Relaxing....

LarThaL · 07-11-2012, 12:57 PM

So I was on call last night and had the day off today. Spent the time working on the M3. For me, spending time tinkering on my cars in the mancave is such nice down time.

Gave myself plenty of room to work:
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Proper set-up and prep is key to any successful project:

Driver side fitment was off by just a hair compared to the passenger side. Needed more reinforcement and a little more Betalink. BTW, if I had used tape instead of the Betalink, I would have been stuck with the fitment the instant I put everything on. The betalink not only gives you a better final product, but allows you the ability to play with the positioning to get it perfect. Do it right or leave to someone else.

Now the waiting. Will keep it this way overnight. You all know what the finished product looks like anyway.

yeah baby !!! >>>>

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THE TECH · 07-11-2012, 12:58 PM

Still love your garage!

LarThaL · 07-11-2012, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

Still love your garage!

Its what you do when you are done modding your car but still have the craving to just mod something. Either that or sell your car and just start over again (done that too !!)

THE TECH · 07-11-2012, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LarThaL

Its what you do when you are done modding your car but still have the craving to just mod something.

Normally that's the point that I sell the car and move onto something else.

LarThaL · 07-11-2012, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE TECH

Normally that's the point that I sell the car and move onto something else.

LOL.. see my edited post !!!!!

THE TECH · 07-11-2012, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LarThaL

LOL.. see my edited post !!!!!

HAHA!

lorinzo · 07-11-2012, 01:09 PM

Nice garage!

Peahi · 07-11-2012, 01:38 PM

Awesome garage man!!!! Definite batcave! Is there a couch, fridge, and plasma TV area behind the camera that we don't see? Bathroom?

Your car is looks great too by the way (looks my my car!!). I don't have splitters, but would like some...so looking forward to the finished result!

ROB_S2K · 07-11-2012, 01:46 PM

Love the garage.

Peahi · 07-11-2012, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE TECH

Normally that's the point that I sell the car and move onto something else.

Good to see you back man...no comment required!

THE TECH · 07-11-2012, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peahi

Good to see you back man...no comment required!

Thank you!

Snig · 07-11-2012, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE TECH

Look's good!

SamS · 07-11-2012, 02:51 PM

Nice garage! I've asked this to other before... but I don't see where ya keep all the normal "garage" stuff?? Mine's got a lawnmower, rakes, blower, paint, buckets, etc. A lot of ya'lls garages look like a spare living room!

Slapshot9 · 07-11-2012, 07:29 PM

God I'm glad I live in a state that doesn't issue front license plates! Nice garage!!

LarThaL · 07-11-2012, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Slapshot9

God I'm glad I live in a state that doesn't issue front license plates! Nice garage!!

I've had them my whole life. Doesn't bother me one bit. I just get a nice plate frame and make it look as good as possible. I actually think it looks more prominent in the pics than in real life. I really hate the off-to-the-side tow hook thing. That looks really bad IMO. In any case, decided that 7 hours of bond time with the betalink was good enough.

Finished pics:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...0#post12309910

mattgold · 07-12-2012, 03:52 PM

That IS an awesome garage... but you need something on those walls!

I just bought a few of these:
http://www.helveticars.com

AyooooJay · 07-12-2012, 04:29 PM

Awesome garage! Share?

LarThaL · 07-12-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jochy2048

Awesome garage! Share?

Might be a bit of a walk home for you.

Moxie · 07-13-2012, 06:26 AM

Put the 3m tape on with the backing extended so it hangs off. Hold the splitter on ensuring it doesn't move & pull the strip.

Nice garage...hopefully when we get back stateside we'll find something comparably.

JZBE92 · 07-13-2012, 10:53 AM

what type of flooring is that? that looks rad! Got any links/info that you can spare for this? Tyvm

LarThaL · 07-13-2012, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JZBE92

what type of flooring is that? that looks rad! Got any links/info that you can spare for this? Tyvm

Two types of flooring. The rear of the garage is a 36'x8' rubber mat from Gladiator Garage works. The 12" tiles are from www.racedeck.com.
Cabinets in the rear of the garage (not seen) are from Gladiator garage works.

