Strippers Need Love Too

fragments · 05-22-2019, 03:05 PM

Hello Everyone,

So I decided I would create a build journal because I thought it would be fun to document the progression of my car. Let’s start off with a little about me, I’ve been passionate about cars all my life but in 2016ish I sold all my toys and took a hiatus to focus on school/career. Prior to my M3, I owned a Subaru WRX, Evolution and a few S2000’s. Most of them were lightly modded, just because I really appreciate them in stock form (especially the S2000’s). I know everyone likes pictures so I’ll have the pictures posted below..

Instagram: Dpewpew_

Evo

S2000's

The search for my M3 began in late 2017, the E92 M3 was a car I always wanted but had a difficult time justifying due to my financial constraints as a student. Options wise my preference was to have the least amount of options possible, keeping that in mind my goal was to find a 2011+ M3 w/ manual transmission, non-nav and a carbon roof. This was definitely challenging but after a 6 months I was able to locate one spec’d out to my liking in Texas. The car was in good condition but definitely required some conditioning. I’ve commuted for about a year with the car stock but recently I somehow caught the mod bug. So we’ll see how this goes lol

2011 E92 M3
Comp Package
6MT
Non-nav
Carbon Roof
Speed Cloth

derbo · 05-22-2019, 03:11 PM

There is no pic of your current car.

What gives!!!

Looking forward to seeing some updates.

fragments · 05-22-2019, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by derbo

There is no pic of your current car.

What gives!!!

Looking forward to seeing some updates.

lol, updated with pictures of current car!

PKL · 05-22-2019, 04:57 PM

nice M3!

donut_boi · 05-22-2019, 05:52 PM

Welcome OP! That's a beautiful spec'd car you got there.

Drifter2090 · 05-23-2019, 11:01 AM

Looks great! and the EVO's

derbo · 05-23-2019, 03:52 PM

JDM EVO VII tails are so much nicer with the red. Love it!

Can't wait to see what you do with the mod bug.

fragments · 05-25-2019, 11:50 AM

Thanks everyone!

Update:

- Removed the OEM carbon splitter because imo it looks incomplete

- Installed Macht Schnell X-Pipe, if anyone is selling a Corsa or Meisterschaft rear section let me know!

- RTD Shifter arrived! I wasn't satisfied with the shifter feel of my M3, it had some play and I can only assume its due to the wear and tear on the shifter bushings. With that being said I wanted a refresh and came across this chassis mounted shifter I saw on Build Journal's E46 M3. I originally wanted CAE but couldn't justify the price point and the fact that I would need to modify the shifter console. Once this RTD piece is installed I'll give you guys my thoughts.

More parts are on the way!

w/o the OEM splitter

RTD Shifter

Drifter2090 · 05-27-2019, 12:21 PM

Looks great, I've been debating removing my splitters as well

Banana Hammock · 05-27-2019, 03:58 PM

I'm so jealous of that RTD shifter.

amrazM · 05-27-2019, 10:20 PM

Te’s on the Evo, hot damn. The e92 looks great.

fragments · 05-28-2019, 11:21 AM

Update: Had a somewhat productive weekend!

Installed a Megan axle back, I was very curious on this piece and at the price point I figure I would buy one to test out. Overall the fitment is good, I would rate it a 8.5/10 and sounds good for the value but I will probably switch it out sometime in the near future. However would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting something a little louder than stock and some minimal weight reduction.

Also was able to get the RTD shifter installed, it was kind of a headache due to working in such a tight area but was definitely worth the effort.

These arrived in the mail, guess this is a teaser for whats to come!

fragments · 05-31-2019, 10:04 AM

Update:

Wheels and tires arrived, made some time to go get them mounted!

Also testing these PIAA yellow bulbs, not sure how I feel about them yet..would much rather have yellow lamin-x..

Banana Hammock · 05-31-2019, 10:14 AM

Can't wait to see the TEs mounted!

Before you get rid of the PIAA bulbs, I know that MY10+ can be coded so that the angel eyes are at 100% brightness all the time. That might be worthwhile.

fragments · 05-31-2019, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Banana Hammock

Can't wait to see the TEs mounted!

Before you get rid of the PIAA bulbs, I know that MY10+ can be coded so that the angel eyes are at 100% brightness all the time. That might be worthwhile.

I'll look into that, thanks for the tip!

Drifter2090 · 06-03-2019, 07:37 AM

Damn can't wait to see the TE's!

fragments · 06-03-2019, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Drifter2090

Damn can't wait to see the TE's!

