Ready for Delivery... 2011 Individual Interior M3

py335 · 06-17-2010, 06:00 PM

wow that interior is STUNNING!

ilidon · 06-17-2010, 06:02 PM

beautiful! just take care of the leather.

buddster · 06-17-2010, 11:39 PM

Thanks guys. Rob - the split armrest came automatically. I'm pretty sure all of the US models have it. Naaa, not at all worried about issues with colored clothes. If my early experience is any indication, it won't be a problem at all.

shawshank772 · 06-18-2010, 08:25 AM

by far the best interior combo i have seen!

shawshank772 · 06-18-2010, 08:49 AM

I seriously cant stop looking at these photos!! Im getting angry that I cant have it (well with out paying 5k). I dont even know if Military sales can get these options at all.

DaFish · 06-18-2010, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by shawshank772

I seriously cant stop looking at these photos!! Im getting angry that I cant have it (well with out paying 5k). I dont even know if Military sales can get these options at all.

I completely agree.... I would expect this to be in a magazine.

IbanezGod · 06-18-2010, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by buddster

Based on everyone's comments, I'm in the market for a good leather cleaner / wipes that's not too greasy and shiny like most. I tried the Meguires - no deal. The leather looks matte but the cleaners are greeeeezy. Any suggestions?

Zaino is awesome... they don't have wipes but they clean the leather very very very well! And it smells better than any other leather cleaner i've used.

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Originally Posted by buddster

The part number is 51-21-7-162-433. I didn't see the install. Maybe Tom can chime in on this.

I looked this up on Tischer. Very confusing... there are 3 parts listed. Be best to grab one already painted!

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...&siteid=214672

Item Number MSRP Core Price Price
51217162433 $23.88 $0.00 $19.10
Rear door - Lock and hardware - Cover - W/light pkg.
W/light pkg. Left 2007 - 2009
Add to Cart Contact Us
51217162433 $23.88 $0.00 $19.10
Rear door - Lock and hardware - Handle bezel - W/ambient light pkg
Rear Left 2008 - 2009
Add to Cart Contact Us
OEM Catalog
Item Number MSRP Core Price Price
51217162433 $23.88 $0.00 $19.10

COVERING DOOR

DaFish · 07-03-2010, 06:09 PM

I keep coming back to see what you have done... it is just so nice !!

Can you post some more pics?

Thanks

12:03 · 07-04-2010, 06:35 PM

Euro PDC bumper done yet???

Hunter399 · 07-05-2010, 12:35 AM

What a beautiful interior!

Where did you get the front PDC parts? I will be looking to add that feature to my car.

Alpine* · 07-05-2010, 04:44 AM

Just seen a car in a similar combo to yours with Platinum but the paint was in Brilliant White.

buddster · 07-05-2010, 11:23 AM

Cool - another Platinum interior. The exterior almost looks silver. I thought about brilliant white too. YES! Front PDC retrofit is done except for one thing...
The coding. It turns out the control module that comes standard for your rear PDC is not capable of handling front PDC as well. There's a different module that we ordered for it which will be here this week. The install is done though - I'll post pics tonight. It looks, well... Euro.

buddster · 07-05-2010, 11:25 AM

BTW, Alpine - I would kill for those seat bottoms...

TC M3 · 07-05-2010, 11:29 AM

Nice!

Whats the part number for the Euro Visors?

thanks

buddster · 07-05-2010, 11:58 AM

Euro Visors. Hard to get, but here they are.

51-16-7-960-063 (left side)
51-16-7-960-064 (right side)

scott@bmwhn · 07-05-2010, 04:35 PM

love, love, love the combo (I may be a little biased though

) and as long as you clean and condition the leather on a regular basis it will be fine.

positiveions · 07-05-2010, 06:48 PM

I love that interior, but I would afraid to drive it. Your car looks money. congrats.

Alpine* · 07-05-2010, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by buddster

BTW, Alpine - I would kill for those seat bottoms...

