Latest Mods!!

STEVIEHOOPS · 04-25-2009, 05:23 PM

Ive now fitted the Eibach spacers (12mm front & 15mm rear) - such a subtle and relatively cheap mod makes such a huge aesthetic difference to the look and stance of the car - no rubbing issues whatsover and could have easily gone 15mm all round BUT the car is getting lowered on weds and i think i may have to swap them around and put the 12mm on the rear and 15mm on the front as originally planned. The other mod ive done this week are the Carbon Fibre Mirror Covers and the Carbon Fibre Side Indicator Grills. But the main mod completed yesterday were the alloys. I decided to fully refurb and then respray the 19' OEM's. I was considering aftermarket rims but thought i would try this first. Have to say they dont look as good in the pics as they do in the flesh. I specially chose the colour myself with my mate from ProSmart and i have to say im really pleased with the results. Next week the car goes into to have the suspension lowered with the Eibach Pro Kit, LED Angel Eyes, Vorsteiner front CF Splitter and CF rear Diffuser

booforty · 04-26-2009, 03:25 AM

Looking good Stevie!

STEVIEHOOPS · 04-26-2009, 03:37 AM

Thanks Paulie - see you at the Hopper!!!

STEVIEHOOPS · 04-29-2009, 05:30 AM

Just dropped the car off to have the next phase of mods completed. Today its having the VRS II CF rear diffuser and VRS CF front splitter fitted, CF wheel caps to match the other CF badges on the car and to blend in with the newly sprayed alloys, LED Angel eye bulbs and the Eibach Pro Kit. The only problem i envisage is we may have to put the 12mm spacers on the back and swap the 15mm ones to the front to avoid any rubbing issues. Im going to leave the car with them overnight to give the VRS bits longer to adhere. Will report back with pics when i get the car back. Steve

Neil McRae · 04-29-2009, 09:04 AM

Looks good mate but I really don't like those black rims, just looks like they haven't been done right, maybe its the pictures.

baarii · 04-29-2009, 09:54 AM

Need better pictures! I love what you did with the rims

biscuits · 04-29-2009, 10:15 AM

Keep us posted Steve... you know no matter what you do to your car, It'll still not be as quick as the DXB round the 'Ring

STEVIEHOOPS · 04-29-2009, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil McRae

Looks good mate but I really don't like those black rims, just looks like they haven't been done right, maybe its the pictures.

?????? Honestly couldnt give a toss what you think of them kiddo - but rather a strange comment to make all the same (but then again so was your stupid Peckham remark in the other thread too - twat!).... "havent been done right???" - what exactly doesnt "look" right about them???? The pics are not high quality pics i admit but still dont get your point?? Every single person, bar none, who has seen them in the flesh think they look awsome - and they really have transformed the look of the car from a little plain and ordinary to something a little more special. Oh, and they are not black - they are a mix of gunmetal and mercury with a very fine pearlescent fleck to them. I personally hate black wheels and definitely didnt want them black. Im exceptionally happy with the results.

willhollin · 04-29-2009, 02:18 PM

Looking good Stevo!

booforty · 04-29-2009, 02:20 PM

Look forward to seeing the pics mate and seeing your write-up!

Speedtrap · 04-29-2009, 02:50 PM

Looks great in the flesh with the new wheels.

STEVIEHOOPS · 04-29-2009, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedtrap

Looks great in the flesh with the new wheels.

Thanks J - at least someone appreciates my "Peckham" alloys!!!

Neil McRae · 04-29-2009, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwbailey

?????? Honestly couldnt give a toss what you think of them kiddo - but rather a strange comment to make all the same (but then again so was your stupid Peckham remark in the other thread too - twat!).... "havent been done right???" - what exactly doesnt "look" right about them???? The pics are not high quality pics i admit but still dont get your point?? Every single person, bar none, who has seen them in the flesh think they look awsome - and they really have transformed the look of the car from a little plain and ordinary to something a little more special. Oh, and they are not black - they are a mix of gunmetal and mercury with a very fine pearlescent fleck to them. I personally hate black wheels and definitely didnt want them black. Im exceptionally happy with the results.

lol - chill mate!

Well clearly you do or you wouldn't have replied so strongly! But as I said I didn't mean to cause offence. I suspect the photos aren't doing them justice bbut as long as your happy

Who did them for you?

