Charlie's ///M Project Thread

[WOLFN8TR]

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[cakM3]

Awesome Charlie they'll look great too!


+1 can't wait to see them installed...


:drool

Awesome!


Dammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmn!


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Thanks guys :)




We (I) need you to finish up a full write up for the bmwp rear brakes on the zhp first!


Haha, those brembos look great.

You're absolutely right Jacob :thumbsup Lots have been going on here at my end this season as you know... I agree I need to get back to my ZHP and finish the BMW Performance BBKs...



Damn son!!! Any reason on that instead of the 996 caliper set up?

Got an offer from the seller I could not refuse... and this brake system is nearly identical to what my 997tt comes with from the factory (6-pot front/4-pot rear) :)

[cakM3]

I'm on track for getting my Brembo GT BBKs in March then I will be looking to get a new set of wheels so I'll be sourcing OEM CSL wheels for my ///M for the 2017 season....

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As soon as I do this I will be going forward with the 135i rear caliper retrofit to my ZHP (which is long overdue)....

[///Mvious]

Beautiful! I love these wheels (not that I don't love ARC-8s), but an OE option...lightweight and look great - nice move! Correct me if I'm wrong, the CSL set has a wider front wheel than the Competition package? What is the plan for rubber on these?

[BMWCurves]

Beautiful! I love these wheels (not that I don't love ARC-8s), but an OE option...lightweight and look great - nice move! Correct me if I'm wrong, the CSL set has a wider front wheel than the Competition package? What is the plan for rubber on these?

I don't know about it being "light" (25ish lbs front and 27+ lbs rear), but they do look fantastic. There's a reason so many manufacturers make reps and so many people buy the non-OE option.

[johnrando]

Yes, surprisingly not light-weight (but not heavy) and absolutely beautiful. Plus very cool being the real deal.

[///Mvious]

I don't know about it being "light" (25ish lbs front and 27+ lbs rear), but they do look fantastic. There's a reason so many manufacturers make reps and so many people buy the non-OE option.

Fair point, not light compared to an aftermarket lightweight wheel like the ARC-8 (20-21lbs for 19's), but for 19" Genuine BMW wheels...23.8lb up front and 25lb rears - pretty light relatively speaking

[cakM3]

Beautiful! I love these wheels (not that I don't love ARC-8s), but an OE option...lightweight and look great - nice move!

Thanks :)


Correct me if I'm wrong, the CSL set has a wider front wheel than the Competition package?

The ZCP front wheel is 19x8, the OEM CSL front are 19x8.5


What is the plan for rubber on these?

Going to get Michelin Piot Super Sport tires for my M3 in CSL fitment (235-35-19 front and 265-30-19 rear)

I would get the new Pilot Sport 4S tires but they don't make the right size for the rears in OEM CSL fitment...


With the new BBK setup my 18 inch ARC-8s will no longer fit so that's why I'm going up to 19 inch wheels on my M3.



Yes, surprisingly not light-weight (but not heavy) and absolutely beautiful. Plus very cool being the real deal.

As you know John, all the CSL parts I have on my ///M (with exception of my rear diffuser panel) are OEM CSL [emoji57]

[san]

Can't wait to see the pic of the M3 with the new brakes and wheels/tires!


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[cakM3]

Can't wait to see the pic of the M3 with the new brakes and wheels/tires!

:thumbsup

[WOLFN8TR]

I'm on track for getting my Brembo GT BBKs in March then I will be looking to get a new set of wheels so I'll be sourcing OEM CSL wheels for my ///M for the 2017 season....

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SWEET!! :thumbsup

[cakM3]

SWEET!! :thumbsup

Thanks Gary! [emoji1][emoji1360]


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[cakM3]

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The upgrade to my brakes for the ///M is almost ready to start... I will have this kit purchased by the 17th. I am in the process of sourcing new wheels and right now it's between getting a set of BBS CH wheels (19x8.5 +35 front / 19x10 +20 rear) or OEM CSL wheels... I will have decided by the 17th. Anyway... this will be happening for the upcoming 2017 season. Good things lined up in Charrie's garage....

[BADCLOWN]

Those don't look big enough.......no way it's enough stopping power:thumbsup

[cakM3]

I forgot to add that I will be refreshing my coilover setup since it has been 5 years since I installed my current set.... it's overdue... so yeah, I'm doing this as well...

[johnrando]

Wow, on a roll.

[cakM3]

Wow, on a roll.

Yeah..... looks that way [emoji41]


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[330i ZHP]

Great updates

[derbo]

When charrie upgrades, it comes in waves


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[BMWCurves]

When charrie upgrades, it comes in waves


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*Tsunamis

[cakM3]

*Tsunamis

I was thinking the same thing...

[Sockethead]

That BBK is awesome!

[cakM3]

That BBK is awesome!

Thanks Rob! I am excited to be installing this on my M3 soon :drevil

[cakM3]

Tonight I contacted someone who is in the process of selling their BBS CH wheels (in mint condition) and decided to come back to this style of wheel for my M3... the pull was strong with this wheel....price wasn't too bad either ;)

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There is not a blemish to these wheels so I struck a deal tonight to buy them :drevil
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I really missed having these when I sold my last set and found these as I find them really looking the best on the E46 platform so I'm glad that this set will soon be in my hands [emoji57]

[Johnmadd]

Tires look decent too, nice.

[cakM3]

Tires look decent too, nice.

They have excellent tread life left in them (60%)....money saved can to towards other mods ;) I'm on a roll!!

[Johnmadd]

They have excellent tread life left in them....money saved can to towards other mods ;) I'm on a roll!!

Woohooo!

[hcbeck2689]

Nice!


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[WOLFN8TR]

Man those bad boys look brand new!! [emoji7]

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[cakM3]

Man those bad boys look brand new!! [emoji7]

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Yeah [emoji16]


EDIT: Purchased these bad boys this morning ;)

[johnrando]

Yup, they look perfect. Sweet.

[cakM3]

I might have something else lined up for my M3..........:drevil

[BMWCurves]

I might have something else lined up for my M3..........:drevil

Lol it just doesn't stop

[cakM3]

Lol it just doesn't stop

riding that tsunami wave ;) :thumbsup

[WOLFN8TR]

My ///M is getting Jealous [emoji45]

[cakM3]

My ///M is getting Jealous [emoji45]

These are not the actual pics of the seats being offered to me but this is what I will be getting for my M3 eventually...

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I was offered a killer deal on a set of these seats when I'm ready to move on them....

[cakM3]

At one point while documenting this project thread I posted that I was eventually planning to supercharge this car and someone posted I should install the OEM CSL airbox... well I have since changed my mind since picking up my turbo'd Porsche and have decided I may end up doing just that... When the opportunity came up for me to purchase a new set of seats (previous post above) an opportunity to buy an OEM CSL airbox also came up and I was told there will be more opportunities for me to do just that.... here are a few pics of the one that is currently available for the $5k selling price being offered (no, I'm given a lower price for this if I wanted it) ;)

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Current plans are to continue to add OEM CSL parts to my M3.... there will be more to come folks :drevil

[johnrando]

Those are sweet adds.

