Charlie's ///M Project Thread

[UdubBadger]

and what is the plan for that Sir?

[cakM3]

Seth at the moment I will be recovering from the CSL parts that I've been getting as well as my new to me BBS CH wheels. I still have the Recaro Sportster CS seats to source for the ///M so staying stock regarding my exhaust will have to be for the time being...

Eventually, when funds allow... I would like to get an Rogue Engineering El Diablo exhaust, Status Gruppe Steel "Cat-less" Headers, Status Gruppe Section 1 With Catalytic Converter, and Status Gruppe Section 2 X-Pipe.....but that's down the road...

Anything can be done if you're willing to put money into your car Seth....eventually, my ///M will be perfect to me :thumbsup

[UdubBadger]

For sure was just curious of your plans

I am going to try to make a custom exhaust of my own out of the oem muffler but won't fully finish it till I get the careless headers as well. Too bad they're all so pricey.


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[az3579]

Straight. Pipes.


'Nuff said.

[Avetiso]

Straight. Pipes.


'Nuff said.
That'll wake the dead...

[UdubBadger]

Straight. Pipes.


'Nuff said.

Nah that's not good on an S54

You need to kill some rasp and enhance the lower sound waves through some kind of a muffler/resonator.

El diablo is a great example.


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[az3579]

That'll wake the dead...

That's what I thought on my friend's ex-E39 M5 but it was surprisingly tame.

[Stigissimo]

Charlie: csl doorcards are steezy. So jealous.

[cakM3]

Charlie: csl doorcards are steezy. So jealous.

Thanks! Its amazing the turn of events when good things happen :thumbsup

This is one of few CSL items I've always wanted...


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[Avetiso]

Charlie's M3 > CSL.

[cakM3]

Charlie's M3 > CSL.

Working on it fellas as funds allow but with a few twists......no CSL airbox - boosting instead.....


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[Avetiso]

Working on it fellas as funds allow but with a few twists......no CSL airbox - boosting instead.....


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Is upgrading to a CSL airbox even worth it? So much money... and what are the gains?

[UdubBadger]

Is upgrading to a CSL airbox even worth it? So much money... and what are the gains?

incredibly minimal

[cakM3]

For some it's the look and sound the airbox provides. If I wasn't planning to boost the ///M with the ESS VT550 kit, this is something I would seriously consider doing for my ///M. Afterall, it's more carbon fiber sexiness...;) Also, having a fully functional OEM CSL Airbox also adds to the exclusivity for the ///M...


Still....not worth the money since you will spend north of $4k for the airbox for minimal performance gain....if I'm going to plunk that type of cash then I will get the VT550 kit instead. :thumbsup

[UdubBadger]

Solid plan Charlie.

I've looked those kits over and would love one as well but likely just the basic VT445 kit (or maybe VT455 since it's literally only $500 more for 50 ft/lbs more torque). Even on the highway doing a 3rd gear pull I don't get very far because the car is so damn quick. On paper the E46 M looks average as far as power numbers but IRL it is a totally different story.

What are planning on upgrading your clutch to? Flywheel as well?

[330i ZHP]

def SC LooooONNnnGGG before airbox - good thinking sir

[cakM3]

Tonight I made arrangements to obtain an OEM CSL diffuser panel from the same source as my OEM CSL door panels....:biggrin

More "CSL" love being aimed towards my ///M!

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[derbo]

I'm in awe.


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[cakM3]

Thanks Seth, Stuart, and Derek :thumbsup

[johnrando]

Looking forward to pics.

[cakM3]

Looking forward to pics.

I promise to update my project thread with pictures once my CSL parts arrive :)


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[cakM3]

The OEM CSL door panels have been purchased today :roundel I did shell out lot's of $$$$ for these but it was worth having such a rare item installed into my ///M. As for the side impact air bags, they will be taken out and dropped off at my local dealer who told me they would help me dispose of them :thumbsup

I also confirmed that I will be purchasing the OEM CSL rear diffuser from the same source as well as picking up refinished shadow trim to complete the look inside my ///M :drool

I also sourced the alcantara ///M tri-stiched steering wheel from Bill today. Thanks Bill for the opportunity to buy this from you :thumbsup Looking forward to next Monday when I meet up with Bill and buy his steering wheel and pick up my BBS CH wheels :biggrin

[cakM3]

Okay....I know people here are being overwhelmed with all of the mods I keep on getting for both of my BMWs.... I hate to do this to you but tonight I just found two different sources (or opportunities) to get an OEM CSL bootlid for my ///M :roundel

I think I may seriously go for it....:)

[Avetiso]

Awesome. Pure awesome.

[johnrando]

That's a big WIN Charlie. Yes, it's hard to keep up but it's all full of goodness! Keep on modding, you're cars will be even more amazing than they already are.

[Lanister]

Keep on overwhelming us :) We really don't mind! :p

[cakM3]

Looks like I will also be sourcing an OEM CSL bootlid for the ///M as well.....I can't believe just how many OEM CSL parts I have been able to obtain for my ///M recently! :happyspidey


Appreciate all the kind words from everyone! :thumbsup

[PirateZHP]

Charlie... I just live everyday through you and your cars. I've said it before, but you are living some sort of dream here. Don't wake up. We are all enjoying it!

[WOLFN8TR]

Okay....I know people here are being overwhelmed with all of the mods I keep on getting for both of my BMWs.... I hate to do this to you but tonight I just found two different sources (or opportunities) to get an OEM CSL bootlid for my ///M :roundel

I think I may seriously go for it....:)

Is it even possible?? Don't think so, bring it on! Pics...Pics...Pics!!

[cakM3]

Charlie... I just live everyday through you and your cars. I've said it before, but you are living some sort of dream here. Don't wake up. We are all enjoying it!

Thanks! I keep finding opportunities and as you can see....continue modding with a mission ;) Can't stop me now....:biggrin


Is it even possible?? Don't think so, bring it on! Pics...Pics...Pics!!

