FS: Silver Standard IND Portfolio Project E93 M3

Silver Standard II · 06-14-2012, 07:29 PM

BIMMERPOST / Classifieds

Asking Price:

None

Item Interest

Life can be like a good book, filled with words that make chapters that result in a story. Within life, we have our personal family and our extended families. I’m thankful to have been part of the BMW family as well as accepted into the IND family.

With that said, it’s time to turn the page and close a chapter. The decision has been made; the Silver Standard needs a new home.

Let’s start with the identity of the car. It’s got a name because of what’ it represents. It’s came from months of ideas, designs and vision that resulted in an IND Portfolio car that’s resides with the best of projects from IND brothers like Michael, Nelson, Sam, Martin D, Jamie and Philip.

Sorry, the car will NOT be parted. It needs to remain what it represents, a foundational 2008 BMW M3 E93, Silverstone II, six-speed that was complimented by one of the best design teams in the aftermarket modification world using some of the most talented craftsman and parts suppliers available still today.

Foreword:

Original forum string, http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287043

If you missed this, here’s a short version of the story…

“Ilia, I’m young at heart but older than the average forum member. It’s a powerful car but a convertible so it needs to reflect a classy, timeless appearance and maintaining the BMW-DNA with the passion of the team from IND”.

Chpt 1. Interior, short (shift) and sweet

Flip a switch and the hard-top retracts to amazing OEM all black, euro-spec leather seats with some minor touches to perfectly compliment the brushed aluminum trim:

(3) Stainless Steel Pedals
Leather-Z Alcantara E-boot and shifter
BMW Performance shift knob
Rogue Engineering SSK

Chpt. 2. Exterior Stance. It always, I mean ALWAYS results in ‘the look-back’.

Vorsteiner Polyurethane front lip with IND hand-molded integration (Polyurethane bonding agent for perfect integration and durability)
Challenge diffuser with IND hand-molded integration (Polyurethane bonding agent)
3M front clear bra across front including mirrors and lights
OEM reflectors deleted and molded over using polyurethane bonding agent
Upgraded OEM 2011 tail lights with LED’s
Nitto Invo tires in 255/30/20 (F) & 285/30/20 (R)
BBS LM Wheels in 20x9.5 (F) & 20x10.5 (R), no scratches, rash or dings
Carbon Fiber ‘look’ BBS center caps
Brembo BBK, IND painted Black w/ custom Silver Brembo logo
H&R Springs with custom alignment that results in the perfect squat

Chpt. 3. Engine and Performance; the Breath & Pulse

Eisenmann Sport Exhaust
Fabspeed X-Pipe
ESS VT1-535 Supercharger Kit… The first to bear the ‘IND Black Edition’ name.

Phase 2: Forum String: Changing the Standard: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=365010

Chpt. 4. The Accolades

2010 Bimmerfest, IND booth
2011, European Car, ESS Tuning Advertisement, ‘IND Black-Edition’ Photo shoot
2012 Bimmerfest, IND booth

Chpt. 5. To Be Cont…

With only 7,300 miles, the Silver Standard is being offered at $59,987. Why did I choose this number? It’s the original amount I paid for the car and doesn’t include the cost of the ‘transformation and personality’. Of course with the credibility of the IND and ESS team, the components are backed up with the best support.

So, questions, logistics, details (OEM parts kept, receipts, etc.), I’m willing to create a mutual win if you’re interested. Please feel free to call me directly with any questions but let’s work together to complete the next chapter of the Silver Standard.

Kind regards,

-John
M. 219.218.1000

HighRevM · 06-14-2012, 08:19 PM

Nice e93. Glws

sales@ESSTuning · 06-14-2012, 08:55 PM

Outstanding car, hope it finds a good home

kchu221 · 06-14-2012, 09:16 PM

nice car! GLWS!

NOM3ERY · 06-14-2012, 09:51 PM

Very nice car. Someones going to get a beast

loflier · 06-15-2012, 12:20 AM

Holy crap. That's an amazing car.

GLWS!

persian54 · 06-15-2012, 12:58 AM

This was the car I looked at when I had my 335i dreaming of having an e93 M3....
it was my wallpaper for a while.

Love this car.

GLWS.

and I can't believe it has no miles!!

wisesoul · 06-15-2012, 01:25 AM

I WANT. Good luck with sale. You still have my favorite E93 hands down. Just perfection. Wouldn't change a thing!

cipher5 · 06-15-2012, 08:07 AM

That is a hell of a deal, and one of the best E93s on this forum. Glws John!

chris s · 06-15-2012, 08:33 AM

that's a nice deal for a for well put together car! GLWS!

