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Acree 08-22-2014 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by King Tut (Post 1910232)
Looks good man. No torque dip, it just doesn't have any torque. :D Painted reflectors from IND on order already?

Actually buying a bumper from a buddy with the reflectors shaved. I'm going to have it resprayed. Shaved ftw!

Regarding the lack of torque, I agree it could use some more but I am incredibly happy with the purchase. When it gets over 7k, it's just magic. I drove a 640whp CTS-V last night. The power was awesome but I am still very happy with the decision I made.

bren5279 08-23-2014 04:59 PM

Ooo very interested. Pm'in

kcco-whiteout 08-24-2014 07:03 AM

@Acree
Your new car is awesome. Gotta love a BMW. Are you still selling your old headlights?

Acree 10-24-2014 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kcco-whiteout (Post 1914389)
@Acree
Your new car is awesome. Gotta love a BMW. Are you still selling your old headlights?

Headlights will be for sale very soon.

SkAsphalt 10-24-2014 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Acree (Post 1997235)
Headlights will be for sale very soon.

Do let us know

rlpaul 12-01-2014 12:43 PM

Did you sell the dual function sidemarkers?

Acree 12-02-2014 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rlpaul (Post 2040073)
Did you sell the dual function sidemarkers?

I still have them. Make an offer.

Acree 12-02-2014 09:09 PM

Sidemarkers are sold.

Mikeez 12-21-2014 11:57 PM

Do you have any fitment issue such as rubbing while turning and speed bumps

Trphotomediadotcom 01-22-2015 10:33 AM

20k for a 2011 M3 with 16k miles... NOOOWAYYYYY :bonk:

Acree 01-22-2015 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Trphotomediadotcom (Post 2100907)
20k for a 2011 M3 with 16k miles... NOOOWAYYYYY :bonk:

Where did I say 20k?

Trphotomediadotcom 01-22-2015 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Acree (Post 2101006)
Where did I say 20k?

Read you're post wrong. My apologies ;)

Acree 01-22-2015 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Trphotomediadotcom (Post 2101018)
Read you're post wrong. My apologies ;)

I wish it was 20k lol... But it's still cheaper than everything I had done (and was planning to do) with the BRZ.

Acree 01-22-2015 12:29 PM

Also, if anyone is interested in my electronic suspension, please PM me. I will be receiving the final production version in a couple of weeks. For obvious reasons, it will be going up for sale.

Trphotomediadotcom 01-22-2015 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Acree (Post 2101040)
I wish it was 20k lol... But it's still cheaper than everything I had done (and was planning to do) with the BRZ.

Yea I've been thinking about selling mine as well, due to that same logic.

TWMPerformance 01-22-2015 03:00 PM

Loved the ride dude! The M3 is killer too!

Renato
Team TWM Performance

Mikeez 02-20-2015 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Acree (Post 2101042)
Also, if anyone is interested in my electronic suspension, please PM me. I will be receiving the final production version in a couple of weeks. For obvious reasons, it will be going up for sale.

Is your wheels semi or deep concave?

Acree 02-20-2015 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikeez (Post 2140115)
Is your wheels semi or deep concave?

From what I remember, deep concave is not possible at the offsets the twins need.

Mikeez 02-21-2015 01:00 PM

Deep concave is possible in the 9.5 width :$ super deep is impossible.

Turbowned 02-21-2015 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Acree (Post 1908747)
After 1620 miles in 25 hours, we got her into Texas last Sunday.

This seems to be the natural progression of so many people... How do you like the M3 so far?

Acree 02-24-2015 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbowned (Post 2142180)
This seems to be the natural progression of so many people... How do you like the M3 so far?

There's really no comparison. The only thing I miss about the BRZ is the size and turning radius. The M3 is an amazing machine and I'm a huge BMW believer now.

Turbowned 02-24-2015 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Acree (Post 2145797)
There's really no comparison. The only thing I miss about the BRZ is the size and turning radius. The M3 is an amazing machine and I'm a huge BMW believer now.

A lot of Japanese car enthusiasts stick their noses up at the air at the idea of considering a German performance car. I used to be one, until I bought an E30 BMW. Life changed! Thought I wanted a BRZ when I had my 2012 S4. Bought the BRZ, and within 6 months found myself buying an RS6. It's hard to drive Japanese cars after being spoiled by good European machinery.

Acree 02-24-2015 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbowned (Post 2146034)
A lot of Japanese car enthusiasts stick their noses up at the air at the idea of considering a German performance car. I used to be one, until I bought an E30 BMW. Life changed! Thought I wanted a BRZ when I had my 2012 S4. Bought the BRZ, and within 6 months found myself buying an RS6. It's hard to drive Japanese cars after being spoiled by good European machinery.

Hah nice. Yeah the difference is something that has to be experienced. I'd honestly buy a used FRS as a daily here in a couple of years when I can pick one up for <$10k.

Acree 03-13-2015 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SkAsphalt (Post 1997239)
Do let us know

Headlights will be up for sale tonight.

Acree 03-14-2015 03:08 AM

Headlights are finally available. Here is the for sale thread.

No expense was spared and every possible upgrade is included. These are OEM, not aftermarket lamps. Mod list:

Full matte black interior (except area behind boomerang optics)
Blue Projector Housing Interior (only shows up in sunlight behind the lens, does not light up blue)
STI-R Lens Swap - Washer Modded for Color Band
Luxeon Rebel x7 Turn Signal - 1000 Lumen Per Side with Optics
Brighter Boomerangs with Proper Current Sources
Sealed with OCI Butyl Rubber Glue

Pictures:
http://i.imgur.com/ypNUUSR.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/nfL8KEb.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/pLGkS3h.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/994u9p0.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/rczrM7S.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/uawmfgK.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/cB9ZBNT.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/5xF6RZ4.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/dRfQajY.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/kVL445k.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/vYPRFBe.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/vgOn1mZ.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/nQJw3eD.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/n9hJS6U.jpg

Comparison of the Boomerang Brightness Difference
http://i.imgur.com/dAHyNJp.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/SGCxoHo.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/6SirkGg.jpg

Here's a video of the brighter boomerangs and Luxeon Rebel turn signals in action.
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deliroast 03-14-2015 02:35 PM

Good luck with the sale. Those are awesome. Have you tried posting on headlight junkies on fb?


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Acree 03-16-2015 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by deliroast (Post 2168976)
Good luck with the sale. Those are awesome. Have you tried posting on headlight junkies on fb?


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Just sent a join request. Never heard of the group.

rlpaul 03-16-2015 03:32 PM

:drool:

Would go nice with my *ahem* sidemarkers. Too bad no budget this month!

How's the M3 treatin' ya?

deliroast 03-19-2015 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Acree (Post 2171122)
Just sent a join request. Never heard of the group.


More geared towards lighting modifications but im sure if you posted them with info someone would grab them. Lots of pros on there so I'm sure they can help

Tamiutau 06-05-2017 02:17 AM

I don't suppose there's a diy thread on this site? I really want blue leds to match my series blue


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