Gary, once my purchased items arrive there will be lots of high quality pictures being taken and posted here :thumbsup

I just submitted payment for my CSL Bootlid a few minutes ago. Yes folks!!! I will also be getting an OEM CSL boot lid....another rare and hard to source part going into my caring hands...:)

[static667]

I just submitted payment for my CSL Bootlid a few minutes ago. Yes folks!!! I will also be getting an OEM CSL boot lid....another rare and hard to source part going into my caring hands...:)


I thought you had a CSL boot lid. What is the difference between what you have and what you ordered?

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[Hermes]

I thought you had a CSL boot lid. What is the difference between what you have and what you ordered?

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His was a replica, this one is real

[az3579]

His was a replica, this one is real

This. The fitment on this one will be perfect, as opposed to the "close enough" fitment of his current one.

[cakM3]

O E M....C S L....=....:drool



This. The fitment on this one will be perfect, as opposed to the "close enough" fitment of his current one.

^^
This

[Tnhl1989]

Charlie! I can't wait to see everything installed! After this weekend my car should be a lot closer to being finished with majority of the mods I would like so we can take photos together.

Also interesting twist to things. I realized today after talking to some techs that I burned out the reverse switch on the tranny so that's why I haven't been able to get the reverse camera to signal to the eonon unit. This also will be fix on Saturday! :)

[cakM3]

Charlie! I can't wait to see everything installed! After this weekend my car should be a lot closer to being finished with majority of the mods I would like so we can take photos together.

Thanks Tony! Yeah, taking photos always sounds like a great idea! :thumbsup


Also interesting twist to things. I realized today after talking to some techs that I burned out the reverse switch on the tranny so that's why I haven't been able to get the reverse camera to signal to the eonon unit. This also will be fix on Saturday! :)

How the heck do you burn out the reverse switch on your transmission?



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[Tnhl1989]

I tapped out the positive and negative on the camera by mistake which blew the signal I suppose. My best bet is that switch since my reverse lights don't come on either.

[danewilson77]

Gon be insane

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[cakM3]

My OEM CSL bootlid shipped out today :biggrin The first of several OEM CSL parts to be installed on my ///M :thumbsup


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[derbo]

one of these days Ill text you late, and you will feel the wraith of timezone! hahaha

[cakM3]

one of these days Ill text you late, and you will feel the wraith of timezone! hahaha

I've had friends and family call me when I used to live in Hawaii. I'll try to keep in mind I'm ahead of you Derek...


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[derbo]

I've had friends and family call me when I used to live in Hawaii. I'll try to keep in mind I'm ahead of you Derek...


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It's okay man, I have my phone set to silent from 12am-8am unless they are repeated phone call. Text away!

[cakM3]

:)


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[Stigissimo]

Chuck: great to hear man. Every time i hear the term OEM CSL i get pumped. The more the merrier! Rip it up dude! ( i vote csl intake not supercharged, but your choice and either way youve got props :))

[cakM3]

Chuck: great to hear man. Every time i hear the term OEM CSL i get pumped. The more the merrier! Rip it up dude! ( i vote csl intake not supercharged, but your choice and either way youve got props :))

Thanks Stig! :thumbsup


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[az3579]

Supercharger > CSL intake.
Sorry Nic. :)

[Tnhl1989]

I will have to agree that the supercharger is much better :)

[UdubBadger]

I concur... However I think the conservative route even supercharging is the way to go personally. Not much need for boost over 5.5-6psi in this car... Unless you're running it at the mile for top speed or something. 400+ HP in this car is gonna feel redic.


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[Hornung418]

IDK...that CSL induction noise is aural pornography.

[Lanister]

Are there any turbo kits for it? I find that turbocharging is way more fun! Especially on a bigger motor.

[328ioc]

IDK...that CSL induction noise is aural pornography.

This this this this.

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[cakM3]

Sorry guys.....the ESS VT-550 is the future for my ///M. Changing out the headers and entire exhaust to get that F1 sound I will eventually have with my beast but that's a few years ahead.

For now I will settle for the BBS CH wheels, the OEM CSL door panels, OEM CSL bootlid, and OEM CSL Rear Diffuser my ///M will have....

I will also be working on getting Recaro Sportster CS seats instead of the BMW Performance seats....Stuart's influence prevails here :thumbsup


EDIT: I posted that supercharging was in the future for my ///M. I have since changed my mind and decided to keep my ///M N/A so OEM CSL intake is in the future for my ///M now... :drevil

[UdubBadger]

Turboing the car just comes with too many headaches. Good call on the SC Chuck


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[cakM3]

Turboing the car just comes with too many headaches. Good call on the SC Chuck


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Agreed Seth :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Mounted my BBS CH wheels on the ///M after getting home from work today...I've always wanted these wheels!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/02/asu3adem.jpg

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[Avetiso]

Mounted my BBS CH wheels on the ///M after getting home from work today...I've always wanted these wheels!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/02/asu3adem.jpg

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:drool that looks great, Charlie!

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[az3579]

Y'all cray for thinking CSL airbox > supercharger. Nuh uh!

[BCS_ZHP]

BBS wheels, baaad f'ing aaaaaassssssss!

[cakM3]

:drool that looks great, Charlie!

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BBS wheels, baaad f'ing aaaaaassssssss!

Thanks guys for the compliments :thumbsup


Y'all cray for thinking CSL airbox > supercharger. Nuh uh!

Actually the OEM CSL airbox does add a very unique and intoxicating sound to the ///M but that sound comes with improved cams and exhaust to complete the overall sound Justin was thinking about...

[johnrando]

Absolutely perfect!

[PirateZHP]

Mounted my BBS CH wheels on the ///M after getting home from work today...I've always wanted these wheels!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/02/asu3adem.jpg

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Charlie... is it disturbing that I am in love with your M?

[cakM3]

Charlie... is it disturbing that I am in love with your M?

