Hey guys,

This thread is in reference to the original ruji poster thread (http://bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=433774) and is concerned with gauging interest for E36 and E30 options.

I have e-mailed him, and have had the following respose..

Honestly, if I had an image of an e30 or e36 that I felt was worthy of a poster, I would print it. Since I don’t, I would need to schedule in a shoot and I am booked through late April. The earliest I could shoot an e30/e36 would late April. In terms of interest, I would be happy if 50 people expressed in interest. My printer will do a minimum of 500 prints and the profit margin on the poster is already incredibly low as is.

So, in order for us to have these posters in the future, please vote yes only if you are willing to pay around $15 (plus p&p) to recieve a poster of similar quality/style.

Below are two of the posters he has at the moment which are amazing.

Thanks for reading:D

http://www.ruji.net/store/images/bmw_330ii_02_preview.jpg

http://www.ruji.net/store/images/porsche_03_preview.jpg

And one amazing magazine pic..

http://www.tuningwerksmag.com/gallery/albums/issue6/aaz.jpg

One more:buttrock

http://www.ruji.net/automotive/images/ruji_39.jpg

Oh yeah and posters on my wall.. if ya wanna see how they look (had em mounted on backing board/coated)(yeah room is dark and flash went off - im lazy so sue me!)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/dennisnz/100_0506.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/dennisnz/100_0505.jpg

I think an awesome idea would be to get one each E30, E36, and E46 M3 lined up or staged nicely, with a title of "Heritage" or something cool like that. Same could be done with the other M cars. We do this type of thing in the Air Force with several different aircraft (IE: P-47, F-105, and an A-10) in formation being called a heritage flight. Judging from the guys other posters, these could be amazing. I'd definitely take a couple for when I get in my dorm room in Korea. It would help me deal with being away from my cars.

i'd definitely rock it

Nice posters but remember you have to be a supporting vendor to sell or advertise stuff here :cop

Ah - im not really advertising tho - like ive asked him if he could do more posters of Bimmers, and the answer was he needs enough numbers..

So its not really advertising.. but maybe some kinda groupbuy feeler? Is that okay? I mean what do you want me to do? I want posters. We all want posters. And if i cant talk about it, i cant get them!

Nice posters but remember you have to be a supporting vendor to sell or advertise stuff here :cop

Let the man slide this one time Daved. ;)

Im not doing it for financial gain - if you see the other thread, its purely so that i can have a badass picture of other bimmers. Plus i never mentioned his websites name etc.. so yeah.

I hope we can get enough people interested to have some done in the future tho.. E39 might be nice too - he's already got pics of that one E39 i posted above..

sign me up, i got the p-car and love it. I want to see a e46 m3, e46 m5, and a e30 m3 lol

Yeah, I'd definitly want one, they look awesome.

BTW I just ordered 2 of his posters-the 330i and the 996 TT, can't wait

-Mike

time to find an e30 worthy. i suggest chris from the east coast. or gustave from LA.

time to find an e30 worthy. i suggest chris from the east coast. or gustave from LA.

Post up pics if you got em, or some links - im sure he wont mind car suggestions either..

Jon sibals E36 should do nicely :D

This would be a grreat idea. I'd definitely buy some.

time to find an e30 worthy. i suggest chris from the east coast. or gustave from LA.Pics or ban :)

How about I3uller's e30 325is...one of the cleanest on the boards, but I think he sold it? Also that Turbo M3 vert on the home page would make a sick picture...

-Mike

How about I3uller's e30 325is...one of the cleanest on the boards, but I think he sold it? Also that Turbo M3 vert on the home page would make a sick picture...

-Mike

he did sell it and now he's off to boot camp, so i wouldn't expect to see him around too much. :(

that def. was one hot e30 though.

-mike

voted:buttrock

Maybe the Admin can also have Wynn do a Bimmerforums calendar (which have been planned but never materialized) or some official posters or something. I'd def love to have one of those too

I def. would be down for an E36 M3 and E39 M5 poster. I alreadt have the porsche and 330i posters and love them

M coupe or no go.

i love those posters!!! E30 m3 would be hott

I'd definetly buy it! Ruji FTW!

