MexicanDragon Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Nice rides, Larry and Chris! **BRENT** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdipisReks1 Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 4 minutes ago, HeadphoneAddict said: The problem with a new black car is that it goes from shiny to matt camo overnight when it snows or rains... Much like the people who like to jay walk while wearing black hoodies. I almost hit one last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aura Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 We went from black to silver for the new(er) car and that decision proved wise within 48 hours. Fuckin midwest weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadphoneAddict Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 I know a guy that can hook me up with a professional body vinyl wrap (done right for $2,500 vs $4K) and am seriously considering this. Anyone here do this before and what were your impressions of the longevity and ease of wiping off the dirt/hiding the dirt? I'd be without the car for a few days so they can take the emblems, lights, bumpers, etc off to get the wrap done right. And there are better things to spend the money on of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, HeadphoneAddict said: I know a guy that can hook me up with a professional body vinyl wrap (done right for $2,500 vs $4K) and am seriously considering this. Anyone here do this before and what were your impressions of the longevity and ease of wiping off the dirt/hiding the dirt? I'd be without the car for a few days so they can take the emblems, lights, bumpers, etc off to get the wrap done right. And there are better things to spend the money on of course. Why not spend much, much less and get a good Plasti-Dip. You could even change up the color 10 times if you did it on the cheap, or a good 4+ times for $$$ shops, and still have some something. They even have pearlizer add-ins and whatnot if you didn't want to go just matte. Some options: https://www.dipyourcar.com/ **BRENT** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdipisReks1 Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 I'd much rather have a wrap than dip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, EdipisReks1 said: I'd much rather have a wrap than dip. Most would, but again, consider the $$$ tradeoff. It's 5-10x the cost. 100,000$ car? Sure. When it's 8% of the value of the car vs 1%? Something to think about, at least. **BRENT** 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swt61 Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 38 minutes ago, MexicanDragon said: Why not spend much, much less and get a good Plasti-Dip. You could even change up the color 10 times if you did it on the cheap, or a good 4+ times for $$$ shops, and still have some something. They even have pearlizer add-ins and whatnot if you didn't want to go just matte. Some options: https://www.dipyourcar.com/ **BRENT** You may have just inadvertently found a resolution to your ethnic identity issues. I would opt out of the pearlizer however. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahame Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 14 minutes ago, swt61 said: I would opt out of the pearlizer however. indeed 502 = Pearly Mexican Pink https://thestashemeraldash.blogspot.com/2015/06/notd-kiko-502-pearly-pink-mexican.html 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dreadhead Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 No ride here yet. Got a final price today to decide if it is worth it to me to get it now. By far the most I've ever spent on a car. Almost twice the cost of the ST (though it does include winters in that) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadphoneAddict Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 My wife and I decided to take a pass on the vinyl wrap and gift the money to our younger daughter when she graduates from college this May. They both prefer the WRX in black anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 I've decided that adjustable rear dampers and full on (dot legal) race rubber for autocross next season is a much cheaper and pretty much the same level of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherwood Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 Hell you doing in that part of town, Larry? Did you move up north? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 5 hours ago, HeadphoneAddict said: My wife and I decided to take a pass on the vinyl wrap and gift the money to our younger daughter when she graduates from college this May. They both prefer the WRX in black anyways. Larry, I have a buddy who just did a full clear bra on his new 2017 Civic Sport hatch. Could be a good in-between option. (I agree that the black is great on that car.) 39 minutes ago, Dreadhead said: I've decided that adjustable rear dampers and full on (dot legal) race rubber for autocross next season is a much cheaper and pretty much the same level of fun. But you're not going to autocross, so it won't be the same level of fun (unless I go beat you.) **BRENT** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 If I'm not going to track it or autocross why should I upgrade? The ST gets over the speed limit very quickly just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetoole Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 3 hours ago, Dreadhead said: If I'm not going to track it or autocross why should I upgrade? The ST gets over the speed limit very quickly just fine. Because it is better. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 How old is your BMW? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetoole Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 About the same as Brent's kids. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 You can't compare a classic car like Colin's with a race car like the RS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadhead Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 It's a M3. It's not a classic car.I guess it's a collectable car for a reason I do not understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanDragon Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 3 minutes ago, Dreadhead said: It's a M3. It's not a classic car. I guess it's a collectable car for a reason I do not understand. An M3*. There are many things you don't understand. **BRENT** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdipisReks1 Posted January 21, 2017 Report Share Posted January 21, 2017 2 hours ago, Dreadhead said: It's a M3. It's not a classic car. I guess it's a collectable car for a reason I do not understand. The E46 is the perfect sports sedan. The perfect size, more than enough power, great feel, timeless looks. That's a car I'd want a stick in, though, for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadphoneAddict Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 On 1/21/2017 at 6:45 AM, Sherwood said: Hell you doing in that part of town, Larry? Did you move up north? This town is only about 20 miles from one end to the other, so I can cover it round trip in under an hour. On 1/21/2017 at 7:25 AM, MexicanDragon said: Larry, I have a buddy who just did a full clear bra on his new 2017 Civic Sport hatch. Could be a good in-between option. (I agree that the black is great on that car.) **BRENT** I have a clear bra to prevent rock chips. The vinyl wrap idea was to pick a color that hides the dirt better, and to allow me to wipe the car down more easily with even just a moist towel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdipisReks1 Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 If I ever buy a new car, I'll definitely be getting the clear bra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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