My New Space Grey M Coupe

kcdedric · 05-17-2011, 11:08 PM

Here she is. Space grey on Imola. Took a couple months for me to find one I was happy with at the right price, but I'm glad I held out. I absolutely love the car! Apparently everyone else does too because I saw plenty of people take second glances at it.

The pics don't do the car justice, but I only had my phone with me when I picked it up. I also included a picture of the car it is replacing- my beloved E36 325i. (Last pic is what it showed up in!)

dorifto88 · 05-17-2011, 11:22 PM

niiice

acceleration · 05-17-2011, 11:23 PM

Very nice color combo.

BlackMoupe · 05-17-2011, 11:52 PM

Very nice color combo, great find!

BlackMoupe · 05-17-2011, 11:52 PM

Was this from a dealer in the Midwest? I think I saw the autotrader ad.

SleepyE90 · 05-17-2011, 11:55 PM

Congrats on the beautiful car!
Now, time to get down to business.
1. get a stubby antenna - http://www.ecstuning.com/ES251689/
2. paint those reflectors!
3. get the rpi skid plates - http://www.redline-motorworks.com/pr...p/rp-a1001.htm
After those few mods, and maybe painting your rims matte black (if you like), the car will be literally perfect.

Enjoy it, its a great car and a very special one too!

kcdedric · 05-18-2011, 12:04 AM

Thanks for the compliments guys!

This car was from Texas (and was on autotrader as well). I already have a stubby antenna on order and I am planning on painting the reflectors as well.

I was thinking about doing ZCP/CSL wheels, but when I first saw the car today I was surprised at how much I liked the stockers. We'll see how long I can resist

Overall very pleased with the car. One funny thing I noticed was how the leather owner's booklet doesn't fit inside the car anywhere except the trunk area.

fitchesbass · 05-18-2011, 12:07 AM

Beautiful car! Looks great. Please don't do black wheels... they seem to be so played out on a grey cars to me. Also RPI skidplates have been debated on whether they help or make matters worse if you hit a curb. Might want to do some research before you buy there. I just personally watch myself on curbs, which is really the best way to keep the front from getting scraped up.

CSLs always look pretty good, but on normally on the "heavier side" in case you care about that kind of thing.

Best Luck

beta · 05-18-2011, 12:14 AM

That's one of my favorite color combos, congrats! Looks stunning!

What shifter is that? If it weighs more than 8oz it might be a good idea to switch it out, see here.

kcdedric · 05-18-2011, 12:23 AM

Shifter is the UUC RK5 knob. I actually ordered a ZHP knob because I prefer the cleaner "stock" look. Not sure if the UUC is more than 8oz, but I'll feel much better with a BMW knob knowing that info now. Thank you for that heads up!

CobraR1339 · 05-18-2011, 01:55 AM

Wow that looks great ! Like the Imola.

Funny how the pics in the sun look a lot like SG in the shade. But the pics in the shade look closer to metallic black in the sun. The Wife has a 335i in Space Grey and the M is Silver Grey. Hers in the sun looks real close to the M in the garage in the shade, now that I think about it.

Just bit more contrast with the Space to the rims and I like that a lot too. I would leave them alone on that color.

CobraR1339 · 05-18-2011, 02:06 AM

Here is an example, but now that I see them back to back. Space is still darker.

CobraR1339 · 05-18-2011, 02:22 AM

one more

alvinli217 · 05-18-2011, 03:44 AM

nice! congrats!

i want your interior Imola pieces!!!

zgood4u · 05-18-2011, 04:41 AM

Beautiful car!! Have always loved the Imola interior, also cinnamon. Congrats on the beauty.

esqu1re · 05-18-2011, 09:18 AM

Congrats! Happy days ahead! I agree that the ZHP knob will look better.

tekmoe · 05-18-2011, 10:14 AM

Awesome. Congrats!

mousitch · 05-18-2011, 10:45 AM

Nice ride...Black wheels FTW...lol

Carter · 05-18-2011, 12:55 PM

The greys awesome mate, makes it look expensive and very cool.
The boys done well!

inTgr8r · 05-18-2011, 02:50 PM

Congrats on the new ride.
Absolutely love that color combo!!!

