Finally...Picked Up My New M3 Today

Dinan540 · 03-14-2008, 09:30 PM

Funny thing happended on my way in to pick up my new M3 today. I ran into Graham Rahal of all people. He and I live in the same town but in the two years I've lived here I've never seen him or his dad. But today of all days it's gotta be good karma to run into the future M3 ALMS driver right? Anyway, I digress, o.k., first impressions the new M3 is soooo much more refined and powerful than my E46. The E46 was raspy and edgy but low on power. The E92 is more luxurious but a lot more powerful. The best analogy I can think of that we'd all relate to is the new M3 is like a mini M5. Set the EDC to comfort and it's a plush ride. Set it to Sport with M Dynamic mode and set sport plus on power mode and it's a wolf. Totally customizable for whatever driving style strikes you. It's an engineering marvel. It's hard to express, all I can say to the E46 faithful who have a new E92 M3 on the way is "You're going to love it." I know I do and it's only been 1 day and I can't even hop on it yet. I'll write more after my 1200 mile break-in is over. till then enjoy some pics.

rvacha · 03-14-2008, 09:34 PM

Where's Graham?

WCH · 03-14-2008, 10:08 PM

Great pics. Who installed your laser interceptor detectors? Do you have a picture where you put the reporter unit?

AZ-BMW · 03-14-2008, 10:10 PM

I noticed you got the enhanced premium sound system. How do you like it compared with your E46? If you had to do it over again, would you still buy it?

mhutchins14 · 03-14-2008, 10:19 PM

Those tinted windows look good on AW. I'd like to know more about your laser interceptor also....

Dinan540 · 03-14-2008, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by WCH

Great pics. Who installed your laser interceptor detectors? Do you have a picture where you put the reporter unit?

My dealer installed it. My CA had the Master Tech do it and I have to say he did a great job. The reporter (see pic) is in place of the cigarette lighter with the light didode next to it. Also, he mounted the speaker in the panel behind the clutch/brake pedal. Apparently, there was an empty speaker slot there already he could use.

As far as the sound system ... Yes, it's much better than the HK system in the E46. Plus, with idrive you can really fine tune the EQ. yes, I'm glad I opted for it. I think you'd really be happy with it. The highs are crisper and cleaner and the bass is low but also tight, not muddled.

jtown · 03-14-2008, 11:07 PM

Nice bumper without the stupid washers.

KonigsTiger · 03-14-2008, 11:27 PM

Very nice!! I like the mild tint!!! I agree entirely with your review and enjoy!!!!

SHADY1 · 03-14-2008, 11:33 PM

Thanks for the pics

Big Windy · 03-15-2008, 01:24 AM

looks great. that laser system looks sweet. who makes it?

the_stranger · 03-15-2008, 02:04 AM

awesome. congrats on ur new car. I am picking up the same combo today. What % is the tint? Looks really good.

Dinan540 · 03-15-2008, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by the_stranger

awesome. congrats on ur new car. I am picking up the same combo today. What % is the tint? Looks really good.

Thanks! The tint is 35% and the laser jammer is Blinder's M25 X-TREME which covers the front. They also make an M45 X-TREME if you want to cover both the front and rear.

monsta · 03-15-2008, 07:33 AM

looks great....Congrats

hamann330ci · 03-15-2008, 08:24 AM

Congrats on the new whip! The tint and jammer install looks clean!

WCH · 03-15-2008, 08:29 AM

Looks great. Clean install

the_stranger · 03-15-2008, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Dinan540

Thanks! The tint is 35% and the laser jammer is Blinder's M25 X-TREME which covers the front. They also make an M45 X-TREME if you want to cover both the front and rear.

Looks very nice. Do you know which brand and model the tint is?

Dinan540 · 03-15-2008, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by the_stranger

Looks very nice. Do you know which brand and model the tint is?

The brand is LLumar not sure what model. The dealer outsourced this job to a private custom install shop and I took their recommendation on the brand and type of tint. I do know it's NOT carbon which thought was overkill for us in the northern hemisphere. They also installed a clear bra and so far I'm really happy with both.

the_stranger · 03-15-2008, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dinan540

The brand is LLumar not sure what model. The dealer outsourced this job to a private custom install shop and I took their recommendation on the brand and type of tint. I do know it's NOT carbon which thought was overkill for us in the northern hemisphere. They also installed a clear bra and so far I'm really happy with both.

Glad to hear that they came out well. Have fun and drive safe. I am off in an hour to pick up my car.

Dinan540 · 03-15-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by the_stranger

Glad to hear that they came out well. Have fun and drive safe. I am off in an hour to pick up my car.