Actually.... there are several people who love my ///M ;) Ryan was the first to call dibs on my ///M if I ever get rid of it just so you know :biggrin

My focus has and is to keep the ///M as clean as possible with very tasteful mods as well as keeping her very well maintained. Especially since I now have over 155k on the odometer. The car runs, feels, and looks like a car with less than 35k on the odometer. Not bad for an OCD guy like me....;)

I have been very fortunate regarding mods to both of my cars and will continue towards the path of constantly improving on both of my rides :thumbsup
Any constructive inputs will be looked into and if I choose to adopt them, people providing those inputs will be credited as they are also helping me to improve my rides :thumbsup

Feel free to love away Matt! :biggrin

[johnrando]

Hmmm, you sure she was 1st dibs? I thought I was. (Not that it really matters, I've got kids who will be going to college in a few years, so it's just wishful thinking). :)

[cakM3]

Hmmm, you sure she was 1st dibs? I thought I was. (Not that it really matters, I've got kids who will be going to college in a few years, so it's just wishful thinking). :)

Because Ryan ;)

[330i ZHP]

looks great

I wish I had known you wanted CHs - I am dying to sell mine

Have you seen CHs with the silver/chrome centers?

http://wp1016621.server-he.de/fotost/f01045/01.jpg

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/smoulton0204/wagon/wagon9.jpg

[BCS_ZHP]

I told him last night you had a drawer full of different center caps and he should contact you.

[Hornung418]

Those wheels look way too huge on the e30...

Stuart...what price are you thinking of for the BBS wheels?

GS3 + TT4

[cakM3]

Those wheels look way too huge on the e30...

I was thinking of the same thing but understand what Stuart is doing regarding BBS CH center caps. I have since sent Stuart a PM concerning this :thumbsup


Stuart...what price are you thinking of for the BBS wheels?
GS3 + TT4

This does not belong in my project thread Justin. Please send Stuart a PM if you're interested in his wheels. I'd like to keep focus on what I'm doing in my project thread.

[Hornung418]

Hey man sorry about that. You repeat the same thing in other threads I forgot what thread we were in.

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[cakM3]

Hey man sorry about that. You repeat the same thing in other threads I forgot what thread we were in.

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No worries Justin. Just trying to keep my project thread on target. :thumbsup


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[330i ZHP]

you need brakes - see my new thread - I will go another $100ish lower if pickup

[cakM3]

you need brakes - see my new thread - I will go another $100ish lower if pickup

Damn Stuart! You're really twisting my arm here ;)


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[cakM3]

you need brakes - see my new thread - I will go another $100ish lower if pickup

Okay Stuart...you drive a very hard bargain :) Let me know if this is a go my friend!!! Thanks for your time :thumbsup

[cakM3]

The OEM CSL bootlid arrived at my place today. It is painted carbon black and is patiently waiting for all my other mods to be complete before being taken to the body shop for prep and paint. Changing from CB to TiAg so I can have this wonderful CSL awesomeness mounted in place of my Scorza CSL bootlid. One thing I intend to keep is the center edge of the tail black and have that part blend in on either side just like how I have exposed the carbon fiber part on my present bootlid. Should look awesome when done :thumbsup

Now to get the rest of my goodies such as my OEM CSL door panels....;)

[UdubBadger]

Loving it Chuck


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[cakM3]

Thanks Seth! :)

[az3579]

So these brakes are going on the M3? I thought you can't use brakes that fit a 330i on an M3? Or... what do the brakes fit, is the more appropriate question?

[cakM3]

So these brakes are going on the M3? I thought you can't use brakes that fit a 330i on an M3? Or... what do the brakes fit, is the more appropriate question?

Stuart's looking into this......easy BP...... easy ;)

[cakM3]

In anticipation of getting my OEM CSL door panels, I ordered new dash and gear shift surround "ALU TEC" Competition Package interior trim for my ///M today. Three of the parts will be shipped out from the Fatherland and the last part (gear shift surround) will be sent here from California. :)

Here's what the ALU TEC interior trim looks like :thumbsup
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2013-10-03at63208PM_zpsd36336ec.png

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2013-10-03at63235PM_zps7b3d4249.png

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http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2013-10-03at63255PM_zps056be952.png

Just for those parts I shelled out close to $600 but in the end these trim pieces will blend in nicely with the carbon fiber from the OE CSL door panels :)

[Hermes]

Sweet!

[johnrando]

Those will look nice.

[cakM3]

Sweet!


Those will look nice.

Thanks guys! :thumbsup

[Tnhl1989]

Looks amazing Charlie. :)

Congrats and can't wait to see it in person!

[WOLFN8TR]

Mounted my BBS CH wheels on the ///M after getting home from work today...I've always wanted these wheels!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/02/asu3adem.jpg

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Car Porn!!! Every time you post pics of your ///M I'm amazed how bad ass it looks!! So cleeaaaann!!
Well done Charlie!

[cakM3]

Looks amazing Charlie. :)

Congrats and can't wait to see it in person!

You will Tony! thanks :thumbsup


Car Porn!!! Every time you post pics of your ///M I'm amazed how bad ass it looks!! So cleeaaaann!!
Well done Charlie!

Appreciate the complements Gary! I've been having so much fun getting my ///M set up lately... been a long time since I have been placing most of my attention to my daily ZHP driver...

[cakM3]

Got my new wheels refinished today in preparation for the Bav Auto show n' shine event on Sunday :-)

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[danewilson77]

What did they do to refinish them?

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[cakM3]

What did they do to refinish them?

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There were a few spots where the wheels were chipped....most likely from road debris (New Jersey/NYC area). I wanted to have all the wheels refinished so they look perfect :)

One of the techs checking out the ///M after the refinished wheels were mounted back on ;)
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/DSC_1782_zpsaf396661.jpg

car getting backed out so that I can take delivery of it...
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/DSC_1783_zpsb60c2641.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/DSC_1784_zps44e33dba.jpg

Closeup pics of the wheels after they were refinished... :thumbsup
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/DSC_1785_zps7dc0d184.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/DSC_1787_zpsc56a9295.jpg

[3ZHP]

Got my new wheels refinished today in preparation for the Bav Auto show n' shine event on Sunday :-)

Always wanted to go to that show but, that's an incredibly long ride for a show.

