Which Color Satin Wrap Should I Choose? RIP Satin Chrome

opasha · 01-15-2015, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kkakonn

After looking at your photos again, those running boards must have been a nightmare to wrap

Half the car was a nightmare to wrap including those. In the cold weather, everything wanted to shrink. We had to re-order new Satin Chrome vinyl because the remaining vinyl left in the garage got so cold that it broke like glass.

Baunton · 01-16-2015, 03:09 AM

opasha 24 hours and counting........ won't be able to sleep tonight

opasha · 01-16-2015, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Baunton

opasha 24 hours and counting........ won't be able to sleep tonight

Well that's if I get the car back tomorrow, and the photoshoot will not be the same day of course. Don't lose sleep over this, my friend. I'm already getting frustrated again since my strut for the airsuspension is not back yet.

Wobbles · 01-16-2015, 06:08 PM

It's OK opasha - if you can wait, so can we... eagerly

opasha · 01-16-2015, 07:39 PM

So yeah, it's definitely not going to be done tomorrow...

- audience's response to me as I walk up to receive the World's Most Patient Man Award (joke).

Gruntion · 01-16-2015, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by opasha

So yeah, it's definitely not going to be done tomorrow...

- audience's response to me as I walk up to receive the World's Most Patient Man Award (joke).

You're kinda my hero! I keep checking this thread hoping you got your car back... You may have to start a new thread when you do get it back! Respect

opasha · 01-16-2015, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Gruntion

You're kinda my hero! I keep checking this thread hoping you got your car back... You may have to start a new thread when you do get it back! Respect

I appreciate the kind words, brother

. My plan has always been to make a new thread with the photoshoot pictures once completed. Thanks

.

Baunton · 01-18-2015, 11:19 AM

opasha Any update on ETA?

opasha · 01-18-2015, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Baunton

opasha Any update on ETA?

It doesn't look like it will be ready for another week. The strut hasn't been returned yet because the necessary parts are being built from scratch. Accuair was under the impression that they might be able to use their build from the E70, but this is not the case since they weight completely different and have different suspensions. Here's to hoping......

delviacv2 · 01-18-2015, 12:37 PM

I can't Wait to see the final Product, Im sure is going to be Jaw Dropping

opasha · 01-18-2015, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by delviacv2

I can't Wait to see the final Product, Im sure is going to be Jaw Dropping

Thanks, bud. I went in yesterday to install my HDLink/APCast system (a big thanks to my friend gatordent for walking me through it

). The system did not come with an RCA to 3.5mm input cable that I needed for sound. I went running around yesterday to Best-Buy, Walmart, and RadioShack, and they all had nothing but cheap cables. I ended up ordering from Amazon Prime (comes tomorrow). I'm already stuck with the crappy 9 speaker HiFi so I can't afford anymore clarity loss with a cheap cable.

Today, I'm going in to install the Thinkware Dual Channel Dash Cam system I bought a month ago.

delviacv2 · 01-18-2015, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by opasha

Thanks, bud. I went in yesterday to install my HDLink/APCast system (a big thanks to my friend gatordent for walking me through it

). The system did not come with an RCA to 3.5mm input cable that I needed for sound. I went running around yesterday to Best-Buy, Walmart, and RadioShack, and they all had nothing but cheap cables. I ended up ordering from Amazon Prime (comes tomorrow). I'm already stuck with the crappy 9 speaker HiFi so I can't afford anymore clarity loss with a cheap cable.

Today, I'm going in to install the Thinkware Dual Channel Dash Cam system I bought a month ago.

Cool, Eventually I want to install one of those HDLink/APCast so I can see Waze on a 10 inch display

pdawg · 01-18-2015, 12:54 PM

What's this HDLink/APCast system you speak of?

delviacv2 · 01-18-2015, 12:55 PM

it mirrors you smart phone display to the idrive

opasha · 01-18-2015, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by delviacv2

Cool, Eventually I want to install one of those HDLink/APCast so I can see Waze on a 10 inch display

Yeah, that's what I'm most excited about. Goodbye BMW Navigation...hello Google Maps, Waze, and Note 4 Multi-Window support!

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Originally Posted by pdawg

What's this HDLink/APCast system you speak of?

This is the system: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...=810630&page=7. gatordent ended up being the guinea pig for this project on our F15s, but was able to successfully install it.

nameisjae1 · 01-18-2015, 08:25 PM

YES to mirroring your phone to our display. How hard is it Omar? gatordent, do you mind posting some pictures of yours?

Thanks.

nameisjae1 · 01-18-2015, 08:27 PM

gatordent , I just clicked on the link. No pictures needed. Thanks.

opasha · 01-18-2015, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by nameisjae1

gatordent , I just clicked on the link. No pictures needed. Thanks.

I'll take high quality pictures of it tomorrow and walk you through it the next time we talk, Jae

. I didn't get to work on it today with him because he had to do his taxes, lol. I'm going in tomorrow morning, and we will finish up the HDLink/APCast install. I'll do a video test with my Note 4 mirroring. We will then install the dash cam.

Mozzulu · 01-20-2015, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by opasha

I'll take high quality pictures of it tomorrow and walk you through it the next time we talk, Jae

. I didn't get to work on it today with him because he had to do his taxes, lol. I'm going in tomorrow morning, and we will finish up the HDLink/APCast install. I'll do a video test with my Note 4 mirroring. We will then install the dash cam.

Can't wait to see the video of the APCast in action... And the whole car when it's finally done!

opasha · 01-20-2015, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mozzulu

Can't wait to see the video of the APCast in action... And the whole car when it's finally done!

Thanks, brother. Unfortunately (again

), there was no progress because he was busy with other commitments, so I haven't been able to go in to complete the rest of the HDLink/APCast and Dash Cam install. We'll see tomorrow.

LatinBimmer · 01-21-2015, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by opasha

Thanks, brother. Unfortunately (again

), there was no progress because he was busy with other commitments, so I haven't been able to go in to complete the rest of the HDLink/APCast and Dash Cam install. We'll see tomorrow.

Jesus! How long are you waiting for?

Baunton · 01-21-2015, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by LatinBimmer

Jesus! How long are you waiting for?

opasha I have some free time in February, happy to help out!

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