3 SERIES 92 Report post Posted September 28, 2011 Not my cup of tea but you obviously like it and thats all that counts really Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwde30 81 Report post Posted September 28, 2011 Not a fan of the roof racks. but I like the rest of it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshnz 2 Report post Posted September 28, 2011 not liking where this is going .. but its your car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
l0w320 0 Report post Posted September 28, 2011 what did you do to this car... it was mint how it was when josh built it. i wouldnt have changed a thing.. buut its your car dude each to their own Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 705 Report post Posted September 28, 2011 It's unclear (pun intended) what the rear lights look like in that pic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Top Secret 2 Report post Posted September 28, 2011 Ahhh.. Nooo. As others have said - it's your car, do what makes you happy. Not my buzz however. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted September 28, 2011 Yep all of the above, the roof racks look very cumbersome. Pressure you use them for something, ones that had a lower profile would have looked alot better IMO. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E36 M 9 Report post Posted September 29, 2011 Lol. Lights are something different how did you do that? Good on you for trying something different, only live young once, so might aswell make the most of it, forget people who hate it, they just don't have the balls to be different. Give it 5 years time and i can guarentee you won't be into heaps of colour again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingkarl 136 Report post Posted September 29, 2011 Some decent photos would definitely increase the appeal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyarab 6 Report post Posted September 29, 2011 forget people who hate it, they just don't have the balls to be different. Reading through peoples comments it's hardly a case of 'hate'... Most are saying it's his car and as long as he likes it that's all that matters. That doesn't mean they have to like the mods, I for one loved the car as it was and unfortunately can't say that anymore. Yongxi, I know EXACTLY how you feel about wanting to put your own stamp on the car, I have also been 'burdened' with acquiring a members car that has been highly customized. I think the key is to recognize that the car will forever be tied to the person who started the project and not make changes simply for changes sake. When such a high standard has been set, improving on it really takes a lot of thought, planning and probably quite a bit of money! I think this is probably why so many are disagreeing with the direction your taking. Having said that, you're never going to please everyone. Once again, your car, your taste and as long as you like it... go hard mate ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted September 29, 2011 I would like to say that what you have just said Atta would sum up how I feel as well..... very well put out there as far as I'm concerned. Josh has moved on and now it's Yongxi's time to put his mark on the car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreadful1 7 Report post Posted September 29, 2011 (edited) Will upload more pics later. but yeah I know what you mean Atta, I think people have gotten to know this car as how Josh built it more and have liked it since then but since I've gone and changed it, some people disagree with my opinions haha. I just don't feel content about buying a car and not making it my own. My old car was like this and no one really disliked it as much as this one, must be the fact that that was a clean slate and this one I've just changed. Also I'm not just modding it for change's sake, I genuinely wanted those little mods on it haha, if I didn't I wouldn't put the money towards it at all! Oh and the taillights, I used transparent red vinyl film so easily removable if i wanted! Edited September 29, 2011 by Yongxi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scott_e30 8 Report post Posted October 26, 2011 Where did you get your roof racks from? Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted November 7, 2011 Where did you get your roof racks from? Cheers ^TradeMe IIRC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted November 7, 2011 I like the red taillights but ...... ....but I don't get this trend of decreasing aero efficiently by slapping on roof racks???? Do you ever use them? why don't you just stick a sail on the roof then at least at sometime you will get a small performance boost. Am I too old? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreadful1 7 Report post Posted November 7, 2011 Yep got them from trademe. and from time to time I use them if I need to help dad. I just like the look of them, its not like I go racing around anyway so the aero dynamic factor doesn't really bother me much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E36 M 9 Report post Posted November 8, 2011 Having roof racks are just something different to put on the car im guessing, as you see alot of e46s around, but slim to none with roofracks, i had some on my old e46 for a while, just to be different. When us younger gen people grow up we will see our kids do, to us, rediculous modifications to their cars... haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBimmer 0 Report post Posted November 8, 2011 Yep got them from trademe. and from time to time I use them if I need to help dad. I just like the look of them, its not like I go racing around anyway so the aero dynamic factor doesn't really bother me much. The tail lights are definately not me, but mags + roof racks = LOVE, looks mean man, the car was amazing when you first got it but I love the mods you've done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted November 8, 2011 does anyone have a link or pic of it before...with the old wheels for comparison? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5amchris 45 Report post Posted November 8, 2011 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted November 8, 2011 i like it here !! you need some better quality pics Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted November 8, 2011 I have to say I quite like both styles. Originally it was a very subtly modded car. You really have to look to notice the M3 bonnet & pumped guards. I generally prefer this approach myself. With the red wheels...well it's just more obvious. Each to their own. I'd like to see it in person one day. I bet it looks tits rocking down the motorway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted November 9, 2011 I bet it looks tits rocking down the motorway. Looks bloody good at the Greenlane Maccas drive-thru too, eh Yongxi! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeltaCharlie2 0 Report post Posted November 10, 2011 Probably the coolest E46 sedan I've ever seen in NZ. Love the "Hellaflush" style you've got going there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted November 10, 2011 Love it. Red wheels look great, I did see a picture of this car on FB but didn't realize it was yours or recognize it as Joshes. I personally dislike dished wheels on modern cars so this looks a lot better in my eyes! If there is something that always bugged me it was the silver fog light surrounds, they would look smooth in black. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
