ATortolanni's 330xi Progress Thread - Page 3

stevenluczynski · 05-08-2012, 07:32 PM

Steel blue FTW

AtortolanniTFS · 05-08-2012, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by stevenluczynski

Steel blue FTW

Let's start selling t-shirts: I <3 My Stahlblau!

AtortolanniTFS · 06-12-2012, 02:48 PM

Nothing new, but I found what I thought would be a cool photo spot and happened to have my camera in the car. I stopped at what turned out to be a lousy spot with a dirty car and a boring lens. Snapped a million shots but those of you who are photographers know that it can take 100 shots before one stands out. This was the only one that caught my attention, so I figured I'd share. It's my sig now too

The rest were along the lines of this:

A specific set of long-term plans (after a bit of maintenance):
FK Coilovers and spacers
VMR V710's (gunmetal?)
M-Tech II Front
Projector Retrofit with AE's
Sport Seats

cak323i · 07-19-2012, 11:44 AM

Adam,

The wheels will make a big difference from the start but then you will realize that you need a drop afterwards... I would do those first then maybe look at getting the MTec II front/rear bumpers.

Love seeing your progress....looks good so far!

AtortolanniTFS · 07-19-2012, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cak323i

Adam,

The wheels will make a big difference from the start but then you will realize that you need a drop afterwards... I would do those first then maybe look at getting the MTec II front/rear bumpers.

Love seeing your progress....looks good so far!

Thanks so much, I appreciate the advice, especially coming from the guy with one of the cleanest ZHP's around!

AtortolanniTFS · 07-30-2012, 04:32 PM

It was great to meet some of you at the Newport Meet yesterday. Afterwords, a few buddies and I decided to hang out a bit.

Rubberduckzilla · 11-26-2012, 11:58 AM

Love the colour man, one of my favourites! any plans for the wheels?!?

AtortolanniTFS · 11-26-2012, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rubberduckzilla

Love the colour man, one of my favourites! any plans for the wheels?!?

The plan is a set of polished 18" style 5's after a sporty drop

Rubberduckzilla · 11-26-2012, 02:38 PM

Springs or coilovers?? Not a fan of style 5s, but should look good tho!

AtortolanniTFS · 12-26-2012, 09:54 PM

Finally decided to take care of my terrible headlight setup. I did xi_chee's DIY projector retrofit. While I was at it I swapped in some chrome bulbs in the corners for a change.

New lenses and AE's are coming up.

THECLEANERBEAMER · 12-26-2012, 10:20 PM

Looks good man! Was it hard? I've looked at solid jakes diy ill probably try it later not really the big on my list

AtortolanniTFS · 12-26-2012, 10:45 PM

It was really easy...took about an hour.

AtortolanniTFS · 12-29-2012, 10:22 PM

The projectors update the look of the front end... definitely worth the money. New lenses and AE's coming up.

Took a few quick photos in the snow today:

AtortolanniTFS · 12-30-2012, 03:38 PM

A few pics from the snow storm:

cak323i · 12-30-2012, 07:57 PM

Nice pics Adam! Looking great!

AtortolanniTFS · 12-30-2012, 08:44 PM

Thanks Charlie!

It's coming along. Probably won't do anything big until the summer, but most of the fun of modding is the anticipation.

Signal · 12-30-2012, 11:21 PM

Great job on the car so far and the headlight conversion. Looks nice and clean!

choegatz · 02-11-2013, 02:20 AM

Really like how your build is going

and also the fact that you said you'll be doing more mods after some maintenance!

That's what a lot of the fanatics like to hear... I know some are very quick to insult those who's intentions of modding seem stronger than their intentions of having a well operating vehicle.

AtortolanniTFS · 05-15-2013, 08:34 PM

Rear shocks really need to be replaced, so time to lower

...just ordered FK Highsports and 15mm spacers. I'll check back in with pics!

blazedxjan · 05-16-2013, 11:15 PM

Looks good with the projectors, in for pics after suspension.

05-08-2012, 07:32 PM	#41
stevenluczynski Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: orlando Posts: 1,145 My Ride: Is Steel Blue<3 View My Garage	Steel blue FTW __________________ I code cars-p'm me

06-12-2012, 02:48 PM	#43
AtortolanniTFS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 203 My Ride: 2003 330xi View My Garage	Nothing new, but I found what I thought would be a cool photo spot and happened to have my camera in the car. I stopped at what turned out to be a lousy spot with a dirty car and a boring lens. Snapped a million shots but those of you who are photographers know that it can take 100 shots before one stands out. This was the only one that caught my attention, so I figured I'd share. It's my sig now too The rest were along the lines of this: A specific set of long-term plans (after a bit of maintenance): FK Coilovers and spacers VMR V710's (gunmetal?) M-Tech II Front Projector Retrofit with AE's Sport Seats __________________ -Adam "TFS" My Build Thread Last edited by AtortolanniTFS; 06-29-2012 at 07:52 AM.

