OEM BMW Performance - Finally done!

[kakashi169]

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Full shoot coming soon but heres a sneak peak.

Mods:

Wheels/Suspension/Engine
6 Speed Manual Swap
Rev Match Motorsport Stage 2 Tune
OEM BMW Performance Carbon Fiber Strut Brace
OEM BMW Performance Intake
OEM BMW Performance Style 18'' Staggered 269 (SOLD)
SSR Type C RS 18x9.5 et35 Square (Off atm)
Authentic OG Volk TE37 Bronze 18x8.5 et35 Front - 18x9.5 et22 Rear
OEM BMW Performance Rotors
OEM M3 Rear Rotors
OEM BMW Performance Callipers FRONT/REAR
OEM BMW 3.38 Diff
Firestone Tires 235/40/18
Stop Tech Stainless Steel Brake Lines
EBC Greens
ST X Coilover Suspension System
OEM BMW Front Mounting Re-enforcement Plates
Meyle Control Arms
Ebay Headers

Exterior
OEM M-Technic II Kit
OEM BMW Performance Carbon Fiber Splitters (Off at the moment)
OEM BMW Performance Exhaust
OEM BMW Performance Carbon Fiber Plate Frame
OEM ZHP Black Gloss Door Frames
Carbon Fiber Diffuser
Arqray Carbon Fiber Lip REP
Carbon Fiber CSL Trunk
Umitza Orion Opaque v2 Angel Eyes
Carbon Fiber Emblems
Black Roof Vinyl
Depo smoked corners
Depo smoked side markers
Eagle Eye smoked LED Tails (also own a set of Clear EE Tails)
Blacked out grills
Lip Spolier (Off at the moment)
BMW Shadow Line
Authentic Voltex Wing Type 4

Interior
OEM BMW Performance Auto Shift Knob (SOLD)
OEM BMW Performance Shift Boot
OEM BMW Performance Short Shifter
OEM BMW Performance Hand Brake
OEM BMW Performance Pedals
OEM M3 Steering Wheel
OEM M Door Sills
OEM M Dead Pedal
OEM Black ZHP Complete Headliner set
OEM ZHP 6-Speed Shift Knob
OEM ZHP Silver Cube Trim
OEM Homelink Module with Rolling Codes
OEM BMW Alarm Kit (Wolf Style Siren)
OEM Euro First Aid Kit
OEM Euro Tray with AUX Retrofit input
OEM BMW Auxiliary Power Adapter

I am still missing the cams, and seats from bmw performance line.

Any comments would be appreciated.

Thanks guys!

[danewilson77]

Looks great. Good werk. You should score a set of the performance splitters.

[Hornung418]

I can help you find the splitters if you are interested in a set.

From a GS3, this was sent.

[kakashi169]

I can help you find the splitters if you are interested in a set.

From a GS3, this was sent.

The OEM ones?? That would be great!

[az3579]

Looks very nice! I do have to make a correction though: you're ALMOST done!

You're missing the brakes. :)


That is an incredibly clean car right there. You've done an awesome job.

Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX HD

[kakashi169]

Looks very nice! I do have to make a correction though: you're ALMOST done!

You're missing the brakes. :)


That is an incredibly clean car right there. You've done an awesome job.

Sent from my DROID RAZR MAXX HD

Oh SHoot! I forgot to put the Rotors in! I do have the rotors! Thanks for reminding me! I always forget them for some reason. LOL

[johnrando]

Looks great! As far as splitters, I never installed the splitters that I bought from Justin's group buy that he's likely referring to. Hadn't listed them for sale yet, but ping me if you're interested. They aren't OEM, the are made from a mold taken from OEM though. A bunch of us got a set from a guy in Europe who does this. I actually ended up paying an arm and a leg for actual OEM Perf Splitters, which are hard to find in good shape.

[kakashi169]

Looks great! As far as splitters, I never installed the splitters that I bought from Justin's group buy that he's likely referring to. Hadn't listed them for sale yet, but ping me if you're interested. They aren't OEM, the are made from a mold taken from OEM though. A bunch of us got a set from a guy in Europe who does this. I actually ended up paying an arm and a leg for actual OEM Perf Splitters, which are hard to find in good shape.

Wow congrats on the splitters! I almost had my hands on a set but seller backed out, which is cool. The Canadian winter here would destroy them! Show me pics of you splitters!

[danewilson77]

Looks great! As far as splitters, I never installed the splitters that I bought from Justin's group buy that he's likely referring to. Hadn't listed them for sale yet, but ping me if you're interested. They aren't OEM, the are made from a mold taken from OEM though. A bunch of us got a set from a guy in Europe who does this. I actually ended up paying an arm and a leg for actual OEM Perf Splitters, which are hard to find in good shape.

Here's your Clementine. :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Funny....I just responded to this exact thread over at E46Fanatics forum....very nice car you have there! Also good to see you here as well :thumbsup

[BRGcoopahS]

Looks great. I'm in love with the bmw perf brakes.

[kakashi169]

Funny....I just responded to this exact thread over at E46Fanatics forum....very nice car you have there! Also good to see you here as well :thumbsup

Thanks, I was surprised to see you respond over at e46f Charlie but its all good.


Looks great. I'm in love with the bmw perf brakes.

Preach it, the OEM BMW Perf Rotors are the best brakes I have ever used. I want the calipers that goes with it now.

[cakM3]

Daniel,

When you have more updated pics, be sure to post them here....you will be so much more constructive comments w/o the bashing. It's a different forum here where respect for others are the norm :thumbsup

You will find that I have been nuts regarding modding of my cars but I have a time line to meet before my daughter goes off to college so it's been crazy here at my end but what a ride it's been! ;) Anyway there's lots of great people over here who will provide good indepth and solid responses to your questions so don't be shy :bigggrin

[derbo]

Looks good!