Nate@IND · 06-15-2012, 08:39 AM

Perfect E93......sad to see it go

THE TECH · 06-15-2012, 08:58 AM

Clean car. GLWS.

Lalit@autocouture · 06-17-2012, 07:13 PM

Beautiful. Glws.

omegaSMP300 · 06-18-2012, 04:15 PM

wow. very nice car. best of luck with the sale!

dsu* · 06-18-2012, 04:47 PM

What's the original MSRP of the car, what kind of options does it have? Are you the original owner?

Maybe i missed it, you paid 59k for the car originally? how?

Silver Standard II · 06-18-2012, 09:46 PM

Not sure of the original MSRP as I'm the second owner and purchased the car ni 2009 with around 2,200 miles. We (team IND and I) were looking for a coupe but with the previous year being a bit 'financially challenging' for some, the timing of finding an E93 helped create a great deal and a sound base for an excelllent project car.

I don't think I have the cold weather package but not sure you'd need it? Take a look at the options list is currently has...

-J

serturbo · 06-20-2012, 02:15 AM

Absolutely flippin gorgeous e92. What a great price for it too!! GLWS I'm sure the new owner will be extremely happy!!

driftmotion · 06-20-2012, 09:50 AM

what you guys need is a C63 as your next project car .... I might know someone that has one

Nick312 · 06-20-2012, 01:47 PM

Just met John and the Silver Standard a couple weeks ago at IND, someone is going to be a very lucky E93 owner! GLWS

iamcpap · 06-20-2012, 01:56 PM

GLWS. Nice chatting at IND the other day. Never thought you would actually sell it!

TTG · 06-20-2012, 05:48 PM

Not a fan of convertibles but this is a very very nice one....

You can at least let us know some basic info about the car (complicated ones are obvious)

-What Year is it?
-Looks like it has Nav & PDC
-You have the cold weather pack since the car has headlight washers.

GLWS..... such a beauty with such low miles!

Silver Standard II · 06-20-2012, 07:57 PM

My apologies guys...maybe if I spent more time in the car, I would know more???

Yes, it''s a 2008 with the Cold Weather package which includes heated seats and PDC, Sirius- XM, NAV and I'm including the wind jammer which came with the car.

