Charlie's ///M Project Thread

[Hermes]

that sounds complex! good luck charlie

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[cakM3]

Thanks guys :thumbsup

JP, I don't think it will be too complex. I'll have to take out my front passenger seat and glove compartment to set things up. As you know taking the interior apart is easy :)

I'm researching the "How to" so I can get this done :thumbsup

[Hermes]

Where do the wires route, under the carpet, then through the trunk before going out to the bumper?

[cakM3]

JP, the PDC sensors have their own wiring harness that plug into the PDC module. Then the PDC wiring loom, from what I understand, routes from the PDC module up the passenger's side to the glove compartment where it "plugs in".

This is where the research kicks in so I can find out where. Routing the wiring is the easy part :) Knowing where to make the right connections....well, that's the challenge ;)

[PirateZHP]

Awesome, Charlie!

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[WOLFN8TR]

:theman

[cakM3]

Awesome, Charlie!

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:theman

Thanks guys! :)

[cakM3]

Just posting a few pictures taken from Tuesday's meet :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/08/e7e6ysy5.jpg

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[cakM3]

My carbon fiber roof panel project got derailed due to necessary maintenance on both the ///M and my ZHP....funny how things come in pairs...in my case BMWs :)

Anyway I just e-filed my tax returns and my CF roof project is now on track....as soon as the money gets deposited I'll be sourcing a roof panel for my ///M :)

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/CSL%20Roof%20Panel/WP_20140212_09_48_44_Pro_zps6d38b11d.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/CSL%20Roof%20Panel/WP_20140212_09_46_04_Pro_zps7f4b8932.jpg

I'm so looking forward to getting this :thumbsup

[Avetiso]

Fancy. :)

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[cakM3]

Fancy. :)

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Should be Dario :)


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[cakM3]

After washing my ZHP today...I took my ///M out for a good wash as well. Currently detailing it for the upcoming week's use :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/21/y6e9a3aq.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/21/ehetu3yz.jpg

Also mounted my new Tekarbon 1x1 CSL rear diffuser panel :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/21/e7avujym.jpg

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Fitment is a little tight on the driver's side but I managed to get it in ;) My car now looks complete with the new diffuser panel...

[cakM3]

Been taking my time since returning from the reunion meet to really clean and put a proper detail on my ///M. Took off my BBS CH wheels in favor of softer riding 18" ARC-8's :)

Seems to me....either way I can't go wrong going with either wheel set ;)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/13/uhe8azu3.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/13/dame8edu.jpg

Took off my front license plates....going rebel for awhile ;)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/13/dusu2aze.jpg

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Got the hood looking like glass :thumbsup
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/13/ezy3a8et.jpg

I will be taking out my rear deck so I can complete my all black interior retrofit. Been waiting for the weather to warm up so I will begin come this Saturday :)

[Avetiso]

:drool

[iZHP]

You're right, Charlie. You can't go wrong with either set of wheels!

[danewilson77]

WTF?!

I see hokes in your bumper!

Get hot Chuck!


As long as we are not just 'rehashing the bashing', this could and should be a useful thread.

[cakM3]

WTF?!

I see hokes in your bumper!

Get hot Chuck!

Yep....that's gonna get fixed sir! :thumbsup

[sillieidiot]

get the roof yet? got my car back. roof looks good lol

[cakM3]

get the roof yet? got my car back. roof looks good lol

I got sidelined with a few projects lately and ended up helping my stepson get his ride squared away....I will be ordering in June Hieu. Not installing the roof panel this year though....getting all the parts then next season I will be installing my roof panel. :thumbsup I saw updated pics in your thread...would love to see some high quality pics when you get the time :)

[sillieidiot]

oh that's cool. but i'm sure looking at the roof all the time would make you want to install it faster lol yeah i'm going to try to take some better pictures for the csl roof thread on m3forum. my friend just lost his camera so all we have is my gf's 1020 to take pictures with lol

[cakM3]

oh that's cool. but i'm sure looking at the roof all the time would make you want to install it faster lol yeah i'm going to try to take some better pictures for the csl roof thread on m3forum. my friend just lost his camera so all we have is my gf's 1020 to take pictures with lol

Hieu, the best part though is that I will have my roof panel....at least once I get my roof panel, I won't have to worry about whether or not it will be available when I'm ready to do this :)

[cakM3]

Been spending most of the day getting my ///M ready for my upcoming road trip next week. Been waiting for the right day to finish my black interior refresh on my ///M and today was the day :)

The longest part of refreshing the rear deck shelf is the preparation and waiting between coats of fabric paint...the end results were worth it though :thumbsup

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/25/me7anyra.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/25/yhyte3ag.jpg

I improvised a bit to accomplish what I was doing. It worked out perfectly ;)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/25/eje4eqav.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/25/unutepyj.jpg

My interior is now completely black, which is what I wanted. Unfortunately sometimes you get what's available but that doesn't necessarily mean you get exactly what you want....fortunately I'm in a position where I can simply replace the parts I don't want in favor of more desirable parts ;) Not finished "building" my ///M just yet...:)


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[WOLFN8TR]

Very Nice! :applause

[cakM3]

Very Nice! :applause

Thanks Gary! Yeah....a friend came over with his Interlagos Blue ///M so I did the outer ring tail light mod for him and gave him my spare oval rear view mirror for all the help he provided when I did my rear deck shelf mod... It was a lot of work and he stayed the whole time...by the time we got done it was 9pm so I figured he "earned" the extra mod :) I believe in good Karma and it felt good rewarding a good friend for something he never expected :thumbsup

[sillieidiot]

what time did you guys start? 9pm doesn't sound that late lol i hate doing DIYs at my house cause we'd start in the morning and finish tomorrow lol

[cakM3]

what time did you guys start? 9pm doesn't sound that late lol i hate doing DIYs at my house cause we'd start in the morning and finish tomorrow lol

Hieu, we started sometime after lunch yesterday and just worked through... I was taking my time and wanted to make sure I got my rear parcel shelf done right. I also deleted the child restraint points when I put everything back. :)

I took some pictures today before getting side tracked with an impromptu bbq at "Charrie's Garage" today when some good friends stopped by :)
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-05-25at84643PM_zpsec9208ca.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-05-25at84654PM_zps7b41a039.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-05-25at84703PM_zps578f466d.png

Since my OEM CSL door panels deleted my rear tweeters, I had to relocate them if I wanted to keep them in my stereo.... this was the obvious location to put them and the sound is still amazing :) I now have an ///M that has an all black OEM interior.... getting closer towards the goal of building my perfect ///M :)

[sillieidiot]

why didn't you just delete the tweeters? you really only need the front stage since the sound is going to travel backwards anyways.

i see, so it was a short diy. iono why but my rear deck doesn't look like anyones i've seen so far. i don't have that rectangular plastic piece at all.