You are pratically the catalog car!

[az3579]

Oh SHoot! I forgot to put the Rotors in! I do have the rotors! Thanks for reminding me! I always forget them for some reason. LOL

I was referring to both the rotors and the calipers!

6-piston baby.

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[johnrando]

Thanks. I haven't installed the OEM ones yet either. I can show you them sitting in a box. :)

[JupiterBMW]

Very nicely done... As for the splitters that were remade from the OEM setup (the ones rando speaks of, and the ones I have) they are not a perfect fit, but they're pretty good, and I love the way they look... I will have a couple pics up soon...

[cakM3]

Thanks. I haven't installed the OEM ones yet either. I can show you them sitting in a box. :)

John.....if you're never using the BMW Performance Rotors then we need to talk ;) Dibs....;) ;) ;)

and yes Daniel....as Botond said.....6-piston baby :thumbsup

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHP/BMWPerformanceBBK02.jpg

[kakashi169]

Daniel,

When you have more updated pics, be sure to post them here....you will be so much more constructive comments w/o the bashing. It's a different forum here where respect for others are the norm :thumbsup

You will find that I have been nuts regarding modding of my cars but I have a time line to meet before my daughter goes off to college so it's been crazy here at my end but what a ride it's been! ;) Anyway there's lots of great people over here who will provide good indepth and solid responses to your questions so don't be shy :bigggrin

For sure I will post more updated pics here. I try not to be too judgemental about the differences between the two forums but I do notice a more classy approach people take here which I like. Thanks for the warm welcome once again.


Looks good!

You are pratically the catalog car!

Hah that is a first. Thanks!


Thanks. I haven't installed the OEM ones yet either. I can show you them sitting in a box. :)

Don't install them and sell them to me. ;) I promise Ill keep them within the family HAha.


Very nicely done... As for the splitters that were remade from the OEM setup (the ones rando speaks of, and the ones I have) they are not a perfect fit, but they're pretty good, and I love the way they look... I will have a couple pics up soon...

Everyone keeps talking about splitter reps! Where are they? Blah, I have the OEM carbon finer mold ones from khoalty but they are garbage.

[kakashi169]

John.....if you're never using the BMW Performance Rotors then we need to talk ;) Dibs....;) ;) ;)

and yes Daniel....as Botond said.....6-piston baby :thumbsup

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/ZHP/BMWPerformanceBBK02.jpg

Oh my, part them out to me! Haha

[danewilson77]

Very nicely done... As for the splitters that were remade from the OEM setup (the ones rando speaks of, and the ones I have) they are not a perfect fit, but they're pretty good, and I love the way they look... I will have a couple pics up soon...

Wish they were in your sig :(

[Hornung418]

Yeah I wish I could see them installed too.

[derbo]

Oh my, part them out to me! Haha

i may be getting rid of my 135i calipers.. :eeps:

[kakashi169]

i may be getting rid of my 135i calipers.. :eeps:

keep them within the family when you make up your mind ;)

[cakM3]

Derek.....looks like you have a potential buyer for your BMW Performance calipers ;)

[kakashi169]

If Mr Derek gives me a good fam price.

[Avetiso]

M3 rear end > Performance diff.

[johnrando]

You guys crack me up. I'm def. installing the OEM Performance Rotors and the OEM Perf Splitters. I will sell the OEM replica splitters.

[wsmeyer]

Very nicely done... As for the splitters that were remade from the OEM setup (the ones rando speaks of, and the ones I have) they are not a perfect fit, but they're pretty good, and I love the way they look... I will have a couple pics up soon...

Rando has both the OEM splitters and the replicas. When I was over there the other day we were comparing the fitment and they are both the same, as in neither fit perfectly.

[kakashi169]

someone just sell me oem perf splitters -_-

[wiseZHP]

Nice car! Looks like we maintain our cars at the same place too.

[kakashi169]

Nice car! Looks like we maintain our cars at the same place too.

Thanks! RMP is the only shop I really trust. We should meet up sometime, would love to connect with another Mafia member.

[wiseZHP]

For sure, I'm due for a oil-change in 3000km.

[kakashi169]

A friend of my mine that gets his work published at StanceNation was nice enough to take photos of my car.

Here are the results:
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Thanks for looking.

[328ioc]

Wow, I love those wheels.

What style are they?

And congrats on the project as a whole.

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[Avetiso]

Your headlight bezels would be hot in black.

Car looks great man. Love the BMW Perf wheels.

[kakashi169]

Wow, I love those wheels.

What style are they?

And congrats on the project as a whole.

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Thanks! I appreciate the feedback!

The wheels are OEM style 269. Specs are 18 inch staggered. I am planning on letting them go soon. =(

[kakashi169]

Your headlight bezels would be hot in black.

Car looks great man. Love the BMW Perf wheels.

Thanks! I am planning on plastic dipping the bezels soon.

[johnrando]

Looks good. Sweet wheels!

[danewilson77]

Looks good k.

[Vas]

Car looks Tits. Good Job

[328ioc]

I am planning on letting them go soon. =(

Oh jesus thats tempting.

Those would sway me from csls in a heart beat.........if you are holding off a month or two I may be interested.

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[derbo]

Your headlight bezels would be hot in black.

Car looks great man. Love the BMW Perf wheels.

Lol mentioning to all of the guys for black bezels lol.

[kakashi169]

Oh jesus thats tempting.

Those would sway me from csls in a heart beat.........if you are holding off a month or two I may be interested.

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Ya I can hold them, I will update you when I let them go.


Looks good. Sweet wheels!

Thanks! No one really compliments on my wheels here in toronto =(


Looks good k.

Thanks Dane!


Car looks Tits. Good Job

Thanks!


Lol mentioning to all of the guys for black bezels lol.

