tbone's 2013 Le Mans E92 *got no production #, but got mods* build thread

1SIKM · 01-24-2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tbone28

Well, so glad I don't mod to please others

I don't want to be another M3 owner with yet another performance steering wheel *yawn*

I agree that it can get boring very quickly... Glad you’re being bold... But are you sure you looked at all the options regarding a PSW... IMO I don’t like the wheel either, however I do like everything else about your build 4 sure...

tbone28 · 01-24-2013, 04:42 PM

I've seen the various versions. The electronic gadgetry doesn't do anything for me. The colored ring doesn't either. And it doesn't look that thick. I had a DCT wheel on my mercedes and liked it. I also liked its thickness so went that route again.

Jbook · 01-24-2013, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tbone28

Well, so glad I don't mod to please others

I don't want to be another M3 owner with yet another performance steering wheel *yawn*

Sorry, didn't mean to tell you not to do it and telling you I liked everything else was a compliment. As you stated, modding is all about personalizing your car to YOUR tastes, not others. Beautiful build man and happy to have it on the local streets!

tbone28 · 01-24-2013, 04:50 PM

I don't think I said anywhere I wasn't going to do it. I'm actually getting the wheel put on tomorrow. While I respect others' opinions, they don't sway me in what I want to do to my car or anything else in my life. And I feel others should approach life the same way. Do what you like, not what others want you to do

tha_good_life · 01-24-2013, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tbone28

I don't think I said anywhere I wasn't going to do it. I'm actually getting the wheel put on tomorrow. While I respect others' opinions, they don't sway me in what I want to do to my car or anything else in my life. And I feel others should approach life the same way. Do what you like, not what others want you to do

Well said. Your car is one of my favorite build. Keep up the work and personalize it how you like it! At the end of the day, it's your car, your money, and your enjoyment.

Jbook · 01-24-2013, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tbone28

I don't think I said anywhere I wasn't going to do it. I'm actually getting the wheel put on tomorrow. While I respect others' opinions, they don't sway me in what I want to do to my car or anything else in my life. And I feel others should approach life the same way. Do what you like, not what others want you to do

Well said.

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Originally Posted by bape_sta206

Well said. Your car is one of my favorite build. Keep up the work and personalize it they way you like it! At the end of the day, it's your car and your money.

+1

j-ski · 01-24-2013, 05:42 PM

Very nicely done, I live the stance pic on page 14. Cheers

Powerbeast · 01-24-2013, 08:59 PM

Yea buddy.

OM3GA · 01-28-2013, 01:06 AM

[QUOTE=tbone28;13365666]Got this little update from Challenge. They got these in today and are out for clear coat. Will I have one soon?

Looking forward to seeing your car sporting that awesome diffuser...quick question, so what's the importance on clear coating the diffuser (first time I've heard of someone doing that)?

chris s · 01-28-2013, 08:49 AM

lets see the interior with the extended leather?!

tbone28 · 01-28-2013, 10:37 AM

[QUOTE=OM3GA;13383115]

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Originally Posted by tbone28

Got this little update from Challenge. They got these in today and are out for clear coat. Will I have one soon?

Looking forward to seeing your car sporting that awesome diffuser...quick question, so what's the importance on clear coating the diffuser (first time I've heard of someone doing that)?

Pretty much all CF products have a protective coat on them, be it clear, matte, satin, etc to protect the raw carbon fiber. e.g the carbon fiber roof on our cars is clear coated.

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Originally Posted by chris s

lets see the interior with the extended leather?!

It's one of those changes that are so subtle that can only be appreciated in person. And in photos, only a real photographer, unlike myself

, would be able to capture it well and do it any justice.

jolette · 01-28-2013, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tbone28

How about pics from someone who knows how to take them properly?

WHICH LIP ARE YOU RUNNING UP FRONT? LOOKS SICK!!

tbone28 · 01-28-2013, 01:08 PM

It's an Arkym, thanks!

ki__ · 01-28-2013, 03:54 PM

What kind of suspension setup are you running? It looks like KW Sleeves/Coils with Swift springs? Can I ask why you went with this setup?

tbone28 · 01-28-2013, 03:56 PM

I'm running KW V3 with GC camber plates and Swift 10kg springs up front. I wanted to run a linear, firm spring up front and go a tad lower than what the KW spring allows for up front.

