new guy (but nothing new)

[vdubkid]

* I'm just bumping this thread with new pictures until I have a reason for a new thread. Look at the second page. *











Wandered in from bf.c, and love what I see. I'm not quite at the same level as you guys, but I have big plans. For now she's a 2004 325i on DDM coilovers.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/genesi508/IMG_2595-1.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/genesi508/IMG_2606.jpg

Future plans: Black car bra, roof rack + fairing, as low as I can get, and OZ Operas with lots of stretch.

[BFalconer]

good stuff!
welcome

[SeanDub]

Welcome aboard

[danewilson77]

I like it...nice plans. Did you lower with only the coilovers or did you have to do other mods?

Thanks for any help and welcome to Stanceworks

[ignacio]

Welcome, looking good so far.

[vdubkid]

I like it...nice plans. Did you lower with only the coilovers or did you have to do other mods?

Thanks for any help and welcome to Stanceworks

Yeah it's just the coilovers. I'd like to get lower, but they're already on the lowest setting.

[loong]

love the drop! i thought DDM coils could go lower than that?

[Chris@MemoryFab]

Wow sick drop,

You need a new mirror cap tho homie:)

why don't i ever see you around at the local shows or get togethers?

[southpaw]

nice man. very nice.

i haz a surprise for you.

i has your futre plans.

[vdubkid]

Wow sick drop,

You need a new mirror cap tho homie:)

why don't i ever see you around at the local shows or get togethers?

I've never been to any local get-together. I'm going to be at the Eurowerkz show on saturday though.

nice man. very nice.

i haz a surprise for you.

i has your futre plans.

You bastard. :stickoutt At least I'll know whether or not it looks good haha

[southpaw]

muahah.

i've kept the rack a secret. havent released pics. but it looks delisious.

[danewilson77]

Yeah it's just the coilovers. I'd like to get lower, but they're already on the lowest setting.

So the lowest setting dropped you how much from your original stance?

What was the cost of your coilovers?..if you don't mind me askin...

Thanks

[OSSHWA]

Welcome.

[vdubkid]

So the lowest setting dropped you how much from your original stance?

What was the cost of your coilovers?..if you don't mind me askin...

Thanks

I got them used for $600. New they're $700 I think from DDM Tuning.

I haven't measured the exact difference, but here's a before pic
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/genesi508/IMG_2180.jpg

[Mscire2]

Looks good, btw ddm coils should go wayyyyyy lower

[Pswirley]

They do.

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z279/pswirley/11008106.jpg

[vdubkid]

They do.

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z279/pswirley/11008106.jpg

Yeah but they're all the way down on the front. Have you put some pre-load on the springs? And if so how much?

[vdubkid]

Took a few more pics on my way home today. The front has come down a tiny bit since the garage shoot, but she's dirty. Also, these came straight from the camera. I'm so bad at editing I don't even bother.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/genesi508/IMG_2639.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/genesi508/IMG_2641.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/genesi508/IMG_2642.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/genesi508/IMG_2643.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/genesi508/IMG_2644.jpg

[Chris@MemoryFab]

I've never been to any local get-together. I'm going to be at the Eurowerkz show on saturday though.


Come down to uni on friday and give me a Call when you come down:)

[Dubmd]

bra and roof rack?
so jdm yoo
lol

[vdubkid]

Yeah but they're all the way down on the front. Have you put some pre-load on the springs? And if so how much?

.

bra and roof rack?
so jdm yoo
lol

Haha yeah. But it's also easily changeable if I get sick of the look.

[Travis]

I love me an alpine, but I've never been a fan of that bumper haha. Looks WAY better with the coilovers.

[danewilson77]

I got them used for $600. New they're $700 I think from DDM Tuning.

I haven't measured the exact difference, but here's a before pic
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/genesi508/IMG_2180.jpg

OK....great...thanks. I will pick up mine new from DDM Tuning ($750.00)...then my drop will be complete.

Did you notice the ride change?

Then I guess I gotta figure out what poke....stretch.....roll.....smack it....flick it....rub it down means.....next. I actually Googled poke, and stretch. Got some interesting results to say the least.

[vdubkid]

OK....great...thanks. I will pick up mine new from DDM Tuning ($750.00)...then my drop will be complete.

Did you notice the ride change?

Then I guess I gotta figure out what poke....stretch.....roll.....smack it....flick it....rub it down means.....next. I actually Googled poke, and stretch. Got some interesting results to say the least.

If you've got the money, look at something more quality. These are fine for a budget, but you get what you pay for.

As for ride change, you'll feel the bumps now. I don't mind, but it is noticeable

[vdubkid]

Took some more pictures, but I think I need glasses. It's sharp in the viewfinder, but when I get them on the computer the car is slightly out of focus. Dirty lens maybe? Anyway, here they are.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/genesi508/IMG_2741.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/genesi508/IMG_2748.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/genesi508/IMG_2756.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/genesi508/IMG_2757.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/genesi508/IMG_2782.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/genesi508/IMG_2766.jpg

Any comments on the photography would be greatly appreciated.

[SeanDub]

I dont like the super yellow pics.

[vdubkid]

I dont like the super yellow pics.

I messed with the white balance to get them white, and didn't like it that much. My car is too dirty and I can't get the damn camera to be focused, and having a correct white balance really brought that out.

[SeanDub]

Wash it :)

[vdubkid]

Wash it :)

:stickoutt

[Pswirley]

Your drop is fine, next wheels and tires, then spacers.


Good work. Remember, its not about where you are, its about where you want to go.

[vdubkid]

Your drop is fine, next wheels and tires, then spacers.


Good work. Remember, its not about where you are, its about where you want to go.

True. But unfortunately where I want to go is lower ;) I am really happy with the height though. Wheels and spacers are all I really have left beyond silly cosmetic mods.

But I don't have a job, so she'll stay like this for quite a while.

[vdubkid]

I'm just going to keep bumping this thread with new pictures until I actually have something new to show.

But today I tried a little light painting. I'm pretty happy with the way they turned out, especially with the last one.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/genesi508/lightpainting1.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/genesi508/lightpainting2.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l201/genesi508/lightpainting3.jpg

What do you guys think?

[schroedin]

Very cool. I need a camera bad!

[Digitalwave]

aschroder, do you even have a job man? LOL even thread you post in you are whining that you want/need something.

vdubkid, car looks great. I think OZ Operas would be an awesome choice for your car. They look great with a little stretch. I also think that your car is probably lower than it looks in the pictures. The sunken 16's and big tires make it look higher than it is. I'm guessing that with flush 18's it would look close to how low Casey's car is.

[ignacio]

I think OZ Operas would be an awesome choice for your car. They look great with a little stretch.

I second that.