Whats with the black bezels talk haha

[derbo]

car is looking fantastic btw

[kakashi169]

car is looking fantastic btw

thanks, still missing bmw perf 6 piston brakes tho...lol

[NorCal-Dimitri]

B-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l

How much did the carbon fiber strut brace cost you?

[kakashi169]

B-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l

How much did the carbon fiber strut brace cost you?

thanks!
$275 plus shipping. Bought it when there was a sale going on.

[Pip]

thanks!
$275 plus shipping. Bought it when there was a sale going on.

Incredible. Cheapest nowadays seems to be $500 and I just can't pull the trigger.

[kakashi169]

Incredible. Cheapest nowadays seems to be $500 and I just can't pull the trigger.

There was a sale way back then durin 2011 when the brace and intake was 200-300, thats when i hopped on!

[derbo]

There was a sale way back then durin 2011 when the brace and intake was 200-300, thats when i hopped on!

That was a crazy fire sale that BMW did

[kakashi169]

That was a crazy fire sale that BMW did

I wish they had more sales like that more often!

[kakashi169]

Just a small update on the continual performance parts hunt!

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[johnrando]

Looks great!

[PirateZHP]

This looks amazing. A++

[cakM3]

Looks good Daniel! :thumbsup I was looking into the BMW Performance wheels when I first got my ZHP but decided to stay with my Style 135's.....for some reason, I find these wheels to be the perfect wheels for my ZHP....

I like how you managed to get all BMW Performance parts for your 330i though...well done!

[kakashi169]

Looks great!

Thanks!!!


This looks amazing. A++

A++++++++! hahah


Looks good Daniel! :thumbsup I was looking into the BMW Performance wheels when I first got my ZHP but decided to stay with my Style 135's.....for some reason, I find these wheels to be the perfect wheels for my ZHP....

I like how you managed to get all BMW Performance parts for your 330i though...well done!

Thanks Charlie. The style 269s are really classy imo. I was on the hunt for 135 for a while but couldn't find a set I like. Ideally, I want a really mint alcanatara wheel next when I save enough and of course the rest of the pieces from bmw performance line. hahah.

[Hornung418]

Love the 269s. The machined face and the wider spokes make it look current and a hell of a lot easier to clean. Can't wait to pick up some CSL reps.

And who did you source the splitters from? They look great.

Sent from my GS3.

[derbo]

Looks great Daniel!!

Sent from a Moto X

[Lanister]

Congrats Daniel! Looks awesome!

[derbo]

Daniel,

were these the rims you needed spacers for?

[kakashi169]

Daniel,

were these the rims you needed spacers for?

Yeah, I needed 12mm spacers for it to clear. A bit odd since I think the e90s will fit the brakes no problem.

[derbo]

Yeah, I needed 12mm spacers for it to clear. A bit odd since I think the e90s will fit the brakes no problem.

Are they the same rim size and offset for e90?

Sent from a Moto X

[kakashi169]

Are they the same rim size and offset for e90?

Sent from a Moto X

I think so. My theory is, the ECS bracket is the one that pushes it out a bit. I could be wrong.

[derbo]

I think so. My theory is, the ECS bracket is the one that pushes it out a bit. I could be wrong.

E90 brakes do sit in deeper though.

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[328ioc]

Love it.

And I still love those wheels.

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[kakashi169]

Love it.

And I still love those wheels.

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Thanks! Haha, I will sell them to you when I am ready to part with them. =D

[328ioc]

Thanks! Haha, I will sell them to you when I am ready to part with them. =D

Depending how long it takes you I may very well take you up on that offer.

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[kakashi169]

Hey guys

Been a while, just a small update on my car.
Recent changes include the complete oem mtech 2 kit.

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[sillieidiot]

looks pretty good. still needs black headlight bezels to complete the look though

[ELCID86]

^ agree

[Avetiso]

Looks great, Daniel. I love your car.

[derbo]

Looks great Daniel. Can barely tell its a non ZHP anymore. :)

[kakashi169]

Thanks dario and derek.

I don't know about the black head light trim. I kinda like it in silver, i like the classy look.

Hopefully in the near future I can land a deal on a csl trunk...

[derbo]

Waiting for those rear 135i BMWP calipers too :)

[ELCID86]

Thanks dario and derek.

I don't know about the black head light trim. I kinda like it in silver, i like the classy look.

Hopefully in the near future I can land a deal on a csl trunk...
We meant these: http://www.khoalty.com/bmw-e46-depo-sedan-corner-lights.html
But your car, your call. It is nice.
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[derbo]

We meant these: http://www.khoalty.com/bmw-e46-depo-sedan-corner-lights.html
But your car, your call. It is nice.
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I thought he meant the actual headlight bezel inside the headlight.

[kakashi169]

We meant these: http://www.khoalty.com/bmw-e46-depo-sedan-corner-lights.html
But your car, your call. It is nice.
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Yeah, I have been meaning to find a pair of those actually.


I thought he meant the actual headlight bezel inside the headlight.

I thought so too. lol

[sillieidiot]

Thanks dario and derek.

I don't know about the black head light trim. I kinda like it in silver, i like the classy look.

Hopefully in the near future I can land a deal on a csl trunk...

yeah if you liked classy, you wouldn't have put on smoked corners. it clashes with the silver that's why it doesn't look complete. should be silver/clear or black/smoked.

[sillieidiot]

We meant these: http://www.khoalty.com/bmw-e46-depo-sedan-corner-lights.html
But your car, your call. It is nice.
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nah i meant the headlight trim and the little trim piece in between the 2 bowls lol

edit:
wth, none of these other posts showed up until after i posted lol

[derbo]

nah i meant the headlight trim and the little trim piece in between the 2 bowls lol

edit:
wth, none of these other posts showed up until after i posted lol


I'm not even sure you can order those pieces individually from the dealer, though it maybe easier to find them in the junkyard now.

