3X3 SG

sblument · 04-09-2006, 10:01 AM

fletcher969, Scrooge4277 and I met for a little Chicago area E90 photo shoot! 3 SG 330i's together on a nice sunny day. Here's the first four shots...more to come!!

KL2DC · 04-09-2006, 10:08 AM

3 x 330i SG ZSP =

Congrats guys, sounds like a fun outing.

Looks like a dealer lot

What else did you guys do in your mini-meet...nice to see some DJ'ers finally getting together (Fletch and Scrooge)...sblument, I think you came on a later boat, right?

I see one of you 'chickened out' on the front plate issue....

Mr. Fletcher, I can tell which one your car is, by the rear chrome lugs, you haven't found the black ones you were looking for??

sblument · 04-09-2006, 10:23 AM

hey KL2DC I came in on the Courage...

hotsand5 · 04-10-2006, 01:24 PM

you need some sapphire black in that picture. Im in Chi too, hopefully my car will be fixed from the accident by the end of this month and we can get a bigger meet going. Great pics.

txusa03 · 04-10-2006, 01:31 PM

its a triplets....

bearfoot · 04-10-2006, 01:42 PM

Nice, nicer, nicest

That isn't true, because they are similar. You would expect 3 identical cars to make a boring combination. The opposite is true:

3x3 SG means synergy!

Scrooge4277 · 04-10-2006, 02:18 PM

It was especially interesting since sparkling graphite changes so much depending on how the light hits it. It's a little hard to tell from the photos, but in person the effect was quite striking.

By the way, my photos will be up after i have some time to clean them up a bit, probably not until this weekend though.

BenMW · 04-10-2006, 02:37 PM

Hey Chicago Guys...Lets get another meet going sometime...post it up on the US Central section on the Meets area. I'll be there with my GF's 325i Black sapp or if its later on maybe my E92. They are saying late August.

Also you guys should get rid out those dealership license plate frames. And you should get tints on those too. There is a place called Shaded Days in Libertyville if you are near there (847-816-8468)

Ben

Ps. How many E90 post guys are from Chicago...

1. BenMW
2. HotSand5
3. Chitown
4. Scrooge4277
5. Sbluement
6. Flecher969

slb · 04-10-2006, 04:07 PM

I have an off topic question regarding the front plate from Field's -- did they just put that on there or did they ask you if you wanted it? I don't want them drilling for a front plate on my car. Thanks!

06E90Rostik · 04-10-2006, 04:28 PM

mine would complete the pic.

shragon · 04-10-2006, 04:39 PM

hahaha pretty cool.

nabutes · 04-10-2006, 04:49 PM

Woah....way cool....

I have to admit that the front license plate takes away from the "look"...

06E90Rostik · 04-10-2006, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by nabutes

I have to admit that the front license plate takes away from the "look"...

Defenetly

sblument · 04-10-2006, 07:27 PM

I bought mine from Fields and I asked my CA not to install the front plates. He said, 'I never do that without asking the customer first.' Probably that's just this one CA, and I called him several times to remind him. When I took delivery of the car, he put the front plate and installation bracket (still wrapped in plastic) in the trunk.

No tickets yet (~3 weeks haha)

slb · 04-10-2006, 08:23 PM

So I'll drop in there and also call to remind them that I absolutely don't want that front plate. Thanks, sblument.

davinet78 · 04-11-2006, 03:04 AM

beautiful cars and excellent weather

fletcher969 · 04-11-2006, 08:14 PM

Here's some of my contribution.

fletcher969 · 04-11-2006, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KL2DC

Mr. Fletcher, I can tell which one your car is, by the rear chrome lugs, you haven't found the black ones you were looking for??

Wow, what an eye! You're correct though. I've only found some lug caps in black, and I may have to go with those... And maybe you can tell from my last picture which one is mine? (15mm spacers)

fletcher969 · 04-11-2006, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotsand5

you need some sapphire black in that picture. Im in Chi too, hopefully my car will be fixed from the accident by the end of this month and we can get a bigger meet going. Great pics.

