Smoke on the Water - TLud's E92 M3 build page (Updated with Rolling Shots) - Page 4

frankzlin79 · 01-03-2010, 03:42 AM

Hey Tlud. Been so busy studying for the stupid patent bar that I haven't read the forums lately.

I like what you have done. I saw the car with all your mods sans wheels. But now that you have the new wheels, it makes the exterior complete. The car will definitely turn even more heads now. And I thought my car was the hottest E92 in town...I guess not anymore...doh.

Speaking of license plates, I stole the mirror image of your plate. I liked your plate so much that the only thing I could do was to get the second best thing: M3 E92.

We'll go on a photoshoot with my D5000 when it's fixed again. It just recently suffered a complete loss of power. I did some research and there was actually a recall on the camera issued around in July for the problem I'm experiencing. So I need to send it back and get it fixed (Nikon pays shipping both ways).

EDIT: Ha...looks like Tinpot was posting his message a split second before I posted mine. We can use both mine and Tinpot's D5000 on the next photoshoot ha ha.

Olagüe · 01-03-2010, 11:28 AM

nicee!

TLud · 01-03-2010, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMMorish

Of all the research I've done in the last 3 months or so, the D90 kept popping up in all the reviews as the clear winner over the competition (I must have read at least a dozen pro reviews). Black's was having a sale that I just couldn't pass up and I pulled the trigger on it today.

Got the D90 body, Nikkor VR 18-105mm lens, 1 year extended warranty, Nikon bag, 125 free digital prints, and a 7" Sony digital pic frame all for $1279 Canadian. Sale ends tomorrow. Check it out at your local Blacks if you get the chance.

That sounds like an awesome deal from everything I've seen. I've never even heard of Black's before. Do they have any stores in the US?

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinpot

Tom – the wheels look AMAZING!

I bought myself a Nikon D5000 for xmas so I look forward to taking pics at the next Houston meet

Thanks! Everyone is jumping on the DSLR ship. I need to get one soon. In the meantime, I'll just rely on you guys! Hope you had a good vacation.

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankzlin79

Hey Tlud. Been so busy studying for the stupid patent bar that I haven't read the forums lately.

I like what you have done. I saw the car with all your mods sans wheels. But now that you have the new wheels, it makes the exterior complete. The car will definitely turn even more heads now. And I thought my car was the hottest E92 in town...I guess not anymore...doh.

Speaking of license plates, I stole the mirror image of your plate. I liked your plate so much that the only thing I could do was to get the second best thing: M3 E92.

We'll go on a photoshoot with my D5000 when it's fixed again. It just recently suffered a complete loss of power. I did some research and there was actually a recall on the camera issued around in July for the problem I'm experiencing. So I need to send it back and get it fixed (Nikon pays shipping both ways).

EDIT: Ha...looks like Tinpot was posting his message a split second before I posted mine. We can use both mine and Tinpot's D5000 on the next photoshoot ha ha.

Good luck on the PB exam. When are you taking it?

If Blake ends up selling his M3, I'll probably try to take his vanity plate, and you can have mine. What background did you get for your plate?

I saw the recall issue during my research. The D5000 seems like a great camera, especially for the money, but that issue discouraged me from going that route. At least it's completely covered. Looking forward to doing a photoshoot with you guys.

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Originally Posted by Olagüe

nicee!

Thanks!

OC ///M · 01-03-2010, 01:47 PM

Tlud:

Beautiful wheels on a beautiful car!

I love the combo you chose.

MMMorish · 01-03-2010, 05:28 PM

I'm not sure if there are any Black's Photography in the states, now that you mention it. They're pretty big here.

TLud · 01-03-2010, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OC kid

Tlud:

Beautiful wheels on a beautiful car!

I love the combo you chose.

Thanks, OC. Been a big fan of your car as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMMorish

I'm not sure if there are any Black's Photography in the states, now that you mention it. They're pretty big here.

Yeah, doesn't look like there are any south of the border. I've decided to get the D90, just waiting to find the best deal now.

frankzlin79 · 01-04-2010, 12:56 AM

What is Blake's vanity plate?

frankzlin79 · 01-04-2010, 01:35 AM

And I got the plain solid white background from the regular DMV website (not myplates). I remember it was really hard to find just a plain white background...I didn't want to choose a University, Org, or Sports team, etc. I remember buried in an unobvious link, I was able to get just the plain solid white background. Looks good on my AW car.

But if I could go back, I'd get it from Myplates.com since they offer a black background plate with white letters. That would look sweet on my car too.

TLud · 01-04-2010, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankzlin79

What is Blake's vanity plate?

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankzlin79

And I got the plain solid white background from the regular DMV website (not myplates). I remember it was really hard to find just a plain white background...I didn't want to choose a University, Org, or Sports team, etc. I remember buried in an unobvious link, I was able to get just the plain solid white background. Looks good on my AW car.