Here are a few more shots Buddster in case you were interested. The seats are standard in Aus, as is the front and rear PDC, not sure about the US laws but it all seems strange to me

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...=270318&page=5

JulieDriving · 07-05-2010, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineM3E92

Here are a few more shots Buddster in case you were interested. The seats are standard in Aus, as is the front and rear PDC, not sure about the US laws but it all seems strange to me

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...=270318&page=5

I know I already posted in this thread, but DAMN, that Platinum interior is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. Best ever!! Thanks for the additional pics AlpineM3E92.

buddster · 07-05-2010, 11:19 PM

Update. As I mentioned the PDC is mostly done so I took some shots to show the front bumper. It turned out well and looks OEM, which I guess technically it is. When the coding gets done this week, I'll put up some shots of the I-Drive with it working. For anyone who cares, I included a shot of the AiB's. I think it shows how even the light distribution is between the two halos.

Even though it's been a week or so, you'll also notice the car looks slick and glossy. I did a full workup on the body and wheels which consisted of: Wash, Dry, Wax and seal the wheels, Clay the whole body, Wash again, Dry again, Wax and buff the exterior. It looks glossy and feels smooth and waxy - almost slick. I used Chemical Guys Diablo wheel gel, CG Clay, CG Luber, Pete's 53 Carnuba Wax and CG Wheel Guard. The interior is next. Gonna seal the trim etc...

Phase II is almost complete as I got a GIAC tune from EAS. It's fast. Gas mileage is better too, strangely by a lot. In M Drive with Sport Plus etc... it's pretty ridiculous. Can't wait to get it to the track.

jra85 · 07-08-2010, 04:24 PM

Love it! I noticed that in EAS's post for the work they did to your car, they only mentioned 10mm spacers for the front. Did you install spacers in the rear as well? Or did the 295's take all the remaining room?

DaFish · 07-08-2010, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by buddster

Phase II is almost complete as I got a GIAC tune from EAS. It's fast. Gas mileage is better too, strangely by a lot. In M Drive with Sport Plus etc... it's pretty ridiculous. Can't wait to get it to the track.

Hi Buddster, I have read in other threads that the mileage is god awful when the car is new and breaking in... then it gets better. By better, from what I have read, it doesn't seem like it is leaking out in buckets.....

Did you actually record an increase from tank to tank right after the GIAC tune?

Did you feel a big increase in power on the GIAC?

Good stuff !

Hey, did you consider the front carbon fiber front air dam? Not the splitters, I think they look a bit funny on their own, but the front full length carbon spoiler on the front looks very nice... see attached picture of what I mean.