[Sockethead]

Nice Charlie!
sooo if you replace your seats.... what are you going to do with the ones you're taking out? ;)

[Stigissimo]

At one point while documenting this project thread I posted that I was eventually planning to supercharge this car and someone posted I should install the OEM CSL airbox... well I have since changed my mind since picking up my turbo'd Porsche and have decided I may end up doing just that... When the opportunity came up for me to purchase a new set of seats (previous post above) an opportunity to buy an OEM CSL airbox also came up and I was told there will be more opportunities for me to do just that.... here are a few pics of the one that is currently available for the $5k selling price being offered (no, I'm given a lower price for this if I wanted it) ;)

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Current plans are to continue to add OEM CSL parts to my M3.... there will be more to come folks :drevil

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[az3579]

Nice Charlie!
sooo if you replace your seats.... what are you going to do with the ones you're taking out? ;)

Well, he does have a ZHP............... ;)

[cakM3]

Nice Charlie!
sooo if you replace your seats.... what are you going to do with the ones you're taking out? ;)


Well, he does have a ZHP............... ;)

Botond is right I do have the ZHP but I first have to ask JP if he still wants my M3 seats since he called dibs on them.

If not then I'm planning to repurpose them into my ZHP and the lumbar support seats currently in my ZHP will be for sale..... do you want them Rob?

[danewilson77]

Those are sweet adds.
+1

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[brettbimmer]

Awesome mods Charlie! Love the BBS rims!

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[cakM3]

+1


Awesome mods Charlie! Love the BBS rims!

Thanks guys! It was time I updated my project threads...

[Sockethead]

Botond is right I do have the ZHP but I first have to ask JP if he still wants my M3 seats since he called dibs on them.

If not then I'm planning to repurpose them into my ZHP and the lumbar support seats currently in my ZHP will be for sale..... do you want them Rob?
That's kind of you but the ZHP seats are too wide for my skinny azz... ;)

[cakM3]

That's kind of you but the ZHP seats are too wide for my skinny azz... ;)

Gotcha!

[cakM3]

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Just had an opportunity come up with a good possibility of getting these instead of the Recaro Sportster CS seats.... if this works out I gotta go for these instead....

[BCS_ZHP]

You just aren't the truth, too much goodness happening here, wish I could afford this level. Have fun with your modding!��

[cakM3]

You just aren't the truth, too much goodness happening here, wish I could afford this level. Have fun with your modding!��

Thanks Bruce! I guess I was lucky enough to be in a position to have these offers to come up ;)

[johnrando]

Another win

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[cakM3]

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These are the seats I will be buying this year for my M3 if the current owner decides to sell them.... they have been stored and are in brand new condition... couldn't ask for better seats to go in my M3 in my opinion.... best part? They're OEM CSL....

[danewilson77]

He's a toy collector?

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[cakM3]

He's a toy collector?

He collects Legos yes...

[Johnmadd]

Score!

[cakM3]

Thanks John! :thumbsup

[BADCLOWN]

Carbon fiber backs on those seats or no?

[cakM3]

Carbon fiber backs on those seats or no?

Jacob, OEM CSL front seats do not have carbon fiber backs...

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but they are OEM CSL....that's what matter to me...

[BADCLOWN]

That's a bummer. Great looking seats but for them being OEM CSL I would expect carbon fiber given other CSL bits are (door panels, console, intake, etc). They'll still look great in there though and keep you snug

[cakM3]

You're right Jacob, they should. Since I'm not using my M3 for long-distance runs these days and primarily keeping it to local cruising/cars & coffee events she's more or less have become a garage queen and this opens me up to other options regarding interior upgrades....


now if I can only get a response for those coupe rear alcantara seats.... that would be progress ;)

[cakM3]

My new BBS CH wheels for my M3 arrived today thanks to a very considerate UPS delivery person... I will install the Brembo GT BBK on my M3 next month then start the long awaited BMW Performance 135i caliper retrofit to my ZHP shortly afterwards (weather permitting)... really looking forward to the 2017 season! Lots going on here...

[holyc0w]

Somebody's getting their alcantara fix. :cool

[johnrando]

Much win here

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[hcbeck2689]

I get so mad when I read your threads Charlie. I'm gonna try and be happy for you, not envious. For real though, love what your doing. I'm hoping one of your cars gets forced induction soon!


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[cakM3]

Somebody's getting their alcantara fix. :cool

I'm just getting started :drevil I really want to get those OEM CSL front seats for my ///M.....:drool :drool :drool


Much win here

Appreciate the support John! Thanks :thumbsup


I get so mad when I read your threads Charlie.

Seems I get that from a lot of people here on this forum... you're not alone ;)


I'm gonna try and be happy for you, not envious. For real though, love what your doing. I'm hoping one of your cars gets forced induction soon!

I hate to dissappoint but neither of my BMWs are getting boosted... I already have a "boosted sled" in my garage and she's wicked fast! Eventually I will be getting an OEM CSL air box for the ///M since I decided to keep her NA... so much more to do still....maybe in the future after I do an engine rebuild I may entertain boosting her...

[330i ZHP]

:cheers

[az3579]

I get so mad when I read your threads Charlie. I'm gonna try and be happy for you, not envious. For real though, love what your doing. I'm hoping one of your cars gets forced induction soon!


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It takes time to get used to this. Take a deep breath, exhale. Woosah! :)

[cakM3]

:cheers

thank you sir.

[johnrando]

Lol BP

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[cakM3]

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These are the seats I will be buying this year for my M3 if the current owner decides to sell them.... they have been stored and are in brand new condition... couldn't ask for better seats to go in my M3 in my opinion.... best part? They're OEM CSL...

EDIT: I talked to the owner of these seats and he decided to sell them to me... looks like I will be adding this to my M3 this year :drevil Just wanted to update my project thread.... so much going on in my garage this year!!!

[SWO Daddy]

Being in the Navy and deployed right now, I have a little more time to surf the forums. I have to tell you that I thoroughly enjoy reading your project threads and various other threads. I don't know where you find the time, focus and funds to do what you do but it's nothing more than amazing (and a little obsessive if you ask me). I look forward to your continuing automotive adventures.

[danewilson77]

Being in the Navy and deployed right now, I have a little more time to surf the forums. I have to tell you that I thoroughly enjoy reading your project threads and various other threads. I don't know where you find the time, focus and funds to do what you do but it's nothing more than amazing (and a little obsessive if you ask me). I look forward to your continuing automotive adventures.
Be safe SWO. It'll get better after ORSE.

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[Ridgey]

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These are the seats I will be buying this year for my M3 if the current owner decides to sell them.... they have been stored and are in brand new condition... couldn't ask for better seats to go in my M3 in my opinion.... best part? They're OEM CSL...

EDIT: I talked to the owner of these seats and he decided to sell them to me... looks like I will be adding this to my M3 this year :drevil Just wanted to update my project thread.... so much going on in my garage this year!!!

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[cakM3]

Be safe SWO. It'll get better after ORSE.

+1


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[WOLFN8TR]

VERY NICE!!!!!

[derbo]

I really like the CSL seats! It's a shame it doesn't have harness guides otherwise I would love those for my car. :) I guess custom pole positions in alcantara must do.. ;)

[johnrando]

Very nice!

