2010 Dinan AW M3 E90 - Modification Journal (Pictures and Dyno Video)

IND-Distribution · 02-14-2012, 08:37 AM

The car turned out great! I like the detail of the gloss black Dinan badge.

tinpot · 02-14-2012, 09:44 AM

Looks good

The Dinan badge came out well, too.

cghempel · 02-14-2012, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by frankzlin79

BMW Style 359M GTS Wheels with 12 mm Macht Schnell Front Spacer on Eibach Pro-Kit Springs

BMW Style 359M GTS Wheels with 5 mm Macht Schnell Rear Spacer on Eibach Pro-Kit

First of all, congratulations! Your car looks great!

Are those real "GTS Wheels" or did you powder coat the silver ZCP wheels black? I have a competition package M3 and I am considering either powder coating my wheels gloss black or selling them and picking up a set of "OEM GTS" wheels.

If they are the OEM GTS Wheels, are you happy with them? How is the finish? And if you don't mind me asking, where did you get them?

I am still on the fence on this. I have a space grey e92 and I actually think the silver is a nice contrast to the rather "dark" features of the car (black grills, gills, tinted windows, trim, etc.). On the other hand, part of me thinks the black GTS wheels would tie in with the black accents quite well.

Thanks for your input! Enjoy your beautiful car

xsilvor · 02-14-2012, 10:17 AM

Someones been working on their photography skills

I demand a re-shoot ASAP!

Car looks awesome, man. Great work. I need to decide if I dare go with the Dinan midpipe...

Jbook · 02-14-2012, 11:27 AM

Looking really god man! Very similar to mine

I see you were able to find a shop to paint your Dinan badge, so I'm glad that ended up working out for you! It would be cool if we could get a shoot of our cars together seeing at they're nearly identical haha. Planning to go to Bimmerfest or MFest??

frankzlin79 · 02-14-2012, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by rjd598

Aren't the numbers a little low? You're practically fully bolted on

The numbers were a bit low. For what it's worth, I made 379 whp, 253 ft-lbs based on uncorrected numbers (51 deg F, 40% humidity).

You can see the base-line run of a stock E92, along with some other modded E9Xs, here:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=647794

But relative to all the other M3 guys in town that have dynoed with similar mods, I'm actually making similar power. I guess the dyno here in town is much more conservative than others on this forum.

frankzlin79 · 02-14-2012, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JoshuaWong1989

How is the painted Dinan badge holding up? I went to my bodyshop and ask them to do the same but they say it might peel.

The Dinan badge is holding up fine. My shop actually sanded it a bit to rough up the surface so the paint will adhere. Two coats of black paint, two coats of clear coat.

frankzlin79 · 02-14-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cghempel

First of all, congratulations! Your car looks great!

Are those real "GTS Wheels" or did you powder coat the silver ZCP wheels black? I have a competition package M3 and I am considering either powder coating my wheels gloss black or selling them and picking up a set of "OEM GTS" wheels.

If they are the OEM GTS Wheels, are you happy with them? How is the finish? And if you don't mind me asking, where did you get them?

Yes, they are real GTS wheels that came painted a matte black with a slight shine. The wheels are manufactured in Germany (At the time, the wheels were on national back-order for 3 weeks). I ordered them from Tischer. www.getbmwparts.com. If you need help, PM Evan, he's a sponsor on this forum.

Pauldramos · 02-14-2012, 01:47 PM

Dinan makes quality stuff... Congrats and welcome back.

frankzlin79 · 02-14-2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jbook

Looking really god man! Very similar to mine

I see you were able to find a shop to paint your Dinan badge, so I'm glad that ended up working out for you! It would be cool if we could get a shoot of our cars together seeing at they're nearly identical haha. Planning to go to Bimmerfest or MFest??

It would be cool to do a photo shoot. But unfortunately, I don't have plans to go to Bimmerfest or MFest.

Jbook · 02-14-2012, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by frankzlin79

It would be cool to do a photo shoot. But unfortunately, I don't have plans to go to Bimmerfest or MFest.

Well if I ever make it out to Houston, I'll let ya know!

IHB · 02-14-2012, 10:24 PM

Pretty sweet

corrado79 · 02-28-2012, 12:50 PM

Wow, looks perfect!

frankzlin79 · 02-28-2012, 10:32 PM

Thanks guys. I just need to add a CF rear diffuser and the car will be done (for now).

Anderw · 02-29-2012, 08:48 PM

very clean

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xsilvor Captain 67 Rep 992 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (2)	Someones been working on their photography skills I demand a re-shoot ASAP! Car looks awesome, man. Great work. I need to decide if I dare go with the Dinan midpipe... __________________ 2015 F10 M5 DCT 2015 F82 M4 DCT (Sold) 2011 E92 M3 DCT (Sold) - Silverstone II.Black/Gray.Carbon/DINAN 2008 E92 M3 DCT (RIP) - Jet Black.Black.Carbon Dinan, Wheels & Accessories for Sale
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02-28-2012, 10:32 PM	#36
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