New E93 Owner--Formerly Heavily Modded 550i Owner-Hello!

SoCalM3Mang · 02-20-2009, 07:57 PM

Hello E90 Members!

I wanted to introduce myself to this vibrant community. I have been on the E60 Forums for the last 3.5 years under the handle "SoCalM5Mang". My Car was/is a beautiful Teutonic Beast. I grew tired of getting pulled over by CHP for nothing but driving an enviable and sickly modded 550!

A week ago I pulled the trigger and "upgraded" to a Brand New and very shiny Jerez Black M3 Convertible. I must say coming from a very modded 550(torque was close to 390), I am AMAZED at the power this car is capable of. And no, I haven't remotely opened her up. I can tell she packs a serious punch though and can't wait to break her in.

I'm looking to modify her ever so subtly and was hoping you knowledgeable folks could help recommend some cool things that won't make her over the top and a "Five-O Stalked M3".

I'm thinking right now:

Carbon Fiber Hood and Boot Roundels
Carbon Fiber Wheel Caps
Power-Coated Rims (19' Double Spoke Black or Gun Metal)
Spacers(to widen er out a bit)
RPI Scoops
Blacked Out Kidney and M Side Grilles
Trunk Lid Spoiler(Carbon Fiber?)
Matte Black M3 Trunk Badge
Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers

This should be it "for now". Maybe down the road I'll consider software remap, bolt on exhaust and pulley's. (only if RPI does a custom job for me

).

Any advice or recommendations would be helpful. I'm also looking for cool places to shop for M3 components other than EBay.

I look forward to meeting many of you and becoming a regular and contributing member here.

Have a great weekend!

chinoxs203 · 02-20-2009, 08:19 PM

pics of the 550?

V1.47fan · 02-20-2009, 09:52 PM

Hi!

Congrats! some pics would be nice if you don't mind.

PunjabiM3 · 02-21-2009, 12:38 AM

Yeah I would like to see pics of the 550!

SoCalM3Mang · 02-21-2009, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by PunjabiM3

Yeah I would like to see pics of the 550!

Sorry fellas. I have so many questions about modding my new ride and can't wait to ask them. Here is/was my "current in the garage" ride.

Pic from Bimmerfest in Santa Barbara in May
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=...=post&id=66044

Pics from Car Domain
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3060256

Sig File
2008 - E60-550 Sport LCI

Exterior: Full M-Tech Kit- SLAMMED-Eibach Pro Sport Springs Stage 1-Carbon Fiber ACS Front Splitters, Carbon Fiber ACS Custom Quad Diffuser,Carbon Fiber Mirrors, Carbon Fiber Trunk and Boot Roundels, Carbon Fiber Wheel Caps, Carbon Fiber Tint-30%. ACS Roof Spoiler, Rieger/ACS Trunk Lid Spoiler, Blacked Out Kidney Grills, Blacked Out 550i Badge, Blacked Out ACS Chrome Trunk Badge. Smoked Tails and Fenders Stage 1. Custom Quad Exhaust from AAA Performance Exhaust: From the Primary Headers--2 OE Resonators-X-Pipe-(2) Remus 4' Universals to Custom Polished Black-Double Walled-Staggered 3.5 Tips.

Under the Hood:
AFE Cold Air Intake Stage 2, RPI Scoop-Red, Sprint Booster, eurorev.com re-mapped

Her Shoes:
Aicona Luxury Collection-20' 3 Piece -ALC 31 ABSOLUTE BLACK

Her Growl:

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m3larson · 03-03-2009, 02:00 PM

I went from a 550I to A M3 as well. Didn't need a 4 door anymore since I had a SUV and I agree its been a good change. When I went from my Dinan stage 3 540I to my 550I I wasn't happy now going to the M3 I am happy again.

mccltd · 03-03-2009, 03:18 PM

keep us up to date with what you do to your M3.
I have the same Jerrez black convertible coming in April and want it to look a bit different this side of the large pond between us.

Cant belive they dont come with a boot lip spolier as standard the coupes do.
What difference does it make to a convertible.

kmac1980 · 03-03-2009, 04:12 PM

Congrats! You'll love that colour combo.....Let's see pics!

I saw Palladium Silver on Sparkling Graphite at the dealership and it looks incredible...ended up with Jerez/Fox because it was better optioned out, I bet Palladium looks amazing on Jerez, since both Jerez and Palladium have a blueish tint!

Oh and a popular E93 mod is the blackout aluminum window trim. I'm torn whether to do it or not, but almost every is of the opinion it's a must do! (vinyl or paint)

mccltd · 03-03-2009, 04:28 PM

I have just added the high gloss shadow line to my order after seeing one without.
I think this looks pretty aweful how can BMW not include the glos shadow line as standard the chrome just just odd.

kmac1980 · 03-03-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mccltd

I have just added the high gloss shadow line to my order after seeing one without.
I think this looks pretty aweful how can BMW not include the glos shadow line as standard the chrome just just odd.

not only is it not standard in north america, its NOT AVAILABLE!

montreal red · 03-03-2009, 08:58 PM

congrats and welcome... ur e60 looked sick!