[cakM3]

Always wanted to go to that show but, that's an incredibly long ride for a show.

I've missed going to this show 4 years in a row due to scheduling conflicts. This time I'm not doing anything that will prevent me from going so I'm bringing the ///M to this event. Should be nice to see a few people I know. :thumbsup

[3ZHP]

When I was up in Ohio I attend a all German car show at a German club every year. Was a great show usually on the back lawn and never missed the Schnitzel they served for lunch inside. Missed that the last two years, being in Tennessee and the show I'm heading to in the morning is the first show I've entered in, in over two years.

Good luck Sunday at Bav Auto!

[cakM3]

Thanks! Should be a great time! :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

Charlie, Ask your guy what the color code was for the powder coat.

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[UdubBadger]

Looks great Chuck


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[Avetiso]

The tech is like :drool

[cakM3]

:)


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[zhpnsnv]

Can't wait to see the CF stuff. Alutec looks great- reminds me of the stock e82 trim (aluminum hexagon).

And the wheels are awesome. Ever consider non-colored lugs?

[cakM3]

Can't wait to see the CF stuff. Alutec looks great- reminds me of the stock e82 trim (aluminum hexagon).

And the wheels are awesome. Ever consider non-colored lugs?

Thanks for the complements Marc! :thumbsup As for my colored lugs? I was going for the neo-chrome Kics R-40 but ended up with the set I now have due to supply issues. Since using these colored lugs, I have gotten so many complements on them, especially with my BBS CH wheels. I think I'll be keeping what I now have...:)

[cakM3]

Just got word my OEM CSL door panels will ship out to me next week....the delay is from getting the packaging such that the idiots handling the package won't damage the door panels while in shipment. Can't wait to have them safely in my hands....:)

[Lanister]

Certainly worth the wait :)

[cakM3]

agreed :thumbsup

[sketchyd]

I wish I had had more time to walk around at the bav show, I feel like I missed quite a few cars. That trim looks real good btw.

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[cakM3]

In anticipation for my CSL door panels to arrive sometime next week....I have begun swapping out my interior trim from carbon fiber to OEM Competition Package ALU TEC trim.

Pics aren't the best quality but after I get my CSL door panels installed, I will be taking high quality pics using my Nikon...

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/18/y7e7amaz.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/18/9e7udame.jpg

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The old carbon fiber trim
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[Tnhl1989]

Can't wait to see the whole package Charlie!

[cakM3]

Can't wait to see the whole package Charlie!

Oh, you'll get a chance to see all of this in person Tony!

[330i ZHP]

:)

[PirateZHP]

Pumped for full pics!

[johnrando]

Very cool. Def in for more pics.

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[cakM3]

:)


Pumped for full pics!


Very cool. Def in for more pics.

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Thanks guys....just waiting for the CSL door cards to arrive.....waiting is such a hard thing to do.....

[az3579]

Man I can't wait to see your M with those door cards. The black dash when you eventually do it will really set off that trim!

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[derbo]

mmmm alu-tec

[Avetiso]

Nice. When are you swapping that dash out, Chuck?

[cakM3]

I'm looking at starting the rip out beginning next weekend Dario. I should have my CSL door panels by then as well.

Swapping out my dash, front and rear carpeting, and entire rear deck and associated plastics.

Then the ///M will have an entire OEM black interior vice the (yuck) grey interior my car came equipped with.....


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[az3579]

Then the ///M will have an entire OEM black interior vice the (yuck) grey interior my car came equipped with.....


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Don't forget the carpet; that's still grey. :)

[Avetiso]

Ugh, I wish I wasn't OCD. My interior didn't come together as well as I would have hoped. Fitting those carpets in 100% is actually not that easy. :(

[cakM3]

Ugh, I wish I wasn't OCD. My interior didn't come together as well as I would have hoped. Fitting those carpets in 100% is actually not that easy. :(

I will discover that soon enough Dario :)

Got the rest of my black interior for the ///M for $400 :biggrin

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Then I picked up another set of side mirrors :)
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[az3579]

Epic win, Charlie. Epic. Win.

[Avetiso]

Have fun, Chuck. Let me know if you ever have any questions.

[Tnhl1989]

Maybe with everything going CSL you should get a CSL emblem ;)

[cakM3]

Maybe with everything going CSL you should get a CSL emblem ;)

Tony, I'm afraid this is one thing I will never do no matter how many CSL items I end up retrofitting to my ///M. I firmly believe that the CSL emblem should only accompany a CSL ///M from the factory. :) Thanks though...

[Tnhl1989]

I figured that would be your response :)

Best of efforts for perfecting your ///M

[cakM3]

Thanks Tony! :)

[330i ZHP]

Kudo's to Charlie for that response - it would be like using BBS center caps on reps or adding (to the sampling of smaller ones) an ///M badge to a non-M

[cakM3]

You know me Stuart! :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

Kudo's to Charlie for that response - it would be like using BBS center caps on reps or adding (to the sampling of smaller ones) an ///M badge to a non-M

It's whatever. We try not to judge here regardless, though it happens occasionally.

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[330i ZHP]

how is that judgemental

[330i ZHP]

funniest thing the other day, a regular C6 Corvette with ZR-1 badges...Who is falling for this stuff

[cakM3]

:) :) :) :)

[danewilson77]

how is that judgemental

It wasn't really. Just throwing it out there as a reminder.

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[az3579]

Kudo's to Charlie for that response - it would be like using BBS center caps on reps or adding (to the sampling of smaller ones) an ///M badge to a non-M

This. As much as I'd love to have an M badge on the back of my car, I'd only want it if it was there since the car was born (and has the "go" to back it up).

[cakM3]

Took a few pics of the ///M before I store it for the season...beautiful autumn day here in Rhode Island...