[cakM3]

Getting my M3 ready for Spring... found these pics I took last season to get me in the mood today as I'm watching a lot of snow falling outside... :)

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Sweet carbon fiber goodness found on my OEM CSL door panels
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Just gotta wait a few more weeks before winter is finally over and I can start taking the M3 out again ;)

[cakM3]

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These were purchased today for my M3. Brembo GT BBK. The seller will be shipping these out to me by the upcoming weekend... :drevil

Yes, I will be cleaning and then applying some sealer to the calipers before I install them...

This April will be a busy month when I start installing this kit to my M3. Then I will retrofit the rear 135i Performance calipers to my ZHP to have both cars ready for the 2017 season :thumbsup

[Johnmadd]

Very nice Charlie. Just curious on the cleaning and sealing process... am I not doing something right?

[cakM3]

Very nice Charlie. Just curious on the cleaning and sealing process... am I not doing something right?

Call me...


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[WOLFN8TR]

Getting my M3 ready for Spring... found these pics I took last season to get me in the mood today as I'm watching a lot of snow falling outside... :)


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And this M3 has 175K on it!! Win Win Win!!

[BADCLOWN]

I love carbon fiber lol.

[danewilson77]

And this M3 has 175K on it!! Win Win Win!!
I hate seeing that Jeep through the other window.

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[704sw]

I hate seeing that Jeep through the other window.

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Anyone want to clonestamp it out?

[WOLFN8TR]

I hate seeing that Jeep through the other window.

That's a good point! PHOTOSHOP CHARLIE!!!

[cakM3]

I hate seeing that Jeep through the other window.

I hate seeing that Jeep thru my window as well Dane....


Anyone want to clonestamp it out?


That's a good point! PHOTOSHOP CHARLIE!!!

I'm not that good at photoshop but if someone is and they want to "delete" that hideous Jeep from my window then by all means feel free to do so :thumbsup

[704sw]

I'm not that good a photoshop but if someone is and they want to "delete" that hideous Jeep from my window then by all means feel free to do so :thumbsup

The reason I asked if anyone wanted to do it instead of doing it myself is because Adobe finally realized I'm no longer a student [emoji1304]

[cakM3]

The reason I asked if anyone wanted to do it instead of doing it myself is because Adobe finally realized I'm no longer a student [emoji1304]

I would have "erased" all other cars in that picture if I knew how to photoshop a long time ago. Perhaps someday if someone shows me how...

[cakM3]

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I just got the word that my kit is getting shipped to me today [emoji41]

Got these updated pics
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Now the fun part... waiting for this kit to arrive. Pics will be taken once I take receipt of this kit. Looking forward to installing this on my M3 next month...:drevil


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[WOLFN8TR]

My ///M is so jealous right now!! :drool

[cakM3]

My ///M is so jealous right now!! :drool

In time Gary you will have just the ///M you have always wanted... you have made awesome strides in setting up your ///M so far! :thumbsup

Can't wait to see your new OEM CSL bootlid installed on your ///M! It will look stunning!!!

[cakM3]

Current list of mods - 19MAR2017

- OEM Black Interior Retrofit (dash, front and rear seats, rear deck, and carpeting)
- OEM ///M Black front seats w/ full Lumbar Support & Memory
- OEM CSL Interior Door Panels
- OEM CSL Door Handles
- OEM CSL Center Console
- OEM CSL Bootlid
- OEM BMW Performance Short Shift Kit
- BMW Performance Carbon Fiber Strut Brace
- OEM BMW Factory alarm retrofit
- OEM BMW TCU 13th Gen upgrade/retrofit
- OEM LCM s/w vers 4.5 coded/installed; one touch-triple blink enabled
- OEM Oval rear view auto-dim mirror
- OEM F10 ///M5 lit shift knob retrofit
- ///M Oil Cap
- OEM E92 LED rear license plate lights
- OEM BMW First Aid Kit
- OEM BMW Windshield @ 150,000 mi
- OEM BMW ALU TECH interior trim - in use
- OEM BMW Titan Shadow interior trim - spares
- BMW Euro cross-drilled rotors
- BMW Homelink Module
- X5 LED Fog Light retrofit (High Power 20W CREE LED 6000k lighting)
- ZKW lens swap for my headlight projectors -- OE Bosch lens removed
- IAT Relocation
- ///M oil cap
- G.A.S. BMW 1.2 Bar Coolant Cap (Black)
- CNC'd Oil Filter Cap from Max @ M3Forum.net
- Billet aluminum dip stick
- Sprint Booster
- Tekarbon 1x1 Carbon Fiber CSL rear diffuser
- 365Autosports one-piece CSL 1x1 carbon fiber lip spoiler (ICONZ style) - also have a spare set in my garage
- Scorza Carbon Fiber CSL Center Console - deleted passed on to Gary
- BC Racing "BR series" coilovers
- Authentic Gruppe M Carbon Kevlar CAI
- Afe smooth Intake elbow
- UltraGauge OBDII Gauge
- Intravee II integration
- BMW SIRIUS Satellite module retrofit
- ARC 8 18" hypersilver wheels w/ Hankook Ventus V12s 245/275s (summer ///M wheels) 18X9.5 ET22 and 18x10.5 ET27
- 19" BBS CH wheels w/ Michelin P4S 245/275s (summer use only) 19X8.5 ET35 (CH14) and 19X10 ET20 (CH17) - 2017 Season
- ///M aluminum pedals
- TiAg Color matched corner reflectors
- White LED side markers
- CDV delete
- Monochrome ///M badges (on engine cover, trunk badge, side grill badge)
- Monochrome BMW Roundels (TiAg/White)
- Valentine V1 hardwire
- Eurosport Design Stainless Steel double-walled exhaust tips
- HID 6000k lighting (D2S)
- Wheel stud conversion (75mm studs)
- Brake Force Display (BFD) Stage 3 coded in
- Stereo upgrade from stock HK - Rockford Fosgate speakers/amp & Alpine speakers/QuartMB 1000 amp subwoofer - Thanks Kyle!!!
- Rear window switch mod to allow one-touch close feature - thanks Kyle!!!
- Smoked side markers - thanks Kyle!!!
- Rear fenders rolled
- Carbon Fiber e-Brake handle - thanks Ryan!!!


Current mileage: 174,779



Future mods / maintenance...

Mods:
- Brembo GT BBK install (Install April 2017)
- Stealth One Valentine One/Navi Display Interface (2017 season)
- UUC Evo3 SSK install (2017 season)
- OEM CSL headers
- SGT Section 1
- SGT Section 3
- Anti-Laser AL G9 (eventually)
- Challenge Carbon Fiber 1x1 CSL roof panel retrofit (roof panel and roof bow purchased)
- OEM CSL airbox
- OEM Front CSL seats

Maintenance:
- Cooling system refresh (hoses, expansion tank, thermostat, water pump, radiator and sensors) - 2017 season
- FCAB/RTAB - 2017 season
- New ignition coils and spark plugs - 2017 season
- GUIBO/Centerline bearing
- Check VANOS tabs
- New Michelin P4S tires




D E L E T E D
- Original bootlid
- OE front and side chrome grills
- Center front license plate holder
- Front yellow corner reflectors
- OE SOS Rear View Auto-Dim Mirror
- Black center console arm rest (transferred to my ZHP)
- Entire grey interior
- OE ///M Strut Brace (sold to Ben)
- OE "Broomstick" shift knob
- Scorza Carbon Fiber CSL Center Console (passed on to Gary)
- OEM BMW 6-disc CD changer/HK Amp & Speakers
- BOSCH headlight lens
- Strassentech style front lip
- OE 4th Gen TCU Module
- OE 18 inch wheels
- 35% window tint



There will be more I'm quite sure... I'm not finished setting up my ///M

[nextelbuddy]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3727/33405643101_ee598d0c50_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/STWDRP)re edited (https://flic.kr/p/STWDRP) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr

[danewilson77]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3727/33405643101_ee598d0c50_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/STWDRP)re edited (https://flic.kr/p/STWDRP) by Shawn Robertson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/nextelbuddy/), on Flickr
Win.