Soon!!

jbze40 · 06-04-2019, 05:34 PM

About time you started modding it lol, solid progress so far! Let me know how you like the RTD, I have been debating that for a while now.

fragments · 06-05-2019, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jbze40

About time you started modding it lol, solid progress so far! Let me know how you like the RTD, I have been debating that for a while now.

So far so good, the oem shifter felt super sloppy. I plan on doing stiffer engine, trans and diff mounts in the near future. I'll let you know how that goes haha.

Drifter2090 · 06-07-2019, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by KeepForever

So far so good, the oem shifter felt super sloppy. I plan on doing stiffer engine, trans and diff mounts in the near future. I'll let you know how that goes haha.

Look up threads on the auto solutions shifter, tons of good things!

fragments · 06-10-2019, 12:11 PM

Update: A little teaser, still need to dial in suspension...

Also scheduled a day to have my rod bearings done.. very excited..

andybui82 · 06-11-2019, 12:17 AM

From wa too! I just picked mine up at the end of May as well. Hopefully I'll see you around!

05-22-2019, 03:05 PM	#1
fragments Private 66 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 & 2013 GTR Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Strippers Need Love Too Hello Everyone, So I decided I would create a build journal because I thought it would be fun to document the progression of my car. Let’s start off with a little about me, I’ve been passionate about cars all my life but in 2016ish I sold all my toys and took a hiatus to focus on school/career. Prior to my M3, I owned a Subaru WRX, Evolution and a few S2000’s. Most of them were lightly modded, just because I really appreciate them in stock form (especially the S2000’s). I know everyone likes pictures so I’ll have the pictures posted below.. Instagram: Dpewpew_ Evo S2000's The search for my M3 began in late 2017, the E92 M3 was a car I always wanted but had a difficult time justifying due to my financial constraints as a student. Options wise my preference was to have the least amount of options possible, keeping that in mind my goal was to find a 2011+ M3 w/ manual transmission, non-nav and a carbon roof. This was definitely challenging but after a 6 months I was able to locate one spec’d out to my liking in Texas. The car was in good condition but definitely required some conditioning. I’ve commuted for about a year with the car stock but recently I somehow caught the mod bug. So we’ll see how this goes lol 2011 E92 M3 Comp Package 6MT Non-nav Carbon Roof Speed Cloth Last edited by fragments; 12-31-2019 at 04:46 AM..
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derbo Derbo Tuning 3607 Rep 3,022 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	There is no pic of your current car. What gives!!! Looking forward to seeing some updates. __________________ IG:ruhrohz_m3 Journal: Link E9x ZCP Suspension Info: Link Track Chat Discord: https://discord.gg/VsKbTyqBVj SF Bay Area: DM For coding services
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donut_boi Major 998 Rep 1,266 Posts Drives: 2015 F85 X5M DGM Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Covina, CA. iTrader: (31)	Welcome OP! That's a beautiful spec'd car you got there. __________________ 2015 BMW X5 ///M \| Donington Grey \| Aragon Brown MRF Engineering \| RG Sport \| BMW Performance \| Dinan \| KW \| Vorsteiner \| Zito \| iND \| BMW Parts Pros \| Coby 2010 BMW 328i AT xDrive E91 Touring ///M Sport \| Alpine White \| Saddle Brown
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Drifter2090 Colonel 910 Rep 2,091 Posts Drives: E90 M3 \| E92 335i \| E90 335d Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	Looks great! and the EVO's __________________ MGM F82 M4 DCT / MPerformance / Swift / CSF / IND / Turner / BimmerWorld BSM F87 M2 6MT / Fabspeed / MPerformance / Turner / AutoID - SOLD JB-NB E92 M3 6MT / IND / RTD / Alpine / KW / ActiveAutowerke / 360Carbon - SOLD SS2-FR E90 M3 6MT / IND / AFE / ActiveAutowerke - SOLD AW-FR E90 M3 DCT / ACM / IND / AutoTecknic / K&N / H&R / Bilstein - SOLD
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derbo Derbo Tuning 3607 Rep 3,022 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	JDM EVO VII tails are so much nicer with the red. Love it! Can't wait to see what you do with the mod bug. __________________ IG:ruhrohz_m3 Journal: Link E9x ZCP Suspension Info: Link Track Chat Discord: https://discord.gg/VsKbTyqBVj SF Bay Area: DM For coding services
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05-25-2019, 11:50 AM	#8
