Charlie's ///M Project Thread

[cakM3]

Picture shows my carbon fiber roof panel (closest one) the other belongs to someone else.....

[Sockethead]

Plural? One for each car??

He was joking about this... :)


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

[ELCID86]

He was joking about this... :)

Kindof, but you can never tell with Chuck and the CF goodness. :-)

[328ioc]

Kindof, but you can never tell with Chuck and the CF goodness. :-)

This.

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[cakM3]

:biggrin

There are others out there who love carbon fiber more than me......


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[az3579]

There are others out there who love carbon fiber more than me......


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Disagree. :biggrin

[johnrando]

:like

[sillieidiot]

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


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

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

so which wall are you putting it on? we should scout it out now. take some pictures of possible walls for us to choose lol

for the oil dip stick? does it get blistering hot when you check it after a drive?

[az3579]

for the oil dip stick? does it get blistering hot when you check it after a drive?

I don't think the Aluminum gets that hot.
Besides, you should check your oil when the engine's cold, anyway.

[cakM3]

I don't think the Aluminum gets that hot.
Besides, you should check your oil when the engine's cold, anyway.

Exactly! :thumbsup

[sillieidiot]

I don't think the Aluminum gets that hot.
Besides, you should check your oil when the engine's cold, anyway.

my aluminum adjustment knobs on my ASTs get hot and those are located even farther than the dip stick lol besides, aluminum is a great conductor of heat, hence why it's commonly used as heatsinks.

yeah normally. but what if you wanted to check it after you've driven? like say oil light came on for no reason after you've already driven quite a way. i wonder if it's freezing, would it be freezing cold too? lol seriously though, i'm actually curious. since metal shift knobs act in a similar fashion

[cakM3]

... but what if you wanted to check it after you've driven? like say oil light came on for no reason after you've already driven quite a way. i wonder if it's freezing, would it be freezing cold too? lol seriously though, i'm actually curious. since metal shift knobs act in a similar fashion

If that's the case Hieu, that's what a "rag" is used for. You can still easily check your oil after driving using a rag if the dipstick handle is too hot to handle....it's no big deal :) Then you use another rag to wipe the business end and then recheck the level... simple as that. It's not a big deal if you ask me...:)

[sillieidiot]

i like how you guys answer my questions with solutions to issues, but not my actual question lol yes i know you can do that, i'm not stupid. i know it's not really an issue. am i wording the question wrong?

it's like i ask you how do your tires feel? then you tell me you bought roadside warranty, you're covered...


anyhow moving on. so when are you planning to install that UUC SSK? or did you do that already?

you should get the RE oil filter cap for your M3. I think it will go will with your dip stick if you don't already have it. i tried going back a few pages to look at your engine bay but i didn't see it.

looks like this:
http://imageshack.com/a/img661/9789/170d0b.jpg

[cakM3]

i like how you guys answer my questions with solutions to issues, but not my actual question lol yes i know you can do that, i'm not stupid. i know it's not really an issue. am i wording the question wrong?

it's like i ask you how do your tires feel? then you tell me you bought roadside warranty, you're covered...


anyhow moving on.

Dude.... no you're not stupid. I didn't imply this so I hope you realize I'm just responding to your question.....perhaps you had worded it incorrectly???

Regarding the billet aluminum dipstick, yes it will be hot (and I know you know that) after driving and it's not a big deal to use a glove or rag if you have to pull it to check your oil level (again, I know you know this)....it's no big deal...:scratchinghead


so when are you planning to install that UUC SSK? or did you do that already?

I plan to have the SSK installed sometime this winter. I have lots of other mods lined up right now so this is not a priority for me at the moment. I will have this installed by next season however....


you should get the RE oil filter cap for your M3. I think it will go will with your dip stick if you don't already have it. i tried going back a few pages to look at your engine bay but i didn't see it.

looks like this:
http://imageshack.com/a/img661/9789/170d0b.jpg

I didn't know this was available....I will most likely get this. I like this :thumbsup

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-08-13at54254PM_zpsf7da2012.png

currently out of stock but I will keep an eye out for it....thanks!

[cakM3]

On another note.....Jon's, now my 10mm spacers arrived in the mail this afternoon. Thanks Jon for the opportunity to get these! :thumbsup

[sillieidiot]

Dude.... no you're not stupid. I didn't imply this so I hope you realize I'm just responding to your question.....perhaps you had worded it incorrectly???

Regarding the billet aluminum dipstick, yes it will be hot (and I know you know that) after driving and it's not a big deal to use a glove or rag if you have to pull it to check your oil level (again, I know you know this)....it's no big deal...:scratchinghead



I plan to have the SSK installed sometime this winter. I have lots of other mods lined up right now so this is not a priority for me at the moment. I will have this installed by next season however....



I didn't know this was available....I will most likely get this. I like this :thumbsup

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-08-13at54254PM_zpsf7da2012.png

currently out of stock but I will keep an eye out for it....thanks!

it's cool, no worries. probably my fault lol

anyways, on the oil filter cap. you just send rogue an email. i believe that site will always say out of stock. but if you send Rogue engineering an email, they can make it happen for you.

[johnrando]

+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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I emailed them to ask about S54 versions of the dip stick.

[NoVAphotog]

I emailed them to ask about S54 versions of the dip stick.

M*

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[ELCID86]

I emailed them to ask about S54 versions of the dip stick.

Something you need to tell us JR??

Let us know if all of us M54 owners need to email them too!

[johnrando]

Oops, lol. :biggrin

[Hermes]

Besides, you should check your oil when the engine's cold, anyway.

I always check oil at operating temp, coolant level and tire pressure are checked cold

[cakM3]

I always check oil at operating temp, coolant level and tire pressure are checked cold

I'm pretty much in this mind set... :thumbsup

[johnrando]

Something you need to tell us JR??

Let us know if all of us M54 owners need to email them too!

I don't want to take away from Charlie's thread, so I'll start a separate one when I have more information. They did respond and I've responded back. If they get a certain quantity, they will do it. Once I get that, I'll post in a new thread.

[cakM3]

I don't want to take away from Charlie's thread, so I'll start a separate one when I have more information. They did respond and I've responded back. If they get a certain quantity, they will do it. Once I get that, I'll post in a new thread.

John, I'm in if you need to start numbers....I'd love to have one for my ZHP :thumbsup

[mbeckel]

On another note.....Jon's, now my 10mm spacers arrived in the mail this afternoon. Thanks Jon for the opportunity to get these! :thumbsup

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/14/e6yhy3yd.jpg
Jupiter, FL is home to some sweet hammerhead sharks! I know, I'm a nerd!

[cakM3]

Jupiter, FL is home to some sweet hammerhead sharks! I know, I'm a nerd!

I did not know that...

[mbeckel]

I did not know that...
Yep. I love shark week. They were searching for big hammerheads in the Jupiter area, found 14-15ft a few times. Impressive animal

[cakM3]

I got the word today that my 1x1 CSL one piece lip spoiler from 365 AUTOSPORTS has been sent out via FedEx this afternoon so I should be taking receipt by early next week :) That means I will have this piece mounted on my ///M by the following weekend with pictures ;)

[johnrando]

:like

[WOLFN8TR]

NICE...!!!

[cakM3]

Thanks guys! I will have pics posted next week....delivery currently scheduled for Monday...


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[cakM3]

Got a pic of what a 1x1 carbon fiber lip looks like. This is what I will be mounting on my ///M. Right now I have my CSL rear diffuser in 1x1. My roof panel will be in 1x1 so this lip will complete my exterior mods all in 1x1 carbon fiber goodness :)

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/1x1lip01_zps1ce02711.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/1x1lip02_zps5aecff8f.png

Here are a few examples of this lip mounted on other ///M's.... can't wait to have this on mine :thumbsup

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ICONZlip01_zps2df2b1d7.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ICONZlip02_zps5a5fc939.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ICONZlip03_zps44a9d049.png

I saw this lip mounted on a friend's carbon black ///M and have wanted one just like this ever since. I'm happy I got in on this group buy when I did....;)

[zhpnsnv]

That lip looks really good. Is it much different than the one you have on there in your sig pic?

[cakM3]

That lip looks really good. Is it much different than the one you have on there in your sig pic?

Yes Marc, the lip sticks out a little bit more, which is what I want :)

[zhpnsnv]

Got it -- rock on, brother.

