ArthurL's E93 M3 Progress Thread

ArthurL · 04-21-2015, 01:06 PM

I had finally had the chance to swap my summer wheels on. It's nothing special but I think the anthracite/gunmetal color makes the 220s much more aggressive and appealing. Here are some pics:

avantegardestyle · 04-21-2015, 01:31 PM

looking good Arthur, even though would love to see you put some aftermarket wheels on.

I will send you a pm regarding your headlight as i might potentially be interested in them

ArthurL · 04-21-2015, 01:36 PM

Thanks avantegardestyle , I would love some aftermarket wheels as well. I hope I can find a set I like. These are just going on for the time-being as I can't ride on my winters forever.

And sure, let me know about the headlight.

ArthurL · 04-23-2015, 07:32 AM

These came in the other day. Pretty excited to throw these on.

ArthurL · 05-03-2015, 11:38 PM

Had B&G lowering springs installed on the car this morning along with 18mm spacers up front and 15mm spacers in the rear. Pretty happy with the end result!

STooK · 05-03-2015, 11:41 PM

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Had B&G lowering springs installed on the car this morning along with 18mm spacers up front and 15mm spacers in the rear. Pretty happy with the end result!

Nice! I'm thinking of doing springs and spacers someday as well. Are you thinking of getting LCI tails at some point? Would change the whole look of the rear!

ArthurL · 05-03-2015, 11:43 PM

Snapped this pic on Roosevelt Island shortly after the install. For those in NYC, definitely check it out. It has some pretty nice views of the city.

ArthurL · 05-03-2015, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ArthurL

Had B&G lowering springs installed on the car this morning along with 18mm spacers up front and 15mm spacers in the rear. Pretty happy with the end result!

Nice! I'm thinking of doing springs and spacers someday as well. Are you thinking of getting LCI tails at some point? Would change the whole look of the rear!

Yeah I'm definitely looking at picking up LCI tails somewhere down the line. It makes a huge difference!

Springs and spacers are worth it! With my setup, I don't rub at all. It's a nice subtle drop and the spacers finishes it off nicely as well!

WickedE93 · 05-04-2015, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ArthurL

Had B&G lowering springs installed on the car this morning along with 18mm spacers up front and 15mm spacers in the rear. Pretty happy with the end result!

The drop looks amazing brother!

ArthurL · 05-04-2015, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ArthurL

Had B&G lowering springs installed on the car this morning along with 18mm spacers up front and 15mm spacers in the rear. Pretty happy with the end result!

The drop looks amazing brother!

Thanks for selling me the springs WickedE93!

WickedE93 · 05-04-2015, 12:26 PM

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Thanks for selling me the springs WickedE93!

You're as welcome as can be brother!

ArthurL · 05-04-2015, 09:01 PM

Picked up a Dukes Dynamics CSL trunk this evening.

WickedE93 · 05-04-2015, 09:37 PM

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Picked up a Dukes Dynamics CSL trunk this evening.

Nice dude! Welcome to the club

ArthurL · 05-05-2015, 08:18 AM

Pretty excited to install the CSL trunk.. did you end up installing it yourself WickedE93 ??

WickedE93 · 05-05-2015, 10:50 AM

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Pretty excited to install the CSL trunk.. did you end up installing it yourself WickedE93 ??

I had a shop do the install. I was too nervous to try and do it alone because if it's not aligned correctly and you try and close it you can chip the paint around the trunk. That and mine had really poor fitment so they had to reinforce it in the center section because it was bulging in the middle and cause a large gap at the top.

avantegardestyle · 05-05-2015, 10:58 AM

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Picked up a Dukes Dynamics CSL trunk this evening.

Sweet

i am interested in seeing this.
Tempted to get one for my E90, but not sure yet.....

junmoon88 · 05-05-2015, 11:56 AM

how is the fitment on the trunk?

ArthurL · 05-05-2015, 02:39 PM

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how is the fitment on the trunk?

Not sure yet, I haven't had the chance to install it yet. Will update you guys once I get to it.

ArthurL · 05-07-2015, 10:52 AM

Hoping to install the trunk today after work.. the weather is looking pretty nice!

WickedE93 · 05-07-2015, 11:05 AM

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Hoping to install the trunk today after work.. the weather is looking pretty nice!

Good luck! I hope you got one of the good ones from a fresh mold and it fits perfectly

avantegardestyle · 05-07-2015, 11:08 AM

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Good luck! I hope you got one of the good ones from a fresh mold and it fits perfectly

+2

I am tempted to buy one for my car but not sure about fitment....

I hope you get it done today Arthur!

Gto3 · 05-07-2015, 08:35 PM

Got to get that chrome trim wrapped up man! Sticks out like a sore thumb!!!