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/DSC_2061_zpsd36df35a.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/DSC_1976_zpsab08aa27.jpg

I'm really loving my BBS CH wheels...and my new D800 camera :thumbsup
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/DSC_2004_zps6755b95b.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/DSC_1995_zps80cccf65.jpg

A better pic of the ALU TEC interior trim that will be used along with my OEM CSL door cards when they arrive. I agree with BP in that this trim will look even better after I replace my OE dash with a black OEM dash which I sourced yesterday...:)
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/DSC_2023_zpsfcb5f578.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/DSC_2020_zps6755b95b.jpg

The alcantara steering wheel with ///M tri-stitch I recently obtained
http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/DSC_2026_zpsfa9387c2.jpg

[Lanister]

Charlie, that's just stunning! :thumbsup

[Avetiso]

Picture #1 is ridiculous.

[PirateZHP]

Picture #1 is ridiculous.

I came... :o

[cakM3]

Charlie, that's just stunning! :thumbsup


Picture #1 is ridiculous.


I came... :o

Thanks guys!!! :thumbsup

[derbo]

Dammit, that looks awesome.

[cakM3]

Dammit, that looks awesome.

Thanks Derek!

[Avetiso]

I came... :o
Dude...

At least his seats are leather, not Alcantara. :shifty

[danewilson77]

:facepalm

Speechless.

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[johnrando]

Beauty!

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[M0nk3y]

Give me your car now Charlie :drool:

What is that gadget on your windshield....it doesn't look like a GPS

[cakM3]

Give me your car now Charlie :drool:

Thanks for the complements Kyle! Wait till you start seeing the OEM CSL items I will be installing over the winter season!


What is that gadget on your windshield....it doesn't look like a GPS

That gadget on my windshield is my SIRIUS radio.

@Rando.... Thanks brother! :thumbsup


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[az3579]

:facepalm

Speechless.

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:rofl


Those pictures are awesome Chuck, especially the first one. :thumbsup

[cakM3]

:rofl


Those pictures are awesome Chuck, especially the first one. :thumbsup

It's the camera Botond....I'm just pointing it in the direction of my car.....

[az3579]

It's the camera Botond....I'm just pointing it in the direction of my car.....

It's almost never the camera, my friend. I'm sure there are photographers that agree about this.

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[Sockethead]

I was looking at some pics of your M when you where here last summer.... what happened to the black wheels you had on your car?

[danewilson77]

It's almost never the camera, my friend. I'm sure there are photographers that agree about this.

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Pretty sure that was sarcasm.

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[cakM3]

I was looking at some pics of your M when you where here last summer.... what happened to the black wheels you had on your car?

I gave them to Kyle at the OBX meet. He has been telling me how much he wanted a new set of wheels so I gave him my hyper black VMR VB3s :thumbsup

Couldn't think of a better way to show my gratitude for his family's generosity when I stayed at his place back in May. Awesome place....awesome family.....was an awesome time! :)


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[Tnhl1989]

Sure does look amazing on Kyle's car.

[cakM3]

Sure does look amazing on Kyle's car.

Yeah, I agree Tony! At least I can say I helped to contribute to Kyle's project :thumbsup Speaking of which.....your ZHP looks amazing with my old wheels as well :)

[cakM3]

I finished installing my Umnitza Orion V4 120 LED angel eyes this morning...:)

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/DSC_2083_zps9cdaaa78.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/DSC_2085_zps74e408ab.jpg

I was amazed by the light output from these angel eyes and how smooth the lighting are with these :thumbsup

[UdubBadger]

Looks great.

How was the install? Mine moved a bit off the lights even with double sided tape.


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[cakM3]

Looks great.

How was the install? Mine moved a bit off the lights even with double sided tape.


Goin' HAM mobile

That's interesting to know Seth. So far mine haven't moved yet. Everything is solid so far :thumbsup The install in itself was a lot easier than I had thought. The only thing I still have to do is connect the controller lead to the xenon light positive line so when my headlights are on the angel eyes dim. Other than that I'm good to go :)

[johnrando]

Really looks good. I'd love to upgrade to V4 from V2 but way too much hassle on a coupe setup.

[cakM3]

Really looks good. I'd love to upgrade to V4 from V2 but way too much hassle on a coupe setup.

Yeah, with non-///M coupes it's more challenging to either add or change out angel eyes....

Thanks for the complement John :thumbsup


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[cakM3]

I was going to place these pics in the images section but they were pics of my ///M so I decided to put them here in my ///M project. Feel free to provide feedback on my pics :thumbsup

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/M3/ScreenShot2013-11-09at85304PM_zps2172818c.png

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Love my new BBS wheels :wub

[Avetiso]

Love the lugs.

[danewilson77]

Beautiful Chuck. Remember... We have a BBS appreciation thread that needs bumping every once in a while as well :)

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[cakM3]

Beautiful Chuck. Remember... We have a BBS appreciation thread that needs bumping every once in a while as well :)

Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH

I forgot about that thread Dane! I'll update there as well :thumbsup

@ Dario....thanks!

[PirateZHP]

Charlie, I appreciate you taking care of the ///M. I'll take delivery now.

With fingers touching the screen...

[QC_ZHP]

Wow, they give the car an entire new look. That stance is flawless.

[johnrando]

Your car is perfect! Very nice pics too.

[derbo]

Nice Charlie! What are those foglight cover inserts?

[Hermes]

Nice Charlie! What are those foglight cover inserts?

Hamann

[cakM3]

Charlie, I appreciate you taking care of the ///M. I'll take delivery now.

With fingers touching the screen...

Probably one of the nicest complements I have received Matt, thanks! I got a chuckle out of this one ;)


Wow, they give the car an entire new look. That stance is flawless.

Appreciate it! I love the current setup as well :thumbsup


Your car is perfect! Very nice pics too.

Thanks Rando! :thumbsup At least you can say you have driven my ///M :)


Nice Charlie! What are those foglight cover inserts?


Hamann

Yes......


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[Avetiso]

Chuck, where did you buy your lugs? Or are they studs?

[cakM3]

Chuck, where did you buy your lugs? Or are they studs?

Dario,

I got my lugs from Vivid Racing. Yes, I have wheel studs on both cars.

[danewilson77]

Dario,

I got my lugs from Vivid Racing. Yes, I have wheel studs on both cars.

Muteki's?

