ArthurL's E93 M3 Progress Thread

ArthurL · 06-27-2015, 01:54 PM

Some additional pics

digitalpersona · 06-27-2015, 06:08 PM

OOhhh, new shoes.

Looks totally slammed. Might have to roll your fenders if you haven't already done so.

ArthurL · 06-27-2015, 06:27 PM

Maybe since the wheels are an inch bitter than the previous wheels, the car looks slammed. I also had a full set of wheels with tires in the car so the rear is sitting lower than I'd like. However I don't think it's too slammed

OneSickM · 06-27-2015, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ArthurL

Maybe since the wheels are an inch bitter than the previous wheels, the car looks slammed. I also had a full set of wheels with tires in the car so the rear is sitting lower than I'd like. However I don't think it's too slammed

How much did you spend so far on mods?

ArthurL · 06-27-2015, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by OneSickM

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Originally Posted by ArthurL

Maybe since the wheels are an inch bitter than the previous wheels, the car looks slammed. I also had a full set of wheels with tires in the car so the rear is sitting lower than I'd like. However I don't think it's too slammed

How much did you spend so far on mods?

Lol, I have to stop. I think I'm done for a while.

According to my spreadsheet that I have.. I've spent ~$3200 on mods so far. Which I don't think is toooo bad. The mod bug definitely bit though..

OneSickM · 06-27-2015, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ArthurL

Lol, I have to stop. I think I'm done for a while.

According to my spreadsheet that I have.. I've spent ~$3200 on mods so far. Which I don't think is toooo bad. The mod bug definitely bit though..

3200 is nothing actually. I thought wheels and tires are only 3200 lol

ArthurL · 06-27-2015, 08:47 PM

I got lucky with a few of these parts to be honest

If I was dropping close to ~$3K on wheels, I would've picked up a set of BBS LMs!

ArthurL · 07-05-2015, 09:44 PM

Added 12.5mm spacers in the rear and 10mm spacers up front this afternoon. Car is now sitting how I want her to be.

Need to probably get the trunk painted and the trim wrapped. I have an appointment set for this Sunday for tints.. But I'm contemplating whether or not I should get it. I've always tinted my cars but for some reason I don't really have much of an urge to tint the M3.

Also considering getting the cans painted to hide them a bit.

Let me know what you guys think so far!

ArthurL · 07-06-2015, 01:01 PM

The steering wheel trim was peeling pretty badly so I decided to tackle it today by dipping it with leftover anthracite dip I used for my 220Ms. I think it came out better than I expected. Nice and subtle.

Ended up cleaning the steering wheel as well. The previous owner left a layer of dirt/gunk on the wheel over the past few years even my bottle of Lexol had trouble removing it. Digged out my Simply Green and went to town.. 4-5 microfiber cloths later, the wheel looks and feels completely different. Lastly.. I finished it off by spraying Lexol to clean it up. Feeling pretty satisfied

EzequielR · 07-06-2015, 09:58 PM

The car looks absolutely stunning! You've come a long way in a short period of time!! I say hell yeah to wrapping the chrome trim and I would suggest LCI Tails to complete the rear, as well as a front lip to tie everything together!!

Would love to see the car in person! Where are you located? I'm in queens.

ArthurL · 07-07-2015, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by EzequielR

The car looks absolutely stunning! You've come a long way in a short period of time!! I say hell yeah to wrapping the chrome trim and I would suggest LCI Tails to complete the rear, as well as a front lip to tie everything together!!

Would love to see the car in person! Where are you located? I'm in queens.

Thanks! I'm in the Bronx now but I'm all over the place. Would love to get all the NYC guys in one place for a meet one day.

Where in Queens are you? My girlfriend lives in Elmhurst.

X5-User · 07-07-2015, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ArthurL

The steering wheel trim was peeling pretty badly so I decided to tackle it today by dipping it with leftover anthracite dip I used for my 220Ms. I think it came out better than I expected. Nice and subtle.

Ended up cleaning the steering wheel as well. The previous owner left a layer of dirt/gunk on the wheel over the past few years even my bottle of Lexol had trouble removing it. Digged out my Simply Green and went to town.. 4-5 microfiber cloths later, the wheel looks and feels completely different. Lastly.. I finished it off by spraying Lexol to clean it up. Feeling pretty satisfied

would you mind sharing how did you dip it to become in this perfect shape?

ArthurL · 07-07-2015, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer-M3

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Originally Posted by ArthurL

The steering wheel trim was peeling pretty badly so I decided to tackle it today by dipping it with leftover anthracite dip I used for my 220Ms. I think it came out better than I expected. Nice and subtle.