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[cakM3]

Win.

+1

Thanks Shawn!!! :thumbsup

[nextelbuddy]

it was relatively quick so i missed some edges near the window door areas unfortunately sorry!

[cakM3]

it was relatively quick so i missed some edges near the window door areas unfortunately sorry!

I see that... but if you took your time it would come out amazing...

[johnrando]

So much drool for this. And, much better background than the Jeep.

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[PdZHP]

I like how you did the side view mirror, lol awesome.

[TheFinanceGuy]

I like how you did the side view mirror, lol awesome.

Totally missed that detail. Winning.


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[cakM3]

My Brembo GT BBKs arrived this afternoon delivered safely by Fedex Delivery. I helped him bring my 4 packages to the door :drevil Yep... I actually purchased this kit for my M3.... long time commin' ;)

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I will be installing these in a few weeks when weather gets warmer. Can't wait to get these installed [emoji16]

[WOLFN8TR]

I love getting boxes full of car goodies!!

Love this photo!!

https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3727/33405643101_ee598d0c50_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/STWDRP)

[cakM3]

I love getting boxes full of car goodies!!

Love this photo!!

https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3727/33405643101_ee598d0c50_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/STWDRP)

I love this photo as well Gary :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Looks like its going to be a perfect weekend. I will be upgrading the brakes on my M3 today. Just broke out my Brembo GT brake kit today...
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Got my front calipers wiped off and polished. Will be installing these first :drevil


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[cakM3]

Got ont test fitted on my M3 :drool These 380mm rotors are huge!!
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The Brembo BBKs look absolutely amazing with BBS CH wheels!!
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[Johnmadd]

:drool

[Sockethead]

Boy, they sure are pretty :)

[cakM3]

Thanks guys! Love how these calipers fill out my 19 inch wheels. [emoji1417]

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[BMWCurves]

Mmmm that looks good

[L0veZHP]

uff! What Charlie looks like to me --> :pimp

[BADCLOWN]

Fills the barrels out perfectly.

[danewilson77]

Perfection

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[cakM3]

Thanks everyone! Botond came up to give me a hand installing my BBKs so when we're finished I will give him the honors of bedding in my pads and have some fun driving my M3 :drevil

I actually find enjoyment watching Botond having fun driving my cars :)


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[WOLFN8TR]

Now that looks Good! :pimp

[az3579]

I love Brembo's attention to detail with their products. The installation was a breeze because of the way they designed their kit.

For example:
My most dreaded part of any caliper swap is having to deal with the fluids. Trying to get the old brake hoses off and the new ones on is usually something I wish I could skip. With this kit, however, it was way easier than I expected. The stainless brake hoses that attach to the caliper attach with a banjo bolt instead of the stupid "thread it in" style hose that the stock brakes use. The line is also bent at the head to make it easy to clear the caliper during installation so it doesn't scratch it up. The top part of the hose that attaches to the hard brake line is also a breeze to install. I didn't have to "two wrench" it; all I had to do was screw in the hard brake line into the hose and that was it. No rotation or PITA fitment issues for the wrench. It was that easy. There was plenty of slack so you can route the hose the way you need to without worrying about stretching during hard turning.

Having arrived there not wanting to deal with the brake hoses, the ease of installation left me feeling excited to start the rears next weekend. :thumbsup

[RUS_ZHP]

Stunning!!!

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[johnrando]

Perfection!

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[cakM3]

Thanks Botond for your impressions of this kit. I too was impressed by how well designed and easy to install this kit was.


Stunning!!!


Perfection!

Thanks guys! I have to agree with you on this ;)


Once I get done with this upgrade I will be moving onto the ZHP's BMW Performance rear 135i caliper upgrade... I will be taking more pictures of the install when I do this project. I know there are a few who are looking forward to this :drevil Stay tuned.....

[ZHPizza]

Sweet sassy molassey.


More pics.

[Sockethead]

Its great that you two are close enough to help each other out...

[san]

Nice! Looks great...


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[cakM3]

Sweet sassy molassey.


More pics.

Thanks! There will be more pics when I finish my rear BBKs. I have to mount my new 275's on my rear wheels first before finishing the rears.


Its great that you two are close enough to help each other out...

I agree Rob!


Nice! Looks great...

Thanks! :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Getting new 275's mounted on my rear wheels this morning. The 285's that were mounted were rubbing way too much... glad I'm getting rid of them for tires that fit perfectly in my current setup [emoji1419]

I can now proceed and finish my Brembo GT BBK upgrade tomorrow :drevil


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[WOLFN8TR]

I haz 275's...

[cakM3]

Getting my rear Brembo GT BBKs mounted today with BPs help [emoji41]
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Getting the caliper and caliper bracket torqued then checking everything before mounting my wheel.
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[anandoc]

Nice werk Charlie/BP. In for pics of the final product.

Looks like BP is getting some much needed supervision from Charlie ;)

[BMWCurves]

BBKs look so good.

[cakM3]

Thanks guys!! Driver's side now done! Moving on to the last corner :drevil

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Looks so damned nice!!

Edit: BP and I just finished installing my Brembo GT BBKs on my rear wheels. Brakes have been bled and all I got to do now are bedding in the new pads which will be done tomorrow. Since BP will be back I will give him the honors in bedding in my pads [emoji1][emoji1419]

Fronts:
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Rears:
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[johnrando]

Awesome. Love family helping family.

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[///Mvious]

Beautiful...need some proper full profile pics though to get the full effect

[WOLFN8TR]

Beautiful...need some proper full profile pics though to get the full effect

I'm sure thats exactly what Charlie is doing right know. [emoji6]

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[cakM3]

Here are a few pictures of the finished product... :drevil

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The concave of these BBS CH rear wheels look amazing :drevil
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[Sockethead]

Looks great Charlie!

[///Mvious]

:thumbsup

[Johnmadd]

29738

:drool

[cakM3]

You guys are too kind... I'm still working on the picures...

When Botond and I took the M3 out to bed in the brakes I observed many people staring at my car as they passed. It's funny how a proper BBK will grab people's attention while you're driving. I actually found this amusing to observe....

[anandoc]

Looks amazing Charlie! I hope I get to see your car(s) in person sometime soon.

[cakM3]

Looks amazing Charlie! I hope I get to see your car(s) in person sometime soon.

Thanks!!! I would love to make the drive up to Canada this summer either in my M3 or Porsche but I have conflicts this summer thanks to weddings.... ugh! I'd rather be going on a road trip than going to any wedding to be honest.... there, I said it...

[WOLFN8TR]

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[Ridgey]

Woowwwwww looking awesome. I can't believe how low you are as well. The yellow really pops compared to all silver. Good lawd.

