My first BMW started production! What to do while I wait?

Gatchaman · 03-07-2012, 04:52 PM

I've been lurking this forum for awhile to see what the next M3 would be or info.. after much debate and looking at other cars I decided to order "the last of the V8's" and since I couldn't find the exact specs I wanted at the time. Well, today I see that it's in production and I'll be doing a PCD in May!

I've become completely obsessed with looking at others cars and planning my additions for it when it comes home.

AW/Bk/CL
ZCP
DCT
ZPP
Apps
EPS
heated

Thanks to the community for posting great threads! I guess I'll be driving the car in Forza/GT5 until then... a shame I won't have it for track day this month but I'm sure it's worth the wait! I'm ready to hear that V8 scream (after break in).

Planned mods:
Either GTS BLK wheels or powder coat the ones that come with it (any thoughts?)
Black Chrome grills & gills
Tint
Akrapovic Ti Exhaust
BMW CF spoiler
Arkym or Vorsteiner front & rear

not sure if I should do all at once or over time... guess I have time to think about it.

Thanks, All!

The wait is killing me!

kscarrol · 03-07-2012, 05:08 PM

Do what (and many others) did, download the manual and the supplement and read them over and over and over until delivery!

iamcpap · 03-07-2012, 05:28 PM

Congrats on the order. I am considering powdercoating my ZCP wheels also, think I may contact IND about it. I would recommend you do the same to start piling up the mods. I suggest doing some minor appearance stuff first then moving on the exhaust/mechanical stuff. One you start modding, i is hard to stop though.

Good luck and enjoy!
CP

templarklimek · 03-07-2012, 05:30 PM

powdercoat them, then use money saved to get xpipes and exhaust. an upgrade you can hear and makes a nice HP difference. Enjoy!

THE TECH · 03-07-2012, 08:29 PM

Take a vacation so you aren't thinking about the wait.

Merlosso · 03-07-2012, 08:31 PM

Congrats on the order. What to do while waiting for delivery? I suggest talking to your doctor about a medically induced coma. The wait is torture and it will build every day. Do yourself a favor, go to sleep until the day before pick-up.

Dreamz · 03-07-2012, 08:51 PM

Grab a Snickers

Congrats though

ONEOF40 FS M3 · 03-07-2012, 08:55 PM

Congrats!!! You will be enjoy it...for now just day dream about it which is part of life and part of the process

...

My advice regarding mods are:

- BMW M Performance Exhaust - I researched all the exhausts in the market and this is by far the best fit for the E92 for all the right reasons = oem, perfect balance sound and no drone...sublime...I had an E60 M5 with SS & X-pipe, and this is as addictive as that one and believe the S85 V10 engine sound is as good as it gets...

- All exterior blk trim but ONLY with blk GTS wheels...
- BMC Air Filter
- Tint maybe???

No more than that, keep it as oem stock as possible...regarding the CF spoiler too big for my taste, in all of my cars I have the small lips which I think is a cleaner look...just my opinion...

M3SQRD · 03-08-2012, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE TECH

Take a vacation so you aren't thinking about the wait.

Excellent suggestion! Your other option, which is considerably more expensive, is to occupy your time by pre-purchasing mods for your car.

BTW, congrats on the new M

Gatchaman · 03-08-2012, 11:41 AM

Thanks, guys! I think I'll order a few parts while I wait. I'm going to plan my route home... the long way!

mdosu · 03-08-2012, 02:27 PM

1. download manual and memorize how to customize the 99 million things to customize. That way when you pick up, you can just spend 30 minutes doing it, and not risk crashing your car while driving and customizing all options.

2. view the Photos part of this forum and masturbate to photos of other M3s.

doree610 · 03-08-2012, 11:20 PM

'm actually close to pulling the trigger myself on a brand new '12 E92. waiting to hear back from Ryan on a quote. just curious, cause the setup i want is similar to yours, how much did you end up paying?

crabman · 03-09-2012, 10:58 PM

I went through phases. At first after ordering I was reading the manuals cover to cover and that kind of thing. After a bit though with quite a bit of time to wait the initial excitement wore off and I kind of put it on the mental back burner. Now mine has hit San Diego and shows finishing touches on mybmw which I understand means its at the vehicle processing center and will soon be on a truck rolling north to the Pacific Northwest. The car has most def moved back to the front burner now.

Moxie · 03-10-2012, 02:14 PM

Don't order anything until you get the car. I ordered stuff ( lip & CF emblems) & ended up selling it new here because tatstes changed. Time out your mods so you don't get sick of the car. It's a great car but easily taken forgranted unless you drive other cars.

