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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 12:21 PM
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VIP'd BMW 535i (e60)

I shot this car last year for a good friend of mine, but took a few new shots yesterday since he just installed air bags. Love it or hate it..

http://www.flickr.com/photos/synth19/8629761403/http://www.flickr.com/photos/synth19/8629761403/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/synth19/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/synth19/8630867378/http://www.flickr.com/photos/synth19/8630867378/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/synth19/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/synth19/8629761463/http://www.flickr.com/photos/synth19/8629761463/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/synth19/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/synth19/8630867290/http://www.flickr.com/photos/synth19/8630867290/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/synth19/, on Flickr
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 12:23 PM
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Nice photos!!!

looking car.

VIP is certainly an acquired taste.
From what I understand the blind love the VIP style.
Old Apr 8, 2013 | 12:28 PM
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It'd actually be a nice car if it wasn't on bags.

I thank the flying spaghetti monster for never thinking this was a good look
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 12:54 PM
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As always, AWESOME pics. I wish I had even 5% of your talent, synth19.

As for the car, well.....I do like everything except the drop.
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 01:05 PM
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I love your photography! I think you need to shoot my ST next!

However, in my opinion I do not like bagged drop, the side skirts, the rear underbody spoiler, the huge trunk lip spoiler, the exhaust, or the stickers on the rear windscreen. And the wheels are just okay. I think those definitely could be improved.

But I do like the Bulls license plate.
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 01:09 PM
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I love your photography! I think you need to shoot my ST next!
NP. PM me anytime for a quote.
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 01:13 PM
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 02:46 PM
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Looks great overall, I wish he'd de-badge the 535i. Who makes the body kit? The side skirts and rear underbody spoiler don't flow well with the rest of the car.
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 02:52 PM
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 03:00 PM
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Love the pics!!

But not a fan of the car. It's almost like the "VIP look" makes the car look even more bloated and overweight. Just can't get into it.
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 03:12 PM
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nice photos. but that body kit just screams early 2000s civic. the led strip also looks out of place on the car.
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 03:40 PM
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BMW can be VIP now? What makes something VIP vs stanced? Are these cars VIP??




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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 03:49 PM
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VIP and stanced are the same style AFAIK. But then again, I don't understand either, so that may be their only similarity.
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by oo7spy
VIP and stanced are the same style AFAIK. But then again, I don't understand either, so that may be their only similarity.
stanced can be any car. VIP mostly pentanes to the type of car, big body 4 door sedans.
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 04:20 PM
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at the cars, but great pictures - as always!
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 04:23 PM
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I kinda like it and great pics'
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 04:27 PM
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This is VIP style/inspired. Modifiications/wheel choice/fitment can define if the car is VIP inspired. Then, there are traditional VIP platforms such as the Cima (Q45), Celsior (LS), etc. Traditionally, VIP are RWD Japanese Luxury cars.
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 04:32 PM
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I like it from the front.


Great pics as always.
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 06:20 PM
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the Front LED makes it look less "VIP"

The sideskirt is too busy

and he needs quad exhaust with bigger tips to pull off a big rear bumper like that.
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr Marco
He has airbags.....
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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synth can make even ugly car look good on pics... props for pics but car is fugly
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 08:45 PM
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Yea airbags have come a long way than what most of you might be thinking.

Handling can be comparable to a decent coilover setup these days.

With that said, im still a big fan of this car.
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 10:26 PM
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Love the photos, not a fan of the suspension setup.
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Old Apr 8, 2013 | 11:22 PM
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With that said, im still a big fan of this car.
You do something like that to your M3 and !
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 12:16 AM
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Haha I always get a good laugh from Acurazine comments.

Exhaust is next on the chopping block.

Also, cars track with air suspension these days. This system I have is comparable to Tein SS-level coilovers and only gives slightly more body roll than my KW V2's.

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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by jmkiang
Haha I always get a good laugh from Acurazine comments.

Exhaust is next on the chopping block.

Also, cars track with air suspension these days. This system I have is comparable to Tein SS-level coilovers and only gives slightly more body roll than my KW V2's.

Please remove the LED strips. Get some 6 series LED and retro fit it if you have to have the LED in the front.
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 12:01 PM
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Not my cup 'o tea.
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
Please remove the LED strips. Get some 6 series LED and retro fit it if you have to have the LED in the front.
I've considered this and its still on my list but haven't really looking up pricing etc. Not sure if the radius of the LED DRL's will match the curve of my bumper.

Damn OEM BMW parts cost more than 3GTL aftermarket parts!
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 01:35 PM
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Love the car, hate the wheels.
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 04:22 PM
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this is like the dubstep of car culture
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 05:50 PM
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Not a fan of the body kit. I can deal with the bags and the wheels though.
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
this is like the dubstep of car culture
Haha not sure what that means...
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Old Apr 9, 2013 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by jmkiang
Haha not sure what that means...
that's ok
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Old Apr 14, 2013 | 04:01 PM
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That car is sick!
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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
the Front LED makes it look less "VIP"

The sideskirt is too busy

and he needs quad exhaust with bigger tips to pull off a big rear bumper like that.
^^^ Well said..... ^^^
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 09:07 AM
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Un-practically slammed.
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Old Apr 28, 2013 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Saintor
Un-practically slammed.
The car has air suspension.
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 08:36 PM
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A truly stunning build!
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 08:43 PM
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Nice shots, for sure.
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Nice ride. To me that body kit makes the car look cheap though.
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