[Pip]

Looks great and finally complete! New sticker as well I see.

[cakM3]

Looks great and finally complete! New sticker as well I see.

Thanks Sean! Yeah, I couldn't pass on the opportunity to get a set of "Respect Your Elders" stickers Brett sent me (afterall... I am now in the AARP age range :facepalm). I just changed the layout of the sticker such that it would barely be seen when driving but when you walked up to the car you could clearly see it in the rear window :thumbsup

[ELCID86]

Looking good Charlie. What paint did you use on the black fabric?


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[Tnhl1989]

Duplicolor fabric black :)

[cakM3]

Duplicolor fabric black :)

Yes...

You'll get to see the results in person Shawn :)

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[Tnhl1989]

Shawn you are coming up here?

[cakM3]

Shawn you are coming up here?

No Shawn is not coming up here....I'm going down there...:)

[ELCID86]

Sounds good. I need to do the deck I got from Bill that's going into Colin's car.


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[cakM3]

Sounds good. I need to do the deck I got from Bill that's going into Colin's car.


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Shawn, this is what I got from Auto Zone

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/27/8ane3eqy.jpg

[ELCID86]

Thanks. On my shopping list now!


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[cakM3]

Thanks. On my shopping list now!


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:thumbsup

[johnrando]

Looks great

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[cakM3]

Spent the weekend getting my ///M ready for my road trip to the DC area and I'm now getting all my tires rotated before hitting the road. Going to be taking it easy while driving down today. :)

[sillieidiot]

have a nice trip

[cakM3]

have a nice trip

Thanks Hieu! :thumbsup

I did a quick cleanup from the messy road trip yesterday and ended up with this finish....good thing I spent the time detailing the ///M over the weekend :)

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-05-28at105342AM_zps1e9294c4.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-05-28at105329AM_zps3a8f9784.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-05-28at105316AM_zps18cd1c94.png

I never get tired of looking at my OEM CSL door cards...
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-05-28at105305AM_zps656ed4a0.png

The result of cleaning up my interior for my long road trip.... :)
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-05-28at105229AM_zpsf05426bc.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-05-28at105244AM_zpsaf0e9005.png

also love the Alcantara tri-stitched steering wheel I got from Bill last year....man does this wheel feel good!
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-05-28at105253AM_zpsd48fd177.png

I still have wheels to clean...guess I'll save this for Friday when I go over to Bruce's house :)

[BCS_ZHP]

Plenty of Sonax ready for cleaning wheels, then fire up the compressor to blow dry them

[QC_ZHP]

Flawless.

[johnrando]

Man that looks good.

[mbeckel]

This makes me want a M3 really badly!

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[Avetiso]

:drool herra euro

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[cakM3]

Plenty of Sonax ready for cleaning wheels, then fire up the compressor to blow dry them

and you know I will be taking you up on your generous offer Bruce :) Looking forward to spending time with you and your family! :thumbsup


Flawless.

Appreciate it Steve! :thumbsup


Man that looks good.
Someday you will be able to sit inside and drive my ///M again John...:) Thanks!


This makes me want a M3 really badly!

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It's a lot of work having one of these babies but man when you have it set up right....so worth it! You should get one! ;) :thumbsup


:drool herra euro

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Thanks Dario!!! :thumbsup No speed bumps for this girl...;)

[derbo]

Great pictures Charrie.

[cakM3]

Great pictures Charrie.

Thanks Derek! :biggrin

[Torxuvin]

Looks good Charlie. I like the tweeter relocation. :cheers

[cakM3]

Looks good Charlie. I like the tweeter relocation. :cheers

Thanks Cam! :thumbsup

Captured this shot of my ///M today! Made me smile :)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/01/7ybu2eva.jpg


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[sillieidiot]

lol nice. i'd be pissed if that happened. and it already did twice at bfest

[cakM3]

lol nice. i'd be pissed if that happened. and it already did twice at bfest

Why??? They didn't sit on my car...;)


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[Pip]

Why??? They didn't sit on my car...;)


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I'm sure you had plenty of wax protection ;)

[sillieidiot]

Why??? They didn't sit on my car...;)


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just don't like people touching my car. plus cf hood, more fragile lol

[Avetiso]

She can touch my car.

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[cakM3]

I'm sure you had plenty of wax protection ;)

You know it Sean! :)


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[cakM3]

just don't like people touching my car. plus cf hood, more fragile lol

I see....in that case I can understand then. It would have been nice if the photographer had asked me in advance if it was okay for his models to pose with my car. I did watch them carefully a few cars away while they were doing this though....;)

[Sockethead]

I see....in that case I can understand then. It would have been nice if the photographer had asked me in advanced if it was okay for his models to pose with my car. I did watch them carefully a few cars away while they were doing this though....;)

Yea they should of asked... That's just proper etiquette

[cakM3]

Yea they should of asked... That's just proper etiquette

Agreed Rob :thumbsup


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[cakM3]

I reached another milestone with my ///M today....

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/04/sy6aza4u.jpg

Looks like I'll be doing valve guide maintenance on the ///M soon...

[gmurphy]

I reached another milestone with my ///M today....

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/04/sy6aza4u.jpg

Looks like I'll be doing valve guide maintenance on the ///M soon...

Love that gauge! Nice milestone. Here's to another 200,000 :)


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[cakM3]

Thanks Gary! That's the plan :)

[johnrando]

Nice #!

[Avetiso]

Chuck... Your car is getting soooo old! :rofl Maintenance > mileage!

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[cakM3]

Chuck... Your car is getting soooo old! :rofl Maintenance > mileage!

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Thanks Dario! :biggrin

[BCS_ZHP]

Why aren't you asleep old man?

[cakM3]

Why aren't you asleep old man?