07-19-2012, 11:44 AM	#44
cak323i Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: RI Posts: 2,536 My Ride: ///M3 & 330i ZHP View My Garage	Adam, The wheels will make a big difference from the start but then you will realize that you need a drop afterwards... I would do those first then maybe look at getting the MTec II front/rear bumpers. Love seeing your progress....looks good so far! __________________ 2004 TiAg ///M3 2003 Imola Red 330i ZHP 1999 *Electric Red 323i* - *SOLD* ZHP Project Thread TiAg ///M Project Thread

07-30-2012, 04:32 PM	#46
AtortolanniTFS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 203 My Ride: 2003 330xi View My Garage	It was great to meet some of you at the Newport Meet yesterday. Afterwords, a few buddies and I decided to hang out a bit. __________________ -Adam "TFS" My Build Thread

12-26-2012, 09:54 PM	#50
AtortolanniTFS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 203 My Ride: 2003 330xi View My Garage	Finally decided to take care of my terrible headlight setup. I did xi_chee's DIY projector retrofit. While I was at it I swapped in some chrome bulbs in the corners for a change. New lenses and AE's are coming up. __________________ -Adam "TFS" My Build Thread Last edited by AtortolanniTFS; 12-26-2012 at 09:54 PM.

11-26-2012, 11:58 AM	#47
Rubberduckzilla Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hatfield/Croydon Posts: 13 My Ride: e46 SilverGrey 330d View My Garage	Love the colour man, one of my favourites! any plans for the wheels?!?

11-26-2012, 02:38 PM	#49
Rubberduckzilla Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hatfield/Croydon Posts: 13 My Ride: e46 SilverGrey 330d View My Garage	Springs or coilovers?? Not a fan of style 5s, but should look good tho!

12-26-2012, 10:20 PM	#51
THECLEANERBEAMER MR.CLEAN ;) Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,065 My Ride: 2002 325i View My Garage	Looks good man! Was it hard? I've looked at solid jakes diy ill probably try it later not really the big on my list __________________ Instagram:thecleanerbeamer

12-26-2012, 10:45 PM	#52
AtortolanniTFS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 203 My Ride: 2003 330xi View My Garage	It was really easy...took about an hour. __________________ -Adam "TFS" My Build Thread

12-29-2012, 10:22 PM	#53
AtortolanniTFS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 203 My Ride: 2003 330xi View My Garage	The projectors update the look of the front end... definitely worth the money. New lenses and AE's coming up. Took a few quick photos in the snow today: __________________ -Adam "TFS" My Build Thread

12-30-2012, 03:38 PM	#54
AtortolanniTFS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 203 My Ride: 2003 330xi View My Garage	A few pics from the snow storm: __________________ -Adam "TFS" My Build Thread Last edited by AtortolanniTFS; 12-30-2012 at 03:38 PM.

12-30-2012, 07:57 PM	#55
cak323i Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: RI Posts: 2,536 My Ride: ///M3 & 330i ZHP View My Garage	Nice pics Adam! Looking great! __________________ 2004 TiAg ///M3 2003 Imola Red 330i ZHP 1999 *Electric Red 323i* - *SOLD* ZHP Project Thread TiAg ///M Project Thread

12-30-2012, 08:44 PM	#56
AtortolanniTFS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 203 My Ride: 2003 330xi View My Garage	Thanks Charlie! It's coming along. Probably won't do anything big until the summer, but most of the fun of modding is the anticipation. __________________ -Adam "TFS" My Build Thread

12-30-2012, 11:21 PM	#57
Signal Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Austin Tx Posts: 124 My Ride: e92 335i, 330i ZHP View My Garage	Great job on the car so far and the headlight conversion. Looks nice and clean! __________________

02-11-2013, 02:20 AM	#58
choegatz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Northern VA Posts: 29 My Ride: 2002 325xi View My Garage	Really like how your build is going and also the fact that you said you'll be doing more mods after some maintenance! That's what a lot of the fanatics like to hear... I know some are very quick to insult those who's intentions of modding seem stronger than their intentions of having a well operating vehicle.

05-15-2013, 08:34 PM	#59
AtortolanniTFS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 203 My Ride: 2003 330xi View My Garage	Rear shocks really need to be replaced, so time to lower ...just ordered FK Highsports and 15mm spacers. I'll check back in with pics! __________________ -Adam "TFS" My Build Thread Last edited by AtortolanniTFS; 05-15-2013 at 09:03 PM.

05-16-2013, 11:15 PM	#60
blazedxjan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Joisey Posts: 159 My Ride: 01 325ci View My Garage	Looks good with the projectors, in for pics after suspension. __________________ 89' 240sx Coupe - Sold ): 98' 328is - RIP 91' Turbo MR2 - Sold 01' 325ci - Current

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