[cakM3]

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Thanks Gary! :thumbsup


Woowwwwww looking awesome. I can't believe how low you are as well. The yellow really pops compared to all silver. Good lawd.

A really good friend of mine helped me to set up my ride height and stance. For street cruising this is the perfect look in my opinion. Low but not slammed...

This car along with my sled are my weekend toys ;) Thanks for your complement! :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

Looks perfect.

Essssate+

[cakM3]

Looks perfect.

Essssate+

Thanks brother! :thumbsup


I just updated my mod list on the first page. I looked at the first few pictures of my M3 the first week I took delivery of her and looking at my recent pictures I took over the weekend shows two very different cars... What a transformation my ///M has gone thru!

[WOLFN8TR]

I looked at the first few pictures of my M3 the first week I took delivery of her and looking at my recent pictures I took over the weekend shows two very different cars... What a transformation my ///M has gone thru!

Ya it's Amazing the difference!! Well done Charlie!! :thumbsup

[ZacharyMikel]

Holy crap, Charlie that kit looks insane. So mean. Nice work!!!

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[cakM3]

Ya it's Amazing the difference!! Well done Charlie!! :thumbsup

Thanks Gary! As you know this is just all part of my "work in progress" :)


Holy crap, Charlie that kit looks insane. So mean. Nice work!!!

Thanks Zach! I have to agree this Brembo GT BBK is insane! So is the price for these by the way.... You either have to be "baller status" to have this kit or just plain crazy... I look at myself as just plain crazy when it comes to my cars...

[cakM3]

I was chatting with Colin (ventura_328Ci) this evening and I will now be sourcing the Euro OEM M3 side mirrors w/ auto-fold feature in May. So that means I will be working on my side mirrors before my birthday and have the autofold capability added to my M3. :drevil

[ZHPizza]

Dirt nasty goodness

[cakM3]

Dirt nasty goodness

[emoji481]


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[johnrando]

So cool

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[cakM3]

So cool

Thanks John! Just took the ///M out of hibernation officially today... getting reacquainted wtih the girl again ;) Loving driving my ///M all over again :biggrin

[cakM3]

I took my ///M to a BMW meet in Massachusetts today and met up with a lot of nice people and a few friends. The owner of the detail shop hosted the event and when I rolled in they asked me to park my car at the corner spot as you roll into the facility. I got to park my ///M right next to Patrick and Serj so that was an awesome start to a very nice and pleasant day :thumbsup

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This was a picture Patrick sent me
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one of the most amusing moments of today came when I was sent this after the person who checked out my M3 sent this message...
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It doesn't matter who sent this but what was sent made me smile as it should any owner who takes extreme pride in their car. ;)

[RUS_ZHP]

That's a nice shots Charlie!
Your car looks 1000 times better in person.
Now I need to see your ZHP in person as well-:)))

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[cakM3]

That's a nice shots Charlie!
Your car looks 1000 times better in person.
Now I need to see your ZHP in person as well-:)))

Thanks Serj! It will be about a month before my ZHP will be going anywhere. I will be catching up on much needed maintenance and upgrading her rear calipers. I will also be getting her a much needed detailing so she will be ready for when I introduce her to you :thumbsup

[WOLFN8TR]

Looks like a good time. Nice pictures! [emoji2]

[johnrando]

:like

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[RUS_ZHP]

Thanks Serj! It will be about a month before my ZHP will be going anywhere. I will be catching up on much needed maintenance and upgrading her rear calipers. I will also be getting her a much needed detailing so she will be ready for when I introduce her to you :thumbsup
Good.
Good luck on the brakes retrofit.

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[cakM3]

Looks like a good time. Nice pictures! [emoji2]

It was a nice meet. The enthusiasts who showed up were all nice to talk to. The owner of the facility was awesome as well :thumbsup


:like

:)


Good.
Good luck on the brakes retrofit.

Thanks Serj! I think once I have the brake upgrade complete, you will be impressed! I will be starting this project soon :drevil

[cakM3]

Today my M3 got a much needed oil change and rear brake sensor replacement as well as a 4-wheel alignment.

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The mechanic working on my car today told me that my M3 is the cleanest and best kept example he sees coming to the dealership.

One of my friends working in the parts department also said the mechanics all talk about how you can eat off of my engine compartment because its so clean.

Apparently they all use my M3 as their "reference standard" for well-kept M3s.

All I can say is that it was nice hearing all of this and all I can do is keep trying to take good care of my cars [emoji41]

It's a labor of love for sure! [emoji1417]

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[Ridgey]

Don't you love validation? haha I'm the same way. Love the feedback.

[cakM3]

Don't you love validation? haha I'm the same way. Love the feedback.

I agree it's always nice to get validation of the work you put into your car :thumbsup I like to use the feedback I get from people who are in the business of fixing cars as an indication whether or not I'm staying on course.

I have been accused in the past of ruining a car due to putting on cheap "Korean made" quality parts but then that was their opinion. To me if the part looks right and is of good quality, in other words the part has not gotten any negative feedback from the community overall, then I personally don't see any issue with using that part. It's not like I'm using a part that just came out with no history to it. I'm very selective on what I put on my cars and my cars show that when compared next to stock versions of the same car. Point is that there will always be haters out there. just follow your vision and as long as you keep your car maintained and clean... you should be okay :thumbsup


Thanks for your comment on my project thread Ridgey! :thumbsup

oh, one more thing I would like to add is that as nice as my cars are... I know there are others out there that are much nicer than mine. I can come up with a few examples.... Adam's (M3Dragon) M3 is the reference standard I use when modding my M3 as I feel it is the best M3 in this country... then there's JeppeJ's custom converted M3 sedan... probably one of the nicest E46 examples in the world in my book. Both cars clearly in a level all by themselves. Shows just how far you can go if you desire :thumbsup

[Sockethead]

Stu's wagon comes to mind too though far from stock.
Charlie, I think all your cars are tastefully done :)

[slater]

Stu's wagon comes to mind too though far from stock.
Charlie, I think all your cars are tastefully done :)

yeah... except for that 911. what a POS!

hahahahahahaha :)

[johnrando]

Well said Charlie. And, very cool.

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[cakM3]

Stu's wagon comes to mind too though far from stock.
Charlie, I think all your cars are tastefully done :)

True Rob!! Stu's wagon is also one of the best examples of tastefully modded cars out there! Very well thought out and executed! Also one of my favorite E46s out there! :thumbsup Thanks for mentioning this and thanks for your complement!


yeah... except for that 911. what a POS!

hahahahahahaha :)

Yeah Peter, I completely ruined my 997 by putting on cheap aftermarket parts! hahahahahahaha!!


Well said Charlie. And, very cool.

Thanks John! :thumbsup

[slater]

Yeah Peter, I completely ruined my 997 by putting on cheap aftermarket parts! hahahahahahaha!!

yeah, and you're laughing all the way too! :)

man.... i love 911s. i gotta see yours one day.

[cakM3]

yeah, and you're laughing all the way too! :)

man.... i love 911s. i gotta see yours one day.

Peter, I really need to plan a trip up with my 997 to hang with you guys over a nice 3-day weekend [emoji41][emoji1419]

I still have a few things to do though before doing this...