Thanks bro! I'm excited for you you're going to love it! Have fun!!

Flying_Dutchman · 03-15-2008, 02:51 PM

Congratulations.
That car looks stunning

Big Windy · 03-16-2008, 03:21 AM

looks like about $450 for the M-25 and $700 for the M-45....

http://www.007radardetectors.com/blinder_m20.htm

leletyM3 · 03-16-2008, 06:13 AM

Nice car .. I like your laser jammer..I thought dealer don't install those..

03-14-2008, 09:30 PM	#1
Dinan540 Bimmer Geek 10 Rep 33 Posts Drives: Supercharged 540i & 08 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Buckeye State iTrader: (0)	Finally...Picked Up My New M3 Today Funny thing happended on my way in to pick up my new M3 today. I ran into Graham Rahal of all people. He and I live in the same town but in the two years I've lived here I've never seen him or his dad. But today of all days it's gotta be good karma to run into the future M3 ALMS driver right? Anyway, I digress, o.k., first impressions the new M3 is soooo much more refined and powerful than my E46. The E46 was raspy and edgy but low on power. The E92 is more luxurious but a lot more powerful. The best analogy I can think of that we'd all relate to is the new M3 is like a mini M5. Set the EDC to comfort and it's a plush ride. Set it to Sport with M Dynamic mode and set sport plus on power mode and it's a wolf. Totally customizable for whatever driving style strikes you. It's an engineering marvel. It's hard to express, all I can say to the E46 faithful who have a new E92 M3 on the way is "You're going to love it." I know I do and it's only been 1 day and I can't even hop on it yet. I'll write more after my 1200 mile break-in is over. till then enjoy some pics. Attached Images __________________ AW / 19" Rims / Tech Pkg / Extended Black Lthr. / Carbon Trim / Enhanced Audio / 35% Tint / M25 Laser Jammer / Valentine 1 / Pagid RS-19 Pads / AA Short Shifter / Dinan 4.10 Limited Slip / AFE Air Filter / Eisenmann Race / Fabspeed HFC and X Pipe
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03-14-2008, 09:34 PM	#2
rvacha Captain 65 Rep 800 Posts Drives: '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	Where's Graham? __________________ '16 F30 340i xDrive 6MT Melbourne/Black '08 E92 M3 6MT Jerez/Speed Cloth '18 F80 M3 6MT SO/CSAT
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AZ-BMW Captain 62 Rep 965 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 E93 w/DCT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sunny, Warm AZ iTrader: (0)	I noticed you got the enhanced premium sound system. How do you like it compared with your E46? If you had to do it over again, would you still buy it? __________________ 2009 AW M3 E93 - Black Novillo\|DCT\|ZTP\|ZPP\|752 Enh Audio\|4UT\|Heated Seats\|6FL\|6NF\| For jpg's: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...=186382&page=4 Traded: 2007 335i E93
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mhutchins14 Lieutenant 40 Rep 451 Posts Drives: MG 2017 340i, 6sp, MPPSK Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, TX, United States iTrader: (0)	Those tinted windows look good on AW. I'd like to know more about your laser interceptor also.... __________________ HUTCH 2024 Porsche 911 GT3
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jtown Lieutenant 37 Rep 596 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Norcal iTrader: (0)	Nice bumper without the stupid washers.
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KonigsTiger Racying Dynamics 128 Rep 4,369 Posts Drives: E92M3 RS46 Club Sport, others Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dweller iTrader: (0)	Very nice!! I like the mild tint!!! I agree entirely with your review and enjoy!!!! __________________ ==================================================
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Big Windy Major General 171 Rep 5,123 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	looks great. that laser system looks sweet. who makes it?
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the_stranger Captain 49 Rep 926 Posts Drives: e92 M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: India iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 Coupe [0.00]	awesome. congrats on ur new car. I am picking up the same combo today. What % is the tint? Looks really good. __________________ 2008 e92 M3 6MT AW/BLACK (SOLD) 2009 e92 M3 6MT AW/FR
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03-15-2008, 07:33 AM	#13
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03-15-2008, 08:24 AM	#14
hamann330ci Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 2002 E46 330ci Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Metairie, La iTrader: (1)	Congrats on the new whip! The tint and jammer install looks clean!
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Big Windy Major General 171 Rep 5,123 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	looks like about $450 for the M-25 and $700 for the M-45.... http://www.007radardetectors.com/blinder_m20.htm
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03-16-2008, 06:13 AM	#22
leletyM3 HPF Stg2 640rwhp 11 Rep 294 Posts Drives: HPF M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	Nice car .. I like your laser jammer..I thought dealer don't install those..
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