DKM3Power's 2011 M3 Coupe Mod Journal...

[DKX4///M]

Few more.

[DKX4///M]

(maybe)

[DKX4///M]

Originally Posted by 8600RPM

Ditch roof spoiler

It's for sale LOL

[BimmerRookie]

Just curious, why do you over-saturate your pictures? Almost every single one is over-saturated or has a filter!

[DKX4///M]

Heres what the monochrome Windshield sticker looked like...Not Bad, IMO. But Im over 30 now....

[DKX4///M]

Originally Posted by BimmerRookie

Just curious, why do you over-saturate your pictures? Almost every single one is over-saturated or has a filter!

I just try to make them look nicer and/or over-compensate for bad lighting. I didn't know it was that obvious...

AND, I'm EXTREMELY BORED at work, passing time LOL...

[obe100]

Originally Posted by DKM3Power

I just try to make them look nicer and/or over-compensate for bad lighting. I didn't know it was that obvious...

AND, I'm EXTREMELY BORED at work, passing time LOL...

very obvious….

[BimmerRookie]

Originally Posted by DKM3Power

I just try to make them look nicer and/or over-compensate for bad lighting. I didn't know it was that obvious...

AND, I'm EXTREMELY BORED at work, passing time LOL...

It's okay sometimes, but just my opinion, since your car is Jet Black the over saturation hides curves, lines, and features. Some shots it works, but others it works against ya. Just my opinion. But hey, the car is sick and the mods are good!

Be productive, try not to get too bored

[DKX4///M]

Originally Posted by BimmerRookie

It's okay sometimes, but just my opinion, since your car is Jet Black the over saturation hides curves, lines, and features. Some shots it works, but others it works against ya. Just my opinion. But hey, the car is sick and the mods are good!

Be productive, try not to get too bored

Im a broker, so I have to think happy thoughts with the markets behavior the last few weeks LOL...

The shots where the "photoshopping" hides lines or looks worse is usually bc the original is even worse. But I agree, some are way too different...

But anyones whos seen the car in person (a few members here) will attest to the deep, shiny paint LOL.

Thanks for the comps tho!

[DKX4///M]

Originally Posted by Helmsman

That shine DKM...

LOL, It's mostly from a new product out called "Contrast-R" by Microsoft lol.....

But, in actuality i the main secret weapons are two hard to find "exclusive 2 part detailer" my boss found years ago and =Its incredible... you can find pics earlier in my (this) thread...And the fact, the cars never touched by a brush since I got it...

detailing it 1-2 times a day doesn't hurt either, ha...

[Raek]

Yeah...I kinda feel like I'm looking at pics taken with a mid-2000's flip-phone. Haha.

[DKX4///M]

Less altered... LOL

[hayes180]

nice build and read

[DKX4///M]

Originally Posted by hayes180

nice build and read

Thanks Ive tried to really stay on top of every thing.


THhat being said, I absolutely love this new shift know. I have old ZHP short shift knob (laying around, kind of worn out)...If anyone local wants it you can have it...

The new metal knob is shorter and def gives me tighter shifts and looks great.

[DKX4///M]

The Carbon Fiber hood vents are very subtle on jet black complete the look in my opinion...

Better pics when is not 4*F outside..LOL

[DKX4///M]

Last But not least i installed the windshiield stick and almost immediately took it off...it looked ok but Im too old for sticker charging shit...lol

[Helmsman]

Keep'em pics coming DKM. Notice that you may have one thing left to sort - the leather seats. Glad to spot at least one inperfection!

[DKX4///M]

Originally Posted by Helmsman

Keep'em pics coming DKM. Notice that you may have one thing left to sort - the leather seats. Glad to spot at least one inperfection!

Thanks for the compliments...
You noticed a major imperfection in the seats? Time for full muiti-stage reconditioning of the leather?...(keeo in mind I got tht car June 2014 w less than 20k miles, Im already over 60k! Looks like imma be keeping her forever and evetulaly building full track car lol>>>

But seriously you notice something specific or just a general aging the leather?

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by DKM3Power

Thanks for the compliments...
You noticed a major imperfection in the seats? Time for full muiti-stage reconditioning of the leather?...(keeo in mind I got tht car June 2014 w less than 20k miles, Im already over 60k! Looks like imma be keeping her forever and evetulaly building full track car lol>>>

But seriously you notice something specific or just a general aging the leather?

Haha, no worries mate! Looked a bit wrinkled up and weared on the pics. Then again the Novillo is nice but sensitive, guess thats where it goes after 60k miles.
I managed to keep the color and smoothness quite well with regular cleaning and condition, and try to avoid stretching the leather by avoiding spot force (whether that translates). Only at 25k so we'll see going forward I guess...

[Bavarian Beast]

Originally Posted by DKM3Power

Last But not least i installed the windshiield stick and almost immediately took it off...it looked ok but Im too old for sticker charging shit...lol

But that adds at least 10whp!!!!

[DKX4///M]

Originally Posted by Helmsman

Haha, no worries mate! Looked a bit wrinkled up and weared on the pics. Then again the Novillo is nice but sensitive, guess thats where it goes after 60k miles.
I managed to keep the color and smoothness quite well with regular cleaning and condition, and try to avoid stretching the leather by avoiding spot force (whether that translates). Only at 25k so we'll see going forward I guess...

Im going to get a leather conditioner now LOL. Any suggestions?

I just use the Mcquires Brand to keep it shiny But I know it doesnt really penetrate...

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by DKM3Power

Im going to get a leather conditioner now LOL. Any suggestions?

I just use the Mcquires Brand to keep it shiny But I know it doesnt really penetrate...

Hey man, took a couple of pics from my front seates. Not to bragg bro but just to point out with some care they can be kept quite nice.
Car is becoming 5 years in a couple of weeks, seats looks close to new in reality although turned out a bit shiny due to the mobile cam.
Been using BMW's stuff initially but Went over to Chemical guys since some time.

Cheers