Picking her up 4:00 today! - Page 2

Mx3 · 03-15-2008, 12:08 AM

Congratulations Greg! I look forward to seeing some pics and hearing more. I hope you have great weather this weekend...either way, I'm sure you'll be enjoying your car.

skierman64 · 03-15-2008, 12:35 AM

Congrats Greg; I'm glad the long wait is finally over for you.

I think the foglight indicator is actually the daytime running light symbol. I think you can turn off the DRLs on idrive, that should extinguish that dash light.

I'm glad to hear about the HD radio. That's the first good feedback I've read. I debated on that decision myself.

Are you taking the M3 skiing? I ended up skiing in CO this week and accumulated 107,000 vertical feet in 4 days. Had great weather and good conditions.

the_stranger · 03-15-2008, 02:00 AM

congrats greg. Thats a very nice write up too.

SMSgt B · 03-15-2008, 03:00 AM

Congrats Greg and can't wait to see it. Can you explain what you meant by:

"Will install the color-corrected halo and cornering lamps tomorrow."

southlight · 03-15-2008, 03:47 AM

CONGRATULATIONS, GREG!

Seems you like it so far. Enjoy the car and have fun...

You never forget the first weekend with a new ride.

Best regards, south

lucid · 03-15-2008, 07:33 AM

Great. Can't wait for the pics!

devo · 03-15-2008, 08:01 AM

Congrats Greg! Can't wait for an extensive review. Sounds wonderful so far.

RandyB · 03-15-2008, 08:04 AM

Congrats! Enjoy your new M3. I can't wait to read more of your impressions as you get more miles on it. Did you sell those wheels with the E46? Sorry if I missed it in a thread somewhere.

WCH · 03-15-2008, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by skierman64

I think the foglight indicator is actually the daytime running light symbol. I think you can turn off the DRLs on idrive, that should extinguish that dash light.

The daytime running lights don't have a symbol. This must be something else.

nechronics · 03-15-2008, 08:52 AM

Congrats greg, loved the first impression - pics or massive disappointment will ensue as I have the same car as you.

rvacha · 03-15-2008, 09:06 AM

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Looked really good; only miss was they forgot to take the blue protective plastic off the dead pedal.

My dealer made the same "mistake" Or perhaps it is on purpose to insure that it doesn't get scuffed prior to delivery?

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Why is there a fog light symbol constantly illuminated in the instrument cluster? I'm taking that puppy apart and blacking it out soon.

Hold the disassembly! I don't know for sure what you were looking at but my guess is if it was green and looked like two back-to back Ds it was the low beam/parking light on indicator. I'm betting the car was delivered with the lights in auto mode and if the weather was crappy they were probably on.

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May be switching my music to lossless MP3.

If you do this I recommend WMA Lossless over WAV. WMA Lossless can be tagged while WAV cannot. iDrive knows how to read the tags and will allow you to browse by artists, genre, title, etc. Since lossless files are rather large you may want to consider the Lacie 60GB 3600RPM USB hard drive that GeriFix and I use. Its great!

Congrats!!!

GregW / Oregon · 03-15-2008, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by rvacha

My dealer made the same "mistake" Or perhaps it is on purpose to insure that it doesn't get scuffed prior to delivery?

You are probably right.

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Hold the disassembly! I don't know for sure what you were looking at but my guess is if it was green and looked like two back-to back Ds it was the low beam/parking light on indicator. I'm betting the car was delivered with the lights in auto mode and if the weather was crappy they were probably on.

Right again--manual page 13 show this as "parking lamps/low beams" indicator

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If you do this I recommend WMA Lossless over WAV. WMA Lossless can be tagged while WAV cannot. iDrive knows how to read the tags and will allow you to browse by artists, genre, title, etc. Since lossless files are rather large you may want to consider the Lacie 60GB 3600RPM USB hard drive that GeriFix and I use. Its great!

Thanks--I know just enough to be dangerous in this area.

Big Windy · 03-15-2008, 10:01 AM

need pics greg!

GregW / Oregon · 03-15-2008, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SMSgt B

Congrats Greg and can't wait to see it. Can you explain what you meant by:

"Will install the color-corrected halo and cornering lamps tomorrow."

The lamps for the "angel eyes" or "halos", as well as the "cornering lights" have a more yellowish light than the xenon/HIDs. See this thread for options on other H8 & H3 bulbs that will make the light color temperature match: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124226

GregW / Oregon · 03-15-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyB

Congrats! Enjoy your new M3. I can't wait to read more of your impressions as you get more miles on it. Did you sell those wheels with the E46? Sorry if I missed it in a thread somewhere.

Nope, RAC RG4s are potentially for sale.

cosmos515 · 03-15-2008, 10:32 AM

CONGRATS!! I know it has been a long wait. Use it in good health!

NavNurs · 03-15-2008, 11:22 AM

Nice to hear about your experience! Hopefully mine will be quite similar. It would we amazing if I got her in 4 days from the ship docking!!!!!!!

I have been watching the cams, but haven't seen my ship thus far. Will keep it up!

Epacy · 03-15-2008, 11:26 AM

Congrats!!!

