My '13 AW/FR M3

03BeastCharmer · 01-19-2013, 10:46 PM

So post euro delivery in early September, the car has been back in my hands for about 10 weeks, and I've been enjoying it! I had a bunch of parts that I ordered while waiting for it to come back home, and many went on in the 1st 36 hours, but I got one of the last major items to final work today after having to re-order some parts.

For me, Houston roads are too rough for lowering or dealing with a splitter. This is my daily driver, and the E36 M3 is going to be the main track car, so I wanted to keep it clean, simple and manageable and left the suspension alone.

First thing that went on were the Texas Roundels and the white reflector covers.

Then the M Performance spoiler and Dinan exhaust went up. Neighbors knew I got a new car, but were shocked to see it up on jack stands in the driveway the 2nd day

The wife still likes to point out that her Dinan exhaust is louder than mine. And it's no contest, the S62 sounds mean.... Older and yonger brothers do play well together

Next on the docket were the extended paddles and then the illuminated door sills.

Last up was the backup camera. Thanks to Richard at M-World for helping be trouble shoot my issues with the kit.

I still need to test to see how the lines color changes compares to the color changes from stock sensors.
The brothers.

The new kid

Tint, and a front clear bra are all that are left, but I figured I'd show, especially now that the camera is finally in and working! Hope you enjoy.

M3forMe · 01-19-2013, 11:05 PM

Nice. More info on the camera please?

IMG · 01-19-2013, 11:07 PM

Very nice,love the E39 in the garage

E92MpwR · 01-19-2013, 11:38 PM

How did you get the camera?

Richard@M-World · 01-20-2013, 02:39 AM

Glad to see that the camera finally works! Enjoy in good health!

slicer · 01-20-2013, 09:37 AM

Nice car! I have to say I couldn't dislike your modified roundels more.

And it's not because I have anything against texas.

ms372 · 01-20-2013, 09:49 AM

cant go wrong with AW/FR, but roundels got to go.

///M Power-Belgium · 01-20-2013, 09:58 AM

Looks fantastic...

But how was the instalation of the illuminated door sils ???( you have chosen for black door sill with white illumination )(match ok with AW)
I had a post about this door sils...and i still doubt about it

BTW...it looks very well done !

03BeastCharmer · 01-20-2013, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by M3forMe

Nice. More info on the camera please?

The camera is from Alekshop. The used partial kit I bought should be in the F/S section in the next day, if you're looking for a discount.

Quote:

Originally Posted by img

Very nice,love the E39 in the garage

Thanks, it's still a great car. Not trouble free, but great!

Quote:

Originally Posted by slicer

Nice car! I have to say I couldn't dislike your modified roundels more.

And it's not because I have anything against texas.

I understand it's not for everyone. California will be invaded by Texas Roundel cars when BMW CCA Ofest comes to Laguna Seca this year

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Looks fantastic...

But how was the instalation of the illuminated door sils ???
I had a post about this door sils...and i still doubt about it

BTW...it looks very well done !

The door sills are a lot easier to install than the camera. All you need are a few trim panel removal tools to help with getting the sills off, and a wire coat hanger to run the wire from the drivers footwell to the passenger side. Besides that, it's time and patience. I did this 5 years ago on the E39 M5, and they have worked great, and it was easier the 2nd time around on the E92.

Powerbeast · 01-20-2013, 10:23 AM

Nice man congrats, how do you like those extended paddles?

Blindside_137 · 01-20-2013, 02:49 PM

Beautiful car!

03BeastCharmer · 01-20-2013, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Powerbeast

Nice man congrats, how do you like those extended paddles?

I love the paddles. I was thinking about them before I got the car, but once I grove the car in Germany with the stock paddles, I knew I wanted something better. The paddles allow me to grab them from more sections of the steering wheel. The only downside is that the edges of the paddles are "sharp" edges
versus the round edges on the stock paddles. I've still very happy to use them daily.

Rob@StrasseWheels · 01-20-2013, 06:41 PM

Congrats, love how it's coming along!

