Newbold BMW - AW E92 M3

[southlight]

Originally Posted by Epacy

However, I braved it and froze my hands off all for you.

You're a hero!


Best regards, south

[Keto]

Originally Posted by devo

Thanks for the photos, Ep. You just can not go wrong with white, carbon and 19's. It is very encouraging to hear that the M's leather is so much nicer than the 335. The first thing that I noticed about my 335 was the course leather as you described; nothing like the smooth refined leather of the E46 M.

BTW, my car should be here Mon., the 10th. I have yet to see an M3 in the metal.

The E92 M3's leather is better than the E46 M3's as well. My wife gave the "ooo so soft" when she sat in it and touched it. I keep the E46's leather clean with Leatherique so the comparison is not just because the leather was old....

[timsev]

Thanks for the pics Epacy. Yeah, it was f-in freezing out yesterday.

After Ep left, I actually got to drive the car to fill it up with gas. Absolutely amazing. Brakes are like anchors, engine is powerful enough to break the tires loose at any time, EDC is like 3 perfect suspensions at the touch of a button. And there is no need for a stereo. The sound of the engine inside the car is enough to leave your pants a little tighter. Oh, another neat thing I noticed is the inside of the tailpipes are polished. I thought that was pretty neat.

Thanks Ep for the referral

[Epacy]

Went back to Newbold today because the car had been PDI'd and cleaned, by timsev himself!

Car looked 89 billion times better. I of course took many more pics and perused all parts of the car. Still no test drive, but the sales manager did give me a ride around the parking lot where he demonstrated the abilities of the car. It was good to experience but makes the waiting all that more difficult. The car has tons of grip and when it did slightly slide out in MDM it was super smooth and controlled. Almost like slow motion and you could make real time driving corrections. Pure bliss.
The car has insane pick-up and just shoots along smoothly and f'ing quickly.
Many thanks to Neil for the ride. Just wish it was longer.

The seats are fantastic! You can adjust the side bolsters to pinch you severely. The leather is incredibly soft. I couldn't stop touching it. Even the cigarette lid in the front and back is covered in leather. Interior feels VERY special.
The CF roof is super-glossy and looks amazing. Also, as Tim mentioned the tips on the exhaust are chromed on the inside as well. Nice touch! I like little details that show the manufacturer went the extra step.
The hood bulge view from the driver's seat is interesting. It is very noticeable and very unique.
Another interesting note I didn't know was the side turn signal integrated into the gills, has a raised plastic covering and isn't a flat covering over the signal piece. Check the picture further down.
I continue to be impressed by the CF trim. My initial feelings were it was the lesser of all the trim's evils. After inspecting it upclose, it is an understated look and adds good character to the interior. Definately has a more sporty feel and I am thinking it will integrate nicely into the PS leather I have coming.

[Epacy]

More:
The fourth pic down is of the driver's lower bumper intake to the airbox.
The fifth pic down might be the inlet to the side gill, if it is indeed functional. That part resides in the engine bay. I just thought about this, but I forgot to check the passenger side to see if it has the same apparatus. Duh!

[Epacy]

More: Tell me when to stop.

[Epacy]

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[rzm3]

awsome pix. thanks!

[rzm3]

Originally Posted by BCMPOWER

rldzhao, did your e92 335 come with an oil cooler? Do the vents look the same?

this is not my car but AU335's. I think the vent design looks similar.

[OC ///M]

+1 on the cf trim. It impressed me IRL as well.

[timsev]

Awesome!

You can see my office in those pics. And that gives you west coast guys a look into our dealership.

Ep, I still never found the greasy cheeseburger bandit who touched the hood.

[timsev]

Originally Posted by rldzhao

this is not my car but AU335's. I think the vent design looks similar.

the vents are similar in design. The only reason I would think you could flick rocks up in there is if you were going about 60mph in reverse. In which case, you deserve to ruin your car.

[Epacy]

Originally Posted by timsev

Ep, I still never found the greasy cheeseburger bandit who touched the hood.

I must say the car looked good. It made it tempting. The presence of the car just cannot be portrayed in pictures.

Sounds like you need a full-time M3 guard. I think I am properly trained in fulfilling that role.

[OC ///M]

Originally Posted by timsev

the vents are similar in design. The only reason I would think you could flick rocks up in there is if you were going about 60mph in reverse. In which case, you deserve to ruin your car.

I would have tended to agree with you Tim, but after close inspection of the launch car today at South Bay, (Xcellere's dealership) I noticed several chingarasos in the oil cooler already.

[Epacy]

Originally Posted by OC kid

I would have tended to agree with you Tim, but after close inspection of the launch car today at South Bay, (Xcellere's dealership) I noticed several chingarasos in the oil cooler already.

Perhaps the vents can be bent further or you could cut some wire fencing or diamond patterned fencing from Home Depot and attach it over the opening. Painted black of course.

[par4bmw]

Looking good E. Enjoy!

[Epacy]

Originally Posted by par4bmw

Looking good E. Enjoy!

Enjoy? This isn't my car. The only thing I can enjoy is being near it.

[BCMPOWER]

Originally Posted by OC kid

I would have tended to agree with you Tim, but after close inspection of the launch car today at South Bay, (Xcellere's dealership) I noticed several chingarasos in the oil cooler already.

Yea I noticed that to. E, that's what i think I am going to do is put fine mesh behind the vents, just for extra protection oil cooling is vital for our cars.

[BCMPOWER]

E think you're right that the side gills are functional, I went to look at one and put my finger into the gill to check and it is not blocked. Love the detailed pics, great job, tim you should def get E a great discount for all the photos and publicity he is giving this car!

[leyenda]

I have to say im a little disappointed with the interior, it looks cheap.

[Epacy]

Originally Posted by BCMPOWER

E think you're right that the side gills are functional, I went to look at one and put my finger into the gill to check and it is not blocked. Love the detailed pics, great job, tim you should def get E a great discount for all the photos and publicity he is giving this car!

Yeah Tim! Where's my discount?

Silver Spring, MD, that is where I was born BCMPOWER.

[WCH]

Epacy - Thanks for sharing the pics. Having seen the PS interior, the CF trim will look great. The car I saw had the aluminum trim, which was OK but I think the CF will look better.