Need pics ASAP!!!

Los Angeles · 03-15-2008, 11:56 AM

Where's the pics?

!Xoible · 03-15-2008, 12:05 PM

congratulations! finally man....

awesome review btw.

LOL @ Red Fox, CF leather on AW... if you have CF roof then our cars are identical

SS32 · 03-15-2008, 12:05 PM

This thread gives me hope, but makes the wait so much harder. Congrats man! Can't wait to see some pics.

FifthStreetz · 03-15-2008, 12:32 PM

wheres the pic Greg?? lol

03-15-2008, 12:35 AM	#24
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03-15-2008, 02:00 AM	#25
the_stranger Captain Drives: e92 M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 926 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 Coupe [0.00]	congrats greg. Thats a very nice write up too. __________________ 2008 e92 M3 6MT AW/BLACK (SOLD) 2009 e92 M3 6MT AW/FR

03-15-2008, 03:47 AM	#27
southlight Moderator / European Editor Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 6,633 iTrader: (0)	CONGRATULATIONS, GREG! Seems you like it so far. Enjoy the car and have fun... You never forget the first weekend with a new ride. Best regards, south __________________ THE NEW BMW F30 3 SERIES ALL INFORMATION, PHOTOS, VIDEOS Join the 6MT Club group

03-15-2008, 07:33 AM	#28
lucid Major General Drives: E30 M3; Expedition Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 8,037 iTrader: (0)	Great. Can't wait for the pics! __________________

03-15-2008, 08:52 AM	#32
nechronics Lieutenant Drives: M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: south tampa Posts: 438 iTrader: (0)	Congrats greg, loved the first impression - pics or massive disappointment will ensue as I have the same car as you. __________________ AW/FR e92 M3

03-15-2008, 12:08 AM	#23
Mx3 M Drives: 08.SpaceGry.DCT.19's,Tech,+ Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northern CA Posts: 210 iTrader: (0)	Congratulations Greg! I look forward to seeing some pics and hearing more. I hope you have great weather this weekend...either way, I'm sure you'll be enjoying your car.

03-15-2008, 03:00 AM	#26
SMSgt B Lieutenant Drives: m Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 450 iTrader: (0)	Congrats Greg and can't wait to see it. Can you explain what you meant by: "Will install the color-corrected halo and cornering lamps tomorrow."

03-15-2008, 08:01 AM	#29
devo Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 10 GT3/335 Cpe/991 gt3 coming Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 1,887 iTrader: (0)	Congrats Greg! Can't wait for an extensive review. Sounds wonderful so far.

03-15-2008, 08:04 AM	#30
RandyB Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '03 330i, '09 M3 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,504 iTrader: (0)	Congrats! Enjoy your new M3. I can't wait to read more of your impressions as you get more miles on it. Did you sell those wheels with the E46? Sorry if I missed it in a thread somewhere.

03-15-2008, 10:01 AM	#35
Big Windy Major General Drives: audi s4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: seatac, wa Posts: 5,124 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E92 M3 [4.50] 2000 Saleen S281 Su ... [0.00]	need pics greg!

03-15-2008, 10:32 AM	#38
cosmos515 Second Lieutenant Drives: I find what I keeps Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 215 iTrader: (0)	CONGRATS!! I know it has been a long wait. Use it in good health! __________________ "Motion does not equal progress" "I love the smell of cosmoline in the morning"

03-15-2008, 11:22 AM	#39
NavNurs First Lieutenant Drives: E92 / S2000 beater Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 308 iTrader: (0)	Nice to hear about your experience! Hopefully mine will be quite similar. It would we amazing if I got her in 4 days from the ship docking!!!!!!! I have been watching the cams, but haven't seen my ship thus far. Will keep it up!

03-15-2008, 11:26 AM	#40
Epacy Reincarnated Drives: 02 Maxima SE Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: IL Posts: 4,227 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	Congrats!!! Need pics ASAP!!! __________________ Pearl Bliss

03-15-2008, 11:56 AM	#41
Los Angeles Steve Forte Rio Drives: 08' 328i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 90036 Posts: 2,381 iTrader: (0)	Where's the pics?

03-15-2008, 12:05 PM	#42
!Xoible Banned Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . Posts: 46,045 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 M3 [3.50] 2007 335i [4.50] 2008 528i [4.00] 2006 Infiniti - G35 ... [4.00]	congratulations! finally man.... awesome review btw. LOL @ Red Fox, CF leather on AW... if you have CF roof then our cars are identical

03-15-2008, 12:05 PM	#43
SS32 Major Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 1,431 iTrader: (0)	This thread gives me hope, but makes the wait so much harder. Congrats man! Can't wait to see some pics. __________________ V1 DIY - Blinder M45 DIY - Exhaust Cutouts - Removed Clutch Pedal Spring DIY - Fiamm Air Horns

03-15-2008, 12:32 PM	#44
FifthStreetz O! So Sour!! Drives: Fast e30 / Slow M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Lee, NJ Posts: 15,390 iTrader: (21) Garage List 2008 M3 [4.75]	wheres the pic Greg?? lol __________________

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