04-21-2015, 01:06 PM	#67
ArthurL Captain 200 Rep 956 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 6MT (E93) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Manhattan, NY iTrader: (2)	I had finally had the chance to swap my summer wheels on. It's nothing special but I think the anthracite/gunmetal color makes the 220s much more aggressive and appealing. Here are some pics: Attached Images __________________ 2008 E93 M3 (Jet Black/Black) - SOLD - Progress Thread 2007 E90 335i (Jet Black/Terra) - SOLD Instagram: @aluooo Last edited by ArthurL; 04-21-2015 at 01:40 PM..
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avantegardestyle Captain 290 Rep 912 Posts Drives: E90 ///M3 SG Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: East Side iTrader: (0)	looking good Arthur, even though would love to see you put some aftermarket wheels on. I will send you a pm regarding your headlight as i might potentially be interested in them
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04-21-2015, 01:36 PM	#69
ArthurL Captain 200 Rep 956 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 6MT (E93) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Manhattan, NY iTrader: (2)	Thanks avantegardestyle , I would love some aftermarket wheels as well. I hope I can find a set I like. These are just going on for the time-being as I can't ride on my winters forever. And sure, let me know about the headlight. __________________ 2008 E93 M3 (Jet Black/Black) - SOLD - Progress Thread 2007 E90 335i (Jet Black/Terra) - SOLD Instagram: @aluooo
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04-23-2015, 07:32 AM	#70
ArthurL Captain 200 Rep 956 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 6MT (E93) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Manhattan, NY iTrader: (2)	These came in the other day. Pretty excited to throw these on. Attached Images __________________ 2008 E93 M3 (Jet Black/Black) - SOLD - Progress Thread 2007 E90 335i (Jet Black/Terra) - SOLD Instagram: @aluooo
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05-03-2015, 11:38 PM	#71
ArthurL Captain 200 Rep 956 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 6MT (E93) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Manhattan, NY iTrader: (2)	Had B&G lowering springs installed on the car this morning along with 18mm spacers up front and 15mm spacers in the rear. Pretty happy with the end result! Attached Images __________________ 2008 E93 M3 (Jet Black/Black) - SOLD - Progress Thread 2007 E90 335i (Jet Black/Terra) - SOLD Instagram: @aluooo
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05-03-2015, 11:43 PM	#73
ArthurL Captain 200 Rep 956 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 6MT (E93) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Manhattan, NY iTrader: (2)	Snapped this pic on Roosevelt Island shortly after the install. For those in NYC, definitely check it out. It has some pretty nice views of the city. Attached Images __________________ 2008 E93 M3 (Jet Black/Black) - SOLD - Progress Thread 2007 E90 335i (Jet Black/Terra) - SOLD Instagram: @aluooo
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05-04-2015, 09:01 PM	#78
ArthurL Captain 200 Rep 956 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 6MT (E93) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Manhattan, NY iTrader: (2)	Picked up a Dukes Dynamics CSL trunk this evening. Attached Images __________________ 2008 E93 M3 (Jet Black/Black) - SOLD - Progress Thread 2007 E90 335i (Jet Black/Terra) - SOLD Instagram: @aluooo
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05-05-2015, 08:18 AM	#80
ArthurL Captain 200 Rep 956 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 6MT (E93) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Manhattan, NY iTrader: (2)	Pretty excited to install the CSL trunk.. did you end up installing it yourself WickedE93 ?? __________________ 2008 E93 M3 (Jet Black/Black) - SOLD - Progress Thread 2007 E90 335i (Jet Black/Terra) - SOLD Instagram: @aluooo
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05-05-2015, 11:56 AM	#83
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05-07-2015, 10:52 AM	#85
ArthurL Captain 200 Rep 956 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 6MT (E93) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Manhattan, NY iTrader: (2)	Hoping to install the trunk today after work.. the weather is looking pretty nice! __________________ 2008 E93 M3 (Jet Black/Black) - SOLD - Progress Thread 2007 E90 335i (Jet Black/Terra) - SOLD Instagram: @aluooo
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05-07-2015, 08:35 PM	#88
Gto3 Paper Stacker 73 Rep 459 Posts Drives: 2013 E93 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW E93 M3 [10.00]	Got to get that chrome trim wrapped up man! Sticks out like a sore thumb!!! __________________ 2013 E93 M3 \| 6MT \| Alpine White \| Fox Red Novillo Leather \| Navigation System \| Tints \| Matte Black Kidney Grills \| Eisenmann Race Exhaust \| Active Autowerke Performance Air Filter \| E93 Trunk Boot Spoiler \| Painted Bumper Reflectors \| BMW Performance Shift Knob \| BMW Performance Handbrake \| RPI Red Ram Air Scoops \| Matte Black M3 Emblem \| BMW M// Power MT Pedals \| Matte Black Side Markers \| Tinted Side Marker LED's \| LUX H8 160 Angel Eyes \|
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