UdubBadger's "WEGOHAM" Build Thread

[UdubBadger]

So I didn't realize ATE Super Blue is illegal now??? Guys at a shop troubleshooting my creeks and rattle noise were stunned to see it into back seat.


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[QC_ZHP]

Smugglin'

[Avetiso]

Haha I bought a few right before it went out.

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[danewilson77]

Yeah....we've been talking about it for a short minute on the site....hehe.

[UdubBadger]

Well the shop would t service my brakes till they drained it. Lame.

Also found the source of the noises, $1100 fix to redo the camber plate bushings and the strut bearings.

Great


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[Pip]

Well the shop would t service my brakes till they drained it. Lame.

Also found the source of the noises, $1100 fix to redo the camber plate bushings and the strut bearings.

Great


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I give you credit man...and your wife credit. Glad she is supporting you getting it fixed up because I know I would have said f*** it a long time ago...and then realized I wouldn't want to take the financial hit and fix it in the end. You probably already had this internal debate. The only problem is it will be hard to leave once you know you have a solid car. Making the switch might bring a new project unless under warranty and even then it could still be an inconvenience (see Guy's thread).

I still need to look into the subframe repair. No issues yet after a check, but I'd rather fix now than pay for it later.

We should implement a holiday on ZHPMafia to remember the members who've saved a car from death and distasteful/neglectful/shitty previous owners.

[Torxuvin]

We should implement a holiday on ZHPMafia to remember the members who've saved a car from death and distasteful/neglectful/shitty previous owners.

I totally support this. Keep fighting the good fight buddy

[UdubBadger]

I give you credit man...and your wife credit. Glad she is supporting you getting it fixed up because I know I would have said f*** it a long time ago...and then realized I wouldn't want to take the financial hit and fix it in the end. You probably already had this internal debate. The only problem is it will be hard to leave once you know you have a solid car. Making the switch might bring a new project unless under warranty and even then it could still be an inconvenience (see Guy's thread).

I still need to look into the subframe repair. No issues yet after a check, but I'd rather fix now than pay for it later.

We should implement a holiday on ZHPMafia to remember the members who've saved a car from death and distasteful/neglectful/shitty previous owners.

Hahahaha yeah for sure. Fools BMW day!

I hear ya man but it's more of a situation of I'm so deep into the car financially of be fucked trying to sell it so I'd lose either way. If I sell for $20-22k I am losing about $10k in maintenance and such. If I keep the tab keeps going up but it seems smarter to drop another $1100 than lose $10k if I can keep it 3-4 years and have low cost over that period I can then sell and have made a bigger chuck of that back as I pay it off.

She's a good car, almost went to Audi a few times out of frustration but the thought of me not in an M or even a BMW felt too foreign (pun intended).



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[UdubBadger]

I totally support this. Keep fighting the good fight buddy

Thx bud


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[Pip]

bump...I had some work done and looking forward to how it sounds. If it doesn't increase the volume enough for me I'll be looking into what you had done. Need vids in the next two weeks so I can decide what I want to do :thumbsup

[UdubBadger]

Need a car back from the shop to be able to get it installed and then get you a video.

I hate my life right now.


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[Pip]

Need a car back from the shop to be able to get it installed and then get you a video.

I hate my life right now.


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Didn't realize you didn't have your car right now. I can wait. I'll just be playing around in the mean time. I was looking into picking up some stainless tubing to have welded directly to the muffler casing. Cheap and should look decent once polished.

[UdubBadger]

Yeah was supposed to be finished but isnt


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[ryankokesh]

Yeah was supposed to be finished but isnt


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Bring it out to Indiana when she's all fixed up... got a lotta empty country roads out here :shifty

[cakM3]

Seth, I know what you're feeling regarding pouring lots of money into your ///M. I've done this to mine as well but my ///M is beginning to look/perform just the way I want it... Difference is that I intend to keep my ///M for good so I guess it doesn't really matter how much money I will continue to put into my car.

I have to give it to you and your wife because you have stuck through it all with your ///M. Eventually, you will have a fully sorted out example that you can really be proud of because you did it! To me, there's no more satisfaction than knowing that you were the one who had fully sorted out your ///M, if you know what I'm trying to say here... :thumbsup

Keep the fight Seth....looking forward to seeing more progress on your project :)

[Sockethead]

Hahahaha yeah for sure. Fools BMW day!

I hear ya man but it's more of a situation of I'm so deep into the car financially of be fucked trying to sell it so I'd lose either way. If I sell for $20-22k I am losing about $10k in maintenance and such. If I keep the tab keeps going up but it seems smarter to drop another $1100 than lose $10k if I can keep it 3-4 years and have low cost over that period I can then sell and have made a bigger chuck of that back as I pay it off.

She's a good car, almost went to Audi a few times out of frustration but the thought of me not in an M or even a BMW felt too foreign (pun intended).



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We went through this with our E53 4.8is. After a shitload of $$ in repairs we decided it was time to move on. We have twins now and they are pretty expensive little guys so we decided to replace with an MDX.. Reliable vehicle and really nice.... For someone that has never owned an X5. See what I'm getting at? There is not one trip that we take where we don't say we miss our X5....

[UdubBadger]

Fun, just dropped another $2k on new set of coilovers.


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[Avetiso]

What'd you get?

[ryankokesh]

Fun, just dropped another $2k on new set of coilovers.


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Didn't you say something about those being under warranty?


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[UdubBadger]

Didn't you say something about those being under warranty?


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No. Cuz I was again lied to about condition/age.
Guy sold to me saying they're about a yr old with 6k miles on them. They're actually from 2006 and shot (hence making that noise I brought car in about).