[danewilson77]

He has preface lifted e46. And yes, black headlight bezels would be neato.

The friendliest forum on the planet!

[ELCID86]

I stand corrected ;-) I think these would look better. Colin needs them too.

[az3579]

looks pretty good. still needs black headlight bezels to complete the look though

I disagree. I think it looks sick as heck as it sits right now, and wouldn't change a thing about it.


We meant these: http://www.khoalty.com/bmw-e46-depo-sedan-corner-lights.html
But your car, your call. It is nice.
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Those don't fit on a pre-facelift. They don't have one with a black inside bezel for the pre-facelift.

[Hornung418]

I have fenders if Daniel ever wants to facelift the car for the super-awesome Black Performance Grilles ;)

Sent from my GS3.

[danewilson77]

I have fenders if Daniel ever wants to facelift the car for the super-awesome Black Performance Grilles ;)

Sent from my GS3.

This

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[ELCID86]

Those don't fit on a pre-facelift. They don't have one with a black inside bezel for the pre-facelift.
Gotcha. So that is what Dane was trying to tell me :duh

[kakashi169]

I have fenders if Daniel ever wants to facelift the car for the super-awesome Black Performance Grilles ;)

Sent from my GS3.

hmm that means I have to get a facelift hood too...lol

[derbo]

hmm that means I have to get a facelift hood too...lol

or an MMM hood with custom fitting ;)

Honestly I like your car the way it is.

[sillieidiot]

hmm that means I have to get a facelift hood too...lol

then you can get some real bmw performance kidney grills

[kakashi169]

I treat this almost like my "projects" page.

Just wanted to update it a little bit and I already posted some of these on the Facebook ZHP group.

Here are some extra ones

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Thanks for looking. =)

[WOLFN8TR]

So Clean! Very Nice.

[kakashi169]

So Clean! Very Nice.

Thanks wolf!

[cakM3]

Pictures look awesome Daniel!! You have done an awesome job on your bimmer!! So clean!!!


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[kakashi169]

Pictures look awesome Daniel!! You have done an awesome job on your bimmer!! So clean!!!


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Hey thanks Charlie, I realized that theres still a lot of work to be done. Looking at your ZHP is such an inspiration in its own. =D

[iya_e46]

Nice car

[cakM3]

Hey thanks Charlie, I realized that theres still a lot of work to be done. Looking at your ZHP is such an inspiration in its own. =D

Appreciate the kind words Daniel! :thumbsup


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[johnrando]

Wow, your car looks amazing!

[kakashi169]

Just a little update, I got my bmw some mods over the past months.

They include:
OEM ZHP black gloss door frames
OEM M Door Sills
OEM Full Black Headliner set
CSL CF trunk ( I think I am going to run with the cf for a bit, then paint it.)

Here are some pictures

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=D

[cakM3]

Damn Daniel!!! I need to get a set of OEM M Door Sills for my ZHP now. Looks absolutely fantastic!!! :thumbsup

Have you mounted your CSL bootlid yet? Who makes your bootlid? Is is a Seibon or VIS Racing bootlid?

[derbo]

Damn Daniel!!! I need to get a set of OEM M Door Sills for my ZHP now. Looks absolutely fantastic!!! :thumbsup

Have you mounted your CSL bootlid yet? Who makes your bootlid? Is is a Seibon or VIS Racing bootlid?

Those M door sills are awesome Charlie. They are dime a dozen on the UK Ebay pages.. ;)

[kakashi169]

Damn Daniel!!! I need to get a set of OEM M Door Sills for my ZHP now. Looks absolutely fantastic!!! :thumbsup

Have you mounted your CSL bootlid yet? Who makes your bootlid? Is is a Seibon or VIS Racing bootlid?

I havent yet Charlie but when I do, I will keep zhpmafia posted! I am not sure where its from, I was told by the shop that its by this company called "carbonation (sp)?" Anyways, I got some good reviews from that shop that sells the trunk. So I took the plunge.


Those M door sills are awesome Charlie. They are dime a dozen on the UK Ebay pages.. ;)

The door sills are very rare and I was lucky that I got it for a steal from a guy that was parting out a zhp and just wanted to get rid of it.

[cakM3]

Can't wait so see your upcoming mods Daniel! Going to look great!! :thumbsup

[johnrando]

Good stuff!

[kakashi169]

Just a little update

Here are some pictures of the mounted csl trunk. I know, it needs paint and I will paint it later but for now, I want to enjoy full carbon because thats what I paid for. =)

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I guess during the install, what took so long was the wearing down of my trunk sockets. Old age comes with some seizing. So some wires had to be cut and revived. My uncle was not that happy about it. All good though. Shops wanted to charge me $200 to do the install which was stupid.

I will do a proper shoot later, along with pictures of the new/old black interior headliner set.

[cakM3]

Looks great Daniel! :thumbsup

[NoVAphotog]

Just a little update

Here are some pictures of the mounted csl trunk. I know, it needs paint and I will paint it later but for now, I want to enjoy full carbon because thats what I paid for. =)

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I guess during the install, what took so long was the wearing down of my trunk sockets. Old age comes with some seizing. So some wires had to be cut and revived. My uncle was not that happy about it. All good though. Shops wanted to charge me $200 to do the install which was stupid.

I will do a proper shoot later, along with pictures of the new/old black interior headliner set.

Beautiful. Can't wait for more pics!! :thumbsup

[Pip]

Think this would look great 21371

[BADCLOWN]

I LOVE that

[danewilson77]

I LOVE that
+1

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[kakashi169]

Think this would look great 21371

definitely, any moar pics?

[Pip]

definitely, any moar pics?

Let me take some and I'll post a little later.

