jimbo01 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2007 (edited) Hi - well sort of a newbee. Signed up back in December 06 to get some tips on a 540 i was looking at - and now i'm back having just picked up my Black 740i this afternoon. It a NZ new 1999, with aftermarket 20" rims. At the moment I can't ge the silly grin off my face - damn it's got some get up and go! I'm an acknowledged car nut. For the more sporting moments I have access to my wifes Red SLK230. Not as fast in a straight line but I know which can corner faster on the Rimutaka Hill... 740.bmp Edited July 30, 2007 by jimbo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2007 Another nice choice of car. Welcome. Look forward to the pictures. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 30 Report post Posted July 30, 2007 Welcome - great car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted July 30, 2007 Welcome back mate,car looks great! bit of lowering and a clean front lip it will look amazing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
West 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2007 Nice mate! I'm sure you will have great fun with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aliluya 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2007 Nice ride, we used to have an 750i same shape with 18" wheels and that also had heaps of power and was really nice to drive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btccm3 1 Report post Posted July 31, 2007 nice choice. make it sit a bit lower and that would look so pimp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbo01 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2007 nice choice. make it sit a bit lower and that would look so pimp. I got a quote to have a few defects in the paint cleaned up and some small dents removed - this is the 1st priority. Then a personalised plate - although they may frown upon what i want - could be considered offensive by some conservitive types. Later I want to firm up the ride a bit so this may involve lower / higher rated springs and maybe new shocks. On the 20" wheels and 30 profile tyres it's a sporty but plush ride. Just went for a ride up the Rimutaka Hill in the pouring rain, in sports mode. It was remarkably fast, although can run a little wide, and the back steps out a bit. I still have the grin on my face! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbo01 0 Report post Posted August 3, 2007 (edited) Well I've found out my 20" alloys are DTM Penta Mesh (or copies of it). Mag & Turbo estimated about $700 to replace each wheel so I'll get some prices to get them restored - the former owners parking seemed to involve hitting the curb (a lot). The wheel in the photo is the least damaged (I cropped the curb damage out). Nice wheels! If the waether is warmish this weekend I'll paint the brakes red Bremno style - the plastic type paint in the kits from repco come up very nicely - they will show up nicely through these wheels. Edited August 3, 2007 by jimbo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