[Sockethead]

That's cool that you have everything in 1x1. I couldn't find CF mirror shells in anything but 1x1 so they don't match the rest of my CF.

[cakM3]

That's cool that you have everything in 1x1. I couldn't find CF mirror shells in anything but 1x1 so they don't match the rest of my CF.

Thanks Rob! :biggrin

[sillieidiot]

That's cool that you have everything in 1x1. I couldn't find CF mirror shells in anything but 1x1 so they don't match the rest of my CF.

just custom wrap it. that's what i usually do whenever i can't find something for my car. i just get it custom made.

[WOLFN8TR]

Got a pic of what a 1x1 carbon fiber lip looks like. This is what I will be mounting on my ///M. Right now I have my CSL rear diffuser in 1x1. My roof panel will be in 1x1 so this lip will complete my exterior mods all in 1x1 carbon fiber goodness :)
I saw this lip mounted on a friend's carbon black ///M and have wanted one just like this ever since. I'm happy I got in on this group buy when I did....;)

That Looks Sweet!!! :drool

[Sockethead]

just custom wrap it. that's what i usually do whenever i can't find something for my car. i just get it custom made.
I got 1 year old twins at home... ain't got time or money for that.

[cakM3]

My new lip spoiler will look like this when mounted next week but in 1x1 weave :)

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/426BB225-7BEE-4FA2-AA7D-C7E66ADCE982_zps6718aa41.jpg

[mbeckel]

My new lip spoiler will look like this when mounted next week but in 1x1 weave :)

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/426BB225-7BEE-4FA2-AA7D-C7E66ADCE982_zps6718aa41.jpg
Lock down that car. If I see it, I'm taking it! :drool

[cakM3]

Lock down that car. If I see it, I'm taking it! :drool

Very nice Matt! I have my ///M rigged so that if anyone touches it when the alarm is activated, they will get a 10,000 volt shock ;)

[mbeckel]

Very nice Matt! I have my ///M rigged so that if anyone touches it when the alarm is activated, they will get a 10,000 volt shock ;)
Don't taze me bro!

[Pip]

Charlie your car is going to look great. I love the look of the SGT lip, but know why you're going this route. I went through your thread and loved seeing the progress of the car from when you bought it.

[cakM3]

Charlie your car is going to look great. I love the look of the SGT lip, but know why you're going this route. I went through your thread and loved seeing the progress of the car from when you bought it.

Thanks Sean, it means a lot to me hearing that! :thumbsup You too have made awesome progress on your ///M since picking it up! Love seeing your progress as well :thumbsup

[cakM3]

I am happy to report that my 1x1 carbon fiber lip spoiler arrived today! :biggrin There was no damage to the lip while it was in the hands of FEDEX so I will be mounting it tomorrow since I'm taking the day off from work ;)

The box my lip spoiler came in was in great shape....surprising for FEDEX based on my previous packages from them.....

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/_DSC6178_zpsc45c06d7.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/_DSC6176_zps496efc70.jpg

The lip was wrapped up very nice for transport...
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/_DSC6187_zpsc97b195a.jpg

A few shots of the carbon fiber lip :)
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/_DSC6237_zpse4ef9f9f.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/_DSC6234_zps67076ad4.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/_DSC6221_zpsf252cf2c.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/_DSC6236_zps9c8db811.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/_DSC6222_zps84a6d05e.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/_DSC6201_zpse9a01aea.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/RI%20Mar2014%20Meet/_DSC6195_zps2367b191.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/_DSC6220_zpsea1106be.jpg


my carbon fiber fairies were busy again ;)

[ELCID86]

The hotness!


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[cakM3]

Thanks Shawn! Mounting my new lip on the ///M tomorrow :)

[ELCID86]

Can't wait to see it.


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[cakM3]

I'll get mounted pics posted on Saturday

[WOLFN8TR]

Sweet Charlie! Man if that was on my ZHP it would be destroyed by now. Someday I'm gonna fly out and see your bad azz ///M in person. :roundel

[cakM3]

Sweet Charlie! Man if that was on my ZHP it would be destroyed by now. Someday I'm gonna fly out and see your bad azz ///M in person. :roundel

Thanks Gary! Door is always open to you my friend!! [emoji6]

[cakM3]

There's nothing that looks better than freshly polished carbon fiber if you ask me :drool

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/29/y6u7enab.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/29/tu8aga2a.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/29/7y2ajubu.jpg

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8567/16048041913_c27ea4e99c_o.jpg

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8681/16480572820_c5b77284bf_o.png

[WOLFN8TR]

Ya that is gonna look Saweeeet on the ///M!!!

[cakM3]

Thanks Gary, yeah that's what I'm hoping for :thumbsup


Keeping the carbon fiber fairies busy here at my end....wouldn't you say? ;)

[johnrando]

Beautiful. Almost too pretty to put on the car. What did you polish it with?

[cakM3]

Beautiful. Almost too pretty to put on the car. What did you polish it with?

John, I felt the same way when I mounted this....as for what I used? I used a product from 3M...
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Detailing%20Items/3M_06085_perfect-it_rubbing_compound_zps8db59309.jpg

It's a rubbing compound. Probably one of the best product I have ever used to date. Once I got an awesome shine on my carbon fiber surface, I used Rejex to seal the surface of the carbon fiber.....
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Detailing%20Items/shopping-1_zps33d10409.jpeg

and then put some Pinnacle Soverign to add a deep shine ;)
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Detailing%20Items/shopping-2_zps19cdcdba.jpeg

[cakM3]

I took the ///M out for a nice drive after installing this lip today and noticed a lot of people just staring at my car. This lip really gives a more aggressive look to the CSL one piece lip....this is the look I was going for :thumbsup Yeah, you can say I'm very happy with my recent mod ;)

Here's a few iPhone pics with this lip installed but I'm not finished with it just yet :)

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/8y7a7y5u_zpsac8e0926.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/esebe8az_zps1a704333.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/30/yne3upyz.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/30/3e3esa5e.jpg

[WOLFN8TR]

That is a work of art! :eyetwitch

I would be afraid to drive my car with that sucker on there!!!

[cakM3]

That is a work of art! :eyetwitch

I would be afraid to drive my car with that sucker on there!!!

That lip is a work of art Gary :thumbsup Just one more carbon fiber part to install on the exterior of this car but that will be a very big, and expensive, job ;)

Can't be afraid to drive the car Gary....I've built it this way so that I can fully enjoy the "whole experience" of ownership.....this is the car I want to enjoy driving ;) Wish all you guys out west could see this car in person...

[johnrando]

Hopefully soon Charlie. That lip is amazing!

[cakM3]

Hopefully soon Charlie. That lip is amazing!

All I can say John is that I would love to get an awesome job in Cali.....that would fulfill my dream for sure!!! If I did, I'd be out there so fast ;)

...and thanks for your gominigo license plate holder for my ///M. It arrived in the mail today :biggrin Also, thanks for the complements on my project updates! As I keep saying....I hope not to disappoint the family with progress of my build threads...:)

[cakM3]

Got an email from Greg at Challenge...my Challenge CSL 1x1 carbon fiber roof panel for my ///M shipped out and will arrive on Tuesday for delivery. Looks like I will stay home on Tuesday to take delivery :biggrin

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2014-08-29at83141PM_zps75eebb1d.png

[UdubBadger]

Good stuff Chuck

[cakM3]

Good stuff Chuck

Thanks Seth!

[ELCID86]

Amazing! How does it secure on?


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.

[cakM3]

A few self-tapping screws and some 3M double-sided tape does the trick :thumbsup

[johnrando]

You're welcome. Glad that worked out.

[cakM3]

Detailed the ///M today and got a few pics showing just how low the new lip is to the ground...

Angel eyes are Umnitza Orion V4's
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ICONZ%20Lip/_DSC6319_zpse7fab3d0.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ICONZ%20Lip/_DSC6313_zps5a5245fd.jpg

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

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ICONZ%20Lip/_DSC6337_zpsef5c835c.jpg


Another view of the lip and how much it sticks out...
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ICONZ%20Lip/_DSC6354_zps25896c3c.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ICONZ%20Lip/_DSC6304_zps06f3a5f6.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ICONZ%20Lip/_DSC6306_zps5de9aa79.jpg

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

I'm loving the new look for sure! :thumbsup Yeah....I got to get some black silicone so I can dress up the few gaps that are there....

