DCT delivery day (w/REAL pics, but long)

phoenixbmwlife · 04-19-2008, 12:55 PM

The cost for the rental and all that tape would be the same to get touch up paint and get it detailed (IF) you got rock chips on your car.

Dude its just a car! Never loose sight of whats really important in life. Trust me cars aren't it.

Oh congrats on your new car. She looks great.

Jdebitjr · 04-19-2008, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K3N R3D

The cost for the rental and all that tape would be the same to get touch up paint and get it detailed (IF) you got rock chips on your car.

Dude its just a car! Never loose sight of whats really important in life. Trust me cars aren't it.

Oh congrats on your new car. She looks great.

+1--wonder what he'd do with a brand new baby boy/girl?

djburkeen · 04-19-2008, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jdebitjr

+1--wonder what he'd do with a brand new baby boy/girl?

poor kids wouldnt ever get to play in the rocks. haha my 18 month old is in the rock playing phase of her life.

SpencerM3 · 04-19-2008, 01:37 PM

Wow man, you need some

I mean don't get me wrong the car looks GREAT

and I am pretty weird about scratches and nicks and what not, but $HIT, I live/drive in LA (bad roads) and have NEVER done anything that extreme.

To each their own, congrats on the car.

Bama M3 · 04-19-2008, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkoesel

Good story.

But I am surprised you taped it up all dirty. I would think that dirt + tape = scratch. Oh well, I guess we now know what a mummified M3 looks like, lol

I was thinking the same thing. It seems like tape over a thin layer of dirt over black paint might cause some permanent damage to the clearcoat?

the_stranger · 04-19-2008, 05:01 PM

hehehehe. You are insane.

Enjoy your new car

WCH · 04-19-2008, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gorun

I honestly dont understand the whole stone chip and bra business. You guys (many vehicle owners in the US) are prepared to have an ugly bra or the still visible clear bra and not get any chips so the next guy that buys your vehicle gets it with an immaculate front bumper and hood?! Just enjoy your ride and forget about the chips. If they bother you that much just paint the relevant parts every two years or so...

I'm with you.

WCH · 04-19-2008, 06:06 PM

Congrats! Now I don't feel so bad about asking my CA not to put my M3 in the showroom since I can't pick it up for a couple of days after it arrives.

umwolverine · 04-19-2008, 06:21 PM

I can't believe you didn't get the car bubble option. If you had got it, your car would never have even smelled the outside air. Seriously though, congrats on the car, but people like you make me wonder what the F.

gblansten · 04-19-2008, 06:27 PM

My next car will be protected by a an event horizon. The black hole is stored next to the Ipod. If anyone is interested just PM me and I'll hook you up with my boys at Lawrence Livermore Laboratories. You might think that this is counterintuitive but it works great.

BMW3R · 04-19-2008, 06:33 PM

OMG +1 on the OCD! My dealer actually does the clear bra and tint before I take delivery! My 335 was $600 for both and after 22,000, still looks good as new!

Do you have any pictures of the car without the tape?

gblansten · 04-19-2008, 06:38 PM

The easiest way to get all that tape off is Zoloft 50 mg po q day.

Big Windy · 04-19-2008, 06:41 PM

my favorite part is that you left the headlight washers untaped. hahahaha. PERFECTION!

NavM · 04-19-2008, 07:01 PM

Congratulations.

Are you planning to get a full bra covering the entire hood and fenders? If so, where in VA, DC area?

skierman64 · 04-19-2008, 07:56 PM

Congrats on your new M, too bad you drove past the best dealer on the Eastern seaboard at Sun Motors, in Mechanicsburg, PA. In fact many State College residents drive to Sun Motors to purchase their cars because the State College dealer has a bad reputation. It would have saved you two hours of driving each direction. I picked up mine today at Sun Motors. I got a quart of oil, a nice BMW oil bottle holder, M floormats, paint protectant (whatever that is) and 3.95% financing at MSRP.