CarbonFoot · 01-29-2013, 01:33 AM

Just checking in on the latest. The pic in #314 of your dash all apart is crazy. There have been times I've contemplated doing that just to hunt down buzzing rattles.

Keep the posts coming - looking really good!

datbimmerdoe · 01-29-2013, 01:31 PM

updates? dyin 2 c ur revamped interior...

Supes///M3 · 01-29-2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tbone28

^ Thank you

Coming soon...

what wheel is that?

tbone28 · 01-29-2013, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by the infamous...

updates? dyin 2 c ur revamped interior...

Sorry bro, no new pics.

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Originally Posted by Supes///M3

what wheel is that?

It's a DCT Motorsports wheel. They will make whatever design you want.

tbone28 · 02-08-2013, 07:13 PM

jeff@autocouture · 02-08-2013, 07:19 PM

Love it

ki__ · 02-08-2013, 07:38 PM

You are making me want to shave off my emblems..

01-24-2013, 04:42 PM	#332
tbone28 vvvvvvvvvvvvvv 333 Rep 2,305 Posts Drives: ^^^^^ Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (18)	I've seen the various versions. The electronic gadgetry doesn't do anything for me. The colored ring doesn't either. And it doesn't look that thick. I had a DCT wheel on my mercedes and liked it. I also liked its thickness so went that route again.
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tbone28 vvvvvvvvvvvvvv 333 Rep 2,305 Posts Drives: ^^^^^ Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (18)	I don't think I said anywhere I wasn't going to do it. I'm actually getting the wheel put on tomorrow. While I respect others' opinions, they don't sway me in what I want to do to my car or anything else in my life. And I feel others should approach life the same way. Do what you like, not what others want you to do
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01-24-2013, 05:42 PM	#337
j-ski Still looking for my first E46 M3 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 09 F350 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (0)	Very nicely done, I live the stance pic on page 14. Cheers
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01-24-2013, 08:59 PM	#338
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01-28-2013, 01:06 AM	#339
OM3GA Enlisted Member 8 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2011 VW Jetta Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=tbone28;13365666]Got this little update from Challenge. They got these in today and are out for clear coat. Will I have one soon? Looking forward to seeing your car sporting that awesome diffuser...quick question, so what's the importance on clear coating the diffuser (first time I've heard of someone doing that)?
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01-28-2013, 08:49 AM	#340
chris s Major General 1250 Rep 6,912 Posts Drives: 2022 Dravit G80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (12)	lets see the interior with the extended leather?! __________________ 2022 Dravit/Fiona M3cx - Dinan midpipe w/VC, NW Carbonhaus CF, AST Springs, FC Spacers...more to come! 2016 Indi F80 M3 - SMB\|Amaro \| Mode Carbon \| ESS \| Akra EVO \| KW HAS...SOLD 2012 MR e92 M3 DCT, ESS SC, Brembo BBK, BBS FI... GONE but not forgotten! 2008 AW e92 M3 6MT, ESS SC, BBS LM's...SOLD!
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01-28-2013, 01:08 PM	#343
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01-28-2013, 03:54 PM	#344
ki__ Brigadier General 409 Rep 3,479 Posts Drives: 19 M2C 6MT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2019 BMW F87 M2C [0.00]	What kind of suspension setup are you running? It looks like KW Sleeves/Coils with Swift springs? Can I ask why you went with this setup?
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tbone28 vvvvvvvvvvvvvv 333 Rep 2,305 Posts Drives: ^^^^^ Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (18)	I'm running KW V3 with GC camber plates and Swift 10kg springs up front. I wanted to run a linear, firm spring up front and go a tad lower than what the KW spring allows for up front.
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01-29-2013, 01:33 AM	#346
CarbonFoot Lieutenant 37 Rep 421 Posts Drives: 2024 M3 CS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CA - Bay Area iTrader: (3)	Just checking in on the latest. The pic in #314 of your dash all apart is crazy. There have been times I've contemplated doing that just to hunt down buzzing rattles. Keep the posts coming - looking really good!
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01-29-2013, 01:31 PM	#347
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ki__ Brigadier General 409 Rep 3,479 Posts Drives: 19 M2C 6MT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2019 BMW F87 M2C [0.00]	You are making me want to shave off my emblems..
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