Loyalty to Bavaria, from e30 to e90 M3

kevin///mlee · 12-01-2012, 05:18 AM

I’d like to introduce myself to the forum and start a journal to document the journey of my Space Grey E90 M3. Being no stranger to Bavarian automobiles, and even more familiar with the Motorsports division from BMW, it was only natural that I had found myself in yet another M3.

I started my love for BMWs at a young age, in which I was exposed to the E30 M3. This same 1988 Alpine White M3 eventually became my own, and is still in my hands to this day. Here are some photos for you enjoy, the car that started it all:

As I progressed with life, the E30 M3 was not cutting it for my every day needs. Though it was a fun car to drive on weekends on back roads, it’s not the most practical car to be driven daily. Add it’s age and rareness, I didn’t want to rack up any extra miles on the car. The hunt then began for the daily driver, and I didn’t know where else to look besides from BMW since that’s all I’ve known all my life.

The e90 M3 had everything I wanted in a daily driver. That V8 roar is intoxicating, and the DCT transmission is buttery smooth. I found an 09 e90 M3 at a great price, with everything I wanted from DCT, to iDrive and had the LCI taillamps with the aggressive booty. After I test-drove it, I knew right away that we were meant to be.

Upon delivery of the e90 M3, I had already ordered parts from EAS: Macht Schnell Stage 2, Painted Reflectors, Matte Black Grills, and AngeliBrights. Within the first week of owning the new (to me) M3, this car was no longer stock. This is just the beginning of the sickness we all have, the mod bug.

The car has already seen it’s first autocross in the rain in Sonoma, and it will be seeing Buttonwillow Race track in a couple of weeks!

Hope you enjoyed the journey so far, many more updates to come! Also, many thanks to Tom @ EAS for accommodating my many questions and providing the best customer service I’ve ever experienced!

UPDATE 12/30/12 (See Post #23):

UPDATE 3/11/13 (See Post #35):

I paid EAS a visit over the weekend for some power/cosmetic mods! I picked up an Akra slip-on, Macht Schnell test pipes, and matte black side gills. All I have to say is WOW! The sound of the Akra is amazing, not to mention the added power from the test pipes.. And on the E90, the black gills are a must have, they look way cleaner than the chrome OEM gills against the black honeycomb. For installation and customer service, EAS really hooked it up. They did a very good job of aligning the Akra tips, checking the test pipe clamps for leaks, and doing clean and quick install of the side gills. I couldn't be happier with the outcome. I drove all the way back to the bay area last night and there is literally NO DRONE with this setup at cruising speeds (passengers could sleep, I could hear my music, its all good!). Cold start is a little bit loud and bassy and drones, but I'm ok with it. Once the cycle is over, the idle is barely noticeably louder than stock. Once I put the windows down and step on it, I can immediately hear the difference in tone. Also, I can feel the extra power in every gear and across the entire RPM range. Now on to some pics and quick vid. Thanks again EAS!

img · 12-01-2012, 08:19 AM

Very nice,love that E30,E90 looks awesome in SG !

carbon//m3 · 12-01-2012, 09:41 AM

Nice!

W/// · 12-01-2012, 09:45 AM

Unbeatable combo. Both your cars are so clean! I have an E30 and E9x in my garage as well (Sparkling Graphite and AW), although my E30 is just a regular vert. Can't wait to get that thing back on the road!

Would love to see pics of them together!

kchu221 · 12-01-2012, 09:53 AM

nice journal and congrats! i love your e30, im hoping to get one soon for myself...

Endless619 · 12-01-2012, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevin///mlee

I’d like to introduce myself to the forum and start a journal to document the journey of my Space Grey E90 M3. Being no stranger to Bavarian automobiles, and even more familiar with the Motorsports division from BMW, it was only natural that I had found myself in yet another M3.

