My '13 AW/FR M3

03BeastCharmer · 01-19-2013, 11:46 PM

So post euro delivery in early September, the car has been back in my hands for about 10 weeks, and I've been enjoying it! I had a bunch of parts that I ordered while waiting for it to come back home, and many went on in the 1st 36 hours, but I got one of the last major items to final work today after having to re-order some parts.

For me, Houston roads are too rough for lowering or dealing with a splitter. This is my daily driver, and the E36 M3 is going to be the main track car, so I wanted to keep it clean, simple and manageable and left the suspension alone.

First thing that went on were the Texas Roundels and the white reflector covers.

Then the M Performance spoiler and Dinan exhaust went up. Neighbors knew I got a new car, but were shocked to see it up on jack stands in the driveway the 2nd day

The wife still likes to point out that her Dinan exhaust is louder than mine. And it's no contest, the S62 sounds mean.... Older and yonger brothers do play well together

Next on the docket were the extended paddles and then the illuminated door sills.

Last up was the backup camera. Thanks to Richard at M-World for helping be trouble shoot my issues with the kit.

I still need to test to see how the lines color changes compares to the color changes from stock sensors.
The brothers.

The new kid

Tint, and a front clear bra are all that are left, but I figured I'd show, especially now that the camera is finally in and working! Hope you enjoy.

M3forMe · 01-20-2013, 12:05 AM

Nice. More info on the camera please?

img · 01-20-2013, 12:07 AM

Very nice,love the E39 in the garage

E92MpwR · 01-20-2013, 12:38 AM

How did you get the camera?

Richard@M-World · 01-20-2013, 03:39 AM

Glad to see that the camera finally works! Enjoy in good health!

slicer · 01-20-2013, 10:37 AM

Nice car! I have to say I couldn't dislike your modified roundels more.

And it's not because I have anything against texas.

ms372 · 01-20-2013, 10:49 AM

cant go wrong with AW/FR, but roundels got to go.

///M Power-Belgium · 01-20-2013, 10:58 AM

Looks fantastic...

But how was the instalation of the illuminated door sils ???( you have chosen for black door sill with white illumination )(match ok with AW)
I had a post about this door sils...and i still doubt about it

BTW...it looks very well done !

03BeastCharmer · 01-20-2013, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3forMe

Nice. More info on the camera please?

The camera is from Alekshop. The used partial kit I bought should be in the F/S section in the next day, if you're looking for a discount.

Quote:

Originally Posted by img

Very nice,love the E39 in the garage

Thanks, it's still a great car. Not trouble free, but great!

Quote:

Originally Posted by slicer

Nice car! I have to say I couldn't dislike your modified roundels more.

And it's not because I have anything against texas.

I understand it's not for everyone. California will be invaded by Texas Roundel cars when BMW CCA Ofest comes to Laguna Seca this year

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Looks fantastic...

But how was the instalation of the illuminated door sils ???
I had a post about this door sils...and i still doubt about it

BTW...it looks very well done !

The door sills are a lot easier to install than the camera. All you need are a few trim panel removal tools to help with getting the sills off, and a wire coat hanger to run the wire from the drivers footwell to the passenger side. Besides that, it's time and patience. I did this 5 years ago on the E39 M5, and they have worked great, and it was easier the 2nd time around on the E92.

Powerbeast · 01-20-2013, 11:23 AM

Nice man congrats, how do you like those extended paddles?

Blindside_137 · 01-20-2013, 03:49 PM

Beautiful car!

03BeastCharmer · 01-20-2013, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Powerbeast

Nice man congrats, how do you like those extended paddles?

I love the paddles. I was thinking about them before I got the car, but once I grove the car in Germany with the stock paddles, I knew I wanted something better. The paddles allow me to grab them from more sections of the steering wheel. The only downside is that the edges of the paddles are "sharp" edges
versus the round edges on the stock paddles. I've still very happy to use them daily.

Rob@StrasseForged · 01-20-2013, 07:41 PM

Congrats, love how it's coming along!

///M Ryder · 01-20-2013, 08:04 PM

Car is looking good G......can't wait to see the door sills in person........Phil

GB///M3 · 01-20-2013, 10:11 PM

Car looks great congrats!
On a side note, Is it just me or does the right side of the exhaust look a little crooked?

positiveions · 01-20-2013, 11:39 PM

Looks good buddy. Congrats.

THE TECH · 01-21-2013, 09:23 AM

Looks good.

the infamous... · 01-21-2013, 11:41 PM

minus those roundels, i like everythin u've done. keep it up!

E86M · 01-22-2013, 03:21 PM

Looks great G....love it...

tmntmn · 01-26-2013, 12:52 AM

coming a long great!

