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jason432 · 05-15-2011, 09:08 PM

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ZStig · 05-15-2011, 09:40 PM

at first look, I thought you had serious facial hair

jason432 · 05-15-2011, 09:49 PM

haha nah thats my purchased shortly after the car HJC matte black helmet for track days, good helmet for the price, for an entry level guy like myself anyway

jason432 · 05-15-2011, 09:53 PM

here's a couple my dad took that turned out OK
mods so far... debadged, short ebay antenna, black grilles...

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r4gs · 05-15-2011, 10:31 PM

whatever happened to ur center caps?

jason432 · 05-15-2011, 10:33 PM

had them out for the track event and didnt put them back in until I got home... more pics on the wheels to follow tomorrow... I just had them painted a darker color

r4gs · 05-15-2011, 10:47 PM

gunmetal? hyperblack? intrigued....

esqu1re · 05-16-2011, 09:05 AM

Lookin' good.

SHEEDI · 05-16-2011, 09:51 AM

LOL @ Roffle Waffle ....thats what i thought at first look, i was wondering how come indian guy with lots of facial hair has American name Jason

jason432 · 05-16-2011, 08:36 PM

Next Major Mod.... well next 2 major mods... got a great deal on the Snap-On through my local craigslist.... and then installed the SS Sport Cans... had to hear more sound when driving it... and I'm pleased... although the SS X-pipe is in my future...

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jason432 · 05-16-2011, 08:48 PM

Thanks esqu1re...

Next was a darker shade of paint for the wheels since I can't afford a set of TE37's yet!

Pic of first 2 sanded... its not easy... took about 1.5 hours per wheel, by hand, I'm sure there are easier ways, but I went with the lowest cost method... and I know I know I've got A/S's on the wheels, but 2 were new on the car when I purchased, so figured I'd wear them out instead of take a loss

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Pic of wheel taped up.... also somewhat time consuming... maybe 20 mins per wheel, keep in mind I don't do this type of thing everyday...

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Third pic is wheels making the trip to the paint booth...
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jason432 · 05-20-2011, 09:25 PM

pics of newly sprayed wheels on way home...

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more shots to come later with them mounted on the car

Shipkiller · 05-21-2011, 06:51 AM

Hey, I remember that day....

I never got to ask you if you had a good time that weekend?

jason432 · 05-25-2011, 09:36 PM

Shipkiller, had an awesome time that weekend, best way to "learn" a new car is def. the track... learned so much about it from the 7 sessions I drove in that weekend. Looking forward to my next HPDE. (since NCCAR was canceled)

Kgolf31 · 05-25-2011, 09:42 PM

HDPE is where these types of cars are ment to be.,

jason432 · 05-25-2011, 09:42 PM

Haven't took any good pics yet, but here's a few taken with the iPhone of the new paint set up...
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tekmoe · 05-25-2011, 11:05 PM

that looks great. totally digging it.

Shipkiller · 05-26-2011, 05:39 AM

BMW CCA has a 2-day HPDE at VIR the first week of July. Asphalt Ventures has a 2-day HPDE at NCCAR a week or so after that.

Trying to figure out my schedule to do one or both of them. Just depends if I am finished with the USS Albany by then or not.

SCHMOUPE · 05-26-2011, 08:17 AM

what did you spray your wheels with? Can you put together a DIY? Much appreciated

jason432 · 05-30-2011, 09:46 PM

Thanks Tekmoe...
...and shakib, I didn't spray them myself, I just sanded and taped them up. Had a painter friend I know who works at a local body shop actually spray and clear them. Not sure exactly what all he used.... but I do know its basic automotive paint and clear.

jason432 · 05-30-2011, 09:47 PM

Shipkiller let me know what event you end up signing up for. As of now Im really leaning towards the NCCAR one, because I really want to try that track out.

Shipkiller · 05-30-2011, 10:08 PM

I am 90% sure I will not make the VIR event.

