UdubBadger's "WEGOHAM" Build Thread

[Pip]

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...

Yea I think Seth was referring to ZHP style clears. They were never made but look better than the standard M3 clears.

[UdubBadger]

The ones with the black surround but clear lenses

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[az3579]

The ones with the black surround but clear lenses

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I thought those were sedan only though?
Did they make a coupe version?

[UdubBadger]

That was the point of my original comment.

No they don't it seems. Not even something similar

[UdubBadger]

Still trying to finish up this Eonon install completely. Waiting on a slow friend to come through on an iPod cable

[UdubBadger]

Ordered some new goodies for the car today. Watch out 2015 [emoji6]


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[TigerTater]

::::drumroll

[Pip]

Awwww Yea!

[UdubBadger]

[emoji6]


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[johnrando]

:like

[UdubBadger]

Finally ordered my Eonon IPOD cable from China.


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[Pip]

Man that was an ordeal. Glad you'll get it settled soon. Really looking forward to see the new goodies. I always seem to follow lol. I guess you're the Guinea pig for the M3 owners.

[UdubBadger]

Hahaha!


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[UdubBadger]

and more goodies purchased this morning. Gonna have to change the name of this thread pretty soon...

[danewilson77]

Nice Seth.

[UdubBadger]

Thread name change time D


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[UdubBadger]

Thanks buddy!


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[danewilson77]

Thanks buddy!


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"No flamesuit required"

[UdubBadger]

So even after all the maintenance I've done on this car, I have her in bmw specialty shop today to trouble shoot some issues I'm having with the power band. Still waiting to hear back on a diagnosis but will hopefully know what's up by this afternoon.

Man I hate waiting


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[Pip]

So even after all the maintenance I've done on this car, I have her in bmw specialty shop today to trouble shoot some issues I'm having with the power band. Still waiting to hear back on a diagnosis but will hopefully know what's up by this afternoon.

Man I hate waiting


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Dude that sucks. Hopefully they'll figure it out.

[danewilson77]

So even after all the maintenance I've done on this car, I have her in bmw specialty shop today to trouble shoot some issues I'm having with the power band. Still waiting to hear back on a diagnosis but will hopefully know what's up by this afternoon.

Man I hate waiting


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Not believing you at all.

"No flamesuit required"

[UdubBadger]

Not believing you at all.

"No flamesuit required"

Plenty more to come my friend... It's not even spring yet. :p


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[danewilson77]

Plenty more to come my friend... It's not even spring yet. [emoji14]


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Whatever.

"No flamesuit required"

[UdubBadger]

Hey at least they found a way to fix the power issue ;)

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/17/078429b5638e188bbf5267e685747aa9.jpg


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[TheFinanceGuy]

:fistpump

[cakM3]

Seth, what's your power output with your supercharger?

[UdubBadger]

Output is rated at 425whp and 300 wheel ft/lbs on the basic kit. When I change out the pulley, add meth and tune it for 9psi it should be good for over 525whp and 340 wheel ft/lbs. Not ready for that yet tho, gonna upgrade the clutch and flywheel first.

Oh and get used to the power


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[theothersawyer]

Supercharged ///M....yum!!!

[TheFinanceGuy]

Videos please.


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[UdubBadger]

Lol you guys, in time


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[WOLFN8TR]

:theman:theman:theman:theman:theman:theman:theman: theman

[cakM3]

Awesome Seth!!! Enjoy the added power :biggrin

[Johnmadd]

Awesome Seth!!! Enjoy the added power :biggrin

+1 I need to take a ride in this beast!

[UdubBadger]

Thanks Gary and Chuck - brothers in arms ;)


Yeah I'll give out some rides...

AT TIMMAYFEST :rofl

[Johnmadd]

:scratchinghead

[UdubBadger]

:scratchinghead

Don't worry about it... I was just poking fun at everyone for not wanting to align Timmayfest (I'm a perennial returnee to this show) and the reunion to the same weekend. The locations are only separated by about a 80 miles.

[illirep]

Woah, when did the FI happen? That is awesome. How much HP and TQ?

Congrats!