[Pip]

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[cakM3]

Think this would look great 21371

It does look great Sean! ;) Sometimes I miss that bootlid of yours but I love having an OEM CSL bootlid :)


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[BADCLOWN]

I like the exposed edge, would like to see it continue all the way across but it's a nice touch still

[WOLFN8TR]

I like the exposed edge, would like to see it continue all the way across but it's a nice touch still

X2. Like this.

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Looks sweet either way thou. Great work Daniel! [emoji106][emoji106]

[BADCLOWN]

PERFECT

[kakashi169]

I love this CSL boot lid talk!

I am researching different paint styles of the exposed CF. Still debating what really stands out to me.

What are your thoughts about the exposed CF portion where the license plate goes on top?

[Pip]

I love this CSL boot lid talk!

I am researching different paint styles of the exposed CF. Still debating what really stands out to me.

What are your thoughts about the exposed CF portion where the license plate goes on top?

Tacky. Your car is so sexy/oemish it would bring it down in my opinion

[az3579]

Tacky. Your car is so sexy/oemish it would bring it down in my opinion

This. The way your car was without the CSL bootlid was the reason your car is one of my favorites. It is just so... darned... clean.
The CSL bootlid looks good, but I'd paint is all silver (with the exposed CF exactly the way Sean has his in the above pics) to make it look as OE as possible while still adding that slight touch to it, since that goes with the theme of your car (the way BMW SHOULD have built it).

[slater]

daniel, i'd paint the whole thing. the stripe - with even just a little bit of CF - looks too 'over the top' for your car, in my opinion...

what's going on with your roof?

peter

[Jconlin16]

X2. Like this.

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Looks sweet either way thou. Great work Daniel! [emoji106][emoji106]

+1 I love this look.

[kakashi169]

Tacky. Your car is so sexy/oemish it would bring it down in my opinion


This. The way your car was without the CSL bootlid was the reason your car is one of my favorites. It is just so... darned... clean.
The CSL bootlid looks good, but I'd paint is all silver (with the exposed CF exactly the way Sean has his in the above pics) to make it look as OE as possible while still adding that slight touch to it, since that goes with the theme of your car (the way BMW SHOULD have built it).

THIS IS WHY I LOVE YOU GUYS AND THIS SITE. =D

Thanks for the honest feedbacks. Yes, I will be painting it soon.

This is what I have been looking at:

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[kakashi169]

Tacky. Your car is so sexy/oemish it would bring it down in my opinion


This. The way your car was without the CSL bootlid was the reason your car is one of my favorites. It is just so... darned... clean.
The CSL bootlid looks good, but I'd paint is all silver (with the exposed CF exactly the way Sean has his in the above pics) to make it look as OE as possible while still adding that slight touch to it, since that goes with the theme of your car (the way BMW SHOULD have built it).


daniel, i'd paint the whole thing. the stripe - with even just a little bit of CF - looks too 'over the top' for your car, in my opinion...

what's going on with your roof?

peter

Its just the reflection, thats why theres this weird white spot. It's vinyled black.

[johnrando]

Love those ideas, looking forward to finished product, that is sweet!

[cakM3]

What are your thoughts about the exposed CF portion where the license plate goes on top?

Daniel, I would keep the CSL bootlid as clean as possible. Too much exposed carbon fiber with TiAg would look tacky. With TiAg, leaving the top center portion exposed would be the best way (just like how it looks on Sean's M3) in my opinion.

If I didn't get my OEM CSL bootlid, Sean wouldn't have his bootlid because it would still be on my ///M. When I had that bootlid mounted on my M3 I got a lot of complements from people and I'm sure Sean gets a lot of complements on his bootlid :thumbsup It is done in such a way that unless you're really looking you won't notice the exposed carbon fiber (looking at the car from the side). You can see it here when I used to have this bootlid....Whenever I see Sean's ///M I still admire the look :thumbsup

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/photo-6.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/DSC_0014-1.jpg

Your car is one of the cleanest TiAg's on this forum... I would keep it looking that way :thumbsup

[kakashi169]

Daniel, I would keep the CSL bootlid as clean as possible. Too much exposed carbon fiber with TiAg would look tacky. With TiAg, leaving the top center portion exposed would be the best way (just like how it looks on Sean's M3) in my opinion.

If I didn't get my OEM CSL bootlid, Sean wouldn't have his bootlid because it would still be on my ///M. When I had that bootlid mounted on my M3 I got a lot of complements from people and I'm sure Sean gets a lot of complements on his bootlid :thumbsup It is done in such a way that unless you're really looking you won't notice the exposed carbon fiber (looking at the car from the side). You can see it here when I used to have this bootlid....Whenever I see Sean's ///M I still admire the look :thumbsup

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/photo-6.jpg

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/pp37/macdctr/DSC_0014-1.jpg

Your car is one of the cleanest TiAg's on this forum... I would keep it looking that way :thumbsup

I didn't know that this use to be yours! I love the look and the centre exposed carbon is very unique. I wonder if my painter knows how to do it.

[UdubBadger]

Rofl Charlie can't go more than a few weeks without posting photos of his cars in other peoples threads.

You're one in a million Chuck, don't ever change. :)


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[UdubBadger]

Car looks sick btw Kakashi


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[TigerTater]

Rofl Charlie can't go more than a few weeks without posting photos of his cars in other peoples threads.

You're one in a million Chuck, don't ever change. :)


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Lol.

[cakM3]

Rofl Charlie can't go more than a few weeks without posting photos of his cars in other peoples threads.

You're one in a million Chuck, don't ever change. :)


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I admit it Seth....when it comes to my cars, I'm a whore ;)


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[UdubBadger]

I admit it Seth....when it comes to my cars, I'm a whore ;)


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And we love you for it buddy :)


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[kakashi169]

Hi Guys

Here's an update on my car and recent changes

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[johnrando]

Looking good

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[anandoc]

Daniel, awesome car and awesome pics. Curious where you took pics 1,2,3 in downtown...such an awesome view of CN Tower. We should try to meet up next time I am in Toronto.