Pss10's from Bavauto overnighted. At least sale price covered overnight shipping of $191


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[ryankokesh]

No. Cuz I was again lied to about condition/age.
Guy sold to me saying they're about a yr old with 6k miles on them. They're actually from 2006 and shot (hence making that noise I brought car in about).

Pss10's from Bavauto overnighted. At least sale price covered overnight shipping of $191


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:facepalm

That really sucks.


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[UdubBadger]

Yup. Wife hates me and the car now. Gonna be keeping this thing for a while now.

I should be able to get the strut revalved by bilstein for $125 and then sell the pss9s to recoup something


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[ryankokesh]

Yup. Wife hates me and the car now. Gonna be keeping this thing for a while now.

I should be able to get the strut revalved by bilstein for $125 and then sell the pss9s to recoup something


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Well, on the bright side, I'm not sure I can think of a different car I'd rather be 'stuck with'.

[UdubBadger]

Gt3 RS 4.0


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[ryankokesh]

Gt3 RS 4.0


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Well ok Debbie Downer...


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[Pip]

What was the noise? I have a noise coming from the rear that sounds like the spring doesn't have a rubber pad between it and the car kinda like a hollow sound a low speeds with bumps. Higher speeds it doesn't exist because I can't hear it or the car is loaded...not sure.

[cakM3]

No. Cuz I was again lied to about condition/age.
Guy sold to me saying they're about a yr old with 6k miles on them. They're actually from 2006 and shot (hence making that noise I brought car in about)...

Man that guy is a complete douche :facepalm

[johnrando]

Man that guy is a complete douche :facepalm

+1 sad that people like that exist. smh

[Rovert]

They make the good ///M owners look like douches. :(

[UdubBadger]

What was the noise? I have a noise coming from the rear that sounds like the spring doesn't have a rubber pad between it and the car kinda like a hollow sound a low speeds with bumps. Higher speeds it doesn't exist because I can't hear it or the car is loaded...not sure.

I'll try taking a video tonight as I bring the car from one shop to another. Guys told me I needed new suspension. Then when coils get there try to tell me it's a 10 hr job - another $1200 labor.

Fuck that. Ripoff artists already got me for $1100 fixing broken struts already. I basically trust no one anymore.


Local Pep Boys which is same price per hour quoted me 4hrs so bringing it there first thing tomorrow morning. Yet again - 4 yrs in a row installs coming down to the wire before leaving for Timmayfest on Thursday AM. I'm heading to muffler shop 7:45am Thursday morning before leaving to get exhaust installed.

Oy vey.





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[Pip]

Damn. Don't worry about the vid man. Have a beer and get shit taken care of.

[UdubBadger]

;)


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[UdubBadger]

Headed to try this exhaust thing ONE MORE TIME.

Cross your damn fingers


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[UdubBadger]

Finally done will upload video tonight


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[johnrando]

Nice!

[Pip]

Finally done will upload video tonight


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Along with vid can you provide insight into boominess and drone? Also interested in understanding how much louder it is for daily city driving when playing in the low rpm ranges.

Mine isn't so much louder now other than additional rasp so music, talking, etc is still doable around town.

[UdubBadger]

It's loud but it's refined, that's why I did the ar25. Sounds sporty when cruising at speed and then VERY sporty when WOT. Never too obnoxious but very exotic. I was going for a refined Porsche sound.

Think I hit it.


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[TigerTater]

Untested in some pics of your setup! Glad you got it worked out.


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[UdubBadger]

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[Rovert]

:eyetwitch

I want mine to sound nicer! The OEM M3 exhaust leaves something to be desired. I loved my Super Sprint in my 330 but disliked the low deep drone. I want quiet cruising and a nice louder refined mid end to the scream of 8K. I can't wait to hear yours. :thumbsup

[UdubBadger]

Thanks Trev


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[Pip]

Nice, but why don't your pics work?

[UdubBadger]

They work for me...

:shrug


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[UdubBadger]

Nice, but why don't your pics work?

I'm on my phone about to leave for ohio so I'll post tonight. I sent u a PM anyways.


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[ryankokesh]

Did they take your exhaust off with a freakin dremel?

[UdubBadger]

Actually....



No but used one to cut off a rusted bolt.


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[Pip]

Car looks great! Love the stealth look of OEM on the outside badass on the inside.

[UdubBadger]

Video is up


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlpRTOWVQWU

[Avetiso]

Sounds awesome!

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[Pip]

Yum. That is killer.

[ryankokesh]

Video is up


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlpRTOWVQWU

http://global3.memecdn.com/that-sound_o_1681941.jpg

[mbeckel]

Video is up


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlpRTOWVQWU

Sounds good brother

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[UdubBadger]

Thanks guys, almost wishing it was a touch louder but it's good for "homemade"


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[ryankokesh]

Thanks guys, almost wishing it was a touch louder but it's good for "homemade"


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I'd always err toward not being an annoying douche. Think it's perfect how it is!


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[UdubBadger]

I agree and running at the strip it sounds sexxy


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[Sockethead]

Sounds really good! Definitely loud enough. Good job for home made.
I bet you like you car a little bit more now, eh? :)

[TigerTater]

Nice work!


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[UdubBadger]

Sounds really good! Definitely loud enough. Good job for home made.
I bet you like you car a little bit more now, eh? :)

Never been an issue of "liking it". Trust me with the amount of hell this car has dragged me through both financially and mentally you all should know how damn much I like it already. ;)


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[mbeckel]

Never been an issue of "liking it". Trust me with the amount of hell this car has dragged me through both financially and mentally you all should know how damn much I like it already. ;)


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How many miles are on the clock on your ///M?

