Newbie with a blank Canvas

obe100 · 02-26-2014, 05:44 PM

Hey guys….I'm new to the M community although a long-time member of the non-M family.

Attached is my blank canvas (taken with iPhone) - a '13 DCT ZCP (AW/Carbon Leather Trim/Black Novillo/NAV/Cold/Premium) and I'm already in

….

However, it's like a scope of vanilla and I'm in the planning phase for the proper toppings.

My biggest challenge is which exhaust to choose. Because the car has yet to exceed the break end period - i'm thinking rear section to start and build from there. I really like the sound of the M'Shaft GT2, but thinking it might be too loud when adding other sections. Not really interested in the MPE because of pairing limitations down the road. Akra appears to be a very nice system, but pricey. I could wait a few weeks for an event or C&C to hear "what's playing in the symphony"….but I want sound NOW.

I'll take this to the "exhaust" section, but figured I'd start here to.

Later

AlpineE92M3 · 02-26-2014, 06:19 PM

Looks good! We have the same ride! Do a stage 2 BPM sport tune with cat deletes and a Borla ATAK rear section. I love the sound of it! Guarantee your love will grow 1000x even more with those 2 mods. Also the BMW performance CF spoiler add a perfect touch. Enjoy!

obe100 · 02-26-2014, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineE92M3

Looks good! We have the same ride! Do a stage 2 BPM sport tune with cat deletes and a Borla ATAK rear section. I love the sound of it! Guarantee your love will grow 1000x even more with those 2 mods. Also the BMW performance CF spoiler add a perfect touch. Enjoy!

Thanks bro!

Much drone with your setup - specifically cruising speed on the highway? I can't wait to transform this bby.

nicebraces · 02-26-2014, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by obe100

Hey guys….I'm new to the M community although a long-time member of the non-M family.

Attached is my blank canvas (taken with iPhone) - a '13 DCT ZCP (AW/Carbon Leather Trim/Black Novillo/NAV/Cold/Premium) and I'm already in

….

However, it's like a scope of vanilla and I'm in the planning phase for the proper toppings.

My biggest challenge is which exhaust to choose. Because the car has yet to exceed the break end period - i'm thinking rear section to start and build from there. I really like the sound of the M'Shaft GT2, but thinking it might be too loud when adding other sections. Not really interested in the MPE because of pairing limitations down the road. Akra appears to be a very nice system, but pricey. I could wait a few weeks for an event or C&C to hear "what's playing in the symphony"….but I want sound NOW.

I'll take this to the "exhaust" section, but figured I'd start here to.

Later

Congrats and welcome!!! iND painted reflectors soon?

Carrozzeria · 02-26-2014, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by nicebraces

Congrats and welcome!!! iND painted reflectors soon?

This looks familiar :P

Car looks great! If you're worried about noise there are valvetronic options too! Can't wait to see updates

nicebraces · 02-26-2014, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Sales@Carrozzeria

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Originally Posted by nicebraces

Congrats and welcome!!! iND painted reflectors soon?

This looks familiar :P

Car looks great! If you're worried about noise there are valvetronic options too! Can't wait to see updates

LOL ... Keep up the great work @ Carrozzeria!!

rawdenim · 02-26-2014, 08:56 PM

One man's blank canvas is another man's painting, I guess. I'm trying to get ZCP wheels and LCI tails by this Summer!

positiveions · 02-26-2014, 10:36 PM

Looks clean. Congrats. Is that your bug? If so, what year is it? Is that the baby blue color?

INNOVATE_1 · 02-26-2014, 10:46 PM

Arkym Valvetronic.

Next question..

JTO24 · 02-27-2014, 05:30 AM

ESS axle back and test pipes... I love it! I never heard the full system in person but I've heard nothing but good things.

Irishace · 02-27-2014, 06:51 AM

Rear section only is really a waste, you can drastically improve the sound with just a primary cat delete xpipe while also increasing performance (15-20 whp). A rear section will do nothing for power.

Innovergn · 02-27-2014, 09:51 AM

Welcome aboard!!

REDBULL · 02-27-2014, 01:28 PM

IPE Valvetronic!

obe100 · 02-27-2014, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by positiveions

Looks clean. Congrats. Is that your bug? If so, what year is it? Is that the baby blue color?

Thanks. And, yes that's my bug. The color is Dove Grey…with Antique White wheels….

obe100 · 02-27-2014, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by REDBULL

IPE Valvetronic!

think this is where i'm gonna land….

obe100 · 02-27-2014, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Sales@Carrozzeria

This looks familiar :P

Car looks great! If you're worried about noise there are valvetronic options too! Can't wait to see updates

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicebraces

Congrats and welcome!!! iND painted reflectors soon?

thanks

positiveions · 02-28-2014, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by obe100

Thanks. And, yes that's my bug. The color is Dove Grey…with Antique White wheels….

Beautiful.

grantmax · 03-04-2014, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by nicebraces

Congrats and welcome!!! iND painted reflectors soon?

No. IND (or any) painted reflectors are not the move.

OP - You've got a clean looking ZCP there. Suggest you keep it clean.

02-26-2014, 05:44 PM	#1
obe100 Lieutenant 232 Rep 496 Posts Drives: on the weekends… Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (1)	Newbie with a blank Canvas Hey guys….I'm new to the M community although a long-time member of the non-M family. Attached is my blank canvas (taken with iPhone) - a '13 DCT ZCP (AW/Carbon Leather Trim/Black Novillo/NAV/Cold/Premium) and I'm already in …. However, it's like a scope of vanilla and I'm in the planning phase for the proper toppings. My biggest challenge is which exhaust to choose. Because the car has yet to exceed the break end period - i'm thinking rear section to start and build from there. I really like the sound of the M'Shaft GT2, but thinking it might be too loud when adding other sections. Not really interested in the MPE because of pairing limitations down the road. Akra appears to be a very nice system, but pricey. I could wait a few weeks for an event or C&C to hear "what's playing in the symphony"….but I want sound NOW. I'll take this to the "exhaust" section, but figured I'd start here to. Later Attached Images Last edited by obe100; 02-26-2014 at 05:55 PM..
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AlpineE92M3 Currently Driving 269 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: BPM tuned '13 AW ZCP E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (9) Garage List 2013 BMW E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Looks good! We have the same ride! Do a stage 2 BPM sport tune with cat deletes and a Borla ATAK rear section. I love the sound of it! Guarantee your love will grow 1000x even more with those 2 mods. Also the BMW performance CF spoiler add a perfect touch. Enjoy!
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rawdenim Glorious Leader 34 Rep 304 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	One man's blank canvas is another man's painting, I guess. I'm trying to get ZCP wheels and LCI tails by this Summer!
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JTO24 never could compete with Lloyd Braun 5275 Rep 5,378 Posts Drives: 2022 G80 M3 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (7)	ESS axle back and test pipes... I love it! I never heard the full system in person but I've heard nothing but good things.
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02-27-2014, 06:51 AM	#11
Irishace ElevenPointFive 326 Rep 2,450 Posts Drives: E90 335 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Rear section only is really a waste, you can drastically improve the sound with just a primary cat delete xpipe while also increasing performance (15-20 whp). A rear section will do nothing for power.
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