07-11-2012, 12:57 PM	#1
LarThaL Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: West Springfield, MA Posts: 1,778 iTrader: (0)	Relaxing.... So I was on call last night and had the day off today. Spent the time working on the M3. For me, spending time tinkering on my cars in the mancave is such nice down time. Gave myself plenty of room to work: [IMG] Proper set-up and prep is key to any successful project: Driver side fitment was off by just a hair compared to the passenger side. Needed more reinforcement and a little more Betalink. BTW, if I had used tape instead of the Betalink, I would have been stuck with the fitment the instant I put everything on. The betalink not only gives you a better final product, but allows you the ability to play with the positioning to get it perfect. Do it right or leave to someone else. Now the waiting. Will keep it this way overnight. You all know what the finished product looks like anyway. yeah baby !!! >>>> [/IMG] __________________ Daily: Porsche Cayenne GTS Toy: BMW ///M3
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07-11-2012, 12:58 PM	#2
THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 11,932 iTrader: (39)	Still love your garage! __________________ Check us out on Facebook at BPMsportLabs

07-11-2012, 01:09 PM	#7
lorinzo Captain Drives: 2011 e90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 630 iTrader: (0)	Nice garage! __________________ \| 2011.75 M3 Sedan \| Le Mans Blue \| M-DCT \| ZC2 \| ZCP \| ZP3 \| Moonroof \| Enhanced Premium Sound \| Dinan free flow exhaust \| Dinan performance engine software \| Dinan underdrive pulley \| Dinan intake \| Dinan pedals \| Bimmian Ultimate LED interior \| Lux H8 V3 \| WeissLicht PY24W LED \| 20% tint \| IND reflectors \| IND front grills \| IND key hole cover \| IND hood vents \| IND M5 mirror covers \| Reus Systems audio upgrade \| Verstraβe shifter paddles \|

07-11-2012, 01:38 PM	#8
Peahi Captain Drives: 2012 M3 CPE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 601 iTrader: (0)	Awesome garage man!!!! Definite batcave! Is there a couch, fridge, and plasma TV area behind the camera that we don't see? Bathroom? Your car is looks great too by the way (looks my my car!!). I don't have splitters, but would like some...so looking forward to the finished result! __________________

07-11-2012, 01:46 PM	#9
ROB_S2K Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2012 LSB E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,530 iTrader: (2)	Love the garage. __________________ 2012 \| Laguna Seca Blue \| Rust Brown \| Individual \| 6MT

07-11-2012, 02:51 PM	#13
SamS Brigadier General Drives: 2013 ActiveHybrid 3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,064 iTrader: (0)	Nice garage! I've asked this to other before... but I don't see where ya keep all the normal "garage" stuff?? Mine's got a lawnmower, rakes, blower, paint, buckets, etc. A lot of ya'lls garages look like a spare living room!

07-11-2012, 07:29 PM	#14
Slapshot9 Second Lieutenant Drives: '08 E90 M3 JB 6MT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SoFla Posts: 274 iTrader: (0)	God I'm glad I live in a state that doesn't issue front license plates! Nice garage!!

07-12-2012, 03:52 PM	#16
mattgold First Lieutenant Drives: Vroom Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Coral Gables, FL Posts: 301 iTrader: (6)	That IS an awesome garage... but you need something on those walls! I just bought a few of these: http://www.helveticars.com

07-12-2012, 04:29 PM	#17
AyooooJay M Power Drives: M3 Coupe Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 749 iTrader: (7)	Awesome garage! Share? __________________ 08' M3 Coupe / Coded / ZCP Wheels / Performance Steering Wheel / CF Mirrors / CF Spoiler / CF GTS 2-Piece Front Lip / MS Air Filter / LED License Plate Lights / Lux Angel Eyes / ACM Exhaust Mod / LCI Tail lights / Matte Black Kidney Grills / IND Reflectors / H&R Springs / MS Spacers

07-13-2012, 06:26 AM	#19
Moxie Lieutenant Colonel Drives: AW E90 M3/SG 335d Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stuttgart Posts: 1,779 iTrader: (10)	Put the 3m tape on with the backing extended so it hangs off. Hold the splitter on ensuring it doesn't move & pull the strip. Nice garage...hopefully when we get back stateside we'll find something comparably. __________________ Evolve - Eisenmann - Challenge - StopTech - Pagid - Eibach - Vorsteiner - BMW Performance - Volk - Advan

07-13-2012, 10:53 AM	#20
JZBE92 I poop at work to save money on toilet paper. Drives: 2012 e92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 391 iTrader: (0)	what type of flooring is that? that looks rad! Got any links/info that you can spare for this? Tyvm

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