Alen E90 · 01-26-2013, 12:18 PM

congrats on your new M, she looks great and i cant wait to see what other mods you've got planned for her

heartcolorgrey · 01-26-2013, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ms372

cant go wrong with AW/FR, but roundels got to go.

+1

Love the car, hate the roundels, they cheapen the purchase imo.

But to each his own.
Congrats on the pickup!

01-19-2013, 11:46 PM	#1
03BeastCharmer Major Drives: 03 M5, '13, 88 & 97 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 1,324 iTrader: (2)	My '13 AW/FR M3 So post euro delivery in early September, the car has been back in my hands for about 10 weeks, and I've been enjoying it! I had a bunch of parts that I ordered while waiting for it to come back home, and many went on in the 1st 36 hours, but I got one of the last major items to final work today after having to re-order some parts. For me, Houston roads are too rough for lowering or dealing with a splitter. This is my daily driver, and the E36 M3 is going to be the main track car, so I wanted to keep it clean, simple and manageable and left the suspension alone. First thing that went on were the Texas Roundels and the white reflector covers. Then the M Performance spoiler and Dinan exhaust went up. Neighbors knew I got a new car, but were shocked to see it up on jack stands in the driveway the 2nd day The wife still likes to point out that her Dinan exhaust is louder than mine. And it's no contest, the S62 sounds mean.... Older and yonger brothers do play well together Next on the docket were the extended paddles and then the illuminated door sills. Last up was the backup camera. Thanks to Richard at M-World for helping be trouble shoot my issues with the kit. I still need to test to see how the lines color changes compares to the color changes from stock sensors. The brothers. The new kid Tint, and a front clear bra are all that are left, but I figured I'd show, especially now that the camera is finally in and working! Hope you enjoy. Attached Images __________________ Current: '13 E92 M3 Euro Delivery 9/4 Wife's: E39 M5, E36 M3, E30 M3 Gone: E86 M Coupe
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01-20-2013, 12:05 AM	#2
M3forMe M3 Dreamin' Drives: 13 E92 - AW Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Orange Posts: 416 iTrader: (0)	Nice. More info on the camera please? __________________ 2013 AW/BLK - DCT, Comp/Cold/Prem Mods - IND Beauty kit, CF Roundels, CF Splitters, AiB Angel Eyes, EAS Exhaust Tips

01-20-2013, 12:07 AM	#3
img VT3 Drives: E36 M3 Track car,Ess E90 M3 DD Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Couch Posts: 5,980 iTrader: (5)	Very nice,love the E39 in the garage __________________ NO FEAR.NO LIMITS.NO EQUAL Ess VT3 LC built motor,Volk TE37SL,Challenge modefied Xpipe,Akra axle back CF tips. LOW BOOST 60-130 6.7 sec

01-20-2013, 03:39 AM	#5
Richard@M-World BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: NASA TTA #92 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: TX/IL Posts: 652 iTrader: (0)	Glad to see that the camera finally works! Enjoy in good health! __________________ Authorized AiM Dealer & Data Specialist - AiM Solo \| AiM Solo DL \| AiM SmartyCam HD Authorized Pagid Brake Pads Dealer - RS19 \| RS29 \| RS14 for M3/1M OEM Calipers, StopTech, AP Racing, Alcon & Brembo w: www.m-world.us e: info@m-world.us t: 832-408-1234

01-20-2013, 10:37 AM	#6
slicer Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '13 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,699 iTrader: (3)	Nice car! I have to say I couldn't dislike your modified roundels more. And it's not because I have anything against texas. __________________ '13 SSII M3 Coupe - KW Clubsport 3-way, Akrapovic Evolution, ESS Tune, HRE R43, StopTech Trophy, IND Euro Front Bumper, TMS Studs/Lugs, BMW Performance Spoiler/Carbon Trim/Center Console, BMW Edition Grills/Gills, BMWPedals Extended DCT Paddles

01-20-2013, 12:38 AM	#4
E92MpwR New Member Drives: 2012 E92 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	How did you get the camera?

01-20-2013, 10:49 AM	#7
ms372 Captain Drives: AW E92 m3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 734 iTrader: (0)	cant go wrong with AW/FR, but roundels got to go. __________________ ESS V2 Tune \| Challenge sport x-pipe \| Akrapovic Slip-On \| Dinan Intake \| Evosport pulley\| Vorsteiner \| Downforce USA \| Gintani \| UUC \| BMW Performance \| Macht Schnell \| Forgestar F14's SDC 19x9.5F 19x11R \| 255.35 295.30

01-20-2013, 10:58 AM	#8
///M Power-Belgium Captain Drives: ///M3-DCT- E92 Silverstone II Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 918 iTrader: (0)	Looks fantastic... But how was the instalation of the illuminated door sils ???( you have chosen for black door sill with white illumination )(match ok with AW) I had a post about this door sils...and i still doubt about it BTW...it looks very well done ! Last edited by ///M Power-Belgium; 01-20-2013 at 11:05 AM.