[UdubBadger]

Thanks Bill, Tuesday actually. No dyno yet but specs from AA are 480+ hp and 345ft/lbs


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[illirep]

That is quite a substantial boost in power! Awesome

[UdubBadger]

Indeed and that's only stage 1


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[UdubBadger]

Btw in all this sc kit trolling I forgot to let everyone know I finally installed my Eonon IPOD cable. Took me 2 1/2 months to get one from China. Guy who had one he kept telling me he would give me lives 35 min away.

:rofl


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[johnrando]

Awesome on the SC Seth!

[Hermes]

Thanks Bill, Tuesday actually. No dyno yet but specs from AA are 480+ hp and 345ft/lbs


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Sweet

[UdubBadger]

Figured y'all are always harping on me for not shooting enough pics of the car so here ya go. Just a sample of some stuff I'm working on.

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[Hermes]

How come you kept the emissions stuff?

[UdubBadger]

How come you kept the emissions stuff?

Referring to what?

[danewilson77]

Figured y'all are always harping on me for not shooting enough pics of the car so here ya go. Just a sample of some stuff I'm working on.

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Great capture Seth.

"No flamesuit required"

[UdubBadger]

Thanks boss


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[Sockethead]

Looks great! The car has come a long way, eh?

[UdubBadger]

Indeed. I was rereading the thread this weekend and was in awe with where we started.


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[Hermes]

Referring to what?

The secondary air pump over on the left. Do you have smog in IL?

[UdubBadger]

we have emissions but not like CA or NY.

I still have no idea what you're talking about though.

[UdubBadger]

I only see the expansion tank and the oil filter housing on the left.

[Hermes]

This thing

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[Hermes]

You probably need this

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=387116

[UdubBadger]

I think that's the oil filter housing brosef. Or the power steering fluid reservoir.


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[UdubBadger]

Now I see it...


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[bcleaver]

Woah. Sweet SC.

[Pip]

No more strut bar or did it get in the way of your picture?

[az3579]

You probably need this

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=387116

JP,
There is absolutely no need to go deleting emissions equipment if it's not required to do so...

[UdubBadger]

No more strut bar or did it get in the way of your picture?

just pulled it for the photo ;)

[UdubBadger]

JP,
There is absolutely no need to go deleting emissions equipment if it's not required to do so...

Don't worry I don't want any more extra work on my plate. I like the loud cold startup anyways.

[Hermes]

JP,
There is absolutely no need to go deleting emissions equipment if it's not required to do so...

I know, I was just wondering why it was still there if it's unnecessary

[UdubBadger]

Cuz I don't feel like buying more stuff right now lol


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[330i ZHP]

Love the shot

[UdubBadger]

Going HAMerer (or is it going more HAMer... IDK) ;)

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Rear seat delete with some peg board wrapped in black fabric.

And swapped out the fronts for some Recaro Profi's (last set Recaro had for the next 3 months ;) ).


Car lost about 130-ish lbs or from estimates on parts removed and current part weights. I can already feel the car coming off the line a tiny bit quicker. Seats feel amazing.

Very happy camper.

[johnrando]

:like :like

[WOLFN8TR]

Wow very Cool!!

[Pip]

Looks great man. How does the wife like sitting in those seats? Or was that mainly for the trainer that would be in the seat at the track?

[danewilson77]

Awesome Seth.

"No flamesuit required"

[az3579]

You are most definitely going HAM. Scratch that... you are going bacon.

[UdubBadger]

Looks great man. How does the wife like sitting in those seats? Or was that mainly for the trainer that would be in the seat at the track?

I'll let you know tonight


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[ryankokesh]

:drool

[UdubBadger]

:drool

Clean that up, this isn't your pillow


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[Smilez]

:drool

that looks amazing.

[UdubBadger]

Thanks Ray

[slater]

indeed, just saw that now. nice. how do you like the planted bases? they make a nice product, i've used them before.

peter

[UdubBadger]

Very nice and great price but don't offer as much customization as the other floor mounts... At least with these seats.

Also hard to bolt in on the the inner rear side. The have to use a VERY shorter version of the hardware they give you.


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[UdubBadger]

Getting "trackable"

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[UdubBadger]

Bout to go HAM-er

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[Pip]

Ok so I know it takes time to make vids and upload but just text me a vid when you have a chance. I can't wait for the production vid.

[johnrando]

Yea, finally! :)

[UdubBadger]

Lol.

Well here it is... 12 1/2 weeks after ordering.

