MY 2011 MW Build Begins... E9x M3 Part II + Historical Build Photos

Turbo>NA · 01-09-2012, 08:05 PM

What's next

SignatureJames · 01-09-2012, 08:11 PM

a bit all over the place... contemplated Godzilla, 1M, another Porsche, hence I had to stop myself before jumping on another impulse purchase for a car... I think my gf already thinks I have issues... but I responded, "better trading a car in for a newer model than swapping out girlfriends LOL"

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What's next

a burrito · 01-10-2012, 09:53 AM

such a sloth

SignatureJames · 02-25-2012, 03:05 AM

Updated 2.23.12

*** teaser content ***

Version 3.0 rebuild in process...

1st delivery of parts:
Vorsteiner GTS3 Front Bumper (paint & install c/o Lawrence @ Tri Star)
Vorsteiner Aero Bootlid
Vorsteiner Titanium Exhaust (install c/o EAS)
Volk Racing G12 20x9 +20 20x10 +20 (1 side Formula Silver Double Machining, the shown side Double Machining Limited Black)
Yokohama S Drive 255/30/20 & 285/30/20

Lawrence @ Tri Star final prep, clean up and hardware install before mounting on my hoopty...

Comparison of OEM Euro Style Bumper vs. Vorsteiner GTS3

Flossing the Vorsteiner Fitment

neighborhood watch

Bi-Polar Wheel Colors

*** BONUS ***

Exhaust installed, strapped down for dyno time @ EAS

Vorsteiner Titanium Exhaust + Mastermind X Pipe (cat delete + 2 secondary resonators)
Video Clips of Mastermind X Pipe + Vorsteiner Titanium Exhaust

flipm3 · 02-25-2012, 10:35 PM

I love the build man!!

I keep looking at your E46 trying to decide if I should go with Mag Blue TE37s, haha

SignatureJames · 02-25-2012, 11:28 PM

i always have a soft spot for white TE37... my first crush into the TE37 but you have to own an endless supply of simple green to keep them cripsy and clean LOL

magnesium blue is a bit more friendly and pops super well with black, I have done the combination countless times

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Originally Posted by flipm3

I love the build man!!

I keep looking at your E46 trying to decide if I should go with Mag Blue TE37s, haha

tom @ eas · 02-27-2012, 11:54 AM

Wow - looks like you were busy this weekend!

Dhali_Lama · 02-27-2012, 04:09 PM

Epic!!!

JOHN ///M · 02-27-2012, 08:56 PM

wow, love both of your builds....

SignatureJames · 03-07-2012, 11:22 PM

3.7.12

still rebuilding from my previous COMPLETE PART OUT #smh

almost back to where I was but this time with a new TWIST !

NEW MODIFICATIONS:
Vorsteiner VS110 Textured Gunmetal 19x10 & 19x11
Yokohama AD08 265/30/19 and 295/30/19
KW Variant 3 Coilovers w/ EDC Modules

I let my paint cure for a week so it was not ready for the final details and wet sanding. During the curing process, I went to Best Tint and FINALLY got my Solar Gard Ceramic Tint. 75 Windshield and 40 all around. Perfect timing as I heard it will be sunny and in the 80's for the LTBMW meet this weekend!

here are a couple of fresh out of wet sand Body Shop pictures I snapped with my POS iPhone 4S camera.

Professional Shots to be taken this Saturday so see you all @ our Attic Booth for the LTBMW Meet!

crs2pepper · 03-07-2012, 11:38 PM

nicely done

SignatureJames · 03-25-2012, 01:08 AM

spotted @ the LTBMW Meet 3/10/2012 c/o 1013... he has such amazing shots all the time!

335 oClock · 03-25-2012, 01:26 AM

hire me

Brucewonder · 03-25-2012, 01:26 AM

every iteration of your car looks amazing.

datbimmerdoe · 03-28-2012, 04:29 PM

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SignatureJames · 04-05-2012, 06:42 PM

UPDATE: 4.5.12

2012 is definitely a bad YEAR for me. Taking the modding bug up another 10 levels.

If you hang out @ EAS too often the plus is that you get to be surrounded with dudes that genuinely LOVE their cars.

The bad part? You begin to feel the exterior mods and basic hp gain mods lose its wow factor quick! Especially when you get manhandled in the passenger seat Tom @ EAS's 575whp VF Engineering Supercharged E92 M3.

One thing for sure: I definitely will be gaining horsepower since my wallet definitely lost a lot of mass

this is me being a dirty paparazzi for my m3post community! to be continued...

flipm3 · 04-05-2012, 06:51 PM

Going to be SICK!!!!!

Alen E90 · 04-05-2012, 11:43 PM

cant wait to see the end result, GL with everything

tha_good_life · 04-05-2012, 11:49 PM

Finally taking the plunge! glad to see you are making some progress with your build! Love how your car went through so many different stages!

