LMB M3 update

Straight Dave · 02-12-2012, 05:31 PM

Its been a while since I have had any pics of my car up on here so i felt it was time to post some new pics up of the new and improved M!

My journey started last summer with me buying my '11 e92 in Houston and swearing off any modding because who needs to mod a 70k car right? Wrong, dead wrong. I also think Phil was the one who gave me the mod bug after seeing his M at cars and coffee.

I began with going the conventional route with the usuals: blacked out grilles, side markers, painted reflectors. Then I got my wheels powder coated gloss black with a little bit of a matte touch and I added on a arkym front lip and thought I was done. (PS big props to Richard at M World for the mods)

I eventually felt my car lacked in the sound department and was literally on the edge of buying the akrapovic but backed out at the last minute and went with the blacked out gintani. What an amazing sounding exhaust, little to no drone and the sound is intoxicating (Word to Raz at Gintani for the hookup)

Fast forward a couple of months and one drunk driver later, im out of my arkym lip and my front bumper. Little did I know this was my chance that upgrade my front bumper. After lots of research and hair pulling I finally got my Amuse Ericson bumper and Trunk!

The pics are quick iPhone pics but i'll get some proper pics in soon.

ki__ · 02-12-2012, 05:37 PM

One of the best looking LMB M3s I have seen to date.

Except the BMW Roundels

I like those stock, just me though.

BRING ON THE PHOTOSHOOT

bavarian19 · 02-12-2012, 05:40 PM

Not really digging the mods. That, and the very aggressive body work should have some other wheels to set it off. OEM (even painted black) does not seem to match.

All of that being said, I do have the tendency to like understated mods, so take it for what its worth.

davedave · 02-12-2012, 05:41 PM

needs some yellow brembo then will be perfect !

Gkap · 02-12-2012, 06:09 PM

So much for not modding! Looks awesome man!

GIdriver · 02-12-2012, 06:17 PM

Nice looking car!!

SHADY1 · 02-12-2012, 07:07 PM

I like the mods you did on your M3, way to go with the Gintani exhaust

I have Gintani Race

. I understand how you must have felt with the drunk driver taking out your bumper and front lip spoiler. I had a tractor trailer tire take out my Hamann front lip spoiler and the bumper so I up graded to a Arkym bumper I was on the fence with a Ericson bumper but went on with Arkym

I see you are a fellow Texas member like myself. Maybe I might run into you one day

because I have a son that live in Houston and I go to car shows and events all over Texas. Good job on the mods with your M3 once again

and I know all about the mod virus

iDRIFT · 02-12-2012, 07:22 PM

looks great!

SchnellM3 · 02-12-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by KEYON

One of the best looking LMB M3s I have seen to date.

Except the BMW Roundels

I like those stock, just me though.

BRING ON THE PHOTOSHOOT

+1

Don't mess with the ROUNDEL

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

Not really digging the mods. That, and the very aggressive body work should have some other wheels to set it off. OEM (even painted black) does not seem to match.

I think a set of spacers to bring the wheels out further may help match the aggressiveness of the kit...

Great looking car nonetheless

///M Ryder · 02-12-2012, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Straight Dave

I also think Phil was the one who gave me the mod bug after seeing his M at cars and coffee.

It's amazing how you guys throw me under the bus when you spend money on mods. But I guess it's a compliment to inspire someone to do something positive

. Now that's out the way......

man.....talk about recovering from a setback.....you did a marvelous job. That front bumper is the shiznit. Are you coming to the meet & greet on the 18th? I gotta see your car...........Phil

Malakas · 02-12-2012, 09:22 PM

Looks awesome. Let see some more pics!

Mmmdreamer · 02-12-2012, 09:26 PM

I'd opt for non black after market wheels for some contrast. Already looks clean, wheels will add more wow since u got bumper and rear covered already.

Rob@StrasseWheels · 02-13-2012, 06:43 AM

Looks great so far! Can't wait to see it all done!

THE TECH · 02-13-2012, 11:42 AM

Looks great.

datbimmerdoe · 02-13-2012, 02:58 PM

looks beast! all u need now is an aggressive set of wheels.

RB1 · 02-14-2012, 02:22 AM

Gorgeous, simply stunning! Makes me wonder if I should've passed on the alpine white for the lmb. Your car has a real mean look, congrats!