Been so anxious for it. Very happy and it's not even broken in.

https://vimeo.com/127274964


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[JB3]

Nice rasp!

[derbo]

I hated the cool carbons when I had them. But I'm glad to see the Hawks in front it. ;)

[UdubBadger]

I assume it sounds like crap on a phone without earbuds


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[UdubBadger]

I hated the cool carbons when I had them. But I'm glad to see the Hawks in front it. ;)

Yeah those are for streets, trying to keep it low dust for the EC7s


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[UdubBadger]

NO MAKING FUN OF MY BAD FACIAL HAIR, it's the playoffs for Gods sake.


In car windows down highway.

https://vimeo.com/127279974

3-4-5th pull. Looked down and was doing 130... Oops.

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[cakM3]

NO MAKING FUN OF MY BAD FACIAL HAIR, it's the playoffs for Gods sake.

.....but it's so easy to poke fun Seth... ;)


seriously... awesome progress on your ///M! :thumbsup

[Sockethead]

What exhaust is that? It sounds a lot like a Corsa....

[UdubBadger]

[emoji4]


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[UdubBadger]

.....but it's so easy to poke fun Seth... ;)


seriously... awesome progress on your ///M! :thumbsup

I can't help the bad facial hair I wish I had rogain for my face


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[UdubBadger]

What exhaust is that? It sounds a lot like a Corsa....

Status Gruppe's SCZA (it's the new version of the now discontinued Scorza, SGT bought the rights to it).


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[johnrando]

Sounds great!

[UdubBadger]

Thanks JR


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[bshovers]

Nice! Thought Rory mcilroy was driving for a second! But then quickly remembered he's not sponsored by Oakley.


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[bshovers]

Jk man. Nice!


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[UdubBadger]

Nice! Thought Rory mcilroy was driving for a second! But then quickly remembered he's not sponsored by Oakley.


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If I could only hit like he does!


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[WOLFN8TR]

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A lift? And you had someone install it for Ya? Geez. [emoji15]
Just remember who got their SCZA first! [emoji13]

Sounds great Seth! [emoji106] Love the goatee and Top Gun sunglasses!

[UdubBadger]

A lift? And you had someone install it for Ya? Geez. [emoji15]
Just remember who got their SCZA first! [emoji13]

Sounds great Seth! [emoji106] Love the goatee and Top Gun sunglasses!

Well remember I normally work out of a parking garage space lol.

I always bring my exhaust to these guys, best in Chicago and they like me so they hook me up. ;)




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[WOLFN8TR]

Well Okay [emoji2]

[UdubBadger]

So I've been meaning to get around to this but here is my F/I post from M3f.n


I wanted to start a thread about my travels, questions and thoughts, through the world of FI on my E46 M3. I have owned 4 BMWs thus far and one of the others was turbocharged (135i) but I never got too into the FI part of modding it past custom tuning.

The kit has been on the car for about 2 months now. Here are my impressions of the buying process with Active Autowerke, the install and initial break in and driving.


Purchase
I worked with Viral from Active on my purchase in late February. Very helpful and informative throughout the entire process of feeding me info and working with me on deposit and payment options. I was able to get a pretty great deal on this kit through their promotional price which included the kit and install at an Active Authorized Dealer. Having worked with many vendors over the years, Active was very high on the list of ones I will continue to come back to when I have the chance.


Install
Since I am in Chicago and Active does not currently have a dealer here, I traveled down to Indianapolis to have the kit installed at Ress Motorwerks. I dropped the car off the night before, settled into a hotel room and hung out for the night. The next day they called me in the early afternoon to say everything was on and they were just waiting to flash the DME and I would be all set. I walked over and was given a walk thru of their shop and also of the installed kit on my car. After a little extra waiting on my end in their lounge and a quick replacement of a blown fuel pump fuse, I was off and on my way home back up I-65. Ress was a great shop, highly recommended to any BMW owners down in the Indianapolis area.

Break in and initial impressions
I was told to keep it under 4 grand for about 60 miles to let the kit settle in and the ECU to adapt to the new tuning. This wasn't as hard as I had thought since when I left Ress I instantly hit traffic in downtown Indianapolis. 60 miles passed and when I saw some open road I started laying into the kit a little in 4th gear.
I was instantly thrown back into my seat and the speedometer shot north of 110mph before I knew it. I decided ending up on the wrong side of a radar gun along I-65 was a bad idea but I drove spiritedly back to Chicago with a big grin on my face.

