▀▄ eas - 08 AW M3 SEMA build [pictorial] - Page 5

Drew Stahlgrau · 10-22-2009, 06:29 PM

Looking forward to the finished product....

May I suggest the BMW Performance steering wheel?

Practically speaking, I understand the benefits of the slotted rotors as explained earlier vs. cross drilled.

However, since the build is primarily for a SEMA display, AESTHETICALLY, I'd opt for the cross drilled. Personally, I'd prefer the black Brembos on the Alpine White but I realize that is highly subjective.

Looking forward to the final product!

tom @ eas · 10-22-2009, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew Stahlgrau

Looking forward to the finished product....

May I suggest the BMW Performance steering wheel?

Practically speaking, I understand the benefits of the slotted rotors as explained earlier vs. cross drilled.

However, since the build is primarily for a SEMA display, AESTHETICALLY, I'd opt for the cross drilled. Personally, I'd prefer the black Brembos on the Alpine White but I realize that is highly subjective.

Looking forward to the final product!

If I had the final say, we would be installing one of these instead:

There were a considerable amount of items that were installed in such a short amount of time, SEMA is only one of many planned event this vehicle will be displayed at. In the end, the final decision is up to the customer.

Drew Stahlgrau · 10-22-2009, 08:24 PM

Now that's what I'm talking about! Make it happen Tom!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

If I had the final say, we would be installing one of these instead:

There were a considerable amount of items that were installed in such a short amount of time, SEMA is only one of many planned event this vehicle will be displayed at. In the end, the final decision is up to the customer.

biglare · 10-23-2009, 02:18 AM

Sweet Wheel!

R3DBULL · 10-23-2009, 06:33 AM

You guys are doing it the way it should be done! Impressive build!!!! I am dying to see the final product.

tom @ eas · 10-23-2009, 01:07 PM

While the car is out getting the Ericsson pieces fitted, we started on the gauge bosses for water temp and oil pressure.

A couple of pictures before cleanup:

anthony @ eas · 11-09-2009, 03:14 PM

Some pictures of the car at SEMA:

leemik · 11-09-2009, 05:06 PM

is that a matt silver roof?

tom @ eas · 11-09-2009, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leemik

is that a matt silver roof?

Matte black actually, car is equipped with a sunroof.

KANdaddy · 11-09-2009, 07:13 PM

Roof turned out looking pretty cheesy IMO. The rest of the car is nice.

the infamous... · 11-09-2009, 08:13 PM

Turned out amazing!!

Nicely done.

A-Man · 11-10-2009, 02:46 PM

was the inside of the headlights painted black?

tom @ eas · 11-20-2009, 02:47 PM

The SEMA project returned yesterday to install the AA X-pipe which didn't make it due to time constraints. Proper coding for the RECARO seats was performed at the same time in lieu of running a Macht Schnell OC3 module since the vehicle was in our facility.

Here's a quick video of the full exhaust:

And some pictures in post-SEMA form:

Vehicle will be out for the next couple of weeks to fulfill some contractual agreements with sponsors and return in mid Dec for a proper photoshoot.

Griz · 11-20-2009, 04:04 PM

Though I'm not a fan of black grills, I think gloss black would look better since the rest of your black accents (mirror arms, bumpers, wheels) are gloss finish. Well, except for the vinyl roof, which really detracts from an otherwise stunning car.

tom @ eas · 12-18-2009, 03:48 PM

This has been on the KW YouTube channel for some time, here's an interview describing the M3 and the particular paths chosen - as well as a small discussion on the KW setup:

Car should be returning for some final work and coding soon.

tom @ eas · 01-21-2010, 03:41 PM

Here's a nice mention from the current (Mar. 2010) issue of eurotuner:

tom @ eas · 01-21-2010, 04:19 PM

For those thinking this was primarily a show queen, here's some recent pics at a track event at big Willow a short while ago:

Good to see the brakes finally being put to use.

radz182 · 01-21-2010, 04:25 PM

nice! i love that track!

chris s · 01-24-2010, 03:12 AM

What do the 20" advans weigh? What size rubber are you running with them? Are the RS-d's available in 19 inch?

brandon @ eas · 01-25-2010, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris s

What do the 20" advans weigh? What size rubber are you running with them? Are the RS-d's available in 19 inch?

the 19" RS-D is 21lbs up front and 22lbs in rear. The 20" version is about 1.5 lbs heavier.