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[UdubBadger]

97.6k right now


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[mbeckel]

97.6k right now


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I'm hoping to get a M3 by the end of the year

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[mbeckel]

The game plan is to dd the zhp and have the M3 in the garage. From what I'm gathering, I am also prepared to drop one arm and one leg building it to what I want

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[UdubBadger]

That's how it goes


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[UdubBadger]

So just wanted to let you all know. I ran Jake the part owner of EC (and close friend of mine ) a few times at the drag strip last night. He has a 10 second FBO E55 AMG on drag slicks and my M3 took him 5 times in a row up to the 1/8th mile marker - then he blew past me.

I was pretty happy though. I don't even have a tune on the car yet.

;)


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[Pip]

Boss. I bet it sounded great too ;) tune on the car is going to be sweet especially now that everything is sorted.

[UdubBadger]

Word


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[TigerTater]

///M power FTW :roundel


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[JupiterBMW]

the amount of hell this car has dragged me through both financially and mentally

Not to sound like a douche or play devil's advocate, but honestly man, you have the biggest case of "First World Problems"... Yes, I know you got burned by a shady deal, but we've already been into the details and hopefully the lessons learned about buying a car at night/without a thorough look over.

You're complaining about having to buy suspension, but then you drop $$$ on Bilstein coilovers?? Seriously?!?! I paid $125 for a used set of H&R sport springs and I'm pretty damn happy with them. I'd kill for a set of Bilstein coils...

I understand that perhaps you don't have a garage, tools, or the skills to work on the car yourself, but you could save a lot of money by doing your own labor. Slapping on and setting up coilovers takes basic hand tools... Pay $90 to have it aligned afterward and you're set.

I'm super glad you "saved" the car and that you're getting it all sorted out, but honestly man, the "charity case" in this thread kind of burns me a bit. You're driving a freaking M3... And looking at your retired cars, you've already owned close to $100K in other cars...

Again, please don't take this as an attack, just perhaps an alternative perspective. Hearing how you "hate your life" because you can't get your exhaust installed... Seriously?

Look at the fact that you're driving one of the best M cars BMW has ever built. I'd love to be able to afford an M3. Still happier than ever with my ZHP.

[UdubBadger]

Well not to sound like a jerk but feel free to pass this thread over from now on if you don't like what it contains or how I approach restoring this car.

I'm not even going to get into addressing anything more than that but I will just say I only am replacing what came on the car when I bought it. I've purchased coils twice for this car and sure I could have put new oem struts and springs on it but that option was only about $375 less than the coils ended up costing so I made the investment there to have what I will want in the end. I'm not mad I spent money on coils I'm mad I was forced to spend money on stuff I already replaced.

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[UdubBadger]

Just wanted to report the new front pss10s were fantastic all weekend.

Rears going on tomorrow, last caliper replacement will be on as well and I will hopefully be maintenance free for a good while to come.


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[johnrando]

Fingers crossed.

[Avetiso]

Nice. How would you rate the PSS? You seem to only go bilstein.

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[UdubBadger]

Fingers crossed.

Prayers are welcomed lol


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[UdubBadger]

Nice. How would you rate the PSS? You seem to only go bilstein.

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I love bilsteins - best coils you can buy under $2k.

I also liked the kw's on my Zhp but those came on the car.


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[UdubBadger]

Rears (Pss10's) went on, car feels great even pre alignment. Now to just get that last brake caliper swapped. Got some Ate inbound from Turner along with new 20mm spacers to push the rears out properly - 10mm ain't cutting it.


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[UdubBadger]

Well more BS keeps coming. Calipers I got from Turner were not coated in anything so everyone of them has already rusted out. Called TMS and they literally laughed at me and said "it's kind of assumed they'd be bare"

Is it? They looked painted/coated in standard gunmetal like a new oem caliper would be.

Now I have to pull everyone off, have um blasted and powder coated and reinstall. Can't pay for the labor on this one elsewhere so I'm gonna have to figure something else out.


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[Sockethead]

If you need low budget, duplicolor caliper paint holds up extremely well. My calipers were rusted really bad. I had to chip some of it off with a hammer. I just wire bushed them and him them with some brake clean and painted them. I didn't even take them of the car. That was 5 years ago and they still look great. I expected it to only last 1 season...

[UdubBadger]

Good to know


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[TigerTater]

If you need low budget, duplicolor caliper paint holds up extremely well. My calipers were rusted really bad. I had to chip some of it off with a hammer. I just wire bushed them and him them with some brake clean and painted them. I didn't even take them of the car. That was 5 years ago and they still look great. I expected it to only last 1 season...

I have done the same with my old truck. Wire brush wheel on a drill if you have it...hit with brake cleaner...mask everything off...overspray carries outside the wheel well..and spray a few coats of your desired color...dries hard like enamel..great stuff


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[UdubBadger]

Yeah that's likely too messy but I will see what I can get done. I'd like to actually remove and paint the whole things inside and out since it's a rust issue


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[az3579]

I have to agree with Turner on this one... BMW calipers at the time didn't have any coating on them. Just look at any stock E46; all of the calipers are corroded/rusty looking by now.

Rob's method using DupliColor is probably your best bet. It's cheap and lasts quite a while, depending on what prep work you put into it. Remember, it's all in the prep!

[UdubBadger]

I have to agree with Turner on this one... BMW calipers at the time didn't have any coating on them. Just look at any stock E46; all of the calipers are corroded/rusty looking by now.

