MY 2011 MW Build Begins... E9x M3 Part II + Historical Build Photos

SignatureJames · 07-26-2011, 11:46 AM

It hasn't even been a full year since the departure of my previous E90 M3 after driving some various vehicles in between the short duration, I missed the daily duties, high-rev V8 and the modern technology amenities so I couldn't resist when I saw this beauty sitting on the lot @ Long Beach BMW. It was a bit more in terms of price & options of what I wanted but I will give it up to Will Shaw @ LB BMW for making some magic happen for me... no b*lls*it

2011 Mineral White/ Black
DCT
ZCP (I know a waste for someone modifying but waiting sucks too...)
Premium, etc...
blah blah blah... you get the picture

Like how I do with any of my other daily driver/ project cars, I try to waste a minimal amount of time getting started and attacking the areas that I do not like out of the box.

Being in the apparel & sneaker business, everything has to sit proper and clean and the condition and style of way my car is represented is an extension of myself. I am fortunate enough to have a shop that can withstand my pickiness, time frames and constant email bombing from me

This time around, I hooked up with EAS Family to get this build started. The objective on this E92 isn't to build the most powerful or the gaudiest of CF & FRP body parts all around. I had simple objectives and I knew my modding would be a culmination of compromises, comfort and reliability. An oxymoron for anyone that knows what is involved with car tuning these days...

1) daily driving practicality 2) clean aesthetics, as Tom @ EAS says to me all the time, "less is more" and 3) and still FUN @ 3-4x a year track duties

BUT....

That all changed when SEMA 2011 came around and phase 2 then 3 followed... Like all my other previous projects, my creativity and boredom took over and here you go!

Credits for all the body work/ paint to Signature Autobody

*** I will be using this as my official build thread for this particular vehicle! ***

1 Week Old - AiB LED, KW Variant 3, Macht Schnell EDC Modules, Macht Schnell 20/15 spacers, Akrapovic "Black Edition" Evolution Exhaust System, Akrapovic Delete-R

UPDATE 10.31.11 *** SEMA BOUND ***

*** Current Modifications List *** (as of 2.24.12)

Engine:
VF Engineering VF620 Supercharger Kit
Vorsteiner Titanium Exhaust
Challenge Race X Pipe (Cat Delete(s) + Secondary Resonators)

Suspension:
KW Variant 3 Coilovers
Brembo GT F/R 380mm 6 Piston Front/ 4 Piston Rear

Wheels:
Vorsteiner VS110 19x10 +28 19x11 +25 (Textured Gunmetal)
Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 265/30/19 & 295/30/19
Macht Schnell TPMS Module
Macht Schnell 5mm Spacer

Exterior:
Vorsteiner GTS3 Front Bumper
Vorsteiner GTS-V Carbon Rear Diffuser
Vorsteiner Aero Bootlid
AiB Version 4.0 LED Angel Eyes
BMW Edition Black Chrome Kidneys & Side Gills

Interior
(2) Recaro Japan SR-7 Adjustable Seats Black
(2) Recaro Japan Floor Mounts + Rails + Slider System

Coding:
DVD in Motion
Air Bag Error Light Off (Racing Seat Install Purposes)
Seatblet Error Light Off (Racing Seat Install Purposes)
Eurocode Amber Corner Light Delete (Only Want Focus on AiB w/o the hideous Orange Corner Light Distractions)
One Touch Window Operations w/ Doors Open
Remote Window Roll Up/ Down
Remote Window Fold In/ Out
Gas Light Alert @ 1/8 Tank (versus standard 1/4)

Update 5/20/12

studio shots c/o Anthony @ EAS prior to Bimmerfest 2012 roll out!

My car was represented in the Vorsteiner Booth as the Catalog E92 M3!

SignatureJames · 07-26-2011, 11:46 AM

just for s*its & giggles, some of my old previous builds...

Previous Daily Driver/ Project Car Builds from oldest to newest

E46 M3 I

CLS55

ASM 350Z

Porsche 911

E90 M3

Mini Cooper S

E46 M3 II

a burrito · 07-26-2011, 11:57 AM

G2's make me envious

Jameson@Alpine · 07-26-2011, 12:09 PM

Rob@StrasseWheels · 07-26-2011, 12:17 PM

wow beautiful!

IND-Distribution · 07-26-2011, 12:17 PM

You sir have some great taste.

8_is_enough · 07-26-2011, 12:18 PM

are those 19s or 20s on the E90?

all of your cars are

SignatureJames · 07-26-2011, 12:23 PM

20's on the E90, 19's on the E92

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Originally Posted by rclee337

are those 19s or 20s on the E90?

all of your cars are

mad villain · 07-26-2011, 12:24 PM

wow! all ur cars look great!

jaekeem · 07-26-2011, 02:43 PM

Looks amazing jsyang15

Bart@AUTOcouture · 07-26-2011, 03:10 PM

Looks like a fun build, subscribed

Hankdoll · 07-26-2011, 03:13 PM

you>me

KRUZNM3 · 07-26-2011, 04:02 PM

Damn you had some sick ass cars!! Our Porsche looked sick too!!