02-20-2009, 07:57 PM	#1
SoCalM3Mang "Makin It Happen-West Coast Style" 42 Rep 184 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 Jerez Black 6SPD Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	New E93 Owner--Formerly Heavily Modded 550i Owner-Hello! Hello E90 Members! I wanted to introduce myself to this vibrant community. I have been on the E60 Forums for the last 3.5 years under the handle "SoCalM5Mang". My Car was/is a beautiful Teutonic Beast. I grew tired of getting pulled over by CHP for nothing but driving an enviable and sickly modded 550! A week ago I pulled the trigger and "upgraded" to a Brand New and very shiny Jerez Black M3 Convertible. I must say coming from a very modded 550(torque was close to 390), I am AMAZED at the power this car is capable of. And no, I haven't remotely opened her up. I can tell she packs a serious punch though and can't wait to break her in. I'm looking to modify her ever so subtly and was hoping you knowledgeable folks could help recommend some cool things that won't make her over the top and a "Five-O Stalked M3". I'm thinking right now: Carbon Fiber Hood and Boot Roundels Carbon Fiber Wheel Caps Power-Coated Rims (19' Double Spoke Black or Gun Metal) Spacers(to widen er out a bit) RPI Scoops Blacked Out Kidney and M Side Grilles Trunk Lid Spoiler(Carbon Fiber?) Matte Black M3 Trunk Badge Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers This should be it "for now". Maybe down the road I'll consider software remap, bolt on exhaust and pulley's. (only if RPI does a custom job for me ). Any advice or recommendations would be helpful. I'm also looking for cool places to shop for M3 components other than EBay. I look forward to meeting many of you and becoming a regular and contributing member here. Have a great weekend! __________________ 08 BMW E93 6MT Jerez Black\|HAMANN-ed\|Lots of Carbon Fiber\|Eibach E-93 Sprgs\|Advan RS-D's 19x9+22/19x10+20\|AA-SSK-Pulley\|RPI Scoops-Red\|RPI Axle Back Exhaust- Blacked Out Tips\|Hamann Rep CF Lip-Diffuser-Trunk Spoiler\|\|Hamaan Badging
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02-20-2009, 08:19 PM	#2
chinoxs203 Major 122 Rep 1,369 Posts Drives: 08 E92 335xi AW Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (7)	pics of the 550? __________________ FOR SALE: Dropbox - please
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02-20-2009, 09:52 PM	#3
V1.47fan Banned 1979 Rep 1,847 Posts Drives: TheArtist formerly known as M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NATIONWIDE iTrader: (0)	Hi! Congrats! some pics would be nice if you don't mind.
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02-21-2009, 12:38 AM	#4
PunjabiM3 Colonel 253 Rep 2,091 Posts Drives: M5 CS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Flower Mound, TX iTrader: (1)	Yeah I would like to see pics of the 550! __________________ 2012 Audi R8 V10TT\| 6MT\| Suzuka Grey 2015 Ferrari 458 Speciale\| Rosso Scuderia 2020 BMW X7\| Mineral White 2024 718 GT4 RS \| Arctic Grey
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03-03-2009, 02:00 PM	#6
m3larson First Lieutenant 28 Rep 309 Posts Drives: 2014 M6 Gran C 1997 M3 Track C Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ iTrader: (0)	I went from a 550I to A M3 as well. Didn't need a 4 door anymore since I had a SUV and I agree its been a good change. When I went from my Dinan stage 3 540I to my 550I I wasn't happy now going to the M3 I am happy again. __________________ The Verdict: Every other manufacturer should give up on building their own cars and just make M3s instead. -Car and Driver June 2008
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03-03-2009, 03:18 PM	#7
mccltd New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: E93 M3 JB Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SE UK iTrader: (0)	keep us up to date with what you do to your M3. I have the same Jerrez black convertible coming in April and want it to look a bit different this side of the large pond between us. Cant belive they dont come with a boot lip spolier as standard the coupes do. What difference does it make to a convertible.
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03-03-2009, 04:12 PM	#8
kmac1980 Major 36 Rep 1,039 Posts Drives: '19 540xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: toronto iTrader: (1)	Congrats! You'll love that colour combo.....Let's see pics! I saw Palladium Silver on Sparkling Graphite at the dealership and it looks incredible...ended up with Jerez/Fox because it was better optioned out, I bet Palladium looks amazing on Jerez, since both Jerez and Palladium have a blueish tint! Oh and a popular E93 mod is the blackout aluminum window trim. I'm torn whether to do it or not, but almost every is of the opinion it's a must do! (vinyl or paint)
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03-03-2009, 04:28 PM	#9
mccltd New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: E93 M3 JB Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SE UK iTrader: (0)	I have just added the high gloss shadow line to my order after seeing one without. I think this looks pretty aweful how can BMW not include the glos shadow line as standard the chrome just just odd.
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03-03-2009, 08:58 PM	#11
montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	congrats and welcome... ur e60 looked sick! __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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