Tires were 245/35 up front and I believe it was 295/30 in the rear

biglare · 01-26-2010, 01:47 AM

Love It!

10-22-2009, 06:29 PM	#89
Drew Stahlgrau BMW Motorsport Gmbh Drives: 2002 M3 6MT, 1984 318i 5MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South FL Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	Great build so far.. Looking forward to the finished product.... May I suggest the BMW Performance steering wheel? Practically speaking, I understand the benefits of the slotted rotors as explained earlier vs. cross drilled. However, since the build is primarily for a SEMA display, AESTHETICALLY, I'd opt for the cross drilled. Personally, I'd prefer the black Brembos on the Alpine White but I realize that is highly subjective. Looking forward to the final product!

10-23-2009, 02:18 AM	#92
biglare Bulldog Drives: X6M \| 1M \| SOLD E90 M3 VT2-625 Join Date: May 2008 Location: CA Posts: 2,756 iTrader: (3)	Sweet Wheel! __________________ 1M ESS Stage 1+ Tune \| IND Grills - Sides \| Eisenmann Race \| HRE P43S \| KW V3 \| SOLD-M3 ESS VT2-625 \| IND/Challenge CF V-Weave Roof - LipSpoiler – BootLid – Diffuser - Mirrors - Brembo BBK Fiji-Green \| HRE P44SC \| MA Carbon – CF MatteSilver Trim \| Akra GT4 Mid-Pipe - Eisenmann Inconel \| 3.62Diff \| TopStitch Custom Interior \| KW Clubsport \| RD Sport Sways

10-23-2009, 01:07 PM	#94
tom @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 8,881 iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 ESS VT2-525 Z4MC [0.00] 2011 ESS VT2-625 M3 [0.00]	Gauge Bosses While the car is out getting the Ericsson pieces fitted, we started on the gauge bosses for water temp and oil pressure. A couple of pictures before cleanup: __________________ Tom G. \| european auto source (eas) email: tom@europeanautosource.com web: www.europeanautosource.com tel 866.669.0705 \| ca: 714.369.8524 x22 \| fax: 714.908.1796 Blog \| Facebook \| YouTube \| Flickr \| Twitter

11-09-2009, 03:14 PM	#95
anthony @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: R56 Cooper S Join Date: May 2009 Location: 4015 E Leaverton Court, Anahiem, CA 92807 Posts: 3,492 iTrader: (0)	Some pictures of the car at SEMA: __________________ Anthony M. \| european auto source (eas) email: anthony@europeanautosource.com web: www.europeanautosource.com tel 866.669.0705 \| ca: 714.369.8524 x25 \| fax: 714.908.1796 Blog \| Facebook \| YouTube \| Flickr \| Twitter

11-09-2009, 05:06 PM	#96
leemik Major Drives: 2013 LRP M3 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Quincy, MA Posts: 1,193 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [4.50]	is that a matt silver roof? __________________ 350Z \| M3 \| LRP M3

10-23-2009, 06:33 AM	#93
R3DBULL First Lieutenant Drives: Japan Red 06' 330i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 387 iTrader: (1)	You guys are doing it the way it should be done! Impressive build!!!! I am dying to see the final product.

11-09-2009, 07:13 PM	#98
KANdaddy Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2012 SaphBlk X6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cali Posts: 1,616 iTrader: (2)	Roof turned out looking pretty cheesy IMO. The rest of the car is nice. __________________

11-09-2009, 08:13 PM	#99
the infamous... Lieutenant General Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PARADISE aka DAWNTOWN Posts: 16,889 iTrader: (0)	Turned out amazing!! Nicely done. __________________ "simple is clean" -The ///ModFather [ iND ] - [ eAs ] - [ ACM ] - [ LTMW ] - [ AA ]

11-10-2009, 02:46 PM	#100
A-Man Captain Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 977 iTrader: (0)	was the inside of the headlights painted black? __________________

