Official Texas M3 Chat Thread

spicoli024 · 12-29-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by thatarchitect

Ok so it looks like I'm going to go with:

19" V710s staggered
textured black powdercoat
Hankook V12s
245/35 fronts
285/30 rears
H&R sport springs

I wavered on solar black. My personal opinion from the pics was that it was kinda shiny. I like more of the matte look. I could be wrong bc all i had to go off of was pics. So speak now if you have any words of wisdom for me (especially Houston people who have seen the solar wheels) or forever hold your peace. Ive got my fingers crossed that the tires wont rub

I cannot speak on the rubbing issue. This is just not my area of expertise. However, I do agree with the choice of matte black V710s. I would say solar if you had a black e92, but I think the matte looks better on AW. And the drop from the springs is a must. Case in point below. 335 dropped vs M3 stock.

Blake · 12-29-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by spicoli024

WTF! Blake or Tom, help me out with this one. I ask you two because you have the same RD. I was driving home for lunch today going down Kirby and I see a cop who had someone pulled over. His lights were on and I clearly saw him from a distance, maybe 200 yards; however, the RD did not go off until I was about 50 yards from him. That is obviously waayy too late. Are there settings for the distance on the 9500ix or something because I cannot imagine that is the maximum range?

most of the time, cops radar automatically shut off when he's already fucked someone. he'll lock the offender's speed on his display then turn off the radar. nothing to worry about, it's normal.

thatarchitect · 12-29-2009, 01:39 PM

Ya the springs are sitting in the garage as we speak. PYSpeed told me that the textured black is the solar black with texture but I think that the texture takes away some shine.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...highlight=v713

This is the best example of textured black Ive found.

Now my biggest problem is getting a hold of Nawaaz's installer Jerry. We spoke a few weeks ago through PM and he said hed do the install but I have PMed him a couple times and I havent heard back. I dont have a number or the name of the shop.

TLud · 12-29-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by thatarchitect

Ok so it looks like I'm going to go with:

19" V710s staggered
textured black powdercoat
Hankook V12s
245/35 fronts
285/30 rears
H&R sport springs

I wavered on solar black. My personal opinion from the pics was that it was kinda shiny. I like more of the matte look. I could be wrong bc all i had to go off of was pics. So speak now if you have any words of wisdom for me (especially Houston people who have seen the solar wheels) or forever hold your peace. Ive got my fingers crossed that the tires wont rub

The solar black V710s on Frank's car look sweet. IMO, it's a very subtle difference from matte black, but a nice one. At times, matte black wheels just seem dirty (not clean). The solar black look almost exactly like matte black, but have just enough reflectivity or shine to keep them from looking like dirty black wheels. I really don't think you can go wrong either way though -- both will look great.

Neither fronts or rears will rub with the setup you suggested.

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Originally Posted by spicoli024

WTF! Blake or Tom, help me out with this one. I ask you two because you have the same RD. I was driving home for lunch today going down Kirby and I see a cop who had someone pulled over. His lights were on and I clearly saw him from a distance, maybe 200 yards; however, the RD did not go off until I was about 50 yards from him. That is obviously waayy too late. Are there settings for the distance on the 9500ix or something because I cannot imagine that is the maximum range?

Kyle, it sounds like the radar detector wasn't actually on until you were 50 yards away. If it had been, the RD definitely would have caught it. Was the officer in the car when you passed him? If so, you have nothing to worry about.

TLud · 12-29-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by thatarchitect

Ya the springs are sitting in the garage as we speak. PYSpeed told me that the textured black is the solar black with texture but I think that the texture takes away some shine.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...highlight=v713

This is the best example of textured black Ive found.

Now my biggest problem is getting a hold of Nawaaz's installer Jerry. We spoke a few weeks ago through PM and he said hed do the install but I have PMed him a couple times and I havent heard back. I dont have a number or the name of the shop.

I really like that textured black. That's the winner in my book.