IND-Distribution · 02-14-2012, 08:40 AM

That car is a set of wheels away from looking absolutely menacing.

bobbyd1961 · 02-14-2012, 08:47 AM

bad ass car bad ass neighborhood bad ass house

Straight Dave · 02-14-2012, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M Ryder

Quote:

Originally Posted by Straight Dave

I also think Phil was the one who gave me the mod bug after seeing his M at cars and coffee.

It's amazing how you guys throw me under the bus when you spend money on mods. But I guess it's a compliment to inspire someone to do something positive

. Now that's out the way......

man.....talk about recovering from a setback.....you did a marvelous job. That front bumper is the shiznit. Are you coming to the meet & greet on the 18th? I gotta see your car...........Phil

I'm def giving you the blame Phil, you had to introduce me into this modding cult! Meet and greet is way to off the map in sugar land for me but I'll make it out to a meet sooner or later

Straight Dave · 02-14-2012, 06:13 PM

As for the wheels, I totally agree with everyone that the car needs some wheels. I'm prob gonna be looking for some wide as hell wheels this summer. Always open to suggestions

bmwtech13 · 02-14-2012, 07:03 PM

The front of that car is stunning! (and so is the rest of it too)

Richard@M-World · 02-14-2012, 10:15 PM

Looking great! Hope to see you Saturday

02-12-2012, 05:31 PM	#1
Straight Dave Lieutenant 27 Rep 444 Posts Drives: 2011.5 e92 m3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	LMB M3 update Its been a while since I have had any pics of my car up on here so i felt it was time to post some new pics up of the new and improved M! My journey started last summer with me buying my '11 e92 in Houston and swearing off any modding because who needs to mod a 70k car right? Wrong, dead wrong. I also think Phil was the one who gave me the mod bug after seeing his M at cars and coffee. I began with going the conventional route with the usuals: blacked out grilles, side markers, painted reflectors. Then I got my wheels powder coated gloss black with a little bit of a matte touch and I added on a arkym front lip and thought I was done. (PS big props to Richard at M World for the mods) I eventually felt my car lacked in the sound department and was literally on the edge of buying the akrapovic but backed out at the last minute and went with the blacked out gintani. What an amazing sounding exhaust, little to no drone and the sound is intoxicating (Word to Raz at Gintani for the hookup) Fast forward a couple of months and one drunk driver later, im out of my arkym lip and my front bumper. Little did I know this was my chance that upgrade my front bumper. After lots of research and hair pulling I finally got my Amuse Ericson bumper and Trunk! The pics are quick iPhone pics but i'll get some proper pics in soon. Attached Images
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ki__ Brigadier General 409 Rep 3,479 Posts Drives: 19 M2C 6MT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2019 BMW F87 M2C [0.00]	One of the best looking LMB M3s I have seen to date. Except the BMW Roundels I like those stock, just me though. BRING ON THE PHOTOSHOOT
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02-12-2012, 05:40 PM	#3
bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	Not really digging the mods. That, and the very aggressive body work should have some other wheels to set it off. OEM (even painted black) does not seem to match. All of that being said, I do have the tendency to like understated mods, so take it for what its worth.
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02-12-2012, 05:41 PM	#4
davedave Captain 40 Rep 788 Posts Drives: Godzilla Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (7)	needs some yellow brembo then will be perfect !
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02-12-2012, 06:09 PM	#5
Gkap BMF Movement 51 Rep 3,024 Posts Drives: Women Crazy Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: GTA iTrader: (1)	So much for not modding! Looks awesome man! Last edited by Gkap; 02-13-2012 at 07:30 AM..
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GIdriver Major 68 Rep 1,359 Posts Drives: 2014 E63 AMG-S Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Somewhere in Time iTrader: (0)	Nice looking car!!
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02-12-2012, 07:07 PM	#7
SHADY1 Hamann M3 Fan 298 Rep 2,885 Posts Drives: E92 M3 & F10 M5 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Killeen, Texas iTrader: (6) Garage List 2013 BMW M5 [0.00] 2008 E92 M3 Coupe [8.14]	Wow your M3 looks awesome I like the mods you did on your M3, way to go with the Gintani exhaust I have Gintani Race . I understand how you must have felt with the drunk driver taking out your bumper and front lip spoiler. I had a tractor trailer tire take out my Hamann front lip spoiler and the bumper so I up graded to a Arkym bumper I was on the fence with a Ericson bumper but went on with Arkym I see you are a fellow Texas member like myself. Maybe I might run into you one day because I have a son that live in Houston and I go to car shows and events all over Texas. Good job on the mods with your M3 once again and I know all about the mod virus __________________ JZB,6MT, My mods 360 Forged 20inch wheels,VF650 Supercharger custom tuned,ARH Long Tube Headers,Hamann CF roof spoiler,H&R springs,CF grills,Hamann rear trunk spoiler,Hamann Side Skirts, ARKYM full CF bumper, Gintani Race exhaust, ARH X-pipe catless,RPI scoops,AA SSK, Arkym CF Double Sided Vented Hood,
