Esquire's Dakar Yellow M3 coupe - a Photo Modification Journal

mslimbo · 03-16-2011, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by esquire

Bimmer, yes

I took delivery of the car this past friday. Been in discussion with EAS and IND since then. Things will be getting drastic come next saturday. I'll update everyone then

How did you get your rear ZOL plate back to the US? I thought that they took those off when shipping back.

ki__ · 03-17-2011, 12:49 PM

Great job dude, can't wait to hear what you think about the fitment.

yamazaho · 03-17-2011, 02:03 PM

Sexy ride!!!

335iwiggle · 03-17-2011, 04:15 PM

wow sick ass car man!!!!

tom @ eas · 03-17-2011, 04:44 PM

Something just showed up on our front doorstep:

biglare · 03-17-2011, 05:38 PM

[QUOTE=tom @ eas;9151651]Something just showed up on our front doorstep:

Euro with front PDC...... Sweet!

1013mm · 03-17-2011, 08:28 PM

I really like your attention to detail with your build. Similar to my personality

ki__ · 03-18-2011, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Something just showed up on our front doorstep:

What does something like that cost?

esquire · 03-18-2011, 07:01 PM

Hey guys. So after we finisehd our individual group meet and photo shoot, Anthony@EAS and I had about an hour together to go snap some night shots, so we headed over to downtown LA to take some pics against the downtown skyline and walt disney concert hall as our backdrops. Hope you guys like it and thanks for the great work Anthony ! Enjoy.

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///M 4 Life · 03-18-2011, 07:15 PM

What is the deference in the euro bumper? Just the sidemarkers being deleted?

MK599 · 03-18-2011, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M 4 Life

What is the deference in the euro bumper? Just the sidemarkers being deleted?

It also has the holes for the front pdc.

///M 4 Life · 03-18-2011, 10:12 PM

I dont get it though? Why don't people just go to a body shop and fill the sidemarker holes? Wouldn't it be cheaper?

MK599 · 03-18-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M 4 Life

I dont get it though? Why don't people just go to a body shop and fill the sidemarker holes? Wouldn't it be cheaper?

My guess is although it may be cheaper, you still have to fill in the holes and drill in new holes for the pdc and then you still have to repaint it which may require a bit of prep work to get it nice and right. The cost is mostly the paint so why not save the trouble and just get a new one, and paint it.

PINHEAD · 03-19-2011, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M 4 Life

What is the deference in the euro bumper? Just the sidemarkers being deleted?

because even when filled it will show up in time..
i saw a bumper filled by C&C the "so called best in the business" and I saw it myself how it was showing where the fill used to be. only perfect solution is an euro bumper, which is not cheap.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 03-19-2011, 11:38 PM

Nice car, enjoy the ride always Happy Motoring

bmer1 · 03-20-2011, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Eclipsis

very nice

Maseroche · 03-20-2011, 03:11 AM

Nice mods so far! You've got a stunning M3.

jnolla · 03-21-2011, 05:06 PM

Could you list the prices and dealers of your Mods?

PLEASE

flipm3 · 03-21-2011, 05:11 PM

great night pics. the rear looks SEXY!

12:03 · 03-21-2011, 09:10 PM

I love the car, though I dont care for the trunk lid. Also, nice call on the OEM euro with front PDC (I've been scheming on being the first to do this in the US but alas you've beat me to it)

Dakar is CLASSIC.

Honestly, why has BMW gone all grey scale? They used to offer Fern Green, Dakar, Technoviolet, Estoril, Byzanz, and the like and now its all white grey and black

esquire · 03-22-2011, 01:36 AM

Guys,

Need some feedback. I've been considering OSS for my headlights/angel eyes. They offer the option of getting your headlight assembly blacked out, and I'm leaning towards that but wanted to get this forums opinion.

So... what do you guys think. Blackout or no Blackout?
(please keep in mind my car's color and theme)

Here are a few pics:

No Blackout

Blackout

No Blackout:

Blackout

No Blackout:

Blackout:

Maseroche · 03-22-2011, 03:09 AM

Personally, I'd do it without the Blackout.

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03-18-2011, 07:01 PM	#317
esquire Brigadier General 478 Rep 3,044 Posts Drives: 2011 Dakar Yellow M3, 2018 M5 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orange County, California iTrader: (0)	Night shoot in Downtown Los Angeles Hey guys. So after we finisehd our individual group meet and photo shoot, Anthony@EAS and I had about an hour together to go snap some night shots, so we headed over to downtown LA to take some pics against the downtown skyline and walt disney concert hall as our backdrops. Hope you guys like it and thanks for the great work Anthony ! Enjoy. __________________ [ESS VT2-625] [Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust] [KW Clubsports] [OSS Angel Eyes] [Revinora r-CRT Lip] [Vorsteiner Boot] [Challenge Race Diffuser] [See the Build Thread HERE] Last edited by esquire; 03-18-2011 at 07:15 PM..
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03-18-2011, 07:15 PM	#318
///M 4 Life Captain 32 Rep 858 Posts Drives: 2014 ///M6 CP Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Jersey iTrader: (0)	What is the deference in the euro bumper? Just the sidemarkers being deleted?
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///M 4 Life Captain 32 Rep 858 Posts Drives: 2014 ///M6 CP Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Jersey iTrader: (0)	I dont get it though? Why don't people just go to a body shop and fill the sidemarker holes? Wouldn't it be cheaper?
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03-21-2011, 09:10 PM	#328
12:03 full collapse on impact 17 Rep 325 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2008 Location: Utah iTrader: (0)	I love the car, though I dont care for the trunk lid. Also, nice call on the OEM euro with front PDC (I've been scheming on being the first to do this in the US but alas you've beat me to it) Dakar is CLASSIC. Honestly, why has BMW gone all grey scale? They used to offer Fern Green, Dakar, Technoviolet, Estoril, Byzanz, and the like and now its all white grey and black
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03-22-2011, 01:36 AM	#329
esquire Brigadier General 478 Rep 3,044 Posts Drives: 2011 Dakar Yellow M3, 2018 M5 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orange County, California iTrader: (0)	Considering OSS. Blackout or No Blackout?? Guys, Need some feedback. I've been considering OSS for my headlights/angel eyes. They offer the option of getting your headlight assembly blacked out, and I'm leaning towards that but wanted to get this forums opinion. So... what do you guys think. Blackout or no Blackout? (please keep in mind my car's color and theme) Here are a few pics: No Blackout Blackout No Blackout: Blackout No Blackout: Blackout: __________________ [ESS VT2-625] [Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust] [KW Clubsports] [OSS Angel Eyes] [Revinora r-CRT Lip] [Vorsteiner Boot] [Challenge Race Diffuser] [See the Build Thread HERE]
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