Rob's method using DupliColor is probably your best bet. It's cheap and lasts quite a while, depending on what prep work you put into it. Remember, it's all in the prep!

And that's fine but I would have at least liked to have been told that upfront is all. The new ones they sell are painted and when you say something is fully reconditioned I guess I expected them to be at least coated in something to slow down the rusting process. When I got them they literally looked newly painted gunmetal grey.

There is a place in the city called Phoenix Caliper Company - guy owns a Phoenix Yellow E46 M3. Talked to him yesterday, seems pretty cool so I'm gonna see what it would take to sandblast and powder-coat these suckers.

Maybe he will trade for website photos.


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[az3579]

Trading for website photos would be sweet! At the very least offering a discount would be in order. Free is even better. :)


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[Sockethead]

Rob's method using DupliColor is probably your best bet. It's cheap and lasts quite a while, depending on what prep work you put into it. Remember, it's all in the prep!
heh yea the point I was trying to make is I really didn't do shit for prep and the paint is still on there... good stuff!

[ryankokesh]

heh yea the point I was trying to make is I really didn't do shit for prep and the paint is still on there... good stuff!

Sounds like my kinda method.


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[UdubBadger]

Same


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[az3579]

heh yea the point I was trying to make is I really didn't do shit for prep and the paint is still on there... good stuff!

Yeah that's good and all, but one can't just do that and "expect" it to still be good after a while. If it is, then great... but the more prep you put into it, the higher the chance it'll come out right. That means, removing all oxidation and rust, as well is giving it a damn good scrub and oil removal. They need to be squeaky clean to be able to reasonably "expect" it to last a long time. This applies to anything that gets painted...

[UdubBadger]

Yep which is why they're getting sandblasting regardless


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[Sockethead]

Yeah that's good and all, but one can't just do that and "expect" it to still be good after a while. If it is, then great... but the more prep you put into it, the higher the chance it'll come out right. That means, removing all oxidation and rust, as well is giving it a damn good scrub and oil removal. They need to be squeaky clean to be able to reasonably "expect" it to last a long time. This applies to anything that gets painted...

BP you're still missing the point. I know what you're saying, I've been at this for close to 40 years.
I'm saying the product is good enough that if you don't feel like taking the calipers off and "doing it right" it will still hold up...

[UdubBadger]

New toy.

Really made the exhaust note come alive!

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[danewilson77]

I love this build.

[Avetiso]

Nice!

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[UdubBadger]

I love this build.

:)


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[Pip]

Can't sell now. Your car reminds me of the black swan story (not the ballet movie).

[UdubBadger]

Maybe it's sacrilegious to say but I really wish it was blue with cinnamon interior.


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[cakM3]

New toy.

Really made the exhaust note come alive!

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/ImageUploadedByTapatalk1405125950119841_zpsfcfce85 1.jpg


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Seth, is this a Gruppe M rep? If so where did you get this? Also are you getting any errors while using this CAI?

The reason I'm asking is because I tried a few years ago running a Gruppe M Rep and had nothing but issues doing so. So much so (all banks running lean) that I went to aFe for a CAI until I finally sourced a real Gruppe M CAI...

If everything is running perfectly then I would recommend getting the aFe elbow as well. Brings my heart joy to see awesome progress being made to the ///M :biggrin

[UdubBadger]

It's a Carbonio. No issues and I plan to order the elbow soon. Thanks Charlie.


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[cakM3]

It's a Carbonio. No issues and I plan to order the elbow soon. Thanks Charlie.


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I've heard great things about Carbonio....looks awesome in your engine bay Seth! :thumbsup

[UdubBadger]

Thanks


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[UdubBadger]

Will be installing my Macht Schnell intake elbow this weekend (hopefully) will report back.

[ryankokesh]

:thumbsup

[UdubBadger]

Man this intake elbow is a huge pain in the a$$!

Someone remind me why didn't I do this when I swapped intakes last month?

[Hornung418]

Man this intake elbow is a huge pain in the a$$!

Someone remind me why didn't I do this when I swapped intakes last month?

Lol did you ever remove the intake on the M54? M3 is right there at the top opposed to messing with two boots and upside down and backwards clamps. You'll be fine! :biggrin

Got any pics of the new boot?

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[TigerTater]

Lol did you ever remove the intake on the M54? M3 is right there at the top opposed to messing with two boots and upside down and backwards clamps. You'll be fine! :biggrin

Got any pics of the new boot?

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Seriously I wonder why they did they clamps like that. I made sure to swap mine around right when I changed my boots.


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[ryankokesh]

Man this intake elbow is a huge pain in the a$$!

Someone remind me why didn't I do this when I swapped intakes last month?

Bring it to indiana.


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[UdubBadger]

no thanks lol

[ryankokesh]

no thanks lol

That's probably for the best...


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[pilotnick1203]

Well I just stumbled upon this thread. What is up with the car now? It is beyond me how people can do this to a car (I am very OCD about my things). At least it went to an enthusiast to make it the car it was. Good luck.

[UdubBadger]

Car is an animal now. Still a few very minor lingering issues but overall "back" to proper form.

[Rovert]

It's not going HAM. It is HAM!!!

[danewilson77]

Car is an animal now. Still a few very minor lingering issues but overall "back" to proper form.
Well done Seth. I know it's been a long road....

Way to stick it out.

The friendliest forum on the planet!

[Sockethead]

When you first got this car and you were saying how much you hated it at that time, I knew that you'd end up at this point... and happy with it. :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Have you dyno'd the ///M yet Seth? Curious to see how your ///M is doing :)

[Rovert]

I need to make my car non OEM for 2015. LOL. You guys with your ///M's......