fragments Private 66 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 & 2013 GTR Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Thanks everyone! Update: - Removed the OEM carbon splitter because imo it looks incomplete - Installed Macht Schnell X-Pipe, if anyone is selling a Corsa or Meisterschaft rear section let me know! - RTD Shifter arrived! I wasn't satisfied with the shifter feel of my M3, it had some play and I can only assume its due to the wear and tear on the shifter bushings. With that being said I wanted a refresh and came across this chassis mounted shifter I saw on Build Journal's E46 M3. I originally wanted CAE but couldn't justify the price point and the fact that I would need to modify the shifter console. Once this RTD piece is installed I'll give you guys my thoughts. More parts are on the way! w/o the OEM splitter RTD Shifter Last edited by fragments; 05-28-2019 at 11:21 AM..
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05-27-2019, 12:21 PM	#9
Drifter2090 Colonel 910 Rep 2,091 Posts Drives: E90 M3 \| E92 335i \| E90 335d Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	Looks great, I've been debating removing my splitters as well __________________ MGM F82 M4 DCT / MPerformance / Swift / CSF / IND / Turner / BimmerWorld BSM F87 M2 6MT / Fabspeed / MPerformance / Turner / AutoID - SOLD JB-NB E92 M3 6MT / IND / RTD / Alpine / KW / ActiveAutowerke / 360Carbon - SOLD SS2-FR E90 M3 6MT / IND / AFE / ActiveAutowerke - SOLD AW-FR E90 M3 DCT / ACM / IND / AutoTecknic / K&N / H&R / Bilstein - SOLD
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Banana Hammock Beefcake 3769 Rep 711 Posts Drives: NA Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	I'm so jealous of that RTD shifter.
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05-27-2019, 10:20 PM	#11
amrazM mTekMods 2139 Rep 2,899 Posts Drives: like a granny. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Manhatan iTrader: (1)	Te’s on the Evo, hot damn. The e92 looks great.
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05-28-2019, 11:21 AM	#12
fragments Private 66 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 & 2013 GTR Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Update: Had a somewhat productive weekend! Installed a Megan axle back, I was very curious on this piece and at the price point I figure I would buy one to test out. Overall the fitment is good, I would rate it a 8.5/10 and sounds good for the value but I will probably switch it out sometime in the near future. However would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting something a little louder than stock and some minimal weight reduction. Also was able to get the RTD shifter installed, it was kind of a headache due to working in such a tight area but was definitely worth the effort. These arrived in the mail, guess this is a teaser for whats to come! Last edited by fragments; 05-28-2019 at 11:26 AM..
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fragments Private 66 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 & 2013 GTR Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Update: Wheels and tires arrived, made some time to go get them mounted! Also testing these PIAA yellow bulbs, not sure how I feel about them yet..would much rather have yellow lamin-x.. Last edited by fragments; 05-31-2019 at 11:54 AM..
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Banana Hammock Beefcake 3769 Rep 711 Posts Drives: NA Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	Can't wait to see the TEs mounted! Before you get rid of the PIAA bulbs, I know that MY10+ can be coded so that the angel eyes are at 100% brightness all the time. That might be worthwhile.
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Drifter2090 Colonel 910 Rep 2,091 Posts Drives: E90 M3 \| E92 335i \| E90 335d Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	Damn can't wait to see the TE's! __________________ MGM F82 M4 DCT / MPerformance / Swift / CSF / IND / Turner / BimmerWorld BSM F87 M2 6MT / Fabspeed / MPerformance / Turner / AutoID - SOLD JB-NB E92 M3 6MT / IND / RTD / Alpine / KW / ActiveAutowerke / 360Carbon - SOLD SS2-FR E90 M3 6MT / IND / AFE / ActiveAutowerke - SOLD AW-FR E90 M3 DCT / ACM / IND / AutoTecknic / K&N / H&R / Bilstein - SOLD
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jbze40 Enlisted Member 37 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 - Evo 9 MR Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Issaquah iTrader: (1)	About time you started modding it lol, solid progress so far! Let me know how you like the RTD, I have been debating that for a while now.
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fragments Private 66 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 & 2013 GTR Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Update: A little teaser, still need to dial in suspension... Also scheduled a day to have my rod bearings done.. very excited..
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andybui82 Colonel 218 Rep 2,702 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (5)	From wa too! I just picked mine up at the end of May as well. Hopefully I'll see you around! __________________ Cars: SGM 325i l BSM 135i l SS to Gloss White S2000 l Arctic White RS4 l White GTi l AW 335d M-Sport l IS 350 l e92 M3 l F80 m3
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