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[cakM3]

Muteki's?

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That is affirmative sir! :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

That is affirmative sir! :thumbsup

Yep. Pleased with mine as well. Seems to be a solid product.

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[johnrando]

Def considering studs. They seem to look btr on a more aggressive stance or w aftermarket wheels to me. Thoughts?

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[cakM3]

Def considering studs. They seem to look btr on a more aggressive stance or w aftermarket wheels to me. Thoughts?

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I say do it Rando :thumbsup


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[echo46]

Charlie, those lugs are insane. I really like that look. Great job.

[cakM3]

Charlie, those lugs are insane. I really like that look. Great job.

Thanks! Things have been coming together for both cars but I have more in store for the ///M soon ;)


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[echo46]

What are going to do with yourself when both cars are perfect?? They are pretty close to perfection.

[cakM3]

What are going to do with yourself when both cars are perfect?? They are pretty close to perfection.

I will then add another ///M to my stable....it's that simple ;)

Maybe an E92 ///M in the future......


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[echo46]

Hmmm, that actually makes a lot of sense.

[Avetiso]

I will then add another ///M to my stable....it's that simple ;)

Maybe an E92 ///M in the future......


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I'd love to see you build a total track rat, completely gutted car. :)

[az3579]

I'd love to see you build a total track rat, completely gutted car. :)

This is never going to happen with this particular car.

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[cakM3]

This is never going to happen with this particular car.

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I approve of this statement :thumbsup


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[Avetiso]

This is never going to happen with this particular car.

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I approve of this statement :thumbsup


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Of course not! I meant in addition to his two cars.

[cakM3]

Of course not! I meant in addition to his two cars.

Depends Dario.....if I get into a wrecked E92 ///M, then I might go that route.....we'll see ;)


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[az3579]

So far Charlie's been all talk and no walk with regards to getting on the track, so at this rate, it ain't happening. :shifty
C'mon Charlie, get yer butt in gear! Come to Lime Rock with me in April! :biggrin

[cakM3]

:p


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[derbo]

So far Charlie's been all talk and no walk with regards to getting on the track, so at this rate, it ain't happening. :shifty
C'mon Charlie, get yer butt in gear! Come to Lime Rock with me in April! :biggrin


Lime Rock :drool I want to go. :(

[cakM3]

So far Charlie's been all talk and no walk with regards to getting on the track, so at this rate, it ain't happening. :shifty
C'mon Charlie, get yer butt in gear! Come to Lime Rock with me in April! :biggrin

Perhaps that's because I have two BMWs to maintain Botond. Once I get everything, and I mean everything, sorted out on my ZHP then I will look into tracking it. Until then I am not willing to take the ZHP to the track.....not just yet. I have bushings to replace....one of them Rob was kind enough to point out to me when he installed my LSD. As for wheels, I'm working on that as well :)

With that said, I will be happy to go with you to the track so I can see, and learn, what goes on while at the track :thumbsup

[echo46]

Yea, I'd be interested in seeing what goes on at the track. Hear a lot about Lime Rock. However, my whip will stay safely in the parking a lot and away from door bashers:)

[az3579]

Perhaps that's because I have two BMWs to maintain Botond. Once I get everything, and I mean everything, sorted out on my ZHP then I will look into tracking it. Until then I am not willing to take the ZHP to the track.....not just yet. I have bushings to replace....one of them Rob was kind enough to point out to me when he installed my LSD. As for wheels, I'm working on that as well :)

With that said, I will be happy to go with you to the track so I can see, and learn, what goes on while at the track :thumbsup

I'm only seeing excuses. :)

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[cakM3]

I'm only seeing excuses. :)

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Whatever.....get yourself a second E46 and make it an ///M then talk here about excuses.....:rofl

[danewilson77]

Whatever.....get yourself a second E46 and make it an ///M then talk here about excuses.....:rofl

+1

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[az3579]

Whatever.....get yourself a second E46 and make it an ///M then talk here about excuses.....:rofl

Oh I don't have excuses, I haz valid reason; no storage or parking space for second car. So, about Lime Rock... :biggrin

It's OK. I will be sure to remind you as April gets closer. ;)

Anyway... where are those door panels?? This guy is taking his sweet time shipping the to you... ???

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[Tnhl1989]

Haha he sure is taking a long time to ship it.

Side more I'll be joining you BP at LimeRock! :)

[cakM3]

Panels arrive to my door this Thursday.....via UPS tracking.....be patient.......pics will come.....


It comes down to preparing my ZHP for track next season or obtain very rare OEM CSL parts for my ///M......you figure out what I choose to do....:rofl I can come in April when track season starts though and bring along my DSLR to take pics....I'm okay with doing that for the time being. Priority is getting my ///M set up (CSL parts, and Recaro Sportster CS seats) for the upcoming season before doing anything else....

[WOLFN8TR]

Charlie I have 1st dibs on your ///M when your ready to sell it!

[cakM3]

Charlie I have 1st dibs on your ///M when your ready to sell it!

Gary, thanks but if I do sell my ///M (highly unlikely :)) you will have to discuss first dibs with Ryan as she's already called dibs when she first saw it last year ;)

[johnrando]

Yeah but I called dibs before her (even though I could not afford it). But still, my dibs were first. :)

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[cakM3]

Yeah but I called dibs before her (even though I could not afford it). But still, my dibs were first. :)

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I stand corrected my friend but your awesome wife won't allow you to have both Ness and my ///M.....besides its Ryan we're talking about ;)


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[ryankokesh]

Gary, thanks but if I do sell my ///M (highly unlikely :)) you will have to discuss first dibs with Ryan as she's already called dibs when she first saw it last year ;)

When you say ryan... you mean me, right?? :shift

[derbo]

If you are a she :)

[cakM3]

When you say ryan... you mean me, right?? :shift

No.....Ryans323i.....:)


It's amazing just how people are already calling first dibs on my ///M.....It has to be understood that there's no way I will be selling my ///M any time soon.....I'm basically making my ///M my dream car ;) Lot's of TLC has gone into her and I still have a long ways to go before I'm willing to say I'm done...:) Anyway I appreciate everyone's kind words though :thumbsup

[ryankokesh]

If you are a she :)

For that car, you can call me whatever the hell you want!


