So its 2012, a new year and a new look for the E34. A substantial change to the BM for a decade. The AC Schnitzer Type IIs have been sold and replaced with this set of DPE S10 in 20X9.5 and 20X10.5 stretched on 245/30/20 and 245/35/20. It was bought used from an E60 that ordered his set in the deepest dish possible.

Still getting used to the size of the new wheels, especially being my first set of 20s. I felt they gel better with the new body colour more than the Black ACS Type II

In its custom offset which i have yet to find out, and as it seems, DPE and most custom wheels manufacturers hardly reveals dimension numbers. Surprisingly it fits with no major problems. The offset seems pretty spot on though a minimal, say 5-10mm spacer might be useful if I do stretch on smaller tyres in the future.

Not a great deal of poke from the wheels, but good enough for something unplanned. No close ups for now. The wheels are yet to be refurbished, pending decision to paint or polish

The rear need some more slamming and would definitely incur some rubbing and exhaust getting more intimate with the humps, as it already is.

Fills the Arches perfectly.

Top down view

Finally, la pièce de résistance

Haven’t been actively posting for quite a bit. Big apologies. Here’s a post to fill
In the gap

With less than satisfactory updates for the past few weeks, here are some better pictures. The recent nose and paint job did wonders in cleaning up the face as well as the body. The AC Schnitzer replica bodykit was never gloss painted until now. Ever since i put it on the last 7,8 years, it stayed flat black to disguise the waves in the finish.  Something i can never tolerate.

There are still waviness here and there but i am just happy it’s looking better than ever. – Clean. Also, the 3000K front fog bulbs have been installed since its purchase in 2008 from Autobacs in Tokyo.

Other updates includes the 15mm rear wheel spacers to compliment the 19X9.5 Shnitzers. These things really changes the fact from just a set of good looking wheels to a menacing flushed arch stance.

That is it for now. I will also be sending the car in for a full detailing job. So stay tuned for more photos.

What’s new on the E34 for 2010? A new nose, a new windscreen, lighter window tints. Here’s are just 2 simple shots from the phone. The Canon will be unavailable for a while.

What’s planned for the E34? Manual transmission, Massive brakes, More handling bits.

Just not so long ago, I had the opportunity to meet Exotic Mods‘ latest pieces. Owner, Shedden had just finished both the Cayenne + TechArt and Scirocco + Caractere. It’s fresh from the paint oven. To think I was to receive the Scirocco from VW for a test drive and I had already managed to slightly molest a done up one. Claimed to be the first ever modified Scirocco in Malaysia.

I won’t bore anyone with the review of the Scirocco, but for those who loves the current VWs and Audis, this one’s for you. It’s as easy to operate as the DSG Golf V, just bigger. This one, almost completely revamped by Exotic Mods includes:

1. Caractere front bumper add-on
2. Caractere front grille
3. Caractere side skirts
4. Caractere roof spoiler – sports
5. Caractere rear add-on
6. Caractere Twin Exhaust
7. Brembo GT kit Big Brakes – front
8. H&R sport springs
9. H&R anti-rollbars
10. Exotic Mods Stage 2 remap
11. Prius 6000K HID Conversion Kit for Fog Lights
12. Blesk LED Parking Lights
13. Blesk LED License Plate Lights
14. Blesk LED Side Mirror Flood Lights

For more about Exotic Mods, Click here

Just last Friday, the Malaysian chapter of Europrojektz, decided to do a small shoot. The Monsoon season didn’t stop us shooting in the drizzle. Fortunately, the pictures came out well and well worth the effort.

The shoot was done in a local shopping mall, Sunway Pyramid, top floor – car park. The parking lot was far from empty. It was peak Friday dinner hour but we managed anyway.

MINI – the shopping cart.

The Euros in Asia

The legendary Casanova and his US E46 Coupe.

Dubbed D’Evil Machine on BBS LM 20s

Don’t get many tricked-out Audis here, but this B7 takes the cake

All Forced Induced.

Thanks to Abdullah Al-Ahdal | Ahdalphoto.com for taking the time to shoot the 2 cars. Typical monsoon season provided a different perspective and of course, spoilt the shooting session. So there are only 2 shots for now.  Also, I’d like to debut the flat black headlight surrounds by Angeline on the MINI, Done by Herself.

Though the rain screwed the shoot, it still managed to produce the above. At least I have a shot of the E34 in the wet . Another session will be arranged for a full feature. This will probably be the last few shots of the E34 in the current state. Aesthetic changes awaits.

Special thanks to Lewis from MW Design Technik and Europrojektz for the photoshoot. Here’s some of his photos

Here are some pictures from Sepang. it was a double photoshoot. I have to say, the palm sized Canon 500D was fantastic at its default “P” mode. Even shooting against the sunset, the 500D captured the scenes extremely well.