But if I could go back, I'd get it from Myplates.com since they offer a black background plate with white letters. That would look sweet on my car too.

Blake has V8 M3, which was my first choice. I think either black numbers on a solid white background or white numbers on a black background would look good on your car. Doing it through the DMV is also a lot cheaper.

MMMorish · 01-04-2010, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TLud

Yeah, doesn't look like there are any south of the border. I've decided to get the D90, just waiting to find the best deal now.

Good choice. I haven't had the chance to use mine just yet as I'm waiting to get my SD cards back from a friend, but trust me when I say that I did a TON of research and this camera is the best back for the buck.

aus · 01-04-2010, 07:21 PM

DAMN!! Nicely done.

So much for stock...

Bart@AUTOcouture · 01-04-2010, 11:03 PM

Looks great!

TLud · 01-05-2010, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMMorish

Good choice. I haven't had the chance to use mine just yet as I'm waiting to get my SD cards back from a friend, but trust me when I say that I did a TON of research and this camera is the best back for the buck.

Thanks, good to know.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aus

DAMN!! Nicely done.

So much for stock...

Yeah, for the first 7 months or so I had no desire to mod this car, but things change, and I'm very happy with the way it turned out. With one minor exception, I wouldn't do anything different.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboBmaNN

Looks great!

Thanks!

aus · 01-05-2010, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TLud

Yeah, for the first 7 months or so I had no desire to mod this car, but things change, and I'm very happy with the way it turned out. With one minor exception, I wouldn't do anything different.

Got to ask what that minor except is/was?

TLud · 01-05-2010, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aus

Got to ask what that minor except is/was?

The UUC DSSR. UUC's SSK is excellent in my opinion, but their DSSR had some serious quality control issues, and I would have left well enough alone if I had known about them. I'm confident though that I can get it to work as intended with some tweaking, as described here.

Xelloss · 01-06-2010, 12:05 AM

I think this is the cleanest and best looking M3 I have seen on this forum. The drop is perfect and the Stradale bumper further highlights the subtle aggressiveness that is the M3.

TLud · 01-06-2010, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xelloss

I think this is the cleanest and best looking M3 I have seen on this forum. The drop is perfect and the Stradale bumper further highlights the subtle aggressiveness that is the M3.

That's one of the best compliments this car has received. Thanks!

Maseroche · 01-06-2010, 01:58 PM

Beautiful M3 done with lots of thought! Love those wheels.

spicoli024 · 01-07-2010, 11:38 AM

WOW, Tom. That looks 10x better than when I saw it. The RAC wheels really are the finishing touch. Kinda makes me wish I went the e92 route on the second M3. Looks perfect! Now, DON'T TOUCH IT!

TLud · 01-07-2010, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maseroche

Beautiful M3 done with lots of thought! Love those wheels.

Quote:

Originally Posted by spicoli024

WOW, Tom. That looks 10x better than when I saw it. The RAC wheels really are the finishing touch. Kinda makes me wish I went the e92 route on the second M3. Looks perfect! Now, DON'T TOUCH IT!

Thanks, guys. Don't worry, Kyle, not doing anything else to it at all.

You know you're better off in that sweet E46 ZCP. All you need is a good detail/paint correction, and that baby will look just as good as or better than any E92.

MJC///M3 · 01-07-2010, 12:47 PM

Tlud - your car is amazing bro. One of the best M3's I have seen.....car is menacing!

Bayerische Motoren Werke · 01-11-2010, 12:28 PM

where did you buy these:

StopTech BBK
Powerchip custom dyno tune
UUC SSK and DSSR(what are these)
Hardwired Escort 9500ix
Formula1 Pinnacle ceramic tint (35% on sides; 20% on back)
Gunmetal RAC RG63 (19x9/19x10 f/r with ET 22)
Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta 255/35/19 and 275/35/19

01-03-2010, 01:47 PM	#70
OC ///M Lieutenant Colonel Drives: SSII e92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,713 iTrader: (0)	Tlud: Beautiful wheels on a beautiful car! I love the combo you chose. __________________ OC ///M 2011 ZCP \| ED + PCD \| Akra Evo \| Brembo 380mm \| ESS Tuning Software \| Evosport Pulley \| Molded OEM Spoiler & Splitters \|

01-03-2010, 05:28 PM	#71
MMMorish Just call me J.J. McClure Drives: E92 M3 & C4 Corvette Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,838 iTrader: (5)	I'm not sure if there are any Black's Photography in the states, now that you mention it. They're pretty big here. __________________ MODS: Meisterschaft GT Racing Exhaust / BMC Air Filter / UUC SSK & DSSR (Modded)/ RPI Scoops / Passport SRX Hardwired / Custom Wrap 3M Clearbra / 20% Tint / 50% Windshield Tint / Key Hole Delete / Matted Out Accessories / VRS Type II Diffuser / Smoked Reflectors / Euphoria 6K LED Interior Lights / Rear Fog Light Mod / 6000K HID's / 6500K LUX H8 Angel Eyes / RDash License Plate LED Kit / LED Xenon Reverse Lights "M3 drivers have no friends"

01-04-2010, 07:21 PM	#77
aus Major General Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 6,164 iTrader: (5)	DAMN!! Nicely done. So much for stock... __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."

