2013 SSII M3 - Phase 1

slicer · 02-27-2013, 07:23 PM

I recently sold my 2008 M3 Alpine White Sedan after 4 glorious years of ownership. I loved the car but had an opportunity to sell it to a family member quickly and easily. After considering all of my options, I chose to replace it with another M3. I did so for all of the reasons I bought an M3 in the first place - great all-around performance car, fantastic V8 noise, reliable, fun, etc. I incorporated everything I learned on my first M3 to assemble the options and modifications listed below. Enjoy!

2013 E92 M3

Silverstone II (I love the blue undertones in this color)
Black Extended Leather
DCT (had 6MT last time - I'm liking DCT so far!)
Premium Package
Enhanced Premium Sound
Heated Seats (skipped cold weather package to avoid headlight washers)
Rear spoiler delete (plan to add BMW Performance spoiler)
No EDC (I knew coil-overs would be installed immediately)
No Competition Package (didn't want EDC, didn't want 19" wheels)
18" wheels (originally planned to sell but now I'm considering keeping them for track use)

** I ordered the car through Steve Thomas BMW - I highly recommend them! It was one of the easiest car transactions that I have ever had.

Modification List:

OEM bumper with shaved reflectors by IND
Slotted Tow Hook Cover by IND
Macht Schnell Motorsport Tow Strap
Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust
ESS Tune
KW Clubsport 3-Way Suspension
Stoptech Trophy - 380mm / 355mm
HRE R43 - 18 x 9.5 et 27 (added 5mm spacer - effective et 22mm), 18 x 11 et 30 (added 12mm spacer - effective et 18mm) - No Rubbing
Michelin Supersport Tires - 275/35/18 - 285/35/18
Turner Motorsports Spacers - 5mm / 12mm
Turner Motorsports Wheel Studs - 90mm
Turner Motorsports Race Lug Nuts - 19mm, Yellow Zinc Plated
BMW Edition Grills and Gills

Shop - MRF Engineering (Lake Forest, CA)
All of the install work was done by Malek at MRF Engineering. His attention to detail is fantastic. Malek knows his stuff, is great to deal with, his price is fair, and he stands behind his work. I highly recommend him!

Old '08 E90:

'13 E92 As Is Today:

ms372 · 02-27-2013, 07:30 PM

looks good! congrats on the new car!

BMW Fanatic · 02-27-2013, 07:30 PM

Love it! Are you getting an aftermarket trunk, OEM Performance Spoiler or anything? Looks naked on the back.

dtm4me · 02-27-2013, 07:41 PM

Very nice work, esp the HREs. Did that in short order!

Conzyo · 02-27-2013, 07:43 PM

Drool,

Looks amazing.
I loved your E90 AW.

slicer · 02-27-2013, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dtm4me

Very nice work, esp the HREs. Did that in short order!

Thanks! It was quick.. Mods added at 900 miles.

tnxjnvbx · 02-27-2013, 08:12 PM

Love it! Are you getting an aftermarket trunk

JBiddy · 02-27-2013, 08:31 PM

Looks great!

Chriskm3 · 02-27-2013, 08:44 PM

Brakes r sik

Vbcarguy · 02-27-2013, 08:49 PM

Great project and great color.

I went from a 08 Alpine white manual to a 2009 SII Dct and have never looked back.

Love the wheels.

slicer · 02-27-2013, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tnxjnvbx

Love it! Are you getting an aftermarket trunk

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW Fanatic

Love it! Are you getting an aftermarket trunk, OEM Performance Spoiler or anything? Looks naked on the back.

I ordered the car with the rear spoiler delete because I plan to add the BMW Performance spoiler. I just wanted to save a few mods for the future.

I'm not a fan of aftermarket trunks. I have yet to see one that fits decently. I'm a stickler for the details; I couldn't handle the wide gaps I have seen on carbon trunks.

Jesal@IND · 02-27-2013, 08:53 PM

Tastefully done!

slicer · 02-27-2013, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jesal@IND

Tastefully done!

Thanks for your help with the bumper!

Powerbeast · 02-27-2013, 09:00 PM

Love the color and your overall set up.

MerrittM3 · 02-27-2013, 09:03 PM

Lmk if u wanna sell ur oem 18's. wheels, tpms and center caps.