[330i ZHP]

do you poop well with all this fiber?

[cakM3]

do you poop well with all this fiber?

Well....you know as we get older we need more fiber in our diet ;)

[WOLFN8TR]

Looks good Charlie! You can use the ///M to plow some snow in the winter with that bad boy.

[cakM3]

Looks good Charlie! You can use the ///M to plow some snow in the winter with that bad boy.

Thanks Gary! :thumbsup

Yeah the ///M is low enough that I can easily move some snow but it will be hibernating during winter months so the lip will remain in great shape :)

[az3579]

I'm loving that downward curve... :thumbsup


do you poop well with all this fiber?

:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl

[cakM3]

I'm loving that downward curve... :thumbsup

Wait till you're up here next time to see this in person BP...I think you will like it even more :thumbsup

I'll have my carbon fiber roof panel delivered to me by then too ;) No Hieu! It's not going on the wall....:rofl

[cakM3]

I got this package delivered to me today by FEDEX :biggrin
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/02/e9ery9yn.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/02/uty3uqyd.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/02/u7erysup.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/02/zuhu6aqu.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/02/apuba7aj.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/02/a2eqe9up.jpg


More pics will be uploaded from my Nikon later...got to head to work ;)

[johnrando]

Da roof!

[Sockethead]

The reflection in that roof panel is amazing.
The new lip is awesome too

[cakM3]

The reflection in that roof panel is amazing.
The new lip is awesome too

Thanks Rob! That roof is going to be even better after I have it polished :)

[WOLFN8TR]

Wow!! That sucker is Gorgeous! ! I see you're pre wired for a ceiling fan, lol.

:waldo

[cakM3]

Wow!! That sucker is Gorgeous! ! I see you're pre wired for a ceiling fan, lol.

:waldo

Very observant Gary....I keep my place at a cool 71 degrees so ceiling fan not required...:) This is the very last carbon fiber component I will be adding to the exterior of my ///M folks.....the crowning touch so to speak ;)

[sillieidiot]

Wait till you're up here next time to see this in person BP...I think you will like it even more :thumbsup

I'll have my carbon fiber roof panel delivered to me by then too ;) No Hieu! It's not going on the wall....:rofl

The carbon fiber on the lip itself looks good. Still not warming up to how it looks on your car. But you like it, and that's all that matters anyways. Congrats :)

darn it, how about the ceiling above your bed? :rofl


I got this package delivered to me today by FEDEX :biggrin
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/02/e9ery9yn.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/02/uty3uqyd.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/02/u7erysup.jpg

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http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/02/apuba7aj.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/02/a2eqe9up.jpg


More pics will be uploaded from my Nikon later...got to head to work ;)

ooh nice. did a double take to make sure it was actually yours, cause you managed to trick me twice last time LOL

[cakM3]

The carbon fiber on the lip itself looks good. Still not warming up to how it looks on your car. But you like it, and that's all that matters anyways. Congrats :)

Yeah Hieu.....the front lip is not for everyone. I happen to like it so that's what counts ;) At least it's in 1x1 just like everything else that will be on the outside of my ///M :biggrin


darn it, how about the ceiling above your bed? :rofl

Never needed one since my apartment is at a nice cool 71 degrees :)



ooh nice. did a double take to make sure it was actually yours, cause you managed to trick me twice last time LOL

Yeah I know Hieu! I now have my own carbon fiber roof panel (thanks to you!) which will be mounted sometime in early spring 2015. I still have some more things to get, money to save for the installation....and the holiday season to get through....my plans are to get this installed well before the 2015 Mafia reunion meet. :thumbsup

[OtterEffect]

As I keep saying....I hope not to disappoint the family with progress of my build threads...:)

I honestly don't think it's possible that you could ever "disappoint" us with any of your cars or mods.. :thumbsup



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[cakM3]

I honestly don't think it's possible that you could ever "disappoint" us with any of your cars or mods.. :thumbsup



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Thanks Otter! I appreciate that! :)

With that said...I couldn't wait to get home from work so I can begin polishing my new CSL carbon fiber roof panel by Challenge. I just did a small part and polished it until the surface was buttery smooth....man does that part of my roof panel look sweet!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/03/ajavepav.jpg

You can see in the pic below how the surface has been polished to a glass-like finish....:drool :drool :drool
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/03/a6e8ave9.jpg

l now know how Hieu felt when his friend polished his roof and he saw the results afterwards....this roof panel is absolutely stunning!

Tried a flash afterwards...
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/03/me5ema6e.jpg

pictures were taken using my iPhone for now...

[ELCID86]

Very nice indeed.


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[cakM3]

Thanks Shawn! :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

I wouldn't even want to drive the car, with a panel like that.

The friendliest forum on the planet!

[cakM3]

I wouldn't even want to drive the car, with a panel like that.

The friendliest forum on the planet!

Why Dane?

[danewilson77]

Why Dane?

Because birds shit, clouds rain, trees have leaves...that fall, and porn stars can't aim properly.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[mbeckel]

Because birds shit, clouds rain, trees have leaves...that fall, and porn stars can't aim properly.

The friendliest forum on the planet.
Especially the last point! Lmao

[cakM3]

Because birds shit, clouds rain, trees have leaves...that fall, and porn stars can't aim properly.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

Very nice Dane! Now that's funny :)

[sillieidiot]

Because birds shit, clouds rain, trees have leaves...that fall, and porn stars can't aim properly.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

that's why you clear bra it.

[OtterEffect]

Because birds shit, clouds rain, trees have leaves...that fall, and porn stars can't aim properly.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

:rofl

[cakM3]

that's why you clear bra it.

Which clear bra did you go with Hieu?


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[sillieidiot]

Which clear bra did you go with Hieu?


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xpel ultimate. i also wrapped my csl rails with it. cause my painted OEM black rails scratched to hell in a matter of weeks lol

[cakM3]

xpel ultimate. i also wrapped my csl rails with it. cause my painted OEM black rails scratched to hell in a matter of weeks lol

I'll be sure to do this as well Hieu! Thanks!!

[cakM3]

I continued polishing my roof panel today and took some pictures (not with my iPhone)....it goes to show me that I really need to invest in a macro lens for my Nikon.....anyway, here they are...

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/CSL%20Roof/ScreenShot2014-09-06at23443PM_zpse46963a9.png
Got the panel to look like glass in the glare...

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/CSL%20Roof/ScreenShot2014-09-06at23453PM_zpsf833ddcd.png
That carbon fiber weave looks awesome! :)

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/CSL%20Roof/ScreenShot2014-09-06at23514PM_zpsdb86c91d.png
Another angle of the carbon fiber roof panel...showing just how good the weave pattern is...

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/CSL%20Roof/ScreenShot2014-09-06at23402PM_zpsed2f8d08.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/CSL%20Roof/ScreenShot2014-09-06at23421PM_zpsfb9f70c9.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/CSL%20Roof/ScreenShot2014-09-06at23429PM_zpsb96f40ed.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/CSL%20Roof/ScreenShot2014-09-06at23334PM_zpsf6e8fdc6.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/CSL%20Roof/ScreenShot2014-09-06at23412PM_zps200a2e11.png

All this after only one pass...this roof is going to look awesome when it's installed :thumbsup As for protection... I will be using XPEL ULTIMATE Paint Protection Film just like Hieu did for his roof panel. This seems to be the best solution for these roof panels :thumbsup


Stain & Chemical Resistance

"How does XPEL ULTIMATE Paint Protection Film resist staining?"

The clear coat on XPEL ULTIMATE has a very low surface energy, which makes it extremely difficult for organic compounds to stick to the film. Insects, bird droppings and environmental contaminants (which would normally cause yellowing) such as road oils, exhaust smoke and pollution can be removed during regular washing. An example of a similar technology would be Teflon, where a Teflon pan is easy to clean because nothing will stick to it.

[OtterEffect]

Charlie, that roof is insanely gorgeous. Can't wait to see it on the ///M (and eventually the ZHP as well? ;) ) would you recommend the XPEL for all paint/panels? Or just for CF parts?


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[cakM3]

Charlie, that roof is insanely gorgeous. Can't wait to see it on the ///M (and eventually the ZHP as well? ;) ) would you recommend the XPEL for all paint/panels? Or just for CF parts?