Oh, and it has this really cool M button

06-14-2012, 07:29 PM	#1
Silver Standard II John 3:16 3 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 10 550i & 08 M3 VERT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	FS: Silver Standard IND Portfolio Project E93 M3 BIMMERPOST / Classifieds Asking Price: None Item Interest Life can be like a good book, filled with words that make chapters that result in a story. Within life, we have our personal family and our extended families. I’m thankful to have been part of the BMW family as well as accepted into the IND family. With that said, it’s time to turn the page and close a chapter. The decision has been made; the Silver Standard needs a new home. Let’s start with the identity of the car. It’s got a name because of what’ it represents. It’s came from months of ideas, designs and vision that resulted in an IND Portfolio car that’s resides with the best of projects from IND brothers like Michael, Nelson, Sam, Martin D, Jamie and Philip. Sorry, the car will NOT be parted. It needs to remain what it represents, a foundational 2008 BMW M3 E93, Silverstone II, six-speed that was complimented by one of the best design teams in the aftermarket modification world using some of the most talented craftsman and parts suppliers available still today. Foreword: Original forum string, http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287043 If you missed this, here’s a short version of the story… “Ilia, I’m young at heart but older than the average forum member. It’s a powerful car but a convertible so it needs to reflect a classy, timeless appearance and maintaining the BMW-DNA with the passion of the team from IND”. Chpt 1. Interior, short (shift) and sweet Flip a switch and the hard-top retracts to amazing OEM all black, euro-spec leather seats with some minor touches to perfectly compliment the brushed aluminum trim: (3) Stainless Steel Pedals Leather-Z Alcantara E-boot and shifter BMW Performance shift knob Rogue Engineering SSK Chpt. 2. Exterior Stance. It always, I mean ALWAYS results in ‘the look-back’. Vorsteiner Polyurethane front lip with IND hand-molded integration (Polyurethane bonding agent for perfect integration and durability) Challenge diffuser with IND hand-molded integration (Polyurethane bonding agent) 3M front clear bra across front including mirrors and lights OEM reflectors deleted and molded over using polyurethane bonding agent Upgraded OEM 2011 tail lights with LED’s Nitto Invo tires in 255/30/20 (F) & 285/30/20 (R) BBS LM Wheels in 20x9.5 (F) & 20x10.5 (R), no scratches, rash or dings Carbon Fiber ‘look’ BBS center caps Brembo BBK, IND painted Black w/ custom Silver Brembo logo H&R Springs with custom alignment that results in the perfect squat Chpt. 3. Engine and Performance; the Breath & Pulse Eisenmann Sport Exhaust Fabspeed X-Pipe ESS VT1-535 Supercharger Kit… The first to bear the ‘IND Black Edition’ name. Phase 2: Forum String: Changing the Standard: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=365010 Chpt. 4. The Accolades 2010 Bimmerfest, IND booth 2011, European Car, ESS Tuning Advertisement, ‘IND Black-Edition’ Photo shoot 2012 Bimmerfest, IND booth Chpt. 5. To Be Cont… With only 7,300 miles, the Silver Standard is being offered at $59,987. Why did I choose this number? It’s the original amount I paid for the car and doesn’t include the cost of the ‘transformation and personality’. Of course with the credibility of the IND and ESS team, the components are backed up with the best support. So, questions, logistics, details (OEM parts kept, receipts, etc.), I’m willing to create a mutual win if you’re interested. Please feel free to call me directly with any questions but let’s work together to complete the next chapter of the Silver Standard. Kind regards, -John M. 219.218.1000 __________________ -John *iND Portfolio* Project** ESS VT1-535,20"BBS.LM,Nitto.Invo,ColorMatched Brembos,H&R's,Vorsteiner.Lip(iND.Molded),Challenge .Rear(iND.Molded),OEM.Perf.Shift, LeatherZ.Alcantara Shift & E-Boot,Eisenmann SP w/Fabspeed.X-Pipe-Thank You iND!
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06-14-2012, 08:19 PM	#2
HighRevM First Lieutenant 15 Rep 371 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Nice e93. Glws __________________ E90 6mt Jerez
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06-14-2012, 08:55 PM	#3
sales@ESSTuning 391 Rep 3,149 Posts Drives: ESS M3 / M4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: AZ iTrader: (6)	Outstanding car, hope it finds a good home
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06-14-2012, 09:16 PM	#4
kchu221 JDM whore 188 Rep 3,341 Posts Drives: 2009 997.1 Turbo Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: los angeles iTrader: (11)	nice car! GLWS! __________________ 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2
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06-14-2012, 09:51 PM	#5
NOM3ERY Banned 31 Rep 487 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bronx,ny iTrader: (5)	Very nice car. Someones going to get a beast
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06-15-2012, 12:20 AM	#6
loflier Private First Class 9 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 2011 ZCP DCT E92 2005 4Runner Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Crestview FL iTrader: (0)	Holy crap. That's an amazing car. GLWS!
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06-15-2012, 12:58 AM	#7
persian54 Lieutenant General 923 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	This was the car I looked at when I had my 335i dreaming of having an e93 M3.... it was my wallpaper for a while. Love this car. GLWS. and I can't believe it has no miles!! __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550
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06-15-2012, 01:25 AM	#8
wisesoul Savoir Faire 74 Rep 1,772 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Ca iTrader: (0)	I WANT. Good luck with sale. You still have my favorite E93 hands down. Just perfection. Wouldn't change a thing! __________________ Current: Alpine White F10 M5\|H&R springs\|12mm/10mm spacers\|Eisenmann Race Sold:Imola Yellow RS4-KW V3\|MTM 10mm spacers\|Hotchkis rear sway bar\|APR Stage 1\|Milltek Catless\|RNS-E\|Euro RS4 Flat bottom Steering Wheel Sold:E46 323i
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06-15-2012, 08:07 AM	#9