Denk · 02-27-2013, 09:13 PM

Nice! You sure don't waste time! I'm right behind you on a Silverstone II...albeit a tamer version this time around.

slicer · 02-27-2013, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MerrittM3

Lmk if u wanna sell ur oem 18's. wheels, tpms and center caps.

PM sent.

img · 02-27-2013, 10:30 PM

Looks awesome,Congrats !

Alen E90 · 02-28-2013, 03:46 AM

your new whip looks great, i also really liked your E90 but nonetheless congrats on your new beast and i cant wait to see the rest of the mods!!!

RingMeister01 · 02-28-2013, 06:26 AM

Great ride! Congrats.

THE TECH · 02-28-2013, 09:57 AM

Looking good bro. Same wheels as before?

Team Plutonium · 02-28-2013, 10:02 AM

Awesome! God, I love those wheels!

02-27-2013, 07:23 PM	#1
slicer Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '13 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,608 iTrader: (3)	2013 SSII M3 - Phase 1 I recently sold my 2008 M3 Alpine White Sedan after 4 glorious years of ownership. I loved the car but had an opportunity to sell it to a family member quickly and easily. After considering all of my options, I chose to replace it with another M3. I did so for all of the reasons I bought an M3 in the first place - great all-around performance car, fantastic V8 noise, reliable, fun, etc. I incorporated everything I learned on my first M3 to assemble the options and modifications listed below. Enjoy! 2013 E92 M3 Silverstone II (I love the blue undertones in this color) Black Extended Leather DCT (had 6MT last time - I'm liking DCT so far!) Premium Package Enhanced Premium Sound Heated Seats (skipped cold weather package to avoid headlight washers) Rear spoiler delete (plan to add BMW Performance spoiler) No EDC (I knew coil-overs would be installed immediately) No Competition Package (didn't want EDC, didn't want 19" wheels) 18" wheels (originally planned to sell but now I'm considering keeping them for track use) I ordered the car through Steve Thomas BMW - I highly recommend them! It was one of the easiest car transactions that I have ever had. Modification List: OEM bumper with shaved reflectors by IND Slotted Tow Hook Cover by IND Macht Schnell Motorsport Tow Strap Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust ESS Tune KW Clubsport 3-Way Suspension Stoptech Trophy - 380mm / 355mm HRE R43 - 18 x 9.5 et 27 (added 5mm spacer - effective et 22mm), 18 x 11 et 30 (added 12mm spacer - effective et 18mm) - No Rubbing Michelin Supersport Tires - 275/35/18 - 285/35/18 Turner Motorsports Spacers - 5mm / 12mm Turner Motorsports Wheel Studs - 90mm Turner Motorsports Race Lug Nuts - 19mm, Yellow Zinc Plated BMW Edition Grills and Gills Shop - MRF Engineering (Lake Forest, CA) All of the install work was done by Malek at MRF Engineering. His attention to detail is fantastic. Malek knows his stuff, is great to deal with, his price is fair, and he stands behind his work. I highly recommend him! Old '08 E90: '13 E92 As Is Today: __________________ '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, BMWPedals Extended DCT Paddles, BMW Edition Grills/Gills Last edited by slicer; 04-22-2013 at 04:30 PM.
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02-27-2013, 07:30 PM	#2
ms372 Captain Drives: AW E92 m3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 682 iTrader: (0)	looks good! congrats on the new car! __________________ ESS Tune \| Challenge sport x-pipe \| Meisterschaft GT2 (FOR SALE!) \| Dinan Intake \| Evosport pulley\| Vorsteiner \| Platte Forme A.G. \|Gintani \| UUC \| BMW Performance \| Macht Schnell GT2 Muffler (http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=829307)

02-27-2013, 07:30 PM	#3
BMW Fanatic Colonel Drives: slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,871 iTrader: (9)	Love it! Are you getting an aftermarket trunk, OEM Performance Spoiler or anything? Looks naked on the back. __________________ Arkym Hood CF, VMR 710 10F 11R, 265/295, OEM Performance Spoiler, Challenge Lip GB, H&R, iND CP, 5/15% tint, MS Air Scoops in Mexico Blue, more coming soon.