Blake · 12-29-2009, 01:46 PM

mobile detailer just left my house, time to go shoot some pics to put the M up for sale. it was a good run, but time to get more horsies in my stable

endofanera7 · 12-29-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Blake

mobile detailer just left my house, time to go shoot some pics to put the M up for sale. it was a good run, but time to get more horsies in my stable

What's next?

Blake · 12-29-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by endofanera7

What's next?

997TT at the moment

TLud · 12-29-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Blake

997TT at the moment

[/game]

DevJ · 12-29-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Blake

997TT at the moment

hate you lol

TLud · 12-29-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Blake

here are the photos i just took: http://rogersone.com/m3 all images are full res...slow connections bewarez

So you were the SOB who stole my vanity plate and forced me to settle for my second choice.

Blake · 12-29-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TLud

So you were the SOB who stole my vanity plate and forced me to settle for my second choice.

LOL did you want that specific plate?

JC919 · 12-29-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Blake

997TT at the moment

There are still some great deals on the 7.1s out there, good luck

Blake · 12-29-2009, 02:48 PM

...and for those who requested house photos, here they are!

orange tree

avocado tree

ghosthi32 · 12-29-2009, 03:03 PM

dislike you blake

TLud · 12-29-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Blake

LOL did you want that specific plate?

Yep. I had to settle for E92 M3.

Blake · 12-29-2009, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TLud

Yep. I had to settle for E92 M3.

well you can have it in a couple months

endofanera7 · 12-29-2009, 03:37 PM

good shit Blake, 997s is definitely a good upgrade from the M3 ....but why not GT3?

Blake · 12-29-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by endofanera7

good shit Blake, 997s is definitely a good upgrade from the M3 ....but why not GT3?

i want POWAH! 700+hp plz

spicoli024 · 12-29-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TLud

Kyle, it sounds like the radar detector wasn't actually on until you were 50 yards away. If it had been, the RD definitely would have caught it. Was the officer in the car when you passed him? If so, you have nothing to worry about.

It certainly seemed as though it was on because it notified me of the speed trap I marked when I left downtown. He was in the car, but why does this not matter? I know Blake said it usually shuts off after they have caught someone, but why would it detect anything at all if their radar was off? Sorry for my ignorance, it would just be nice to know so I can keep my monthly tickets to a minimum as I had planned when I bought the damn thing.

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Originally Posted by Blake

997TT at the moment

What color? White? Manual?

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Originally Posted by TLud

So you were the SOB who stole my vanity plate and forced me to settle for my second choice.

haha you mentioned this Sunday, what are the chances of Blake having it?! That's pretty funny.

Blake · 12-29-2009, 04:49 PM

carerra white 6spd is exactly what i want

(with a vorsteiner front bumper, of course

)

spicoli024 · 12-29-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Blake

carrera white 6spd is exactly what i want

(with a vorsteiner front bumper, of course

)

You're gonna have to learn to spell it first and it's POR-shuh not POR-shh. Jk

Off to the Rockets game, Go H-town!

12-29-2009, 01:39 PM	#2159
thatarchitect Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 6MT & 2008 Yamaha R6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas iTrader: (0)	Ya the springs are sitting in the garage as we speak. PYSpeed told me that the textured black is the solar black with texture but I think that the texture takes away some shine. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...highlight=v713 This is the best example of textured black Ive found. Now my biggest problem is getting a hold of Nawaaz's installer Jerry. We spoke a few weeks ago through PM and he said hed do the install but I have PMed him a couple times and I havent heard back. I dont have a number or the name of the shop.
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ghosthi32 Banned 37 Rep 2,504 Posts Drives: Water camel Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: strait of hormuz iTrader: (0)	dislike you blake
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endofanera7 Major General 514 Rep 5,392 Posts Drives: 08 JB E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (16) Garage List 2018 Porsche GT3 [9.50]	good shit Blake, 997s is definitely a good upgrade from the M3 ....but why not GT3?
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Blake Banned 752 Rep 4,649 Posts Drives: Chevy Aveo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parent's Basement iTrader: (7)	carerra white 6spd is exactly what i want (with a vorsteiner front bumper, of course )
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