Brilliant Break-In 48hours later

biglare · 06-23-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Straz M3

Where did you get those alcantara boots with the white stitching? Are those OEM? I have been looking for those forever and even Leather Z doesn't do white stitching. Can you share where you got them?

I actually custom ordered them from LeatherZ. I called them and gave them my specific requests. They did not hesitate and said they could do it no problem. I believe there are more options then what they have listed on their site if you contact them directly. Just give them a call and they will take care of you. The quality of the LeatherZ parts are top-notch! I highly recommend them.

That being said, I believe BMW Performance now makes a E-Brake handle with the alcantara boot. You would have to check with a vendor or dealer that can get BMW Performance parts to confirm.

mickjames · 06-24-2009, 12:21 AM

Hey all......I am the "friend" that helped Biglare drive this beauty to AZ and let me say....it was an honor to be your co-pilot on her maiden voyage Sir.

It was a long but rewarding trip.......had some tense moments with the State patrol pullover etc but all part of the journey. We got her home safe and sound as a pound. And actually, the State trooper was kind of hot :-).

I am currently processing an M3 order of my own that I will gladly blog here as the details and process unfolds........I will say that I was teetering before this drive between the M5 or the M3 and all my questions were answered afterward. A lot of things impressed me about the M3 but I have to say what stood out the most was the DCT......that thing is MONEY! We all know that DCT is far advanced compared with SMG but its amazing to feel and hear the difference first hand. Night and day for sure.

Thanks to the big Man upstairs for seeing us home safe and look forward to reading future posts from you all and putting up the deets when I take delivery on my "beast".

Keep your stick on the ice,
Mick

lazyassand1balla24 · 06-24-2009, 12:44 AM

nice

aus · 06-24-2009, 01:06 AM

Car looks great but, get some clear contact paper from Walmart/Target and cover the front of the car. You won't be able to see it until you get up close and it comes off easily after a trip. Just make sure the car is clean when you put it on, and get the edges down tight.

For the parking brake handle, did you have to take off the handle piece? How do you remove the DCT boot? Thanks.

kadolege · 06-24-2009, 02:18 AM

Nice....

Sick shot off that insect...

Big Windy · 06-24-2009, 06:08 AM

what a gorgeous color! thanks for sharing!

MrHarris · 06-24-2009, 06:23 AM

I'm actually digging the subtle Dinan springs drop. I'm sure performance would be actually improved going that route compared to other springs.

alpinweiße92///M3 · 06-24-2009, 06:31 AM

honestly just so sick, congrats on one of the best e90's I've ever seen.. truly love it!

JC919 · 06-24-2009, 08:23 AM

Nice, I did a similar (but not as far) break-in when I bought my car at Sandia BMW in Albuquerque, NM and drove it to Austin, TX. Did it over the course of a night and it really gave me a chance to get to know the car.

jamesisel · 06-24-2009, 11:02 AM

wow, took me six days for the break in! I thought i was good, 24hrs!

vortex_tuning · 06-25-2009, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by biglare

the 1200 mile break-in was complete in less than 48hours.

Nice!

And awesome looking car!

schadenfreude · 06-25-2009, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by MrHarris

I'm actually digging the subtle Dinan springs drop. I'm sure performance would be actually improved going that route compared to other springs.

The drop in these pics is actually more noticeable than others I've seen. Looks good.

Speedtrap · 06-25-2009, 04:58 PM

That bug is huge! What is it???

06-24-2009, 12:21 AM	#24
mickjames Valued Memba 12 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2009 Silverstone M3 Vert Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	Hey all......I am the "friend" that helped Biglare drive this beauty to AZ and let me say....it was an honor to be your co-pilot on her maiden voyage Sir. It was a long but rewarding trip.......had some tense moments with the State patrol pullover etc but all part of the journey. We got her home safe and sound as a pound. And actually, the State trooper was kind of hot :-). I am currently processing an M3 order of my own that I will gladly blog here as the details and process unfolds........I will say that I was teetering before this drive between the M5 or the M3 and all my questions were answered afterward. A lot of things impressed me about the M3 but I have to say what stood out the most was the DCT......that thing is MONEY! We all know that DCT is far advanced compared with SMG but its amazing to feel and hear the difference first hand. Night and day for sure. Thanks to the big Man upstairs for seeing us home safe and look forward to reading future posts from you all and putting up the deets when I take delivery on my "beast". Keep your stick on the ice, Mick
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aus Major General 892 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Car looks great but, get some clear contact paper from Walmart/Target and cover the front of the car. You won't be able to see it until you get up close and it comes off easily after a trip. Just make sure the car is clean when you put it on, and get the edges down tight. For the parking brake handle, did you have to take off the handle piece? How do you remove the DCT boot? Thanks. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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JC919 Lieutenant Colonel 72 Rep 1,803 Posts Drives: CSL Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland iTrader: (0)	Nice, I did a similar (but not as far) break-in when I bought my car at Sandia BMW in Albuquerque, NM and drove it to Austin, TX. Did it over the course of a night and it really gave me a chance to get to know the car. Last edited by JC919; 06-25-2009 at 12:00 PM..
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