2008 M3 Sedan

[Zewind]

sick

[Reggie@MWDesign]

Yes! Authentic BBS FTW!!! Soo many people on the bimmerpost forums buy BBS reps like Linea Corsa, but props to you for pulling the trigger on these! Cant wait to see them on the car along with everything else you are up to with the car before summer comes!

[CSMRX7]

Thanks for all the nice comments, and thanks to Tunerworks for getting these on short order! I hope to order the rest of my goodies this week...

[CSMRX7]

Roof getting installed, sorry for the cell phone pics:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/csmrx7/6feff497.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/csmrx7/7d193819.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/csmrx7/61a2167b.jpg

Don't have a final weight savings # since the hanging scale only goes to 10kg. Original roof is 2 pieces, 1 piece was 5 kg and the other was over 10kg, so atleast 15kg total weight.

Entire carbon assembly is 5kg so probably at least 10kg savings. I know that doesn't sound like a ton but its all off the top of the car.

[arian_ma]

pfffft

[streethondas]

looks badass! way better then the 3m cf wrap everyone uses

[tomt64]

You got balls to do that!

And wheels look sick. :thumbsup:

[m10-power]

Looks good man, looking forward to some track action. You coming out to the revworks days?

[Redlyne_mr2]

323 for life

[CSMRX7]

Originally posted by m10-power
Looks good man, looking forward to some track action. You coming out to the revworks days?

That's the plan. Hopefully will have some other goodies in time too.

Have access to some used Hoosiers if you are interested as well, but if you are on RE-11s and I am on hoosiers I am hoping your traction advantage coming on to the front straight goes away :D

[CSMRX7]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
323 for life

You know it!

When I first got the car someone asked me if I made my sedan look like an M3, guess I was busted from day one;)

[Fadi]

Sparkling Graphite is the besssssst!!! loving this car!

[m10-power]

Originally posted by CSMRX7


That's the plan. Hopefully will have some other goodies in time too.
Have access to some used Hoosiers if you are interested as well, but if you are on RE-11s and I am on hoosiers I am hoping your traction advantage coming on to the front straight goes away :D

Not sure if I'll make his first one, I'll be running on the new Toyo Proxes1 UHP tires, hope they are close to the RE-11s. Soon after I am going to run some R6 hohos as the car mods develop.

[CSMRX7]

Gonna still try to make it to the first track day but not likely in the M3.

Let me know when you are ready for hoosiers, I am probably in to order a few sets.

[That.Guy.S30]

geez.. those are my favorite wheels. good on you sir.

[CSMRX7]

Well its been a long time with no update.

Had some issues with the roof fitment but all has been worked out it appears.

Thanks to Dan @ Screamin Paintworks for being creative, Rob @ Tunerworks for being the mediator, and Vorsteiner for stepping up to the plate and standing behind there products.

Car should be in paint next week!!!

For now here is the M3 Targa
:D

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/csmrx7/0466f7e1.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/csmrx7/ac586bba.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/csmrx7/59f4bcd7.jpg

[CSMRX7]

Roof is now bonded, and paint should be this weekend. Counting down the days till its back on the road!

Dan @ Screamin Paintworks not only did a great job fitting the roof but recleared it so it is smooth as glass.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/csmrx7/899b7fc2.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/csmrx7/46cc99a0.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/csmrx7/4f49e89d.jpg

[CSMRX7]

Out of the paint booth

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/csmrx7/IMG_4166.jpg

[Skyline_Addict]

finally! now Dan can work on my car!!! ;)

I saw the progress of this the couple of times I've stopped by. Looks great!

[CSMRX7]

It's back!!!!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/csmrx7/IMG_6808.jpg

[Team_Mclaren]

oh btw, just to point out


Originally posted by Team_Mclaren


LM-R should be next



Originally posted by CSMRX7


LM-Rs are out of my league. Maybe someday...




:poosie: :poosie:

[Redlyne_jr]

Balller

[CSMRX7]

Just threw on the LM-Rs.

Crappy garage pics but will have to do.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/csmrx7/IMG_6830.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/csmrx7/IMG_6827.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/csmrx7/IMG_6825.jpg

[dj_honda]

wow :drool:

[Redlyne_jr]

looking sooo sick jason..

[gpomp]

nice jason

[nismodrifter]

:bigpimp: :bigpimp: :bigpimp:

[jsn]

I love your collection of BBS wheels. Looks great!

[A2VR6]

That's friggen sexy! :thumbsup:

[Redlyne_mr2]

Cant wait to see this car in action on Thursday!

[CSMRX7]

Took a couple of pics to give an idea of current stance.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/csmrx7/IMG_80261.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/csmrx7/IMG_8025.jpg

[Idratherbsidewayz]

Holy shit those wheels look amazing.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

:drool:

[BensonTT]

are those rims what you call a step lip?

[CSMRX7]

Originally posted by BensonTT
are those rims what you call a step lip?

Yep, machined steplip

[Team_Mclaren]

man, get off beyond and go back to study dude :poosie:

[CSMRX7]

Haha everyone needs a break right lol

[Errol.]