No e30?

you can use my M3 if you want to include e30 ;)

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads6/dsc0042edit9wy1137538058.jpg

I'd like one of those E39 posters. :eyecrazy

do jon sibals car... I want that as a poster so bad especially with this guys talent in taking art photography...ooooh

do jon sibals car... I want that as a poster so bad especially with this guys talent in taking art photography...ooooh
werd id pay $15 for a poster of jonsibal's car

Ah nice response rate! Only a few more and we got ourselves a convincing argument! Whens the next bimmerfest-esque meet where wynn could hypothetically go to get a few bimmer shots done at one time?


Edit: He's got more of his work shown here..http://ruji.net/automotive/index.html

If anyone has more car suggestions, links with pics would be nice. Hope he checks this thread once he sees my e-mail..

great idea, i'd buy one maybe even two. The only problem is we have to wait for someone to call up Wynn to schedule a photoshoot, and thats not cheap :(

No, i dont think this is referring to the whole photoshoot package thing he 'does'. It is producing a 'mass produced' poster like the 4 he has at the moment - hence the cost of $15+p&p rather than 2500 plus airfares!

http://ruji.net/automotive/images/ruji_35.jpg

fuk this is hot

I'd buy one if it was an e36 m3...preferably estoril...preferably a coupe...

hmm i think i might have just the car for the job :D

we only need 50 votes for yes right? Almost there.

Dont forget to get your votes in. It will be great to make this happen.

I'd buy one if it was an e36 m3...preferably estoril...preferably a coupe...

hmm i think i might have just the car for the job :D

I think the main criteria is hawtness.

Jon's car is pretty much undeniably hot.. http://jonsibal.com/

Otherwise bfc has plenty of awesome cars.

Im thinking if he needed an op to shoot a few cars, and borrow the car/owner for a few hours - an event like a car club meet/bimmerfest would be suitable.. That way he could snap several types of BMW, and get a good range to take photos of, and see what works for him.

i'd buy 2 posters one of an e36 front/side view and one of the back/side view. jonsibals car would be even better

i'd buy one of an e30, but i don't want an m3 one, i can already get some of those, just a regular e30 of some kind

If it was a hot e36 I'd be all over it for 15 bucks. :buttrock

Excellent. Keep telling people about this thread so we get ppl interested, and have the opportunity for this to happen!

i'd prefer just a clean looking lightly modded e36 m3 or a hot plastic bumpered e30 or m3 :buttrock

Definitely. But one privso: must be a Cosmos M3 E36. :cool

i'd prefer just a clean looking lightly modded e36 m3 or a hot plastic bumpered e30 or m3 :buttrock


personally i think jonsibals car is too modded to get an honest depiction of an e36 m3. i agree with the person above in that i would love to see a clean, lightly modded e36 M3

...estoril/coupe would make it that much nicer :)

Lightly modded would be good - anyone know someone with a photoworthy car? I got no idea where ruji lives either - would make it easier to snap shots..

I would buy. I've been meaning to pick up the other ones for my new place.

Lightly modded would be good - anyone know someone with a photoworthy car? I got no idea where ruji lives either - would make it easier to snap shots..


that's the other reason i might have just the right car for this - he's in Los Angeles, California according to his website.

in fact his cell phone number is a 310 area code which is where i live ;)

looks like some people would like a "JONSIBAL" calendar, **nudge nudge** hey Jon you listening?

maybe a "widebodies of bimmerforums" calendar?

that's the other reason i might have just the right car for this - he's in Los Angeles, California according to his website.

in fact his cell phone number is a 310 area code which is where i live ;)

Come convince us then.. let the image postage begin.. hah:D

that's the other reason i might have just the right car for this - he's in Los Angeles, California according to his website.

in fact his cell phone number is a 310 area code which is where i live ;)
Or we can have 2 estoril coupes since we are both in the LA area ;)

Just saw a thread with some nice shots of a Dakar M. That could have potential (depends if the colour is seen as too controvertial or not..)..

I think its gonna be easy to get a car - its all about the photographer/backgrounds/technique etc.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e117/badgefacekillah/PP002.jpg
stolen from http://bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=471784

I voted yes...I'd vote yes about 3 more times if you could gaurantee the poster would be of an alpine white e36 M.....that'd be the hotness

Or we can have 2 estoril coupes since we are both in the LA area ;)

Definitely!:buttrock


Come convince us then.. let the image postage begin.. hah:D

I'll see what i can do about getting some pictures.

