My M3 - Page 3

LeMans GTR · March 28th, 2007, 10:24 AM

May I suggest you replace the current wheels with BMW ones or at least replace the hub caps with BMW hub caps.

BlitzR · March 28th, 2007, 12:18 PM

^He is going to replace them with the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) ones as he said earlier.

Deviate · March 28th, 2007, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BlitzR

^He is going to replace them with the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) ones as he said earlier.

Thanks.

I don't see why you would remove the logo from a set of HRE's to begin with. It's not like they're Motegi's or some other cheap-o autoparts store special wheels...

Ianspeed · March 28th, 2007, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Deviate

...the CSL thing is getting pretty played out... I'm actually going back to the OEM 19" wheels... My plans are to ... pretty much leave it alone. Mechanically, that's a completely different story. The supercharger kit ... claims 499hp...

True, I bet everyone wants a CSL trunk at the very least right now. Sounds like a great plan btw. Since I have you ear, why the AA s/c over the Dinan version?

klutch · March 28th, 2007, 09:09 PM

I've heard AA has some "issues" with their kits, build reliablity and customer service. Talk to Dado or Darren over at DTMPower and they'll tell you about it.

I spy chicken strips...j/k
Really nice bike, how much did that set you back? I can see why it was stolen...just too nice to be sitting on the streets, and those Xena disc alarms are easily silenced with a chunk of styrofoam. After that, a couple strong guys and a van, and the bike is gone...at least, that's how it happens here in Vancouver.

Deviate · March 28th, 2007, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ianspeed

True, I bet everyone wants a CSL trunk at the very least right now. Sounds like a great plan btw. Since I have you ear, why the AA s/c over the Dinan version?

Price. The AA s/c is expensive enough as it is ($10.9k for their "stage 2" kit). Plus, since the factory warranty has already expired, Dinan's major selling point for me is null.

I wouldn't mind some of the CSL stuff. The carbon fiber roof would be nice, but to really see much of a difference I'd have to ditch my sunroof. There's no way in hell that will happen, so there's not much point in getting the CF roof.

I don't care for the CSL front bumper. You lose your foglights and it's asymmetrical. Both negatives for me.

I'm kind of in the middle on the CSL trunk (boot lid for those across the pond). Since the M3 is my daily driver and doesn't regularly see high speeds, I don't see it doing much good for me. At the same time, though, it couldn't hurt.

The CSL wheels... eh. I like the OEM 19"s more.

I definitely wouldn't mind some of the CSL exhaust components.

Deviate · March 28th, 2007, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by klutch

I've heard AA has some "issues" with their kits, build reliablity and customer service. Talk to Dado or Darren over at DTMPower and they'll tell you about it.

I spy chicken strips...j/k
Really nice bike, how much did that set you back? I can see why it was stolen...just too nice to be sitting on the streets, and those Xena disc alarms are easily silenced with a chunk of styrofoam. After that, a couple strong guys and a van, and the bike is gone...at least, that's how it happens here in Vancouver.

Yeah, I've already explained the chicken strips. Hey, I'm not going to risk a nice Italian bike by pushing it before I'm ready, just so I can get some wear on the outside.

I paid $9k for it used with about 14k on the clock, then sunk another $2k into parts. Insurance paid out $13.5k for it.

klutch · March 28th, 2007, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Deviate

Yeah, I've already explained the chicken strips. Hey, I'm not going to risk a nice Italian bike by pushing it before I'm ready, just so I can get some wear on the outside.

I know, I'm just beating the horse. I wouldn't risk it either; Aprilia fairings aren't exactly cheap.

Italian bikes (and bikes in general) are quite a bit more expensive north of the border; a good friend sprung about $15K for his Aprilia RSV1000, with similar milage. I'll be getting my next ride somewhere stateside.
Good to hear insurance more than covered it.

Deviate · April 6th, 2007, 12:29 AM

Here's a couple pics with my new OEM wheels. I'll have some more (better ones) tonight.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e163/Deviate_3s/M3/New-Wheels-007b.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e163/Deviate_3s/M3/New-Wheels-008b.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e163/Deviate_3s/M3/New-Wheels-009b.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e163/Deviate_3s/M3/New-Wheels-010b.jpg

Ricksa · April 6th, 2007, 12:38 AM

Cool Bmw! I like the new OEM`s , Mmmmmm M3

efoolution · April 6th, 2007, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Deviate

Here's a couple pics with my new OEM wheels. I'll have some more (better ones) tonight.

*sigh* that old 3 Series sure is awsome, especially yours. Really like the decet styling. Oh i wish they would have just kept making that one and never startet with the recent Model. images/smilies/dry.gif

Shawn · April 6th, 2007, 01:19 AM

What a great fucking design... so classic. The rear brake pads aren't red?

Deviate · April 6th, 2007, 01:58 AM

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What a great fucking design... so classic. The rear brake pads aren't red?

No, the calipers aren't red in the rear. They're still stock.

The fronts are an aftermarket big brake kit from Stoptech. I believe it's their 355mm kit, but I haven't troubled myself with measuring them. I might upgrade the rears some day, but honestly it doesn't need them. If I do, it'll only be so they match the fronts.

Shawn · April 6th, 2007, 02:48 AM

Yeah, I was wondering about the aesthetics. I think it'd look even better if all 4 had the reds.