Finnegan · 05-18-2011, 03:11 PM

Nice!

Great color combo, pedals, grill done--yes, get the ZHP knob, not feeling the one that's there now.

Black wheels? Hmmm, not sure on the silver. Looks good on blue/red IMO, but as with most things this is subjective. Your car, your choice!

Enjoy!

crfine88 · 05-18-2011, 03:34 PM

What a beautiful color combo!

Congrats and Enjoy!!!

05-17-2011, 11:08 PM	#1
kcdedric Captain 743 Rep 648 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Norcal iTrader: (7)	My New Space Grey M Coupe Here she is. Space grey on Imola. Took a couple months for me to find one I was happy with at the right price, but I'm glad I held out. I absolutely love the car! Apparently everyone else does too because I saw plenty of people take second glances at it. The pics don't do the car justice, but I only had my phone with me when I picked it up. I also included a picture of the car it is replacing- my beloved E36 325i. (Last pic is what it showed up in!) Attached Images
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dorifto88 Major 49 Rep 1,135 Posts Drives: 88 Nissan Pathfinder Join Date: May 2010 Location: cowtown iTrader: (4)	niiice
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acceleration Private First Class 21 Rep 146 Posts Drives: G87 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: BMW Welt iTrader: (0)	Very nice color combo.
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05-17-2011, 11:55 PM	#6
SleepyE90 Lieutenant 26 Rep 506 Posts Drives: Bavarian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: GhettoBird Metrolpolis iTrader: (1)	Congrats on the beautiful car! Now, time to get down to business. 1. get a stubby antenna - http://www.ecstuning.com/ES251689/ 2. paint those reflectors! 3. get the rpi skid plates - http://www.redline-motorworks.com/pr...p/rp-a1001.htm After those few mods, and maybe painting your rims matte black (if you like), the car will be literally perfect. Enjoy it, its a great car and a very special one too! __________________
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05-18-2011, 12:04 AM	#7
kcdedric Captain 743 Rep 648 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Norcal iTrader: (7)	Thanks for the compliments guys! This car was from Texas (and was on autotrader as well). I already have a stubby antenna on order and I am planning on painting the reflectors as well. I was thinking about doing ZCP/CSL wheels, but when I first saw the car today I was surprised at how much I liked the stockers. We'll see how long I can resist Overall very pleased with the car. One funny thing I noticed was how the leather owner's booklet doesn't fit inside the car anywhere except the trunk area.
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05-18-2011, 12:07 AM	#8
fitchesbass Captain 40 Rep 969 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairfax, VA iTrader: (2)	Beautiful car! Looks great. Please don't do black wheels... they seem to be so played out on a grey cars to me. Also RPI skidplates have been debated on whether they help or make matters worse if you hit a curb. Might want to do some research before you buy there. I just personally watch myself on curbs, which is really the best way to keep the front from getting scraped up. CSLs always look pretty good, but on normally on the "heavier side" in case you care about that kind of thing. Best Luck __________________ 911 Carrera project car Previous: E92 M3 ZHP - Sold E86 Z4M - Sold E36 M3 - Sold
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05-18-2011, 12:14 AM	#9
beta Lieutenant Colonel 80 Rep 1,663 Posts Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (2)	That's one of my favorite color combos, congrats! Looks stunning! What shifter is that? If it weighs more than 8oz it might be a good idea to switch it out, see here. __________________ modification journal
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kcdedric Captain 743 Rep 648 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Norcal iTrader: (7)	Shifter is the UUC RK5 knob. I actually ordered a ZHP knob because I prefer the cleaner "stock" look. Not sure if the UUC is more than 8oz, but I'll feel much better with a BMW knob knowing that info now. Thank you for that heads up!
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05-18-2011, 01:55 AM	#11
