^^Shimmy23's IB/Bamboo Pictorial Journal^^

shimmy23 · 01-06-2017, 05:35 PM

Had a little journal on my e46 M back in the day, so I thought I'd share my e90 build too. Link to e46 build here:
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=440306

This thread will serve as a pictorial of my ownership.

I picked up my "new to me" e90 IB/bamboo back in July, purchase from a fellow forum member here. I initially was not on the hunt for any specific color, rather options took priority. It just so happened that this Interlagos Blue checked all my requirements and was reasonably priced. After a few texts, calls and conversations with the Seller, this IB was loaded onto the trailer and headed up to the PNW.

What I loved about this car was the clean and up to date maintenance history. Not only had the previous owner taken excellent care of this car, but RBs and TAs had already been replaced as preventative maintenance! Its been a Cali car its entire life!

2008 IB/Bamboo, 6MT w/EDC (purchased @75k miles)

Here she is being unloaded at my house and in stock form

Future plans and modifications:

Exterior/Interior:
BMWP front kidney grill installed 8/2016
BMWP CF side mirrors installed 6/2017
BMWP CF rear spoiler installed 6/2017
ACM CF GTS lip installed 6/2017
IND color matched side reflectors - installed by PO
IND color matched side gills installed 8/2018
IND light tinted side markers installed 5/2018
IND Red Start/Stop and M button installed 7/2018
IND black M3 emblem installed 8/2018
Oneighty headlight retrofit - installed 5/2017
BMWP Rennsport Steering wheel - installed 10/2019
BMWP non-m alcantara shift boot w/ZHP knob - installed 11/2019
BMWP e-brake alcantara boot - installed 9/2016
BMWP Gloss CF trim - installed 7/2018
BMWP pedals - installed 10/2019
35% Formula One tint - installed by PO
LCI rear update - installed 12/2016

Engine/Exhaust:
M Performance exhaust - installed 4/2018
Eventuri CF Intake w/lid- installed 2/2019
CarboProject- installed 1/2019
Dinan strut bars- installed 2/2019

Suspension/Brakes:
Ohlins R/T Coilovers - installed 1/4/2018

Wheels/Tires:
ZCPs on Conti DWS SOLD
Custom 3piece BBS RSGT 20" wheels - SOLD
Custom 3piece BBS RS2 19" wheels - SOLD
Apex bronze EC-7 18" wheels - CURRENT

Electronics:
V1 Radar, hard wired - installed 7/2016
EDC coded out

shimmy23 · 01-06-2017, 05:46 PM

Reserved for maintenance:
Purchased car at 75k miles

75k - full interior/exterior paint detail
77k - replaced all window weather stripping on windshield and rear window (OEM parts)
78k - flushed steering fluid and replaced reservoir (OEM parts)
78k - flushed brake fluid
83k - oil change using castrol 10w-60
86k - changed all pulleys, tensioners, belts, and hardware (OEM parts)
92k - oil change using OEM BMW 10w-60
95K - transmission and differential fluid change, spark plugs, throttle body hoses/clamps (OEM parts)
100k - oil change using OEM BMW 10w-60
104k - replaced coolant, hoses, water pump, thermostat, temp sensor, misc o rings (OEM parts)
105k on 2/28/20 - replace original battery with duralast platinum
107k - oil change using OEM BMW 10w-60
113k - oil change using OEM BMW 10w-60

JJH · 01-06-2017, 05:53 PM

Congrats - nice pickup. IB FTW!!!

mmbv1000 · 01-06-2017, 08:42 PM

Nice - been waiting for this! I loved your e46; had one around the same time you did and you almost convinced me to FI. Alas I had a second kid and I ended up in an e90 as well. Great car and glad you're posting!

roastbeef · 01-07-2017, 09:49 AM

looks like a nice pickup. welcome to the club (that you're already in). looking forward to more pics of the additions.

INDCISV · 01-10-2017, 09:12 AM

nice find, car looks good. I almost went with a IB e92 when I was looking, definitely a gorgeous color!

shimmy23 · 01-10-2017, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJH

Congrats - nice pickup. IB FTW!!!

always loved the color on the e46 and was super lucky to nail an e90.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sansin

Nice - been waiting for this! I loved your e46; had one around the same time you did and you almost convinced me to FI. Alas I had a second kid and I ended up in an e90 as well. Great car and glad you're posting!

Thanks man and I remember your e46... CB right? I still wish I would have kept the e46. I miss it a lot. Did you get the LCI rear figured out?