I noticed the gas gauge drains a lot quicker than normal and not because of my driving (well maybe a little) yet my cars computer was telling me I was getting over 36 mpg. I guess it didn't account for the larger injectors... too bad, I almost called my wife to tell her this investment will save me in gas money ... guess not.

I also had to get used to FI sounds again. When I hit the gas and then let off of it, I would hear the release of pressure, however it sounded like it was coming out of my HVAC vents (after a second I realized that makes sense since it's the only open source between the firewall).

After my initial trip back I noticed start up was a little harsh at first, maybe for a couple of weeks but it has been subdued since then. I'm sure it has to do with the adaptation as well as the weather, even though car is parked in a heated garage. The power is still VERY fun however I'm getting more and more used to it which is a good thing I suppose, maybe comfortable is a better word to use.

The only issue I have actually had to fix myself was the trunk latch not closing all the way as the oil cooler bracket was in the way. A simple fix of grinding down the back of the latch with a Dremel made sure the one side of the hood wouldn't pop up while driving when I hit a bump or anything. Hasn't been an issue since.

If any of your are members there and wouldn't mind hitting the thread with a comment now and then the traffic would be appreciated. ;)
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=507826

[ELCID86]

Done. (my 6th post there :)

[UdubBadger]

Thanks buddy.


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[cakM3]

posted Seth :)

[UdubBadger]

thanks again guys

[johnrando]

Will head over later.

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[WOLFN8TR]

Hey Seth on my way home an Audi passed me with "Go Ham" on the license plate. Thought of you but not in a *** way. nono

[UdubBadger]

Hmmmm I think we might know them...

You sure it wasn't a red Mercedes CLA250?


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[UdubBadger]

Car is back from iND again!

[Pip]

Car is back from iND again!

So what do you think?

[UdubBadger]

Didn't get to open it up much but I do like it. I wanna hear it at WOT. Might pull my AR20 also I think it might be subduing it too much

[Pip]

Didn't get to open it up much but I do like it. I wanna hear it at WOT. Might pull my AR20 also I think it might be subduing it too much

Forgot you had the AR20. I was loving the straight piped section 1, but I also had cats at the time so it's a little different. With nicer aftermarket mufflers and headers I feel like rasp pipes aren't necessarily needed but I like nice sounding rasp opposed to the thin rasp produced by the OEM exhaust.

[WOLFN8TR]

Request Sound clip asap!! [emoji41]

[UdubBadger]

Don't worry bud I'm on it.


Yeah Sean, I think maybe going back to stock sec 1 is the way to go with this exhaust.

[UdubBadger]

I just gotta say...

I don't normally mind cops. I don't drive like an intentional asshole anymore, normally I just blend in.

Well today, not so much apparently. I was driving to play some hoops, someone brakes hard in front of me to turn left on a side street suddenly, so after stopping, waiting and then getting over into the right lane I gave the car some gas just to be loud in the guys ear while I went by to voice my displeasure. However I only hit it up to about 38 in a 35.

Apparently a cop heard me and chased me down. Pulls me over so when he asks if I know why I was stopped I genuinely didn't know.

He informs me he noticed I didn't have a front plate - required in IL. So I give him the rundown of what happened. I had my front plate torn off by a car wash and so I ordered a new one. While I was waiting for it, the DMV issued me a rear temp plate and registration. Because of that I pulled my front tow hook plate bracket. When the new plate came in today, I brought it out to put it on but after putting the rear back on the car I realized I didn't have the Allen bit I needed to secure it so I kept it in the car and was going to grab it from a friends house - I was also on my way to basketball near that friend's house.

Cop says ok, goes in his car for a min, comes out when back up arrives and asks me to show him plate and all that so I get out and show him in trunk. Tells me get back in and hold tight, then comes back with a ticket for the front plate missing. Tells me I'm lucky he's in a good mood and doesn't want to jam me up with the expensive ones so this is just considered a parking ticket -$35.

So I asked - so you rather I had put back on a temp plate that didn't correspond with my registration, than put the plate in my car and go fix it right away? His reps ones was simply "you need to have a front plate on the car". Ok got it thanks.