///M Ryder · 01-20-2013, 07:04 PM

Car is looking good G......can't wait to see the door sills in person........Phil

GB///M · 01-20-2013, 09:11 PM

Car looks great congrats!
On a side note, Is it just me or does the right side of the exhaust look a little crooked?

positiveions · 01-20-2013, 10:39 PM

Looks good buddy. Congrats.

THE TECH · 01-21-2013, 08:23 AM

Looks good.

datbimmerdoe · 01-21-2013, 10:41 PM

minus those roundels, i like everythin u've done. keep it up!

E86M · 01-22-2013, 02:21 PM

Looks great G....love it...

tmntmn · 01-25-2013, 11:52 PM

coming a long great!

Alen E90 · 01-26-2013, 11:18 AM

congrats on your new M, she looks great and i cant wait to see what other mods you've got planned for her

heartcolorgrey · 01-26-2013, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ms372

cant go wrong with AW/FR, but roundels got to go.

+1

Love the car, hate the roundels, they cheapen the purchase imo.

But to each his own.
Congrats on the pickup!

01-19-2013, 10:46 PM	#1
03BeastCharmer Lieutenant Colonel 257 Rep 1,660 Posts Drives: '13 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (3)	My '13 AW/FR M3 So post euro delivery in early September, the car has been back in my hands for about 10 weeks, and I've been enjoying it! I had a bunch of parts that I ordered while waiting for it to come back home, and many went on in the 1st 36 hours, but I got one of the last major items to final work today after having to re-order some parts. For me, Houston roads are too rough for lowering or dealing with a splitter. This is my daily driver, and the E36 M3 is going to be the main track car, so I wanted to keep it clean, simple and manageable and left the suspension alone. First thing that went on were the Texas Roundels and the white reflector covers. Then the M Performance spoiler and Dinan exhaust went up. Neighbors knew I got a new car, but were shocked to see it up on jack stands in the driveway the 2nd day The wife still likes to point out that her Dinan exhaust is louder than mine. And it's no contest, the S62 sounds mean.... Older and yonger brothers do play well together Next on the docket were the extended paddles and then the illuminated door sills. Last up was the backup camera. Thanks to Richard at M-World for helping be trouble shoot my issues with the kit. I still need to test to see how the lines color changes compares to the color changes from stock sensors. The brothers. The new kid Tint, and a front clear bra are all that are left, but I figured I'd show, especially now that the camera is finally in and working! Hope you enjoy. Attached Images __________________ Current: '13 E92 M3 Euro Delivery Gone: E86 M Coupe; E30 M3, E39 M5, E36 M3
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M3forMe M3 Dreamin' 37 Rep 531 Posts Drives: 13 E92 - AW Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Orange iTrader: (0)	Nice. More info on the camera please? __________________ 2013 AW/BLK - DCT, Comp/Cold/Prem Mods - IND Beauty kit, CF Roundels, CF Splitters, AiB Angel Eyes, EAS Exhaust Tips! B&G lowering springs
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01-19-2013, 11:07 PM	#3
IMG 1122 Rep 7,690 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Track car,Ess E90 M3 DD Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Location iTrader: (6)	Very nice,love the E39 in the garage
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01-19-2013, 11:38 PM	#4
E92MpwR Private First Class 6 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California iTrader: (0)	How did you get the camera?
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01-20-2013, 02:39 AM	#5
Richard@M-World 78 Rep 684 Posts Drives: NASA TTA #92 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: TX/IL iTrader: (0)	Glad to see that the camera finally works! Enjoy in good health! __________________ Authorized AiM Dealer - Solo/Solo DL \| SmartyCam HD \| www.m-world.us
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slicer Major General 2736 Rep 6,732 Posts Drives: 'E46 M3 Race Car, '23 X7 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wisconsin - Instagram - @slicer_m iTrader: (39)	Nice car! I have to say I couldn't dislike your modified roundels more. And it's not because I have anything against texas. __________________ '23 X7 '04 M3 - Fall Line Motorsports Built Race Car - S65 swap, Dry Sump, Bosch Stand-Alone ECU, Drenth Sequential Trans, MCS 3-Way, Flossmann Wide Body, Brembo Motorsports Brakes, Drexler LSD, BBS E88 Etc. INSTAGRAM - @Slicer_M