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[cakM3]

For that car, you can call me whatever the hell you want!


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:biggrin

[az3579]

It has to be understood that there's no way I will be selling my ///M ever

Considering the sentimental value this car has to you, I feel that statement had to be fixed. :)

[cakM3]

You're absolutely correct BP :thumbsup


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[GSEN820]

Charlie cant wait till you get your door panels i....I was lucky enough to have seen them and they looked great.....Actually first set of these panels I had ever seen in person....

When is the Carbon roof coming????

[johnrando]

Yeah, I know you won't sell it. I know I couldn't buy it if you did. But, it's comforting to me to know I had first dibs. Then it's comforting to me to know Ryan is next. :)

[cakM3]

Charlie cant wait till you get your door panels i....I was lucky enough to have seen them and they looked great.....Actually first set of these panels I had ever seen in person....

When is the Carbon roof coming????

What's this??? You've seen "my" panels or you've seen OEM CSL panels? Seeing them is one thing but picking them up is another thing that I recently learned. Not only do you have the looks of the CSL door panel but man are they incredibly light! At least half the weight of standard OEM BMW panels! I was amazed when I checked out a local sale for OEM CSL door panels. Unfortunately the local ones were trashed. As I said, my panels are scheduled to arrive tomorrow so I will be taking the day off, at least until they arrive...;)

As for the carbon fiber roof? That depends on Challenge, the company producing them. I am in contact but am waiting for the first panel to be produced and the guy receiving them will PM me pics to see if I'm interested in getting one. Of course I will be interested but like all things....it will come down to cost. As much as I want one, I will have to wait till after the holidays - at the earliest - before I can consider getting one. Eventually this will happen though....this is part of the vision I have for my ///M :thumbsup


Yeah, I know you won't sell it. I know I couldn't buy it if you did. But, it's comforting to me to know I had first dibs. Then it's comforting to me to know Ryan is next. :)

Rando, the only person I would even consider having my ///M other than my only brother would be a fellow enthusiast. Looking at it this way.....I've poured so much TLC into my ///M because I love everything that it stands for.

Problem is that when I purchased it, the interior and exterior color was no where close to what I would have wanted.... ideally, I would have preferred to get an Interlagos Blue/Cinnimon or Silbergrau (silver grey)/Imola Red or Black. What I could find in a manual was TiAg/Grey instead so I decided to make this my ///M project car instead. Since the car already had high mileage to begin with, I knew it wouldn't be worth anything by the time I got to where I would consider selling it.....so the next best thing for me was to make this my "perfect" ///M instead. If I choose to repaint the ///M in another color sometime in the future, it will be Silbergrau/silver grey since it will work better with TiAg than Interlagos Blue would.

One thing for sure....my ///M will be one very special high mileage ///M......perhaps I should begin writing a story behind my ///M, incorporate pictures (god knows! I have lots ;)) and submit it to the Roundel for print ;) It would be one enthusiast's journey with their BMW :) Just a thought....

[echo46]

How would you go about putting the carbon fiber hood on your M? That seems like some major surgery.

[cakM3]

How would you go about putting the carbon fiber hood on your M? That seems like some major surgery.

Not putting a carbon fiber hood on my ///M nor would I ever do that... I will be taking off my OE roof and mounting/installing a full carbon fiber roof panel, just like the CSL. That is one of major mods I will be doing for my ///M in the future....gonna happen :thumbsup

[UdubBadger]

Cf hood is nice Chuck, don't discount it. Paint it as if oem if you don't like the look (which I personally don't) but the weight savings is worth it's consideration.


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[cakM3]

Cf hood is nice Chuck, don't discount it. Paint it as if oem if you don't like the look (which I personally don't) but the weight savings is worth it's consideration.


Goin' HAM mobile

Problem is the carbon fiber hood is not part of the vision I have for my ///M. I'm not a big fan of the "GT-R" vents you commonly see on carbon fiber hoods. Then there's the fitment issue....not all carbon fiber hoods have perfect fitment (an important criteria for me). This is one of the major reasons why I'm replacing my Scorza CSL bootlid for an OEM CSL bootlid.....perfect fitment.

When the time comes for me to boost the ///M with an ESS VT-550 kit, the weight of my OE hood won't be a factor in performance.....the car will still be plenty quick for me. :thumbsup

[UdubBadger]

Was just saying it's a good enough weight savings to at least consider. Any pro shop can get a good piece to fit well and they aren't all GTR style vented and when painted look completely oem/stock. Just depends how much you want to pay. The vents don't do it for me but adding under good weight can throw off the balance a bit - switching out he good could bring it back to oem ratio in that case.

Again not about whether you do it or not - it's your car and decision. I just was surprised with the quick response of I'd NEVER do it.


Goin' HAM mobile

[echo46]

Ah, I misunderstood.

[cakM3]

Was just saying it's a good enough weight savings to at least consider. Any pro shop can get a good piece to fit well and they aren't all GTR style vented and when painted look completely oem/stock. Just depends how much you want to pay. The vents don't do it for me but adding under good weight can throw off the balance a bit - switching out he good could bring it back to oem ratio in that case.

Again not about whether you do it or not - it's your car and decision. I just was surprised with the quick response of I'd NEVER do it.

Goin' HAM mobile

Seth, remember when BMW produced a few ///M3 GTRs for sale so they could race their GTRs? The OE hood that was on that GTR is the hood I would love to have on my ///M. Not the carbon fiber "GTR" hoods that you see currently made. Why couldn't they reproduce the exact hood that the factory GTR had come with??? I don't know but that's the hood I really love...it's not too over the top like current GTR rep hoods are and it's very clean in design...just the way I like it...:) Anyway since I don't know how I can get one of those directly from BMW....I'll just stay with the stock aluminum hood that my ///M has....it works for me. :)


Ah, I misunderstood.

not a problem....at least I was able to clarify things :thumbsup

[derbo]

Aren't m3 hoods already aluminum?