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I would say XPEL would be very effective on all panels...Hieu could further elaborate on this :thumbsup

As for the carbon fiber roof panel? Only for coupes....


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[sillieidiot]

Charlie, that roof is insanely gorgeous. Can't wait to see it on the ///M (and eventually the ZHP as well? ;) ) would you recommend the XPEL for all paint/panels? Or just for CF parts?


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definitely would recommend for the whole car if you want (i want to, but i only repainted the front half of my car so far lol). my entire front end is covered with it, except for the mirrors. it's too round, and i didn't want to cover it in multiple pieces and having a ton of lines.

[OtterEffect]

definitely would recommend for the whole car if you want (i want to, but i only repainted the front half of my car so far lol). my entire front end is covered with it, except for the mirrors. it's too round, and i didn't want to cover it in multiple pieces and having a ton of lines.

Awesome. My car needs some serious paint correction, and once I get that taken care of, I want to keep it that way :) luckily I have 5 expel dealers within 20 miles of me!


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[ELCID86]

Awesome. My car needs some serious paint correction, and once I get that taken care of, I want to keep it that way :) luckily I have 5 expel dealers within 20 miles of me!


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What's xpel (sp) cost?


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[OtterEffect]

What's xpel (sp) cost?


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A little poking around their website proved it was less expensive than I anticipated.. but then you still need to pay someone to apply the film.
http://i.imgur.com/EuUMOVk.jpg

[johnrando]

Looking good

[cakM3]

Lots going on.... as many of you have witnessed, my modding/acquiring never stops. I will be adding Rando's perforated leather steering wheel as one of two steering wheels I will be using in my ///M exclusively.

[johnrando]

Very nice

[NoVAphotog]

Lots going on.... as many of you have witnessed, my modding/acquiring never stops.

Always great to see pics and follow along, Charlie! Roof panel looks awesome!

[TheFinanceGuy]

That roof Charlie. Man, it looks good!

[cakM3]

Very nice

Thanks again John! :)


Always great to see pics and follow along, Charlie! Roof panel looks awesome!

Appreciate the comment Daniel! Yeah, I can't wait to get the roof installed....too bad it will cost over $2k just in labor though...


That roof Charlie. Man, it looks good!

Thanks Patrick! Just wait till you see the roof in person! :biggrin Pictures don't do it justice!

[sillieidiot]

it should be 2k max. more than that is too much.

[330i ZHP]

I can cut off the old and superglue in the new one for $1k - you supply the glue, cut off wheels and the headliner

[cakM3]

I can cut off the old and superglue in the new one for $1k - you supply the glue, cut off wheels and the headliner

Ummmm.....I don't know what to say Stuart... Thanks for your offer my friend! :thumbsup


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[cakM3]

Looks like the next item on the ///M's mod list other than maintenance will be a Sprint Booster I'm getting from Dario's ///M. This should make driving the ///M even more fun :thumbsup

[TheFinanceGuy]

Awesome Charlie! Let us know how you like it.

[cakM3]

I love Sprint Booster in my ZHP....I'm sure I'll love Sprint Booster in my ///M as well :)

[az3579]

I love Sprint Booster in my ZHP....I'm sure I'll love Sprint Booster in my ///M as well :)

I think the M3 with SB would be a little too crazy. IMO

[TheFinanceGuy]

I think the M3 with SB would be a little too crazy. IMO

I can hear Charlie saying "HA, challenge accepted"

[cakM3]

I can hear Charlie saying "HA, challenge accepted"

Done! :thumbsup

[Tnhl1989]

Why need a sprint booster when you can already change the setup of the sport button on the ///M? I did a lot of research on the dme changes that is possible for the ///M when I had my bosses SMG and adding csl tune to it.

[cakM3]

Can't add a CSL tune to a manual ///M

[Tnhl1989]

I was stating that you can modify the .bin file of you dme to tune your throttle positions to your liking.

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=423771
http://www.mss54.info/index.php?title=Main_Page

The actual site to upload and modify your .bin is
http://www.mss54.info/dev/

Most of everything is in the wiki there. It was pretty cool to see all of these changes possible.

[cakM3]

hmmmmmmmm...........

[Sockethead]

hmmmmmmmm...........

Haha pretty funny.... your hmmm is right under Dr. evil .... goes perfectly lol

[cakM3]

Haha pretty funny.... your hmmm is right under Dr. evil .... goes perfectly lol

It was planned Rob.....thanks! :)


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[cakM3]

Thanks to Dario, the car whisperer, my Sprint Booster for the ///M is now in my hands. I will install it tomorrow and then take the ///M out for a road test...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/14/arypape5.jpg

Should make for an interesting ride! :biggrin

Thanks again Dario!!!

[Avetiso]

:thumbsup

[johnrando]

Should make your M REALLY interesting to drive now.... let us know!

[cakM3]

Should make your M REALLY interesting to drive now.... let us know!

I will John....should be interesting. I will be doing this this afternoon when I get home from work ;)

[cakM3]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/15/yhu7usur.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/15/vutasabu.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/15/hane4u6u.jpg

Here's another angle...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/15/y5a7yva3.jpg

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Today I installed Dario's Sprint Booster in my ///M after I got home from work. On the most part, the install was very straightforward and I got everything mounted.

Took the ///M out for a road test and shifted thru the modes with Sport button off then again with Sport button on. What I can say after road testing my new Sprint Booster is wow!!! I really love having this with my Sport button on! The ///M is much more responsive now and I love it!!! :thumbsup

Can't be happier with the performance of my ///M....many thanks to Dario for presenting this opportunity ;)

[Tnhl1989]

No sport button mod?

[az3579]

No sport button mod?

His has the factory Sport button. I don't think he'd want to mess with it.


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[cakM3]

No sport button mod?

Sport Button mod N/A on ///M Tony. The Sport Button that's already there has a real function and I won't mess with this button as a result. The Sprint Booster I added is in addition to the Sport Button that's already there.

Sport Button changes between two different engine mapping whereas Sprint Booster changes how sensitive the throttle inputs (gas pedal) are. Having both allows for a more lively ///M driving experience....man is it a lot more fun to drive now! :thumbsup

Edit: Tony.... it just hit me what you were trying to say here...basically incorporate another button just like we incorporated the Sport button for our ZHPs... have full OEM-like looks in the car. I'm sure you were eluding to this....not do the "Sport button" mod on the actual Sport button in my car.... if this is the case then yes, this can be a possibility but after doing two sport button mods....I think I'll call it good....I will need to order a whole bunch of stuff including lit magnifying glass....these old eyes can't focus as good as they used to....:)

[johnrando]

Dang, an M with 2 sport buttons! Dats Nize!

[cakM3]

Dang, an M with 2 sport buttons! Dats Nize!

Yes......:roundel

[cakM3]

Updated a few pics thanks to BP's help :thumbsup

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3949/15627415545_b5b93ce9d2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pNWAc4)[/url]

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5607/15006651584_b2377e24a5_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pNWAc4)

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5609/15440773499_d9efe6f083_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/oS61G9)

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5616/15603714766_28628962a7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pws11K)

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5608/15603714496_84088a2839_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/pLR7LW)[url=https://flic.kr/p/pLR7Gh]

[ELCID86]

Very nice Charlie.


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[cakM3]

Very nice Charlie.


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Thanks Shawn....you got some great pics yourself today! :thumbsup

[ELCID86]

Thanks. The posted ones are all phone pics. Daniel and I need to download and PP the ones off our DSLRs.


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[az3579]

It's amazing how much better the photos look when hosted on Frickr. :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Yeah...thanks for showing me yesterday BP :thumbsup

[ELCID86]

It's amazing how much better the photos look when hosted on Frickr. :thumbsup

How can the hosting site make a difference? Does it do transformation rendering?

[danewilson77]

Need to upload an identical pic to PB and Flickr, then throw into the same post.

[az3579]

How can the hosting site make a difference? Does it do transformation rendering?

Photobucket kills the quality to save space.
Flickr... does not.

[sillieidiot]

How can the hosting site make a difference? Does it do transformation rendering?

the difference is in the compression.

[TheFinanceGuy]

Photobucket kills the quality to save space.
Flickr... does not.

Did not know this.

