From R8 to 2009 M3 Monte Carlo

Hi Guys

Just picked up my M3 yesterday. Sold my R8 last week and wanted to get something more practical but still fun and man am I having no regrets.

I want to get a glossy CF interior instead of this crappy leather look CF. Does anyone know a good supplier? I am from the UK so my car will be RHD which may make getting CF parts more tricky.

I also wanted to get a CF front splitter any recommendations?

Best Regards
Mark

Congrats mate, can't go too wrong with the M3 as far as an all rounder goes.
I personally don't mind the leather CF and spec'd my car with it. Can't remember the exact amount but the gloss CF interior trim from the dealers are are in the £700-900 range.

For lips try this thread to get some inspiration
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=354185

Congrats. I'm trying to do the exact opposite...I'm hoping to pick up an R8 in the future.

mark25 wrote

Hi Guys

Just picked up my M3 yesterday. Sold my R8 last week and wanted to get something more practical but still fun and man am I having no regrets.

I want to get a glossy CF interior instead of this crappy leather look CF. Does anyone know a good supplier? I am from the UK so my car will be RHD which may make getting CF parts more tricky.

I also wanted to get a CF front splitter any recommendations?

Best Regards
Mark

I will help you even though you just called my interior crappy : P

iND can get the factory "Competition Edition" center console:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=648949

I believe there are also gloss CF pieces to replace all the other pieces. Give iND a call to confirm.

You can also try EAS...and there may be others as well.

Good luck!

Thanks guys will check it out. You sure you can get glossy cf from the dealers? I asked at my local dealership and he had only ever seen the carbon leather as an interior option. All the glossy BMW interior options I have seen have been aftermarket.

You cant go wrong with the R8. I only sold my car as I need the extra seats and had killed the milleage on it after just 2 years and ownership would have started to get very expensive :P

Best Regards
Mark

Singletrack wrote

I will help you even though you just called my interior crappy : P

iND can get the factory "Competition Edition" center console:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=648949

I believe there are also gloss CF pieces to replace all the other pieces. Give iND a call to confirm.

You can also try EAS...and there may be others as well.

Good luck!

Sorry mate I have the same interior so nothing personal I do like it I just know I would prefer glossy CF even more. Looks like the M3 modding game is going to be so much cheaper than modding my R8 was lol.

Sorry for your loss.

LOL You think M3 is big downgrade?

This was my R8

wow stunning r8, and congrats on the new car

Can't believe you sold that beauty.

mark25 wrote

LOL You think M3 is big downgrade?

This was my R8

Yes, I do.

I had my fun with it 2 years of ownership and 35,000 miles on the clock later it just didnt feel as special to drive anymore.

that R8 is beautiful!

mark25 wrote

Thanks guys will check it out. You sure you can get glossy cf from the dealers? I asked at my local dealership and he had only ever seen the carbon leather as an interior option. All the glossy BMW interior options I have seen have been aftermarket.

Id ask a different dealer tbh, centre console in gloss CF for RHD I am yet to see but for replacement of the parts of your car that are currently in leather CF yes that is available. Try Sytner Nottingham and ask for Gareth in the parts department.

Here you go

http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/accessories/accessoryfinder/finder.html?model=E92M&cat=1009

Thanks guys glad you like the R8. It was a phenomenal cars. Last of the carbon fibre mods I put on the car is being sold this week. Looks like M3 CF is a whole lot cheaper! Cant recommend the R8 high enough if any of you are thinking of getting one. Very affordable to run aside from the clutch dieing at about 35K.

jonasaurus wrote

Here you go

http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/accessories/accessoryfinder/finder.html?model=E92M&cat=1009

Thanks for the link and also the other links. Especially the front splitter comparison so useful.

WOW , your R8 was NICCCCCE !!

IMO you should go with oem splitters , spoiler and maybe mirror caps also, I always prefer oem options , there's also a carbon fiber roof that IND sell if you have no sunroof or don't mind loosing it !
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=528825&highlight=e90+roof

mark25 wrote

Sorry mate I have the same interior so nothing personal I do like it I just know I would prefer glossy CF even more. Looks like the M3 modding game is going to be so much cheaper than modding my R8 was lol.

Was totally joking : )

There's a lot of nice stuff out there for the M3...you are going to have a blast!

I think I will do that. Interior is my first concern then splitter, GTS rear spoiler would be nice but dont like idea of drilling permanent holes into my car.

mark25 wrote

I think I will do that. Interior is my first concern then splitter, GTS rear spoiler would be nice but dont like idea of drilling permanent holes into my car.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=649593&highlight=IND+evo

Congrats