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Thread: The (shameless) '95 LTW-Replica thread

  1. #451
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    Quote Originally Posted by Effervescent View Post
    Arrived?
    Eff, I remember reading this thread when you first posted it in '06, good to see you still have the ride! Can you rehost the original pics that now come up as broken links?
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    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
    Last edited by Effervescent; 03-24-2012 at 03:26 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

    "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

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1995M3LTW View Post
    I spy a familiar car on page 2.....!!!
    Me too... These are from a few years ago at Hallett... Thanks for the ride btw










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    I've got a few here as well. Always seemed like I was a photographer instead if a driver when at MAM.







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    Quote Originally Posted by Effervescent View Post
    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
    Did you buy a OEM LTW high rise spoiler? Or what wing did you buy?

    -WTB: OEM Class 2 LTW GT wing with risers- Mazak

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    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
    Last edited by Effervescent; 03-26-2012 at 05:36 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

    "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

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    Which replica did you buy? Interested to see it mounted up.

    -WTB: OEM Class 2 LTW GT wing with risers- Mazak

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    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
    Last edited by Effervescent; 03-31-2012 at 10:41 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

    "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

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    And a few more, after waxing her up yesterday:
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    [IMG]http://www.****************.net/newuploads/atrbk.jpg[/IMG]
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    [IMG]http://www.****************.net/newuploads/xwjso.jpg[/IMG]
    [IMG]http://www.****************.net/newuploads/6bdgd.jpg[/IMG]
    -Eff

    My latest favorite pic:
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    [IMG]http://www.****************.net/newuploads/sdw85.jpg[/IMG]
    Last edited by Effervescent; 04-12-2012 at 11:53 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

    "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

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    Clean car man. I like it!

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    Quote Originally Posted by elliott95 View Post
    Clean car man. I like it!
    Appreciated. You have a LTW R project too?

    "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

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    Yeah my build thread is in the track car section. Go check it out!!!

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    LTW.

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    Gorgeous car, how many miles? And is any of the trim in your car de-laminating/cracking?

    Here is mine

    Last edited by elliott95; 02-03-2013 at 04:48 PM.

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    I wonder how many other LTW reps there are.

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    Quote Originally Posted by elliott95 View Post
    Gorgeous car, how many miles? And is any of the trim in your car de-laminating/cracking?

    Here is mine

    8,500 miles. Some is delaminating.
    WANTED: 18" BBS RCj's

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    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
    Last edited by elliott95; 02-05-2013 at 04:20 PM.

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    Yeah, jaajavon and I sort of have a sedan ltw thing going.

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    Quote Originally Posted by chynk View Post
    Yeah, jaajavon and I sort of have a sedan ltw thing going.
    Not really a LTW replica, but it weighs 2900 lbs. I think the flags look decent on sedans, as long as the rest of the car supports the track-inspired look
    Heres mine:


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    Does anyone have specific information as to what sound deadening was deleted from the factory? Thanks...

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    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

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    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.
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    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

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    Man I love the LTW fabric...

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