He should check this thread soon - he is currently at a shoot and will check once he's done.

Im going to fiji in an hour so keep this thread alive while im not here.. or ill resurect it when i get back... hoorah!

definately interested in e36 posters

I'd buy the tecnik poster with the 3 series and the CSL front end, that is one badass car!!

Mike

Hi everyone, sorry for jumping in so late on this. It's great to see so much feedback.

DNZ, what a surprise - thanks for posting this up! I don't want to violate any of the forum rules here, so I'm not quite sure how to go about this. Perhaps I could put a quick blog on my site that would allow for comments..? I'll think about this some more.

Just a general update on what's been going on. Fortunately, 06 is turning out to be a very busy year. I'm doing some nice work and momentum seems to be really building. Because of this, I haven't had much, if any, time to devote to the posters. My business is based primarily on assignment and stock photography, and while I love printing and offering the posters up, it brings in very little revenue, yet takes so much time to do.

But I can't tell you guys how surprised I was by the feedback. It really makes it all worthwhile. I was hoping to have 4 more printed by Christmas, but just couldn't get it done.

So here's what I'm thinking, I'm going to hit up some of the local schools and see if a student is interested in interning at RUJI. Duties would include dealing with the print store only, and some light phone work. Print store duties:receiving the order, packing it (I take packing very seriously :) ), and shipping - although I plan on switching to UPS with the next batch, which would save time running to the post office.

If I can find someone, I can have a new set of posters as early as mid-feb. These will be of images that I currently have on hand.

Now that I know there is enough interest for an e30 and/or e36 poster, I can began to prep for a shoot. Earliest that the shoot could take place is late April. From now until then, I'll start gathering a list of cars and conduct a poll of sorts to see which is the most popular.

Thanks again for all the support guys - looking forward to doing the e30/e36 shoot.

-Wynn

p.s. - sending an email direct to me or calling the studio would be the fastest way of getting a hold of me. 213-627-2717. Btw, I'm in downtown LA.

Can't wait for the E36 poster! :D

wish I was in LA, I'd intern...

Jon Sibal's car is nice, but I agree it's too heavily modified. I like the Dakar posted earlier (would be better if cosmos) or the one in RedV's avatar (any cosmos that's shiny and has LTW wheels)

and e30 has to be a pretty much stock m3. red.

i'd offer my car if it wasn't so ordinary, dirty, and covered with rock chips in the front...

But I can't tell you guys how surprised I was by the feedback. It really makes it all worthwhile. I was hoping to have 4 more printed by Christmas, but just couldn't get it done.

So here's what I'm thinking, I'm going to hit up some of the local schools and see if a student is interested in interning at RUJI. Duties would include dealing with the print store only, and some light phone work. Print store duties:receiving the order, packing it (I take packing very seriously :) ), and shipping - although I plan on switching to UPS with the next batch, which would save time running to the post office.

If I can find someone, I can have a new set of posters as early as mid-feb. These will be of images that I currently have on hand.

Now that I know there is enough interest for an e30 and/or e36 poster, I can began to prep for a shoot. Earliest that the shoot could take place is late April. From now until then, I'll start gathering a list of cars and conduct a poll of sorts to see which is the most popular.


So then which cars were the other 4 you had ready for christmas so th speak?

I think as far as getting an intern goes - you could possibly mention it on the regional subforum for where ya live - mayve find someone there.. Tho going through schools will definately turn up results.

As for cars - I think if there was to be an assumed concensus it would be

E36 M3
E30 M3

And these would be relatively stock/tastefully modded rather than full blown show cars to enhance its 'mass appeal'. Also regarding colours, its gonna be a bit hard to reach a concensus, but i dont think it will be a dealbreaker - as long as the colour photographs well with the backdrop you choose - Safe options would definately be something like Arctic silver/CosmosBlack/Hellrot/Avus

Actually, Avus Blue as a whole is a very popular colour on BFC..

Let me know what you think people!

Safe options would definately be something like Arctic silver/CosmosBlack/Hellrot/Avus

Actually, Avus Blue as a whole is a very popular colour on BFC..

Let me know what you think people!

you forgot one of the nicest colors on an e36...estoril ;)

you forgot one of the nicest colors on an e36...estoril ;)

Sorry that one too:)

no matter what, we will love it.

