My black 2.8 Zed!

MattyC · Post by **MattyC** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 02:06

Its been a while since i posted some pics so i though after giving it a good clean at the weekend it would be rude not 2 take some pics!

///M_aniac · Post by **///M_aniac** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 08:46

Beautiful car. Gorgeous shine. Love the alloys, they really suit your Zed.

smartypants · Post by **smartypants** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 09:16

Love the alloys!

///M_aniac · Post by **///M_aniac** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 09:45

The alloys are great looking.

smartypants · Post by **smartypants** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 10:06

Hmmmm......................

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 10:14

We all love the alloys then...............

///M_aniac · Post by **///M_aniac** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 10:16

garythefish wrote:We all love the alloys then...............

we do. Are they ///M3 CSL wheels?

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 10:43

Your guess is as good as mine..............maybe so, they have an ///M badge on them or BBS?

///M_aniac · Post by **///M_aniac** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 10:54

Looking at top pic, they appear to have an ///M badge.

MattyC · Post by **MattyC** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 11:35

Thanks guys!
Yeah they are 18'' M3 CSL replicas! Think the real deal only come in 19 which is too big IMO! I have ordered spacers to take the backs out a little and i am still undecided about the crome vents! I really like the look of the M ones but i know its frowned upon putting them on plus the are £££££ and i am scottish!

ha ha!

icarus · Post by **icarus** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 11:48

The low angle shot picture 12 is my favourite. The chrome shines so brightly against the black body work; the overall effect, menacing. Nice car great pics

smartypants · Post by **smartypants** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 11:49

I am not a fan of the chrome gills myself.. i think it would look meaner without.

Get some chrome tips though! (unless of course they are and you have neglected them

)

Do love the wheels.... god, very tempting to search out a set. How much?

///M_aniac · Post by **///M_aniac** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 11:59

Chrome exhaust tips would look terrific on this Z3.

MattyC · Post by **MattyC** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 12:25

There was a custom stainless steel exhaust on it all ready (i think!?) Its quite noisy and a lot noiser than my friends Z3m! I was thinking of stealthing it out a little, getting rid of the chrome kidneys and vents!?
Anybody got photoshop to see what it would look like!?
The wheels weren't expensive at all! i think they were around £650 all in with tyres! I shopped around for ages, at one point i was going to ship staggered ASA's over from the states!

///M_aniac · Post by **///M_aniac** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 12:25

Goodness, you did really well in getting wheels like that at such a good price. They look stunning.

c_w · Post by **c_w** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 12:55

Those replica CSL wheels are a well sutied wheels to a Z3, I almost bought some for my old Z3 - it's just a pity they don't replicate the dish/wider on the rears like the originals.

I think it'd look better with the chrome grills too but otherwise does look nice!

///M_aniac · Post by **///M_aniac** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 13:14

Chrome gills really look good on this Zed.

garyw · Post by **garyw** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 13:38

I think the prospective on pic 16 is great

Makes them look like models

garyw

///M_aniac · Post by **///M_aniac** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 13:39

garyw wrote:I think the prospective on pic 16 is great
Makes them look like models

garyw

I agree. Getting some ideas for my next Zed photo shoot. Long overdue!

c_w · Post by **c_w** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 14:12

The best angle for me is shot 10, the very low ones make the car looks like it sits high.

///M_aniac · Post by **///M_aniac** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 14:13

we could have a poll on Matts snaps...

MattyC · Post by **MattyC** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 14:17

I do think that the chrome gills bring out the wheels a bit!?!
Yeah it kinda does look like a model in that photo!
Need to get myself a new camera with more megapixles!

Thats the only downside about these wheels, i would prefer the wider rears! Looks a little 'wimpy' from behind!

Matt

smartypants · Post by **smartypants** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 14:22

Pic 12 for me! Wouldnt look out of place on a magazine cover

And not penthouse

///M_aniac · Post by **///M_aniac** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 14:54

Yup. Quality shots. Professional

MattyC · Post by **MattyC** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 14:59

Ha ha! Thanks guys! I did study photography as part of my graphic design course but they don't really teach anything apart from exposures etc! Do you want to know my secret?????

...................well, its just a simple as put your camera on the floor, the ground acts as a really good balance 2 so you can take your flash off!

///M_aniac · Post by **///M_aniac** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 15:02

MattyC wrote:Ha ha! Thanks guys! I did study photography as part of my graphic design course

It shows.

MattyC · Post by **MattyC** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 15:06

no seriously, they never taught you anything about angles and stuff! Just try the camera on the ground trick and you'll all be doing it! ha ha!

///M_aniac · Post by **///M_aniac** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 15:33

Will do. Pity I wasn't off work today. It's beautiful out.

cleomantra · Post by **cleomantra** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 21:47

I like the wheeels it sets the car off

risquenun · Post by **risquenun** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 22:19

This car looks great with the wheels.
I reckon the chrome gills soften the lines a little and that the standard version would make it look more aggressive.
It is my favourite model though - but then as my orinoco has the 'M' lights etc as standard I may be a little biased

smartypants · Post by **smartypants** » Tue 20 Feb, 2007 23:36

What are the "M" Lights?

///M_aniac · Post by **///M_aniac** » Wed 21 Feb, 2007 10:22

MattyC · Post by **MattyC** » Wed 21 Feb, 2007 11:13

I think they are the rear lights, the red & clear M style ones were standard on some models? Mine were a after market purchase!

///M_aniac · Post by **///M_aniac** » Wed 21 Feb, 2007 11:16

Ahh, ok.

Thanks for the info!

smartypants · Post by **smartypants** » Wed 21 Feb, 2007 11:39

MattyC wrote:I think they are the rear lights, the red & clear M style ones were standard on some models? Mine were a after market purchase!

Ahh I see

oggy · Post by **oggy** » Thu 22 Feb, 2007 05:29

very nice m8.