I started my love for BMWs at a young age, in which I was exposed to the E30 M3. This same 1988 Alpine White M3 eventually became my own, and is still in my hands to this day. Here are some photos for you enjoy, the car that started it all:

As I progressed with life, the E30 M3 was not cutting it for my every day needs. Though it was a fun car to drive on weekends on back roads, it’s not the most practical car to be driven daily. Add it’s age and rareness, I didn’t want to rack up any extra miles on the car. The hunt then began for the daily driver, and I didn’t know where else to look besides from BMW since that’s all I’ve known all my life.

The e90 M3 had everything I wanted in a daily driver. That V8 roar is intoxicating, and the DCT transmission is buttery smooth. I found an 09 e90 M3 at a great price, with everything I wanted from DCT, to iDrive and had the LCI taillamps with the aggressive booty. After I test-drove it, I knew right away that we were meant to be.

Upon delivery of the e90 M3, I had already ordered parts from EAS: Macht Schnell Stage 2, Painted Reflectors, Matte Black Grills, and AngeliBrights. Within the first week of owning the new (to me) M3, this car was no longer stock. This is just the beginning of the sickness we all have, the mod bug.

The car has already seen it’s first autocross in the rain in Sonoma, and it will be seeing Buttonwillow Race track in a couple of weeks!

Hope you enjoyed the journey so far, many more updates to come! Also, many thanks to Tom @ EAS for accommodating my many questions and providing the best customer service I’ve ever experienced!

That front plate is killing me. Get rid of that crap, regardless of the $50 ticket (sometimes you can go 10 years without a front plate ticket in California)

Everything else looks good.

Team Plutonium · 12-01-2012, 10:13 AM

Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing!

spdy330 · 12-01-2012, 11:49 AM

I agree that it does not look great. Mine looks exactly like the one above.

I got pulled over a few years ago in my old E90 by a motorcycle cop in my city for no front plate. When he told me why I was being pulled over I told him that I did have a plate. The cop was looking for the plate in the normal spot and did not notice it to the side. In the end I did not get a ticket but would have if the plate was not there.

Our counrty is BROKE so they will try and get your money somehow. If you have the extra cash and time to waste then I say to keep it off. I would rather put my cash to better use.

This was my story a few years back for being pulled over with out a front plate.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=434256

OP, keep your plate it is not worth the hassle. Congrats on the new purchase and welcome to the forum!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Endless619

That front plate is killing me. Get rid of that crap, regardless of the $50 ticket (sometimes you can go 10 years without a front plate ticket in California)

Everything else looks good.

rjd598 · 12-01-2012, 11:52 AM

Love your garage

Teeopi · 12-01-2012, 12:32 PM

Love that E30

radiantm3 · 12-01-2012, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spdy330

I agree that it does not look great. Mine looks exactly like the one above.

I got pulled over a few years ago in my old E90 by a motorcycle cop in my city for no front plate. When he told me why I was being pulled over I told him that I did have a plate. The cop was looking for the plate in the normal spot and did not notice it to the side. In the end I did not get a ticket but would have if the plate was not there.

Our counrty is BROKE so they will try and get your money somehow. If you have the extra cash and time to waste then I say to keep it off. I would rather put my cash to better use.

This was my story a few years back for being pulled over with out a front plate.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=434256

OP, keep your plate it is not worth the hassle. Congrats on the new purchase and welcome to the forum!

I've been pulled over for no front plate...never in 12 years. But I have gotten 1 fix it ticket for no plates after being pulled over for speeding.

91Octane · 12-01-2012, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Endless619

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevin///mlee

I’d like to introduce myself to the forum and start a journal to document the journey of my Space Grey E90 M3. Being no stranger to Bavarian automobiles, and even more familiar with the Motorsports division from BMW, it was only natural that I had found myself in yet another M3.

I started my love for BMWs at a young age, in which I was exposed to the E30 M3. This same 1988 Alpine White M3 eventually became my own, and is still in my hands to this day. Here are some photos for you enjoy, the car that started it all:

As I progressed with life, the E30 M3 was not cutting it for my every day needs. Though it was a fun car to drive on weekends on back roads, it’s not the most practical car to be driven daily. Add it’s age and rareness, I didn’t want to rack up any extra miles on the car. The hunt then began for the daily driver, and I didn’t know where else to look besides from BMW since that’s all I’ve known all my life.

