2011 BMW E90 M3 Individual Azurite Black ED & PCD experience + install thread

aykim2188 · 11-01-2011, 07:53 PM

Gorgeous car! What mods do you plan on doing? Akropovic exhaust

Mr. ///M3 RD · 11-01-2011, 08:01 PM

Another super presentation of a European Delivery from start to finish ... Well done and thank you so much for sharing it with us

benjammin · 11-01-2011, 08:18 PM

Thanks for the excellent ED and PCD writeup and pics! Sure helps those of us who are planning our own trips

Schm · 11-01-2011, 08:50 PM

Beautiful car, trip and photos! I miss Geneva, one of my best experiences in Europe, it looks like you loved Switzerland! I hope to do a trip like this someday! Congrats!

bobbyd1961 · 11-01-2011, 08:52 PM

i love the M3 sedan, such a rare car

Dazzler · 11-01-2011, 09:27 PM

Color..

The color looks really similar to Jerez - is it slightly blacker though? Hard to tell in the pics.

LeifW · 11-01-2011, 09:40 PM

What an awesome post. Thanks.

Leif W.

NavM · 11-01-2011, 09:49 PM

Congratulations. Great looking car and amazing pics. It's good to know that when you do euro delivery, they don't drill holes in the front bumper to attach the euro plate. How do they attach the plate? I've always wondered about it.

Azurite90M · 11-01-2011, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwdinamo

Do I see that right? 17 euros for a liter of gas?

It was in the 1.80 euro per liter range. Cost about 115USD to fill the tank back in August. At first glance, I thought it was per gallon. Little did I know!!!

Azurite90M · 11-01-2011, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jerrypon83

I was actually going to say "Holy 458!!", but then I noticed that M3 is freaking sexy!! Congrats on your new ride

I want an M3 so bad...

Thanks!

Get the M3 now!

Azurite90M · 11-01-2011, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by gary88

Fantastic

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Originally Posted by el_do33

your pics of the ED is excellent..give more insite and more thoughts for my future bmw purchase options.

Thanks all! Glad I can help.

Azurite90M · 11-01-2011, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by lopealle

Car looks awesome.

So the new Ms don't come with the nEw AE?

Unfortunately, not on the E9x M's.

F80NJM3 · 11-01-2011, 10:25 PM

Great trip and pictures...hopefully I will get to do this next year on the new f30 or one of last few e92 m3.

Azurite90M · 11-01-2011, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CrimsonIvy35i

How much is the piano black trim? Any idea how much it is for the coupe?

Piano Black is an Individual part so you will need an Individual VIN. I got mine from Mike Nylen at Morristown BMW. Contact him and see what he can do for you. His username is Mr.MichaelM3.

Azurite90M · 11-01-2011, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by aykim2188

Gorgeous car! What mods do you plan on doing? Akropovic exhaust

Thanks aykim2188!

Trying to stay as stock as possible...but REALLY like the Akra Evo. If not for emissions and CEL, I would definitely get one. How do you like your Performance Exhaust?

Azurite90M · 11-01-2011, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolf-Dieter

Another super presentation of a European Delivery from start to finish ... Well done and thank you so much for sharing it with us

Thanks for the kind words Rolf-Dieter! I had a blast in Europe.

Thought I can contribute since I have been lurking for almost two years...

Azurite90M · 11-01-2011, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by benjammin

Thanks for the excellent ED and PCD writeup and pics! Sure helps those of us who are planning our own trips

Thanks benjammin! Glad I can assist. Are you planning an ED?

Azurite90M · 11-01-2011, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Schm

Beautiful car, trip and photos! I miss Geneva, one of my best experiences in Europe, it looks like you loved Switzerland! I hope to do a trip like this someday! Congrats!

Thanks Schm! You gotta do it!!! Good excuse to visit the nearest BMW center!

Yes, we loved the beautiful scenic views and historical architecture. I miss Luzerne already! Wished we could of visited Geneva. Maybe next time.

Azurite90M · 11-01-2011, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bobbyd1961

i love the M3 sedan, such a rare car

Bimmerlover76 · 11-01-2011, 10:51 PM

Congratulations on the BEAUTIFUL car, ED, and subsequent performance schooling in the Carolinas!

One question though... Paddle shifters? Why did you opt for them?

Again, congrats! Take good care of her.

Azurite90M · 11-01-2011, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dazzler

Color..

The color looks really similar to Jerez - is it slightly blacker though? Hard to tell in the pics.

Hey Dazzler,

From afar, it can look like JB. As you get closer, hints of blue metallic becomes visible. Not "blacker" at all. More blue metallic flakes. You have to see it in person to appreciate it. It has been cloudy the past few days. I will post some more pics on a brighter day.

Azurite90M · 11-01-2011, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by LeifW

What an awesome post. Thanks.

Leif W.

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Originally Posted by blackonred3series

Great trip and pictures...hopefully I will get to do this next year on the new f30 or one of last few e92 m3.

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Originally Posted by tmoore

awesome car and the pics are just fantastic!

Thanks all!

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Dazzler Private First Class 14 Rep 129 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Jerez 2007, 1M on order Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Zealand iTrader: (0)	Color.. The color looks really similar to Jerez - is it slightly blacker though? Hard to tell in the pics.
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NavM M-Sport 22 Rep 174 Posts Drives: M2 Competition Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC area iTrader: (0)	Congratulations. Great looking car and amazing pics. It's good to know that when you do euro delivery, they don't drill holes in the front bumper to attach the euro plate. How do they attach the plate? I've always wondered about it.
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Bimmerlover76 Lieutenant 25 Rep 598 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Kalamazoo, MI iTrader: (0)	Congratulations on the BEAUTIFUL car, ED, and subsequent performance schooling in the Carolinas! One question though... Paddle shifters? Why did you opt for them? Again, congrats! Take good care of her.
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