riM3 - Delivery - New Car Prep

Roundown · 03-21-2013, 11:26 PM

Hey All -

Tomorrow morning at 9am I pick up my 2013 M3 (personal conflict prevented me from doing so today).

Specs are as follows:

6MT
Space Gray
Black Novillo
Carbon Leather Trim
Premium Package
Competition Package
Heated Seats
Enhanced Premium Sound
BMW Apps
Satellite Radio

Immediately after pick-up I'm taking it to Unique Auto Care of Wakefield, MA to have the following done:

Full Exterior Detail:

Hand wash
Clean Engine Compartment
Claybar
Degreasing
Multi-Stage Buff/Polishing
Dress Gires
Clean and Seal Windows

Xpel Ultimate Film:

Front Bumper
Complete Hood
Complete Fenders
Headlights
Rear Fender 'Splash Guard'
Rear Bumper/Trunk Strip

Full Opti-Coat 2.0 (including wheels and Xpel film)
22ple VX1 Sealant (may be duplicative w/ Opti-Coat, but they seem to be synergistic)

Afterwards (or during the film application), I'm going to swap the following parts:

Mods:

BMW Black Edition Grills
BMW Black Edition Gills
LUX V3 5000K

The only unfinished item (for now) is the Competiton Spoiler - I chose not to do a port install (as I've heard that materially increases your time at port) in favor of a dealer install. Unfortunately, I was told that Betalink is on backorder nationwide

Oh well.

I plan on documenting pick-up; before, during and after-detailing and pre/post mods with my D3100. Since I know you're all picture whores...I'll start things off with my build/tracking...

RingMeister01 · 03-22-2013, 04:25 AM

Congrats brother! Enjoy her!

DMW2315 · 03-22-2013, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by riM3

Hey All -

Tomorrow morning at 9am I pick up my 2013 M3 (personal conflict prevented me from doing so today).

Specs are as follows:

6MT
Space Gray
Black Novillo
Carbon Leather Trim
Premium Package
Competition Package
Heated Seats
Enhanced Premium Sound
BMW Apps
Satellite Radio

Immediately after pick-up I'm taking it to Unique Auto Care of Wakefield, MA to have the following done:

Full Exterior Detail:

Hand wash
Clean Engine Compartment
Claybar
Degreasing
Multi-Stage Buff/Polishing
Dress Gires
Clean and Seal Windows

Xpel Ultimate Film:

Front Bumper
Complete Hood
Complete Fenders
Headlights
Rear Fender 'Splash Guard'
Rear Bumper/Trunk Strip

Full Opti-Coat 2.0 (including wheels and Xpel film)
22ple VX1 Sealant (may be duplicative w/ Opti-Coat, but they seem to be synergistic)

Afterwards (or during the film application), I'm going to swap the following parts:

Mods:

BMW Black Edition Grills
BMW Black Edition Gills
LUX V3 5000K

The only unfinished item (for now) is the Competiton Spoiler - I chose not to do a port install (as I've heard that materially increases your time at port) in favor of a dealer install. Unfortunately, I was told that Betalink is on backorder nationwide

Oh well.

I plan on documenting pick-up; before, during and after-detailing and pre/post mods with my D3100. Since I know you're all picture whores...I'll start things off with my build/tracking...

Do the Comp Spoiler yourself using 3M instead. It's so easy my grandmother could do it. Betalink is almost permanent. 3M is strong to the point where it'll never fall off but it can be removed. I've read that people who used betalink who tried to remove he spoiler or splitters end up damaging the paint of the car.

Stronghammer · 03-22-2013, 11:17 AM

Also consider getting the spoiler with a color matched stripe from a company like IND. I think it looks great. Congrats on the new ride

Uber3er · 03-22-2013, 04:46 PM

congrats man

Roundown · 03-22-2013, 06:48 PM

Quick, iPhone update... more to come!

A couple outside...

On the way to Unique Car Care... given that I was constantly loading/unloading throttle, I am impressed with mileage...

In good hands!

mkPOTO · 03-22-2013, 06:53 PM

congrats on the new car!

zeeman335 · 03-22-2013, 06:57 PM

OP! I'm taking it to Rick too next week! Wish I could take it to him directly after my pick up.

Congrats! Car looks beautiful !

gatorfast · 03-22-2013, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by riM3

On the way to Unique Car Care... given that I was constantly loading/unloading throttle, I am impressed with mileage...

Hate to burst your bubble but the mpg computer is very optimistic. Do the actual math next time you fill up and you will see what I mean.

Roundown · 03-22-2013, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatorfast

Hate to burst your bubble but the mpg computer is very optimistic. Do the actual math next time you fill up and you will see what I mean.

Wouldn't surprise me... fortunately - it's a weekend toy!

AlpineE92M3 · 03-22-2013, 08:27 PM

Looks great! Cant wait to see after pics!!

Nang Vann · 03-23-2013, 07:07 AM

Nice! Congrats on the purchase!

Roundown · 03-26-2013, 08:48 PM

Big update coming...

mkPOTO · 03-26-2013, 08:53 PM

car looks good!

ridin135 · 03-27-2013, 05:55 AM

Congrats on your car just picked up mine as well last friday

sharks · 03-27-2013, 01:43 PM

Nice. Congrats!

zeeman335 · 03-28-2013, 02:52 PM

Looks Sexy riM3! I just dropped mine off yesterday. Cant wait...

inter1032 · 03-28-2013, 09:26 PM

how much do they charge? does the dealership do any work to it when they come in?

zeeman335 · 03-28-2013, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inter1032

how much do they charge? does the dealership do any work to it when they come in?