Been hanging out with you....guess staying up really late rubbed off...:)

Spent two glorious weeks driving my ///M full-time while in the metro DC area and it was awesome. While there, my ///M reached another milestone by passing 160k on the odometer and didn't even skip a beat. The car functioned/performed flawlessly as expected. It was a real pleasure taking my "Big Sexy" for the trip ;) I returned from my trip today and on my way home at a rest stop somewhere in Maryland I met a nice "BMW centric" couple who was cruising to New York in their modded 7-series. We kept passing each other while on I-95N and checking out each other's car. Later on I was gassing my ///M and then parked it at the convenience store to grab a drink and the couple pulled in. The guy apparently recognized my ///M and went inside looking for me. Needless to say, we met up and had an awesome chat (30 minutes). Ended up giving each other's phone number to keep in touch. Awesome people....this is one of the main reasons I enjoy long distance road trips with either BMWs... you never know who you will run into ;)

All in all it was a long but great day and trip back. I'm glad to be finally home and just chillin' for the evening.....going to catch up on much needed rest. No Bruce, not staying up late tonight :p

[ELCID86]

It was great seeing you while you were here. I hope to hear you'll be back this way on a more permanent basis soon!


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[cakM3]

It was great seeing you while you were here. I hope to hear you'll be back this way on a more permanent basis soon!


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It will be nice Shawn! :thumbsup If things work out I will let you know :)

[cakM3]

While at last week's car meet, I got to meet some nice people who showed up there as well as chat with Stuart, Shawn, Bruce, and BP :)

It seems there were a few people who was interested in my ///M as well...I snapped these pics as I was laughing :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/10/hyra6yqa.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/10/yte5agab.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/10/seqevana.jpg

Seems the little boy had the best view ;)
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http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/10/e5u4a9et.jpg

Had to share these. This was completely unexpected...

[Hornung418]

The ass was fat.

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[cakM3]

Like I said Justin....I was laughing...:)

[Hornung418]

She has a nice keister.

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[cakM3]

I got a text from Derek this afternoon and now I have another item to add to my ///M....

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/l6LGEnNl_zpsd4bfd005.jpg

Only thing is that this LCM has the older s/w
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/APqZUcXl_zps22256fb3.jpg

But no worries! :) I will just swap out faceplates and will be all set. Eventually I will have Euro rear fogs functioning on my ///M as well making it even more unique...;) :thumbsup

[derbo]

charrie winn!

[derbo]

on the "other" site

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=505877

[QC_ZHP]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/10/e5u4a9et.jpg

Quoting this one for no particular reason:pimp

Any details on the track car in the background of the others? Looks sweet.

[cakM3]

I finally pulled the trigger to get this today....
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/CSL%20Roof%20Panel/12334775655_18b11b1f53_b_zps9b464bee.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/CSL%20Roof%20Panel/12334934323_5da8e26f4a_b_zps478ebb38.jpg

I know Hieu has been patiently waiting for me to do this....well... I did it! Now the waiting game begins.....;) One step closer to "building" my perfect ///M :thumbsup

oh....more carbon fiber dust to be spread onto the ///M by my favorite carbon fiber fairies ;)

[gmurphy]

Ooooooo nice!


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[johnrando]

Wow.

[328ioc]

I got a text from Derek this afternoon and now I have another item to add to my ///M....

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/l6LGEnNl_zpsd4bfd005.jpg

Only thing is that this LCM has the older s/w
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/APqZUcXl_zps22256fb3.jpg

But no worries! :) I will just swap out faceplates and will be all set. Eventually I will have Euro rear fogs functioning on my ///M as well making it even more unique...;) :thumbsup

Rear fogs are fun.

I like using them in bad weather and now that I have it I have actually seen a few other cars on the road with them as well.

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[derbo]

damn Charrie. damn.

[ELCID86]

Rear fogs are fun.

I like using them in bad weather and now that I have it I have actually seen a few other cars on the road with them as well.

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+1

[cakM3]

Ooooooo nice!


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Wow.


damn Charrie. damn.

Thanks guys :) I was thinking the same thing Derek while I was purchasing my new carbon fiber CSL roof...;) Obviously looking to take my ///M up to another level.....

[330i ZHP]

The U.S. government had to order one less plane to be produced this year so that the manufacturer's of BMW CF could keep up with Charrie

[cakM3]

The U.S. government had to order one less plane to be produced this year so that the manufacturer's of BMW CF could keep up with Charrie

Very nice Stuart....very nice!!! :thumbsup

[johnrando]

Lol

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[cakM3]

My new LCM faceplate arrived in the mail today....thanks to Derek! :thumbsup

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/14/7u7a4uza.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/14/aju8emah.jpg

Now I get to have some fun ;)

[gmurphy]

Sweetness!


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[derbo]

should've shown my packaging :P

[cakM3]

should've shown my packaging :p

Oh....you mean this???

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/14/udyje5y7.jpg

Interesting use for package filler material :)

[cakM3]

Swapped out LCM faceplates...very easy swap :thumbsup

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/14/ysyry7at.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/14/a9aregev.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/14/yqupuza7.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/14/juve3uze.jpg

Now to do the wiring and get my rear euro fogs to work! :thumbsup

[Hornung418]

I need one of those. BP coded my car so the trunk lights illuminate as Rear Fogs...

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[cakM3]

I need one of those. BP coded my car so the trunk lights illuminate as Rear Fogs...

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shame BMW didn't have this on all of their cars to begin with...............

[ELCID86]

shame BMW didn't have this on all of their cars to begin with...............

+1. I need to put the one from my car into Colin's car with the 4.0 LCM.


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[derbo]

If I ever find another one, I'll post it up in the classifieds.

[Hornung418]

If I ever find another one, I'll post it up in the classifieds.

Just PM me with the details. Thanks for keeping an eye out!

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[sillieidiot]

shame BMW didn't have this on all of their cars to begin with...............

they did, with all non-US models lol it's cause we are dumb, leave that shit on while we drive. i see it on Audis/Mercs all the time in my area lol

[328ioc]

they did, with all non-US models lol it's cause we are dumb, leave that shit on while we drive. i see it on Audis/Mercs all the time in my area lol

Used mine last night as well as saw an Audi rocking the rear fog.....weather called for it though. Driving rain with maybe one car length vis.

