Saw an M3 this morning in RI while in my IS-F

Wolf-e92 · 03-19-2009, 06:45 PM

Hey Footie, nice color combination on your M!

It amazes me how the SSII changes colors. I was parked outside in bright sunlight the other day at the baseball field and my Dad couldn't find the car because he said all he saw was a blue one. Of course, it was the SSII. Gotta love it.

ngl1145 · 03-19-2009, 06:49 PM

Want to do a photoshoot tomorrow after work?

Wolf-e92 · 03-20-2009, 10:29 AM

Sorry, can't do it tonight. I'm off to Worcester to stay over for a double header, indoor baseball game tomorrow.

Let's try it for another time.

ngl1145 · 03-20-2009, 10:33 AM

Good luck with your game! Park safe in Worcester. I'm weary of leaving my car there especially at night.

This picture was taken just before I swapped back to my summer wheels. Had snow tires in this pic.

GnokGnik · 03-21-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ngl1145

Good luck with your game! Park safe in Worcester. I'm weary of leaving my car there especially at night.

This picture was taken just before I swapped back to my summer wheels. Had snow tires in this pic.

Goddamn. You really take some very nice pics and know how to use software.

Ramphaus · 03-21-2009, 06:06 PM

unbelievably awesome pictures! Makes me want a D300!

ngl1145 · 03-21-2009, 07:04 PM

Hopefully we will be able to get some nice M3 shots with E92-wolf's sweet ride. The image is a result of the D300 and post processing. I use Apple Aperture.

Wolf-e92 · 03-22-2009, 04:30 PM

Awesome pics once again!

Well, I'm back from Worcester and made it out unscathed. I'm up for meeting this week, if you want. The guy from the wheel shop never returned my call about getting the 19"s done in black so I might just get them put on and we can do some shots of the M.

Let me know if you want to get together for a shoot.

Steve

ngl1145 · 03-25-2009, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolf-e92

Awesome pics once again!

Well, I'm back from Worcester and made it out unscathed. I'm up for meeting this week, if you want. The guy from the wheel shop never returned my call about getting the 19"s done in black so I might just get them put on and we can do some shots of the M.

Let me know if you want to get together for a shoot.

Steve

Steve I should be available Saturday morning. Hopefully it's nice out. Here are a few I took tonight at a mall garage. Any ideas where you want to shoot the M3?

Wolf-e92 · 03-26-2009, 08:24 AM

Beautiful, once again.

Unfortunately, the weekend is totally booked for me with a 2 day baseball tournament that goes from 8-6 both days and we have a state championship gymnastics meet on top of that.

I'm open to ideas on the location when we can actually coordinate a meeting.

UsualSuspect · 04-08-2009, 01:21 AM

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more like IS-Fail, right?

I always thought that was funny. Everytime I tell someone that those tailpipes are for show, they say"What"!

malujerry · 04-08-2009, 02:54 AM

yes, it's appears to be for show, like many cars with hood scoops, brake vents, etc.

http://forums.subdriven.com/zerothre...4096503&page=1 - lambo, r8, bugatti
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=237342 - m3
http://www.cartype.com/pages/2742/just_venting - sti

btw, in real life you can't put your hand through like that. that was a pre-production vehicle. and they're not really exhaust tips... it's called diffusers and it basically protects the bumper from heat damage, reduces backpressure, and reduces backflow for speeds >100mph which eliminates rear end lift, which was needed with a top speed of 170mph.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diffuser_(automotive)

but borla finally released a cat back system with 4 outlets (instead of the oem of 2) for the stock tips, the only issue is that borla had fitment issues with the is350's - not sure if many isf's owners will jump on it.

http://www.borla.com/products/new_products.aspx

M3WC · 04-08-2009, 03:15 AM

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but borla finally released a cat back system with 4 outlets (instead of the oem of 2) for the stock tips, the only issue is that borla had fitment issues with the is350's - not sure if many isf's owners will jump on it.

http://www.borla.com/products/new_products.aspx

Someone needs to make a traditional quad setup. Not that stacked crap. IS-F and the new Ferrari-for-women(aka California) has them. Can't stand them.

ngl1145 · 04-10-2009, 10:05 PM

Wolf-e92, saw 2 M3's today on the road. Saw a white one in the morning going down Comstock Parkway and this evening on 95 South. I took a few more photos today. Too bad tomorrow is raining or we could do a shoot or something. I should be around next week as well. PM me when you have time. I know you're pretty busy yourself especially driving up to Burlington.

Bunkei · 04-10-2009, 11:35 PM

beautiful car ... Lexus should have really gone to LEDs for the taillights. That's the only suggestion I would have.

Wolf-e92 · 04-11-2009, 03:46 PM

That last pic is beautiful and just up the street from where I live.

ngl1145 · 04-11-2009, 03:52 PM

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That last pic is beautiful and just up the street from where I live.

I guess I live pretty close then. I'm off pippen orchard on Beechwood Dr.

Wolf-e92 · 04-11-2009, 06:33 PM

I'm in Alpine Estates just down the road.

ngl1145 · 04-13-2009, 11:43 PM

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I'm in Alpine Estates just down the road.

Oh wow. No wonder I saw you that morning. I'm surprised I haven't run into you more than once. Want to do something after work on Thursday? We should do a shoot at Goddard park in Warwick.

Wolf-e92 · 04-15-2009, 06:46 PM

Either you always get me when I have baseball or I always have baseball. I'm booked Thursday and Friday nights with baseball and every Sat and Sun between 8 and 3. Mondays and Tuesdays are best or late afternoons on the weekends.

ngl1145 · 05-02-2009, 06:56 PM

Did I just see you again going up Scituate Ave?