CobraR1339 Private 4 Rep 72 Posts Drives: M Coupe SG Join Date: May 2011 Location: So California iTrader: (0)	Wow that looks great ! Like the Imola. Funny how the pics in the sun look a lot like SG in the shade. But the pics in the shade look closer to metallic black in the sun. The Wife has a 335i in Space Grey and the M is Silver Grey. Hers in the sun looks real close to the M in the garage in the shade, now that I think about it. Just bit more contrast with the Space to the rims and I like that a lot too. I would leave them alone on that color.
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CobraR1339 Private 4 Rep 72 Posts Drives: M Coupe SG Join Date: May 2011 Location: So California iTrader: (0)	Here is an example, but now that I see them back to back. Space is still darker. Attached Images
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CobraR1339 Private 4 Rep 72 Posts Drives: M Coupe SG Join Date: May 2011 Location: So California iTrader: (0)	one more Attached Images
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05-18-2011, 03:44 AM	#14
alvinli217 Captain 47 Rep 715 Posts Drives: Imola RED dIrTy Z4MR - SOLD Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver, B.C iTrader: (2)	nice! congrats! i want your interior Imola pieces!!! __________________ RPI scoop\|BMC drop in filter\|EAS V1 aluminum mount\|ZHP shiftknob\|RHO plate holder\|matte black grill\|LED interior & license plate light\|RE SSK\|RE tranny mount\|UUC engine mount\|Bavarian CDV\|clutch stop\|18" Forgestar CF5 GOLD\|RPI exhaust\|H&R coilovers\| RE RSM\| coming soon: aFe intake\|tune\|secondary cat delete\|
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05-18-2011, 04:41 AM	#15
zgood4u Second Lieutenant 494 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 06 Z4MC BSM Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Alpharetta,GA iTrader: (0)	Beautiful car!! Have always loved the Imola interior, also cinnamon. Congrats on the beauty.
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esqu1re Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Congrats! Happy days ahead! I agree that the ZHP knob will look better. __________________ ///M Coupe: RPI Scoop, OE Strut, CDV, Volk RE30, SS Brake Lines, Stromung Exhaust
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tekmoe Captain 55 Rep 844 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Awesome. Congrats!
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mousitch Dark Sider 129 Rep 1,779 Posts Drives: 2008 Space Gray Z4MC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Missouri iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [7.50]	Nice ride...Black wheels FTW...lol __________________ [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/153/071jt.jpg/] 2008 Space Grey M Coupe-Euro headers-RPI Scoop-Gruppe M CAI-Eisenmann Race Cans-RE X-pipe-ECU Remap with O2 and EGT delete-H&R Sport springs-Zeck CDV delete-Stock Gloss black powder coated wheels-LED Tekarbon Angel Eyes Project-Michelin Super Sports-Hardwired Uniden R7-H&R front and rear spacers-Alarm module added-stereo amp recoded to vert spec settings
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Carter Private First Class 32 Rep 117 Posts Drives: Z4m coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (0)	The greys awesome mate, makes it look expensive and very cool. The boys done well!
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2432 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	Congrats on the new ride. Absolutely love that color combo!!! __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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Finnegan Dog Listener 704 Rep 7,850 Posts Drives: Z4M/. Z3M, E36/46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Teaching the dog to slalom iTrader: (22)	Nice! Great color combo, pedals, grill done--yes, get the ZHP knob, not feeling the one that's there now. Black wheels? Hmmm, not sure on the silver. Looks good on blue/red IMO, but as with most things this is subjective. Your car, your choice! Enjoy!
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05-18-2011, 03:34 PM	#22
crfine88 Colonel 442 Rep 2,747 Posts Drives: E86M Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cave Creek AZ. iTrader: (19)	What a beautiful color combo! Congrats and Enjoy!!! __________________ LINK TO 07 IR PHOTO JOURNAL:http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1303735 LINK TO 06 IB MOD JOURNAL:http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=403119
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