STEVIEHOOPS · 04-29-2009, 05:12 PM

Its not a problem, its your opinion - albeit your opinion is wrong, but hey ho!! - in all seriousness it was your choice of words that got my back up - and the Peckham comment was uncalled for - not the best way to make friends and influence people! Anyhow, im looking forward to seeing how good your car looks at the next M3 meet - maybe we'll have the meet in Peckham, eh!!?

Neil McRae · 04-29-2009, 05:26 PM

I'm hoping to be at the Thorney Motor Sport meet. My motor is stock from a looks point of view.
not sure about peckham for a meet - we might end up with bricks for alloys!

lol

STEVIEHOOPS · 04-29-2009, 05:32 PM

Well, hey - if we paint the bricks a gunmetal colour it might look ok!! Out of interest, what colour is your M3 and what mods have you done???

Speedtrap · 04-29-2009, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwbailey

Its not a problem, its your opinion - albeit your opinion is wrong, but hey ho!! - in all seriousness it was your choice of words that got my back up - and the Peckham comment was uncalled for - not the best way to make friends and influence people! Anyhow, im looking forward to seeing how good your car looks at the next M3 meet - maybe we'll have the meet in Peckham, eh!!?

I agree with Steve that your choice of words will turn a lot of members in the forum against you. Not a place to make enemies mate

STEVIEHOOPS · 04-30-2009, 02:44 AM

I think its all fine now J. You fancy going to the Thorney meet???

Neil McRae · 04-30-2009, 03:06 AM

AW with Black

STEVIEHOOPS · 04-30-2009, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil McRae

AW with Fox Red

And what mods have you done?? You mentioned no cosmetic mods so i assume you have done some engine/performance related mods??? What have you done and what benefit do you feel they have given, if any??

dar2008 · 04-30-2009, 04:00 AM

I can vouch that Steve's wheels look great in the flesh and really sit well on the AW car... I personally always thought the stock 18's look good on AW, and what Steve's achieved is a similar look but with 19's.

Where can I find more details about this Thorney meet, or is that a thorney subject

Neil McRae · 04-30-2009, 06:41 AM

Its on www.bm3w.co.uk but the site is down at the moment - should be back soon. Its not fully confirmed yet but targeting end of May. Thorney will have his mechanics around and will be doing dyno's. There'll be a big bbq and alot of nice motors there.

Will post more details here when they come up.

Cheers,
Neil.

04-25-2009, 05:23 PM	#1
STEVIEHOOPS Daddy Cool Club!! Drives: R26.R & C350 Sport BE Estate Join Date: May 2008 Location: TOWIE Posts: 3,263 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 E92 M3 DCT [0.00] 2001 E46 M3 [0.00] 2009 R35 GT-R Black ... [0.00] 2010 Range Rover Sport [0.00] 54 Plate E46 M3 CSL [0.00]	Latest Mods!! Ive now fitted the Eibach spacers (12mm front & 15mm rear) - such a subtle and relatively cheap mod makes such a huge aesthetic difference to the look and stance of the car - no rubbing issues whatsover and could have easily gone 15mm all round BUT the car is getting lowered on weds and i think i may have to swap them around and put the 12mm on the rear and 15mm on the front as originally planned. The other mod ive done this week are the Carbon Fibre Mirror Covers and the Carbon Fibre Side Indicator Grills. But the main mod completed yesterday were the alloys. I decided to fully refurb and then respray the 19' OEM's. I was considering aftermarket rims but thought i would try this first. Have to say they dont look as good in the pics as they do in the flesh. I specially chose the colour myself with my mate from ProSmart and i have to say im really pleased with the results. Next week the car goes into to have the suspension lowered with the Eibach Pro Kit, LED Angel Eyes, Vorsteiner front CF Splitter and CF rear Diffuser Attached Images __________________ RenaultSport R26.R-Number 014-Black-Interlagos Black Alloys-Factory Titanium Lightweight Exhaust System-Full Roll Cage-Sabelt Carbon Race Seats & 6 Point Harnesses-Toyo R888's-Carbon Bonnet-Polycarbonate Rear/Side Windows-Red Brembo Callipers-Carbone Lorraine RC5+ Pads-KTR Black Edition Grooved Discs-Racing Fluid
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04-26-2009, 03:37 AM	#3
STEVIEHOOPS Daddy Cool Club!! Drives: R26.R & C350 Sport BE Estate Join Date: May 2008 Location: TOWIE Posts: 3,263 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 E92 M3 DCT [0.00] 2001 E46 M3 [0.00] 2009 R35 GT-R Black ... [0.00] 2010 Range Rover Sport [0.00] 54 Plate E46 M3 CSL [0.00]	Thanks Paulie - see you at the Hopper!!! __________________ RenaultSport R26.R-Number 014-Black-Interlagos Black Alloys-Factory Titanium Lightweight Exhaust System-Full Roll Cage-Sabelt Carbon Race Seats & 6 Point Harnesses-Toyo R888's-Carbon Bonnet-Polycarbonate Rear/Side Windows-Red Brembo Callipers-Carbone Lorraine RC5+ Pads-KTR Black Edition Grooved Discs-Racing Fluid