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[sillieidiot]

yeah i live in socal, there is no reason why it's on lol

[derbo]

They want it on cause its "euro". Same with fog lights when there is no fogs...

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[sillieidiot]

They want it on cause its "euro". Same with fog lights when there is no fogs...

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nah, it's on because they don't know how they turned it on and how to turn it off lol i think on BMWs, even if you accidentally turned it on. once you turn off the car, it's off and you have the manually turn it on each time. with audis/mercs, it stays on all the time until you turn it off.

[Torxuvin]

That roof. Very nice.

[cakM3]

That roof. Very nice.

Yeah Cam....can't wait to get my new roof installed on my ///M. Thanks to Hieu, I now have one on order now :) The pics on his project thread looks stunning...looking forward to seeing it once it arrives :)

[cakM3]

Went to the local car museum on Sunday where they were hosting their annual "German Car Day." I have gone to this event for the last 5 years and even got my ZHP entered along with my ///M last year. Anyway there's always a great showing of many brands of German cars (BMW, Porsche, Audi, Mercedes, and Volkswagen). I took a few pics and am still processing them but wanted to show the only M1 that made it to this event. Of course you couldn't get a clean shot of this car because of the many spectators hanging around the car. This year it was so bad that I basically put away my camera after the first hour of trying to get some decent shots...

I took these shots of my ///M and loved how the grass came up to my lip spoiler :)
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/LARZ%20Anderson%202014/ScreenShot2014-06-17at75037PM_zps648c64b4.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/LARZ%20Anderson%202014/ScreenShot2014-06-17at75027PM_zpsad06c2ad.jpg

This Audi caught my eye....complete custom paint job and the car looked really good :)
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/LARZ%20Anderson%202014/ScreenShot2014-06-17at75051PM_zpsfcbf0f63.png

....and here's the M1...
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/LARZ%20Anderson%202014/ScreenShot2014-06-17at75121PM_zpsbac13ddc.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/LARZ%20Anderson%202014/ScreenShot2014-06-17at75109PM_zpsbdcef090.png

Never realized that the M1 badge was a decal until I saw this the other day...
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/LARZ%20Anderson%202014/ScreenShot2014-06-17at75059PM_zps3ff8c54d.png

I did run into a couple of good friends while there.....Steve (SNA77) and Channing (CERF04ZHP) as well as a few locals who are not on this forum. It was an awesome day to show our cars and everyone seemed to have a great time there. The museum will have a "BMW CCA Day" later on (August 10th) and I plan to be there again. :) Hopefully I will see a few more members here on this forum at the next Larz Anderson lawn event...:thumbsup

[johnrando]

Wow, that's low... awesome!

[cakM3]

Wow, that's low... awesome!

Thanks John! :thumbsup :)

[330i ZHP]

http://www.valvecovercases.com/

[cakM3]

Awesome Stuart!!!

[cakM3]

I got to dyno ///M yesterday at BREN Tuning and was surprised by the results :) To start off with... my ///M is completely stock with exception of the Gruppe M CAI I have installed.

The ///M dyno'd at 292whp yesterday :biggrin

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-06-28at90725PM_zpsc2ee37f2.png

[mbeckel]

I got to dyno ///M yesterday at BREN Tuning and was surprised by the results :) To start off with... my ///M is completely stock with exception of the Gruppe M CAI I have installed.

The ///M dyno'd at 292hp yesterday :biggrin

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-06-28at90725PM_zpsc2ee37f2.png
Dynojet or Mustang dyno?

[Avetiso]

Must be all that carbon fiber!

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[cakM3]

Dynojet or Mustang dyno?

Mustang


Must be all that carbon fiber!

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I wish!

[mbeckel]

That's impressive numbers for a mustang dyno

[cakM3]

That's impressive numbers for a mustang dyno

Thanks! Yeah a lot of people there (fellow ///M owners) were amazed when I told them how many miles were driven on my ///M.

When Bren (owner of Bren Tuning) came over to give me a printout of my dyno (pictured earlier) he told me he hasn't seen too many E46 ///Ms with that mileage pull so strong like mine did.

Guess I picked a very good ///M :) I will do everything to ensure my ///M has a very long and trouble-free life while it's in my caring hands :thumbsup

[mbeckel]

Thanks! Yeah a lot of people there (fellow ///M owners) were amazed when I told them how many miles were driven on my ///M.

When Bren (owner of Bren Tuning) came over to give me a printout of my dyno (pictured earlier) he told me he hasn't seen too many E46 ///Ms with that mileage pull so strong like mine did.

Guess I picked a very good ///M :) I will do everything to ensure my ///M has a very long and trouble-free life while it's in my caring hands :thumbsup
That's what impressed me. The numbers show the amount of care that has been shown to the engine and drivetrain. Nice work buddy! Any mods on the docket?

[cakM3]

That's what impressed me. The numbers show the amount of care that has been shown to the engine and drivetrain. Nice work buddy! Any mods on the docket?

Thanks! For the time being I will be looking to source CSL headers for the ///M... eventually, I will change out my entire exhaust for more power gain, install under drive pulleys and stay with this setup until after my daughter graduates from college.

Long-term my plans are to do a full rebuild of my S-54 with stronger internals with the goal of boosting the motor with an ESS VT2-575 supercharger kit... but that's long term....


.... one thing to add about the dyno is that there were several ///M's that also were dyno'd and two of them pulled out 284hp on the same machine. Those two ///M's were completely stock (no CAI).

[mbeckel]

Thanks! For the time being I will be looking to source CSL headers for the ///M... eventually, I will change out my entire exhaust for more power gain, install under drive pulleys and stay with this setup until after my daughter graduates from college.

Long-term my plans are to do a full rebuild of my S-54 with stronger internals with the goal of boosting the motor with an ESS VT2-575 supercharger kit... but that's long term....
With all that, when said and done, will make some scary power! Looking forward to seeing it happen

[cakM3]

With all that, when said and done, will make some scary power! Looking forward to seeing it happen

It will make for one fun driving ///M... that's for sure! :thumbsup Right now I'm leaning on boosting both of my BMW's then once done...perhaps get a third car to leave completely stock...;)

[derbo]

Do you have an SAE corrected dyno chart? :)

[cakM3]

Do you have an SAE corrected dyno chart? :)

no

[QC_ZHP]

Nice numbers Charlie. Let the road to 300whp begin!