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[orange260z]

Yeah, too bad you couldn't make it up with BP last year. Speaking of which, I haven't heard from BP... are you guys thinking about the same weekend at Calabogie this year? That's in two weeks!

[cakM3]

Yeah, too bad you couldn't make it up with BP last year. Speaking of which, I haven't heard from BP... are you guys thinking about the same weekend at Calabogie this year? That's in two weeks!

Ayan, are you sure on the dates? I thought Calabogie was in July because I can't make it up there due to a wedding I have to be at in Colorado around that time-frame...

[az3579]

Yeah, too bad you couldn't make it up with BP last year. Speaking of which, I haven't heard from BP... are you guys thinking about the same weekend at Calabogie this year? That's in two weeks!
Wrong event. That's the Victoria Day single-day event. The one I usually go to is the 2-day one in mid-July (15+16).

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[orange260z]

Didn't you come up in May last year? Anyway, see you in July!!

[cakM3]

I took this picture yesterday when I went to Herb Chambers' first Cars and Coffee meet of the 2017 season.

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Looking at their facebook page you will see that there were a lot of area enthusiasts there with all types of cars. This was an car enthusiast's meet and it was nice to see a lot of people of all ages rolling in with their cars :thumbsup

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Had to add these pics.... just because...
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Then as I was leaving the event the staff took this pic and then posted it on their facebook page...
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but for any of you who know who Herb Chambers is, the pic below was the high point of my time there...
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I turned and as I did I recognized Herb coming up to my group (my friend Chris Nannan to my left) and I immediately said hi to him and thanked him for serving in the military and for setting up his annual cars and coffee meets. Then we started talking about cars and I mentioned to him I saw an episode on Chasing Classic Cars where his friend Wayne Carini of F-40 Motorsports helped him track down one of his Ferrari's. Needless to say we had a very pleasant chat and it was nice to meet someone who truly loves cars as much as a lot of us do :thumbsup

His next cars and coffee is on June 11th... looking forward to bringing my sled to this event :drevil because it will be at Herb Chambers Porsche of Burlington ;) Botond you should come with me this time.... I will let you take my M3!

[BADCLOWN]

Sounds like that dude is loaded.

GT2RS decimates all!

[johnrando]

A true enthusiast, very cool.

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[cakM3]

Sounds like that dude is loaded.

He does very well for himself Jacob :)


GT2RS decimates all!

Oh yeah!!!


A true enthusiast, very cool.

Yeah when I was talking to him I was thinking the same thing! He was very enthusiastic and took the time out of his day to be with all of us. I thought that was cool!

[az3579]

Botond you should come with me this time.... I will let you take my M3!

Alright, deal. :)


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[danewilson77]

So much drool.....
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[cakM3]

Alright, deal. :)

I thought you would like that arrangement!


So much drool.....
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Thanks boss! :)

I processed two more pics from yesterday's meet... just had to share some more...
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messin with the camera settings and came up with this.... it's not 100% perfect but I kinda like how it looks...
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[johnrando]

Great shots!

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[cakM3]

Gary brought this to my attention and sent me a link... apparently CarKing liked pictures of my car and posted them on their for sale auction and slapped their label on my pictures...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/391795580324 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/391795580324)

I'm gonna have to go thru my pics apparently.... thanks for the heads up Gary :thumbsup

[az3579]

Gary brought this to my attention and sent me a link... apparently CarKing liked pictures of my car and posted them on their for sale auction and slapped their label on my pictures...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/391795580324 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/391795580324)

I'm gonna have to go thru my pics apparently.... thanks for the heads up Gary :thumbsup

I can't wait to see you rip them a new butthole.

[BADCLOWN]

Wow

[cakM3]

I can't wait to see you rip them a new butthole.


Wow

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4269/34524762940_b6bac79d11_z.jpg

My original pic:
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ICONZ%20Lip/_DSC6319_zpse7fab3d0.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4198/34911820395_2dea79f570.jpg

My original pic:
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ICONZ%20Lip/_DSC6310_zpsd2a3fe25.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4201/34748325632_31d96c66f7.jpg

My original pic:
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ICONZ%20Lip/_DSC6308_zpsb4a8e77b.jpg


As you can see in the above pictures, carkingtuning decided to stamp my photos with their logos then placed them on their for-sale ad on eBay. At first I thought it was cool but then when I noticed their logos on my pictures and that they were selling a product I have never seen from them, that's when I started having issues. I wouldn't want anyone to buy from them thinking what they are seeing from my pictures is what they are actually getting since I have never seen their products.

Since the vendor has not responded to my messages I have contacted eBay staff and am in the process of having this auction removed...

[Karl Lazlo]

"Hi, I'm cakM3. Fuck you, pay me."

[WOLFN8TR]

"Hi, I'm cakM3. Fuck you, pay me."

Ha Ha NO Doubt!!

[Karl Lazlo]

Ha Ha NO Doubt!!

I'm not what you could call a big, "law & order" kind of guy... But copyright infringement and IP theft is a HUGE issue for me.

[fredo]

Those guys are not honest at all.

[704sw]

I'm not what you could call a big, "law & order" kind of guy... But copyright infringement and IP theft is a HUGE issue for me.

It should be a huge issue for anyone. The second you use another person's image with the intent of it helping to generate profit, you open yourself up to a legal shitstorm. Olin Mills sues people who reproduce its photographs for obituaries for ****s sake.

[WOLFN8TR]

They might take awhile to respond Charlie. See below...


They were really helpful in working with me. I think they only check their email once a day though haha. Took 6 days of back and forth to get the final deal done. But, as soon as he said we had a deal, I had a link to purchase.

[nextelbuddy]

i had a similar issue whe i posted my car pictures on reddit using flickr links and then someone messagd me on FB letting me know that a popular e46 group on instagram posed a pic of my car but didnt credit the owner or photographer. i commented on the image saying "hey thats my car how about a mention of my use rname :)" but nothing.. then DMd them on instagram and got no response but they continued posting more pictures of other cars.... basically they make money posting other peoples cars usually with permission and since they had so many followers they leverage that for advertising with other companies etc...


since 3 days went by with no reply i just filed a copyright claim with instagram and the post was removed along with the 5000+ likes it had :) in a few hours. then they messaged me back saying hey why did you do that.

some people are just really entitled and have no clue how the world works.

[cakM3]

Several people, including myself, sent them a message telling them to remove my pictures and I got a message from them...

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4201/34576568230_b93fb55e90_h.jpg

I thanked them for doing the right thing by removing my pictures.

[danewilson77]

Lol....

Sent from my S8+

[cakM3]

I will be sourcing a new carbon fiber hood for my ///M among other items soon....

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4282/35416580796_757d844fe7_b.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4214/34646817983_3baf842866_b.jpg

EDIT: I decided to stay with my OEM aluminum hood as I found it to be very light weighted.

[ZHPizza]

That's gonna look dirt nasty mean

[johnrando]

Beauty!

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[cakM3]

That's gonna look dirt nasty mean


Beauty!

