New M3 Owner Here

GOVCO · 07-17-2011, 06:43 AM

Hello Fello M3 Owners,

I am new to the forum and just thought I would introduce myself to the Mid Atlantic group. As I was headed to the dealership on July 6 to place an order for a new E90 M3, wife calls me on the phone and says, "I may have just saved you $12k. I was like, what do mean. She said, head to this other dealership and check out a 2009 AW E90 DCT M3 w/ EDC. Very low miles." Needless to say, it had what I was looking for. The rest is history. First time owning a BMW. Love it!

Anyways, I live just northwest of Baltimore in Carroll County, MD. I plan on attending the Bimmerfest on August 6. Maybe I can meet up with some of you to caravan over, or before hand to meet. I am big into the AM world, and can't wait to get started modding my M3. Especially to keep up with the Jones' on here. So, I started with some basics: tint, changed my interior LEDs to white, Rho license plate holder, and IND Cosmetic Package (Painted front/side grills and color matched reflector - not installed yet).

Here is a pic:

M3SQRD · 07-17-2011, 07:14 AM

Congrats! AW is the best color (perhaps I'm biased).

Donnie

Tuner1984 · 07-17-2011, 11:04 AM

Congrats I have the exact same color with foxred interior. Exact same wheels. I got rid of my 335i to get into the M3. I've had mine for a month. DCT or 6 speed?

GOVCO · 07-19-2011, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuner1984

Congrats I have the exact same color with foxred interior. Exact same wheels. I got rid of my 335i to get into the M3. I've had mine for a month. DCT or 6 speed?

Thanks! DCT. Love it!

checkmate · 07-19-2011, 03:23 PM

I'm getting the exact same car AW/FR/MDCT w/Sunroof and EDC Delete

this September.

Btw-I live east of Baltimore

huyner328 · 07-19-2011, 04:09 PM

Congrats on the new ride.

GOVCO · 07-19-2011, 07:49 PM

Thanks guys! I have since removed the nasty chrome pieces in exchnage for INDs Cosmetic kit (black kidney grilles and side markers, and AW reflectors. Also changed the interiorlights to white LEDs and painfully installed the Rho license plate bracket..ugh!

abugiacomo · 07-20-2011, 04:46 PM

speaking of painful installs, how did you get those chrome side markers/gills off?...i've been trying to avoid the jack up/remove front wheel method but haven't been having any luck...

Blade929 · 07-21-2011, 08:33 AM

Nice I work in CC. Congrats.

k3silk · 07-21-2011, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by abugiacomo

speaking of painful installs, how did you get those chrome side markers/gills off?...i've been trying to avoid the jack up/remove front wheel method but haven't been having any luck...

+2 on this I would like to do the same. For the side marker lights in led white.

snowmants · 07-22-2011, 11:41 AM

I have a 2008 e90 dct in alpine white as well! So good choice! I have the rho plate as well..It took 5 minutes to install...What was the painful part?

abugiacomo · 07-22-2011, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by k3silk

+2 on this I would like to do the same. For the side marker lights in led white.

maybe we can get a group buy going for the install

ADV.1 Matt · 07-22-2011, 02:09 PM

That's quite a wife you have there!

GOVCO · 07-22-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by abugiacomo

speaking of painful installs, how did you get those chrome side markers/gills off?...i've been trying to avoid the jack up/remove front wheel method but haven't been having any luck...

Quite easy actually. I believe there is a post on here or DIY actually. Took me 30min total. Just used a small common head screw driver and a towel. Slowley popped each side out, unplugged the light, made the change, we're all good.

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Originally Posted by Blade929

Nice I work in CC. Congrats.

Nice! I live in Westminster.

Quote:

Originally Posted by k3silk

+2 on this I would like to do the same. For the side marker lights in led white.

Will be changing out the nasty amber as well to white. Just don't want to buy the housing pice. Looking for a place that just sells the led strip.

Quote:

Originally Posted by snowmants

I have a 2008 e90 dct in alpine white as well! So good choice! I have the rho plate as well..It took 5 minutes to install...What was the painful part?

He was referring to the side markers. Yeah, the Rho is an easy install. Actually thinking about dropping it for the $10 option at AutoZone. Check the DIY for the kit. Looks better than the off center retarded tow-hook plate. Will work in the meantime so MSP doesn't hit me for another $70 ticket.

