From M to M

lancerr · 08-21-2018, 01:43 PM

Long time lurker finally deciding to post some pictures of my e92 m3. A little backstory.

Originally started down the M journey in 2013 with a European delivery of a space gray e92 m3. Was an amazing experience - drove from Munich to Zuggspitze, then to Baden Baden. Drove around the Schwazwald for a couple of days before heading to Stuttgart and then on back to Munchen. Still remember hitting 145 on the autobahn - I understand why these cars didn't come with cup holders back in the day. Had the car for 3 years and at the end of the lease, couldn't make a decision on what to do next. Ended up extending the lease month after month for 6 months before finally deciding to give up the M (biggest mistake). Figured I would try something else for shits and giggles.

Saw the Mazda Mx5 RF. Was not a big mazda fan but they seemed to do so well in autocrosses and a couple of co-workers recommended it so jumped on the launch edition. Beautiful car but man was it small compared to the m3 (and the m3 is not a big car). Anemic engine but given my non-highway commute, not an issue. Trick retractable targa roof which did come in handy a couple of times. It lasted 1 year before I realized I could not live with that car. Decided to get back into my M and just picked up my 2009 Jerez Black e92 m3 a few weeks back. Since then, I've been making some cosmetic mods but there is still a long way to go. Looking forward to being part of the e92 community.

Completed
Fiery Orange 3M wrap: Shout out to AlphaWerks and David Thornhill. Amazing Job Love it. Reddish in diffuse light, bright orange in the sun
CF Front Lip and Rear spoiler, Side Grill inserts and hood vents
F80 type front grille slats

Planned
Exhaust (Borla ATak or Remus Sport - still debating)
Refinish headlights (the yellowing stands out even more now)
Suspension (Original owner had it on H&R springs - looking at dampers

If you see me driving around the bay area, say hi. I'm mostly around Los Altos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Los Gatos, Saratoga areas and plan on driving through 9 and skyline often.

Some pics from the original m3, miata and the current m3 with a little bonus at the very end.

Cheers

G80indy · 08-21-2018, 03:30 PM

Welcome back!
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Helmsman · 08-21-2018, 03:41 PM

Never was a fan of orange but your wrap looks stunning Lancer! Congrats and welcome back!

lancerr · 08-21-2018, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Helmsman

Never was a fan of orange but your wrap looks stunning Lancer! Congrats and welcome back!

Thanks. Agonized over the color for a week but decided to go with fiery orange. It helped that I am going through midlife crisis. Made the decision easier

BayE30 · 08-21-2018, 04:29 PM

Seems to be a theme that people come back to this s65 powerplant. Wrap looks good, see you around the bay area!

vincE92M3 · 08-21-2018, 05:02 PM

Welcome back! The Miata fastback looks like a blast to drive, but I could t imagine it as being a primary car.

E46M3forRay · 08-21-2018, 05:14 PM

Convertibles are great for hauling a small motorcycle

But coming back to an M3 is even awesommer !! Looks great

lancerr · 08-21-2018, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by E46M3forRay

Convertibles are great for hauling a small motorcycle

But coming back to an M3 is even awesommer !! Looks great

What can I say, it's a BMW family. Wife drives an X3 and the son got his little BMW motorcycle. It was a ridiculous sight.

GotV8? · 08-21-2018, 08:02 PM

welcome back and nice looking wrap. Happy motoring.

Bemo · 08-21-2018, 08:07 PM

Welcome back. Fire Orange for the win but I may be biased.

lancerr · 08-21-2018, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bemo

Welcome back. Fire Orange for the win but I may be biased.

Awesome! It definitely turns heads.

Scrippy · 08-21-2018, 08:43 PM

The wrap looks great! Maybe I'll see ya in the next few days. I'm driving up to SF from LA for work tomorrow morning through Friday. My E92 is jet black.

elvism · 08-21-2018, 09:38 PM

Looks great!

lancerr · 08-22-2018, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Scrippy

The wrap looks great! Maybe I'll see ya in the next few days. I'm driving up to SF from LA for work tomorrow morning through Friday. My E92 is jet black.

