tbone's 2013 Le Mans E92 *got no production #, but got mods* build thread - Page 7

tbone28 · 10-04-2012, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TRY...M3

more pics!!!!!!

I only have what Darwin's texting me. Will post more as he sends

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Originally Posted by e92involved

So no BMW emblem?

nope, I've had shaved trunks on all my cars. This Challenge lid has a rounded part above the roundel that extends into the lip, so I asked Darwin to have the lip molded to eliminate that contour as I won't have a roundel.

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Originally Posted by bapesta206

dude, you have to hurry and put the parts on! you are killin me!

haha. Darwin's a busy man!

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Originally Posted by WAHHKAOOM3

looking forward to hear the ride quality of those swift/kwv3 setup. you got the springs and camber plates from hpa?

nope, from Darwin Sonic.

Makingitsomeday · 10-04-2012, 10:16 AM

Those pedals looks amazing

哇靠~M3 · 10-04-2012, 11:58 AM

Keep me updated on the ride quality with the coil setup

bape_sta206 · 10-04-2012, 12:13 PM

so are the wheels done?

tbone28 · 10-04-2012, 12:47 PM

no, but they will be. My car has to sit for a while still. Waiting for OSS to send back the headlights

MSteve5036 · 10-05-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tbone28

missing one

CarbonFoot · 10-05-2012, 05:10 PM

Tbone - What finish are you planning on doing on your Brembo's? I'd like to check out the blue ones on your Merc sometime as I'm contemplating something similar.

tbone28 · 10-05-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MSteve5036

missing one

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Originally Posted by CarbonFoot

Tbone - What finish are you planning on doing on your Brembo's? I'd like to check out the blue ones on your Merc sometime as I'm contemplating something similar.

Arancio Borealis

dagolfpro · 10-05-2012, 07:24 PM

Favorite pedals. I think this is going to be my Christmas gift to myself this year.

tbone28 · 10-05-2012, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dagolfpro

Favorite pedals. I think this is going to be my Christmas gift to myself this year.

don't forget the missing pedal

dagolfpro · 10-05-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tbone28

don't forget the missing pedal

Yes, how can I forget the missing pedal.

tbone28 · 10-08-2012, 03:47 PM

Alright guys, getting ready to rebuild the rims and have run into tire size availability issues in the brands I want to run, so looking for some feedback

When I first started looking at tires a few months back, my top 2 choices were:

Michelin PSS
Toyo T1R

Alternative choices were:
Hankook V12
Nitto Invo

I've run PS2's in the past, and loved them, so figured the PSS would be similar/better. I've run T1R's and really like them for the money. I currently run V12's on my mercedes. I prefer the T1R's over them. I've have never run Invo's, but they're in the running simply because they offer the sizes I need.

Goal is to run a 285/25 on a 10" front and 305/25 on 11" rear. Both these sizes were listed on michelin and toyo's websites a few months back.

The 305/25 has since been removed from Michelin's site. 285/25 available.
The 305/25 toyo is still available. The 285/25 is no longer produced, butis still on Toyo's site for some reason.

Get the picture now?

So basically, I now have to compromise on a set-up, and this is where I'm looking for some feedback.

Options if I stick with a 10"/11" rim:

- Nitto Invo in 285/25 and 305/25 (Don't know if these are good or bad tires, but they would be the correct [and my desired] sizes on these rim widths)
- Michelin PSS in 285/25 and 295/25 (This will make front sidewall a little bulged and rear sidewall a little stretched - funny looking?), and swap the rear to a 305 if Michelin starts making it in that size.

Options if I build front as a 9.5" and rear 11:

- Michelin PSS in 245/30 and 295/25 (so front has slight stretch to match rear). The 245 seems stretched on a 9.5" rim, but Michelins do tend to run a bit on the wide side so guessing it would look like a 255 Toyo, for example. Nevertheless, I still think it would make for a slight stretch on a 9.5" rim. Then, hope that Michelin makes 255/30 and 305/25 sizes in the future and swap out then
- Hankook V12's in 255/30 and 305/25 (which would be optimal sizes for the rim widths)

The other question Darwin brought up to me should I decide to stick with a 10"/285 front set-up: My tire choices are severely limited as compared to running a 9.5" front. So if companies stop making a 285/25 front, I'm basically screwed. It's a very good point and something I hadn't considered previously.

Feedback and comments welcome. What would you do??

alynM3 · 10-08-2012, 06:25 PM

Mr. tbone sir... you should be banned from updating this thread anymore until we get some damn pictures of your beautiful car. Im sick of seeing this thread at the top of the list with no new pics...

