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1992 BMW 325is, 2900lbs, too many to list SOLD
2000 Honda Civic EX commute warrior, hardwired V1 SOLD
1990 Alpine White BMW 520i
1995 Daytona Violet BMW M3 Euro
Hi! Thanks. Will work on that but need to find the original pics first.
In related news, I pick up my (high) LTW wing Monday from the paint shop. I'm pretty pumped. Supposedly they got it spot-on to the rest of my car's (17 yr old) Alpine White paint. We'll see.
-Eff
PS Did you know there's three different "shades" of BMW 1995 Code 300 Alpine White paint. Guess it depends on where you where/when your car was painted.
If anyone is still in the market, Turner still has these:
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-12...ray-front.aspx
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"This is the best thread ever!! This was my first time looking at it and it was like watching a movie. Eff, your car is an absolute masterpiece!" -E36Cruisin, on the shameless LTW thread
I've got a few here as well. Always seemed like I was a photographer instead if a driver when at MAM.
My favorite: Russ mowing the infield
GREAT PICS!
HAD an actual 1995 M3 LTW top (high) wing and risers but a replica lower wing. No mounting kit (nuts/bolts/template/etc).
Sold them here.
And with the money was able to get a (perfectly) painted replica wing (high w/mounting kit) and...new Monroes struts all around, which after 110k the car REALLY needed.
And soon, the mounting begins.
-Eff
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"This is the best thread ever!! This was my first time looking at it and it was like watching a movie. Eff, your car is an absolute masterpiece!" -E36Cruisin, on the shameless LTW thread
Which replica did you buy? Interested to see it mounted up.
The eBay one from here:
It's currently OBO and they came down on price for me YMMV. I heard a ton about sag. There is a slight curve to the top but it really is slight and frankly (and I had an OEM LTW wing to compare it too) to my eye this one is just as beautiful if painted/matched properly.
I did the install today. Used a 1/4 inch drill on the trunk top (first I tapped a thin nail into the hole in the black plastic tab to mark the exact spot to drill) then paired that with a 3/4 inch bimetal hole saw (would have used 1 inch if I was to do it again) to bore out inside the trunk to make room for the washers. Then blue Loctite on all threads as well as stronger washers, BMW touch-up paint on the raw steel exposed, and some high strength 3M mounting tape. You can really torque those bolts down tight btw.
Went pretty smoothly. I might write it up when I have some time. Took lots of pics. THE METAL (or paint?) SMOKES WHEN DRILLED!!! Who knew!?! lol
Took it on highway to check for wiggling/shaking (there was none) and within 2 effin' minutes...2 MINUTES!!!...of driving a Caddie CTS-V ('04 I think) pulled up and kept trying to get me to run with him. I rolled down my window and did the shame on you finger wag (kinda like "BAD boy!") and that dude was laughing like a school kid at that. But it was pretty funny: install a wing and w/i 2 mins guys want to race.
My favorite thing about it is how ballsy it looks in the rear view and when you turn your head around when backing up. That was unexpected but I love it! Kinda makes the car look stronger if that makes sense.
Couldn't be happier. Pics to follow.
-Eff
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Sag, schmag!
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More to come later.
-Eff
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"This is the best thread ever!! This was my first time looking at it and it was like watching a movie. Eff, your car is an absolute masterpiece!" -E36Cruisin, on the shameless LTW thread
And a few more, after waxing her up yesterday:
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-Eff
My latest favorite pic:
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"This is the best thread ever!! This was my first time looking at it and it was like watching a movie. Eff, your car is an absolute masterpiece!" -E36Cruisin, on the shameless LTW thread
Clean car man. I like it!
Yeah my build thread is in the track car section. Go check it out!!!
LTW.
WANTED: 18" BBS RCj's
Gorgeous car, how many miles? And is any of the trim in your car de-laminating/cracking?
Here is mine
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I wonder how many other LTW reps there are.
Thanks and i bet there are a few replica's with the flag and wing but not many if any with the seats, trim, wheels, OEM wing etc
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Yeah, jaajavon and I sort of have a sedan ltw thing going.
Does anyone have specific information as to what sound deadening was deleted from the factory? Thanks...
97 M3 sedan - Racing for MServiceGarage in Vallejo CA
I don't think they had the underhood insulation... that's 1.
TRM Coilovers 670F/895R | BBS LM | Corsa RSC36
Removed:
interior noise reduction mats
underhood insulation
trunk panel insulation
Plus they had/have thinner/lighter carpeting.
"This is the best thread ever!! This was my first time looking at it and it was like watching a movie. Eff, your car is an absolute masterpiece!" -E36Cruisin, on the shameless LTW thread
Big kickup. See Eff hasn't been here for a long long time. Too bad, really would like to see his pics, but all links are dead.
1998 BMW M3 3.2 Cabrio Alpinweiί III on Schwarz German spec 1 of 12
SMG SRA PDC AUC OBC GSM HK UURS IHKA FGR MFL
IG: https://www.instagram.com/iflok/
11 years later...I need to get on the image linking.
"This is the best thread ever!! This was my first time looking at it and it was like watching a movie. Eff, your car is an absolute masterpiece!" -E36Cruisin, on the shameless LTW thread
Man I love the LTW fabric...
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