Bigger meet one of these days would be great!

fletcher969 · 04-11-2006, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slb

I have an off topic question regarding the front plate from Field's -- did they just put that on there or did they ask you if you wanted it? I don't want them drilling for a front plate on my car. Thanks!

Being it's Illinois, I'm sure the dealer will drill the holes, and attach the plate, unless you request they not like I did. Just tell them to put the bracket in the trunk.

KL2DC · 04-11-2006, 09:19 PM

Mr. Fletcher: Looking at the first of your pics...that's my favorite shade of SG..when it gets blue-ish like so...

Nice pics...starting to look like a BMW promo shot

I find that I have to see very closely to spot your car from the rear (15mm spacers and all)...but the dead giveaway is to look from the top of the rear wheel arch, I can start to see what you mean by the spacers "filling out" the wheel wells nicely

You must be a tall person (noting the raised height of your head rest

)

I think the best bet is on the lug covers...try 'em out, theyre only about 18 bucks for 20s...

As I mentioned, sure looks like a lot of fun. Trying to organize something here as well...I think we have enough SGs here to put on a good show as you lads did

fletcher969 · 04-12-2006, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KL2DC

Mr. Fletcher: Looking at the first of your pics...that's my favorite shade of SG..when it gets blue-ish like so...

Nice pics...starting to look like a BMW promo shot

My favorite shade is the one it shows when flourescent lighting hits it, typically after dark. I love it, but I do like the shade you mention also.

Quote:

I find that I have to see very closely to spot your car from the rear (15mm spacers and all)...but the dead giveaway is to look from the top of the rear wheel arch, I can start to see what you mean by the spacers "filling out" the wheel wells nicely

The guys both saw in person the difference the spacers make, and it's probably just more noticable in person, particularly at perspectives of 45 degrees or less, or from directly behind.

Quote:

You must be a tall person (noting the raised height of your head rest

)

Actually, my girlfriend has a thing of fecetiously messing with settings, etc., and she pulled my headrest up. I just noticed it the day after the shoot, and I lowered it. I'm 5'10", so about as average in height as one can be.

Quote:

I think the best bet is on the lug covers...try 'em out, theyre only about 18 bucks for 20s...

I agree. Procrastination is the only factor in this instance.

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As I mentioned, sure looks like a lot of fun. Trying to organize something here as well...I think we have enough SGs here to put on a good show as you lads did

Looks like there may be some interest on the board here for a larger meet. That would be fun too. You should see about organizing an event. Ours was small and quick, but it was still fun.