[cakM3]

I need to make my car non OEM for 2015. LOL. You guys with your ///M's......

What are you talking about??? :scratchinghead

[UdubBadger]

When you first got this car and you were saying how much you hated it at that time, I knew that you'd end up at this point... and happy with it. :thumbsup

I didn't hate the car just the condition and circumstance. It woulda been cheaper to have ditched it right off the bat but I kept it cuz I do like it.

[UdubBadger]

Have you dyno'd the ///M yet Seth? Curious to see how your ///M is doing :)

Not yet, not too concerned with #s on paper TBH.

[Rovert]

All about how much SmilePower it has and I bet it gives A LOT of smiles. Haha. Can't help it when you're HAM.

[Imola.ZHP]

I need to make my car non OEM for 2015. LOL. You guys with your ///M's......

No, keep it as stock as possible.

[Rovert]

When you're used to an aftermarket suspension previous to a stock version, you can feel how much more an OEM suspension needs to feel the same way. I'm sure uDubs and Caks can feel me on this one! I was spoiled with my ZHP but this OEM M3 suspension leaves a lot to be desired although it's still good enough to put the "A-Hole Hat" on once and a while....LOL

#1stWorldProblems

[UdubBadger]

Mines tighter than an accountants butt cheeks on April 14th

[az3579]

Mines tighter than an accountants butt cheeks on April 14th

:rofl

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[Rovert]

Hahahahahahaha. WTF. Hahahahaha

[Avetiso]

:rofl excellent

[johnrando]

Lol

[UdubBadger]

:)

[UdubBadger]

Oh... Herro new diffuser

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[cakM3]

Oh... Herro new diffuser

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/Library2/ImageUploadedByTapatalk1408189957440213_zpsada3027 9.jpg

Charrie rikes!
:like

[az3579]

I'm curious... why aren't there more pictures in this thread? :shifty

[johnrando]

berry nice!

[OtterEffect]

:drool


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[Avetiso]

Awesome.

[UdubBadger]

I'm curious... why aren't there more pictures in this thread? :shifty

Not totally inclined to shoot it (properly) just yet. Would like some real wheels first.

[OtterEffect]

Not totally inclined to shoot it (properly) just yet. Would like some real wheels first.

I'm sure the wait will be worth if :)


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[UdubBadger]

Gonna be a while now...

Car was hit last night by a drunk driver while it was parked 15163

[328ioc]

Wow. Sorry Seth. That sucks.

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[Sockethead]

Jesus! Why does this shit happen just when we get our cars almost perfect?

[cakM3]

Gonna be a while now...

Car was hit last night by a drunk driver while it was parked

Damn that sucks!!! I hate drunk drivers.....

[Pip]

Hate this shit. Hope you don't have to fight with insurance to do it right and hopefully they caught him/her so you don't have to pay the deductible.

[Avetiso]

:(

[E_Rak]

Sorry to hear that, did he run afterward?

[Vas]

Man that sucks.

[UdubBadger]

Hate this shit. Hope you don't have to fight with insurance to do it right and hopefully they caught him/her so you don't have to pay the deductible.

Well regardless of who pays it's on it's way to iND as we speak.

Got the guys name and all his info from the police report. If he and his 2013 BMW X1 are uninsured he's gonna end up paying the old fashioned way... :mafia

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[Rovert]

Make a good deal with that guy the old fashioned way to get a few extra goodies out of it! A little humor is don't go TOO HAM. Seth is just at the right level of going HAM. Good thing is the ///M will come back even better!! Can't wait until it's all fixed up!

[Imola.ZHP]

Sucks but at least he didn't get away!

[az3579]

If he has a 2013 X1 and is uninsured, he's either BALLING with cash and bought it outright and refuses to pay insurance, or... somehow, miraculously, managed to register his car without insurance. I don't know what he laws are over there, but the moment you take your insurance off here in CT, they notify the DMV and your car is no longer registered.

[alexandre]

He could have the bare minimum though. Huge deductible and all.

[UdubBadger]

If he has a 2013 X1 and is uninsured, he's either BALLING with cash and bought it outright and refuses to pay insurance, or... somehow, miraculously, managed to register his car without insurance. I don't know what he laws are over there, but the moment you take your insurance off here in CT, they notify the DMV and your car is no longer registered.

Same laws so hoping it's the same case

[TWong1200]

Wow...sorry to hear. To put things into perspective, it could've been worse! Good luck!

[ELCID86]

Sucks but at least he didn't get away!

+1 hope you get it resolved quickly.


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[mbeckel]

You drink, you drive, you lose! Take him to the cleaners

[328ioc]

You drink, you drive, you lose! Take him to the cleaners

Harsh but I agree.

I've had to deal with a DUI recipient first hand and most deserve worse punishment then they get because they just don't learn.

/rant

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[mbeckel]

Harsh but I agree.

I've had to deal with a DUI recipient first hand and most deserve worse punishment then they get because they just don't learn.

/rant

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It's sad but true. I can understand someone messing up once, but the multiple offenders need to be punished steeply. People like that ruin insurance for the rest of us, directly or indirectly.

[cakM3]

You drink, you drive, you lose! Take him to the cleaners

+1000

Regarding multiple offenders....it's simple....they should do some time in jail to think things over......let the stupid be punished as I say!

[danewilson77]

Jesus! Why does this shit happen just when we get our cars almost perfect?
+1. Really sorry to hear Badger.

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[UdubBadger]

No worries guys I am a resilient Jew with a lot of lawyer friends and a hookup at iND.

