Swamp2s SG/FR E92 M-DCT pics

swamp2 · 05-10-2008, 05:04 PM

As E said, Saturday afternoon snappin'. I wanted these for myself and really would not have bothered posting them as once you have seen one you have kind of seen them all (unless modded). However, I got a lot of request so I am finally obliging.

Thanks to Premier for a full frontal clear bra (invisible, eh?). They did very nice work.

Also note the checkered flag icon for M-DCT launch control.

swamp2 · 05-10-2008, 05:06 PM

(cont.)

swamp2 · 05-10-2008, 05:08 PM

(cont. 2)

swamp2 · 05-10-2008, 05:10 PM

(cont. 3 = M-DCT LC FTW)

JEllis · 05-10-2008, 05:16 PM

Nice swamp.....probably going to get a clear bra done at the same place if you recommend them...

Davinhci · 05-10-2008, 05:48 PM

Nice pics, have you peeled off the the protective overlay thing on your rest pedal yet?

rmmcdaniel · 05-10-2008, 05:51 PM

Nice car/pics!!

I don't mean to thread jack, but do you mind sharing what the "base" RPMs are for Launch Control? i.e. what are the RPMs when you engage LC and hit the gas before you make any adjustments with the cruise control stalk (or release the brakes!!)?

Keto · 05-10-2008, 09:46 PM

What pedals are those swamp?

SHADY1 · 05-10-2008, 09:52 PM

Thanks for the pics they are good reminds me of home good old SoCal

man02195 · 05-10-2008, 10:05 PM

great pics
can you get a shot of the m-dct trans?
or is it hidden behind something?
i'm assuming it doesn't have stainless steel brake lines?

Robert · 05-10-2008, 10:08 PM

Very clean. Did you do the entire hood or partial?

e92leon · 05-10-2008, 10:56 PM

god.. this is soooooo irresistible!!
congratscongrats!!~~

ruff · 05-10-2008, 11:39 PM

Swamp,

Good work Mate. Nice looking ride. It looks like a fancy snantzy BMW or something. You know Swamp, Pic 14 really shows you live a charmed life. Best wishes.

asaulo1 · 05-11-2008, 01:07 AM

awesome pics... especially the one with the launch control....

swamp2 · 05-11-2008, 01:22 AM

Thanks for all the comments fella's.

@JEllis: I would recommend Premier but they come down mobile style from the Bay area. As well they are pricey. I looked at a lot of crap before committing to spend this kind of $. Go look at the crap work the fellow who has an exclusive at OC Ferarri/Maserarti does and you'll see. Get em scheduled well before your pick up time.

@Davinchi: Indeed it is gone, it is blue. The dealer left it on surprisingly.

@rmmcdaniel: It is pretty high 5500 I think. I didn't pay close enough attention as I did not actually drop the lever and use LC.

@Keto: OEM BMW pedals. Better looking that a lot of the tuner brands IMHO. Nice design and nice finishing, replaceable rubber inserts and top notch hardware.

@man02195: You read my mind. I really wanted a couple shots of it but it is just about totally covered. Covered on the underside with the strange furry/astroturf like stuff that is just under the front bumper cover. Might be able to get a decent peek on a lift but doubtful. I'm totally puzzled by this strange material. Anyone know why it was chosen? You can see the brake lines and they are not stainless steel.

@bobbo: Full frontal = full hood, full bumper, full fenders and mirrors. Overkill on the hood but I could not stand the dirty wax collecting edge in the middle of the hood.

@ruff: It is different. But the parks, mountains and national monuments of Utah are equally impressive IMO.

Hans Delbruck · 05-11-2008, 01:26 AM

Very nice pics!

Sweet car.

Hammer · 05-11-2008, 02:35 AM

jeha.

very very nice car! You did the clearbra on the car already? anything noticeable on the pics, great

Do you know what this twited component under the car is?( 8te pic of the first post, "bmw germany" is printed on it(turned around))

footie · 05-11-2008, 03:48 AM

swamp,

The car looks a picture and some nice shots of both the underside and the roof, it's a nice combination the silver inlay with the Fox Red. I too have concerned Space Grey, mainly because it's closest in look and colour to the concept but all the ones I have seen in person have had 19" alloys, not the one which I will be specing myself. Though everyone on the site say it's the best colour to see the stock 18" alloys one, it's giving me food for thought.