KRUZNM3 · 07-26-2011, 04:03 PM

Oops I mean "your"

GT1281 · 07-26-2011, 05:24 PM

Rough life!

tom @ eas · 07-26-2011, 06:02 PM

Love everything on this build, this is already an awesome M3.

You waste no time my friend!

fastrack · 07-26-2011, 06:34 PM

looks great

mkPOTO · 07-26-2011, 08:02 PM

amazing! that porsche looks like martian ds

Sickwitit · 07-26-2011, 08:27 PM

Good Lawd what a collection. Flipping beautiful combo with the Mineral White!

bavarian19 · 07-26-2011, 10:58 PM

Possible Hero · 07-26-2011, 11:18 PM

It was ALL going good and then....MINI. DOH!

Haha cars looks great mate. Awesome taste

onnex · 07-26-2011, 11:23 PM

shoe business must be aweful

all great looking cars tho!

07-26-2011, 11:46 AM	#1
SignatureJames Lieutenant Colonel 232 Rep 1,522 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M5 Competition Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (15)	MY 2011 MW Build Begins... E9x M3 Part II + Historical Build Photos It hasn't even been a full year since the departure of my previous E90 M3 after driving some various vehicles in between the short duration, I missed the daily duties, high-rev V8 and the modern technology amenities so I couldn't resist when I saw this beauty sitting on the lot @ Long Beach BMW. It was a bit more in terms of price & options of what I wanted but I will give it up to Will Shaw @ LB BMW for making some magic happen for me... no bllsit 2011 Mineral White/ Black DCT ZCP (I know a waste for someone modifying but waiting sucks too...) Premium, etc... blah blah blah... you get the picture Like how I do with any of my other daily driver/ project cars, I try to waste a minimal amount of time getting started and attacking the areas that I do not like out of the box. Being in the apparel & sneaker business, everything has to sit proper and clean and the condition and style of way my car is represented is an extension of myself. I am fortunate enough to have a shop that can withstand my pickiness, time frames and constant email bombing from me This time around, I hooked up with EAS Family to get this build started. The objective on this E92 isn't to build the most powerful or the gaudiest of CF & FRP body parts all around. I had simple objectives and I knew my modding would be a culmination of compromises, comfort and reliability. An oxymoron for anyone that knows what is involved with car tuning these days... 1) daily driving practicality 2) clean aesthetics, as Tom @ EAS says to me all the time, "less is more" and 3) and still FUN @ 3-4x a year track duties BUT.... That all changed when SEMA 2011 came around and phase 2 then 3 followed... Like all my other previous projects, my creativity and boredom took over and here you go! Credits for all the body work/ paint to Signature Autobody * I will be using this as my official build thread for this particular vehicle! * 1 Week Old - AiB LED, KW Variant 3, Macht Schnell EDC Modules, Macht Schnell 20/15 spacers, Akrapovic "Black Edition" Evolution Exhaust System, Akrapovic Delete-R UPDATE 10.31.11 * SEMA BOUND * * Current Modifications List * (as of 2.24.12) Engine: VF Engineering VF620 Supercharger Kit Vorsteiner Titanium Exhaust Challenge Race X Pipe (Cat Delete(s) + Secondary Resonators) Suspension: KW Variant 3 Coilovers Brembo GT F/R 380mm 6 Piston Front/ 4 Piston Rear Wheels: Vorsteiner VS110 19x10 +28 19x11 +25 (Textured Gunmetal) Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 265/30/19 & 295/30/19 Macht Schnell TPMS Module Macht Schnell 5mm Spacer Exterior: Vorsteiner GTS3 Front Bumper Vorsteiner GTS-V Carbon Rear Diffuser Vorsteiner Aero Bootlid AiB Version 4.0 LED Angel Eyes BMW Edition Black Chrome Kidneys & Side Gills Interior (2) Recaro Japan SR-7 Adjustable Seats Black (2) Recaro Japan Floor Mounts + Rails + Slider System Coding: DVD in Motion Air Bag Error Light Off (Racing Seat Install Purposes) Seatblet Error Light Off (Racing Seat Install Purposes) Eurocode Amber Corner Light Delete (Only Want Focus on AiB w/o the hideous Orange Corner Light Distractions) One Touch Window Operations w/ Doors Open Remote Window Roll Up/ Down Remote Window Fold In/ Out Gas Light Alert @ 1/8 Tank (versus standard 1/4) Update 5/20/12 studio shots c/o Anthony @ EAS prior to Bimmerfest 2012 roll out! My car was represented in the Vorsteiner Booth as the Catalog E92 M3! Last edited by SignatureJames; 09-27-2014 at 12:45 AM..
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SignatureJames Lieutenant Colonel 232 Rep 1,522 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M5 Competition Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (15)	just for sits & giggles, some of my old previous builds... Previous Daily Driver/ Project Car Builds from oldest to newest* E46 M3 I CLS55 ASM 350Z Porsche 911 E90 M3 Mini Cooper S E46 M3 II __________________ "if you ain't first, you're last!" 1992 Acura NSX / 1998 Acura Integra Type R / 2023 BMW M5 Competition / 2019 Porsche Cayenne S / 2023 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo
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