Shit will get taken care of properly.

[TWong1200]

No worries guys I am a resilient Jew with a lot of lawyer friends and a hookup at iND.

Shit will get taken care of properly.
Word. Go get em! Dude should get his nuts cut off

[Newjack]

Word. Go get em! Dude should get his nuts cut off
Woah easy there Hitler

[UdubBadger]

Oy vey

[Avetiso]

Woah easy there Hitler
You would do something far worse if your car got hit. :rofl

[Newjack]

You would do something far worse if your car got hit. :rofl

My car has been hit! More like a love tap though, just a bent fender and a new corner light. A mans balls though...

Seth I'm sorry your M3 got hit man, I know how you feel and it sucks not having your car because of someone elses negligence. Thankfully it doesn't look to bad and it shouldn't cost you anything to fix. Just make sure to file a claim through the other dudes insurance and maybe let your insurance know what happened just to be on the safe side.

On the bright side, maybe you feel like having your hood, bumper and passenger fender resprayed just like my car when I got backed into. A whole new fresh front end!

[UdubBadger]

Yeah I see that part of it for sure. However a few points to make on the subject - not to be a constant Debbie downer.

1. Regardless of who's insurance pays my rates will increase likely.

2. My $1000 deductible will need to be paid upfront until they work out stuff with his insurance or sue him for damages. On top of that's insurance only covers $25 a day rental car so I have to pay out of pocket for that as well since no rental car is $25 a day.

3. My carfax is now dirty and while I have photos and all that to show the severity and documents, the cars resale value will now forever be effected by it, possibly to the tune of several thousand dollars.

Just doesn't seem fair I go through all the hassle and financial costs because some asshat decided it would be fun to get wasted and bash into a row of cars.

Either way it's at iND so it's in good hands and MAYBE I'll get lucky and get a new toy or two out of this.

[cakM3]

Seth, unfortunately you're correct. Your carfax will show an accident but you have photos to show the extent of damages so for any prospective buyer, you will have all supporting documents showing how your car was properly repaired back to stock or better than stock condition. Your resale may take a hit but then depending on the buyer, maybe not.

Hopefully you can hammer the crap out of that asshat and really make him pay for his stupidity.....there are consequences for one's actions and he should be held accountable for what he did. It's simple as that. Hopefully, you will be properly reimbursed and compensated for your troubles. Good luck Seth! :thumbsup

[fredo]

Since you are not at fault here, I really doubt your insurance rates will go up. Trust me, I work for the Texas Department of Insurance.

[328ioc]

3. My carfax is now dirty and while I have photos and all that to show the severity and documents, the cars resale value will now forever be effected by it, possibly to the tune of several thousand dollars.

Seth this part may not be that bad.

Yes the Carfax will be dirty and yes the resale will be lower, but in a case like this your insurance company should cover diminished value.

Basically if you ever sell the car you should be able to recover the difference in value from the insurance.

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[UdubBadger]

Fredo in 2008 9 days after buying my first brand new BMW e90 a fedex truck on the highway started littering the the road with packages and one hit my car hard, $1250 worth of damage. FedEx paid it out of pocket and my insurance wasn't even contacted, however 2 months later at renewal time my rates jumped up because of my motor vehicles report.

[fredo]

Wow, things must be different over there.

[Newjack]

Yeah I see that part of it for sure. However a few points to make on the subject - not to be a constant Debbie downer.

1. Regardless of who's insurance pays my rates will increase likely.

2. My $1000 deductible will need to be paid upfront until they work out stuff with his insurance or sue him for damages. On top of that's insurance only covers $25 a day rental car so I have to pay out of pocket for that as well since no rental car is $25 a day.

3. My carfax is now dirty and while I have photos and all that to show the severity and documents, the cars resale value will now forever be effected by it, possibly to the tune of several thousand dollars.

Just doesn't seem fair I go through all the hassle and financial costs because some asshat decided it would be fun to get wasted and bash into a row of cars.

Either way it's at iND so it's in good hands and MAYBE I'll get lucky and get a new toy or two out of this.
Talk with your friends about this, but I'm pretty sure if you go through the other dudes insurance about the accident, your insurance rates won't go up because your insurance isn't doing anything. His insurance is also directly responsible for providing you a rental car for however long your car is in the shop for necessary repairs. I would raise hell about it.

Good luck Seth I hope everything works out.

[UdubBadger]

That's if he has insurance. I still don't know as it wasn't listed on police accident report.

I was instructed to go through mine and then will be reimbursed later when they get his info.

[Avetiso]

I know plenty of people that wouldn't mind a dirty CarFax so long as it was fixed correctly. Not all ///M buyers as ass-cheeks-clenched enthusiasts that nitpick over every tiny detail for no logical reason.

I'm sure it'll all work out great in the end, Seth.

[Rovert]

Yup...my car has thousands of dollars worth of front end damage because someone backed into the front and broke the bumper and bend the aluminum hood. Just that costed a lot. I knew from the report he showed and the genuine tone of voice that it wasn't a big deal. Looking at it just made me want it even more since the front end is near mint!

[johnrando]

SUX Seth. Really hope things work out.

[UdubBadger]

I know plenty of people that wouldn't mind a dirty CarFax so long as it was fixed correctly. Not all ///M buyers as ass-cheeks-clenched enthusiasts that nitpick over every tiny detail for no logical reason.

I'm sure it'll all work out great in the end, Seth.

True but if I ever wanted to trade it in that's a chip the buyer will try to cash in.

[Johal E32]

If the car will have a clean title post accident then it shouldn't have a negative correlation on the value..