Quote:

Originally Posted by roastbeef

looks like a nice pickup. welcome to the club (that you're already in). looking forward to more pics of the additions.

Thanks roast! I'll try and kept some "stock" photos once I have some time out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by reforM3d

nice find, car looks good. I also went with a IB e92 when I was looking, definitely a gorgeous color!

the fastest color!

Stronie · 01-10-2017, 09:47 PM

The E46 is nice. Can't wait to see this one.

m3_love · 01-11-2017, 11:42 AM

Congrats on the new M. I have seen your car on m3forums when I had my e46 M, and it was a beautiful e46, enjoy the new car man!

dj_dub · 01-11-2017, 11:59 AM

Can't wait to see the wheels brotha!

mmbv1000 · 01-11-2017, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy23

Thanks man and I remember your e46... CB right? I still wish I would have kept the e46. I miss it a lot. Did you get the LCI rear figured out

Yup. CB with brombachers. Really miss that thing but the e90 is certainly making up for it

Stopped looking for the LCI upgrade. After wheels, suspension, exhaust, and some small cosmetic upgrades I had to take a break and just enjoy for a while.

Keep us updated!

zcspec · 01-11-2017, 11:04 PM

We need to get together brother. Been too long.

Nguyener · 01-12-2017, 11:56 AM

Your E46 was awesome! Looking forward to your E90 coming together

JEllis · 01-14-2017, 11:41 PM

Nice clean car, great that the RBs have already been taken care of.

Frozen · 01-21-2017, 01:11 PM

Beautiful Car!

jamba · 01-21-2017, 01:39 PM

Nice!

Did you change out the shocks before installing the swift springs?

If you're free, would love to see the drop in person. I'm planning the same with the same wheels + spacers.

Did you install the springs yourself?

jiggz · 07-17-2017, 05:00 PM

After seeing your car this weekend and the corresponding linked picture gallery below, I'd say your build thread is quite outdated!

https://www.flickr.com/gp/122451923@N04/9473uE

Chuck's M3 · 07-17-2017, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jiggz

After seeing your car this weekend and the corresponding linked picture gallery below, I'd say your build thread is quite outdated!

https://www.flickr.com/gp/122451923@N04/9473uE

Are you suggesting a photoshoot update?

Cause I'll charge test fitting a 219m front/rear wheel for brake clearance!

shimmy23 · 07-20-2017, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhoneil

Nice!

Did you change out the shocks before installing the swift springs?

If you're free, would love to see the drop in person. I'm planning the same with the same wheels + spacers.

Did you install the springs yourself?

yes, did the install myself and running OEM EDC shocks. love it so far.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jiggz

After seeing your car this weekend and the corresponding linked picture gallery below, I'd say your build thread is quite outdated!

https://www.flickr.com/gp/122451923@N04/9473uE

I'm due for a good shoot. I just can't bring myself to get up super early and hit the spots I like.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck's M3

Are you suggesting a photoshoot update?

Cause I'll charge test fitting a 219m front/rear wheel for brake clearance!

I don't live far from ya. Hop on over and we'll test fit em.

shimmy23 · 08-27-2017, 10:44 AM

Finally threw my custom 20" BBS RSGTs on! Fitment is spot on with no spacers. Parts are piling up on the garage, including a set of ohlins coilovers I need to install.

shimmy23 · 12-28-2017, 05:08 PM

12/28/17
Did some maintenance today. The deflection pulley was on its way out, so while I had the intake and fan clutch assembly removed I decided to just replace all pulleys, tensioners, belts and associated hardware.

Used this page for torque specs
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...lement/PgzXOMt

And this page for the DIYer
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1162212

Quick shots of old tensioners and a couple pulleys (deflection pulley not shown)

all done!

shimmy23 · 01-04-2018, 07:22 PM

1/4/17
Installed my Ohlins R/T coilovers. I previously had swift springs paired with OEM EDC. While I was very happy with the swift springs, I wanted to be a little lower. Since I rarely used the EDC, I opted for a beautiful set of Ohlins.

followed a few DIYer threads:
http://billswebspace.com/M3HRSpringInstallation
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65204
https://www.ohlins.com/app/uploads/w...MI_BMSMI40.pdf

