Newbi from Switzerland

[FXtion]

Welcome Tom,

Last time I was in Zurich was 1984 and It's a beautiful city. I lived in Lausan for about 3 months.

Just like Dr.2k said, the Smart Cars look great modded. Keep us posted.

 

[TomCH]

1984? It's a long time ago... i was sweet 15 years old
Yes, Zurich is very nice, but Lausanne too. I like the cities here with a lake...
like Zurich, Lausanne, Geneva, Zurich, Lucerne, Lugano... etc. etc.


Even one hour, then I can get my EX :top: :top: :top:

 

[jc'sfx]

Nice collection of cars there Tom, but like Doc said, i probably would've kept the Bimmer instead.

OT - is it me or that smart car only has 3 lugs?

 

[trainerKEN]

I kinda like the EX ...well, I don't mind it :dontknow:

 

[TomCH]

first pics

Thanks Ken, i liek the EX too

InfinitiScene.com
@jc'sfx: yes it's true, the smart car just has 3 lugs...and just 3 cylinders :bigsmile:

Last friday i get my EX and now, after the weekend i mus say YES, i realy like
the EX. It's exactly the car i want, it's a comfortable car as daily driver.
it was the right decision to trade the bimmer for the EXl. the bimmer is more
sporty and faster to drive than the EX, but for the fun and speed i have my
corvette so i can say i'm happy with the EX...almost...some little mods

what i don't like:
- the wood inside
- the wheels
- ride is a little bit spongy, i think with 20" and another tire it would be better

planed first mods:
- windows tint
- wood trim paint with black piano lacquer
- original 17" for winter tires
- 20" for summer... any ideas guys?

here are some pics:

 

[gto]

Looks good :top:

Ideas?
First thing to go are those wheels, but you knew that.
I would also start dechroming it & painting stuff black. Particularly up front

 

[TomCH]

thanks dave :top:

dechroming? hmmmmm, i like it because it the look is a litle bit exclusive.
i mean any ideas for wheels. i'm lokking for something in 20", not too much blingbling,
a little bit exclusive or sporty.

what you think about Foose Hornet in black/stainless

or the Zinik Minardi

 

[jc'sfx]

Zinik Minardi ... just my .02c

 

[TomCH]

Zinik Minardi ... just my .02c

this was also my first joyce :top: then i saw the Foose, now i'm not sure
what's about the quality of the Zinik?

 

[gto]

The Ziniks look alot like mine, But I dont like the lip at all.

 

[TomCH]

Yes Dave, that's true...

here are the Zinik:


for the Foose i can't find a visualizer with the EX

 

[gto]

Looks cool, but that lip not for me

 

[HumbertoCALI]

Great looking VETT.....

it looks even better with the EURO Plates..

Great to have you join the community..

MOD ON

 

[jc'sfx]

Looks cool, but that lip not for me

The wheels look nice, its just striping on the lip that's kinda throwing it off. I wonder if it's removable?

 

[trainerKEN]

if it's not totally illegal... black out the tail lights and 3rd brake light too... and as for wheel goes... (I know, I Know... I can't get over how big these look) These are 20s but they look bigger... O.Z. Ultraleggeras it's not always about lips (IMO)

 

[fxlr8]

I was so close to getting those oz's .....

Offset was not aggressive enough for me.

 

[trainerKEN]

I was so close to getting those oz's .....

Offset was not aggressive enough for me.

but the offset may be perfect for the EX...

 

[909FX]

Welcome to the scene. Nice rides and good ideas with your EX

 

[TomCH]

guys, i'm back. the first 1400 miles are done, and..... i love that car :xd: :xd: :xd:

Yes, that's true. the offset from oz's are perfect for the EX. But i now have the Zinik ordered, I hope they look great :top: I hope they are here before the first time
snowing, i want to fit them this year I also ordered a xenon upgrade kit...

 

[TomCH]

Today, the sund was shining and we take a ride to the mountains, to Arosa.
There is a way from Chur to Arosa with 360 curves :dthumb

http://www.arosa.ch/en/welcome.cfm?

Here are some pics to show you the EX in the swiss mountains and to show
you a little bit of Switzerland.