Thanks guys....there is a reason for going this route... :drevil

Going to install a few things I have laying around...
- UUC EVO3 SSK

Other projects I'm lining up to be done during the 2017 season:
- complete cooling system overhaul
- eventual VANOS maintenance

[WOLFN8TR]

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[Sockethead]

Your car just keeps getting better and better Charlie! :)

[cakM3]

Your car just keeps getting better and better Charlie! :)

Thanks Rob.... with every setback comes an opportunity to mod. ;)

[cakM3]

I saw an E46 ///M on my way to work this morning and realized just how much I miss driving my M3... speaking of which, I am about to start tearing into my car so I can swap out my OEM front radiator support for a much stronger reinforced OEM M3 convertible front radiator support. Then cooling system components will be removed so I can do much needed cooling system maintenance. This will open up the opportunity to do the fan clutch delete/electric fan mod which I have wanted to do for a long time... This should also be a good time to install my Turner underdrive pulley kit so after everything have been swapped out and installed, the car will be so much more fun to drive when I take her out in Spring...

For 2018, I will follow thru with my rear PDC retrofit since I now have the OEM M3 rear PDC bumper, wiring harness, sensors and modules. Winter should be a great time to have my bumper prepped and painted... So much to do but man will it be fun to watch everything come together!

Oh and new front tires to mount then the car will be set...;)

[fredo]

I like the plan, my friend. :thumbsup

[WOLFN8TR]

Good plan, get er done!!

[cakM3]

I like the plan, my friend. :thumbsup


Good plan, get er done!!

Thanks guys! Yeah... lots of work in store for me! Gary, those BBS CH wheels would look awesome on your ///M! :drevil


Note: Photobucket can suck a nut! I now have lots of work to do on all three project threads thanks to broken links..... ugh....SMFH....

[nextelbuddy]

Good luck with everything!

[johnrando]

Wow, great list

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[joeybananaz18]

Just a great great looking M3. I love the OEM+ look and functional CF must heighten the "real driver" feel. Great work!

[WOLFN8TR]

Thanks guys! Yeah... lots of work in store for me! Gary, those BBS CH wheels would look awesome on your ///M!
Well I just spent the BBS funds going down to my brothers wedding in Carlsbad Cali. [emoji849]

[Sockethead]

The radiator support: Is there a structural/handling advantage to the heavy duty radiator support or do you need that to do the fan conversion?

[cakM3]

Well I just spent the BBS funds going down to my brothers wedding in Carlsbad Cali. [emoji849]

That’s much more important if you ask me Gary! You can’t put a price in sharing with family.


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[cakM3]

The radiator support: Is there a structural/handling advantage to the heavy duty radiator support or do you need that to do the fan conversion?

Stiffen up the chassis more. I was all about that since I’m taking the front end apart. Might as well upgrade while doing maintenance [emoji1417]

Thanks to all for your complements[emoji41]


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[WOLFN8TR]

That’s much more important if you ask me Gary! You can’t put a price in sharing with family.

That is true plus we made the news! [emoji106]

http://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/navy-seal-surprises-wedding-guests-skydiving-cocktail-hour/story?id=50367628

[cakM3]

That is true plus we made the news! [emoji106]

http://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/navy-seal-surprises-wedding-guests-skydiving-cocktail-hour/story?id=50367628

That's awesome Gary! :thumbsup

[330i ZHP]

Great updates Charlie

[cakM3]

Great updates Charlie

thanks Stuart! Best part of owning several nice cars... when I take one completely off-line for much needed maintenance/mods I can take my time working on it ;)

[cakM3]

Looks like among other things that I have planned for my ///M for this upcoming winter project, I will be changing out my mirror motors as well...

I will be getting full auto-fold OEM E46 M3 side mirrors over the winter to integrate into my ///M. :drevil More in store for my ///M project boys and girls... :p

[nextelbuddy]

Looks like among other things that I have planned for my ///M for this upcoming winter project, I will be changing out my mirror motors as well...

I will be getting full auto-fold OEM E46 M3 side mirrors over the winter to integrate into my ///M. :drevil More in store for my ///M project boys and girls... :p

thats awesome! so are you just going to cut all the retrofit BS and just buy a new set of euro power fold mirrors brand new and not mess with the silly power fold motor retrofit stuff?

if you go the retrofit route, i know a guy on the M5 boards that parts out M5s for a loving and always has bad power fold motors that have stripped gears. the motors are a direct fit and wire for M3s as well and you just need a $50ish gear repair kit form ebay/amazon. the power fold motors usually go for around $60-120 for a pair + $100 for 2 gear repair kits.

I think the euro power fold mirrors with out glass from BMW are around $700ish each mirror so around $1400 for a pair unless you get some kind of super cool snazzy discount.

[Sockethead]

Damn I wish I knew about that repair kit when we had the E53!

[cakM3]

thats awesome! so are you just going to cut all the retrofit BS and just buy a new set of euro power fold mirrors brand new and not mess with the silly power fold motor retrofit stuff?

if you go the retrofit route, i know a guy on the M5 boards that parts out M5s for a loving and always has bad power fold motors that have stripped gears. the motors are a direct fit and wire for M3s as well and you just need a $50ish gear repair kit form ebay/amazon. the power fold motors usually go for around $60-120 for a pair + $100 for 2 gear repair kits.

I think the euro power fold mirrors with out glass from BMW are around $700ish each mirror so around $1400 for a pair unless you get some kind of super cool snazzy discount.

These mirrors are OEM E46 M3 Euro autofold side mirrors. No retrofitting. They are plug and play unless they are painted another color. If that's the case then all I have to do is swap out base plates and mirror housings from one motor to the other. This is easy... The wiring harness and mirror control switch necessary to take advantage of the auto fold feature are already installed in my M3.

One other thing to add is I will also be swapping out my coilovers for a fresh set with Swift Spring upgrades over the winter months... so lots in store for my very special ///M ;)

[330i ZHP]

Looking forward to updates

[nextelbuddy]

These mirrors are OEM E46 M3 Euro autofold side mirrors. No retrofitting. They are plug and play unless they are painted another color. If that's the case then all I have to do is swap out base plates and mirror housings from one motor to the other. This is easy... The wiring harness and mirror control switch necessary to take advantage of the auto fold feature are already installed in my M3.

One other thing to add is I will also be swapping out my coilovers for a fresh set with Swift Spring upgrades over the winter months... so lots in store for my very special ///M ;)

thats great then! pricey but well worth it im sure, cant wait to see it all together.

[johnrando]

Love the electric folding mirrors. Noice!

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[cakM3]

Looking forward to updates


thats great then! pricey but well worth it im sure, cant wait to see it all together.


Love the electric folding mirrors. Noice!


Looking forward to getting them and then installing them onto my M3... it will be another nice addition in my quest to have "my perfect ///M" ;)

[cakM3]

Turns out the M3 auto-fold side mirrors is a bust... the mirrors I was looking to get turned out to be the same mirrors that I have on my M3... so I will wait on this since each brand new auto-fold side mirror retails for close to $800 ea. I'm in no hurry to get this part although I think I should be. ;)

This weekend I will start tearing down the front of my M3 to replace my front radiator support (for coupe) and install one from a vert. The vert part is much stronger and reinforced part so I will end up with more support for the front. I will be doing prep work and I think I will take Gary's lead and get the electric fan mod to install this time around while refreshing all cooling components for my S54 motor. Oh, and I am replacing my OE hood (got something else planned for this part) and installing a VIS Xts Carbon Fiber Hood when completed with my upgrades... more carbon fiber parts for my M3 :drevil

I'm also sourcing a brand new Euro CSL headliner so getting all the parts needed to do the CSL carbon fiber roof install... even though this mod is taking a loooong time to get done, it will happen but not right now.... ZHP requires maintenance....