[UdubBadger]

If the car will have a clean title post accident then it shouldn't have a negative correlation on the value..

Not true, a lower autocheck score or dirty carfax is a negotiating tool people use - so do dealerships at time of trade in to get the car cheaper. I see it on a daily basis

[UdubBadger]

Rofl

The piece of shit who sold me this car just followed me on Twitter.

[Avetiso]

Rofl

The piece of shit who sold me this car just followed me on Twitter.
I want it back! Hahaha. Give him a shout out. To all you shady ass sellers...

[UdubBadger]

Way ahead of you 15195

[328ioc]

Buy a BMW they said.....it will be fun they said.....lol

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[UdubBadger]

New wheels ordered.

Also adding UUC DSSR and delrin shifter carrier bushings to get rid of the slop movement in the 6 speed trans.

[Pip]

New wheels ordered.

Also adding UUC DSSR and delrin shifter carrier bushings to get rid of the slop movement in the 6 speed trans.

What wheels did you get or just replacing the OEM wheels?

[UdubBadger]

Have I ever divulged info like that before it actually happened?

[Pip]

Have I ever divulged info like that before it actually happened?

Welp you just divulged a hint now so I'll take what I can get lol

[UdubBadger]

Hahaha no hints just a tease ;)

[UdubBadger]

Guess who's coming home tonight....

[emoji7]

[Pip]

Wifey...number dos?

[Rovert]

LOL

[UdubBadger]

Indeed!

Welcome home, daddy missed you.

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18x9 ET 35 APEX EC7s in Anthracite :D
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[Pip]

Almost look like 19s.

[UdubBadger]

haha, naw. probably cuz the tires are 255/35 instead of 255/40

[ELCID86]

Glad to have her home, I'm sure! Love the shoes she's wearing.


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[danewilson77]

Looking good Badger.

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[az3579]

Those wheels are PERFECT for that car.

[UdubBadger]

Thanks guise

[Imola.ZHP]

Congrats on having her back!

[UdubBadger]

Congrats on having her back!

Thanks, now to go enjoy!

[Whammy]

Glad everything got taken care of Seth!

[danewilson77]

:drool

The friendliest forum on the planet!

[Avetiso]

Sexy

[UdubBadger]

Thanks guise.

Perfection is always short lived with this car. :(

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[Imola.ZHP]

Ouch, if its any consolation I had all 4 of my new VMR V710's curbed within a year of purchase. It was a rocky time in my life, the single-life, lots of going out and lots of curbs. I hate curbs. Curbs are dicks.

[UdubBadger]

It's been 48 hours...

[Pip]

Wtf!! I did that the first week I had my car. Wheels were brand new as well.

[Rovert]

Me too!!! Hahaha. I ran over a walkway curb that I parked next to and mistakened it for an empty spot. When I heard it my heart skipped a beat then I just kept going slowly so I come off the curb straight on.

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[UdubBadger]

Why god, wwwwwhhhhhhyyyyyy???!?!?!?!?

[Rovert]

LOL it's just a way of the universe balancing us out and to keep us grounded. No life can be perfect. Life teaches us how to be tolerant of the strive to perfection while handling the complete opposite.

A curbed wheel and a perfect engine is better than vice versa. I'll take a curbed wheel. LOL

[UdubBadger]

I don't like either, haven't I gone through enough? Lol

[Rovert]

LOL. Obviously not. Haha. That's why you have your own thread!!!

[OtterEffect]

LOL it's just a way of the universe balancing us out and to keep us grounded. No life can be perfect. Life teaches us how to be tolerant of the strive to perfection while handling the complete opposite.

A curbed wheel and a perfect engine is better than vice versa. I'll take a curbed wheel. LOL

+1 Who knows, maybe you will continue to struggle with this one, but your next car will be next to perfect for the entirety of your ownership! And then, you will appreciate it that much more. :)


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[ryankokesh]

Awh shit.

They do look great, though!


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[UdubBadger]

This is tempting...

Sean any thoughts?

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=988874

[az3579]

Siliconing an air filter... that's a greeeeeeat idea. :rolleyes
I imagine replacing that filter would get old, quickly.

[UdubBadger]

They clean out pretty easily once a year.

[Newjack]

I don't doubt it would sound louder, but wouldn't you lose power due to the air not funneling properly? Not to mention it would be a pain in the ass to change that filter.

Maybe your trolling and I'm just not paying attention? :shrug

[UdubBadger]

If you read that guys thread he reported no power loss at all.

Yeah cleaning it would suck I suppose but how do you swap them in the CSL intake?

[UdubBadger]

Siliconing an air filter... that's a greeeeeeat idea. :rolleyes
I imagine replacing that filter would get old, quickly.

I'm sure you could make a removable bracket system that would be less permanent

[az3579]

If you read that guys thread he reported no power loss at all.

Yeah cleaning it would suck I suppose but how do you swap them in the CSL intake?

Yeah, he claimed this without any actual dyno testing.


I'm sure you could make a removable bracket system that would be less permanent

He did say it was a prototype... should probably give him a chance to make a better version. What exactly is wrong with an aftermarket intake?

[UdubBadger]

Restricted airflow from bends and bottlenecking. Some are fine but that's a big filter so will take in more volume of air. Changes the sound dramatically too.

[Pip]

I like the idea, but not willing to hack up my car just yet. Would need an additional one to play with.

Edit: I don't like how it isn't taking in cold air from the front like the oem intake. I have all the stuff to perform the IAT relocation, but haven't found the time yet. That won't change the sound but I think it would change the performance in a non-denominational way. If that's true then I think this would lower preformance.