On a side note, dont do the bulged tire in front and the stretched in rear... that will just look silly.

Cant help you too much on your tire selection... I fell in love with Vredestein a few years back (and that doesnt seem to be in your grouping). I simply love the way they handle and they are super reasonable price wise. I too wanted a 305 in the rear but ran into the same problem you are having in that they dont make a 305/25. Thankfully they do make a 295/25 thats pretty beefy and beautiful. Anyway, good luck with your dilemma... And stop bumping this damn thread til there are pics to share.

tbone28 · 10-08-2012, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by alynM3

Mr. tbone sir... you should be banned from updating this thread anymore until we get some damn pictures of your beautiful car. Im sick of seeing this thread at the top of the list with no new pics...

On a side note, dont do the bulged tire in front and the stretched in rear... that will just look silly.

Cant help you too much on your tire selection... I fell in love with Vredestein a few years back (and that doesnt seem to be in your grouping). I simply love the way they handle and they are super reasonable price wise. I too wanted a 305 in the rear but ran into the same problem you are having in that they dont make a 305/25. Thankfully they do make a 295/25 thats pretty beefy and beautiful. Anyway, good luck with your dilemma... And stop bumping this damn thread til there are pics to share.

Lol! getting close. Build is close to done. I used to run Vred's. they were the original hankooks. Best bang for the buck. I liked them too until I blew out a tire going 80. Got scared and stayed away. They also started increasing their prices as people discovered them

tbone28 · 10-09-2012, 08:17 PM

iPhone pics

OSS:

Re-exposed the CF lip:

Shaved bumper reflectors:

the infamous... · 10-10-2012, 04:47 AM

^^^ siiick!

THE TECH · 10-10-2012, 08:05 AM

Looks good.

Blindside_137 · 10-10-2012, 08:21 AM

loving it!!

tbone28 · 10-11-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by the infamous...

^^^ siiick!

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

Looks good.

Thx Matt

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Originally Posted by Blindside_137

loving it!!

Build is nearing the end...

dagolfpro · 10-11-2012, 12:24 PM

WOW!!!

tbone28 · 10-16-2012, 05:35 PM

alynM3 · 10-16-2012, 05:40 PM

wow, this is so nasty!! I love it. All you need now is a diffuser

10-04-2012, 11:58 AM	#135
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10-05-2012, 05:10 PM	#139
CarbonFoot First Lieutenant Drives: 2009 E90 M3 DCT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CA - Bay Area Posts: 329 iTrader: (0)	Tbone - What finish are you planning on doing on your Brembo's? I'd like to check out the blue ones on your Merc sometime as I'm contemplating something similar. Last edited by CarbonFoot; 10-05-2012 at 06:13 PM.

10-05-2012, 07:24 PM	#141
dagolfpro Major Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Union City, CA Posts: 1,166 iTrader: (4)	Favorite pedals. I think this is going to be my Christmas gift to myself this year. __________________ 2011 E90 AW \| DCT \| ZCP \| ZCV \| ZCW \| ZP2 \| Prem Sound \| Moonroof \| BMW Apps \| ACM Exhaust Mod \| M Perf Steering Wheel \| Tint \| Lux \| Painted Reflectors \| Hardwired V1 \| KW V3 \| Volshlag CP \| Brembo BBK \| 18" Volks TE37SL Pressed Graphite \| Yokohama AD08 \| Schroth 4 Point Harness \| I swear I'm done, no more mods...