04-29-2009, 05:30 AM	#4
STEVIEHOOPS Daddy Cool Club!! Drives: R26.R & C350 Sport BE Estate Join Date: May 2008 Location: TOWIE Posts: 3,263 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 E92 M3 DCT [0.00] 2001 E46 M3 [0.00] 2009 R35 GT-R Black ... [0.00] 2010 Range Rover Sport [0.00] 54 Plate E46 M3 CSL [0.00]	Just dropped the car off to have the next phase of mods completed. Today its having the VRS II CF rear diffuser and VRS CF front splitter fitted, CF wheel caps to match the other CF badges on the car and to blend in with the newly sprayed alloys, LED Angel eye bulbs and the Eibach Pro Kit. The only problem i envisage is we may have to put the 12mm spacers on the back and swap the 15mm ones to the front to avoid any rubbing issues. Im going to leave the car with them overnight to give the VRS bits longer to adhere. Will report back with pics when i get the car back. Steve __________________ RenaultSport R26.R-Number 014-Black-Interlagos Black Alloys-Factory Titanium Lightweight Exhaust System-Full Roll Cage-Sabelt Carbon Race Seats & 6 Point Harnesses-Toyo R888's-Carbon Bonnet-Polycarbonate Rear/Side Windows-Red Brembo Callipers-Carbone Lorraine RC5+ Pads-KTR Black Edition Grooved Discs-Racing Fluid

04-29-2009, 10:15 AM	#7
biscuits GHD Specialist Drives: Z4M Roadster Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 1,228 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 M3 Coupe [0.00] 2005 E87 130i MSport [0.00]	Keep us posted Steve... you know no matter what you do to your car, It'll still not be as quick as the DXB round the 'Ring __________________ MY07 - Z4M Roadster - Silver Grey/Imola Red MY11 - X5 30d SE Dyn - Space Grey/Black - 7 Seats

04-29-2009, 02:50 PM	#11
Speedtrap Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2010 Porsche Carrera C4S PDK Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London Posts: 1,809 iTrader: (0)	Looks great in the flesh with the new wheels. __________________

04-26-2009, 03:25 AM	#2
booforty Major General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,817 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	Looking good Stevie!

04-29-2009, 09:04 AM	#5
Neil McRae BMW Motorsport Drives: BMW ///M3 E92 / BMW 535d E61 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London Posts: 829 iTrader: (1)	Looks good mate but I really don't like those black rims, just looks like they haven't been done right, maybe its the pictures.

04-29-2009, 09:54 AM	#6
baarii Captain Drives: .. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: I-66 Posts: 985 iTrader: (7)	Need better pictures! I love what you did with the rims

04-29-2009, 02:18 PM	#9
willhollin Major General Drives: VW T5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 9,448 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 330d SE [5.00] 2010 Transporter T5 ... [0.00]	Looking good Stevo!

04-29-2009, 02:20 PM	#10
booforty Major General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,817 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	Look forward to seeing the pics mate and seeing your write-up!