[johnrando]

Nice numbers!

[cakM3]

Nice numbers Charlie. Let the road to 300whp begin!

I will attain 300whp in a few weeks Steve....going to happen :thumbsup Thanks! :) Not bad for a car that's 10 years old with over 160k miles on her ;)


Nice numbers!

Thanks John! :)

Here are a few shots taken from yesterday's meet for everyone to enjoy! :thumbsup

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-06-29at85803PM_zps8645399b.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-06-29at85815PM_zps49e867b3.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-06-29at85952PM_zps6431dfdc.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-06-29at90002PM_zps7ba6954e.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-06-29at85922PM_zps58f982c6.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-06-29at90012PM_zpse3d913fc.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-06-29at85932PM_zpsb7b0a909.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-06-29at85942PM_zps4c8a9f55.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-06-29at85843PM_zps4f9c28c1.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-06-29at85835PM_zpsdaf0c013.png

[Vas]

300whp is a nice amount of usable power on a daily basis. If only the zhp had these type of numbers from the factory.

[Avetiso]

300whp is a nice amount of usable power on a daily basis. If only the zhp had these type of numbers from the factory.

Yeah, if only...

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[Vas]

Yeah, if only...

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One day one day.... You threw in the towel way too early. :P

[cakM3]

300whp is a nice amount of usable power on a daily basis. If only the zhp had these type of numbers from the factory.

Vas....you're probably right but in my case this will be experienced on an occasional basis....more like a treat for me ;)


Yeah, if only...

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One day one day.... You threw in the towel way too early. :P

I agree with Vas on this Dario....one day my friend! ;)

[cakM3]

Pictures aren't the best quality as they were taken by a friend but they do show just how good my ARC-8's look while cruising in the ///M. :)

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-07-04at115436AM_zps8efda8c5.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-07-04at121403PM_zps4563437f.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-07-04at121709PM_zpsafac6a64.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-07-04at121700PM_zps07183516.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-07-04at115445AM_zps4d8388ea.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-07-04at121650PM_zps49de304b.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-07-04at121420PM_zps89c00c46.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-07-04at115624AM_zps3ce27a08.png

[Pip]

Nice cruisin' shots Charlie.

[gmurphy]

Looking good... Car looks nice too :)


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[derbo]

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-07-04at115445AM_zps4d8388ea.png

LOOK AT THIS GANGSTA leaning

[cakM3]

Nice cruisin' shots Charlie.


Looking good... Car looks nice too :)


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http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-07-04at115445AM_zps4d8388ea.png

LOOK AT THIS GANGSTA leaning

Thanks Sean, Garry, and Derek! :) It was a great day to go cruising to our local tuner...:thumbsup

[Avetiso]

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-07-04at115445AM_zps4d8388ea.png

LOOK AT THIS GANGSTA leaning

+1 charrie be living that thug life. Hard as a MOFO.

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[cakM3]

+1 charrie be living that thug life. Hard as a MOFO.

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;)

[WOLFN8TR]

Nice Photos Charlie...:thumbsup

[johnrando]

Yup, those looks sweet.

[Torxuvin]

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-07-04at121709PM_zpsafac6a64.png

That's the Charlie we all know and love! :D Great pic

[cakM3]

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/Bren%20Tuning%202014/ScreenShot2014-07-04at121709PM_zpsafac6a64.png

That's the Charlie we all know and love! :D Great pic

Thanks Cam! :thumbsup

[sillieidiot]

i pictured you to be older tbh lol

[johnrando]

He is! Lol

[cakM3]

i pictured you to be older tbh lol


He is! Lol

John beat me to it Hieu but he's the same age as I am ;)

[johnrando]

:biggrin

[cakM3]

Went to take my ///M out this morning since it would be an awesome day today....but I was given an unpleasant surprise instead...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/12/yhadyvyg.jpg
See the broken spring dangling from the ceiling?

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/12/yny4e7ut.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/12/7e7a9ave.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/12/esa3edy7.jpg

The garage door would only open up this much....:(
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/12/gyse6uvy.jpg

Anyway....after work today I got the garage door opened and got my ///M out and moved into the working garage until the door is repaired. The ZHP assumes guard duties for the ///M tonight ;)

[derbo]

Ouch, at least there was no car harmed in this accident.

[johnrando]

+1

[cakM3]

Garage was fully repaired and the ///M will go back inside after I'm done driving her ;)

[ELCID86]

Glad the cable did hit your sexy silver.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[330i ZHP]

sucks - I had this happen last year

[cakM3]

Glad the cable did hit your sexy silver.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

I think you meant the cable did not hit my sexy silver ;) Yeah Shawn, I'm glad nothing bad happened to Big Sexy when the garage door broke. All the springs have been replaced with new ones and the garage door fully restored. I'm happy :)


sucks - I had this happen last year

Stuart, you never plan on this type of issue occurring....that's for sure....

[ELCID86]

Grin. Yes. "Didn't". Spell check. Argh.


Tapatalk on iPad

[Hermes]

Where is the damn cf roof?!?!?! I want to see pics. You're really not helping with the budget on the blue car :p

Btw, those rolling shots look great. Thanks again for the help with my mirror(s) retrofit!

[cakM3]

Where is the damn cf roof?!?!?! I want to see pics. You're really not helping with the budget on the blue car :p

Btw, those rolling shots look great. Thanks again for the help with my mirror(s) retrofit!

Glad to help JP! :thumbsup As for the carbon fiber roof panel....haven't gotten a response from Greg @ GT Motoring yet who is sending the panel. I was told 2-3 weeks for the new panel to be fabricated (it's been a month now), boxed, and shipped so waiting for an email w/ tracking number... hardest part is trying to remain patient... I have sent Greg PM's and email so we'll see if I get a response...

I am wondering if Hieu went thru the same issue???

[sillieidiot]

Glad to help JP! :thumbsup As for the carbon fiber roof panel....haven't gotten a response from Greg @ GT Motoring yet who is sending the panel. I was told 2-3 weeks for the new panel to be fabricated (it's been a month now), boxed, and shipped so waiting for an email w/ tracking number... hardest part is trying to remain patient... I have sent Greg PM's and email so we'll see if I get a response...

I am wondering if Hieu went thru the same issue???