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[Vas]

Majority of the time, vents are used to extract heat though.

If the factory m3 hood is aluminium, I would leave it on since the majority of the aftermarket hoods are heavier. Unless of course they are dry-carbon

[derbo]

I'm almost 100% sure the stock M3 hood is factory aluminum. I bet the savings in weight is probably 14lbs at the most..

[UdubBadger]

I'm almost 100% sure the stock M3 hood is factory aluminum. I bet the savings in weight is probably 14lbs at the most..

And how much weight is added when an SC is put on? Just sayin.


Goin' HAM mobile

[cakM3]

Yeah but the VT-550 will generate over 500hp....I'm okay with the slight additional weight of this supercharger kit and factory aluminum hood.....an ///M with VT-550 installed along with improved headers/exhaust will outperform any stock ///M any day of the week....as I said...plenty fast enough for me ;) :thumbsup


The stock ///M hood is factory aluminum.....unless anyone knows how I can source an OEM factory GTR hood I'm not interested in replacing the factory hood on my ///M.....

[derbo]

Good man charlie! Lol

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[danewilson77]

The stock ///M hood is factory aluminum.....unless anyone knows how I can source an OEM factory GTR hood I'm not interested in replacing the factory hood on my ///M.....

Hello?

Stu?

[Hornung418]

Unless you have a screaming P60 under the hood there is no reason for a vented hood. Solid choice to keep the fitment OEM, Charlie.

Sent from my GS3.

[Vas]

Unless you have a screaming P60 under the hood there is no reason for a vented hood. Solid choice to keep the fitment OEM, Charlie.

Sent from my GS3.

Or a turbo.

I remember on my old car even with a turbo blanket, things got soo hot under the hood.

[Lanister]

I used to have a turbo DSM. With boost at around 15psi, there were no excess heat issues and the hood wasn't vented.

[cakM3]

Unless you have a screaming P60 under the hood there is no reason for a vented hood. Solid choice to keep the fitment OEM, Charlie.

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Thanks Justin!


Or a turbo.

I remember on my old car even with a turbo blanket, things got soo hot under the hood.

I used to have a turbo DSM. With boost at around 15psi, there were no excess heat issues and the hood wasn't vented.

Turbo is not an option for my ///M guys.....let's get that straight...If and when I boost my ///M, I will be installing an ESS VT-550 supercharger kit. I know there are other options but this is the option I choose for my ///M. Thanks for the suggestions though....

[Lanister]

I was just contributing toward the vented hood justification discussion.

[cakM3]

I was just contributing toward the vented hood justification discussion.

Understood, not a problem Giya! :) :thumbsup

Just clarifying my thoughts on the subject as well...

[Lanister]

:thumbsup

[cakM3]

My new door cards arrived today...it was worth staying home from work today to take receipt of them :thumbs up

Here are a few pics :)

It was boxed up perfectly! Door panels arrived unharmed :)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/15/9a9ejuja.jpg

Got these from Mike Miggs of Status Gruppe. Great guy to buy from!!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/15/ura7y2as.jpg

As you can see, Mike ensured each door panel was properly wrapped prior to packaging them in the shipping box.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/15/ju6u9y3y.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/15/2ude9y8y.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/15/uhahere7.jpg

There were some scratches on the carbon fiber inners and on the passenger's side map pocket on the door card itself but very minor....guess its to be expected from used door cards. Who knows how many hands these door cards have been through before they landed into my hands ;)

Passenger's side
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/15/yvyruhyg.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/15/u9ejynum.jpg

Driver's side
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/15/y6u7e9um.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/15/te8y3esa.jpg

Going to polish and remove the scratches and look at installing these on Sunday. More pics will be taken afterwards :) Christmas came early for me ;)

Enjoy folks! :biggrin


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[Lanister]

Lubs it!

[PirateZHP]

SWEET! Can't wait to see pics!

[Torxuvin]

Beautiful Charlie

[derbo]

:drool

[echo46]

Nice, can't wait to see more pictures.

[cakM3]

Thanks for all the positive feedback everyone! :) I'll try not to disappoint...:thumbsup

Love the 1x1 carbon weave of these door inserts :drool
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/15/y8amy7aj.jpg

There's a few tiny scratches but I'll get them buffed out :)

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[Pip]

I do like that 1x1 weave a lot. :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Yeah, it matches my CSL center console ;)


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[Avetiso]

: drool yes!

[johnrando]

:like looking forward to pics of the finished, installed product

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[cakM3]

I have a few blemishes to address then the door panels will be mounted....good thing winter is on its way ;) I will have projects to do this winter :-)


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[az3579]

Mess-making has commenced.



Mess-making has completed.

[cakM3]

Mess-making has commenced.



Mess-making has completed.

:rofl

How many times do I have to tell you to clean up after yourself???

[derbo]

CSL roof? :)

[cakM3]

The rest of my door panel parts arrived today. Got one panel put together so I took pics to show how the door panel looks.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/16/qe4ujyza.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/16/ja3epedu.jpg

I got the carbon fiber panels polished :)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/16/ruhyqaru.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/16/yvu9y3yb.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/16/epyguqu8.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/16/y2e9a7e2.jpg

I also got a set of interior trim pieces painted to match the OEM handles
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/16/e4y8e3yd.jpg

Higher quality pics using my Nikon will be taken when there's adequate daylight :thumbsup

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[johnrando]

Purdy! How do you polish the c/f?

[Avetiso]

Purdy! How do you polish the c/f?
I assume just like clearcoat...
Right?

[cakM3]

Purdy! How do you polish the c/f?

Thanks Rando :thumbsup Correct Dario :thumbsup I used Meguiars 105 to get most of the scratches buffed out then went to Meguiars correction compound to polish the carbon fiber then sealed the surface with Rejex. Got a beautiful polish and shine on the carbon fiber. :thumbsup

[johnrando]

Thanks Charlie.

[cakM3]

:)

[WOLFN8TR]

Looking Good Charlie!