[UdubBadger]

Ya it's not done. He said he wanted to create piping to the brake ducts

[Imola.ZHP]

Without any dyno proof I would be very weary. Sometimes the "butt dyno" can be skewed by the ear dyno, more or different sound can sometimes confuse actual results.

EDIT: Also, it kinda looks ghetto/sketchy IMO. Is it worth whatever minor increase might (or might not) exist to have it look like that? No thanks.

[Rovert]

If they can make it look more professional and clean then dyno doesn't really matter. We put $$$ intake on our ZHP's for sound, not power. I'd be happy with a more aggressive sound from the S54. A loss or gain of 10HP means nothing in a street car with over 300HP to begin with. We don't time our way to the grocery store or do we??? LOL. It's all about the sound and emotion.

[UdubBadger]

Yeah I should just get some ITBs and water meth injection if I want sound

[danewilson77]

If they can make it look more professional and clean then dyno doesn't really matter. We put $$$ intake on our ZHP's for sound, not power. I'd be happy with a more aggressive sound from the S54. A loss or gain of 10HP means nothing in a street car with over 300HP to begin with. We don't time our way to the grocery store or do we??? LOL. It's all about the sound and emotion.
+1

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[Rovert]

I just find it completely ridiculous that you have to spend $2500+ for an S54 CSL "like" intake then another $1000 for tuning! That's the cost of actually increasing power on a NA engine. I know that cost can be justified if your modding budget is high and it makes certain extremities of your body grow. ;)

[UdubBadger]

It is redic which is why most people just get an SC kit

[johnrando]

Sweet

[Avetiso]

Looking at this thread as inspiration right now. I love my M3 but I feel like I could have gotten better for the money. Knowing that the entire car has been repainted for a reason I do not know is a little unsettling, especially when I did all the research I could to see if the car had been worked on in such a manner. There are definitely some noises and whatnot to care for on it, as well. I have been having mixed emotions about my car this first week, but I decided to just do this car right and make it what it should be. Dropped my first $500 in parts on it, and I will be addressing issues one by one and turning it into an awesome M3.

I suppose that's all part of the fun, right? :biggrin

[Vas]

^ man that sucks imo. Especially when you got payments to make on it for the next couple of years.

[Rovert]

The total amount spend spread out by how long you have it should be very small compared to getting a "smoking" deal on the same car. I wouldn't sweat much. It'll deliver in miles per smiles, not miles per dollar!

[UdubBadger]

The total amount spend spread out by how long you have it should be very small compared to getting a "smoking" deal on the same car. I wouldn't sweat much. It'll deliver in miles per smiles, not miles per dollar!

Ahhhhhh.... Not too sure bout that.

[ryankokesh]

Ahhhhhh.... Not too sure bout that.

Psh, you spent what, two weeks allowance?

[UdubBadger]

I've totaled the same amount in parts and labor as I paid for the car now.

[Avetiso]

^ man that sucks imo. Especially when you got payments to make on it for the next couple of years.
I suppose, but it'd be even worse had I paid it in cash. I'm not too bummed about it. Every car gets paint eventually.

The total amount spend spread out by how long you have it should be very small compared to getting a "smoking" deal on the same car. I wouldn't sweat much. It'll deliver in miles per smiles, not miles per dollar!
I definitely get smiles.

[Imola.ZHP]

If they can make it look more professional and clean then dyno doesn't really matter. We put $$$ intake on our ZHP's for sound, not power. I'd be happy with a more aggressive sound from the S54. A loss or gain of 10HP means nothing in a street car with over 300HP to begin with. We don't time our way to the grocery store or do we??? LOL. It's all about the sound and emotion.

Uh... My intake is stock. Interesting in-take on the situation, I didn't realize S54's sounded so terrible. lmao

In all seriousness though, I wouldn't ever hack up a car like that.


Every car gets paint eventually.

My 2 owner (including myself) ZHP needs paint, from the front up to the B-Pillar. She used to spend lots of time on the interstate attempting to pass lots of trucks. I-40 between memphis and little rock is NUTS.

[UdubBadger]

It's barely noticeable anyway so whatever

[UdubBadger]

Can't decide if I like it.
They're light smoked corners
Wasn't sure if the clear was too clear.

Yay or nay?

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[Pip]

Looks decent and ties the darker theme from the wheels, but I think I like the clears. Need some photos of the clear to compare. I like the smoked on tiag because otherwise it is generally boring.

I might be too focused on just the front end rather than taking it all in as a bigger picture. By the way where did you get the kidney grills?

[UdubBadger]

Ya think I agree.

Bimmian I think

[mbeckel]

I like the dark corners, but I'm a bit biased because I have darks on my imola

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[UdubBadger]

Yeah I like he dark surround but it looks weird with the headlights not being smoked so I'm gonna swap um

[Vas]

I like clears.

[Imola.ZHP]

Looks good! I tinted my RCR (just the clear) years ago and have been meaning to tint or buy tinted corners since.


--Marcus

[UdubBadger]

Can't find the sedan style clears with the black surrounds for the coupe

[UdubBadger]

Oh well, back to oem style clears

[johnrando]

Yup, I vote clears.

[ryankokesh]

Oh well, back to oem style clears

Good choice


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[ryankokesh]

Can't decide if I like it.
They're light smoked corners
Wasn't sure if the clear was too clear.

Yay or nay?

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That guy really jacked up your plate... :/


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[UdubBadger]

Hahaha

[az3579]

What do you mean "sedan style clears"? I've never seen anything other type of clear on an M3 other than what the factory one looks like...