I vote Avus or Estoril Blue E36 M3. IMO those colours are more photogenic.. especially estoril.

I vote Avus or Estoril Blue E36 M3. IMO those colours are more photogenic.. especially estoril.

QFT

we got ourselves a 2 person concesus.. heh..

Anyone else care to speak? Estoril would get my vote too.

How about E30 m3's? Might depend on who has the hottest one.. plus there werent that many colours to chose from.. (by comparison)

+1 Estoril :D

interested if it's an e30 m3.

interested if it's an e30 m3.

feel free to post up cars/styles/colours which you like - discussion will help a better product to be made!

Below are 2 pics, i dont know the owners, but found em on BFC. Hawt.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/dennisnz/SilverM3Cruising.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/dennisnz/Sandiego13.jpg

Oh yeah, found one of an E30... Hellrot would be nice..

Anyway, i think the only way to do this is to find people who are interested to have their cars shot, and live within driving range of wynn..


I love this picture.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/dennisnz/HellrotM3.jpg


E30 represent.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v301/dennisnz/E30M3RedClean.jpg

I would definitely be in for either a E30 or E36 poster.

I'm in. Very in. Bottom line, guys, is that he needs a wide angle picture with a beautiful backdrop. At least, that seems to be the consistant thing in the other ones...

M coupe or no go.
no go

I'd buy both an E30 and E36 poster no matter what colors they are. They should be relatively close to stock, maybe rims and slight suspension, possibly euro clear lighting, but that should be the limit.

For the E36, ESTORIL BLUE for sure. It's the most recognized E36 M color, at least in my experience. People who don't know much about cars still associate estoril with BMW M cars.

I'd say either white, or Henna Red for the E30. But, I think many colors would be good for this car.

I'm definately in on these posters... what about the heritage photo, with the three m3's.... E30, E36, E46... thought that would be a hawt photo... can't wait to see what evolves from this upbringing...

I agree with the Hellrot... :D

here's a few shots of my car:


<img src="http://raptor.nauticaltech.com/~jworms/m3/car.pics/01.23.2006.work.photo.shoot/IMG_0766.small.JPG" border=2> <img src="http://raptor.nauticaltech.com/~jworms/m3/car.pics/01.23.2006.work.photo.shoot/IMG_0769.small.JPG" border=2><br>
<img src="http://raptor.nauticaltech.com/~jworms/m3/car.pics/01.23.2006.work.photo.shoot/IMG_0774.small.JPG" border=2> <img src="http://raptor.nauticaltech.com/~jworms/m3/car.pics/01.23.2006.work.photo.shoot/IMG_0824.small.JPG" border=2><br>
<img src="http://raptor.nauticaltech.com/~jworms/m3/car.pics/01.23.2006.work.photo.shoot/IMG_0867.small.JPG" border=2><br>
<img src="http://raptor.nauticaltech.com/~jworms/m3/car.pics/01.23.2006.work.photo.shoot/IMG_0898.small.JPG" border=2>

Estoril FTW!

ill post a few hot cars that should be considered, but none of them are mine, so i hope no one minds me posting them

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I agree with the Hellrot... :D
Yes, great choice:devillook

Any thoughts on the "heritage" photo.. The e30 Hellrot is gorgeous, love that one... what you guys think?

Any thoughts on the "heritage" photo.. The e30 Hellrot is gorgeous, love that one... what you guys think?


i really like the idea. get the best of all worlds :buttrock

Yes, a group shot would be awesome. Who suggested that?
:devillook

Group, plus individual...


Anyway guys, keep posting if you like - When Wynn has time to do the shots he will e-mail me, and i will revive this thread...

i would love to see how ruji would catch estoril w/ his amazing photography skills..

prayin that the e36 will be estoril :D

or avus :)

how bout bostongrun :)

ill post pics of my car once i get it back from the shop..its a lightly modded estoril

I got my posters shortly before I left the states to come over here, and I never opened them. Just took them out yesterday, and damn are they nice. Bought the Porsche TT, and two of the bimmer ones, and he threw in the last of the four for free. Even had a hand-written note. That's what I call customer service and appreciation. Awesome posters too. I can't put into words how nice the photography is. I will definitely be down for any future posters. My dorm room here needs all the decoration it can get, and these will proudly be displayed in my garage when I get back.

