Chuck's Daily Driver

INDCISV · 01-11-2017, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck's M3

Thanks all for the comments. Glad to see people still appreciate style almost 10 years old!

The AP Racing Radi-Cal kit is definitely an awesome upgrade if you don't mind the price; quality/performance are top notch and overall looks very clean!

I actually don't have too many photos of my car as I like/expected, but here are a few more.

Braking systems shouldn't be an area that you skimp out on, it's what literally saves your car from impending doom in certain situations, so I don't have a problem shelling out additional coin for a great performing kit.

Side note, this first photo in your reply makes it look like your front rotor is glowing-red as if it was being used on road America or something! Obviously it's due to the e30, but still a cool image!

Chuck's M3 · 01-11-2017, 09:14 AM

Yup. Magic tricks

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Originally Posted by reforM3d

Braking systems shouldn't be an area that you skimp out on, it's what literally saves your car from impending doom in certain situations, so I don't have a problem shelling out additional coin for a great performing kit.

Side note, this first photo in your reply makes it look like your front rotor is glowing-red as if it was being used on road America or something! Obviously it's due to the e30, but still a cool image!

Evolve Automotive · 01-11-2017, 09:22 AM

space grey and zcp wheels always look good!

becausephilchow · 01-11-2017, 08:30 PM

100% agreed about the brakes. It's the 1 part that I'll never skimp on using cheaper parts.

It saves you from going into the car in front of you, I'm happy to pay for better brake feel and just better brakes in general.

nydog · 01-13-2017, 04:05 AM

Very nice Chuck. What front lip are you running?

Chuck's M3 · 01-13-2017, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by nydog

Very nice Chuck. What front lip are you running?

Thanks! Modecarbon V1. Nice construction and great fitment!
V2 version includes the spoiler and sits a little lower. V4 has the brake duct vents and is lower/extends out a tad more.

nydog · 01-14-2017, 07:01 AM

thanks

JEllis · 01-14-2017, 11:36 PM

Love the pics

Chuck's M3 · 02-14-2017, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck's M3

-Charles

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Performance spoiler would be a nice addition!

Minor update with camera phone.

Not sure about quality of other performance spoilers, but the BMW OEM one is definitely the nicest weave and quality I've come across; fitment is perfect too!
-Betalink, umm yeah... not very friendly... but sticks very well and has no adhesive gap!

Now for the big question... install the following or no? Open to all inputs/advice/comments :X

^Also open to pass it onto somebody who wants this more than me. Never been mounted so if anybody is interested...

-Charles

TWiTCHY · 02-21-2017, 01:28 PM

Hey Chuck, not sure if you've been getting my PMs about your BMC filter. Let me know!

Chuck's M3 · 02-21-2017, 10:06 PM

Hmm actually no i haven't. Guess i will clean that up...
Sorry.

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Hey Chuck, not sure if you've been getting my PMs about your BMC filter. Let me know!

Chuck's M3 · 05-07-2017, 01:55 AM

Update 5/5/2017
Installation AP Racing Radi-CAL Pro5000R Rear Kit (CP9449)
Black Rubber Cap: Instructions suggested disconnecting from hard line first and capping with black rubber cap. This did not work for me... Highly suggest standard procedure of preparing/mounting the caliper/rotor and then doing the line swap instead of battling the slow leak...

Stainless Steel Line: First time replacing brake lines in rear. Access appears to be deceptively easy in the rear, but flare nut wrench did not have much access to catch/spin loose. Rear suspension components are in the way...

Caliper Bracket Mount Bolt: Use provided, scratched my head for a minute (or two) when threads did not catch.

Brake Dust Shield Trim1: Minimum trim required

Brake Dust Shield Trim2: Did not care as rotor will be covering.

Installation complete

Chuck's M3 · 05-07-2017, 01:58 AM

Glamour Photos

/Adds race magnet

roastbeef · 05-07-2017, 08:03 AM

lookin good! rear brakes look amazing!

roastbeef · 05-08-2017, 08:02 PM

i didn't notice it before- but i love how they drilled holes in the caliper mounting brackets!

Chuck's M3 · 05-09-2017, 01:08 AM

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i didn't notice it before- but i love how they drilled holes in the caliper mounting brackets!

That weight reduction! Lol...

Chuck's M3 · 12-10-2017, 10:25 AM

Car still running strong and a blast to drive. Few more photos as the year comes to an end. Enjoy!

Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLFcP6PCmkk

03BeastCharmer · 12-11-2017, 02:42 PM

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Car still running strong and a blast to drive. Few more photos as the year comes to an end. Enjoy!

So what is the story behind the orange and blue fun you were having?

clou · 12-11-2017, 03:28 PM

Looks like a quality build! Glad to see there is still a strong DIY culture among ///M owners

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Chuck's M3 · 12-11-2017, 06:09 PM

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So what is the story behind the orange and blue fun you were having?

My brother helped ship some wheels and it was part of his packaging idea. I toyed with the idea to drive with them on but ultimately legitimately forgot. Surprisingly, they were wedged together pretty well and was a while before i noticed an orange item flying behind me

01-11-2017, 09:22 AM	#25
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becausephilchow Lieutenant 175 Rep 513 Posts Drives: 08 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (2)	100% agreed about the brakes. It's the 1 part that I'll never skimp on using cheaper parts. It saves you from going into the car in front of you, I'm happy to pay for better brake feel and just better brakes in general.
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01-13-2017, 04:05 AM	#27
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02-21-2017, 01:28 PM	#32
TWiTCHY Colonel 376 Rep 2,526 Posts Drives: '13 AW E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (6)	Hey Chuck, not sure if you've been getting my PMs about your BMC filter. Let me know!
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05-07-2017, 01:55 AM	#34
Chuck's M3 Private First Class 162 Rep 133 Posts Drives: with driving gloves... Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: WA iTrader: (6)	Installation AP Racing Radi-CAL Pro5000R Rear Kit (CP9449) Update 5/5/2017 Installation AP Racing Radi-CAL Pro5000R Rear Kit (CP9449) Black Rubber Cap: Instructions suggested disconnecting from hard line first and capping with black rubber cap. This did not work for me... Highly suggest standard procedure of preparing/mounting the caliper/rotor and then doing the line swap instead of battling the slow leak... Stainless Steel Line: First time replacing brake lines in rear. Access appears to be deceptively easy in the rear, but flare nut wrench did not have much access to catch/spin loose. Rear suspension components are in the way... Caliper Bracket Mount Bolt: Use provided, scratched my head for a minute (or two) when threads did not catch. Brake Dust Shield Trim1: Minimum trim required Brake Dust Shield Trim2: Did not care as rotor will be covering. Installation complete
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Chuck's M3 Private First Class 162 Rep 133 Posts Drives: with driving gloves... Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: WA iTrader: (6)	Few Glamour Photos 2017-05-06 Glamour Photos /Adds race magnet Last edited by Chuck's M3; 12-10-2017 at 09:32 AM.. Reason: Fixed image links.
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12-10-2017, 10:25 AM	#39
Chuck's M3 Private First Class 162 Rep 133 Posts Drives: with driving gloves... Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: WA iTrader: (6)	As 2017 Ends.. Car still running strong and a blast to drive. Few more photos as the year comes to an end. Enjoy! Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLFcP6PCmkk
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