2010 M3 Project Car Finally Started

cpiguy · 10-20-2009, 01:37 PM

Hi Guys:

Like so many of you, I just took delivery of my new M3 Coupe. Against the advise of a few of you, I decided to do a wide range of mods prior to break in. I picked her up yesterday and took a 20 mile drive to get the feel of her stock. This morning they have started installing my Dinan mods.

Here's the list of mods I'm having done:

Dinan Stage 2 Software
Dinan Intake
Dinan Middle Exhaust
Dinan 3.62 LSD
Dinan Free Flow Exhaust
Dinan Stage 1 Suspension
Dinan pulley kit
Advan 20" RS-D black wheels
Blacked out trim every where possible
Black front spoiler and rear diffuser
Black paint roof, (I decided on a sunroof)
gp thunder 8500k Angle Eyes
20% tint on windows

Here a couple pictures stock. I'll be new posting pictures as the mods come together.

zamm3k · 10-20-2009, 01:45 PM

wow you're slapping on everything pretty early. Besides not doing any break-in, which in my opinion is pretty important, you might get bored quick don't you think?

either way. Nice color! And I hope you enjoy your car!

cpiguy · 10-20-2009, 01:49 PM

Thanks man! And just to be clear, I totally plan to do a proper break in, just with a lot more power under the hood.

Definitive · 10-20-2009, 01:50 PM

Hey Dad,

Congrats on the beautiful car! Cant wait to get these parts on it!

D

Crazy Bimmer · 10-20-2009, 01:53 PM

Congrats!

Nice toys too!

tek818 · 10-20-2009, 02:17 PM

Very, Very nice Arnie. Can't wait to see it in person!

-Adam

MrHarris · 10-20-2009, 02:24 PM

That's your dad? Nice mods!

Johnny Lin · 10-20-2009, 02:33 PM

Your dad is the one moding the car and not you?? Nice

cpiguy · 10-20-2009, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrHarris

That's your dad? Nice mods!

Yeah, I know it's sad what we do to our kids. Even my grandkids are car crazy, and they're both under 3 years old.

Some things never change. I've been messing with cars and mods since I was 16. I still love it every bit as much now as I did then.

Life is good!!!

CSanto · 10-20-2009, 02:46 PM

Dinans pully kit is available?

Nate@IND · 10-20-2009, 02:52 PM

Nice build

Can't wait to see this complete.

duk · 10-20-2009, 02:53 PM

pretty damn hot list of mods there!

i'd go sloowwww with mods though to enjoy it!

cpiguy · 10-20-2009, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HREM3

Dinans pully kit is available?

Good question? Should have been at my dealer by now, and it hasn't arrives. I'm trying to verify availability now.

SV Concepts III · 10-20-2009, 03:07 PM

Very nice, congrats on the new project.

dcstep · 10-20-2009, 03:12 PM

Great car and project.

If it's not too late, I'd go ahead and take the suspension to Stage II by adding the camber plates. If you might do ANY performance driving you'll wish that you had more negative camber. While you've got it apart, the plates are a non-issue to install. Avoid most of the extra labor of a 2d install and 2d alignment, if there's any chance you'll autocross or do HPDE.

Dave

dcstep · 10-20-2009, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpiguy

Thanks man! And just to be clear, I totally plan to do a proper break in, just with a lot more power under the hood.

I did all my mods right up front and never looked back. (It's only been a few months). If you're going to do all that stuff anyway, I say, "Why not enjoy it for a long as possible?"

Dave

TLud · 10-20-2009, 03:17 PM

Congrats! Looking forward to the transformation.

cpiguy · 10-20-2009, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcstep

I did all my mods right up front and never looked back. (It's only been a few months). If you're going to do all that stuff anyway, I say, "Why not enjoy it for a long as possible?"

Dave

Thanks Dave. Can't wait to get her back.

dcstep · 10-20-2009, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpiguy

Thanks Dave. Can't wait to get her back.

Also, you'll avoid a second break in of your FD by getting it done right up front.

Dave

Green///Hell · 10-20-2009, 03:38 PM

Cool way to break it in, wonder what they'll say on service day

I think your wheel choice will kind of pop well with a jet black roof and Gills/grilles

10M3MAN · 10-20-2009, 03:54 PM

Very nice, ready to see those mod pics

disruptv · 10-20-2009, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpiguy

Good question? Should have been at my dealer by now, and it hasn't arrives. I'm trying to verify availability now.

good luck!

BTW, r u wrapping ur center console in carbon leather fabric? If so, where did u get the material and how does it match against the factory cf?

thanks

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