Your best bet is to speak with Rick. I can PM you his number if interested. He def knows his stuff.

I asked the dealership not to touch the car. All they did was so that the car was able to drive. They could have also left the car wrapped as well. I almost did that but didnt want to drive the car with it on for a few days. All interior seats were in plastic and doors had protective cardboard taped on it. I just dropped it off so Rick will take care of all that.

kmarei · 03-29-2013, 07:46 AM

From a 2 time E92 M3 owner..
"17.1mpg"
Hahahahahahahahaaaa.....

Roundown · 03-29-2013, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeeman335

Quote:

Originally Posted by inter1032

how much do they charge? does the dealership do any work to it when they come in?

Your best bet is to speak with Rick. I can PM you his number if interested. He def knows his stuff.

I asked the dealership not to touch the car. All they did was so that the car was able to drive. They could have also left the car wrapped as well. I almost did that but didnt want to drive the car with it on for a few days. All interior seats were in plastic and doors had protective cardboard taped on it. I just dropped it off so Rick will take care of all that.

Agree - give Rick a shout; tell him we sent you and he'll hook you up.

Honestly - car looked much better than show room new when I picked it up (and I thought it looked great when I picked it up).

Peahi · 04-05-2013, 11:16 AM

Sweet!!! Congrats man!!!! Glad to see bunches of space grey out lately!!

Wait, someone drove it 81 miles before you got it??? !! Jk! Lol!

03-21-2013, 11:26 PM	#1
Roundown Colonel 576 Rep 2,353 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	riM3 - Delivery - New Car Prep - First Mods Thread Hey All - Tomorrow morning at 9am I pick up my 2013 M3 (personal conflict prevented me from doing so today). Specs are as follows: 6MT Space Gray Black Novillo Carbon Leather Trim Premium Package Competition Package Heated Seats Enhanced Premium Sound BMW Apps Satellite Radio Immediately after pick-up I'm taking it to Unique Auto Care of Wakefield, MA to have the following done: Full Exterior Detail: Hand wash Clean Engine Compartment Claybar Degreasing Multi-Stage Buff/Polishing Dress Gires Clean and Seal Windows Xpel Ultimate Film: Front Bumper Complete Hood Complete Fenders Headlights Rear Fender 'Splash Guard' Rear Bumper/Trunk Strip Full Opti-Coat 2.0 (including wheels and Xpel film) 22ple VX1 Sealant (may be duplicative w/ Opti-Coat, but they seem to be synergistic) Afterwards (or during the film application), I'm going to swap the following parts: Mods: BMW Black Edition Grills BMW Black Edition Gills LUX V3 5000K The only unfinished item (for now) is the Competiton Spoiler - I chose not to do a port install (as I've heard that materially increases your time at port) in favor of a dealer install. Unfortunately, I was told that Betalink is on backorder nationwide Oh well. I plan on documenting pick-up; before, during and after-detailing and pre/post mods with my D3100. Since I know you're all picture whores...I'll start things off with my build/tracking...
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03-22-2013, 11:17 AM	#4
Stronghammer Lieutenant 42 Rep 590 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: south carolina iTrader: (3)	Also consider getting the spoiler with a color matched stripe from a company like IND. I think it looks great. Congrats on the new ride __________________ 2011 E92 M3 MR July 11 ED Sept 11 PCD Mods: ESS VT1, MS test pipes, 19 BBS CH-R, Eibach pro springs, Painted reflectors, carbon fiber grills, Painted side markers with dark tinted lenses, 30% tint, Arkym rear diffuser, Innotech axle back exhaust, Performance spoiler
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03-22-2013, 06:48 PM	#6
Roundown Colonel 576 Rep 2,353 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	Quick, iPhone update... more to come! A couple outside... On the way to Unique Car Care... given that I was constantly loading/unloading throttle, I am impressed with mileage... In good hands!
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03-22-2013, 06:53 PM	#7
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03-22-2013, 06:57 PM	#8
zeeman335 Captain 84 Rep 712 Posts Drives: 2001 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (8)	OP! I'm taking it to Rick too next week! Wish I could take it to him directly after my pick up. Congrats! Car looks beautiful !
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03-22-2013, 08:27 PM	#11
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03-23-2013, 07:07 AM	#12
Nang Vann Lieutenant Colonel 25 Rep 1,513 Posts Drives: E46 M3, R35 GT-R Join Date: May 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Nice! Congrats on the purchase! __________________ Moving on up!
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03-27-2013, 05:55 AM	#15
ridin135 Colonel 131 Rep 2,408 Posts Drives: Depends on the day Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greenville iTrader: (7)	Congrats on your car just picked up mine as well last friday __________________
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sharks Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: E92M3 / F80 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	Nice. Congrats!
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03-28-2013, 02:52 PM	#17
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03-28-2013, 09:26 PM	#18
inter1032 Major 31 Rep 1,460 Posts Drives: 2013 m3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: boston iTrader: (0)	how much do they charge? does the dealership do any work to it when they come in?
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04-05-2013, 11:16 AM	#22
Peahi Captain 13 Rep 682 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 CPE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Sweet!!! Congrats man!!!! Glad to see bunches of space grey out lately!! Wait, someone drove it 81 miles before you got it??? !! Jk! Lol! __________________
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