New M3 E93 at Canyon Lake in AZ (and PCD) - Page 2

AZ-BMW · 11-20-2008, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by slammedm3

+1 on the wind deflector
my BMW parts guy told me it is actually very useful. he says on the hwy @ 60 mph +, you can light a lighter in the car and the wind wont blow it out!
IF this is true, thats very impressive and well worth the..... $400 is it?

Yes it is well worth the cost, I bought it for ~$400 on ebay in April 2007 (initially for my 335i E93) from a BMW Dealer in Austin, Texas

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Originally Posted by apexi

Nice! How do you like that wind deflector? I've been giving that some serious thought, but for the price, gotta wonder if it's really worth it?

Wind Blocker works great and stops the "back-draft" wind from entering the cockpit; it actually quiets the cockpit a little, then by raising the side windows it gets even quieter

Rennbahnmeister · 11-21-2008, 12:51 AM

I hate you, the weather looks so good and I have to brace for at least 6-7 months of cold and snow. Nice car by the way - pictures look good

BMWI6 · 11-21-2008, 09:25 AM

the car looks beautiful, and I am loving the 18's and the color combo. I wont comment on the weather since it has been in the 50's in the morning and then 60's-70's in the day here in florida so it is absolutely perfect.

AZ-BMW · 11-23-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWI6

the car looks beautiful, and I am loving the 18's and the color combo. I wont comment on the weather since it has been in the 50's in the morning and then 60's-70's in the day here in florida so it is absolutely perfect.

And the full hood VentureShield is barely noticeable (just at the air intake cutouts). Although the installer used 3M Clear Bra on the bumper and fenders (and rear of mirrors and door handle cups); he claimed it was more durable than VS. Now the wait to see if either product discolors in the intense AZ sun

revmmm · 11-23-2008, 09:04 AM

Great pics - Congrats on the E93. I have not seen many cabs with the 18" but it looks sharp on the AW. +1 on not showing the brake dust, but then again it gives us more reason to wash the car again.

Did you drive the car back from SC? If so, must have been a memorable drive to spend the first day+ on the roads.

Enjoy!

Park2670 · 11-23-2008, 11:54 PM

How long was the drive from SC? And what route did you take? I am planning on doing the same drive for my next car, just gotta decide on the car!

Very nice photos, congrats on your M

AZ-BMW · 11-24-2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Park2670

How long was the drive from SC? And what route did you take? I am planning on doing the same drive for my next car, just gotta decide on the car!

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Originally Posted by revmmm

I have not seen many cabs with the 18" but it looks sharp on the AW. +1 on not showing the brake dust, but then again it gives us more reason to wash the car again.

Did you drive the car back from SC? If so, must have been a memorable drive to spend the first day+ on the roads.

Thanks, I really like the 18"s and the ride is probably a little nicer (in comfort mode that is)

Yes, my son and I drove the M3 from SC to AZ (top down most of the way), but had to stop in Oklahoma City (Jackie Cooper BMW) for the mandatory 1,200 mile service; so yes we took the I-40 Northern route vs the Southern I-10 (was told there was a lot of construction on I-10). Took 2.5 days and we dutifully kept the speed below 100mph and the revs below 5,400rpm.

AZ-BMW · 11-26-2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rennbahnmeister

I hate you, the weather looks so good and I have to brace for at least 6-7 months of cold and snow. Nice car by the way - pictures look good

Thanks. Well we actually had rain in normally sunny and warm southern AZ today; and the temps dropped all the way down to the low 60sF. Supposedly rain again tomorrow for turkey day

WKBRDR · 11-28-2008, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AZ-BMW

And the full hood VentureShield is barely noticeable (just at the air intake cutouts). Although the installer used 3M Clear Bra on the bumper and fenders (and rear of mirrors and door handle cups); he claimed it was more durable than VS. Now the wait to see if either product discolors in the intense AZ sun

Good luck with the clear bra. I had full custom VS wrap on hood, bumper mirrors and fenders and it dsicolored.. I ended up getting it taken off and getting a full refund back.

AZ-BMW · 11-28-2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by WKBRDR

Good luck with the clear bra. I had full custom VS wrap on hood, bumper mirrors and fenders and it dsicolored.. I ended up getting it taken off and getting a full refund back.

Just curious, what AZ company did your VS install? How many months before your noticed any discoloration? Was your car parked outside or garaged?

adamaster · 12-01-2008, 12:30 AM

great pics.

AZ-BMW · 12-04-2008, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by adamaster

great pics.

Thanks

watrob · 12-04-2008, 09:54 PM

Congrats, nice vert!

Kris@Modmynav · 12-04-2008, 09:56 PM

Sweet Ride!!