Sounds good. Pm me if you are around.

zipper228 · 08-22-2018, 09:07 AM

I go back and forth on the idea of getting my car wrapped but your pictures are really tempting me to pull the trigger! Looks amazing, congrats!

lancerr · 08-22-2018, 10:05 AM

I hear ya. it helped a lot that the car's jet black paint was in such a shitty condition when i bought it. Also worked out well since the door jamb didnt look wierd as a different paint color. Would definitely wrap again. Now if they could combine a vinyl wrap and clear bra, that would be great.

Agent-GHQ · 08-23-2018, 11:27 PM

I can never let this M3 go. That S65 is just too intoxicating!!!

08-21-2018, 01:43 PM	#1
lancerr First Lieutenant 344 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 m3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: california iTrader: (1)	From M to M - Back to the e92 M3 Long time lurker finally deciding to post some pictures of my e92 m3. A little backstory. Originally started down the M journey in 2013 with a European delivery of a space gray e92 m3. Was an amazing experience - drove from Munich to Zuggspitze, then to Baden Baden. Drove around the Schwazwald for a couple of days before heading to Stuttgart and then on back to Munchen. Still remember hitting 145 on the autobahn - I understand why these cars didn't come with cup holders back in the day. Had the car for 3 years and at the end of the lease, couldn't make a decision on what to do next. Ended up extending the lease month after month for 6 months before finally deciding to give up the M (biggest mistake). Figured I would try something else for shits and giggles. Saw the Mazda Mx5 RF. Was not a big mazda fan but they seemed to do so well in autocrosses and a couple of co-workers recommended it so jumped on the launch edition. Beautiful car but man was it small compared to the m3 (and the m3 is not a big car). Anemic engine but given my non-highway commute, not an issue. Trick retractable targa roof which did come in handy a couple of times. It lasted 1 year before I realized I could not live with that car. Decided to get back into my M and just picked up my 2009 Jerez Black e92 m3 a few weeks back. Since then, I've been making some cosmetic mods but there is still a long way to go. Looking forward to being part of the e92 community. Completed Fiery Orange 3M wrap: Shout out to AlphaWerks and David Thornhill. Amazing Job Love it. Reddish in diffuse light, bright orange in the sun CF Front Lip and Rear spoiler, Side Grill inserts and hood vents F80 type front grille slats Planned Exhaust (Borla ATak or Remus Sport - still debating) Refinish headlights (the yellowing stands out even more now) Suspension (Original owner had it on H&R springs - looking at dampers If you see me driving around the bay area, say hi. I'm mostly around Los Altos, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Los Gatos, Saratoga areas and plan on driving through 9 and skyline often. Some pics from the original m3, miata and the current m3 with a little bonus at the very end. Cheers Attached Images Last edited by lancerr; 08-21-2018 at 02:27 PM..
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BayE30 Lieutenant Colonel 1341 Rep 1,881 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (5)	Seems to be a theme that people come back to this s65 powerplant. Wrap looks good, see you around the bay area! __________________ I am never able to post pictures on forums, all my pics are on IG @baye30 https://www.instagram.com/baye30/ Current Garage - [2011 E90 M3 ZCP] [2005 E53 X5 3.0 Sport] [1988 E30 325IS 24V]
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Scrippy Lord Scrip 1812 Rep 3,013 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: LA,Ca iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	The wrap looks great! Maybe I'll see ya in the next few days. I'm driving up to SF from LA for work tomorrow morning through Friday. My E92 is jet black. __________________
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lancerr First Lieutenant 344 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 m3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: california iTrader: (1)	I hear ya. it helped a lot that the car's jet black paint was in such a shitty condition when i bought it. Also worked out well since the door jamb didnt look wierd as a different paint color. Would definitely wrap again. Now if they could combine a vinyl wrap and clear bra, that would be great.
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Agent-GHQ Captain 107 Rep 837 Posts Drives: '13 AW ///M3 E92 MT Comp Pkg Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	I can never let this M3 go. That S65 is just too intoxicating!!!
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