So does this mean itll be out on the 21st?!?!
If so dibs a ride!

[K3RMiTdot]

wow!! pics of the roof!!
give me ur m5 thx

[Skyline_Addict]

well done Jason, well done.

[CSMRX7]

Originally posted by Errol.
So does this mean itll be out on the 21st?!?!
If so dibs a ride!

I will be there.

[asp integra]

saw a first person view of this car as a pedestrian on macleod and 50th this afternoon around 5pm, omg it sounds good and looks amazing! great car man!

[CSMRX7]

Thanks. Was trying to get an alignment to help
With rubbing tires but they claimed not to be able get as much camber as I know is possible

So frustrating.

[shadowz]

Car looks amazing can't wait to see it at the track. Where did you get your car aligned?I'm getting mine done tomorrow
Originally posted by CSMRX7
Thanks. Was trying to get an alignment to help
With rubbing tires but they claimed not to be able get as much camber as I know is possible

So frustrating.

[Redlyne_mr2]

Go to Franklins Nick.

[shadowz]

Lol that is the only place ill go to. Just wondering where he was going
Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
Go to Franklins Nick.

[CSMRX7]

Went to integra on Mcleod. May go back to Precission, they have done a great job for me in the past. Have never tried Franklin, but may need to give them a try.

[shadowz]

Originally posted by CSMRX7
Went to integra on Mcleod. May go back to Precission, they have done a great job for me in the past. Have never tried Franklin, but may need to give them a try.

Give them a shot they are excellent. Franklin auto Repair 403-569-1639 ask for John, saw some other beyonders there this morning getting their cars aligned as well

[CSMRX7]

Some track pics

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/csmrx7/M3/IMG_8541.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/csmrx7/M3/IMG_0405.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/csmrx7/M3/IMG_8466.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/csmrx7/M3/IMG_0401.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/csmrx7/M3/IMG_0494.jpg

[Redlyne_mr2]

Paint looks nuts

[CSMRX7]

Some pictures from Bobby at Tunerworks while the SC was being upgraded to the 625kit

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/309548_207568395974663_158885240842979_603238_1173426259_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/318942_207568442641325_158885240842979_603240_656487126_n.jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/317765_207568499307986_158885240842979_603242_1230016094_n.jpg

Tunerworks was nice enough to fit me in for the install since I have a torn hamstring and couldn't do it.

[CSMRX7]

New setup netted a new 1/4 time.

I need to learn how to drive. I can not hook for my life

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/csmrx7/IMG_0087.jpg

Obviously I am the car on the left ;)

[K3RMiTdot]

i envy you and your damn car! give me it!

[R-Audi]

Im guessing by the ;) you are the car on the right? Pretty damn good time...

[CSMRX7]

Winter mode

Threw on some KWV3s, street brake pads and new winter shoes.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/csmrx7/2011-11-02162052.jpg

[CSMRX7]

Back from the dead.

After getting a GT-R this summer modding it, and realizing I prefered the M3 back to making a few changes.

http://static.cloudcart.eu/product/1440/full/000008612.jpg

Possibly some others as well, see how the budget goes or if I pick up another project...

[shadowz]

Excited to see the progress on this

[CSMRX7]

Originally posted by shadowz
Excited to see the progress on this

Thanks!

Other things being considered:
Refinishing the wheels
New wheels
Akra Exhaust
Front Lip
Diffuser

Pick up another RX7 or a classic sports car :)

[NathanRed]

sick build! who did the coding for tail light conversion? contemplating doing that on my e90, any info is appreciated.

[CSMRX7]

Originally posted by NathanRed
sick build! who did the coding for tail light conversion? contemplating doing that on my e90, any info is appreciated.

ecuprogram.com did the programing. They did a good job.

[NathanRed]

cool thanks!

[962 kid]

Glad to see this thread is back on track :clap: :clap:


Originally posted by CSMRX7

Pick up another RX7 or a classic sports car :)

I hear those things are junk

[CSMRX7]

Originally posted by 962 kid
Glad to see this thread is back on track :clap: :clap:



I hear those things are junk

An RX7 is like a hot chick that's crazy. When things are going well they are great, but when they do go wrong they REALLY go wrong... but for some reason you always come back to her ;)

[m10-power]

Originally posted by CSMRX7


An RX7 is like a hot chick that's crazy. When things are going well they are great, but when they do go wrong they REALLY go wrong... but for some reason you always come back to her ;)

Maybe it because she's wearing a strap-on...

:poosie:

[CSMRX7]

Originally posted by m10-power


Maybe it because she's wearing a strap-on...

:poosie:

No that is an LS powered RX7. Looks good until you lift the hood and the shit is all wrong!

[Redlyne_jr]

Originally posted by m10-power


Maybe it because she's wearing a strap-on...

:poosie: :rofl: :rofl: AHAH

[m10-power]

Originally posted by CSMRX7


No that is an LS powered RX7. Looks good when you lift the hood and the shit actually runs!