I got the red 328 and the silver z4 posters, and they both look incredible. I had them dry mounted and will be hanging them in my garage soon. I'm up for any further posters, especially an e36.

I want.... *jizz*

Put me down for two if this calender ever comes through.. :)

Any news?

Put me down for two. If its cheaper maybe three :D

Im gonna e-mail him again asking for update on his time.

Im gonna e-mail him again asking for update on his time.

Sooooo - any news?

I'd be up to buy one. The images on the website are very impressive.

I guess now's a good time to bring out the staggered LMs. Here are a couple of pics. I'll get some more out once the rain dries up out here.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/MVEED3/IMG_0884.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/MVEED3/IMG_0885.jpg


Allen

I'd be down for some posters also. Here are a few pics that I believe I've gotten from M3forum.com. I forgot who took the pics and theres been a recent repost with these pics. Well here they are...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/khmrider/ss78.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/khmrider/ss77.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/khmrider/ss76.jpg

I'd be up to buy one. The images on the website are very impressive.

I guess now's a good time to bring out the staggered LMs. Here are a couple of pics. I'll get some more out once the rain dries up out here.


Allen

hey, kind of OT, but do you have any interior shots of your car? is that dove grey interior you have with those seats? how does the color match up with the seats? i'm looking into getting some lightweight seats but want something that will look decent with dove grey.

Thanks.

Hi, Sorry for slow reply, been busy.

Anyway here's his reply..

Hi Dennis,
Great to hear from you. Shooting is going well – thanks for asking. It’s been pretty hectic since the start of the new year.

I am currently booked through April and the earliest I would have time for the shoot would be mid-to-late May. I want to apologize for keeping people waiting, but it’s been nearly impossible to find any free time to work on the bfc shoot. I will post to the board as soon as I am available. Hopefully, people will still be interested at that time.

Thanks again,

Wynn


Looks like the wait may be longer than anticipated - though im sure that it will be worth it.. (plus itll still be faster than the release of pelican part's 3 series manual:D - I still want that...!)

hey, kind of OT, but do you have any interior shots of your car? is that dove grey interior you have with those seats? how does the color match up with the seats? i'm looking into getting some lightweight seats but want something that will look decent with dove grey.

Thanks.


PM'd you.


Allen

defintaely down for a nice e30 poster

I'd be up to buy one. The images on the website are very impressive.

I guess now's a good time to bring out the staggered LMs. Here are a couple of pics. I'll get some more out once the rain dries up out here.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/MVEED3/IMG_0884.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/MVEED3/IMG_0885.jpg


Allen

What color are those sparco's? They look gray but with a hint of brown

I guess I'll just reply to the thread since there's interest...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/MVEED3/IMG_0648.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/MVEED3/IMG_0647.jpg

They're grey Torino2 Sparcos.


Allen

Hey thats cool coz they match the door panels!

So i guess we got a couple of potential cars then!

Kathump kathump squish.

Bump?

Bump for the posters.

E30 M3 - Id like something like carrerasboys car.

E36 M3 - please no painted moldings, that is all I ask.

Id buy one of each.

-Serge

bump because i want some posters

If it ain't locked, bump it.

BUMP

I dont think the posters are being sold. :(

-Serge

What?!?

ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY THREE YES VOTES?!?!

Talk about pent up demand.

Come ON!!!

I emailed him a while ago, he said he isent going to be printing for a while :(

-Serge

I emailed him a while ago, he said he isent going to be printing for a while :(

-Serge

Serge -

Did he say *why* he isn't going to be printing?

BB

Just went to my old emails and he said he doesnt have enough time to print more.

-Serge

I wish some of the ones under "picture package" were being sold. There are some sweet shots

He's replied to me e-mail..

"

I appreciate the update. That's very exciting to know that people are still interested. Has one vehicle emerged that is clearly anyones favorite to be photographed?

Thanks again,

Wynn


So anyone wanna start a 'vote for the car to get photographed' thread? Coz I have no clue! Someone close to him would be better too methinks!

Where is he?

-Serge

I wish some of the ones under "picture package" were being sold. There are some sweet shots

Yeah, def.

-Serge

Where is he?

-Serge

Sez on his website he has a place in LA... Anyone got suggestions?

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=7662771#post7662771

-Serge