New (to me) 2011 M3 ZCP after 1 week of ownership

Rat3d ///M · 11-15-2014, 08:05 AM

Took a train last Sunday from Kaiserslautern to Grafenwoehr, Germany to pick up my 2011 M3. Couldn't be happier. Despite the shitty weather, I took it to the car wash and spent a couple hours detailing her, then thought I would take some photos. I am no professional photographer, but thought I might share.

TrevorM3 · 11-15-2014, 08:59 AM

clean car!

Konig · 11-15-2014, 10:09 AM

I love me some competition sedans, looks great! Hopefully you're able to troubleshoot the issues you're having in your other thread.

I think I see painted reflector covers - I thought Euro cars didn't have those in the fascia? I'm relatively new to these cars, just curious.

Any big plans? Keep it stock, spice it up?

Rat3d ///M · 11-15-2014, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Konig

I love me some competition sedans, looks great! Hopefully you're able to troubleshoot the issues you're having in your other thread.

I think I see painted reflector covers - I thought Euro cars didn't have those in the fascia? I'm relatively new to these cars, just curious.

Any big plans? Keep it stock, spice it up?

Thanks. The car is actually US Spec, though it has never seen US soil. It has been owned by US Military in Germany it's whole life, and will be brought back over to the states with me when I PCS in 4 years (I am USAF).

No plans as of now. Just trying to keep it nice. It will probably remain mostly stock to be honest. I may do a CF trunk spoiler in the semi-near future, and I would love to lower it a little, but don't want to lose EDC and don't have the money right now to do it "right". I honestly love how the car looks as is. The previous owners did exactly what I would've done to it (with what little they did..ie. powdercoated wheels, wheel spacers, OEM exhaust mod, painted reflectors, etc). The only thing bugs me a little is the 4x4 status in the front.

I have thought about going SC with it, but that would not be for a long time (3+ years I would say, if it happens at all.)

EDIT: Thought I would vent a bit, I was at the car wash today, and while pulling in to the bay, I accidentally pulled up onto one of the guide rails, and slipped off "curbing" one of my wheels right on the edge. Took a nice 2 inch long chip of powdercoat off. Wasn't too happy, but I figured it would happen eventually. It's too hard not to curb your wheels, especially in Germany. Just didn't expect it so soon. Got some black touch up paint just so it doesn't spread. It is not that noticeable anymore, but the wheels were flawless before this. Shit happens I guess.

PerfM5 · 11-15-2014, 12:24 PM

Welcome aboard fellow ILB owner!

E46M3forRay · 11-15-2014, 12:45 PM

nice car. Love the color. Are you running spacers?

K.M. Tim · 11-15-2014, 12:55 PM

Are you a ///MFlight Bro?

Kevin

Rat3d ///M · 11-15-2014, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by E46M3forRay

nice car. Love the color. Are you running spacers?

I am. Not sure on size, but it does have spacers front and rear

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Originally Posted by bcscout

Are you a ///MFlight Bro?

Kevin

I just responded to your PM

SoCal BimMn' · 11-15-2014, 04:04 PM

Congrats on the new ride!

kscarrol · 11-15-2014, 04:12 PM

Sweet car! Love the color...

r1762 · 11-15-2014, 04:32 PM

Nice car bro! Hope to see you around I'm in the KMC too.

GrahamDobbins · 11-15-2014, 05:11 PM

I love IB E90's..

Alen E90 · 11-18-2014, 02:55 AM

stunning pics, stunning car...WOW!

Interlagos is such a sweet color, especially on the E90 M3's. Congrats and enjoy!

Rat3d ///M · 11-19-2014, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Alen E90

stunning pics, stunning car...WOW!

Interlagos is such a sweet color, especially on the E90 M3's. Congrats and enjoy!

Thank you. I have never had anyone tell me my pics were stunning, so I take that as a huge compliment. I definitely try, but I will give the car most of the credit here

Heinz2811 · 11-19-2014, 02:05 PM

Hi welcome Here in our Forum, i am from Germany and a technical supplier for the Army so i am offen in Grafenwöhr and Rammstein.

VMRWheels · 11-19-2014, 04:14 PM

Congrats! Looks good

kwike92 · 11-19-2014, 06:47 PM

very nice my friend.

BLU_GTR · 11-19-2014, 06:58 PM

Congrats on the new ride! That color is amazing!

SwagLessM3 · 11-19-2014, 10:35 PM

Congrats on the 'New to you' Ride!

///MPharaoh · 11-19-2014, 10:38 PM

Ooooo clean! Nice

PIMP "E" · 11-23-2014, 10:22 PM

Nice ride

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