2010 M3 Project Car Finally Started

10M3MAN · 01-09-2010, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by biglare

Modding early is the way to go!

Several of my mods, including Dinan diff, exhaust, software and springs were installed prior to taking delivery!

Looking forward to the completed build!

BIGLARE,

Were your add ons all BMW products that they sell or stuff you bought 3rd party and had them put on?

alito · 01-10-2010, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Definitive

Hey Dad,

Congrats on the beautiful car! Cant wait to get these parts on it!

D

Pardon me if you have already done so but can you tell me where you got the grill and lip/ect? Pictures? price?

cpiguy · 01-10-2010, 10:08 AM

Ironically, I got them from a forum sponser, and they didn't fit very well. After struggling with the fit and finish, I removed them and returned them for a refund, which he was kind enough to give me. My understanding is many of the M3 owners will apoxy or screw these part onto their cars. This was not something I was willing to do. I was hoping double sided tape would do the trick, but no such luck.

Anyway, at the end of the day, I actually prefer the front and rear bumber look stock, which is what I decided to stick with. (no pun intended)

GOLFFRR · 01-10-2010, 10:35 AM

looks great, congrats.

RANJHA · 01-11-2010, 05:23 PM

wow that's coming along very nicely. awesome work!

awells93 · 01-12-2010, 03:45 PM

do you have aftermarket tail lights installed too? they look different

cpiguy · 01-12-2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by awells93

do you have aftermarket tail lights installed too? they look different

Nope, the tail lights are stock.

awells93 · 01-12-2010, 04:13 PM

oh, just got the m3 as a christmas present from dad...i love it, too bad i dont have much money to mod it out

just bought the badges and angel eyes for it, once i get money we'll be twins minus the rims and all the dinan upgrades haha and its a full dinan exhaust?

Definitive · 01-12-2010, 04:16 PM

What makes the rear lights look different?

D

awells93 · 01-12-2010, 04:18 PM

i just looked at one of the pics quick, it looked way darker

DRAY_M3 · 02-17-2010, 06:08 PM

The car looks great! What size are your tires.

mexicanmike · 02-17-2010, 06:20 PM

Where did you order the CF trim for the interior? How Closely does it match. Very Interested in doing this as i think it makes for a smoother flow inside.

biglare · 02-17-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 10M3MAN

BIGLARE,

Were your add ons all BMW products that they sell or stuff you bought 3rd party and had them put on?

I ordered the DINAN parts through BMW of Austin and all the other parts myself and BMW of Austin installed prior to me taking delivery.

OP, coming together nicely and can't wait to see what is next!

cpiguy · 02-17-2010, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DRAY_M3

The car looks great! What size are your tires.

Here you go

soon-to-be · 03-09-2011, 03:59 PM

I have looked at a lot of the dinan m3 mods and they are really expensive and from what i have seen dont add a lot of power. Are they really worth all the money?

cpiguy · 03-09-2011, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by soon-to-be

I have looked at a lot of the dinan m3 mods and they are really expensive and from what i have seen dont add a lot of power. Are they really worth all the money?

Honestly, I'm very tired of this debate. At the end of the day lots of companies make simular products for less money. Lost of people also make watches that work far better than my Rolex for a lot less money. I think Dinan is the best and I tend to by the best. I couldn't be happier with the quality, reliability, warranty, and performance.

soon-to-be · 03-09-2011, 05:27 PM

ok i havent looked at any of the other mod brands yet i was just wondering what your overall impression was of the performance gain after installation? and i know what you mean you get what you pay for

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