[kakashi169]

Daniel, awesome car and awesome pics. Curious where you took pics 1,2,3 in downtown...such an awesome view of CN Tower. We should try to meet up next time I am in Toronto.

Thanks! We took them on the UofT campus. Let me know when you in town!

[BMWCurves]

Gorgeous pictures, the car looks great!

[kakashi169]

Gorgeous pictures, the car looks great!

thanks!

[ELCID86]

Nice company you keep.


Thumbs, iPhone, TaT.

[kakashi169]

Nice company you keep.


Thumbs, iPhone, TaT.

Thanks! They can be such a bad influence, this is only a half the crew we have here in Toronto.

[Vas]

I am starting to like those Style 269 wheels more and more.

[kakashi169]

I am starting to like those Style 269 wheels more and more.

Thanks! They are definitely classy imo. I am considering selling my rare 18'' staggered set and in hopes to pick up APEXs. Thoughts?

[Vas]

Thanks! They are definitely classy imo. I am considering selling my rare 18'' staggered set and in hopes to pick up APEXs. Thoughts?

I like the Arc-8 wheels.

[NoVAphotog]

I like the Arc-8 wheels more*

FTFY

Daniel, I think these set your car apart. While Apex's are cool, you see them everywhere so to speak. Your car is the only one (of people's cars in our circles online) I've seen featuring the 269's.

[az3579]

FTFY

Daniel, I think these set your car apart. While Apex's are cool, you see them everywhere so to speak. Your car is the only one (of people's cars in our circles online) I've seen featuring the 269's.
This. Go against the grain, IMO.
Unless, of course, the Apex is what you really want. You've got to be happy, after all. :)

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[johnrando]

Yup, there are a lot of them cuz they look good. Driving around your town everyday it's not like you're going to run across a ton though. Rock what you want to.

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[kakashi169]

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Hows this? Authentic Volks TEs in MAG Blue.

>= )

[BMWCurves]

Or those haha. I like them, a little too flashy for my taste but rock it if you like it!

I like Apexes. Yes, they're "common" here and on other BMW forums, but I have yet to see a set in my town and I've been looking. That said, I agree with Daniel and BP, the 269s look awesome on your car and are definitely unique. I'm swapping to Apex 17s because I want to reduce unsprung weight and I like the looks, but I wouldn't switch from our 135s if it was just an aesthetic thing since I really like our 135s.

[cakM3]

I think the Volks look awesome but prefer more the hypersilver or hyperblack look...


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[NoVAphotog]

I think the Volks look awesome but prefer more the hypersilver or hyperblack look...


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+1

Love the look of them, but agree with Charlie on flashiness.

[kakashi169]

I think the Volks look awesome but prefer more the hypersilver or hyperblack look...


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Yeah, just wanted to try it out. I really want to keep the 269 cus its part of my oe bmwp collection but we will see. I gotta do the tranny swap first, the car is going in at the end of the month. Supposingly.

[NoVAphotog]

I'm swapping to Apex 17s because I want to reduce unsprung weight and I like the looks, but I wouldn't switch from our 135s if it was just an aesthetic thing since I really like our 135s.

Same reason I am as well along with cheaper tires...I wish our 135's were lighter as I think all of us agree on lol

[cakM3]

Yeah, just wanted to try it out. I really want to keep the 269 cus its part of my oe bmwp collection but we will see. I gotta do the tranny swap first, the car is going in at the end of the month. Supposingly.

Yeah, you should keep your 269's. They are nice wheels and complement everything you have done with your clean ride Daniel! :thumbsup I think if you can source another set of wheels the Volks or even the BBS CHs would look sweet on your ride!

[slater]

...or even the BBS CHs would look sweet on your ride!

tell me about it!! :) if i could find some straight, used 18x8.5" CHs i would put them on in a heartbeat. :)

[cakM3]

tell me about it!! :) if i could find some straight, used 18x8.5" CHs i would put them on in a heartbeat. :)

19" CHs look sweet as well Peter :thumbsup

[kakashi169]

The BBS CHs are nice but they are heavy. D:

[cakM3]

The BBS CHs are nice but they are heavy. D:

That is true Daniel but perfect for "meet wheels" ;)

[Vas]

Volk te37 wow

[slater]

19" CHs look sweet as well Peter :thumbsup

too big for me. :)



The BBS CHs are nice but they are heavy. D:

the 18x8.5" model is about 24lbs. that's still 4lbs lighter than the 135Ms. ;)

[kakashi169]

That is true Daniel but perfect for "meet wheels" ;)


too big for me. :)


the 18x8.5" model is about 24lbs. that's still 4lbs lighter than the 135Ms. ;)

I am looking for something more aggressive now. The oem 269 can be my track wheels if anything, even though they are heavy. =\

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[az3579]

Love the Volks. Personally I'd repaint them though to a different color.

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[kakashi169]

I was telling derbo and charlie that I sold the style 269.

I got these instead.

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Also, can someone move this topic to the "projects" section please?

[slater]

ahh, so YOU picked those up, daniel! were they FS on maxbimmer?

looks great! :cheers

[BMWCurves]

Whaaa? what about all things BMW Performance?

Then again, those look fantastic. How much do they weigh?

[kakashi169]

ahh, so YOU picked those up, daniel! were they FS on maxbimmer?

looks great! :cheers

Thanks! Yeah, I did. It was either this set or the volk re30 ones.


Whaaa? what about all things BMW Performance?

Then again, those look fantastic. How much do they weigh?

Thanks! I decided to change up the look a bit...haha

I think they weigh 18 lbs each.