Yea I went through the same, but it was worst because it was during the snowstorm. So my roof kept getting delayed during the shipping by Fedex. It took 6 weeks to make my roof though, then like another month to ship due to the weather.

[WOLFN8TR]

Glad the cable did hit your sexy silver.

No doubt! My friends garage door spring broke and went right thru the back window of his car. :facepalm

[330i ZHP]

with my garage door - I took the opportunity to get a new door, different style railing/track and the side mount door motor

[cakM3]

Yea I went through the same, but it was worst because it was during the snowstorm. So my roof kept getting delayed during the shipping by Fedex. It took 6 weeks to make my roof though, then like another month to ship due to the weather.

When I got Greg's email, I was told 2-3wks so I wasn't thinking 6wks.... anyway I just wanted to get a status on my roof panel and a response from Greg, which I got after posting on your thread at M3Forum. Appreciate your help my friend! :thumbsup


No doubt! My friends garage door spring broke and went right thru the back window of his car. :facepalm
Yeah, Gary... I have heard disastrous results from the garage door spring breaking. Fortunately, my ///M came out of it unscathed. Surprised the maintenance staff at my apartment complex as well since they have told me that onsite one other garage door has failed causing damage to the car stored inside.


with my garage door - I took the opportunity to get a new door, different style railing/track and the side mount door motor
Since it's an apartment, I figured I would leave it to the maintenance staff to handle things ;) Glad to see you were able to find another solution to your problem Stuart :)

[cakM3]

I learned this evening that there might be a remote possibility that I might have an opportunity to source these for my ///M soon.....funny how good things just get dropped on my lap so to speak ;)

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/Porsche%20BBK/image_zpsfb116511.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/Porsche%20BBK/C01FF9BD-4ED7-47F4-B483-B74E2E9E3C83_zps6f4e5e17.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/Porsche%20BBK/image_zpsba985909.jpg

These should look awesome behind my ARC-8 and BBS CH wheels :biggrin If the opportunity presents itself then I will make it happen ;)

[derbo]

O_O

Will your rims clear the brakes?

[cakM3]

O_O

Will your rims clear the brakes?

Yes, they will clear...

[johnrando]

Who knew?

[danewilson77]

You have 19's on ///M, correct Chuck?

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[cakM3]

You have 19's on ///M, correct Chuck?

The friendliest forum on the planet.


I have BBS CH wheels in my garage :)

[danewilson77]

Right. I was asking the size.

[cakM3]

Dane, my BBS CH wheels are 19X8.5 front ET20 and 19X10 rear ET20. They will fit with no problems...

Been done by a few people at M3Forum.net :thumbsup

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=445360&highlight=porsche+bbk (http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=445360&highlight=porsche+bbk)

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=455631&highlight=porsche+bbk (http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=455631&highlight=porsche+bbk)

[danewilson77]

Who knew?


Dane, my BBS CH wheels are 19X8.5 front ET20 and 19X10 rear ET20. They will fit with no problems...

Been done by a few people at M3Forum.net :thumbsup

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=445360&highlight=porsche+bbk (http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=445360&highlight=porsche+bbk)

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=455631&highlight=porsche+bbk (http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=455631&highlight=porsche+bbk)

Right. My point exactly. I'm thinking Rando was thinking these would fit 18's by the comments (maybe not though).

Just clarifying.

[cakM3]

I'm currently running Apex ARC-8's 18X9.5 et22 and 18x10.5 et27 on my ///M. I'm thinking that these wheels should fit nicely with the new calipers...
Dafoe from M3Forum was running ARC-8s 18x9.5 et35 on front and needed a 5mm spacer to have his wheel clear the calipers. I think with spacers the 18's should fit with no real issues....we'll see. :)

I'm guessing I shouldn't need any spacers with my current wheel offsets....

[danewilson77]

Ok....so the BBK will fit with 18's.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[cakM3]

Ok....so the BBK will fit with 18's.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

As long as the offsets are ET30 or lower....mine are ET22 fronts so it shouldn't be a problem :thumbsup


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[cakM3]

I took delivery of my new brake calipers today thanks to my good friend Brian. I have heard great reviews of this setup from the M3Forum crowd so I will be looking forward to upgraded brake performance over my smaller stock OE calipers :thumbsup

This will be something I plan to do over the winter months while my ///M is hibernating.

Took a few pics of the new calipers on my counter ;)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/28/7e5y3ede.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/28/9ysy5uda.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/28/a8atugat.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/28/6eje9ahu.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/28/e8a9upun.jpg

They should look great behind my ARC-8's or BBS CH wheels next season :thumbsup

I got these because I couldn't refuse the offer :) It was a really good price :biggrin


Edit: Brian confirmed that this setup will work with my ARC-8s so I'm happy!

[derbo]

Oh My. This is going to be ridiculous.

[cakM3]

Oh My. This is going to be ridiculous.

Thanks Derek! My thoughts as well :)

[Sockethead]

Awesome ! That's one of the last and most expensive things I have left to do on my car. Glad you got a deal.

[derbo]

Awesome ! That's one of the last and most expensive things I have left to do on my car. Glad you got a deal.

Which setup are you planning to do? :)

[cakM3]

Which setup are you planning to do? :)

Good question Derek.... Rob, I'm curious what your plans are for your ZHP as well regarding brake system upgrade.....

[Pip]

It's too late to respond to your text Charlie, but congrats in the bbk and can't wait to see it on the car. It's going to look great. You going to leave it red? I think it'd look good on the tiag with the kaizen sticker on the back.

[Avetiso]

:drool Nice, Charlie. Nice.

[johnrando]

Again, just wow Charlie.
King of Mods strikes again, those are going to look great.

[derbo]

What rotors are you planning to do? It looks like Polar recommends racingbrake rotors for this setup. :drool ZCP rotors aren't exactly screaming performance.

[cakM3]

It's too late to respond to your text Charlie, but congrats in the bbk and can't wait to see it on the car. It's going to look great. You going to leave it red? I think it'd look good on the tiag with the kaizen sticker on the back.

Sean, I no longer have the Kaizan sticker on my ///M.....cleaned everything up and decided to put one sticker on the car...appreciate the kind words :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/28/sy8ytavy.jpg


:drool Nice, Charlie. Nice.

Thanks Dario!