The e90 M3 had everything I wanted in a daily driver. That V8 roar is intoxicating, and the DCT transmission is buttery smooth. I found an 09 e90 M3 at a great price, with everything I wanted from DCT, to iDrive and had the LCI taillamps with the aggressive booty. After I test-drove it, I knew right away that we were meant to be.

Upon delivery of the e90 M3, I had already ordered parts from EAS: Macht Schnell Stage 2, Painted Reflectors, Matte Black Grills, and AngeliBrights. Within the first week of owning the new (to me) M3, this car was no longer stock. This is just the beginning of the sickness we all have, the mod bug.

The car has already seen it’s first autocross in the rain in Sonoma, and it will be seeing Buttonwillow Race track in a couple of weeks!

Hope you enjoyed the journey so far, many more updates to come! Also, many thanks to Tom @ EAS for accommodating my many questions and providing the best customer service I’ve ever experienced!

That front plate is killing me. Get rid of that crap, regardless of the $50 ticket (sometimes you can go 10 years without a front plate ticket in California)

Everything else looks good.

Just to talk shit, why you had to quote all that pix?

flipm3 · 12-01-2012, 02:34 PM

Two very complimentary cars! Congrats on picking up the new E90!

I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with the E90.

Which CF Airbox do you have on your S14?

Denk · 12-01-2012, 03:00 PM

Sweet looking e30 M3, what a classic! Congrats on the new M3.

Alen E90 · 12-01-2012, 11:14 PM

your E30 looks gorgeous and so does your new E90...congrats

cant wait to see all of the mods that your going to put on this new beast!

positiveions · 12-01-2012, 11:56 PM

man do I still love that E30 M3. Congrats on your new ride

kevin///mlee · 12-03-2012, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Endless619

That front plate is killing me. Get rid of that crap, regardless of the $50 ticket (sometimes you can go 10 years without a front plate ticket in California)

Everything else looks good.

Thanks for the comment. I'll keep it for now, but I have a towhook that I'll be using for the track. I bought the car and it was missing the tow hook cover anyways.

Quote:

Originally Posted by flipm3

Two very complimentary cars! Congrats on picking up the new E90!

I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with the E90.

Which CF Airbox do you have on your S14?

Thanks! I have the 2.3L cf airbox with 15cm intake runners. The car is running a custom Alpha-N tune. The box is from a member on s14.net named Markus

rentonrider · 12-03-2012, 01:06 AM

super sexy...

THE TECH · 12-03-2012, 10:52 AM

Nice cars!

Loaded · 12-03-2012, 05:07 PM

Nice looking cars...!

Blindside_137 · 12-03-2012, 05:36 PM

I love reading stories like yours, congrats on the new car. That E30 is mint

Sam@ModeCarbon · 12-03-2012, 05:36 PM

Nice collection!