SoreHead · 05-03-2009, 08:45 AM

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Wow congratulations Mike! You even got the color I would have chosen if I went with the M3. Keeping your 350Z? We should meet up sometime! By the way you're the one who got me into photography. It's funny when you think back and remember your photographs are the ones that influenced me to even buy a DSLR. Currently I'm shooting with a Nikon D300 and love it!

-Nicholas

MMmmmmmm Shiny
I was actually buying a dark grey IS-F when I got here but when I landed in Canada it had just been sold and they couldn't find the spec/colour I wanted without ordering in and waiting. Then I spotted my dark grey M3 coupe in their sister garage and all was well again.
The IS-F in the right colour looks fantastic in the flesh. Pictures do it no justice. Although those pictures come pretty close. Nice one.

03-19-2009, 06:45 PM	#67
Wolf-e92 Private 2 Rep 71 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Here & There iTrader: (0)	Hey Footie, nice color combination on your M! It amazes me how the SSII changes colors. I was parked outside in bright sunlight the other day at the baseball field and my Dad couldn't find the car because he said all he saw was a blue one. Of course, it was the SSII. Gotta love it.
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ngl1145 Second Lieutenant 44 Rep 209 Posts Drives: BMW i8 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Want to do a photoshoot tomorrow after work?
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03-20-2009, 10:29 AM	#69
Wolf-e92 Private 2 Rep 71 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Here & There iTrader: (0)	Sorry, can't do it tonight. I'm off to Worcester to stay over for a double header, indoor baseball game tomorrow. Let's try it for another time.
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ngl1145 Second Lieutenant 44 Rep 209 Posts Drives: BMW i8 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Good luck with your game! Park safe in Worcester. I'm weary of leaving my car there especially at night. This picture was taken just before I swapped back to my summer wheels. Had snow tires in this pic. Last edited by ngl1145; 03-20-2009 at 10:03 PM..
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Ramphaus Private First Class 17 Rep 167 Posts Drives: E92 Melbourne Red/Beige Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	unbelievably awesome pictures! Makes me want a D300!
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ngl1145 Second Lieutenant 44 Rep 209 Posts Drives: BMW i8 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Hopefully we will be able to get some nice M3 shots with E92-wolf's sweet ride. The image is a result of the D300 and post processing. I use Apple Aperture. Last edited by ngl1145; 03-21-2009 at 10:30 PM..
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03-22-2009, 04:30 PM	#74
Wolf-e92 Private 2 Rep 71 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Here & There iTrader: (0)	Awesome pics once again! Well, I'm back from Worcester and made it out unscathed. I'm up for meeting this week, if you want. The guy from the wheel shop never returned my call about getting the 19"s done in black so I might just get them put on and we can do some shots of the M. Let me know if you want to get together for a shoot. Steve
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03-26-2009, 08:24 AM	#76
Wolf-e92 Private 2 Rep 71 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Here & There iTrader: (0)	Beautiful, once again. Unfortunately, the weekend is totally booked for me with a 2 day baseball tournament that goes from 8-6 both days and we have a state championship gymnastics meet on top of that. I'm open to ideas on the location when we can actually coordinate a meeting.
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04-08-2009, 02:54 AM	#78
malujerry New Member 0 Rep 22 Posts Drives: ISF Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	possible solution yes, it's appears to be for show, like many cars with hood scoops, brake vents, etc. http://forums.subdriven.com/zerothre...4096503&page=1 - lambo, r8, bugatti http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=237342 - m3 http://www.cartype.com/pages/2742/just_venting - sti btw, in real life you can't put your hand through like that. that was a pre-production vehicle. and they're not really exhaust tips... it's called diffusers and it basically protects the bumper from heat damage, reduces backpressure, and reduces backflow for speeds >100mph which eliminates rear end lift, which was needed with a top speed of 170mph. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diffuser_(automotive) but borla finally released a cat back system with 4 outlets (instead of the oem of 2) for the stock tips, the only issue is that borla had fitment issues with the is350's - not sure if many isf's owners will jump on it. http://www.borla.com/products/new_products.aspx Last edited by malujerry; 04-08-2009 at 03:15 AM..
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ngl1145 Second Lieutenant 44 Rep 209 Posts Drives: BMW i8 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Wolf-e92, saw 2 M3's today on the road. Saw a white one in the morning going down Comstock Parkway and this evening on 95 South. I took a few more photos today. Too bad tomorrow is raining or we could do a shoot or something. I should be around next week as well. PM me when you have time. I know you're pretty busy yourself especially driving up to Burlington.
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Bunkei Anti-Fanboy 68 Rep 572 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M4 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	beautiful car ... Lexus should have really gone to LEDs for the taillights. That's the only suggestion I would have.
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04-11-2009, 03:46 PM	#82
Wolf-e92 Private 2 Rep 71 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Here & There iTrader: (0)	That last pic is beautiful and just up the street from where I live.
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04-11-2009, 06:33 PM	#84
Wolf-e92 Private 2 Rep 71 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Here & There iTrader: (0)	I'm in Alpine Estates just down the road.
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Wolf-e92 Private 2 Rep 71 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Here & There iTrader: (0)	Either you always get me when I have baseball or I always have baseball. I'm booked Thursday and Friday nights with baseball and every Sat and Sun between 8 and 3. Mondays and Tuesdays are best or late afternoons on the weekends.
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05-02-2009, 06:56 PM	#87
ngl1145 Second Lieutenant 44 Rep 209 Posts Drives: BMW i8 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Did I just see you again going up Scituate Ave?
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