WellsieTRD · April 6th, 2007, 03:06 AM

I am so envious of u right now, that looks sweet. I love M3's

watto · April 6th, 2007, 03:16 AM

That is such a clean example of an amazing car.

Well done on not fucking it up. Be proud of your machine.

Adunaphel · April 6th, 2007, 07:46 AM

Damn, those OEM wheels look so much better. Great choice!

Scott · April 6th, 2007, 08:00 AM

I like the OEM wheels, but I love damn near everything HRE makes, so those wheels are the shizzle too!

kalas · April 6th, 2007, 09:53 AM

hmm, atleast in those pics i think it looks a little too much lowered in the back, looks like u have a 1000 pounds or something in the boot, but thats just my opinion. Really great looking car otherwise!

Deviate · April 6th, 2007, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kalas

hmm, atleast in those pics i think it looks a little too much lowered in the back, looks like u have a 1000 pounds or something in the boot, but thats just my opinion. Really great looking car otherwise!

If you're talking about the look of the front wheels vs. the back, I know what you mean. It's actually just the difference in fender size that makes it look like that. The front fender is significantly larger than the rear.

The side skirts, though, run pretty much parallel to the ground.

It handles extremely well with the current setup, so I'm very hesitant to start messing with the ride height.

March 28th, 2007, 10:24 AM	#41
LeMans GTR Previously Known As CSL Joined: Dec 20th, 2006 Last Online: 04:13 PM Location: Australia Posts: 1,921 Car: Aston Martin DB9 (In GT4!) Rep Power: 18	May I suggest you replace the current wheels with BMW ones or at least replace the hub caps with BMW hub caps. __________________

March 28th, 2007, 12:18 PM	#42
BlitzR Joined: May 1st, 2006 Last Online: 01:17 PM Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,525 Rep Power: 19	^He is going to replace them with the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) ones as he said earlier. __________________

March 28th, 2007, 09:09 PM	#45
klutch Courteous urinator Joined: Jan 6th, 2006 Last Online: 06:15 PM Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,754 Car: Whatever's in the press fleet. Rep Power: 29	I've heard AA has some "issues" with their kits, build reliablity and customer service. Talk to Dado or Darren over at DTMPower and they'll tell you about it. I spy chicken strips...j/k Really nice bike, how much did that set you back? I can see why it was stolen...just too nice to be sitting on the streets, and those Xena disc alarms are easily silenced with a chunk of styrofoam. After that, a couple strong guys and a van, and the bike is gone...at least, that's how it happens here in Vancouver. __________________

April 6th, 2007, 12:29 AM	#49
Deviate Joined: Mar 24th, 2007 Last Online: December 21st, 2008 Location: Ft Worth, TX Age: 27 Posts: 389 Car: e34 525it Rep Power: 14	Here's a couple pics with my new OEM wheels. I'll have some more (better ones) tonight. __________________

April 6th, 2007, 12:38 AM	#50
Ricksa Joined: Jan 15th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: SA / Portugal Age: 20 Posts: 38 LFS Status: Rep Power: 0	Cool Bmw! I like the new OEM`s , Mmmmmm M3 Last edited by Ricksa; August 2nd, 2007 at 12:52 AM..

April 6th, 2007, 01:19 AM	#52
Shawn Lexus? Oh shi- Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: 01:48 PM Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,784 Car: IS250 RWD Rep Power: 93	What a great fucking design... so classic. The rear brake pads aren't red?

April 6th, 2007, 02:48 AM	#54
Shawn Lexus? Oh shi- Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: 01:48 PM Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,784 Car: IS250 RWD Rep Power: 93	Yeah, I was wondering about the aesthetics. I think it'd look even better if all 4 had the reds.

April 6th, 2007, 03:06 AM	#55
WellsieTRD Joined: Mar 4th, 2007 Last Online: 12:56 PM Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 731 Car: 05 Corolla Sportivo, 89 Hilux Surf 2 Door Rep Power: 11	I am so envious of u right now, that looks sweet. I love M3's

April 6th, 2007, 03:16 AM	#56
watto Unloved and lacking a title Joined: Jun 13th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 5,412 Car: 1997 VW Golf MkIII CL, Giant OCR 3 Rep Power: 58	That is such a clean example of an amazing car. Well done on not fucking it up. Be proud of your machine.

April 6th, 2007, 07:46 AM	#57
Adunaphel Global Moderator Joined: Jan 18th, 2006 Last Online: 06:45 PM Location: [ˈne:dərlɑnt] Age: 29 Posts: 3,598 Car: 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E (W201) Rep Power: 67	Damn, those OEM wheels look so much better. Great choice! __________________ 01001001 00100000 01000001 01001101 00100000 01010100 01001000 01000101 00100000 01010011 01010100 01001001 01000111

April 6th, 2007, 08:00 AM	#58
Scott Previously known as ssnapier Joined: May 23rd, 2005 Last Online: 07:02 PM Location: Fort Detrick, Maryland Posts: 1,373 Car: RS2'd 95 Audi S-6 '06 Jetta TDI Rep Power: 24	I like the OEM wheels, but I love damn near everything HRE makes, so those wheels are the shizzle too! __________________

April 6th, 2007, 09:53 AM	#59
kalas Joined: Feb 26th, 2006 Last Online: December 13th, 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 16 Car: ford Rep Power: 0	hmm, atleast in those pics i think it looks a little too much lowered in the back, looks like u have a 1000 pounds or something in the boot, but thats just my opinion. Really great looking car otherwise!

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