01-06-2017, 05:35 PM	#1
shimmy23 F15 daddymobile 2341 Rep 3,507 Posts Drives: GS X5 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (3)	^^Shimmy23's IB/Bamboo Pictorial Journal^^ Had a little journal on my e46 M back in the day, so I thought I'd share my e90 build too. Link to e46 build here: http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=440306 This thread will serve as a pictorial of my ownership. I picked up my "new to me" e90 IB/bamboo back in July, purchase from a fellow forum member here. I initially was not on the hunt for any specific color, rather options took priority. It just so happened that this Interlagos Blue checked all my requirements and was reasonably priced. After a few texts, calls and conversations with the Seller, this IB was loaded onto the trailer and headed up to the PNW. What I loved about this car was the clean and up to date maintenance history. Not only had the previous owner taken excellent care of this car, but RBs and TAs had already been replaced as preventative maintenance! Its been a Cali car its entire life! 2008 IB/Bamboo, 6MT w/EDC (purchased @75k miles) Here she is being unloaded at my house and in stock form Future plans and modifications: Exterior/Interior: BMWP front kidney grill installed 8/2016 BMWP CF side mirrors installed 6/2017 BMWP CF rear spoiler installed 6/2017 ACM CF GTS lip installed 6/2017 IND color matched side reflectors - installed by PO IND color matched side gills installed 8/2018 IND light tinted side markers installed 5/2018 IND Red Start/Stop and M button installed 7/2018 IND black M3 emblem installed 8/2018 Oneighty headlight retrofit - installed 5/2017 BMWP Rennsport Steering wheel - installed 10/2019 BMWP non-m alcantara shift boot w/ZHP knob - installed 11/2019 BMWP e-brake alcantara boot - installed 9/2016 BMWP Gloss CF trim - installed 7/2018 BMWP pedals - installed 10/2019 35% Formula One tint - installed by PO LCI rear update - installed 12/2016 Engine/Exhaust: M Performance exhaust - installed 4/2018 Eventuri CF Intake w/lid- installed 2/2019 CarboProject- installed 1/2019 Dinan strut bars- installed 2/2019 Suspension/Brakes: Ohlins R/T Coilovers - installed 1/4/2018 Wheels/Tires: ZCPs on Conti DWS SOLD Custom 3piece BBS RSGT 20" wheels - SOLD Custom 3piece BBS RS2 19" wheels - SOLD Apex bronze EC-7 18" wheels - CURRENT Electronics: V1 Radar, hard wired - installed 7/2016 EDC coded out __________________ -brandon F15 Glacier Silver journal Last edited by shimmy23; 04-23-2023 at 10:15 AM..
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shimmy23 F15 daddymobile 2341 Rep 3,507 Posts Drives: GS X5 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (3)	Reserved for maintenance: Purchased car at 75k miles 75k - full interior/exterior paint detail 77k - replaced all window weather stripping on windshield and rear window (OEM parts) 78k - flushed steering fluid and replaced reservoir (OEM parts) 78k - flushed brake fluid 83k - oil change using castrol 10w-60 86k - changed all pulleys, tensioners, belts, and hardware (OEM parts) 92k - oil change using OEM BMW 10w-60 95K - transmission and differential fluid change, spark plugs, throttle body hoses/clamps (OEM parts) 100k - oil change using OEM BMW 10w-60 104k - replaced coolant, hoses, water pump, thermostat, temp sensor, misc o rings (OEM parts) 105k on 2/28/20 - replace original battery with duralast platinum 107k - oil change using OEM BMW 10w-60 113k - oil change using OEM BMW 10w-60 __________________ -brandon F15 Glacier Silver journal Last edited by shimmy23; 04-23-2023 at 10:14 AM..
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01-06-2017, 05:53 PM	#3
JJH Major 542 Rep 1,107 Posts Drives: IB E92 M3 DCT; SG E90 325i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canberra, Australia iTrader: (1)	Congrats - nice pickup. IB FTW!!! __________________
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01-06-2017, 08:42 PM	#4
mmbv1000 Banned 78 Rep 337 Posts Drives: G35 Coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wyoming iTrader: (7)	Nice - been waiting for this! I loved your e46; had one around the same time you did and you almost convinced me to FI. Alas I had a second kid and I ended up in an e90 as well. Great car and glad you're posting!
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01-07-2017, 09:49 AM	#5
roastbeef Lieutenant General 11582 Rep 12,722 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	looks like a nice pickup. welcome to the club (that you're already in). looking forward to more pics of the additions. __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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01-10-2017, 09:12 AM	#6