cipher5 506 Rep 3,469 Posts Drives: 2020 Donington Grey X3M Comp Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (12)	That is a hell of a deal, and one of the best E93s on this forum. Glws John!
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06-15-2012, 08:33 AM	#10
chris s Major General 1250 Rep 6,912 Posts Drives: 2022 Dravit G80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (12)	that's a nice deal for a for well put together car! GLWS! __________________ 2022 Dravit/Fiona M3cx - Dinan midpipe w/VC, NW Carbonhaus CF, AST Springs, FC Spacers...more to come! 2016 Indi F80 M3 - SMB\|Amaro \| Mode Carbon \| ESS \| Akra EVO \| KW HAS...SOLD 2012 MR e92 M3 DCT, ESS SC, Brembo BBK, BBS FI... GONE but not forgotten! 2008 AW e92 M3 6MT, ESS SC, BBS LM's...SOLD!
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06-15-2012, 08:39 AM	#11
Nate@IND BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 2868 Rep 11,374 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (19)	Perfect E93......sad to see it go __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866-963-4520 • FACEBOOK • INSTAGRAM • FLICKR
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06-15-2012, 08:58 AM	#12
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]	Clean car. GLWS.
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06-17-2012, 07:13 PM	#13
Lalit@autocouture BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 374 Rep 1,374 Posts Drives: Tributo, Superfast, M5cs Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: 201 iTrader: (2)	Beautiful. Glws.
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06-18-2012, 04:15 PM	#14
omegaSMP300 Lieutenant 65 Rep 520 Posts Drives: Macan S, Boxster GTS, R8 V10+ Join Date: May 2012 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	wow. very nice car. best of luck with the sale!
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06-18-2012, 04:47 PM	#15
dsu* Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 269 Posts Drives: no rides, i walk =) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Newport Beach, NYC, Taiwan iTrader: (1)	What's the original MSRP of the car, what kind of options does it have? Are you the original owner? Maybe i missed it, you paid 59k for the car originally? how?
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06-18-2012, 09:46 PM	#16
Silver Standard II John 3:16 3 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 10 550i & 08 M3 VERT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	Not sure of the original MSRP as I'm the second owner and purchased the car ni 2009 with around 2,200 miles. We (team IND and I) were looking for a coupe but with the previous year being a bit 'financially challenging' for some, the timing of finding an E93 helped create a great deal and a sound base for an excelllent project car. I don't think I have the cold weather package but not sure you'd need it? Take a look at the options list is currently has... -J __________________ -John *iND Portfolio* Project** ESS VT1-535,20"BBS.LM,Nitto.Invo,ColorMatched Brembos,H&R's,Vorsteiner.Lip(iND.Molded),Challenge .Rear(iND.Molded),OEM.Perf.Shift, LeatherZ.Alcantara Shift & E-Boot,Eisenmann SP w/Fabspeed.X-Pipe-Thank You iND!
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06-20-2012, 02:15 AM	#17
serturbo New Member 6 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2019 GS F 10th anniversary Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Absolutely flippin gorgeous e92. What a great price for it too!! GLWS I'm sure the new owner will be extremely happy!!
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06-20-2012, 09:50 AM	#18
driftmotion Captain 34 Rep 783 Posts Drives: i3, 335i GT, e46 M3 vert SC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	what you guys need is a C63 as your next project car .... I might know someone that has one
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06-20-2012, 01:47 PM	#19
Nick312 New Member 2 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2013 AW E93 328i \| 2013 AW E70 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sausalito iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW E70 X5 35i [0.00] 2013 BMW E93 328i [0.00]	Just met John and the Silver Standard a couple weeks ago at IND, someone is going to be a very lucky E93 owner! GLWS
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06-20-2012, 01:56 PM	#20
iamcpap Captain 53 Rep 920 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW X5M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (7)	GLWS. Nice chatting at IND the other day. Never thought you would actually sell it! __________________ 2010 E70 X5M \| Black \| Black \| Stock for now. 2008 E90 M3 \| Interlagos Blue \| Speed Cloth \| Sold 2011 E92 M3 ZCP \| Space Grey \| Black \| Sold
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06-20-2012, 05:48 PM	#21
TTG ... 936 Rep 4,326 Posts Drives: M340 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [7.84] 2007 335 Coupe (ret ... [9.00]	Not a fan of convertibles but this is a very very nice one.... You can at least let us know some basic info about the car (complicated ones are obvious) -What Year is it? -Looks like it has Nav & PDC -You have the cold weather pack since the car has headlight washers. GLWS..... such a beauty with such low miles! __________________ 2020 G20 M340 xDrive - Portimao Blue - ZDA\|ZPP\|ZPX\|1CR\|1PE\|6NW\|6WD 2016 F10 535i xDrive - AW - Retired 2011 E92 M3 - AW……………....ED April 29th, 2010 - Retired 2007 E92 335i -Space Gray.....ED Oct 19th, 2006 - Retired
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06-20-2012, 07:57 PM	#22
Silver Standard II John 3:16 3 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 10 550i & 08 M3 VERT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	My apologies guys...maybe if I spent more time in the car, I would know more??? Yes, it''s a 2008 with the Cold Weather package which includes heated seats and PDC, Sirius- XM, NAV and I'm including the wind jammer which came with the car. Oh, and it has this really cool M button __________________ -John *iND Portfolio* Project** ESS VT1-535,20"BBS.LM,Nitto.Invo,ColorMatched Brembos,H&R's,Vorsteiner.Lip(iND.Molded),Challenge .Rear(iND.Molded),OEM.Perf.Shift, LeatherZ.Alcantara Shift & E-Boot,Eisenmann SP w/Fabspeed.X-Pipe-Thank You iND!
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