2014 IS Impressions (WITH PICS!)

CeEl · 07-03-2013, 11:47 AM

Very nice color... Looks almost like liquid metal on the pics... Does it look like that in person?

Hujan · 07-03-2013, 04:50 PM

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Technically, it's a violation to remove these as they are a safety feature. You won't get pulled over for it, but a cop could add it on along with your speeding violation (that;s why we all get pulled over, isn't it?

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It's true. We also run without a front plate on our cars, not to mention tint on the front windows. My cars are a dream for an officer who's looking to tack things on. I was pulled over in my Mini R60 with near catless exhaust, no front plate, no reflectors, and my illegal tint and walked away with just the speeding ticket I deserved. I think it really depends on your attitude when you are pulled over. With one well deserved exception, I have always been very courteous and respectful to the officers that have pulled me over. In return, they are courteous and respectful back to me. CHP in particular have been great to deal with.

nicknaz · 07-03-2013, 05:34 PM

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In return, they are courteous and respectful back to me. CHP in particular have been great to deal with.

Sometimes they need to hit quota. I was once given 3 tickets at once in NY state and needed to lawyer up big time

IMHO, best not to give them a reason to pull you over.....

front plate and tints.. i mean.. really.. is it that worth it?

catless DP, up pipe etc. i can see the reason for it, and you can even try to be low key about it with a low backpressure but quiet exhaust to still get the power but be stealth.

To each their own

mbetoni · 07-03-2013, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CeEl

Very nice color... Looks almost like liquid metal on the pics... Does it look like that in person?

Pics are fairly true to life, especially the one that shows the rear 2/3rds view. The color is darker than Space Gray, and whatever metallic particles are suspended in the paint give it a bluish tinge in certain light. Pretty thrilled with it, as the configurator on BMWusa does it no justice whatsoever.

BelgiumsterlingZ4 · 07-04-2013, 10:27 AM

Very nice,like the color combo but then i'm biased

mbetoni · 07-04-2013, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BelgiumsterlingZ4

Very nice,like the color combo but then i'm biased

You, sir, have excellent taste!

tranquility · 07-04-2013, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknaz

front plate and tints.. i mean.. really.. is it that worth it?

I don't get it either. How big of a diff is it really? Front plate, whatevs, if it's the law, so be it. Eventually tints will get nasty w/ bubbles and it impairs view. Just like those side reflectors, it's as if the OEM was some nasty neon green color...c'mon lol!!!

jparnes1 · 07-04-2013, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tranquility

I don't get it either. How big of a diff is it really? Front plate, whatevs, if it's the law, so be it. Eventually tints will get nasty w/ bubbles and it impairs view. Just like those side reflectors, it's as if the OEM was some nasty neon green color...c'mon lol!!!

I gotta say, the car looks WAY better without a front plate. So, yeah, I think it's worth it. And dont' even start with that off-center tow-hook mounting gizmo. Been driving like this for 4 years, never been fined for it, even when I was pulled over other infractions (read: speeding

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tranquility · 07-04-2013, 07:58 PM

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I gotta say, the car looks WAY better without a front plate. So, yeah, I think it's worth it. And dont' even start with that off-center tow-hook mounting gizmo. Been driving like this for 4 years, never been fined for it, even when I was pulled over other infractions (read: speeding

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Sure, I understand that it looks better (who wants a rectangular piece of metal or plastic awkwardly placed in the front?), but if it's against the law, I can't be bothered stressing over it.

mbetoni · 07-04-2013, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tranquility

Sure, I understand that it looks better (who wants a rectangular piece of metal or plastic awkwardly placed in the front?), but if it's against the law, I can't be bothered stressing over it.

Originally from Pennsylvania - no front plate required. Been in Illinois 7 years, never put a front plate on. Never stressed once about it, but would certainly stress over drilling holes in that beautiful bumper!

Mayhem · 07-04-2013, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mbetoni

Originally from Pennsylvania - no front plate required. Been in Illinois 7 years, never put a front plate on. Never stressed once about it, but would certainly stress over drilling holes in that beautiful bumper!

My Z4 doesn't have any holes in the front for a front license plate. I told the dealer not to drill any holes, and he obliged.

tranquility · 07-05-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mbetoni

Originally from Pennsylvania - no front plate required. Been in Illinois 7 years, never put a front plate on. Never stressed once about it, but would certainly stress over drilling holes in that beautiful bumper!

That's good re Penn. Mine already had the front plate installed before I even set eyes on it. It's the law here unfortunately, but no biggie.

Vintage · 07-05-2013, 05:30 PM

no front plate!

jparnes1 · 07-05-2013, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintage

no front plate!

+1

BelgiumsterlingZ4 · 07-06-2013, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Vintage

no front plate!

Very nice car

Like your rims or the 19 or 20 inch

mbetoni · 07-06-2013, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BelgiumsterlingZ4

Like your rims or the 19 or 20 inch

19" 326

cuddapah · 07-06-2013, 03:59 PM

Congrats !

Hujan · 07-06-2013, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintage

no front plate!

Very nice! Have more shots of your car? Love the wheels! VMR or Alufelgen?

Vintage · 07-07-2013, 11:15 AM

VMR and I think they really add to the appearance of the car. I went with these once the rear 296s started to develop cracks in the rim - ridiculous.

Vintage · 07-07-2013, 11:18 AM

yes indeed - 19" with Michelin PSS; when I put the VMRs on I added Michelins to the rear to replace the aging Continental DW and just recently went to Michelin on the front too.

Hujan · 07-07-2013, 01:39 PM

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VMR and I think they really add to the appearance of the car. I went with these once the rear 296s started to develop cracks in the rim - ridiculous.

Very, very nice. I really like what you've done. I agree they really add to the look of the car. I ended up going with the Alufelgen CS-7 wheels on my Alpine White Z4 in an attempt to recreate the look of the ESS Z4 Project Car, but I might have thought twice if I'd seen your car first! Very well done, my friend!

Vintage · 07-07-2013, 05:09 PM

Thanks - we like the very cool, aggressive, but slightly understated look.

07-03-2013, 11:47 AM	#23
CeEl Major 478 Rep 1,250 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 M40i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW X5 M60 [0.00]	Very nice color... Looks almost like liquid metal on the pics... Does it look like that in person?
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07-04-2013, 10:27 AM	#27
BelgiumsterlingZ4 Enlisted Member 5 Rep 32 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 s-drive 28i M sport Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Belgium (Limburg) iTrader: (0)	Very nice,like the color combo but then i'm biased
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07-05-2013, 05:30 PM	#35
Vintage Colonel 378 Rep 2,588 Posts Drives: BMW G80 (MT), 718 Spyder Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	no front plate! Attached Images
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07-06-2013, 03:59 PM	#39
cuddapah First Lieutenant 41 Rep 312 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	Congrats !
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07-07-2013, 11:15 AM	#41
Vintage Colonel 378 Rep 2,588 Posts Drives: BMW G80 (MT), 718 Spyder Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	VMR and I think they really add to the appearance of the car. I went with these once the rear 296s started to develop cracks in the rim - ridiculous. Attached Images
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Vintage Colonel 378 Rep 2,588 Posts Drives: BMW G80 (MT), 718 Spyder Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	yes indeed - 19" with Michelin PSS; when I put the VMRs on I added Michelins to the rear to replace the aging Continental DW and just recently went to Michelin on the front too.
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Vintage Colonel 378 Rep 2,588 Posts Drives: BMW G80 (MT), 718 Spyder Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	Thanks - we like the very cool, aggressive, but slightly understated look.
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