[cakM3]

I like the new look of the SSRs Daniel. Too bad you couldn't keep your Style 269's so you could swap between both sets....


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[johnrando]

I was telling derbo and charlie that I sold the style 269.



Also, can someone move this topic to the "projects" section please?

Beauties. Done.

[danewilson77]

I was telling derbo and charlie that I sold the style 269.

I got these instead.

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Also, can someone move this topic to the "projects" section please?
Perfection.

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[nextelbuddy]

man this car is super clean I love it! those wheels the 269's look so good on the car too.

[melonz]

Damn, looking good.

I had a pre-facelift before my ZHP and my plan was to do something similar with M-Tech/Performance parts. You definitely did it right. :drool

Also didn't realize the performance seats could fit in our generation, that'd be legit.

[kakashi169]

thanks for moving the post!

Cheers to all the comments! Moarr pics comingggg

[kakashi169]

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A little shoot I had over the weekend. Yes, it rubs and I am going to get another size.

[Vas]

That looks sharp.

What is the wheel width and offset?

[anandoc]

Nice pictures, Daniel! We need to meet-up soon so that I can check out your new wheels in person.

[kakashi169]

That looks sharp.

What is the wheel width and offset?
thanks!
18 x 9.5 et35


Nice pictures, Daniel! We need to meet-up soon so that I can check out your new wheels in person.

Thanks! Yeah for sure! I will let you know once my car is ready. I still want to do some stuff to it.

[kakashi169]

Shout out to Charlie for hooking me up with these amazing Rear BBKs. I finally have a complete set.

I cant wait to share with you all the installed pics. I gotta look for rear rotors first though.

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[rguti153]

Sweet! Post pics bro

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[johnrando]

Nice!

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[cakM3]

Shout out to Charlie for hooking me up with these amazing Rear BBKs. I finally have a complete set.

I cant wait to share with you all the installed pics. I gotta look for rear rotors first though.

36228

Daniel,

The rear 135i Performance calipers will look perfect behind your wheels. :thumbsup You have done a lot of work to your car and it shows! Can't wait to see pics after everything is done! :chuck


For the rear rotors be sure to reach out to Jacob (badclown) and see what rotors he used to get his mounted.

[704sw]

For the rear rotors be sure to reach out to Jacob (badclown) and see what rotors he used to get his mounted.

He needs stock fitment E46 M3 rear rotors. Brand/style/etc. doesn’t matter.

[RUS_ZHP]

Shout out to Charlie for hooking me up with these amazing Rear BBKs. I finally have a complete set.

I cant wait to share with you all the installed pics. I gotta look for rear rotors first though.

36228That looks nice! Are those brake lines longer than stock and required for installed? Or I am mistaken with front lines needed to be longer?
I have set of rear calipers but debating about installing them.
Daniel,

The rear 135i Performance calipers will look perfect behind your wheels. :thumbsup You have done a lot of work to your car and it shows! Can't wait to see pics after everything is done! :chuck


For the rear rotors be sure to reach out to Jacob (badclown) and see what rotors he used to get his mounted.Charlie is the man! Bummer that you had no chance to install them on Imola sedan. They would be rad!
He needs stock fitment E46 M3 rear rotors. Brand/style/etc. doesn’t matter.How come you are not advocating against those calipers, like Botond -:)))))

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[cakM3]

Shout out to Charlie for hooking me up with these amazing Rear BBKs. I finally have a complete set.

I cant wait to share with you all the installed pics. I gotta look for rear rotors first though.

Status on this retrofit??? :foottap

[kakashi169]

Status on this retrofit??? :foottap

still working on it! looking for cross drilled rotors haha

[cakM3]

still working on it! looking for cross drilled rotors haha

Send Badclown (Jacob) a PM. Ask him what he used for his Performance rear caliper retrofit. He has this on his ZHP as well[emoji57]


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[BADCLOWN]

I used I think Zimmerman cross drilled and slotted rears. I honestly hate my BMWP front rotors but they came with the ECS BBK when I bought it new.

[johnrando]

I used I think Zimmerman cross drilled and slotted rears. I honestly hate my BMWP front rotors but they came with the ECS BBK when I bought it new.Why do you hate them?

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[BADCLOWN]

Why do you hate them?

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Every time I wash my car (using meguiars soap) there is always a yellowish/brownish film left on the rotors after the wash that eventually comes off with some braking. The film build up is much more noticeable on the fronts than the rears. It’s a total pain in the ass to deal with I have to go drive the car after drying it and do some braking and then come home and wipe my wheels down because of the residue being blown off the rotors and settling on the wheels.

[Galapolis]

Every time I wash my car (using meguiars soap) there is always a yellowish/brownish film left on the rotors after the wash that eventually comes off with some braking. The film build up is much more noticeable on the fronts than the rears. It’s a total pain in the ass to deal with I have to go drive the car after drying it and do some braking and then come home and wipe my wheels down because of the residue being blown off the rotors and settling on the wheels.

This exact same thing happens on my OEM Hella Pagid rotors as well. I also use Meguiars soap.

[johnrando]

Hmmmm.

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[BADCLOWN]

Hmmmm.

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The shittiest thing that happened (and how I found out about this issue to begin with) was the first or second time I washed the car after the big brake install. I didn’t go drive the car after and simply cleaned it and parked it. Didn’t drive the car for 3-4 days, came out, started it, went to move forward and it wouldn’t budge. Had to give it some gas before the pads broke free of the rotors. The pads (ebc red box) stuck to the rotor from the water/soap residue and ended up leaving ridges on the rotor that my Indy had to use a wizz wheel to grind off to make them go away. Prior to him doing that I had moderate shakes when braking.