Ended up cleaning the steering wheel as well. The previous owner left a layer of dirt/gunk on the wheel over the past few years even my bottle of Lexol had trouble removing it. Digged out my Simply Green and went to town.. 4-5 microfiber cloths later, the wheel looks and feels completely different. Lastly.. I finished it off by spraying Lexol to clean it up. Feeling pretty satisfied

would you mind sharing how did you dip it to become in this perfect shape?

Sure, I just sprayed it in light even layers. It wasn't difficult at all. Best thing about dip is that you can peel it off if you mess up.

stiles · 07-07-2015, 08:06 PM

Really diggin' the progress on your car here, keep it up!

EzequielR · 07-07-2015, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ArthurL

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Originally Posted by EzequielR

The car looks absolutely stunning! You've come a long way in a short period of time!! I say hell yeah to wrapping the chrome trim and I would suggest LCI Tails to complete the rear, as well as a front lip to tie everything together!!

Would love to see the car in person! Where are you located? I'm in queens.

Thanks! I'm in the Bronx now but I'm all over the place. Would love to get all the NYC guys in one place for a meet one day.

Where in Queens are you? My girlfriend lives in Elmhurst.

I've thought about that as well. AN NYC meet would be awesome!!

I live in Bayside, but I'm also all over the place! I frequent Corona/Elmhurst/Jackson heights a lot. Hopefully I see you around!!!

ArthurL · 07-08-2015, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by stiles

Really diggin' the progress on your car here, keep it up!

Thanks bud!

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Originally Posted by EzequielR

I've thought about that as well. AN NYC meet would be awesome!!

I live in Bayside, but I'm also all over the place! I frequent Corona/Elmhurst/Jackson heights a lot. Hopefully I see you around!!!

Ah sweet, hope to see you around then

JTO24 · 07-09-2015, 02:05 PM

Dude this is awesome! The car is looking really good!

ArthurL · 07-09-2015, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JTO24

Dude this is awesome! The car is looking really good!

Thanks!

ArthurL · 07-10-2015, 11:59 AM

So I did a Blackstone Analysis a few weekends ago at ~125K.. here are the results:

This was the first one I did after I purchased her:

ArthurL · 07-12-2015, 09:45 PM

Went to LeeBurbs today (super personable guy and does great work btw.. I recommend him) to get my M3 tinted with exclusive Wincos IR film at 10% all around except for the windshield. Since my windows are frameless, Lee shaved off the film, vs cutting it, for a seamless look. Pretty satisfied so far.. She's sitting exactly how I want her.

ArthurL · 07-12-2015, 09:46 PM

Some more pics

digitalpersona · 07-12-2015, 10:58 PM

Looking good. Didn't get the trim wrapped while getting the tint? I'm still debating on my trim. I don't want to pay an exorbitant amount, so I might end up doing it myself. If only I had time.

Btw, did you end up going to Mpact? How was it?