I'm not mad at the money but he definitely wasted my time and wtf, why bother with this crap. My story checked out, had evidence I just got the plates back and wasn't just making some story up to not have to run a front plate. I just don't get it.

[NoVAphotog]

I just gotta say...

I don't normally mind cops. I don't drive like an intentional asshole anymore, normally I just blend in.

Well today, not so much apparently. I was driving to play some hoops, someone brakes hard in front of me to turn left on a side street suddenly, so after stopping, waiting and then getting over into the right lane I gave the car some gas just to be loud in the guys ear while I went by to voice my displeasure. However I only hit it up to about 38 in a 35.

Apparently a cop heard me and chased me down. Pulls me over so when he asks if I know why I was stopped I genuinely didn't know.

He informs me he noticed I didn't have a front plate - required in IL. So I give him the rundown of what happened. I had my front plate torn off by a car wash and so I ordered a new one. While I was waiting for it, the DMV issued me a rear temp plate and registration. Because of that I pulled my front tow hook plate bracket. When the new plate came in today, I brought it out to put it on but after putting the rear back on the car I realized I didn't have the Allen bit I needed to secure it so I kept it in the car and was going to grab it from a friends house - I was also on my way to basketball near that friend's house.

Cop says ok, goes in his car for a min, comes out when back up arrives and asks me to show him plate and all that so I get out and show him in trunk. Tells me get back in and hold tight, then comes back with a ticket for the front plate missing. Tells me I'm lucky he's in a good mood and doesn't want to jam me up with the expensive ones so this is just considered a parking ticket -$35.

So I asked - so you rather I had put back on a temp plate that didn't correspond with my registration, than put the plate in my car and go fix it right away? His reps ones was simply "you need to have a front plate on the car". Ok got it thanks.

I'm not mad at the money but he definitely wasted my time and wtf, why bother with this crap. My story checked out, had evidence I just got the plates back and wasn't just making some story up to not have to run a front plate. I just don't get it.
Similar story happened to me a couple years ago, in NoVA you have to get the emissions test done before you can renew your registration and get new stickers. So, waiting at a light one day, of course, one of the many George Mason police pulls up behind me (car at the time was parked off campus, didn't drive it much, hence the lapse in renewal). Turns green, lights go on immediately. I drive a bit and pull into a safe location, nothing pisses me off more than seeing IDIOTS who think they need to just drop everything and stop in the middle of the road when they get pulled over, no, you put your blinkers on and drive to a safe spot.

Proceed to tell the officer that I am on the way to the inspection station. An excuse I'm sure he's heard before but I had called and made an appointment and tried to be clear I wasn't messing around with him. Tells me (boy) it's Sunday and inspection stations are closed. I say but (sir) it's Saturday morning, I just called them...(boy)I really don't have the time to debate on the day with you, my dispatcher gonna wonder what is going on I'm afraid you're getting a ticket today.

Immediately go get the inspection. Bring papers to court. Timestamp is 10 minutes after the ticket. Judge glances at it, dismissed. Complete waste of time.

Sometimes they just need their numbers and giving you the ticket is them just doing their job. But others, it seems like they get off on it and are trying to get rises out of people. Our incidents are definitely drops in the bucket compared to the bigger issues but even the simple traffic stop can go awry if there is too much ego on one side of the equation.

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[Whammy]

Denver cops are assholes as well when it comes to plates, parking tickets, etc. It sucks!


In WI, they didn't care that much.

[Pip]

I'm really happy CA cops seem to be normal for the most part. I don't even own a front plate (it's required).

[TWong1200]

I'm really happy CA cops seem to be normal for the most part. I don't even own a front plate (it's required).
Well, this depends on where in CA you are. Some areas in SoCal are a pain.

[UdubBadger]

True about anywhere

[UdubBadger]

Spirited drive in 3rd gear.

https://vimeo.com/133110385


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[danewilson77]

Spirited drive in 3rd gear.

https://vimeo.com/133110385


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Lmao

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[GE Geoff]

Nice Seth! lol

[WOLFN8TR]

Spirited drive in 3rd gear.

https://vimeo.com/133110385

Seems quite, do you still have the El Diablo? Windows down or up? I need to go find a tunnel! :roundel

[UdubBadger]

Lol no it's not quiet. Windows cracked 1/3rd way down. Plus the sound is all behind and it's a camera phone mic.