NCCAR is looking good so far but I have to wait until the end of June to register.
Plus, I will need new rubber before I go.

05-15-2011, 09:08 PM	#1
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jason432 Private 4 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2004 ZHP Sedan Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 757, Virginia iTrader: (0)	haha nah thats my purchased shortly after the car HJC matte black helmet for track days, good helmet for the price, for an entry level guy like myself anyway
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05-15-2011, 09:53 PM	#4
jason432 Private 4 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2004 ZHP Sedan Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 757, Virginia iTrader: (0)	playing around with cam on way home from VIR here's a couple my dad took that turned out OK mods so far... debadged, short ebay antenna, black grilles...
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jason432 Private 4 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2004 ZHP Sedan Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 757, Virginia iTrader: (0)	had them out for the track event and didnt put them back in until I got home... more pics on the wheels to follow tomorrow... I just had them painted a darker color
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SHEEDI Banned 602 Rep 2,703 Posts Drives: 2009 335i - Sport PKG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [8.50]	LOL @ Roffle Waffle ....thats what i thought at first look, i was wondering how come indian guy with lots of facial hair has American name Jason
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05-16-2011, 08:36 PM	#10
jason432 Private 4 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2004 ZHP Sedan Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 757, Virginia iTrader: (0)	Next Major Mod.... well next 2 major mods... got a great deal on the Snap-On through my local craigslist.... and then installed the SS Sport Cans... had to hear more sound when driving it... and I'm pleased... although the SS X-pipe is in my future...
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05-16-2011, 08:48 PM	#11
jason432 Private 4 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2004 ZHP Sedan Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 757, Virginia iTrader: (0)	Thanks esqu1re... Next was a darker shade of paint for the wheels since I can't afford a set of TE37's yet! Pic of first 2 sanded... its not easy... took about 1.5 hours per wheel, by hand, I'm sure there are easier ways, but I went with the lowest cost method... and I know I know I've got A/S's on the wheels, but 2 were new on the car when I purchased, so figured I'd wear them out instead of take a loss Pic of wheel taped up.... also somewhat time consuming... maybe 20 mins per wheel, keep in mind I don't do this type of thing everyday... Third pic is wheels making the trip to the paint booth...
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05-20-2011, 09:25 PM	#12
jason432 Private 4 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2004 ZHP Sedan Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 757, Virginia iTrader: (0)	Dark Gray (Gunmetal) Wheels pics of newly sprayed wheels on way home... more shots to come later with them mounted on the car
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05-21-2011, 06:51 AM	#13
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05-25-2011, 09:36 PM	#14
jason432 Private 4 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2004 ZHP Sedan Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 757, Virginia iTrader: (0)	Shipkiller, had an awesome time that weekend, best way to "learn" a new car is def. the track... learned so much about it from the 7 sessions I drove in that weekend. Looking forward to my next HPDE. (since NCCAR was canceled)
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05-26-2011, 05:39 AM	#18
Shipkiller Colonel 187 Rep 2,138 Posts Drives: Me Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Beach iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M Coupe [8.50] 2003 BMW Z4 Roadster [8.33]	BMW CCA has a 2-day HPDE at VIR the first week of July. Asphalt Ventures has a 2-day HPDE at NCCAR a week or so after that. Trying to figure out my schedule to do one or both of them. Just depends if I am finished with the USS Albany by then or not.
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jason432 Private 4 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2004 ZHP Sedan Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 757, Virginia iTrader: (0)	Thanks Tekmoe... ...and shakib, I didn't spray them myself, I just sanded and taped them up. Had a painter friend I know who works at a local body shop actually spray and clear them. Not sure exactly what all he used.... but I do know its basic automotive paint and clear.
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05-30-2011, 09:47 PM	#21
jason432 Private 4 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2004 ZHP Sedan Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 757, Virginia iTrader: (0)	Shipkiller let me know what event you end up signing up for. As of now Im really leaning towards the NCCAR one, because I really want to try that track out.
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