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01-20-2013, 09:49 AM	#7
ms372 White Shark 86 Rep 919 Posts Drives: AW E92 m3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	cant go wrong with AW/FR, but roundels got to go. __________________ ESS \| Challenge x-pipe \| Akrapovic \| Stoptech BBK (380/355) \|Ohlins R&T \| Dinan \| Vorsteiner \| Downforce USA \| Varis Diffuser \| Gintani \| UUC \| BMW Performance \| Macht Schnell \| Forgestar F14's SDC 19x9.5F 19x11R \| 255.35 295.30
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01-20-2013, 09:58 AM	#8
///M Power-Belgium General 63013 Rep 24,591 Posts Drives: ///M3-E92-DCT Silverstone II Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Looks fantastic... But how was the instalation of the illuminated door sils ???( you have chosen for black door sill with white illumination )(match ok with AW) I had a post about this door sils...and i still doubt about it BTW...it looks very well done ! Last edited by ///M Power-Belgium; 01-20-2013 at 10:05 AM..
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01-20-2013, 10:23 AM	#10
Powerbeast Lieutenant General 5407 Rep 10,825 Posts Drives: F80 M3 RarriRot Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (4)	Nice man congrats, how do you like those extended paddles?
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01-20-2013, 06:41 PM	#13
Rob@StrasseWheels 458 Rep 2,586 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW G80 M3 Comp Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: South Florida iTrader: (1)	Congrats, love how it's coming along! __________________ @Strasse_Robert \| (786)701-3649 \| Robert@StrasseWheels.com \| www.StrasseWheels.com
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01-20-2013, 07:04 PM	#14
///M Ryder Grown Azz Man 429 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: GT4 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (8)	Car is looking good G......can't wait to see the door sills in person........Phil __________________ 2016 GT4.....Sapphire Blue Metallic, Platinum stitch Leather/Alcantara interior, Carbon Fiber Trim, PCM w/Nav, Guards Red Belts, 2 Zone Climate, Sport Chrono, LWB, Smokers Pack, Big Gas Tank, Light Design Pack, Bi-Xenon w/PDL, Auto Dim Mirror, Clear Side Markers, GTS Clear Taillights
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01-20-2013, 09:11 PM	#15
GB///M Captain 160 Rep 817 Posts Drives: M3 CS, X5 M60i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Car looks great congrats! On a side note, Is it just me or does the right side of the exhaust look a little crooked?
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01-20-2013, 10:39 PM	#16
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01-21-2013, 08:23 AM	#17
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01-21-2013, 10:41 PM	#18
datbimmerdoe Lieutenant General 1265 Rep 17,493 Posts Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PARADISE aka CANES COUNTRY iTrader: (0)	minus those roundels, i like everythin u've done. keep it up! __________________ #datbimmerdoe #thatbimmertho FOLLOW @datbimmerdoe on INSTAGRAM
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tmntmn ///M 160 Rep 1,867 Posts Drives: e92 M3/M-DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (6)	coming a long great! __________________ THANKS TO:~<RPM>~ ~<SONICMS>~ ~<MODECARBON>~ ~<McKennaPerformance>~ MODS: MODECARBON V2 GTS FRONT LIP & REAR DIFFUSER, AA GREEN FILTER, RPI SCOOPS, PSW, Verstraβe Extended DCT Shifter, ZCP WHEELS (SEMI-GLOSS), OHLINS R&T, Megan Exhaust, AKRA XPIPE, BMW LED INTERIOR, BLACKOUT W/ORION V4 LED AE, OSRAM CBI
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Alen E90 Lieutenant General 764 Rep 10,033 Posts Drives: E90 328i TiAg Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (7)	congrats on your new M, she looks great and i cant wait to see what other mods you've got planned for her __________________ TiAg FTW!
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