06-17-2010, 06:00 PM	#67
py335 Lieutenant 18 Rep 466 Posts Drives: '08 AW E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NoVA iTrader: (0)	wow that interior is STUNNING!
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ilidon Major 59 Rep 1,036 Posts Drives: F13 M6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: L.I., NY iTrader: (10) Garage List 2009 335i [7.00]	beautiful! just take care of the leather. __________________ F13 ///M6 SMB/SO E92 ///M3 AW/FR- Sold E92 335i MB/BLK- Sold [IMG]http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=133578
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06-17-2010, 11:39 PM	#69
buddster Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 269 Posts Drives: 2022 M8 Gran Coupe Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. Rob - the split armrest came automatically. I'm pretty sure all of the US models have it. Naaa, not at all worried about issues with colored clothes. If my early experience is any indication, it won't be a problem at all.
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06-18-2010, 08:25 AM	#70
shawshank772 Major 120 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: 08 135i and 16 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	by far the best interior combo i have seen!
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06-18-2010, 08:49 AM	#71
shawshank772 Major 120 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: 08 135i and 16 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	I seriously cant stop looking at these photos!! Im getting angry that I cant have it (well with out paying 5k). I dont even know if Military sales can get these options at all.
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07-03-2010, 06:09 PM	#74
DaFish Major 158 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: 2014 435iX, FBO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 435i Xdrive [0.00]	I keep coming back to see what you have done... it is just so nice !! Can you post some more pics? Thanks
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07-04-2010, 06:35 PM	#75
12:03 full collapse on impact 17 Rep 325 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2008 Location: Utah iTrader: (0)	Euro PDC bumper done yet???
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07-05-2010, 12:35 AM	#76
Hunter399 Major General 325 Rep 8,091 Posts Drives: F90M5 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (33)	What a beautiful interior! Where did you get the front PDC parts? I will be looking to add that feature to my car.
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07-05-2010, 04:44 AM	#77
Alpine* Brigadier General 1309 Rep 4,094 Posts Drives: M2 G87 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Just seen a car in a similar combo to yours with Platinum but the paint was in Brilliant White.
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07-05-2010, 11:23 AM	#78
buddster Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 269 Posts Drives: 2022 M8 Gran Coupe Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Cool - another Platinum interior. The exterior almost looks silver. I thought about brilliant white too. YES! Front PDC retrofit is done except for one thing... The coding. It turns out the control module that comes standard for your rear PDC is not capable of handling front PDC as well. There's a different module that we ordered for it which will be here this week. The install is done though - I'll post pics tonight. It looks, well... Euro.
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07-05-2010, 11:25 AM	#79
buddster Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 269 Posts Drives: 2022 M8 Gran Coupe Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	BTW, Alpine - I would kill for those seat bottoms...
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07-05-2010, 11:29 AM	#80
TC M3 Captain 96 Rep 754 Posts Drives: 991TTS,458italia, '14RR Ghost Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	Nice! Whats the part number for the Euro Visors? thanks __________________
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07-05-2010, 11:58 AM	#81
buddster Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 269 Posts Drives: 2022 M8 Gran Coupe Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Euro Visors. Hard to get, but here they are. 51-16-7-960-063 (left side) 51-16-7-960-064 (right side)
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07-05-2010, 04:35 PM	#82
scott@bmwhn Major 134 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: Msport X3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston iTrader: (3)	love, love, love the combo (I may be a little biased though ) and as long as you clean and condition the leather on a regular basis it will be fine. __________________ 03' 525iT stick, 22' 530i Previous: 20' X3 M40i, 19' 740i Msport, 17' 430i GC, 15' Msport X3 28i, 15' Sportline X1 28i, 13' Msport 328i, 09' Msport 335i, 07' Msport 335i
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07-05-2010, 06:48 PM	#83
positiveions Lieutenant General 961 Rep 11,722 Posts Drives: 19 Tacoma, 16 Golf wagon Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upland, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2019 Toyota Tacoma [0.00] 2016 VW Golf Sports ... [0.00] 1998 BMW M3 [0.00] 1990 BMW 325is [0.00]	I love that interior, but I would afraid to drive it. Your car looks money. congrats.
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07-05-2010, 11:19 PM	#86
buddster Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 269 Posts Drives: 2022 M8 Gran Coupe Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Update. As I mentioned the PDC is mostly done so I took some shots to show the front bumper. It turned out well and looks OEM, which I guess technically it is. When the coding gets done this week, I'll put up some shots of the I-Drive with it working. For anyone who cares, I included a shot of the AiB's. I think it shows how even the light distribution is between the two halos. Even though it's been a week or so, you'll also notice the car looks slick and glossy. I did a full workup on the body and wheels which consisted of: Wash, Dry, Wax and seal the wheels, Clay the whole body, Wash again, Dry again, Wax and buff the exterior. It looks glossy and feels smooth and waxy - almost slick. I used Chemical Guys Diablo wheel gel, CG Clay, CG Luber, Pete's 53 Carnuba Wax and CG Wheel Guard. The interior is next. Gonna seal the trim etc... Phase II is almost complete as I got a GIAC tune from EAS. It's fast. Gas mileage is better too, strangely by a lot. In M Drive with Sport Plus etc... it's pretty ridiculous. Can't wait to get it to the track. Attached Images
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07-08-2010, 04:24 PM	#87
jra85 M3NTAL 132 Rep 608 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1)	Love it! I noticed that in EAS's post for the work they did to your car, they only mentioned 10mm spacers for the front. Did you install spacers in the rear as well? Or did the 295's take all the remaining room?
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