12-01-2012, 05:18 AM	#1
kevin///mlee Private First Class Drives: EX0 M3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 141 iTrader: (1)	Loyalty to Bavaria, from e30 to e90 M3 I’d like to introduce myself to the forum and start a journal to document the journey of my Space Grey E90 M3. Being no stranger to Bavarian automobiles, and even more familiar with the Motorsports division from BMW, it was only natural that I had found myself in yet another M3. I started my love for BMWs at a young age, in which I was exposed to the E30 M3. This same 1988 Alpine White M3 eventually became my own, and is still in my hands to this day. Here are some photos for you enjoy, the car that started it all: As I progressed with life, the E30 M3 was not cutting it for my every day needs. Though it was a fun car to drive on weekends on back roads, it’s not the most practical car to be driven daily. Add it’s age and rareness, I didn’t want to rack up any extra miles on the car. The hunt then began for the daily driver, and I didn’t know where else to look besides from BMW since that’s all I’ve known all my life. The e90 M3 had everything I wanted in a daily driver. That V8 roar is intoxicating, and the DCT transmission is buttery smooth. I found an 09 e90 M3 at a great price, with everything I wanted from DCT, to iDrive and had the LCI taillamps with the aggressive booty. After I test-drove it, I knew right away that we were meant to be. Upon delivery of the e90 M3, I had already ordered parts from EAS: Macht Schnell Stage 2, Painted Reflectors, Matte Black Grills, and AngeliBrights. Within the first week of owning the new (to me) M3, this car was no longer stock. This is just the beginning of the sickness we all have, the mod bug. The car has already seen it’s first autocross in the rain in Sonoma, and it will be seeing Buttonwillow Race track in a couple of weeks! Hope you enjoyed the journey so far, many more updates to come! Also, many thanks to Tom @ EAS for accommodating my many questions and providing the best customer service I’ve ever experienced! UPDATE 12/30/12 (See Post #23): UPDATE 3/11/13 (See Post #35): I paid EAS a visit over the weekend for some power/cosmetic mods! I picked up an Akra slip-on, Macht Schnell test pipes, and matte black side gills. All I have to say is WOW! The sound of the Akra is amazing, not to mention the added power from the test pipes.. And on the E90, the black gills are a must have, they look way cleaner than the chrome OEM gills against the black honeycomb. For installation and customer service, EAS really hooked it up. They did a very good job of aligning the Akra tips, checking the test pipe clamps for leaks, and doing clean and quick install of the side gills. I couldn't be happier with the outcome. I drove all the way back to the bay area last night and there is literally NO DRONE with this setup at cruising speeds (passengers could sleep, I could hear my music, its all good!). Cold start is a little bit loud and bassy and drones, but I'm ok with it. Once the cycle is over, the idle is barely noticeably louder than stock. Once I put the windows down and step on it, I can immediately hear the difference in tone. Also, I can feel the extra power in every gear and across the entire RPM range. Now on to some pics and quick vid. Thanks again EAS! Last edited by kevin///mlee; 03-18-2013 at 01:47 PM.
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12-01-2012, 09:45 AM	#4
W/// Major Drives: E30 Vert & E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SC Posts: 1,297 iTrader: (2)	Unbeatable combo. Both your cars are so clean! I have an E30 and E9x in my garage as well (Sparkling Graphite and AW), although my E30 is just a regular vert. Can't wait to get that thing back on the road! Would love to see pics of them together! __________________ 2008 E92 M3: Sparkling Graphite \| Bamboo Beige \| 6MT \| CF Roof \| OEM ZCP Wheels \| Fully Catless Borla S-Type \| BPM Stage II Tune & Coding \| RS Technik Spacers (12F/12R)

12-01-2012, 09:53 AM	#5
kchu221 JDM whore Drives: 2012 E92 6MT Space Grey Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,276 iTrader: (5)	nice journal and congrats! i love your e30, im hoping to get one soon for myself... __________________ \|AUTOTALENT\|JRZ RS DAMPER\|GC CAMBER PLATE\|SWIFT SPRINGS\|OG WHITE TE37\|MICHELLIN PSS\|TURNER STUDS\|PROJECT KICS R40\|RE SSK\|VARIS CF KNOB\|VARIS VRS FRONT LIP WITH EXTENSION\|ARQRAY RACE EXHAUST\|BAVX LS3\|VOLTEX TYPE 1 GT WING\|MASTERMIND STREET X-PIPE\|

12-01-2012, 10:13 AM	#7
Team Plutonium Major General Drives: 911 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate Posts: 8,526 iTrader: (1)	Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing! __________________ Gone... ESS VT2-625 \| ESS Tune \| M24 Oil Cooler \| Brembo 380mm BBK \| Dinan 4.10 Diff \| KW Variant 3 Coilovers \| Dinan Camber Plates \| Dinan Strut Tower Braces \| Dinan X-Pipe \| Akrapovic Exhaust \| Vorsteiner GTS3 Bumper \| Varis System One Diffuser \| OEM Performance Spoiler \| Stack Gauges \| GTS Door Sills \| Volk TE37 \| Falken Azenis RT615K 275/315 \| Pulled Fenders \| Turner Stud Kit \| OMP ARS Racing Seats New: 991C2S