[704sw]

The shittiest thing that happened (and how I found out about this issue to begin with) was the first or second time I washed the car after the big brake install. I didn’t go drive the car after and simply cleaned it and parked it. Didn’t drive the car for 3-4 days, came out, started it, went to move forward and it wouldn’t budge. Had to give it some gas before the pads broke free of the rotors. The pads (ebc red box) stuck to the rotor from the water/soap residue and ended up leaving ridges on the rotor that my Indy had to use a wizz wheel to grind off to make them go away. Prior to him doing that I had moderate shakes when braking.

This has happened on my ZHP several times over the years (various aftermarket pads, on 2 different brand of rotors), but I use Zymol soap not Meguiar’s. Strangely it has never happened on my X3 or my old man’s E60 using the same soap (OEM pads).

[cakM3]

Daniel,

You need to update your project thread showing your complete BMW Performance BBKs installed.

[JPMo]

The shittiest thing that happened (and how I found out about this issue to begin with) was the first or second time I washed the car after the big brake install. I didn’t go drive the car after and simply cleaned it and parked it. Didn’t drive the car for 3-4 days, came out, started it, went to move forward and it wouldn’t budge. Had to give it some gas before the pads broke free of the rotors. The pads (ebc red box) stuck to the rotor from the water/soap residue and ended up leaving ridges on the rotor that my Indy had to use a wizz wheel to grind off to make them go away. Prior to him doing that I had moderate shakes when braking.


This has happened on my ZHP several times over the years (various aftermarket pads, on 2 different brand of rotors), but I use Zymol soap not Meguiar’s. Strangely it has never happened on my X3 or my old man’s E60 using the same soap (OEM pads).

Very interesting. And this is actually some sort of residue and not rust? I have zimmerman rotors with pagid and the other OEM brand pad around my car and they rust like crazy after a wash or even sitting in the rain but I never had them seize on me. I typically use adams soap.

[kakashi169]

I am going to post my full complete BBK set up once I find out how to upload photos lol...

[kakashi169]

https://previews.dropbox.com/p/thumb/AA_UrZf7hhmQ2viE74ae9f11_PzNqGk-8f38g-uHWj9sE97zELjERG6ycLF_57zK4JgOX_IGaWxEv4BopEiZSKu0 qwvv35vhB2NJYOf3i49FGayApvan8sQKibMrB_cUS7jXBuvYjI IFA6a_Lj76i5RU85cCowk_RsDji71IhubxMPyII1OekKZcnvLM 2UKRsdfT0CcH1SKjd36C7w-SYo8XW0fzYf5JmdkNo9sejQExsCZrSxWLIp3e0T9PjpiaZlWlV MtEQ_cQlDpF3FfHMB_MajusyyRjgy5jk1TfXl0zgYZPYZaOJOm nyyMxYojRttgXx7MT8dHIkkQO0NPVgv8J_eTnJBGHQbQ7nIoCL P_RxpmQSiAHLKZywLm7tJvPLR1_irnR6WhqdfEdNBwpS13F3OD WZ6RMj7rkLJ8ruyDvfw/p.jpeg?size=2048x1536&size_mode=3

An update of the complete OEM BMW Performance BBK System.

[san]

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[ZHPizza]

Nvm I can't fix it

[sillieidiot]

I think we're being trolled lol

[kakashi169]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201017/cfb087777fbf180e54b7d781c354379b.jpg

Here ya go boys. Sorry didn’t upload the photo properly.


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[sillieidiot]

I stand by my statement. We're being trolled. All I see are painted calipers :rofl

[t.er]

Lookin' good Daniel! Btw, what's that small black spot on your left front fender, right above the tire? It always catches my eye when I look at pics of your car

[kakashi169]

Lookin' good Daniel! Btw, what's that small black spot on your left front fender, right above the tire? It always catches my eye when I look at pics of your car

that black dot u see is a chipped front fender...not sure how it got chipped but its been a while now...lol

[kakashi169]

I made a mod video for my e46.

take a look!
https://youtu.be/nK16XjQvXm8

[Galapolis]

I made a mod video for my e46.

take a look!
https://youtu.be/nK16XjQvXm8

That exhaust sound is crazy good!

Reminds me of this: https://youtu.be/uSjTbdbkCLA

[BMWCurves]

Bro, you don't have enough sneakers.

Jokes, nice vid!

[kakashi169]

That exhaust sound is crazy good!

Reminds me of this: https://youtu.be/uSjTbdbkCLA

yeah! love the sound for sure. Still needs a tune!

[kakashi169]

Bro, you don't have enough sneakers.

Jokes, nice vid!

haha i need more!!!!

[t.er]

haha i need more!!!!Loooool I'm glad my only hobby is cars. I'm already poor enough as it is haha

[kakashi169]

Loooool I'm glad my only hobby is cars. I'm already poor enough as it is haha

u can say that again....e46s are so expensiveeee

[fredo]

Excellent video ! Can't wait to see the interior of your car.

[kakashi169]

Excellent video ! Can't wait to see the interior of your car.

thanks fredo!! appreciate it!!!

[kakashi169]

Check out my unboxing for the oem m performance splitters!

https://youtu.be/2UF2hu1YSJQ

[cakM3]

Check out my unboxing for the oem m performance splitters!

https://youtu.be/2UF2hu1YSJQ

they look amazing Daniel! :thumbsup

[kakashi169]

thanks charlie!!

[cakM3]

thanks charlie!!

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[kakashi169]

Just wanted to share some of my interior mods!

https://youtu.be/kss2eunNsNw

[cakM3]

Another good video, thanks for sharing Daniel! I enjoyed watching it :)

[t.er]

+1 you're really pumping these vids out Daniel, keep it up!!!

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[kakashi169]

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Decided to switch things up. Not everyone's cup of tea.

[kakashi169]

Finally got a chance to drive an e46 m3!

Here is my review! Check it out please!

https://youtu.be/W6GxS8JunfM