06-27-2015, 01:54 PM	#133
ArthurL Captain 200 Rep 956 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 6MT (E93) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Manhattan, NY iTrader: (2)	Some additional pics Attached Images __________________ 2008 E93 M3 (Jet Black/Black) - SOLD - Progress Thread 2007 E90 335i (Jet Black/Terra) - SOLD Instagram: @aluooo
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06-27-2015, 06:08 PM	#134
digitalpersona First Lieutenant 89 Rep 364 Posts Drives: 2012 E93 M3 Blk/Blk Join Date: May 2015 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	OOhhh, new shoes. Looks totally slammed. Might have to roll your fenders if you haven't already done so.
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06-27-2015, 06:27 PM	#135
ArthurL Captain 200 Rep 956 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 6MT (E93) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Manhattan, NY iTrader: (2)	Maybe since the wheels are an inch bitter than the previous wheels, the car looks slammed. I also had a full set of wheels with tires in the car so the rear is sitting lower than I'd like. However I don't think it's too slammed __________________ 2008 E93 M3 (Jet Black/Black) - SOLD - Progress Thread 2007 E90 335i (Jet Black/Terra) - SOLD Instagram: @aluooo
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06-27-2015, 08:47 PM	#139
ArthurL Captain 200 Rep 956 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 6MT (E93) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Manhattan, NY iTrader: (2)	I got lucky with a few of these parts to be honest If I was dropping close to ~$3K on wheels, I would've picked up a set of BBS LMs! __________________ 2008 E93 M3 (Jet Black/Black) - SOLD - Progress Thread 2007 E90 335i (Jet Black/Terra) - SOLD Instagram: @aluooo
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07-05-2015, 09:44 PM	#140
ArthurL Captain 200 Rep 956 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 6MT (E93) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Manhattan, NY iTrader: (2)	Added 12.5mm spacers in the rear and 10mm spacers up front this afternoon. Car is now sitting how I want her to be. Need to probably get the trunk painted and the trim wrapped. I have an appointment set for this Sunday for tints.. But I'm contemplating whether or not I should get it. I've always tinted my cars but for some reason I don't really have much of an urge to tint the M3. Also considering getting the cans painted to hide them a bit. Let me know what you guys think so far! Attached Images __________________ 2008 E93 M3 (Jet Black/Black) - SOLD - Progress Thread 2007 E90 335i (Jet Black/Terra) - SOLD Instagram: @aluooo
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07-06-2015, 01:01 PM	#141
ArthurL Captain 200 Rep 956 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 6MT (E93) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Manhattan, NY iTrader: (2)	The steering wheel trim was peeling pretty badly so I decided to tackle it today by dipping it with leftover anthracite dip I used for my 220Ms. I think it came out better than I expected. Nice and subtle. Ended up cleaning the steering wheel as well. The previous owner left a layer of dirt/gunk on the wheel over the past few years even my bottle of Lexol had trouble removing it. Digged out my Simply Green and went to town.. 4-5 microfiber cloths later, the wheel looks and feels completely different. Lastly.. I finished it off by spraying Lexol to clean it up. Feeling pretty satisfied Attached Images __________________ 2008 E93 M3 (Jet Black/Black) - SOLD - Progress Thread 2007 E90 335i (Jet Black/Terra) - SOLD Instagram: @aluooo
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07-07-2015, 08:06 PM	#146
stiles Private First Class 27 Rep 131 Posts Drives: '11 e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	Really diggin' the progress on your car here, keep it up!
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07-09-2015, 02:05 PM	#149
JTO24 never could compete with Lloyd Braun 5276 Rep 5,384 Posts Drives: 2022 G80 M3 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (7)	Dude this is awesome! The car is looking really good! __________________ 2022 G80 M3 6MT \| Skyscraper Gray \| Kyalami Orange 2018 F87 M2 6MT \| Alpine White (sold) 2016 981 Cayman 6MT \| Jet Black (sold) 2015 F80 M3 DCT \| Tanzanite Blue \| Gold Brown (sold) 2013 E92 M3 6MT \| Mineral White \| Fox Red/Black (sold)
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07-10-2015, 11:59 AM	#151
ArthurL Captain 200 Rep 956 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 6MT (E93) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Manhattan, NY iTrader: (2)	So I did a Blackstone Analysis a few weekends ago at ~125K.. here are the results: This was the first one I did after I purchased her: __________________ 2008 E93 M3 (Jet Black/Black) - SOLD - Progress Thread 2007 E90 335i (Jet Black/Terra) - SOLD Instagram: @aluooo
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07-12-2015, 09:45 PM	#152
ArthurL Captain 200 Rep 956 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 6MT (E93) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Manhattan, NY iTrader: (2)	Went to LeeBurbs today (super personable guy and does great work btw.. I recommend him) to get my M3 tinted with exclusive Wincos IR film at 10% all around except for the windshield. Since my windows are frameless, Lee shaved off the film, vs cutting it, for a seamless look. Pretty satisfied so far.. She's sitting exactly how I want her. Attached Images __________________ 2008 E93 M3 (Jet Black/Black) - SOLD - Progress Thread 2007 E90 335i (Jet Black/Terra) - SOLD Instagram: @aluooo
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07-12-2015, 09:46 PM	#153
ArthurL Captain 200 Rep 956 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 6MT (E93) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Manhattan, NY iTrader: (2)	Some more pics Attached Images __________________ 2008 E93 M3 (Jet Black/Black) - SOLD - Progress Thread 2007 E90 335i (Jet Black/Terra) - SOLD Instagram: @aluooo
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07-12-2015, 10:58 PM	#154
digitalpersona First Lieutenant 89 Rep 364 Posts Drives: 2012 E93 M3 Blk/Blk Join Date: May 2015 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Looking good. Didn't get the trim wrapped while getting the tint? I'm still debating on my trim. I don't want to pay an exorbitant amount, so I might end up doing it myself. If only I had time. Btw, did you end up going to Mpact? How was it?
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