12-01-2012, 11:52 AM	#9
rjd598 Brigadier General Drives: 10' M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego,CA Posts: 3,188 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [4.50] 2000 Nissan Maxima SE [0.00]	Love your garage __________________ 10 E90 M3/dct/ztp/zpp/heated seats/eps/19'/iPod retired- 08 535i/nav/prem./L7/ipod retired- 06 325i/nav/prem./sat/xenons/style 128

12-01-2012, 08:19 AM	#2
img VT3 Drives: E36 M3 Track car,Ess E90 M3 DD Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Couch Posts: 5,871 iTrader: (5)	Very nice,love that E30,E90 looks awesome in SG ! __________________ NO FEAR.NO LIMITS.NO EQUAL Ess VT3 LC built motor,Volk TE37SL,Challenge modefied Xpipe,Akra axle back CF tips. LOW BOOST 60-130 6.7 sec

12-01-2012, 09:41 AM	#3
carbon//m3 Second Lieutenant Drives: m3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: CA Posts: 266 iTrader: (2)	Nice!

12-01-2012, 12:32 PM	#10
Teeopi Second Lieutenant Drives: MR E92 M3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: EL.MI/Shanghai Posts: 218 iTrader: (4)	Love that E30 __________________ http://www.facebook.com/mipowerclub

12-01-2012, 02:34 PM	#13
flipm3 E46 + E90 Drives: E46 M3 + E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,486 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00] 2002 BMW M3 [0.00]	Two very complimentary cars! Congrats on picking up the new E90! I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with the E90. Which CF Airbox do you have on your S14? __________________ 2002 E46 M3 6MT \| Jet Black . Black Nappa \| My Build Thread 2009 E90 M3 DCT \| Melbourne Red . Speed Cloth

12-01-2012, 03:00 PM	#14
Denk Major Drives: 2012 e92 DCT M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 1,103 iTrader: (0)	Sweet looking e30 M3, what a classic! Congrats on the new M3.

12-01-2012, 11:14 PM	#15
Alen E90 Major General Drives: E90 328i TiAg Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SO. CAL-818 (SFV) Posts: 5,169 iTrader: (4)	your E30 looks gorgeous and so does your new E90...congrats cant wait to see all of the mods that your going to put on this new beast! __________________

12-01-2012, 11:56 PM	#16
positiveions Major General Drives: 09 MKV JETTA 2.5 & E90 M3 :) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 8,858 iTrader: (1)	man do I still love that E30 M3. Congrats on your new ride __________________

12-03-2012, 01:06 AM	#18
rentonrider BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 383 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [3.50]	super sexy... __________________ >> E92 M3 \| CF Splitters \| CF Diffuser \| Performance Spoiler \| Blackout Kidney Grills \| BPM Sport Tuned \| Coded by BIMCODING >> Like us at FACEBOOK.COM/BIMCODING

12-03-2012, 10:52 AM	#19
THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 11,936 iTrader: (39)	Nice cars! __________________ Check us out on Facebook at BPMsportLabs

12-03-2012, 05:07 PM	#20
Loaded Private First Class Drives: BMW M3 e46 csl, BMW 1M VO Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Stockholm Posts: 164 iTrader: (0)	Nice looking cars...!

12-03-2012, 05:36 PM	#21
Blindside_137 Brigadier General Drives: '09 E93 Space Gray 328 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,011 iTrader: (1)	I love reading stories like yours, congrats on the new car. That E30 is mint __________________ Matte Black Grilles\|Painted Reflectors\|Matte Black Vinyl Window Trim\|M3 Lip Spoiler\|35% Tint\|19" Satin Black Avant Garde M359\|Lux H8 V3\|OEM Aero Lip\|Cyba

12-03-2012, 05:36 PM	#22
Sam@ModeCarbon BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 11 E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Miami l NYC Posts: 1,432 iTrader: (0)	Nice collection! __________________ Web: modecarbon.com l Email: sam@modecarbon.com l Facebook

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