INDCISV Private First Class 18 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW 340i [0.00] 2009 BMW M3 E92 [0.00]	nice find, car looks good. I almost went with a IB e92 when I was looking, definitely a gorgeous color! __________________ now: 2017 340i M-Sport then: 2009 E92 M3 DCT Last edited by INDCISV; 01-10-2017 at 04:23 PM..
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01-10-2017, 09:47 PM	#8
Stronie Major 314 Rep 1,453 Posts Drives: 2017 F80M3 Comp. 6MT Join Date: May 2006 Location: Instagram: @Atlantis_S55 iTrader: (0)	The E46 is nice. Can't wait to see this one.
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01-11-2017, 11:42 AM	#9
m3_love Lieutenant Colonel 334 Rep 1,991 Posts Drives: 991 C2S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (8)	Congrats on the new M. I have seen your car on m3forums when I had my e46 M, and it was a beautiful e46, enjoy the new car man! __________________ Gone but never forgotten: e92 M3 l 6MT - OEM++ e46 M3 l 6MT - OEM+ e90 M3 l 6MT - OEM++ e92 335i l Auto - the list is too long...
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01-11-2017, 11:59 AM	#10
dj_dub IG: @dj_dub 1803 Rep 1,452 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW E90 M3 - SG/FR 6MT Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SF Bay Area to Las Vegas iTrader: (4) Garage List 2017 Porsche 991.2 C2S [0.00] 2001 MBZ ML430 [0.00] 2006 BMW E46 M3 Vert [0.00] 2010 BMW E90 M3 [6.00]	Can't wait to see the wheels brotha! __________________ CarboProject CF Plenum \| Dinan CF Intake \| ESS Tune \| RKP X-Pipe \| Akra w/CF Tips \| MFactory CF DS \| CSF Cooling \| AST 5200 \| Hotchkis F/R Sways \| SPL/Ground Control/Fall-Line Arms \| DEFIV Diff Brace \| StudioRSR Rollcage \| 3-piece BBS RT88 \| Michelin PS4S \| Brembos F/R \| Recaro Profi SPG XL \| CAE Ultra Shifter \| Perf Elec Wheel V2 \| BAVSOUND \| GT4 CF Front Lip/Canards/Rear Wing \| Arkym CF Rear Diffuser \| Forcewerkz CF SS \| Varis CF Lower Tray \| Turner Skidplate \| BayOptiks Headlights
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01-11-2017, 11:04 PM	#12
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01-12-2017, 11:56 AM	#13
Nguyener Private First Class 151 Rep 185 Posts Drives: AW F80M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (6)	Your E46 was awesome! Looking forward to your E90 coming together __________________ IG:@ericwinzzz Past:2008 E92 M3 6MT Moonroof AW Past:2009 E92 M3 7DCT Carbon Roof AW Present:2017 F80 M3 7DCT Carbon Roof AW
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01-14-2017, 11:41 PM	#14
JEllis Major General 531 Rep 5,498 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth iTrader: (4)	Nice clean car, great that the RBs have already been taken care of. __________________ Instagram: jellismotorwerks
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01-21-2017, 01:11 PM	#15
Frozen Captain 570 Rep 844 Posts Drives: Frozen Red e92 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Beautiful Car!
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jamba Captain 162 Rep 764 Posts Drives: M3 E90 Jetblack Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: WA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 M3 [0.00]	Nice! Did you change out the shocks before installing the swift springs? If you're free, would love to see the drop in person. I'm planning the same with the same wheels + spacers. Did you install the springs yourself?
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shimmy23 F15 daddymobile 2341 Rep 3,507 Posts Drives: GS X5 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (3)	12/28/17 Did some maintenance today. The deflection pulley was on its way out, so while I had the intake and fan clutch assembly removed I decided to just replace all pulleys, tensioners, belts and associated hardware. Used this page for torque specs https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...lement/PgzXOMt And this page for the DIYer http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1162212 Quick shots of old tensioners and a couple pulleys (deflection pulley not shown) all done! __________________ -brandon F15 Glacier Silver journal
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01-04-2018, 07:22 PM	#22
shimmy23 F15 daddymobile 2341 Rep 3,507 Posts Drives: GS X5 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (3)	1/4/17 Installed my Ohlins R/T coilovers. I previously had swift springs paired with OEM EDC. While I was very happy with the swift springs, I wanted to be a little lower. Since I rarely used the EDC, I opted for a beautiful set of Ohlins. followed a few DIYer threads: http://billswebspace.com/M3HRSpringInstallation http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65204 https://www.ohlins.com/app/uploads/w...MI_BMSMI40.pdf __________________ -brandon F15 Glacier Silver journal Last edited by shimmy23; 01-04-2018 at 07:52 PM..
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