AZ-BMW · 12-07-2008, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MentholGuy

Sweet Ride!!

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Originally Posted by watrob

Congrats, nice vert!

Thanks

AZ-BMW · 12-12-2008, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Rennbahnmeister

I hate you, the weather looks so good and I have to brace for at least 6-7 months of cold and snow. Nice car by the way - pictures look good

Thanks

AZ-BMW · 12-31-2008, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Ilia@IND

I'm so glad you posted these, as I'm going back to Arizona in December! Chicagoans, enjoy your COLD COLD winter, suckers!

BTW, signup for this April 2009 European auto tour through a less traveled part of AZ (you'll love it): http://www.beataz.com/
This past year there were ~160 cars that participated

KonigsTiger · 12-31-2008, 07:00 PM

Great views and pics. Thanks for sharing.

AZ-BMW · 01-03-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW-M-Mexico

Great views and pics. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you

AZ-BMW · 01-08-2009, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by samM376'

Ur car looks really good specd as it is. The wheels show the car off pretty well

Thanks

pepper · 01-08-2009, 11:12 PM

nice pics dude, vert looks fun

why the Honolulu plate holder? I use to live in diamond head, fun days

AZ-BMW · 01-13-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by pepper

why the Honolulu plate holder? I use to live in diamond head, fun days

Effective 2009 AZ has a new law that the word ARIZONA that is printed at the top center of the license plate MUST be visible or you get a ticket (yeah, can you believe it?). As you might guess, most AZ dealer's plate brackets cover that top part of a license plate, hence they violate the new law.

The Honolulu BMW plate holder was an exception, so I'm using it. I own a condo at Ko Olina and picked up the bracket during my last on-island visit

11-21-2008, 09:25 AM	#25
BMWI6 Major Drives: 335is Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 1,314 iTrader: (2)	the car looks beautiful, and I am loving the 18's and the color combo. I wont comment on the weather since it has been in the 50's in the morning and then 60's-70's in the day here in florida so it is absolutely perfect. __________________ If everything seems under control, then you aren't going fast enough"

11-23-2008, 09:04 AM	#27
revmmm Captain Drives: 2008 E93 M3 Cab SSII Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 835 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 X5 4.8i [0.00] 2008 M3 E93 [0.00]	Great pics - Congrats on the E93. I have not seen many cabs with the 18" but it looks sharp on the AW. +1 on not showing the brake dust, but then again it gives us more reason to wash the car again. Did you drive the car back from SC? If so, must have been a memorable drive to spend the first day+ on the roads. Enjoy! __________________ 2008 E93 M3 - SSII, 6MT, 19", EDC,...

11-23-2008, 11:54 PM	#28
Park2670 Lieutenant General Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UTAH Posts: 17,958 iTrader: (5)	How long was the drive from SC? And what route did you take? I am planning on doing the same drive for my next car, just gotta decide on the car! Very nice photos, congrats on your M __________________ Utah Chat Thread 2011 335d ///M-Sport

12-04-2008, 09:54 PM	#35
watrob Major Drives: MY2013 X5M 50d - White Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brisbane - Australia Posts: 1,490 iTrader: (0)	Congrats, nice vert! __________________ X5 M50d White, 20"rims, Adaptive Drive, HUD, Xenon Adapt Lights, Rear/Side Camera, Sunroof, Auto Tailgate, Comfort Access, Active Perforated Ventilated Comfort Seats, M Paddle Shift, Active Crus, Stop/Go, Proff Nav + TV, DAB, 16 Spk Ind HiFi, USB, Internet, Apps, 4 Zone Air, Towbar 20% Tint, 5mm Castor Bushes, Yellow Calipers, Ceramic Pads

12-04-2008, 09:56 PM	#36
Kris@Modmynav BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 11 E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,209 iTrader: (9)	Sweet Ride!! __________________ ::modmynav.com

11-21-2008, 12:51 AM	#24
Rennbahnmeister Private Drives: E90 SG M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 81 iTrader: (0)	I hate you, the weather looks so good and I have to brace for at least 6-7 months of cold and snow. Nice car by the way - pictures look good

12-01-2008, 12:30 AM	#33
adamaster Brigadier General Drives: BMW E90/E92 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Home Posts: 3,197 iTrader: (89)	great pics.

12-31-2008, 07:00 PM	#40
KonigsTiger Racying Dynamics Drives: E92M3 RS46 Club Sport, others Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dweller Posts: 4,398 iTrader: (0)	Great views and pics. Thanks for sharing. __________________ ==================================================

01-08-2009, 11:12 PM	#43
pepper Second Lieutenant Drives: M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 0 degrees Posts: 262 iTrader: (1)	nice pics dude, vert looks fun why the Honolulu plate holder? I use to live in diamond head, fun days

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