TIL Flickr is better than photobucket.


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[cakM3]

Did not know this.

TIL Flickr is better than photobucket.


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Patrick, I was the same way until Botond showed me.

[cakM3]

It's been awhile since I have really worked and updated my mod list in this thread so I decided this morning while I had some free time to start this.... more to keep things straight in my head what I've done and what I still need to do....

In the almost 5 years of ownership I'm amazed at just how much work I have put into my ///M....not finished "blueprinting" my ///M just yet... ;)




This is what my ///M started out its life with at the time of my purchase:


2004 BMW ///M3 - build date October 2003
6-Speed Manual Transmission
TiAg / Grey Nappa Leather interior
LCM s/w ver 3.6 (standard faceplate)
Cold Weather Package
Navigation
BMW Assist
BMW Assist rear view mirror
Brushed Aluminum interior trim (in not so perfect shape)
Premium Package
Rain sensor / Auto headlight
Harman / Kardon premium sound
18" Style 67 wheels
74,140 miles


Things I have done since taking ownership of my ///M.....


My ///M as it stands currently November 2014 going into the 2015 season:

[LEFT]- Laminex 50% smoke film for corner and tail lights
- OEM Black full Interior Retrofit (dash, rear deck, seats, and carpeting)
- OEM CSL Interior Door Panels
- OEM CSL Door Handles
- OEM CSL Bootlid
- OEM BMW Performance Short Shift Kit
- BMW Performance Carbon Fiber Strut Brace
- OEM BMW Factory alarm retrofit
- OEM BMW 6-disc CD changer - Deleted
- OEM BMW TCU 13th Gen upgrade/retrofit
- OEM LCM s/w vers 4.5 coded/installed; one touch-triple blink enabled
- OEM Black interior seats front and back full lumbar support w/ Memory
- OEM Oval rear view auto-dim mirror
- OEM F10 ///M5 lit shift knob retrofit
- ///M oil cap (sourced from Turner Morotsports)
- OEM E92 LED license plate lights
- OEM BMW First Aid Kit
- OEM BMW Windshield @ 150,000 mi
- OEM BMW ALU TECH interior trim
- OEM BMW Titan Shadow interior trim - spares
- Sprint Booster ... yes ...
- Tekarbon 1x1 Carbon Fiber CSL rear diffuser
- 365Autosports one-piece CSL carbon fiber lip spoiler (ICONZ style)
- Scorza Carbon Fiber CSL center console
- BC Racing "BR series" coilovers
- Authentic Gruppe M Carbon Kevlar CAI
- Afe smooth Intake elbow
- ///M aluminum pedals
- Color matched corner reflectors
- White LED side markers
- CDV delete
- Monochrome ///M badges
- Monochrome BMW Roundels (TiAg/White)
- 35% ceramic window tint
- Valentine V1 hardwire
- Eurosport Design Stainless Steel double-walled exhaust tips
- SIRIUS Satellite Starmate 4 Radio integration
- HID 6000k lighting (D2S and 9006)
- 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 amp subwoofer - Thanks Kyle!!!
- Rear window switch mod to allow one-touch close feature - thanks Kyle!!!
- Smoked side markers - thanks Kyle!!!
- Fenders rolled (Done when I attended the 3rd reunion meet, thanks Dane!!!)
- Carbon Fiber e-Brake handle - thanks Ryan!!!

Wheel Sets (yes, I have three complete wheel sets for my ///M):
- ARC8 18" hypersilver wheels w/ Hankook Ventus V12s 245/275s (summer ///M wheels) 18X9.5 ET22 and 18x10.5 ET27
- 19" BBS CH wheels w/ Falken 452's 245/275s (summer use only) 19X8.5 ET20 (CH14) and 19X10 ET20 (CH17)
- Rear OEM 18's (Style 67s) w/ Hankook Ventus V12s 265 square



Future mods / maintenance...


- ZKW lens swap from the OE Bosch lens (going to happen this winter)
- INSP II (checklist to complete - DIYing most of this)
- Rebuilt caliper/BMW Euro cross-drilled rotors (going to work on these during 2014/15 winter season)
- Installing my Challenge CSL 1x1 carbon fiber roof panel (2015 season)
- Anti-Laser AL G9 (eventually)[/COLOR]
- 2014 X5 LED fog retrofit (possibly)
- Recaro Sportster CS Seats: Black/Heated/Carbon Fiber Backshell
- OEM CSL headers (poss 2015 season)



Deleted Mods:

1) AutoCarbon Carbon Fiber full interior trim - Deleted - sent to Kyle (Static667)

2) Scorza Carbon Fiber CSL Bootlid - Deleted - sold to Sean


Just went over 164,000 miles


I'd say I have a pretty nice list of mods going on with my ///M.....wouldn't you guys/gals agree??? ;)

[WOLFN8TR]

Wow very impressive Charlie! [emoji106]

[sillieidiot]

sounds pretty good. i'd like to see the OEM CSL diffuser in there to make things complete as far as OEM CSL parts go with what you have so far lol no euro blindspot mirrors? i forgot the rest of the list already lol

dude you still didn't post the picture of the roof on your wall :rofl

[cakM3]

sounds pretty good. i'd like to see the OEM CSL diffuser in there to make things complete as far as OEM CSL parts go with what you have so far lol no euro blindspot mirrors? i forgot the rest of the list already lol

dude you still didn't post the picture of the roof on your wall :rofl

Hieu, that's because it won't be mounted on any wall... :rofl You're killing me with that comment....:facepalm I thought about getting an OEM CSL diffuser but realistically, it woldn't take too much effort for some douchebag to come up to my ///M or any for that matter and just steal it from the car.....for the amount of money one of those commands, it's just not worth it to me...

The Tekarbon CSL diffuser looks just as good and costs $200.....I'm okay with that. :)

[cakM3]

Wow very impressive Charlie! [emoji106]

Gary, what's impressive is that I have been continually modding both my ///M and ZHP during the past two years as well as maintenance......

[Sockethead]

CF mirror shells w/ black bases?

[cakM3]

CF mirror shells w/ black bases?

After installing my carbon fiber roof panel, I don't know if this will look right.....I have to think about this one ;) I have Carbon Black bases/mirrors right now sitting in my garage :)

[poke08]

After installing my carbon fiber roof panel, I don't know if this will look right.....I have to think about this one ;) I have Carbon Black bases/mirrors right now sitting in my garage :)

Interested in selling those mirrors? I've been looking for a set for my ZHP.

[cakM3]

Interested in selling those mirrors? I've been looking for a set for my ZHP.

I always keep a set as spares based on the many jerks out there who like to damage these off of our cars.....I can check with a friend of mine to see if he has a set to sell. I have a friend who parts out E46 ///Ms as part of his family business.....let me know if you're interested (PM me) :thumbsup

[Sockethead]

After installing my carbon fiber roof panel, I don't know if this will look right.....I have to think about this one ;) I have Carbon Black bases/mirrors right now sitting in my garage :)

Yea i understand what yer sayin Maybe you can photoshop 'em on when you have your roof done to see how it'll look...

[cakM3]

Yea i understand what yer sayin Maybe you can photoshop 'em on when you have your roof done to see how it'll look...

Rob, I'm sure you've seen cars that have too much carbon fiber on them…as you know there's a fine balance when modding a car. As much as I love carbon fiber on my car, I'm just looking for that fine balance for the ///M that will make it look perfect :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Last year I sourced an Intravee II for the ///M and installed it. Since I have so much lined up for the ZHP I figured I would come back and do a little something for the ///M as well. :)

From what I have read, the Intravee II is considered to be one of the best iPod interfaces out there so I went ahead and purchased an iPod classic 80GB today...



https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=d2tUWbPcPdQ

There is more I need to do for this setup like install the Alpine PXA-H100 DSP that I still have sitting in my closet….need to get off my butt and get this done!

[WOLFN8TR]

Nice Charlie. I might need to do this on my ///M.

[cakM3]

Nice Charlie. I might need to do this on my ///M.

I love the interface :thumbsup It will be even better after I finish what I started today ;)

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I tranferred the Sirius module from the ZHP because the BM53 radio in it was too old for the Sirius module to be recognized. After hooking everything up, I reconnected the battery to test the connection and my radio immediately recognized the Sirius module (FTMFW!!)