Again, just wow Charlie.
King of Mods strikes again, those are going to look great.

Thanks John! :thumbsup


What rotors are you planning to do? It looks like Polar recommends racingbrake rotors for this setup. :drool ZCP rotors aren't exactly screaming performance.

Yeah, after looking at their rotors, I might just do that. I have to agree....these rotors will complete the kit and look :thumbsup
That means that I now have Performance rotors (Rears) for the ///M I can use for my ZHP's 135i brake calipers :)

[WOLFN8TR]

Again, just wow Charlie.
King of Mods strikes again, those are going to look great.

I agree...

[cakM3]

I agree...

Thanks Gary! :thumbsup

[Sockethead]

Good question Derek.... Rob, I'm curious what your plans are for your ZHP as well regarding brake system upgrade.....

Whatever it is, it will probably be OEM probably the 135 performance brakes

[cakM3]

Whatever it is, it will probably be OEM probably the 135 performance brakes

Very nice! :thumbsup

[330i ZHP]

Very nice charlie

[328ioc]

Whatever it is, it will probably be OEM probably the 135 performance brakes

I am in the process of this as well. Slowly sourcing 135 calipers I'd a pain. Lol

Congrats on the Brembos charlie!

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[cakM3]

Very nice charlie

Thanks Stuart :)

Thanks Devlin...

[328ioc]

Charlie, quick question. What lug nuts are you running again?

I'm getting studs for my birthday so now I'm trying to pick out some nuts.

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[cakM3]

Charlie, quick question. What lug nuts are you running again?

I'm getting studs for my birthday so now I'm trying to pick out some nuts.

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My first set of lugs before the dealer ruined them were Work RS-R lug nuts. Mine were blue but with your Imola ZHP I would recommend going with the red lugs. I think they will look awesome...

http://www.workwheelsonline.com/work-rsr-type-open-end-red-lug-nuts.html

They are M12x1.5 lugs

The blue ones I had are here: http://www.workwheelsonline.com/work-rsr-type-open-end-red-lug-nuts.html

They're $200/set just so you know...

[328ioc]

Damn, sex but expensive. You know anything about the Open end Muteki's? FCP has them for around $70

[cakM3]

Damn, sex but expensive. You know anything about the Open end Muteki's? FCP has them for around $70

They will work but I don't like them because they don't come with locks. Anyone can easily rip off your wheels and lugs.....that's why I recommend the Work RS-R lugs....I like the finish of these lugs even though they are at the $200 range. For more you can go with Project Kics R-40 lugs.... if you're looking to just get the wheels mounted on your wheel studs then the Muteki lugs will suffice and still look great while not breaking the bank so to speak :thumbsup I have a set of Muteki's that I use only with my winter wheels for the ZHP :)

[az3579]

We should make note that if you sleep far from your car, you may be in trouble. I found some scary looking wheel lock removal tools at the auto parts store the other day; I think all you need is an impact gun to use them. I could be wrong, maybe it's air tools, but regardless, it's doable! That scares the crap out of me that they sell this stuff at the auto parts store, enabling folks to go around stealing wheels...

Luckily Charrie has two garages. :thumbsup

[cakM3]

We should make note that if you sleep far from your car, you may be in trouble. I found some scary looking wheel lock removal tools at the auto parts store the other day; I think all you need is an impact gun to use them. I could be wrong, maybe it's air tools, but regardless, it's doable! That scares the crap out of me that they sell this stuff at the auto parts store, enabling folks to go around stealing wheels...

That's what car insurance is for BP.....if you think about it... a motivated car thief will get your car no matter what you have done to prepare against them....I've had a car stolen from me before....

[328ioc]

Thanks for the input fellas. In theory someone can steal wheels with the OEM lugs as well, plus my car is garaged at night 90% of the time.

Muteki's it is at least for now.

[cakM3]

Tonight I sourced this for my ///M from a friend (my ///M parts source friend) :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/05/juvudu3u.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/05/yze7ysap.jpg

Again....I got an awesome price on this ;) Obviously, I will have this part cleaned up before installing it in my ///M :biggrin

[derbo]

That is one beefy shifter selector.

[cakM3]

That is one beefy shifter selector.

Should be interesting to say the least ;)

[ELCID86]

Short shift or what Charlie?

[cakM3]

Short shift or what Charlie?

UUC EVO3 SSK to replace my BMW Performance SSK

[ELCID86]

UUC EVO3 SSK to replace my BMW Performance SSK

More better? :dunno

[cakM3]

More better? :dunno

Shawn, the Autosolutions SSK and UUC EVO3 SSK ==> BMW Performance SSK ==> stock shifter. So I will be taking it up another level so to speak...;)

[johnrando]

Nice. Moar better.

[cakM3]

Appreciate it Rando! :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Also sourced this lip in 1x1 weave for my ///M tonight ;)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/05/aja9y2a5.jpg

[Sockethead]

Charlie, I'd consider getting the DSSR to go with that shifter, it really completes it. Both the 135 and my ZHP have that as well as the EVO3... I think you've driven both...

[cakM3]

Charlie, I'd consider getting the DSSR to go with that shifter, it really completes it. Both the 135 and my ZHP have that as well as the EVO3... I think you've driven both...

That's the plan Rob :thumbsup no point in going half-azz on this, right? :)

I got you to blame on this....after driving your ZHP, I really loved how your shifter engaged :biggrin

[Sockethead]

Yea, out of everything I've done to my car, the shifter is my favorite

[johnrando]

c/f lip, even MOAR better!

[sillieidiot]

Also sourced this lip in 1x1 weave for my ///M tonight ;)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/05/aja9y2a5.jpg

your car would look so much better with a vcsl v2 with a one piece csl lip...

[cakM3]

your car would look so much better with a vcsl v2 with a one piece csl lip...

Possibly Hieu but right now I don't want to get rid of my fog lights....


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[az3579]

your car would look so much better with a vcsl v2 with a one piece csl lip...

Methinks his M3 looks best with his regular M3 bumper. The CSL bumper isn't... Symmetrical. :shifty

[328ioc]

Unless you are going to run the CSL intake I see no point in a CSL bumper. I'm with chuck. Keep the fogs for now.

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[Sockethead]

Methinks his M3 looks best with his regular M3 bumper. The CSL bumper isn't... Symmetrical. :shifty
yea that has always annoyed me too LOL

[sillieidiot]

Possibly Hieu but right now I don't want to get rid of my fog lights....