02-27-2013, 07:43 PM	#5
Conzyo Sup Drives: JRZ E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: MN Posts: 175 iTrader: (2)	Drool, Looks amazing. I loved your E90 AW. __________________ 2008 \| 6 SPD \| Fox Red Interior My instagram @conzm3

02-27-2013, 08:12 PM	#7
tnxjnvbx New Member Drives: bmw Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: good mae Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	Love it! Are you getting an aftermarket trunk __________________

02-27-2013, 07:41 PM	#4
dtm4me Peachstate CCA member Drives: 08 E90M3, 95 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 24 iTrader: (0)	Very nice work, esp the HREs. Did that in short order!

02-27-2013, 08:31 PM	#8
JBiddy Brigadier General Drives: e90 ///M Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern/N.J Posts: 3,528 iTrader: (9)	Looks great!

02-27-2013, 08:44 PM	#9
Chriskm3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,783 iTrader: (2)	Brakes r sik __________________ Vf supercharger + tune/H&R coils/ Akra evolution exhaust/Volk te37/ Rs-3 tires/ Brembos /TIal BOV/ OSS blacked out headlights/LUX v3/Led taillights/ Challenge Front lip/ P3 vent gauge/ F10 m5 shift mob/Matte black front grills/ And a funky air fresher

02-27-2013, 08:49 PM	#10
Vbcarguy Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW m3 e92 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Virginia beach Posts: 249 iTrader: (5)	Great project and great color. I went from a 08 Alpine white manual to a 2009 SII Dct and have never looked back. Love the wheels. __________________ 1967 911s Porsche 1953 cj3b willys jeep 1961 Dodge D100 2009 e92 M3 VMR rims Custom electric controlled exhaust 1988 e30 M3 s50

02-27-2013, 08:53 PM	#12
Jesal@IND BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: E90 SSII M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 711 iTrader: (1)	Tastefully done! __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866.963.4520 \| IND STYLE \| FACEBOOK

02-27-2013, 09:00 PM	#14
Powerbeast Major General Drives: E90 M3 Dakar Yellow Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,393 iTrader: (4)	Love the color and your overall set up.

02-27-2013, 09:03 PM	#15
MerrittM3 Major Drives: 2013 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NY Posts: 1,191 iTrader: (10) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [0.00]	Lmk if u wanna sell ur oem 18's. wheels, tpms and center caps. __________________ 2013 M3 - IB - 6MT - ZCP - ZPP - ZCW

02-27-2013, 09:13 PM	#16
Denk Major Drives: 2012 e92 DCT M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 1,090 iTrader: (0)	Nice! You sure don't waste time! I'm right behind you on a Silverstone II...albeit a tamer version this time around.

02-27-2013, 10:30 PM	#18
img VT3 Drives: E36 M3 Track car,Ess E90 M3 DD Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Couch Posts: 5,866 iTrader: (5)	Looks awesome,Congrats ! __________________ 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

02-28-2013, 03:46 AM	#19
Alen E90 Major General Drives: E90 328i TiAg Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SO. CAL-818 (SFV) Posts: 5,140 iTrader: (4)	your new whip looks great, i also really liked your E90 but nonetheless congrats on your new beast and i cant wait to see the rest of the mods!!! __________________

02-28-2013, 06:26 AM	#20
RingMeister01 Danger, Play & Profession Drives: '13 Frozen Gray M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,031 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [0.00]	Great ride! Congrats. __________________ Wait and see..

02-28-2013, 09:57 AM	#21
THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 11,896 iTrader: (39)	Looking good bro. Same wheels as before? __________________ Check us out on Facebook at BPMsportLabs

02-28-2013, 10:02 AM	#22
Team Plutonium Major General Drives: 911 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate Posts: 8,499 iTrader: (1)	Awesome! God, I love those wheels! __________________ Gone... ESS VT2-625 \| ESS Tune \| M24 Oil Cooler \| Brembo 380mm BBK \| Dinan 4.10 Diff \| KW Variant 3 Coilovers \| Dinan Camber Plates \| Dinan Strut Tower Braces \| Dinan X-Pipe \| Akrapovic Exhaust \| Vorsteiner GTS3 Bumper \| Varis System One Diffuser \| OEM Performance Spoiler \| Stack Gauges \| GTS Door Sills \| Volk TE37 \| Falken Azenis RT615K 275/315 \| Pulled Fenders \| Turner Stud Kit \| OMP ARS Racing Seats New: 991C2S

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