My 2013 M3 Journey Thus Far

[mthreefan]

So I finally made my decisions and decided to pull the trigger on a few mods. Please excuse the numerous pictures but, as that say, pictures are worth a thousand words.

It all started about a month ago finalizing all the paper work just before midnight. New car for a new day and very excited...



I knew before I could even start driving it I had to protect it. Doing a bit of cold calling and research I decided to contact Protech, a local clear bra installer in Orange County. They were very nice and did a very clean install. I was discouraged by the lines caused by half hoods and half fenders so they recommended a full custom wrap.

Headlights, fenders, hood, and bumper were a must...





Fenders











Hood













Rockers











Completed Hood, Bumper, and Fenders



Cargo Lid and behind the wheels





After I knew it was safe to drive it, I went with this forum's advise and decided to tint all the windows with a low key 48%. I used to get hassled over 35% but since moving down to Orange County it doesn't seem to be such a big deal by the police anymore. You guys ever get that feeling too?

Tint, also provided by Protech.





Then after many back and forth decisions I decided an Arkym Aerorace setup would look fantasic. I started with their front bumper and rear trunk.











Then with much debate I decided to forgo the aggressive paint jobs and keep it a clean le mans blue metallic.

Original





Final Shots













I'm eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Aerorace hood and installation and happy to say I finally broke in past the required mileage.





I'm still interested in picking up some black matte or black chrome side markers, does anyone have a suggestion on where to find ones that fit well?

Also, I've had my mind set on a rear diffuser for a while too but I'm hesitant. Thoughts?

And finally, the rims. Should i leave them alone or search out a black set to match the rest?

All feedback is greatly appreciated, thank you and it's great to be apart of this community!

[THE TECH]

Looks good.

[lorinzo]

Looks good!

You have been busy!

[Rob@StrasseWheels]

Looks amazing so far! Let me know when you're ready for a set of wheels!

[Detroit M3]

amazing progress

[datbimmerdoe]

def get rims! that shouldn't even b a question. n stick w/ ur arkym theme n get their diff too.
also, contact iND 4 black chrome sidemarker/gills.

[Jbook]

Looks good so far! Stop driving in D

[carbon//m3]

Nice

[nbennettksu]

very nice

[24601]

excellent job on the clear bar. not a fan of the front kit tho.

[mthreefan]

Originally Posted by Rob@StrasseForged

Looks amazing so far! Let me know when you're ready for a set of wheels!

haha most def! there are so many options!

Originally Posted by the infamous...

def get rims! that shouldn't even b a question. n stick w/ ur arkym theme n get their diff too.
also, contact iND 4 black chrome sidemarker/gills.

iND will be the first i'll check out, thanks for the tip. Ive seen the videos but Ive never done it myself, are the side markers difficult to remove?

Originally Posted by MY13E92M3

excellent job on the clear bar. not a fan of the front kit tho.

thanks, they really did a job well done on the clear bra. I appreciate your opinion

and to the rest, thank you for your compliments.

[j2m]

Looks really good!