This was my opportunity to change everything out so out went my current setup (windshield mount) and existing satellite antenna for one with the proper Farka connection :)
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Now all my plastics are black :biggrin

Been meaning to do this for quite some time...just needed a few days off from work to make this happen...

[cakM3]

Routed everything but this time much neater :) Tested the radio and my BMW Sirius module is functioning as expected. There's no reception because the car is tucked away in the garage but its nice to see that I now have built-in satellite radio from my Nav menu :thumbsup

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[WOLFN8TR]

Very Nice work.

:theman

[cakM3]

Thanks Gary! :)

[az3579]

It's all the little things that add up. It's nice to get rid of one more suction cup mount, isn't it?

[ELCID86]

Good job Chuck. And man do I like your sexy new British accent in that video! ;-)


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[cakM3]

It's all the little things that add up. It's nice to get rid of one more suction cup mount, isn't it?

I have to agree BP :thumbsup The ///M will look much cleaner this way :)


Good job Chuck. And man do I like your sexy new British accent in that video! ;-)


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Thanks Shawn! Yeah, I like the British accent, my Navi has a female British accent ;)

[az3579]

Thanks Shawn! Yeah, I like the British accent, my Navi has a female British accent ;)

Your nav has something up it's butt. At least that's how she sounded the last time we went on a road trip. :biggrin

[TheFinanceGuy]

: Drool


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[cakM3]

: Drool


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Thanks Patrick!

[Ryans323i]

It's taken me two days, but I'm finally caught up with this thread. She looks great, Charlie. Very excited to see the CF roof go on. 🙌

[az3579]

It's taken me two days, but I'm finally caught up with this thread. She looks great, Charlie. Very excited to see the CF roof go on. 🙌

I'm seeing ghosts...

[cakM3]

It's taken me two days, but I'm finally caught up with this thread. She looks great, Charlie. Very excited to see the CF roof go on. [emoji119]

You will be the very first to see pics when the new roof gets installed :thumbsup

[Johnmadd]

Nice Charlie, very clean setup. :thumbsup

[johnrando]

Awesomesauce Charlie.

Also, welcome back, love the Ghost of Christmas Past visiting right before Christmas!

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[cakM3]

After I wrapped everything up I pulled my ///M out into the rain and set up my Satellite radio. I love having the integrated setup my Sirius box provides :thumbsup

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A nice way to set up my ///Ms Christmas present, wouldn't you say?? ;)


BTW.... I never get tired of looking at my Alu Tech interior trim :)

[Johnmadd]

Very nice. I have to have my climate control on an even ending number (72,74 ect.) or numbers divisible by five or ten (75, 80, 85 ect.) lol :shifty

[cakM3]

Very nice. I have to have my climate control on an even ending number (72,74 ect.) or numbers divisible by five or ten (75, 80, 85 ect.) lol :shifty

71 seems to work fine for me John ;)

[cakM3]

Just purchased Giya's Bimmian E46 cell phone mount which I intend to mount inside my ///M. It should keep things clean :)

I'm working on getting my ///M set up for the 2015 season...still lots to do...


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[cakM3]

I have been doing some research lately and for those with coupes/verts they will need to do this to have functioning rear fogs :thumbsup

-> All E46 produced between 1998 to 2006 are pre-configured to accept rear fog lamps however not necessarily pre-wired (coupe/verts). What exists are bulb sockets, in-dash indicators, PIN 49 slot @ LCM, bulb holder circuits preconfigured to ground and power for the rear fog bulb.

To sum things up what is needed are the following:

1. The LKM faceplate w/ rear fog lamp on/off button
2. The power wire lead from PIN 49 on the original LCM body to the trunk lid bulb holder
3. The bulbs and possibly dremeling the cover off the bulb sockets.

This DIY should cost around $30 (required bulbs, 20 gauge wiring, and the euro rear fog LKM face plate). This DIY should take less than 2 hrs to complete. There you go everyone! Whoever wants to add functioning rear fogs to their rides should have no problems now :thumbsup

This is a quick write-up so when i do this I will have pics to go with the write-up. :)

[derbo]

I have been doing some research lately and for those with coupes/verts they will need to do this to have functioning rear fogs :thumbsup

-> All E46 produced between 1998 to 2006 are pre-configured to accept rear fog lamps however not necessarily pre-wired (coupe/verts). What exists are bulb sockets, in-dash indicators, PIN 49 slot @ LCM, bulb holder circuits preconfigured to ground and power for the rear fog bulb.

To sum things up what is needed are the following:

1. The LKM faceplate w/ rear fog lamp on/off button
2. The power wire lead from PIN 49 on the original LCM body to the trunk lid bulb holder
3. The bulbs and possibly dremeling the cover off the bulb sockets.

This DIY should cost around $30 (required bulbs, 20 gauge wiring, and the euro rear fog LKM face plate). This DIY should take less than 2 hrs to complete. There you go everyone! Whoever wants to add functioning rear fogs to their rides should have no problems now :thumbsup

This is a quick write-up so when i do this I will have pics to go with the write-up. :)

I believe you can use a sedan inner trunk bulb holder to minimize dremeling


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[cakM3]

I believe you can use a sedan inner trunk bulb holder to minimize dremeling


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I think you're right Derek :thumbsup

[cakM3]

I got my 80GB iPod Classic in the mail this afternoon
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I then proceeded to erase what was on it (poor taste in music) and update the existing s/w then sync my iPod with my MacPro library. Ended up transferring close to 5800 songs and I still have close to 50GB left. :)

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Installed this little guy inside my trunk and everything connected as expected with this pic

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You can see looking at the iPod's battery life icon that it is "plugged in" and charging so no adapter needed in this case :)
My Intravee II recognized my iPod....so far so good :thumbsup

Then I got in and proceeded with final op tests… (pictures are grainy because I didn't want to use flash)
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The iPod tested satisfactory and I now have my entire music library at the tip of my fingers so to speak while driving my car :thumbsup

One part of a few I'm still working on for the ///Ms audio system…

[mbeckel]

I got my 80GB iPod Classic in the mail this afternoon
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I then proceeded to erase what was on it (poor taste in music) and update the existing s/w then sync my iPod with my MacPro library. Ended up transferring close to 5800 songs and I still have close to 50GB left. :)

17187

Installed this little guy inside my trunk and everything connected as expected with this pic

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You can see looking at the iPod's battery life icon that it is "plugged in" and charging so no adapter needed in this case :)
My Intravee II recognized my iPod....so far so good :thumbsup

Then I got in and proceeded with final op tests… (pictures are grainy because I didn't want to use flash)
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The iPod tested satisfactory and I now have my entire music library at the tip of my fingers so to speak while driving my car :thumbsup

One part of a few I'm still working on for the ///Ms audio system…
Well done! Time to use some more GB. :thumbsup

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[cakM3]

Well done! Time to use some more GB. :thumbsup

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Thanks Matt! :)

[johnrando]

Sweet

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[az3579]

:like

[cakM3]

Sweet

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:like

Thanks guys! :thumbsup

[Hermes]

look what I found...

https://nebula.wsimg.com/c8d495d75254acccec5b187ae2b256c3?AccessKeyId=3E7BE 609EF6785B32C27&disposition=0&alloworigin=1

edit: found more racecar stuff ;)

https://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/l/t1.0-9/10917087_1028619387164297_4306991668437463226_n.jp g?oh=a7b06698e9a2921fb604339d174bbcb9&oe=553E7C5C

[rguti153]

Sweet where ?

[cakM3]

look what I found...

https://nebula.wsimg.com/c8d495d75254acccec5b187ae2b256c3?AccessKeyId=3E7BE 609EF6785B32C27&disposition=0&alloworigin=1

edit: found more racecar stuff ;)

https://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/l/t1.0-9/10917087_1028619387164297_4306991668437463226_n.jp g?oh=a7b06698e9a2921fb604339d174bbcb9&oe=553E7C5C

They do look nice but I think I have enough carbon fiber going on in my ///M JP :thumbsup Thanks :)!

[Hermes]

Sweet where ?

Team Prototype Technology Group

[derbo]

Lol ptg race cars

sent from my phone

[Hermes]

Lol ptg race cars

sent from my phone

You're just jealous because they are coupe doors :p

[cakM3]

You're just jealous because they are coupe doors :p

funny..... :biggrin

[cakM3]

Got a few items today I will be using for my ///M....