01-20-2013, 11:23 AM	#10
Powerbeast Major General Drives: E90 M3 Dakar Yellow Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,525 iTrader: (4)	Nice man congrats, how do you like those extended paddles?

01-20-2013, 03:49 PM	#11
Blindside_137 Brigadier General Drives: '09 E93 Space Gray 328 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,160 iTrader: (1)	Beautiful car! __________________ M3 Edition Grilles\|Painted Reflectors\|Matte Black Vinyl Window Trim\|M3 Lip Spoiler\|35% Tint\|19" Satin Black Avant Garde M359\|Lux H8 V3\|OEM Aero Lip\|Cyba

01-20-2013, 07:41 PM	#13
Rob@StrasseForged BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 2013 MW/FR E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 2,150 iTrader: (1)	Congrats, love how it's coming along! __________________ Robert@StrasseForged.com \| (305)303-1190 \| Facebook \| Flickr

01-20-2013, 08:04 PM	#14
///M Ryder Grown Azz Man Drives: 2011.5 Dinan ///M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 2,015 iTrader: (3)	Car is looking good G......can't wait to see the door sills in person........Phil __________________ 2011.5 E92 Dinan///M3: SSII DCT, Comp Pkg, Prem Pkg 2, Conv Pkg, Heated Seats, Enhanced Premium Sound, Black Kidney Grilles, BMW M Performance Steering Wheel, BMW Carbon Fiber Performance Spoiler, BMW Aluminum Pedals, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan X-Pipe, Dinan Carbon Fiber Intake, Dinan Software Tune, Dinan Pulley Kit, Dinan CH-R Wheels, Dinan Carbon Fiber Strut Tower Braces, Arkym Lip, Carbon Reflectors, Lux H8 V3, Brembo 365mm BBK

01-20-2013, 10:11 PM	#15
GB///M3 Lieutenant Drives: 2008 335i, 2013 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 499 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 M3 [5.00] 2008 335i [5.00]	Car looks great congrats! On a side note, Is it just me or does the right side of the exhaust look a little crooked?

01-20-2013, 11:39 PM	#16
positiveions Major General Drives: 09 MKV JETTA 2.5 & E90 M3 :) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 9,025 iTrader: (1)	Looks good buddy. Congrats. __________________

01-21-2013, 09:23 AM	#17
THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 12,067 iTrader: (39)	Looks good. __________________ Check us out on Facebook at BPMsportlabs

01-21-2013, 11:41 PM	#18
the infamous... Lieutenant General Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PARADISE aka DAWNTOWN Posts: 16,889 iTrader: (0)	minus those roundels, i like everythin u've done. keep it up! __________________ "simple is clean" -The ///ModFather [ iND ] - [ eAs ] - [ ACM ] - [ LTMW ] - [ AA ]

01-22-2013, 03:21 PM	#19
E86M First Lieutenant Drives: E86 Z4MC Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 393 iTrader: (0) Garage List MK4 VW GTI 1.8 Turbo [0.00] MK1 VW Rabbit GTI ( ... [0.00] E90 335i sedan [0.00] E86 Z4 M Coupe [3.50] E36 325is (Track Car) [0.00]	Looks great G....love it... __________________

01-26-2013, 12:52 AM	#20
tmntmn Lieutenant Colonel Drives: e92 M3/M-DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,520 iTrader: (5)	coming a long great! __________________ THANKS TO:~<SONICMS>~ ~<MODECARBON>~ ~<McKenna Performance>~ MODS: MODE CARBON GTS FRONT LIP & REAR DIFFUSER, AA GREEN FILTER, RPI SCOOPS, PERFORMANCE STEERING WHEEL, BLACK ANODIZE Verstraβe Extended DCT Shifter, ZCP WHEELS (POWDER COATED), GLOSS BLACK KIDNEY GRILLS/VENTS/SIDE GRILLS, LCI TAIL LAMPS, LUX V4, MTECH 6K D1S, KW SLEEVES, Megan Exhaust, ACM TP, BMS FIX, BMW LED INTERIOR

01-26-2013, 12:18 PM	#21
Alen E90 Major General Drives: E90 328i TiAg Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SO. CAL-818 (SFV) Posts: 5,429 iTrader: (4)	congrats on your new M, she looks great and i cant wait to see what other mods you've got planned for her __________________

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