Can I ask why you went to State College to buy your car? Did you get your car below MSRP?

oneginee · 04-19-2008, 08:29 PM

hardcore choice jet black + black interior + carbon trim. like it too bad we can't see it because of the tape.

People are really going crazy with clear bra and rock paint chip. I may or may not follow the trend

I first think you are a bit nuts but actually for a $70K car and if indeed paint tape does not leave any residue then ok. I can't believe there will be no residue at all maybe 90% less but...

Jdebitjr · 04-19-2008, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gblansten

The easiest way to get all that tape off is Zoloft 50 mg po q day.

xxruffdmxx · 04-19-2008, 08:47 PM

this is awesome. I had a good laugh at all the comments.

Oh, congrats on the car dude. Don't know what you will do if you actually get a chip.

rai · 04-19-2008, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gblansten

The easiest way to get all that tape off is Zoloft 50 mg po q day.

what's wrong with the US? where people care so much for a rock-chip? are you kidding me?

must be 20 dealers closer not sure why you go so far.

montreal red · 04-19-2008, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rai

what's wrong with the US? where people care so much for a rock-chip? are you kidding me?

must be 20 dealers closer not sure why you go so far.

+1 why did you have to go so far to get the car?

Ramphaus · 04-19-2008, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gblansten

The easiest way to get all that tape off is Zoloft 50 mg po q day.

I would tell him to start with more than that...and titrate on up.

Those pics are f-ing HILARIOUS!!! When people ask you how much the bra costs, make sure you add the price of the 2 BAGS OF TAPE. Holy nuts!

Serious · 04-19-2008, 10:02 PM

I do the same thing for the 1300mi bimmerfest drive from seattle to S. barbara CAli.

not that extreme though, just the front bumper.