11-20-2009, 02:47 PM	#101
tom @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 8,881 iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 ESS VT2-525 Z4MC [0.00] 2011 ESS VT2-625 M3 [0.00]	Post SEMA pictures, final install pieces The SEMA project returned yesterday to install the AA X-pipe which didn't make it due to time constraints. Proper coding for the RECARO seats was performed at the same time in lieu of running a Macht Schnell OC3 module since the vehicle was in our facility. Here's a quick video of the full exhaust: And some pictures in post-SEMA form: Vehicle will be out for the next couple of weeks to fulfill some contractual agreements with sponsors and return in mid Dec for a proper photoshoot. __________________ Tom G. \| european auto source (eas) email: tom@europeanautosource.com web: www.europeanautosource.com tel 866.669.0705 \| ca: 714.369.8524 x22 \| fax: 714.908.1796 Blog \| Facebook \| YouTube \| Flickr \| Twitter

11-20-2009, 04:04 PM	#102
Griz Lieutenant Drives: 2010 BMW Escort Type M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 495 iTrader: (0)	Though I'm not a fan of black grills, I think gloss black would look better since the rest of your black accents (mirror arms, bumpers, wheels) are gloss finish. Well, except for the vinyl roof, which really detracts from an otherwise stunning car.

12-18-2009, 03:48 PM	#103
tom @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 8,881 iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 ESS VT2-525 Z4MC [0.00] 2011 ESS VT2-625 M3 [0.00]	Interview with KW @ SEMA This has been on the KW YouTube channel for some time, here's an interview describing the M3 and the particular paths chosen - as well as a small discussion on the KW setup: Car should be returning for some final work and coding soon. __________________ Tom G. \| european auto source (eas) email: tom@europeanautosource.com web: www.europeanautosource.com tel 866.669.0705 \| ca: 714.369.8524 x22 \| fax: 714.908.1796 Blog \| Facebook \| YouTube \| Flickr \| Twitter

01-21-2010, 03:41 PM	#104
tom @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 8,881 iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 ESS VT2-525 Z4MC [0.00] 2011 ESS VT2-625 M3 [0.00]	Here's a nice mention from the current (Mar. 2010) issue of eurotuner: __________________ Tom G. \| european auto source (eas) email: tom@europeanautosource.com web: www.europeanautosource.com tel 866.669.0705 \| ca: 714.369.8524 x22 \| fax: 714.908.1796 Blog \| Facebook \| YouTube \| Flickr \| Twitter

01-21-2010, 04:19 PM	#105
tom @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 8,881 iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 ESS VT2-525 Z4MC [0.00] 2011 ESS VT2-625 M3 [0.00]	Track Event - Willow Springs For those thinking this was primarily a show queen, here's some recent pics at a track event at big Willow a short while ago: Good to see the brakes finally being put to use. __________________ Tom G. \| european auto source (eas) email: tom@europeanautosource.com web: www.europeanautosource.com tel 866.669.0705 \| ca: 714.369.8524 x22 \| fax: 714.908.1796 Blog \| Facebook \| YouTube \| Flickr \| Twitter

01-21-2010, 04:25 PM	#106
radz182 Spammer Drives: bone stock M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Socal Posts: 714 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 BMW M5 [0.00] 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	nice! i love that track! __________________ Modless!

01-24-2010, 03:12 AM	#107
chris s Brigadier General Drives: 2012 e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 4,622 iTrader: (8)	What do the 20" advans weigh? What size rubber are you running with them? Are the RS-d's available in 19 inch? __________________ 2012 MR e92 M3 DCT, fully loaded... ESS NA V2 Tune, Akra/Challenge Sport, KW Sleeve, OEM GTS rims, Volk TE37 SLs 2008 e92 M3 Coupe 6MT \| AW/BLK Extended...SOLD!

01-26-2010, 01:47 AM	#109
biglare Bulldog Drives: X6M \| 1M \| SOLD E90 M3 VT2-625 Join Date: May 2008 Location: CA Posts: 2,756 iTrader: (3)	Love It! __________________ 1M ESS Stage 1+ Tune \| IND Grills - Sides \| Eisenmann Race \| HRE P43S \| KW V3 \| SOLD-M3 ESS VT2-625 \| IND/Challenge CF V-Weave Roof - LipSpoiler – BootLid – Diffuser - Mirrors - Brembo BBK Fiji-Green \| HRE P44SC \| MA Carbon – CF MatteSilver Trim \| Akra GT4 Mid-Pipe - Eisenmann Inconel \| 3.62Diff \| TopStitch Custom Interior \| KW Clubsport \| RD Sport Sways

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