This is Giya's contribution :)
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Been looking forward to getting a nice iPhone holder that will blend in nicely and still keep the clean look of my ///Ms interior :)

Also got this from Richard for my Intravee II setup. An Intravee breakout box so I can add my PXA digital signal processor :thumbsup
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Thanks Richard for taking the time to set me up with these!! Thanks to Giya as well for providing me the opportunity to purchase your phone holder :biggrin

[cakM3]

Just mounted my new phone holder ;) :thumbsup

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I don't see a noticeable gap like I did on BPs setup. Too bad there's salt and junk on the roads now....guess I'll have to wait until spring...

Yeah....I have some finger prints on my trim... I will get to them later after resting up a bit more from my recent trip....don't feel like dealing with being tired and the cold right now...

[Hermes]

;)

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http://www.vrs-aero.com/e46r_dif_1_2.html

[cakM3]

;)

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http://www.vrs-aero.com/e46r_dif_1_2.html

I've always wanted this for my ///M JP but right now I have too much going on...


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[Lanister]

:thumbsup

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[Hermes]

I've always wanted this for my ///M JP but right now I have too much going on...


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Understandable, I just saw somebody post it and thought of you

[cakM3]

Understandable, I just saw somebody post it and thought of you

I'm having difficulty sleeping at night now because you posted that darned panel....:facepalm

@Giya... thanks! :thumbsup

[Hermes]

Hahaha

[cakM3]

Hahaha

Glad you enjoyed putting such a sexy picture in my head JP....;)

[cakM3]

My ///M officially put away in hibernation. I'll put Stable in the gas tank this week...

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Before I put my ///M away, I did take it out one more time just to get the feel....felt so nice driving it after two weeks of just sitting in the garage....

Went to the dealer and ordered another part ;)
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[Sockethead]

Sad to put it away for the next few months isn't it? We just put our cars to bed this week too.
Kristen's car lives under a cover outside while the ZHP gets to slumber in the garage...

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/17/73ec137cf2cf31428c4be1e6f1175374.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/17/2f81fe4dc0e76274dd750042d2dc83ba.jpg

[cakM3]

Yeah Rob....but then I have my ZHP to drive during the winter so the pain of not having my ///M to drive isn't too bad...;)

[Sockethead]

We have the F30 and the MDX... even though one of 'em's a BMW there is still no comparison.

[cakM3]

We have the F30 and the MDX... even though one of 'em's a BMW there is still no comparison.

I know....

[cakM3]

Current Mod list - March 2015


- OEM Black Interior Retrofit (dash, rear deck, and carpeting)
- OEM CSL Interior Door Panels
- OEM CSL Door Handles
- 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 Black interior seats front and back full lumbar support w/ Memory
- OEM Oval rear view auto-dim mirror
- OEM F10 ///M5 lit shift knob retrofit
- OEM E92 LED license plate lights
- OEM BMW First Aid Kit
- OEM BMW Windshield @ 150,000 mi
- OEM BMW ALU TECH interior trim
- OEM BMW Titan Shadow interior trim - spares
- ///M oil cap
- Sprint Booster
- Tekarbon 1x1 Carbon Fiber CSL rear diffuser
- 365Autosports one-piece CSL 1x1 carbon fiber lip spoiler (ICONZ style)
- Scorza Carbon Fiber CSL center console
- BC Racing "BR series" coilovers
- Authentic Gruppe M Carbon Kevlar CAI
- Afe smooth Intake elbow
- ARC8 18" hypersilver wheels w/ Hankook Ventus V12s 245/275s (summer ///M wheels)
- 19" BBS CH wheels w/ Falken 452's 245/275s (summer use only)
- ///M aluminum pedals
- Color matched corner reflectors
- White LED side markers
- CDV delete
- Monochrome ///M badges
- Monochrome BMW Roundels (TiAg/White)
- 35% ceramic window tint
- Valentine V1 hardwire
- Eurosport Design Stainless Steel double-walled exhaust tips
- SIRIUS Satellite Starmate 4 BMW Radio integration
- HID 6000k lighting (D2S and 9006)
- 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 amp subwoofer - Thanks Kyle!!!
- Rear window switch mod to allow one-touch close feature - thanks Kyle!!!
- Smoked side markers - thanks Kyle!!!
- Fenders rolled
- Carbon Fiber e-Brake handle - thanks Ryan!!!


Future mods / maintenance...

- IAT Relocation (This weekend)
- UltraGauge OBDII Gauge (This weekend)
- Intravee II breakout box/Alpine PXA-100 DSP integration (2015 season)
- ZKW lens swap from the OE Bosch lens (2015 season)
- Rebuilt caliper/BMW Euro cross-drilled rotors (2015 season)
- Challenge Carbon Fiber 1x1 CSL roof panel retrofit (roof panel and roof bow purchased)
- Recaro Sportster CS Seats: Black/Heated/Carbon Fiber Backshell
- OEM CSL headers
- Anti-Laser AL G9 (eventually)

[johnrando]

Love both those lists Charlie.

[Pip]

Did you get the headers installed yet?

[cakM3]

Did you get the headers installed yet?

Derailed by recent acquisition of BBS CH wheels for the ZHP Sean.....probably won't happen until sometime this summer...

[Pip]

Derailed by recent acquisition of BBS CH wheels for the ZHP Sean.....probably won't happen until sometime this summer...

Agree with the latest acquisition :thumbsup and headers can wait. They are available pretty frequently.

[cakM3]

Agree with the latest acquisition :thumbsup and headers can wait. They are available pretty frequently.

I have Donovan's cell number so I can get them at any time :) Next on my priority is to paint my new CSL bootlid Imola Red so I can swap out bootlids on my ZHP :thumbsup

Geoff, if you're talking about this ZHP....

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8562/16763486632_4e4014cb07_b.jpg

Then yes, I got these BBS CH wheels. They are so clean and perfect :) This ZHP is so beautiful unfortunately I'm not into black cars otherwise I would be having this one....

[GE Geoff]

Derailed by recent acquisition of BBS CH wheels for the ZHP Sean.....probably won't happen until sometime this summer...

Charlie- Did you buy the BBS CH's from that Super SLick Black ZHP DW posted on FB? (I couldn't help but nickname it Darth Vader- so mean lookin')

[GE Geoff]

I haver Donovan's cell number so I can get them at any time :) Next on my priority is to paint my new CSL bootlid Imola Red so I can swap out bootlids on my ZHP :thumbsup

:drool Great idea!

[cakM3]

:drool Great idea!

Geoff, I already have BBS CHs on the ///M....just catching up for the ZHP ;)

[UdubBadger]

Nice list


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[cakM3]

Nice list


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Thanks Seth!


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[WOLFN8TR]

Wow that's a very impressive list Charlie!

What is this item?- OEM E92 LED license plate lights

[cakM3]

Wow that's a very impressive list Charlie!

What is this item?- OEM E92 LED license plate lights

Thanks Gary, just trying to keep things in perspective since updating my ZHP's list. Between the two cars, I have put in much more time and money into rebuilding my ZHP though....

The OEM E92 LED license plate lights are just that. With the OEM CSL bootlid or any real CSL bootlid rep such as the Scorza CSL bootlid I sold Sean, you need to use the OEM E92 LED license plate lights instead of the OEM E46 M3 license plate lights. It's a fitment issue. The E92 LED license plate lights simply mount into the openings on the OEM CSL bootlid. Very simple plug and play.

[UdubBadger]

correct

[cakM3]

IAT relocation kit just got added to the list of mods I'm doing to my ///M, thanks to Gary's heads up :thumbsup

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7590/16187532393_9c726992aa.jpg

[WOLFN8TR]

Welcome...

[cakM3]

My IAT relocation kit came in today :)
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/17/5f0b5f589c02639d9eee056242dad3f4.jpg


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[Pip]

Good stuff Charlie

[Pip]

Welcome...

Did you notice a difference?