Once again a mint car and health to enjoy.

swamp2 · 05-11-2008, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hammer

jeha.

very very nice car! You did the clearbra on the car already? anything noticeable on the pics, great

Do you know what this twited component under the car is?( 8te pic of the first post, "bmw germany" is printed on it(turned around))

Thanks.

Full frontal clear bra already installed and is present in the pics above.

The "funny" twisted component is one of the front suspension linkage arms, the
"tension strut". I would guess that the funny shape of the part comes from a computer aided stress and deflection analysis that used shape optimization. Hence a part that does not at all look like something a human would imagine.

Hammer · 05-11-2008, 05:51 AM

hihi, okay.
thanks

i m looking to read more from you

devo · 05-11-2008, 07:30 AM

Congrats Swamp! Beautiful color; of course, I am partial to Space Grey. Enjoy in good health.

dawgdog · 05-11-2008, 08:39 AM

Best photos I've seen to date. Great job! My interior will be the same except for extended leather. I sure like the look of the aluminum trim. I liked the CF leather the first time I saw it, but by the second time it had grown old. Anyway, thanks for all the interesting photos. I will get the OEM pedals.

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rmmcdaniel Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 247 Posts Drives: '09 E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago & SF iTrader: (0)	Nice car/pics!! I don't mean to thread jack, but do you mind sharing what the "base" RPMs are for Launch Control? i.e. what are the RPMs when you engage LC and hit the gas before you make any adjustments with the cruise control stalk (or release the brakes!!)? __________________ 2009 E90 M3 - Silverstone/Fox Red - M-DCT, CW, PP, TP, 19", Moonroof, Sunshades, PDC, Enhanced Prem Sound, HD Radio, Sat, iPod, Smartphone Integration
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swamp2 Lieutenant General 611 Rep 10,407 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA iTrader: (3)	Thanks for all the comments fella's. @JEllis: I would recommend Premier but they come down mobile style from the Bay area. As well they are pricey. I looked at a lot of crap before committing to spend this kind of $. Go look at the crap work the fellow who has an exclusive at OC Ferarri/Maserarti does and you'll see. Get em scheduled well before your pick up time. @Davinchi: Indeed it is gone, it is blue. The dealer left it on surprisingly. @rmmcdaniel: It is pretty high 5500 I think. I didn't pay close enough attention as I did not actually drop the lever and use LC. @Keto: OEM BMW pedals. Better looking that a lot of the tuner brands IMHO. Nice design and nice finishing, replaceable rubber inserts and top notch hardware. @man02195: You read my mind. I really wanted a couple shots of it but it is just about totally covered. Covered on the underside with the strange furry/astroturf like stuff that is just under the front bumper cover. Might be able to get a decent peek on a lift but doubtful. I'm totally puzzled by this strange material. Anyone know why it was chosen? You can see the brake lines and they are not stainless steel. @bobbo: Full frontal = full hood, full bumper, full fenders and mirrors. Overkill on the hood but I could not stand the dirty wax collecting edge in the middle of the hood. @ruff: It is different. But the parks, mountains and national monuments of Utah are equally impressive IMO.
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Hammer Lieutenant 31 Rep 423 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany, Cologne iTrader: (0)	jeha. very very nice car! You did the clearbra on the car already? anything noticeable on the pics, great Do you know what this twited component under the car is?( 8te pic of the first post, "bmw germany" is printed on it(turned around)) Last edited by Hammer; 05-11-2008 at 02:47 AM.. Reason: specifing the pic
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devo Colonel 755 Rep 2,736 Posts Drives: Bimmers & Porsches Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Congrats Swamp! Beautiful color; of course, I am partial to Space Grey. Enjoy in good health.
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