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i see. oh well, it's not like there's that many brand new vcsl v2s + one piece csl lip that comes up lol since all of that stuff is discontinued. i'm pretty sure i have the only brand new ones in existence lol


Methinks his M3 looks best with his regular M3 bumper. The CSL bumper isn't... Symmetrical. :shifty

yeah i like the regular bumper, but not regular bumper trying to be a csl bumper or you know, those csl bumpers that try to be m3 bumpers by having fogs. but then again, if you're going for an aftermarket look then i guess it would work.

honestly my problem with it is the lip. that thing is like way over exaggerated and looks nothing like the csl one piece at all. and it doesn't sit on the bumper flush. bothers me even more lol

the e46 non-m rear isn't symmetrical either, because of the exhaust lol would be nice if they gave us all quads too.

[cakM3]

yeah i like the regular bumper, but not regular bumper trying to be a csl bumper or you know, those csl bumpers that try to be m3 bumpers by having fogs. but then again, if you're going for an aftermarket look then i guess it would work.

Hieu, what I'm doing has absolutely nothing to do with trying to be a CSL front bumper. In fact I realize that these single piece lip spoilers do stick out just a little bit compared to the OEM CSL/vcsl v2 front bumpers. As you mentioned above, this is more about going for that aftermarket look on an OEM M3 bumper while keeping the fogs, which is what I'm going for :thumbsup


honestly my problem with it is the lip. that thing is like way over exaggerated and looks nothing like the csl one piece at all. and it doesn't sit on the bumper flush. bothers me even more lol

That's the whole point of why I want this lip. I'm going for that "aftermarket look" and this lip will give me the look I want for my ///M :thumbsup

[cakM3]

I purchased this item to replace my OE dipstick this afternoon :)

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-08-06at65048PM_zps376047ad.png

[ELCID86]

I purchased this item to replace my OE dipstick this afternoon :)


What no CF??

[az3579]

What no CF??

I read that as "WTF, no CF?"

That is exactly what was going on in my mind. :rofl

[sillieidiot]

Hieu, what I'm doing has absolutely nothing to do with trying to be a CSL front bumper. In fact I realize that these single piece lip spoilers do stick out just a little bit compared to the OEM CSL/vcsl v2 front bumpers. As you mentioned above, this is more about going for that aftermarket look on an OEM M3 bumper while keeping the fogs, which is what I'm going for :thumbsup

That's the whole point of why I want this lip. I'm going for that "aftermarket look" and this lip will give me the look I want for my ///M :thumbsup

oh yeah i know that already. i recognize that the lip makes for an aftermarket look. in fact, even the one piece on the csl bumpers is the same thing (since OEM is only the splitters). i was referring more to like putting the CSL splitters on the m3 bumper i guess and calling it like a csl.

but yeah, as for the lip, i think you'd like the VCSL one piece for the CF itself. the one that i have sitting under my tv looks great. almost as good as my cf roof lol

[cakM3]

Hieu, my carbon fiber roof is almost ready to ship out to me.....soon ;)

[sillieidiot]

nice, can't wait to see it mounted on your wall lol

[az3579]

nice, can't wait to see it mounted on your wall lol

:rofl

[cakM3]

nice, can't wait to see it mounted on your wall lol

Hieu, how did you know???

[cakM3]

I got a new dipstick in the mail this afternoon so I installed it after pulling my ///M into the garage :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/12/eseda6uh.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/12/evumy4e9.jpg

[NoVAphotog]

I got a new dipstick in the mail this afternoon so I installed it after pulling my ///M into the garage :)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/12/eseda6uh.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/12/evumy4e9.jpg

OOOO very nice. What does it look on the "business" end?

[derbo]

oo you fancy

[cakM3]

The business end looks like this...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/12/u8emu4ym.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/12/e8eje2az.jpg

[NoVAphotog]

Very cool. I'm going to venture to guess it's significantly easier to read than the stock one.

[cakM3]

Yes

[ELCID86]

Very cool. I'm going to venture to guess it's significantly easier to read than the stock one.
So what is the proper level? A the hashed areas seems pretty long.

[cakM3]

Shawn....

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/12/e7y5ejy7.jpg

[ELCID86]

Thanks. But who is this Mark guy?

[cakM3]

:rofl

[cakM3]

I got confirmation tonight from Challenge, the people making my 1x1 carbon fiber CSL roof panel for my ///M. The panel has been produced and is now ready for shipment. The company is getting all the necessary materials and boxes to ensure my roof panel is properly packaged for shipment. My new roof panel will be in my hands soon Hieu!!! :p

[derbo]

oh dear.

[Sockethead]

Very cool. I'm going to venture to guess it's significantly easier to read than the stock one.

Yea the stock one sucks. I'd like to smack the guy who came up with that color

[cakM3]

Yea the stock one sucks. I'd like to smack the guy who came up with that color

+1

[330i ZHP]

kind of sucks that dipstick is only avail for S54

[cakM3]

kind of sucks that dipstick is only avail for S54

+1

I was thinking the same exact thing Stuart because it would have been nice to have one for the ZHP as well :)


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[johnrando]

For sure. Those really look good and I would have gotten one.

[ELCID86]

kind of sucks that dipstick is only avail for S54

Why is that? Anyone asked the maker? Perhaps he'd oblige. Im sure there is a larger market and it would take much fabrication.

[az3579]

kind of sucks that dipstick is only avail for S54

Damn it!

[cakM3]

My new roof panel
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/13/ny7esyda.jpg

One for the ///M and the other for my house ;)

[Hermes]

lol

Edit: cf toilet and bidet next?

http://www.carbonfibergear.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/1-nerocarbonio-carbon-fiber-toilet.jpg

[az3579]

My new roof panel


One for the ///M and the other for my house ;)

ROFL
:rofl

[cakM3]

lol

Edit: cf toilet and bidet next?

http://www.carbonfibergear.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/1-nerocarbonio-carbon-fiber-toilet.jpg

:drool :drool :drool


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[ELCID86]

Plural? One for each car??

[328ioc]

My new roof panel
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/13/ny7esyda.jpg

One for the ///M and the other for my house ;)

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/13/evegary2.jpg

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