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[WOLFN8TR]

Gotcha

[az3579]

Seems quite, do you still have the El Diablo? Windows down or up? I need to go find a tunnel! :roundel

It's definitely not quiet in person, I'll tell you that much...

[UdubBadger]

Thanks for defending my honor BP lol


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[az3579]

Thanks for defending my honor BP lol


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I got yo' back, son.

[Avetiso]

I'm really happy CA cops seem to be normal for the most part. I don't even own a front plate (it's required).
Almost 3 years, no front plate. Never got a second glance for it. It's gonna happen eventually, but I've gotten my time of freedom 10x over.

[UdubBadger]

When you tracking your M3 but being Badger is life...



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[UdubBadger]

Sad day for me and who knows if I'll actually follow through but I've put the car up for sale. :(

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?p=1067296734#post1067296734

[328ioc]

Sad day for me and who knows if I'll actually follow through but I've put the car up for sale. :(

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?p=1067296734#post1067296734
Say it ain't so/why?

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[UdubBadger]

Say it ain't so/why?

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Having the other M3 now, no time to drive E46 or do track days (I work 6 days a week). Want to buy a condo and stop renting soon so I want to pull my equity out of it for a down payment if I can.

Trust me I don't do it with a light heart. Like I said who knows if I'll even go through with the sale.


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[328ioc]

Having the other M3 now, no time to drive E46 or do track days (I work 6 days a week). Want to buy a condo and stop renting soon so I want to pull my equity out of it for a down payment if I can.

Trust me I don't do it with a light heart. Like I said who knows if I'll even go through with the sale.


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Makes sense. Good luck.

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[cakM3]

Sad day for me and who knows if I'll actually follow through but I've put the car up for sale. :(

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?p=1067296734#post1067296734

GLWS Seth...whoever buys this car will be a very lucky person :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

Good luck.

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[UdubBadger]

Thanks guys. Will keep you all updated.

Hopefully that I've hit the lotto and don't need to sell ;)


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[BADCLOWN]

Such a gorgeous car, price looks reflective of condition. Good luck with the sale, I guess? Lol l. Just try not to hate yourself too much on those lonely nights when you can't go hop in, roll the windows down, and go cruise it.

[UdubBadger]

Yeah no kidding, thanks


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[WOLFN8TR]

Good luck selling the M3 Beast!!

[johnrando]

GL Seth!

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[theothersawyer]

Forwarded to my brother-in-law! Awesome car! Sad to see it for sale!

[UdubBadger]

Thanks guys. Just fending off the naysayers on Fbook now all telling me the car isn't worth anything close to asking.

Always someone butt hurt I suppose.


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[UdubBadger]

Sale pending


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[fredo]

Congrats, man ! That was super quick.

[3ZHP]

WOW, hope you're OK with this.


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[ELCID86]

Sale pending


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Maybe they are wrong ;-)


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46f member

[BMWCurves]

Wow, that was QUICK. Congrats?

[Johnmadd]

Great job Seth.

[Vas]

Sold?

[UdubBadger]

Pending. Guy has financing ready to go thru my dealership and just needs to send over his down payment.


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[UdubBadger]

WOW, hope you're OK with this.


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I'm not fully but that's a good thing. It means she was worth all the hassle of what I been through with it. I wish I could have enjoyed her longer but with a 6 day a week job and growing up a little more for my family it's a good time to let go. We aren't meant to hold onto things in life, everyone/thing has its time and place and then life moves on. Maybe one day I'll end up in another E46 for the track or something, I still believe this is the best all around M3, it just doesn't fit my situation as well anymore and that needed to take priority. A 4 door M3 with the DCT for commuting is just a better fit now and the equity I have in the E46, even though I am losing a ton from what I've spent on it, will help me grow more in other areas.


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[Sockethead]

Congrats on your painfully right decision at this point in your life.

We may have to let one of our cars go too... We'll be moving at some point in 2016 and it will be hard to find a home with 5 cars

[UdubBadger]

Car is sold.

Will have to say goodbye in about a week. Mixed feelings right now.


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[Rovert]

[emoji112][emoji112]

[WOLFN8TR]

Sad Day indeed. Now go haul ass around the neighborhood in the new ride!

