New to me 6 speed Melbourne e92 m3

Julianbr · 06-21-2021, 09:00 AM

Hello everyone! This is my first post here. I’ve been searching for the right m3 for quite some time now and have finally found the right one and pulled the trigger. Previously I’ve had an e30 325is, a Fiesta ST as well as a 1973 VW Bug(which I still have).

I’ve been stuck on finding a Melbourne Red M3 for years now. As many of you know it’s a very difficult color to find with the right options. This is an 08 e92, carbon roof. 6 speed, carbon cloth interior trim, black interior and 18’s. It has LCI taillights installed already by the previous owner as well as an Amuse Erickson trunk. As soon as I picked up the car I took care of the Rod Bearings at JMP Autowerkz in Canoga Park. Couldn’t recommend them more if you live in the area and need to get them done.

List of things I’d like to get done on it are. 18x10 Apex ec7’s all around. Eventually the goal is to pick up some te37’s or e88’s, unfortunately don’t have the budget for those right now but hopefully in the future. GT4 front lip, re-spray and shave front bumper, CAE shifter, Recaro Pols Positions, coilovers, exhaust and a stock trunk.

Frostynorth · 06-21-2021, 10:04 AM

Welcome, great colour choice.

zhangzheng · 06-30-2021, 05:48 PM

damnnnn. love the color and the trunk

hsaguirre · 07-01-2021, 02:35 AM

Looking great!

Helmsman · 07-02-2021, 02:14 PM

Welcome Julian, the one who search shall find. Car looks great!

jradon · 07-09-2021, 03:14 AM

Love the color also. You may want to apply ceramic coating to preserve the look of your car.

weavingtraffic · 07-09-2021, 03:13 PM

Beautiful car. Picked up one that is nearly your twin.. except 09 and black interior! Funny you used to have an e30, I currently have a 325e with an m50 in it! Looking forward to watching your progress with the car.

Julianbr · 07-14-2021, 11:47 AM

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Love the color also. You may want to apply ceramic coating to preserve the look of your car.

That’s the plan, I need to get the front bumper and hood resprayed. After that’s taken care of I do plan on ceramic coating the car as well as wheels!

Julianbr · 07-14-2021, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by weavingtraffic

Beautiful car. Picked up one that is nearly your twin.. except 09 and black interior! Funny you used to have an e30, I currently have a 325e with an m50 in it! Looking forward to watching your progress with the car.

Thank you! Yours as well, this is my daily driver. The more I drive it the more I realize what an amazing car it is. Truly wish new BMW’s had the feel that the older cars had.

JCQ · 08-09-2021, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Julianbr

Thank you! Yours as well, this is my daily driver. The more I drive it the more I realize what an amazing car it is. Truly wish new BMW’s had the feel that the older cars had.

Agreed!

Beautiful car by the way!

DrFerry · 08-09-2021, 04:15 PM

Congratulations. Great color choice. It's the same as mine..

Julianbr · 08-11-2021, 06:10 PM

Installed some new Apex Ec7's as well as some new Nitto NT05s, 275/35r18's all around. Lowered the car as well on the Ground Control Coilover conversion kit. Same idea as the KW HAS kit. Its only temporary since I do plan on getting Ohlins R/T in the future!

bstone801 · 08-12-2021, 10:34 AM

Nice car, Congrats! What is with the Japanese Volk wheel fetish?

ericxog · 08-13-2021, 02:19 PM

Love the plate frame

Thanks for the support, nice car!

911r · 08-13-2021, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ericxog

Love the plate frame

Thanks for the support, nice car!

Please bring back the "I'd rather be driving" frame!! I've resorted to trying to buy them used off random people on instagram, but no dice.

OP — great build so far, super clean!

Julianbr · 08-16-2021, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ericxog

Love the plate frame

Thanks for the support, nice car!

Thank you!

Sunstrip coming soon! Still torn on color

essjon · 08-16-2021, 07:41 PM

Congrats

06-21-2021, 09:00 AM	#1
Julianbr New Member 19 Rep 9 Posts Drives: MR E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	New to me 6 speed Melbourne e92 m3 Hello everyone! This is my first post here. I’ve been searching for the right m3 for quite some time now and have finally found the right one and pulled the trigger. Previously I’ve had an e30 325is, a Fiesta ST as well as a 1973 VW Bug(which I still have). I’ve been stuck on finding a Melbourne Red M3 for years now. As many of you know it’s a very difficult color to find with the right options. This is an 08 e92, carbon roof. 6 speed, carbon cloth interior trim, black interior and 18’s. It has LCI taillights installed already by the previous owner as well as an Amuse Erickson trunk. As soon as I picked up the car I took care of the Rod Bearings at JMP Autowerkz in Canoga Park. Couldn’t recommend them more if you live in the area and need to get them done. List of things I’d like to get done on it are. 18x10 Apex ec7’s all around. Eventually the goal is to pick up some te37’s or e88’s, unfortunately don’t have the budget for those right now but hopefully in the future. GT4 front lip, re-spray and shave front bumper, CAE shifter, Recaro Pols Positions, coilovers, exhaust and a stock trunk. Attached Images
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jradon Private 18 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2series Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	Love the color also. You may want to apply ceramic coating to preserve the look of your car.
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07-09-2021, 03:13 PM	#7
weavingtraffic Private First Class 214 Rep 161 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: CT iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [10.00] 1990 Mazda Miata [0.00] 1985 BMW 325e [0.00]	Beautiful car. Picked up one that is nearly your twin.. except 09 and black interior! Funny you used to have an e30, I currently have a 325e with an m50 in it! Looking forward to watching your progress with the car.
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08-09-2021, 04:15 PM	#11
DrFerry Field Marshal 6729 Rep 1,829 Posts Drives: '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [5.25] 2015 BMW X5 [4.50]	Congratulations. Great color choice. It's the same as mine.. __________________ '08 E92 M3 DCT Melbourne Red/Bamboo Beige Leather/EDC/SSP Spec-R DCT clutch discs/SSP Pro-Gold DCT Fluid/Quaife LSD/3:45 Final Drive by Diffs Online/BE Bearings & ARP Bolts/Vibra Technics Engine Mounts/M3 World HFC X-Pipe/LUX H8 180/BPM Sport DCT Tune/PFC Z-Rated Pads/ECS Brass Brake Caliper Bushings/Alex Shop Solid Sub-frame Bushings/Motul 600/Tint
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08-11-2021, 06:10 PM	#12
Julianbr New Member 19 Rep 9 Posts Drives: MR E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	Installed some new Apex Ec7's as well as some new Nitto NT05s, 275/35r18's all around. Lowered the car as well on the Ground Control Coilover conversion kit. Same idea as the KW HAS kit. Its only temporary since I do plan on getting Ohlins R/T in the future! Attached Images
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08-12-2021, 10:34 AM	#13
bstone801 Private First Class 94 Rep 198 Posts Drives: Alpine e90 M3 slick stick Join Date: May 2015 Location: Boise, ID iTrader: (0)	Nice car, Congrats! What is with the Japanese Volk wheel fetish?
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08-13-2021, 02:19 PM	#14
ericxog Second Lieutenant 78 Rep 263 Posts Drives: E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Love the plate frame Thanks for the support, nice car!
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