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iDRIFT First Lieutenant 10 Rep 398 Posts Drives: Fast! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N.America iTrader: (0)	looks great!
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02-12-2012, 09:22 PM	#11
Malakas Lieutenant 470 Rep 454 Posts Drives: 2020 M2c Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Looks awesome. Let see some more pics! __________________ Ride: 2020 F87 M2C, 6MT Drive: Nine-Four Motorsports Before: 2013 - 3.8L GTR, first DCT 2012 - 5.2L R8 v10, 6MT 2011 - 4.0L E92 M3, 6MT
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02-12-2012, 09:26 PM	#12
Mmmdreamer Captain 46 Rep 602 Posts Drives: 08 e90 M3 Jet Black Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jersey City iTrader: (1)	I'd opt for non black after market wheels for some contrast. Already looks clean, wheels will add more wow since u got bumper and rear covered already. __________________ [08 e90 M3. Jet Black/Black. Dinan Rear Exhaust. ACM Test Pipes. ESS Tune. Eibach Pro-Kit + e36 bumpstops. 18x10 Apex Arc-8. AA Air Filter. RPI Scoops. CREE Angel Eyes. OEM Blacklines. Black Reflectors. Gloss Black Grills. Matte Black Gills. ZCP Shift Knob]
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02-13-2012, 06:43 AM	#13
Rob@StrasseWheels 458 Rep 2,586 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW G80 M3 Comp Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South Florida iTrader: (1)	Looks great so far! Can't wait to see it all done! __________________ @Strasse_Robert \| (786)701-3649 \| Robert@StrasseWheels.com \| www.StrasseWheels.com
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02-13-2012, 11:42 AM	#14
THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 307 Rep 13,093 Posts Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas iTrader: (45) Garage List 2013 Nissan GTR [0.00] 2019 Sierra Denali ... [0.00] 1999 Nissan Silvia [0.00] 1999 Nissan Skyline ... [0.00] 1998 Toyota Supra [0.00]	Looks great.
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02-13-2012, 02:58 PM	#15
datbimmerdoe Lieutenant General 1265 Rep 17,493 Posts Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PARADISE aka CANES COUNTRY iTrader: (0)	looks beast! all u need now is an aggressive set of wheels. __________________ #datbimmerdoe #thatbimmertho FOLLOW @datbimmerdoe on INSTAGRAM
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02-14-2012, 02:22 AM	#16
RB1 New Member 7 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 DCT ZCP Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Studio City,CA iTrader: (0)	Gorgeous, simply stunning! Makes me wonder if I should've passed on the alpine white for the lmb. Your car has a real mean look, congrats!
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02-14-2012, 08:40 AM	#17
IND-Distribution BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 9575 Rep 10,869 Posts Drives: G82 M4 / G87 M2 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	That car is a set of wheels away from looking absolutely menacing. __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866-963-4520 • INSTAGRAM • YOUTUBE • FACEBOOK • FLICKR
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02-14-2012, 08:47 AM	#18
bobbyd1961 Banned 43 Rep 2,406 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 sedan LeMans Blue Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: new jersey iTrader: (0)	bad ass car bad ass neighborhood bad ass house
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02-14-2012, 06:13 PM	#20
Straight Dave Lieutenant 27 Rep 444 Posts Drives: 2011.5 e92 m3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	As for the wheels, I totally agree with everyone that the car needs some wheels. I'm prob gonna be looking for some wide as hell wheels this summer. Always open to suggestions
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02-14-2012, 07:03 PM	#21
bmwtech13 Lieutenant 26 Rep 594 Posts Drives: 08 E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Herndon, Va iTrader: (0)	The front of that car is stunning! (and so is the rest of it too) __________________ -2008 Alpine White E90 M3 -1999 Diamond Schwarz E36/8 Z3 MCoupe -2006 Yamaha R6
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02-14-2012, 10:15 PM	#22
Richard@M-World 78 Rep 684 Posts Drives: NASA TTA #92 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: TX/IL iTrader: (0)	Looking great! Hope to see you Saturday __________________ Authorized AiM Dealer - Solo/Solo DL \| SmartyCam HD \| www.m-world.us
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