[JPMo]

Turns out the M3 auto-fold side mirrors is a bust... the mirrors I was looking to get turned out to be the same mirrors that I have on my M3... so I will wait on this since each brand new auto-fold side mirror retails for close to $800 ea. I'm in no hurry to get this part although I think I should be. ;)

This weekend I will start tearing down the front of my M3 to replace my front radiator support (for coupe) and install one from a vert. The vert part is much stronger and reinforced part so I will end up with more support for the front. I will be doing prep work and I think I will take Gary's lead and get the electric fan mod to install this time around while refreshing all cooling components for my S54 motor. Oh, and I am replacing my OE hood (got something else planned for this part) and installing a VIS Xts Carbon Fiber Hood when completed with my upgrades... more carbon fiber parts for my M3 :drevil

I'm also sourcing a brand new Euro CSL headliner so getting all the parts needed to do the CSL carbon fiber roof install... even though this mod is taking a loooong time to get done, it will happen but not right now....

Keep em coming!

[cakM3]

I also have a UUC EVO3 Short Shift kit for my M3 that I have not gotten around to installing. I'm going to order the DSSR from UUC then install the kit while doing all the other work I have already planned for the 2018 season. I know the ///M will be a blast to drive when I'm finally done with this work ;)

[johnrando]

Wow, good stuff!

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[cakM3]

Brand new carbon fiber hood will be ordered this Friday for my M3...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180523/24a8dcf0d18fc445ca3cdb0bb84c07a8.jpg

More carbon fiber......


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[Sockethead]

Is that the same hood Gary has? I like that it has only one big vent per side. CF roof will be awesome once you get it done. That's one thing Kristen is bummed about the M2. She is looking into DiNoc for the roof. We just have to see if it will look right.
I'm thinking about getting rid of the sunroof in my ZHP now that I'm having problems with it. The major hurdle is the headliner...

[cakM3]

Yes, this is the same hood as what Gary has on his M3.

I hear ya Rob... eventually if and when I come to the time to do serious work on my ZHP... I’m gonna have to decide which path I’m going to go with her....

Currently thinking of using jeppej’s build thread as a template for my Imola ZHP’s overhaul when the time comes......... :drevil


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[JPMo]

Hood is :applause. Definitely best aftermarket hood

[WOLFN8TR]

Gonna look Sweet!! [emoji109]

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[Sockethead]

I wish they made that hood for the sedan... I don't like the huge vents on the GTR replica hood

[704sw]

I wish they made that hood for the sedan... I don't like the huge vents on the GTR replica hood

I agree, this looks much better than the E46 GTR hood.

[cakM3]

I think this is the best looking aftermarket hood for E46 BMWs in my opinion.

Not a fan of the “GTR” style hood myself. To me it does not look right unless you go with a GTR style wide-body...


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[cakM3]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18gitsRcdiU

This video is the reason I decided not to boost my M3 and get my Porsche turbo....

[sillieidiot]

every time I see it. It just reminds me of my hood. Or the one Brian bought off Jojo@DPE and then filled in for his sedan.

[cakM3]

every time I see it. It just reminds me of my hood. Or the one Brian bought off Jojo@DPE and then filled in for his sedan.

I will be sourcing the Euro CSL headliner this upcoming weekend. I already have the roof bow and roof panel (obviously)... I think all I will need now is a new cover where the sunroof button mounts onto since I won't be needing that switch any more. I can't think of anything else I would need...

[johnrando]

Nice.

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[704sw]

Charlie, what’s the difference between the CSL headliner? I’ve tried looking and all I can tell is maybe it doesn’t have the bump? Is there any other difference?

[sillieidiot]

I will be sourcing the Euro CSL headliner this upcoming weekend. I already have the roof bow and roof panel (obviously)... I think all I will need now is a new cover where the sunroof button mounts onto since I won't be needing that switch any more. I can't think of anything else I would need...

Well the insulation if you haven't gotten that already. And the glue if you want them to use a specific glue. Where are you getting the euro headliner from? I might get one too only because I like it without the bump more. But my current one works and there's a ton of room in the back whenever I climb back there to do something.

[cakM3]

Well the insulation if you haven't gotten that already. And the glue if you want them to use a specific glue. Where are you getting the euro headliner from? I might get one too only because I like it without the bump more. But my current one works and there's a ton of room in the back whenever I climb back there to do something.

I know someone who has an extra euro headliner to sell. I told him about you and he said he will reach out...

I will look into getting the insulation for my headliner since I have a year before I will finally install the roof panel...

[cakM3]

I have a decent set of ARC8’s sitting in my garage since putting on my Brembo GT BBKs. Since I can’t use these wheels any more I decided it was time for me to let them go...

Front wheel#1
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180606/ea740a00101676771296fd6614ff577a.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180606/d562ae3151eea82b650ac100b4a7f98a.jpg

Front wheel#2
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180606/bfda7c14ed4e5d9660aa1b4f5f387ceb.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180606/1e248c3cbce9c41e9cf1e67b73b98ec4.jpg

Rear wheel#1
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180606/dac489d16b05daf5736f2f54d2ccd1f2.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180606/12ffc4d99741a26490df20bea2e401ef.jpg

Rear wheel#2 (this is the only wheel that was scratched)
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https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180606/f0b193df4e874b934034dff63a3ed86c.jpg

As you can see there is plenty of tread left on these wheels. As soon as I get home from my trip I will be boxing these wheels for shipping out. I decided to give them to someone very deserving of these wheels...... I will be keeping the tire totes however...

This will be the start of my garage cleaning for 2018... I will miss these wheels... I have given away a set of wheels before ;)


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[fredo]

They look really good, Charrie. Who is the lucky one ? :ninja

[static667]

I wish like hell they would fit my car.... I would have to pull the friend card and hope it put me high on the list....

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[Whammy]

I love those rims! Congrats to the new guy!

[johnrando]

Very cool, happy for the recipient.

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[cakM3]

I wish like hell they would fit my car.... I would have to pull the friend card and hope it put me high on the list....

Kyle, I think the VMR VB3 CSL Reps I gave you look awesome on your BMW [emoji41] I’m glad I was in a position to give you these wheels. You have and continue to be a very good friend to me! Thanks!! [emoji1417]

Can’t say too much for others that I have helped out however....


Very cool, happy for the recipient.

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You know him John :drevil and he’s very deserving of these wheels....[emoji41] As much as I love these wheels my Brembo GT BBKs won out... ;)


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[cakM3]

Charlie, what’s the difference between the CSL headliner? I’ve tried looking and all I can tell is maybe it doesn’t have the bump? Is there any other difference?

From what I have read over at M3Forum is that the Euro/CSL headliner has more head room whereas the US headliner has that bump reducing the amount of headroom you have... I would rather have the Euro/CSL headliner in my ///M ;)

[sillieidiot]

From what I have read over at M3Forum is that the Euro/CSL headliner has more head room whereas the US headliner has that bump reducing the amount of headroom you have... I would rather have the Euro/CSL headliner in my ///M ;)

It's the opposite. The US has more headroom. Especially in the rear if that even matters to anyone lol The bump is there to clear the bow that is welded which sits lower.