01-06-2010, 12:05 AM	#82
Xelloss Private First Class Drives: BMW E46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 150 iTrader: (0)	I think this is the cleanest and best looking M3 I have seen on this forum. The drop is perfect and the Stradale bumper further highlights the subtle aggressiveness that is the M3. __________________ 2004 E46 M3, Jet Black/Black Interior, SMG II, Nav/Fully Loaded "I feel the need... ...the need for speed!"

01-06-2010, 01:58 PM	#84
Maseroche Major Drives: '08 BMW M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bahrain Posts: 1,405 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Beautiful M3 done with lots of thought! Love those wheels. __________________ Khalid '08 BMW M3

01-03-2010, 03:42 AM	#67
frankzlin79 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2013 Nissan GT-R Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,614 iTrader: (5)	Hey Tlud. Been so busy studying for the stupid patent bar that I haven't read the forums lately. I like what you have done. I saw the car with all your mods sans wheels. But now that you have the new wheels, it makes the exterior complete. The car will definitely turn even more heads now. And I thought my car was the hottest E92 in town...I guess not anymore...doh. Speaking of license plates, I stole the mirror image of your plate. I liked your plate so much that the only thing I could do was to get the second best thing: M3 E92. We'll go on a photoshoot with my D5000 when it's fixed again. It just recently suffered a complete loss of power. I did some research and there was actually a recall on the camera issued around in July for the problem I'm experiencing. So I need to send it back and get it fixed (Nikon pays shipping both ways). EDIT: Ha...looks like Tinpot was posting his message a split second before I posted mine. We can use both mine and Tinpot's D5000 on the next photoshoot ha ha.

01-03-2010, 11:28 AM	#68
Olagüe Brigadier General Drives: 333i e92 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 3,853 iTrader: (0)	nicee!

01-04-2010, 12:56 AM	#73
frankzlin79 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2013 Nissan GT-R Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,614 iTrader: (5)	What is Blake's vanity plate?

01-04-2010, 01:35 AM	#74
frankzlin79 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2013 Nissan GT-R Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,614 iTrader: (5)	And I got the plain solid white background from the regular DMV website (not myplates). I remember it was really hard to find just a plain white background...I didn't want to choose a University, Org, or Sports team, etc. I remember buried in an unobvious link, I was able to get just the plain solid white background. Looks good on my AW car. But if I could go back, I'd get it from Myplates.com since they offer a black background plate with white letters. That would look sweet on my car too.

01-04-2010, 11:03 PM	#78
Bart@AUTOcouture BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: F10 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Fair Lawn, NJ Posts: 3,721 iTrader: (4)	Looks great!

01-07-2010, 11:38 AM	#85
spicoli024 Lieutenant Drives: '06 ZCP M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 406 iTrader: (0)	WOW, Tom. That looks 10x better than when I saw it. The RAC wheels really are the finishing touch. Kinda makes me wish I went the e92 route on the second M3. Looks perfect! Now, DON'T TOUCH IT! __________________ ///M3

01-07-2010, 12:47 PM	#87
MJC///M3 Colonel Drives: 09 SSII E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bronx, NYC Posts: 2,330 iTrader: (0)	Tlud - your car is amazing bro. One of the best M3's I have seen.....car is menacing! __________________ "You will get there, but it is up to you and you alone. It is what you are willing to do, and how you are willing to get there. You must be relentless, you must be tireless, you must pursue at all costs, so that you are ready, when the time is right." -Dad

01-11-2010, 12:28 PM	#88
Bayerische Motoren Werke Private Drives: E87 116i and Future F30 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ankara-Turkey Posts: 94 iTrader: (0)	where did you buy these: StopTech BBK Powerchip custom dyno tune UUC SSK and DSSR(what are these) Hardwired Escort 9500ix Formula1 Pinnacle ceramic tint (35% on sides; 20% on back) Gunmetal RAC RG63 (19x9/19x10 f/r with ET 22) Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta 255/35/19 and 275/35/19 __________________ 2011 BMW E87 116i Alpine White 2008 BMW M3 LeMans Blue(Sold in US) 2006 BMW 330i Monaco Blue(Sold)

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