04-09-2006, 10:01 AM	#1
sblument Lieutenant 13 Rep 427 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Champaign, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	3X3 SG fletcher969, Scrooge4277 and I met for a little Chicago area E90 photo shoot! 3 SG 330i's together on a nice sunny day. Here's the first four shots...more to come!! Attached Images __________________ 2006 330i, SP, PP, fold down rear seats, sparkling graphite, black leather, metallic trim.
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sblument Lieutenant 13 Rep 427 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Champaign, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	hey KL2DC I came in on the Courage... __________________ 2006 330i, SP, PP, fold down rear seats, sparkling graphite, black leather, metallic trim.
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hotsand5 hotsand5 49 Rep 806 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i 6spd Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	you need some sapphire black in that picture. Im in Chi too, hopefully my car will be fixed from the accident by the end of this month and we can get a bigger meet going. Great pics. __________________ -2006 BMW 330i-Sapphire Black- Tera Leather-Aluminum trim- 6spd manual- Sport- Premium- Cold- Navigation- Euro. delivery -2005 Yamaha Warrior 1700 102cu"
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bearfoot First Lieutenant 36 Rep 305 Posts Drives: e46 320i +soon: e90 325i M Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Nice, nicer, nicest That isn't true, because they are similar. You would expect 3 identical cars to make a boring combination. The opposite is true: 3x3 SG means synergy!
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Scrooge4277 Private 7 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (0)	It was especially interesting since sparkling graphite changes so much depending on how the light hits it. It's a little hard to tell from the photos, but in person the effect was quite striking. By the way, my photos will be up after i have some time to clean them up a bit, probably not until this weekend though.
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BenMW Major 53 Rep 1,393 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dallas + Chicago(Lake Forest) iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 330i coupe [0.00] 2002 325ci [0.00]	Hey Chicago Guys...Lets get another meet going sometime...post it up on the US Central section on the Meets area. I'll be there with my GF's 325i Black sapp or if its later on maybe my E92. They are saying late August. Also you guys should get rid out those dealership license plate frames. And you should get tints on those too. There is a place called Shaded Days in Libertyville if you are near there (847-816-8468) Ben Ps. How many E90 post guys are from Chicago... 1. BenMW 2. HotSand5 3. Chitown 4. Scrooge4277 5. Sbluement 6. Flecher969 __________________ Retired: e46 cabrio, E36 Cabrio, 02' 525i, 325Ci 02' Style 189 335i sport Wheels for sale PM Me BIG CHANGES COMING SOON- Can anyone help me make a sig pic?
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slb New Member 1 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I have an off topic question regarding the front plate from Field's -- did they just put that on there or did they ask you if you wanted it? I don't want them drilling for a front plate on my car. Thanks!
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06E90Rostik 2006 join date crew 182 Rep 1,482 Posts Drives: 2006 325i, 2011 335i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: CA, Sacramento iTrader: (10) Garage List 2011 335i [10.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	mine would complete the pic.
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nabutes career student 11 Rep 204 Posts Drives: '08 335xi Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NJ >> VA/DC iTrader: (0)	Woah....way cool.... I have to admit that the front license plate takes away from the "look"...
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sblument Lieutenant 13 Rep 427 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Champaign, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I bought mine from Fields and I asked my CA not to install the front plates. He said, 'I never do that without asking the customer first.' Probably that's just this one CA, and I called him several times to remind him. When I took delivery of the car, he put the front plate and installation bracket (still wrapped in plastic) in the trunk. No tickets yet (~3 weeks haha) __________________ 2006 330i, SP, PP, fold down rear seats, sparkling graphite, black leather, metallic trim.
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slb New Member 1 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	So I'll drop in there and also call to remind them that I absolutely don't want that front plate. Thanks, sblument.
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fletcher969 Dad: "Can't never did nothing" 8 Rep 319 Posts Drives: '96 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	More pics Here's some of my contribution. Attached Images __________________ 2006 330i: SG/Blk-Blk-Burl/6MT/ZSP/Heated seats/Sat prep 01-26-2006: Ordered Vehicle 02-01-2006: Production Start 02-06-2006: Production End 02-09-2006: Arrived at POExit 02-13-2006: Transit - Don Juan 03-01-2006: Unloaded in Charleston 03-02-2006: VPC 03-06-2006: Arrived at dealership 03-08-2006: Took delivery Last edited by fletcher969; 04-12-2006 at 12:22 PM..
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KL2DC Moderator 318 Rep 17,767 Posts Drives: F36 428i,E90 328i, E85 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (23) Garage List 2015 F36 428i [0.00] 2011 E90 328i [0.00] 2006 E85 Z4 3.0i [0.00]	Mr. Fletcher: Looking at the first of your pics...that's my favorite shade of SG..when it gets blue-ish like so... Nice pics...starting to look like a BMW promo shot I find that I have to see very closely to spot your car from the rear (15mm spacers and all)...but the dead giveaway is to look from the top of the rear wheel arch, I can start to see what you mean by the spacers "filling out" the wheel wells nicely You must be a tall person (noting the raised height of your head rest ) I think the best bet is on the lug covers...try 'em out, theyre only about 18 bucks for 20s... As I mentioned, sure looks like a lot of fun. Trying to organize something here as well...I think we have enough SGs here to put on a good show as you lads did __________________ Official DC Metro Registry - Current, New & Prospective Area Members Roll Call!
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