04-19-2008, 12:55 PM	#23
phoenixbmwlife Brigadier General 1913 Rep 4,128 Posts Drives: M235i & G30 540i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boynton Beach iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW/M235i [0.00]	The cost for the rental and all that tape would be the same to get touch up paint and get it detailed (IF) you got rock chips on your car. Dude its just a car! Never loose sight of whats really important in life. Trust me cars aren't it. Oh congrats on your new car. She looks great. __________________ Lack of money is not the problem. It is merely a symptom of what's going on inside of you! - T Harv Eker Follow me on Insta https://www.instagram.com/bmwm_life_/ https://www.instagram.com/autogiftua/ https://www.instagram.com/phoenixbmwlife/
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-19-2008, 01:37 PM	#26
SpencerM3 Sauce 75 Rep 2,023 Posts Drives: 2009 SSII E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Wow man, you need some I mean don't get me wrong the car looks GREAT and I am pretty weird about scratches and nicks and what not, but $HIT, I live/drive in LA (bad roads) and have NEVER done anything that extreme. To each their own, congrats on the car. __________________ 2009 E90 M3 \| Silverstone II \| Black Novillo \| HRE P40's \| Akrapovic Exhaust \| Eibach Pro Kit \| Jet Black Kidney Grilles \| SSII Side Reflectors \| SSII Side Gills \| LUX H8 Angel Eyes \| Macht Schnell Filter \| Tecnocraft Envy Charge Pipe "M3 drivers have no friends." - Jeremy Clarkson
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-19-2008, 05:01 PM	#28
the_stranger Captain 37 Rep 926 Posts Drives: e92 M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: India iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 Coupe [0.00]	hehehehe. You are insane. Enjoy your new car __________________ 2008 e92 M3 6MT AW/BLACK (SOLD) 2009 e92 M3 6MT AW/FR
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-19-2008, 06:06 PM	#30
WCH Lieutenant Colonel 347 Rep 1,844 Posts Drives: '20 M8C convertible Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (8) Garage List 2022 Porsche Cayenn ... [0.00] 2020 BMW M8C [0.00] 2017 Porsche Macan GTS [0.00]	Congrats! Now I don't feel so bad about asking my CA not to put my M3 in the showroom since I can't pick it up for a couple of days after it arrives.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-19-2008, 06:21 PM	#31
umwolverine Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2008 Jerez M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I can't believe you didn't get the car bubble option. If you had got it, your car would never have even smelled the outside air. Seriously though, congrats on the car, but people like you make me wonder what the F.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-19-2008, 06:27 PM	#32
gblansten Brigadier General 1977 Rep 4,225 Posts Drives: 23 Tesla S Plaid Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Thick ascending limb iTrader: (0)	My next car will be protected by a an event horizon. The black hole is stored next to the Ipod. If anyone is interested just PM me and I'll hook you up with my boys at Lawrence Livermore Laboratories. You might think that this is counterintuitive but it works great.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-19-2008, 06:33 PM	#33
BMW3R Bimmer User 27 Rep 585 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SLC, UT iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Mazda3 [0.00]	OMG +1 on the OCD! My dealer actually does the clear bra and tint before I take delivery! My 335 was $600 for both and after 22,000, still looks good as new! Do you have any pictures of the car without the tape? __________________ 2011 E92 M3 - Space Gray, ZCP, Akra Evo System, aFe filter, PC Stage II Tune & more!!!!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-19-2008, 06:38 PM	#34
gblansten Brigadier General 1977 Rep 4,225 Posts Drives: 23 Tesla S Plaid Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Thick ascending limb iTrader: (0)	The easiest way to get all that tape off is Zoloft 50 mg po q day.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-19-2008, 06:41 PM	#35
Big Windy Major General 152 Rep 5,124 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	my favorite part is that you left the headlight washers untaped. hahahaha. PERFECTION!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-19-2008, 07:01 PM	#36
NavM M-Sport 22 Rep 174 Posts Drives: M2 Competition Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC area iTrader: (0)	Congratulations. Are you planning to get a full bra covering the entire hood and fenders? If so, where in VA, DC area?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-19-2008, 07:56 PM	#37
skierman64 Brigadier General 127 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: E92M3-E46M3-E46Wagon-E89Z4-E36 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greater St Louis Metro area iTrader: (1) Garage List 1994 325is Race Car [0.00] 2011 BMW Z4 [0.00] 1998 M3 Coupe [0.00] 2008 M3 Coupe [0.00]	Congrats on your new M, too bad you drove past the best dealer on the Eastern seaboard at Sun Motors, in Mechanicsburg, PA. In fact many State College residents drive to Sun Motors to purchase their cars because the State College dealer has a bad reputation. It would have saved you two hours of driving each direction. I picked up mine today at Sun Motors. I got a quart of oil, a nice BMW oil bottle holder, M floormats, paint protectant (whatever that is) and 3.95% financing at MSRP. Can I ask why you went to State College to buy your car? Did you get your car below MSRP? __________________ Invest Wisely...The best mod for your money?? BMWCCA high performance driver's school. The mod that lasts a lifetime and improves the performance of any car you drive[/LEFT]
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-19-2008, 08:29 PM	#38
oneginee Banned 16 Rep 415 Posts Drives: GT3 RS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SE iTrader: (0)	hardcore choice jet black + black interior + carbon trim. like it too bad we can't see it because of the tape. People are really going crazy with clear bra and rock paint chip. I may or may not follow the trend I first think you are a bit nuts but actually for a $70K car and if indeed paint tape does not leave any residue then ok. I can't believe there will be no residue at all maybe 90% less but...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-19-2008, 08:47 PM	#40
xxruffdmxx Private 4 Rep 84 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ny/nj iTrader: (0)	this is awesome. I had a good laugh at all the comments. Oh, congrats on the car dude. Don't know what you will do if you actually get a chip.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-19-2008, 10:02 PM	#44
Serious 1M advocate 214 Rep 878 Posts Drives: 2018 S4. 2011 M3. 2012 S1000RR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	I do the same thing for the 1300mi bimmerfest drive from seattle to S. barbara CAli. not that extreme though, just the front bumper.
	Appreciate 0 Quote