There fixed

[CSMRX7]

Originally posted by m10-power


There fixed

Details :D

[urrforce]

the cf roof is my fave thing about this car

[dirtsniffer]

hahaha some good laughs on this page. sick build.

Might be in here somewhere already, but why did you choose the m3 over the gtr?

[CSMRX7]

Originally posted by dirtsniffer
hahaha some good laughs on this page. sick build.

Might be in here somewhere already, but why did you choose the m3 over the gtr?

No question the GTR has the potential to be a better performer in all catagories. The m3 at this stage was pertty close in performance to a GTR with boltons. The m3 feels light and agile where the GTR is more brutish.

The M3 though is:
More fun to drive
More rewarding to drive
Better Feedback

Also as an all around car the M3 is:
Quieter
More Comfortable
More Convenient
A bit stealthier

With one car the M3 winds hands down. As a second car the GTR would be good but didn't offer much the M3 couldn't especially without a track, and likely without some big aftermarket turbos.

[jaylo]

As far as owning and maintaining an E9x M3, any major pains or maintenance you have to deal with now that you have owned the vehicle for 5 years?

[CSMRX7]

Not really.

I have had some track related issues with the car like toe links etc and power steering pump failure do to high temp, but the car has been super reliable. Just regular service.

But service is more expensive than most other BMWs.

[jaylo]

Thanks I am glad to hear that

[CSMRX7]

Originally posted by jaylo
Thanks I am glad to hear that

I should probably add the caveat that I have only put on 40,000km in those 5 years though :D

[Team_Mclaren]

Hey ballar, is the car too low in winter? Are you gonna get a front lip?

[CSMRX7]

Originally posted by Team_Mclaren
Hey ballar, is the car too low in winter? Are you gonna get a front lip?

I don't find it too low, but we really haven't had too much snow that has stayed on the roads. If the road was severly rutted from snow it would likely be an issue.

I am looking at front lips but I am afraid I would damage it pretty quickly. The entrance to my parking garage at work is steep and narrow.

[CSMRX7]

Back from the dead.

Brakes are on, summers too. All the fluids changed and feels like new.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/csmrx7/IMG_20130425_183201.jpg

with winter wheels

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/csmrx7/IMG_20130425_175122.jpg

summer wheels

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/csmrx7/IMG_9062.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/csmrx7/IMG_9060.jpg

[Errol.]

Yellow looks sick Jason!

[Redlyne_mr2]

Man that looks wicked

[urrforce]

really love this car:thumbsup:

[CSMRX7]

Thanks for the compliments. They really do make a huge difference in the way the brakes feel. A lot more linear and predictable. Can't wait to breakt them in and get some time on a track or a backroad!

Unfortunately with building a house, and possible a new project the M3 may stay as it is for a while:thumbsdow

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Yellow calipers on a grey car, don't see that often and I really like it.

[CSMRX7]

Was expecting snow last night so installed a new set of winter wheels and tires.

BBS CH-Rs with Blizzak LM-32s

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/csmrx7/0dfdb5d0-2466-422a-88b2-c93ed7948792.jpg

[colinxx235]

sick.... CH-R for the winter.... :rofl:


Balller

[K3RMiTdot]

SICK! saw it driving downtown a little while back... im amazed

[Team_Mclaren]

WTF you bought ANOTHER set of CH-Rs? BBS WHOREEEE

[CSMRX7]

Originally posted by Team_Mclaren
WTF you bought ANOTHER set of CH-Rs? BBS WHOREEEE

I had CHs before. Needed CH-Rs too keep the pirate theme going ;)

[a61z]

Originally posted by colinxx235
CH-R for the winter.... :eek:

[CSMRX7]

So finally a bump on this.

Akrapovic Evo exhaust gets installed tomorrow at Tunerworks!

http://www.ind-distribution.com/images/AKRA01.jpg

[danno]

Awsome purschase. I bet that will sound awsome.

[Redlined_8000]

Wow really nice ride man! That exhaust going to sound awesome! :thumbsup:

[Blue]

Originally posted by CSMRX7
So finally a bump on this.

Akrapovic Evo exhaust gets installed tomorrow at Tunerworks!

http://www.ind-distribution.com/images/AKRA01.jpg

damn need to see your car now with the new rims + exhaust

[Redlyne_jr]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[SkiBum5.0]

Great exhaust - which tips did you go with?

[colinxx235]

before and after video of sound please??

[CSMRX7]

Went with the TI tips. The Carbon tips look really good but I thought since it is a full TI exhaust it should have TI tips.

I may have some before sound clips but the exhaust coming off the car isn't stock either :D This will likely be quieter and more refined than what I have now :nut:

[SkiBum5.0]

I like the Ti tips, carbon is fast becoming overdone.

[nytrydr89]

csm what type of exhaust is coming off the car? looking to sell?

[CSMRX7]

Originally posted by nytrydr89
csm what type of exhaust is coming off the car? looking to sell?

Current exhaust is stock rear section with a modified front section and x-pipe. Essentially it is a stock exhaust with both sets of cats removed.

PM me if you are interested.