04-29-2009, 05:12 PM	#14
STEVIEHOOPS Daddy Cool Club!! Drives: R26.R & C350 Sport BE Estate Join Date: May 2008 Location: TOWIE Posts: 3,263 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 E92 M3 DCT [0.00] 2001 E46 M3 [0.00] 2009 R35 GT-R Black ... [0.00] 2010 Range Rover Sport [0.00] 54 Plate E46 M3 CSL [0.00]	Its not a problem, its your opinion - albeit your opinion is wrong, but hey ho!! - in all seriousness it was your choice of words that got my back up - and the Peckham comment was uncalled for - not the best way to make friends and influence people! Anyhow, im looking forward to seeing how good your car looks at the next M3 meet - maybe we'll have the meet in Peckham, eh!!? __________________ RenaultSport R26.R-Number 014-Black-Interlagos Black Alloys-Factory Titanium Lightweight Exhaust System-Full Roll Cage-Sabelt Carbon Race Seats & 6 Point Harnesses-Toyo R888's-Carbon Bonnet-Polycarbonate Rear/Side Windows-Red Brembo Callipers-Carbone Lorraine RC5+ Pads-KTR Black Edition Grooved Discs-Racing Fluid

04-29-2009, 05:26 PM	#15
Neil McRae BMW Motorsport Drives: BMW ///M3 E92 / BMW 535d E61 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London Posts: 829 iTrader: (1)	I'm hoping to be at the Thorney Motor Sport meet. My motor is stock from a looks point of view. not sure about peckham for a meet - we might end up with bricks for alloys! lol

04-29-2009, 05:32 PM	#16
STEVIEHOOPS Daddy Cool Club!! Drives: R26.R & C350 Sport BE Estate Join Date: May 2008 Location: TOWIE Posts: 3,263 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 E92 M3 DCT [0.00] 2001 E46 M3 [0.00] 2009 R35 GT-R Black ... [0.00] 2010 Range Rover Sport [0.00] 54 Plate E46 M3 CSL [0.00]	Well, hey - if we paint the bricks a gunmetal colour it might look ok!! Out of interest, what colour is your M3 and what mods have you done??? __________________ RenaultSport R26.R-Number 014-Black-Interlagos Black Alloys-Factory Titanium Lightweight Exhaust System-Full Roll Cage-Sabelt Carbon Race Seats & 6 Point Harnesses-Toyo R888's-Carbon Bonnet-Polycarbonate Rear/Side Windows-Red Brembo Callipers-Carbone Lorraine RC5+ Pads-KTR Black Edition Grooved Discs-Racing Fluid

04-30-2009, 02:44 AM	#18
STEVIEHOOPS Daddy Cool Club!! Drives: R26.R & C350 Sport BE Estate Join Date: May 2008 Location: TOWIE Posts: 3,263 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 E92 M3 DCT [0.00] 2001 E46 M3 [0.00] 2009 R35 GT-R Black ... [0.00] 2010 Range Rover Sport [0.00] 54 Plate E46 M3 CSL [0.00]	I think its all fine now J. You fancy going to the Thorney meet??? __________________ RenaultSport R26.R-Number 014-Black-Interlagos Black Alloys-Factory Titanium Lightweight Exhaust System-Full Roll Cage-Sabelt Carbon Race Seats & 6 Point Harnesses-Toyo R888's-Carbon Bonnet-Polycarbonate Rear/Side Windows-Red Brembo Callipers-Carbone Lorraine RC5+ Pads-KTR Black Edition Grooved Discs-Racing Fluid

04-30-2009, 03:06 AM	#19
Neil McRae BMW Motorsport Drives: BMW ///M3 E92 / BMW 535d E61 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London Posts: 829 iTrader: (1)	AW with Black Last edited by Neil McRae; 07-28-2009 at 04:22 PM.

04-30-2009, 04:00 AM	#21
dar2008 Captain Drives: e93 M3 Convertible! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bromley, UK Posts: 813 iTrader: (0)	I can vouch that Steve's wheels look great in the flesh and really sit well on the AW car... I personally always thought the stock 18's look good on AW, and what Steve's achieved is a similar look but with 19's. Where can I find more details about this Thorney meet, or is that a thorney subject __________________ It's arrived, e93 M3 Convertible: M-DCT, JzB / extended BB, and most of the options.

04-30-2009, 06:41 AM	#22
Neil McRae BMW Motorsport Drives: BMW ///M3 E92 / BMW 535d E61 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London Posts: 829 iTrader: (1)	Its on www.bm3w.co.uk but the site is down at the moment - should be back soon. Its not fully confirmed yet but targeting end of May. Thorney will have his mechanics around and will be doing dyno's. There'll be a big bbq and alot of nice motors there. Will post more details here when they come up. Cheers, Neil.