10-08-2012, 03:47 PM	#144
tbone28 vvvvvvvvvvvvvv Drives: ^^^^^ Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,274 iTrader: (10)	Input Alright guys, getting ready to rebuild the rims and have run into tire size availability issues in the brands I want to run, so looking for some feedback When I first started looking at tires a few months back, my top 2 choices were: Michelin PSS Toyo T1R Alternative choices were: Hankook V12 Nitto Invo I've run PS2's in the past, and loved them, so figured the PSS would be similar/better. I've run T1R's and really like them for the money. I currently run V12's on my mercedes. I prefer the T1R's over them. I've have never run Invo's, but they're in the running simply because they offer the sizes I need. Goal is to run a 285/25 on a 10" front and 305/25 on 11" rear. Both these sizes were listed on michelin and toyo's websites a few months back. The 305/25 has since been removed from Michelin's site. 285/25 available. The 305/25 toyo is still available. The 285/25 is no longer produced, butis still on Toyo's site for some reason. Get the picture now? So basically, I now have to compromise on a set-up, and this is where I'm looking for some feedback. Options if I stick with a 10"/11" rim: - Nitto Invo in 285/25 and 305/25 (Don't know if these are good or bad tires, but they would be the correct [and my desired] sizes on these rim widths) - Michelin PSS in 285/25 and 295/25 (This will make front sidewall a little bulged and rear sidewall a little stretched - funny looking?), and swap the rear to a 305 if Michelin starts making it in that size. Options if I build front as a 9.5" and rear 11: - Michelin PSS in 245/30 and 295/25 (so front has slight stretch to match rear). The 245 seems stretched on a 9.5" rim, but Michelins do tend to run a bit on the wide side so guessing it would look like a 255 Toyo, for example. Nevertheless, I still think it would make for a slight stretch on a 9.5" rim. Then, hope that Michelin makes 255/30 and 305/25 sizes in the future and swap out then - Hankook V12's in 255/30 and 305/25 (which would be optimal sizes for the rim widths) The other question Darwin brought up to me should I decide to stick with a 10"/285 front set-up: My tire choices are severely limited as compared to running a 9.5" front. So if companies stop making a 285/25 front, I'm basically screwed. It's a very good point and something I hadn't considered previously. Feedback and comments welcome. What would you do?? Last edited by tbone28; 10-08-2012 at 03:53 PM.

10-08-2012, 06:25 PM	#145
alynM3 Sexual Chocolate Drives: '12 JB E92 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 486 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 [0.00]	Mr. tbone sir... you should be banned from updating this thread anymore until we get some damn pictures of your beautiful car. Im sick of seeing this thread at the top of the list with no new pics... On a side note, dont do the bulged tire in front and the stretched in rear... that will just look silly. Cant help you too much on your tire selection... I fell in love with Vredestein a few years back (and that doesnt seem to be in your grouping). I simply love the way they handle and they are super reasonable price wise. I too wanted a 305 in the rear but ran into the same problem you are having in that they dont make a 305/25. Thankfully they do make a 295/25 thats pretty beefy and beautiful. Anyway, good luck with your dilemma... And stop bumping this damn thread til there are pics to share. __________________ 2012 Jerez Black E92 ZCP - MS Stage II - Custom Molded Challenge GT CF Race Diffuser - Custom Molded Gintani CF Rear Side Skirts - Custom Molded BMW Performance Splitters - Custom Molded BMW Performance Rear Spolier - RKP CRT CF Front Spoiler - Megan Racing Exhaust - Satin Black ZCPs - MS 15/12 MM - AiB 4.0 - CKS Adjustable Suspension - BC Forged TM-14 Last edited by alynM3; 10-08-2012 at 06:34 PM.

10-04-2012, 10:16 AM	#134
Makingitsomeday New Member Drives: I don't own a car YET Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Singapore Posts: 29 iTrader: (0)	Those pedals looks amazing

10-04-2012, 12:13 PM	#136
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10-04-2012, 12:47 PM	#137
tbone28 vvvvvvvvvvvvvv Drives: ^^^^^ Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,274 iTrader: (10)	no, but they will be. My car has to sit for a while still. Waiting for OSS to send back the headlights

10-09-2012, 08:17 PM	#147
tbone28 vvvvvvvvvvvvvv Drives: ^^^^^ Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,274 iTrader: (10)	iPhone pics OSS: Re-exposed the CF lip: Shaved bumper reflectors: Last edited by tbone28; 10-09-2012 at 10:27 PM.

10-10-2012, 04:47 AM	#148
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10-10-2012, 08:05 AM	#149
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10-10-2012, 08:21 AM	#150
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10-11-2012, 12:24 PM	#152
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10-16-2012, 05:35 PM	#153
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10-16-2012, 05:40 PM	#154
alynM3 Sexual Chocolate Drives: '12 JB E92 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 486 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 [0.00]	wow, this is so nasty!! I love it. All you need now is a diffuser __________________ 2012 Jerez Black E92 ZCP - MS Stage II - Custom Molded Challenge GT CF Race Diffuser - Custom Molded Gintani CF Rear Side Skirts - Custom Molded BMW Performance Splitters - Custom Molded BMW Performance Rear Spolier - RKP CRT CF Front Spoiler - Megan Racing Exhaust - Satin Black ZCPs - MS 15/12 MM - AiB 4.0 - CKS Adjustable Suspension - BC Forged TM-14

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