E92 M3 Build Journal

[jbze40]

Hey guys,

I've been on this forum for a few years and put this off for far too long.
I picked up my 2011 E92 M3 3 years ago, luckily I was able to find the spec I wanted locally. My first M was my 2004 E46 M3 which suited me well for daily driving but I always wanted an E92. This replaced my E46 as my daily with no regrets ever since although I do miss it. I have a Lancer Evolution 9 MR that is my weekend/track car if it ever makes it there haha.

The photos down below are in chronological order of the modifications from when I picked up the car in 2017 to now.
I know I'm no photographer so excuse my craptastic photos, I will have to compile a mod list and add it in later.

Enjoy!

[JP10]

Looks great man, love how she is sitting now! I think a CSL trunk would look bad ass on this. Or maybe just a highkick spoiler to replace the oem. Given the size of your rear diffuser I think it would even out then, just an opinion though!

[jbze40]

Originally Posted by JP10

Looks great man, love how she is sitting now! I think a CSL trunk would look bad ass on this. Or maybe just a highkick spoiler to replace the oem. Given the size of your rear diffuser I think it would even out then, just an opinion though!

Thanks man! I've actually been debating a CSL trunk but have been hesitant about it, I also have been wanting to switch my wheels up again. haha

[Drifter2090]

Love it! E46 looked great too!

[jbze40]

Originally Posted by Drifter2090

Love it! E46 looked great too!

Thanks man, much appreciated!

[Lito335]

Love the stance and that front lip looks great.

[Powashiftin]

Which brand and color wrap is that ?

[jbze40]

Originally Posted by Lito335

Love the stance and that front lip looks great.

Thanks man!

[jbze40]

Originally Posted by Powashiftin

Which brand and color wrap is that ?

It is Avery dark gloss grey.

[jbze40]

Took advantage of all of this extra time and did some maintenance. Changed the engine, trans and diff oil as well as all of my plugs. The 6 speed feels a lot better with the Red Line in it.

I also picked up a Pom GTS1 lip, fitment was okay but for the price you get what you pay for. With the bumper off, I went ahead and cleaned up my headlight lenses. I used 3000 grit then polished them back.

All in all I'm very happy with the exterior but I have been thinking about switching over to E88's. Ignore my brake dust colored RI-As haha. A full detail is up next.

[gavsadler]

Car looks great, some nice work done over the years

[akkando]

How do you like the sound from that plenum?

[//steve\\]

What are the specs on your RIA?

[Drifter2090]

Nice! How does the shifter feel with the redline?

[jbze40]

Originally Posted by gavsadler

Car looks great, some nice work done over the years

Thanks man!

Originally Posted by akkando

How do you like the sound from that plenum?

I love it man completely changed the induction sound for the better under load, all in all I'd say it's worth it.

Originally Posted by //steve\\

What are the specs on your RIA?

I picked these up from Slicer they are 18x10 +25 squared, wrapped in 275/35 PS4S. I added a 5mm Future Classic spacer up front and 18mm in the rear to achieve this look.

Originally Posted by Drifter2090

Nice! How does the shifter feel with the redline?

Maintenance is always good! Shifter feel to me is night and day after the change, I don't have the annoying first to second gear crunch anymore. Cold shifts are also improved.

[MisterClutch888]

Curious what brand is the rear diffuser? Car looks awesome

[jbze40]

Originally Posted by MisterClutch888

Curious what brand is the rear diffuser? Car looks awesome

It is a Vorsteiner GTS-V.

[jbze40]

Finally got around to getting the car cleaned up, the ceramic coating is holding up great. Now its time to go for a good drive

[Drifter2090]

Looks amazing man, great job!

[jbze40]

Originally Posted by Drifter2090

Looks amazing man, great job!

Thanks my dude, much appreciated!

[MisterClutch888]

BEAUTY!

[jbze40]

Originally Posted by MisterClutch888

BEAUTY!

Thanks man!