[cakM3]

Current Mod list - March 2015


- OEM Black Interior Retrofit (dash, rear deck, carpeting and all black plastic interior pieces)
- 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 Black interior seats front and back full lumbar support w/ Memory
- OEM Oval rear view auto-dim mirror
- OEM F10 ///M5 lit shift knob retrofit
- OEM E92 LED license plate lights
- OEM BMW First Aid Kit
- OEM BMW Windshield @ 150,000 mi
- OEM BMW ALU TECH interior trim
- OEM BMW Titan Shadow interior trim - spares
- ///M oil cap
- Brembo GT BBK (6-pot yellow calipers; 380mm front / 4-pot yellow calipers; 345mm rear)
- Sprint Booster
- UltraGauge OBDII Gauge
- IAT Relocation
- ZKW lens swap from the OE Bosch lens
- Tekarbon 1x1 Carbon Fiber CSL rear diffuser
- 365Autosports one-piece CSL 1x1 carbon fiber lip spoiler (ICONZ style)
- BC Racing "BR series" coilovers
- Authentic Gruppe M Carbon Kevlar CAI
- Afe smooth Intake elbow
- 19" BBS CH wheels 19X8.5 ET35 (CH004) and 19X10 ET20 (CH017) w/ Hankook Ventus V12 Evo 2 - 245 35 R19/Evo2 275 30 R19
- ///M aluminum pedals
- Color matched corner reflectors
- White LED side markers
- CDV delete
- Monochrome ///M badges
- Monochrome BMW Roundels (TiAg/White)
- Valentine V1 hardwire
- Eurosport Design Stainless Steel double-walled exhaust tips
- SIRIUS Satellite Starmate 4 BMW Radio integration
- HID 6000k lighting (D2S and 9006)
- 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 amp subwoofer
- Rear window switch mod to allow one-touch close feature
- Smoked side markers
- Fenders rolled
- Carbon Fiber e-Brake handle


174,553 miles


Future mods / maintenance...

- Challenge Carbon Fiber 1x1 CSL roof panel retrofit (roof panel and roof bow purchased)
- Recaro Sportster CS Seats: Black/Heated/Carbon Fiber Backshell
- OEM CSL headers/Euro Section 1
- Intravee II breakout box/Alpine PXA-100 DSP integration (eventually)
- Anti-Laser AL G9 (eventually)

[cakM3]

Good stuff Charlie

Thanks Sean!

[WOLFN8TR]

Very Very Impressive Charlie

[danewilson77]

Very Very Impressive Charlie
+1

"No flamesuit required"

[cakM3]

Very Very Impressive Charlie


+1

"No flamesuit required"

Thanks guys!

[UdubBadger]

Ah here it is. Let me know if you want the kit


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[cakM3]

Ah here it is. Let me know if you want the kit


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Sent you a PM Seth...

[cakM3]

This is where I will be sourcing my UltraGauge for the ///M and ZHP :)

http://ultra-gauge.com/ZC/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=56&zenid=hehupp9d2h08p6092fs4b7le24 (http://ultra-gauge.com/ZC/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=56&zenid=hehupp9d2h08p6092fs4b7le24)

They are now selling at $65.95.... for what you get this is an awesome price!

[TheFinanceGuy]

That's a really good price!

And impressive list/work on the ///M


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[cakM3]

Thanks Patrick!

[cakM3]

Mu UltraGauge should be in today. If it is then I intend to install my UltraGauge this afternoon when I get home from work....something I can really look forward to doing :)

Edit: I will be installing my UltraGauge this afternoon!!! It has been delivered :)

[WOLFN8TR]

Nice [emoji106]
Looking forward to where you mount it.

[cakM3]

Nice [emoji106]
Looking forward to where you mount it.

Thanks Gary! The fun part is figuring out just where to mount this ;)

[TxCracker2316]

Just got shipping confirmation on my ultragauge. I can't wait! Paid for a sprint booster off an e46fanatics member this morning as well. Wolfn8tr, your threads helped push me to it.

[johnrando]

Nice TX!

[WOLFN8TR]

Just got shipping confirmation on my ultragauge. I can't wait! Paid for a sprint booster off an e46fanatics member this morning as well. Wolfn8tr, your threads helped push me to it.

Cool, glad to help you spend some Money. :thumbup

[cakM3]

That's good news TX :thumbsup

My package was waiting for me when I got home...

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/23/77c5784cb8af4c5bf308ab4ab6e1e5a9.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/23/1ee1f79a1d31f945b7099461a91b9f65.jpg

Liked how this product shipped. It was packaged fairly well :)
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/23/72cce92cb0855ff72c7cb012d6905861.jpg

Of course!!! Made in China ;)

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/23/cfd5a075c626cc4726367a0a45dbcf92.jpg

I decided to mount mine similarily to where Gary mounted his with one exception. I use my cigarette lighter connection to power my iPhone when driving to keep it's charge full so I opted to keep my ash tray open whereas Gary kept his shut...

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/23/0f2c10079e353f4c8c4f1bd2e027c556.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/23/baabbd43fd5aa237d682878ee87c53e6.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/23/f105e8639654f54bffc4046f1dbe4e9b.jpg

The business end where the UltraGauge connects to the OBD II port
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/23/9146087528afd0dd04c85829f6668d62.jpg

I can now cross this mod off my upcoming mod list :thumbsup Now to get it properly set up...


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[WOLFN8TR]

Looks Good Charlie!

Yesterday I changed my oil and forgot to plug in the TPS. The UltraGauge beeped at me upon start up and gave me 3 pending trouble codes!

[cakM3]

Looks Good Charlie!

Yesterday I changed my oil and forgot to plug in the TPS. The UltraGauge beeped at me upon start up and gave me 3 pending trouble codes!

I think I'm gonna love having this Gary!!

[cakM3]

Current Mod list - March 2015


- OEM Black Interior Retrofit (dash, rear deck, and carpeting)
- OEM CSL Interior Door Panels
- OEM CSL Door Handles
- 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 Black interior seats front and back full lumbar support w/ Memory
- OEM Oval rear view auto-dim mirror
- OEM F10 ///M5 lit shift knob retrofit
- OEM E92 LED license plate lights
- OEM BMW First Aid Kit
- OEM BMW Windshield @ 150,000 mi
- OEM BMW ALU TECH interior trim
- OEM BMW Titan Shadow interior trim - spares
- ///M oil cap
- Sprint Booster
- Tekarbon 1x1 Carbon Fiber CSL rear diffuser
- 365Autosports one-piece CSL 1x1 carbon fiber lip spoiler (ICONZ style)
- Scorza Carbon Fiber CSL center console
- BC Racing "BR series" coilovers
- Authentic Gruppe M Carbon Kevlar CAI
- Afe smooth Intake elbow
- UltraGauge OBDII Gauge
- ARC8 18" hypersilver wheels w/ Hankook Ventus V12s 245/275s (summer ///M wheels)
- 19" BBS CH wheels w/ Falken 452's 245/275s (summer "meet wheels" use only)
- ///M aluminum pedals
- Color matched corner reflectors
- White LED side markers
- CDV delete
- Monochrome ///M badges
- Monochrome BMW Roundels (TiAg/White)
- 35% ceramic window tint
- Valentine V1 hardwire
- Eurosport Design Stainless Steel double-walled exhaust tips
- SIRIUS Satellite Starmate 4 BMW Radio integration
- HID 6000k lighting (D2S and 9006)
- 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 amp subwoofer - Thanks Kyle!!!
- Rear window switch mod to allow one-touch close feature - thanks Kyle!!!
- Smoked side markers - thanks Kyle!!!
- Fenders rolled
- Carbon Fiber e-Brake handle - thanks Ryan!!!


164,553 miles - yes my car looks just like what you see in the sig ;)



Future mods / maintenance...

- Monochrome ///M Engine Cover badge
- IAT Relocation (First damned warm weekend)
- Valve Guide Maintenance (2015 season when it's warmer)
- Oil Change (Engine/Tranny/Diff) (2015 season - soon)
- RTAB replacement (2015 season)
- Intravee II breakout box/Alpine PXA-100 DSP integration (2015 season when it's warmer)
- ZKW lens swap from the OE Bosch lens (2015 season when it's warmer)
- Rebuilt caliper/BMW Euro cross-drilled rotors (2015 season when it's warmer)
- Challenge Carbon Fiber 1x1 CSL roof panel retrofit (roof panel and roof bow purchased)
- Recaro Sportster CS Seats: Black/Heated/Carbon Fiber Backshell
- OEM CSL headers
- Anti-Laser AL G9 (eventually)

[330i ZHP]

Cool gauge