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Originally Posted by ADV.1 Matt

That's quite a wife you have there!

Indeed!

07-17-2011, 06:43 AM	#1
GOVCO Lieutenant 16 Rep 439 Posts Drives: 09 E90 AW M3 DCT [Slight Mods] Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	New M3 Owner Here Hello Fello M3 Owners, I am new to the forum and just thought I would introduce myself to the Mid Atlantic group. As I was headed to the dealership on July 6 to place an order for a new E90 M3, wife calls me on the phone and says, "I may have just saved you $12k. I was like, what do mean. She said, head to this other dealership and check out a 2009 AW E90 DCT M3 w/ EDC. Very low miles." Needless to say, it had what I was looking for. The rest is history. First time owning a BMW. Love it! Anyways, I live just northwest of Baltimore in Carroll County, MD. I plan on attending the Bimmerfest on August 6. Maybe I can meet up with some of you to caravan over, or before hand to meet. I am big into the AM world, and can't wait to get started modding my M3. Especially to keep up with the Jones' on here. So, I started with some basics: tint, changed my interior LEDs to white, Rho license plate holder, and IND Cosmetic Package (Painted front/side grills and color matched reflector - not installed yet). Here is a pic: Attached Images
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M3SQRD Major General 2104 Rep 5,497 Posts Drives: E92 M3,G20 330ix,F22 240iX,F82 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (11)	Congrats! AW is the best color (perhaps I'm biased). Donnie
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07-17-2011, 11:04 AM	#3
Tuner1984 1 Stock M 76 Rep 1,650 Posts Drives: Something Slow Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (5) Garage List 2003 E46 M3 [0.00]	Congrats I have the exact same color with foxred interior. Exact same wheels. I got rid of my 335i to get into the M3. I've had mine for a month. DCT or 6 speed? __________________ Veteran USMC/Iraqi Freedom Current: E46 M3 Retired: 2009 E90 AW M3 Retired: 2007 E90 AW 335i.
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07-19-2011, 03:23 PM	#5
checkmate Major 119 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: AW M3 E90 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bel Air, MD iTrader: (2)	I'm getting the exact same car AW/FR/MDCT w/Sunroof and EDC Delete this September. Btw-I live east of Baltimore
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07-19-2011, 04:09 PM	#6
huyner328 Former N54 Fanatic 84 Rep 1,927 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NoVA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2014 Range Rover Sp ... [10.00] 2012 Fiat Abarth [10.00]	Congrats on the new ride. __________________ FREE MIXES! https://soundcloud.com/djbradpiff
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07-19-2011, 07:49 PM	#7
GOVCO Lieutenant 16 Rep 439 Posts Drives: 09 E90 AW M3 DCT [Slight Mods] Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys! I have since removed the nasty chrome pieces in exchnage for INDs Cosmetic kit (black kidney grilles and side markers, and AW reflectors. Also changed the interiorlights to white LEDs and painfully installed the Rho license plate bracket..ugh!
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07-20-2011, 04:46 PM	#8
abugiacomo First Lieutenant 31 Rep 380 Posts Drives: s54 clown shoe (2002 m coupe) Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: vienna va iTrader: (2)	speaking of painful installs, how did you get those chrome side markers/gills off?...i've been trying to avoid the jack up/remove front wheel method but haven't been having any luck... __________________ 2020 X7 M50i on order!
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07-21-2011, 08:33 AM	#9
Blade929 Lieutenant 44 Rep 443 Posts Drives: 325Ci - E90 ///M - 330 - X5D Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maryland iTrader: (2)	Nice I work in CC. Congrats.
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07-22-2011, 11:41 AM	#11
snowmants Captain 46 Rep 637 Posts Drives: '06S2K,'11EVO,'11Jeep,'13GL450 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Charlottesville, VA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW E90 M3 [10.00]	I have a 2008 e90 dct in alpine white as well! So good choice! I have the rho plate as well..It took 5 minutes to install...What was the painful part? __________________ '06 Honda S2000 #555 TT5 '16 Porsche GT4
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07-22-2011, 02:09 PM	#13
ADV.1 Matt Lieutenant Colonel 130 Rep 1,512 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	That's quite a wife you have there!
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