[UdubBadger]

I've been doing that for months now. [emoji6]


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[WOLFN8TR]

I've been doing that for months now. [emoji6]


Well Done Sir!!! :rockon

[Rovert]

Own that family mobile!!!

[johnrando]

Congrats. Bittersweet I'm guessing.

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[cakM3]

Congrats on the sale of your ///M Seth. At least you know that you got the ///M into awesome shape under your care and that the new owner will enjoy the car, hopefully for many years to come!

[UdubBadger]

[emoji106]🏻


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[UdubBadger]

She leaves tomorrow. I'm honestly torn apart already just thinking of driving her to the drop off and watching her being loaded onto a truck. :(

[UdubBadger]

https://vimeo.com/151866923

[derbo]

no moving shots. :(

[UdubBadger]

Lol I wasn't actually trying to make a montage it was 6 min of work in iPhoto


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[derbo]

Lol I wasn't actually trying to make a montage it was 6 min of work in iPhoto


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I keed. Ham will be missed.

[Sockethead]

You put a lot of time and love into that car. I remember how much you regretted it when you first got it. Funny how cars grow on you until they become part of your soul. Hopefully the new owner will have as much passion as you do...

[Pip]

I hate seeing cars leave their owners who put care into them. However, since the 1 series I've been able to see a ZHP that I loved before your ownership improve and an M3 that was beat turn into a beauty so I'm just waiting to see the love and care you put into the latest car/house.

[ryankokesh]

Lol I wasn't actually trying to make a montage it was 6 min of work in iPhoto


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Lame. Expected more from you.

[UdubBadger]

I hate seeing cars leave their owners who put care into them. However, since the 1 series I've been able to see a ZHP that I loved before your ownership improve and an M3 that was beat turn into a beauty so I'm just waiting to see the love and care you put into the latest car/house.

I was thinking about that day I dropped the 1er off and cried a little.

You have no idea how much water just spewed from my eyes.


She's gone, and I'm heart broken, even though I know I did it to myself.
23713


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[WOLFN8TR]

I remember the same feeling watching my ZHP drive away. It's hard but that is life.

:grouphug

[fredo]

My case is different, because I sold my e90 to my father-in-law. I feel a little jealous every time I see he's driving it.

[UdubBadger]

The circle is complete and the journey is over.

23714

I don't know why I get so sentimental with my cars but I do. Fighting back the tears at work for another hour is gonna be a task.



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[ELCID86]

I hope she went to a good home.


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[cakM3]

I hope she went to a good home.

One can only hope.... I feel the same way....

[Vas]

Where did it go?

[UdubBadger]

A gentleman named Oscar down in Laredo TX. He is a member of the Zhp fbook group and also had recently purchased a Zhp from Krystian if you all know him. It was an imola 6mt and had the Hard Motorsports fender extensions.


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[rguti153]

Damn so he has two imola's now ...... sweet

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[derbo]

Damn so he has two imola's now ...... sweet

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Pretty sure he is selling the ZHP and keeping the M3


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[UdubBadger]

He's out driving the Zhp as we speak so he could be keeping it. I know his wife really likes the car.


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[az3579]

Pretty sure he is selling the ZHP and keeping the M3


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That wouldn't make sense... he just bought the ZHP. I'd hazard a guess and say he bought the ZHP for daily and the M3 as a weekend/track toy.

[derbo]

That wouldn't make sense... he just bought the ZHP. I'd hazard a guess and say he bought the ZHP for daily and the M3 as a weekend/track toy.

When Tim Ng was asking for a ZHP for sale. He listed it to him on Facebook and people ask why he was selling. He said he just got a nice M3 replacement. Seems to make sense to me if he really wanted an M3 all along


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[UdubBadger]

We will see.


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[az3579]

When Tim Ng was asking for a ZHP for sale. He listed it to him on Facebook and people ask why he was selling. He said he just got a nice M3 replacement. Seems to make sense to me if he really wanted an M3 all along


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Why not just buy an M3 outright then? :dunno

[derbo]

Why not just buy an M3 outright then? :dunno

dunno. impluse??

[johnrando]

Sorry to hear Seth, but glad it went to a good home.

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[UdubBadger]

Yeah thanks Rando. The timing was right so though I will likely regret down the road it was necessary now. Who knows maybe I'll pick up another one someday.


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