03-07-2012, 04:52 PM	#1
Gatchaman New Member 2 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 12 M3 AW DCT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	My first BMW started production! What to do while I wait? I've been lurking this forum for awhile to see what the next M3 would be or info.. after much debate and looking at other cars I decided to order "the last of the V8's" and since I couldn't find the exact specs I wanted at the time. Well, today I see that it's in production and I'll be doing a PCD in May! I've become completely obsessed with looking at others cars and planning my additions for it when it comes home. AW/Bk/CL ZCP DCT ZPP Apps EPS heated Thanks to the community for posting great threads! I guess I'll be driving the car in Forza/GT5 until then... a shame I won't have it for track day this month but I'm sure it's worth the wait! I'm ready to hear that V8 scream (after break in). Planned mods: Either GTS BLK wheels or powder coat the ones that come with it (any thoughts?) Black Chrome grills & gills Tint Akrapovic Ti Exhaust BMW CF spoiler Arkym or Vorsteiner front & rear not sure if I should do all at once or over time... guess I have time to think about it. Thanks, All! The wait is killing me!
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kscarrol Brigadier General 8908 Rep 4,107 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	Do what (and many others) did, download the manual and the supplement and read them over and over and over until delivery! __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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iamcpap Captain 53 Rep 920 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW X5M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (7)	Congrats on the order. I am considering powdercoating my ZCP wheels also, think I may contact IND about it. I would recommend you do the same to start piling up the mods. I suggest doing some minor appearance stuff first then moving on the exhaust/mechanical stuff. One you start modding, i is hard to stop though. Good luck and enjoy! CP __________________ 2010 E70 X5M \| Black \| Black \| Stock for now. 2008 E90 M3 \| Interlagos Blue \| Speed Cloth \| Sold 2011 E92 M3 ZCP \| Space Grey \| Black \| Sold
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templarklimek templarklimek 142 Rep 868 Posts Drives: 15' X6M, 12' R8 V10, Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston Texas iTrader: (0)	powdercoat them, then use money saved to get xpipes and exhaust. an upgrade you can hear and makes a nice HP difference. Enjoy!
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THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 307 Rep 13,093 Posts Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas iTrader: (45) Garage List 2013 Nissan GTR [0.00] 2019 Sierra Denali ... [0.00] 1999 Nissan Silvia [0.00] 1999 Nissan Skyline ... [0.00] 1998 Toyota Supra [0.00]	Take a vacation so you aren't thinking about the wait.
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Merlosso Banned 24 Rep 495 Posts Drives: Results Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Germantown, MD iTrader: (2)	Congrats on the order. What to do while waiting for delivery? I suggest talking to your doctor about a medically induced coma. The wait is torture and it will build every day. Do yourself a favor, go to sleep until the day before pick-up.
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Dreamz Enlisted Member 0 Rep 46 Posts Drives: MY 13 E92 AW ZCP Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (0)	Grab a Snickers Congrats though
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ONEOF40 FS M3 FROZEN SILVER 112 Rep 466 Posts Drives: '12 E92 M3 FS EDITION Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 PORSCHE 991 C2S [0.00] 2012 BMW E92 M3 DCT [0.00] 2003 HONDA AP1 S2K [0.00]	Congrats!!! You will be enjoy it...for now just day dream about it which is part of life and part of the process... My advice regarding mods are: - BMW M Performance Exhaust - I researched all the exhausts in the market and this is by far the best fit for the E92 for all the right reasons = oem, perfect balance sound and no drone...sublime...I had an E60 M5 with SS & X-pipe, and this is as addictive as that one and believe the S85 V10 engine sound is as good as it gets... - All exterior blk trim but ONLY with blk GTS wheels... - BMC Air Filter - Tint maybe??? No more than that, keep it as oem stock as possible...regarding the CF spoiler too big for my taste, in all of my cars I have the small lips which I think is a cleaner look...just my opinion... __________________ CURRENT RIDES - 16 991 GTS 7MT/ 12 FROZEN SILVER E92 M3 / 03 GPW S2K AP1 PREVIOUS M CARS - 02 E39 M5 / 06 E60 M5 / F10 M5 6MT 14 991 C2S
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03-08-2012, 11:41 AM	#10
Gatchaman New Member 2 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 12 M3 AW DCT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	Thanks, guys! I think I'll order a few parts while I wait. I'm going to plan my route home... the long way!
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mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	1. download manual and memorize how to customize the 99 million things to customize. That way when you pick up, you can just spend 30 minutes doing it, and not risk crashing your car while driving and customizing all options. 2. view the Photos part of this forum and masturbate to photos of other M3s.
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doree610 Private 11 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SC iTrader: (2)	'm actually close to pulling the trigger myself on a brand new '12 E92. waiting to hear back from Ryan on a quote. just curious, cause the setup i want is similar to yours, how much did you end up paying?
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crabman Captain 204 Rep 887 Posts Drives: 2024 X5M Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	I went through phases. At first after ordering I was reading the manuals cover to cover and that kind of thing. After a bit though with quite a bit of time to wait the initial excitement wore off and I kind of put it on the mental back burner. Now mine has hit San Diego and shows finishing touches on mybmw which I understand means its at the vehicle processing center and will soon be on a truck rolling north to the Pacific Northwest. The car has most def moved back to the front burner now.
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Moxie Lieutenant Colonel 67 Rep 1,895 Posts Drives: AW 328d Touring/SG 335d Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (12)	Don't order anything until you get the car. I ordered stuff ( lip & CF emblems) & ended up selling it new here because tatstes changed. Time out your mods so you don't get sick of the car. It's a great car but easily taken forgranted unless you drive other cars.
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