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Originally Posted by jsyang15

UPDATE: 4.5.12

2012 is definitely a bad YEAR for me. Taking the modding bug up another 10 levels.

If you hang out @ EAS too often the plus is that you get to be surrounded with dudes that genuinely LOVE their cars.

The bad part? You begin to feel the exterior mods and basic hp gain mods lose its wow factor quick! Especially when you get manhandled in the passenger seat Tom @ EAS's 575whp VF Engineering Supercharged E92 M3.

One thing for sure: I definitely will be gaining horsepower since my wallet definitely lost a lot of mass

this is me being a dirty paparazzi for my m3post community! to be continued...

AWE46M3 · 04-05-2012, 11:54 PM

looks great as always james!

tom @ eas · 04-06-2012, 11:03 AM

Should be wrapping everything up today!

Powerbeast · 04-06-2012, 11:17 AM

Looks amazing man.

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01-10-2012, 09:53 AM	#113
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02-25-2012, 03:05 AM	#114
SignatureJames Lieutenant Colonel 233 Rep 1,522 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M5 Competition Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (15)	Updated 2.23.12 * teaser content * Version 3.0 rebuild in process... 1st delivery of parts: Vorsteiner GTS3 Front Bumper (paint & install c/o Lawrence @ Tri Star) Vorsteiner Aero Bootlid Vorsteiner Titanium Exhaust (install c/o EAS) Volk Racing G12 20x9 +20 20x10 +20 (1 side Formula Silver Double Machining, the shown side Double Machining Limited Black) Yokohama S Drive 255/30/20 & 285/30/20 Lawrence @ Tri Star final prep, clean up and hardware install before mounting on my hoopty... Comparison of OEM Euro Style Bumper vs. Vorsteiner GTS3 Flossing the Vorsteiner Fitment neighborhood watch Bi-Polar Wheel Colors * BONUS * Exhaust installed, strapped down for dyno time @ EAS Vorsteiner Titanium Exhaust + Mastermind X Pipe (cat delete + 2 secondary resonators) Video Clips of Mastermind X Pipe + Vorsteiner Titanium Exhaust __________________ "if you ain't first, you're last!" 1992 Acura NSX / 1998 Acura Integra Type R / 2023 BMW M5 Competition / 2019 Porsche Cayenne S / 2023 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo Last edited by SignatureJames; 02-26-2012 at 08:37 PM..
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02-27-2012, 11:54 AM	#117
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03-07-2012, 11:22 PM	#120
SignatureJames Lieutenant Colonel 233 Rep 1,522 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M5 Competition Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (15)	3.7.12 still rebuilding from my previous COMPLETE PART OUT #smh almost back to where I was but this time with a new TWIST ! NEW MODIFICATIONS: Vorsteiner VS110 Textured Gunmetal 19x10 & 19x11 Yokohama AD08 265/30/19 and 295/30/19 KW Variant 3 Coilovers w/ EDC Modules I let my paint cure for a week so it was not ready for the final details and wet sanding. During the curing process, I went to Best Tint and FINALLY got my Solar Gard Ceramic Tint. 75 Windshield and 40 all around. Perfect timing as I heard it will be sunny and in the 80's for the LTBMW meet this weekend! here are a couple of fresh out of wet sand Body Shop pictures I snapped with my POS iPhone 4S camera. Professional Shots to be taken this Saturday so see you all @ our Attic Booth for the LTBMW Meet! __________________ "if you ain't first, you're last!" 1992 Acura NSX / 1998 Acura Integra Type R / 2023 BMW M5 Competition / 2019 Porsche Cayenne S / 2023 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo
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03-07-2012, 11:38 PM	#121
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03-25-2012, 01:08 AM	#122
SignatureJames Lieutenant Colonel 233 Rep 1,522 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M5 Competition Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (15)	spotted @ the LTBMW Meet 3/10/2012 c/o 1013... he has such amazing shots all the time! __________________ "if you ain't first, you're last!" 1992 Acura NSX / 1998 Acura Integra Type R / 2023 BMW M5 Competition / 2019 Porsche Cayenne S / 2023 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo
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SignatureJames Lieutenant Colonel 233 Rep 1,522 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M5 Competition Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (15)	UPDATE: 4.5.12 2012 is definitely a bad YEAR for me. Taking the modding bug up another 10 levels. If you hang out @ EAS too often the plus is that you get to be surrounded with dudes that genuinely LOVE their cars. The bad part? You begin to feel the exterior mods and basic hp gain mods lose its wow factor quick! Especially when you get manhandled in the passenger seat Tom @ EAS's 575whp VF Engineering Supercharged E92 M3. One thing for sure: I definitely will be gaining horsepower since my wallet definitely lost a lot of mass this is me being a dirty paparazzi for my m3post community! to be continued... __________________ "if you ain't first, you're last!" 1992 Acura NSX / 1998 Acura Integra Type R / 2023 BMW M5 Competition / 2019 Porsche Cayenne S / 2023 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo
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