my weekend drive

nugent · 07-29-2013, 11:47 AM

took route 1 from the city. americans don't quite understand the concept of using the pull out lane, so i had a lot of opportunities to turn out and snap pics.

RPiM5 · 07-29-2013, 12:02 PM

Nice scenic views!

JOHNBMWM5 · 07-29-2013, 12:30 PM

Great Car nice views.
I wish we had some roads like this in the UK, it would give us a chance to "stretch" the M5.

nugent · 07-29-2013, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by johnbmw6

Great Car nice views.
I wish we had some roads like this in the UK, it would give us a chance to "stretch" the M5.

yeah, we're pretty lucky over here in the colonies that way.

nynd · 07-29-2013, 01:15 PM

Nice pics..

Are those stock pipes? Look larger than normal..

nugent · 07-29-2013, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by nynd

Nice pics..

Are those stock pipes? Look larger than normal..

good eye. they're e-race 90mm pipes, about 15mm larger than stock.

Rohardi · 07-29-2013, 01:57 PM

Nugent, Your pics are really making me go back and fourth between Singapore gray and Silverstone when I order my car. Originally I wanted SG with SO, but now I'm thinking Silverstone with Black... But then i see your car.... Why does it have to be so difficult lol. Great pics though!

nugent · 07-29-2013, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rohardi

Nugent, Your pics are really making me go back and fourth between Singapore gray and Silverstone when I order my car. Originally I wanted SG with SO, but now I'm thinking Silverstone with Black... But then i see your car.... Why does it have to be so difficult lol. Great pics though!

unlike you like baby blue cars, don't go silverstone. that's what it really looks like in person.

Rohardi · 07-29-2013, 02:34 PM

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unlike you like baby blue cars, don't go silverstone. that's what it really looks like in person.

I don't want baby blue all the time, but regular silver is just too boring. So silverstone interests me seeing as it kind of changes a little depending on lighting. How has the SG been with showing scratches/swirls? I plan on opti coating the car so that should help a little...

hinckley · 07-29-2013, 03:25 PM

Perfect. Just perfect. It's exactly how I'd do monochromatic mods if I had a black or SG car.

hinckley · 07-29-2013, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rohardi

I don't want baby blue all the time, but regular silver is just too boring. So silverstone interests me seeing as it kind of changes a little depending on lighting..

You and nugent are both right. Regular Silver is boring, but Silverstone is not the answer. It looks baby blue too often for my taste. Pure Metal Silver could be perfect - but for $8 - $10k? Forgetaboutit!!

nugent · 07-29-2013, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rohardi

I don't want baby blue all the time, but regular silver is just too boring. So silverstone interests me seeing as it kind of changes a little depending on lighting. How has the SG been with showing scratches/swirls? I plan on opti coating the car so that should help a little...

i have opti-guarded. i do a spray wash (dry without wiping) once every couple weeks. with a light touch, i use the california duster in between washes in the morning. no swirl marks. finish looks perfect still. i use a quick detailer for small touch ups.

nugent · 07-29-2013, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by hinckley

Perfect. Just perfect. It's exactly how I'd do monochromatic mods if I had a black or SG car.

thanks!

ColdList · 07-29-2013, 09:39 PM

Very nice looking car my friend.

greentrbo95gst · 07-29-2013, 10:35 PM

The color of the car in connection with your mods looks great. This would have been my next color choice. Sexy

mwlmd · 07-29-2013, 11:19 PM

Lookin good bro. Any plans to color match your door chrome to your grills?

M54ccibo · 07-29-2013, 11:31 PM

Nice @nugent. Love the Marin headlands!

nugent · 07-30-2013, 11:41 AM

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Lookin good bro. Any plans to color match your door chrome to your grills?

thought about it, but i think it still goes well with wheels and exhaust finishes.

nugent · 07-30-2013, 11:42 AM

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Nice @nugent. Love the Marin headlands!

some nice roads out there. took route 1 up to bodega bay.

hsiaochinsan · 07-31-2013, 01:56 AM

Looking good man. We should do a group drive next time.

Powerbeast · 07-31-2013, 08:26 AM

Looks great.

nugent · 08-01-2013, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by hsiaochinsan

Looking good man. We should do a group drive next time.

thanks. absolutely.

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Rohardi Lieutenant 19 Rep 505 Posts Drives: 2014 Q50S Hybrid Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (0)	Nugent, Your pics are really making me go back and fourth between Singapore gray and Silverstone when I order my car. Originally I wanted SG with SO, but now I'm thinking Silverstone with Black... But then i see your car.... Why does it have to be so difficult lol. Great pics though!
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greentrbo95gst Brigadier General 1231 Rep 4,106 Posts Drives: 21 M5 Comp Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orange County iTrader: (6)	The color of the car in connection with your mods looks great. This would have been my next color choice. Sexy __________________ Current: 21 M5 Comp, 17 X5M, 06 M3, 14 Ferrari FF, Tesla Model S Performance.
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