E93 M3 - Melbourne Red / Bamboo Beige

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Originally Posted by willin11

Dang, that looks good!

Thank you!

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I had the BC Forged wheels refinished... Enjoyed the black wheels, but its about time for a change.

[slwcannon]

That thing looks crazy!! Love the wheels.

[aqh5003]

Love the color combo

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Took a drive out on Sunday morning, check on my IG for a quick reel on that.
Some pics taken, trying to capture the color of the wheel.

I changed the front tyre profile from 30 to 35, need to adjust the coils slightly for the front to go lower on air out.

Ride height:



Peachy:


Air out:

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Wow!! Im slacking... LOL

Not much really done to the car. New battery, oil change, multiple car washes but not many km sadly!

I've actually advertised the car cos i hardly drive it. If anyone in UAE is interested, message me!

Some pics at a recent car wash and a random photoshoot with a 5.0 Roush.

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In preparation to advertise, i had the car sent to Octane in Dubai for a full check. Checked out all good, changed the front tyres to a better size for air out, had to compromise a little on the ride quality with a 30 profile tyre but Tazo had a look and made some adjustments to the BC Coilovers and overall height. Must say, the car drive even better than the 35 profile tyres. Trust me, the difference is noticeable especially with the rocks they call cateyes here.

Some pics:
Back from Octane on a recovery, i was lazy to drive the 100km to collect it.


Before Tazo adjusted... Can already see how much lower it sits by the lip just with a 30 profile tyre compared to 35.




After Tazos adjustments... She sits level and perfect!

[Arbee]

I have been driving the M3 a bit more, considering the weather is really cooling down. The more i drive, the more i dont want to sell it, hence i have advertised it at a high price, 135k aed as is (R660k). Effort is to either find the right buyer, or i keep unless a solid offer comes in. I have all the stock parts, so if i do get a buyer who does not want the wheels, air and other custom bits but is willing to pay close to my asking price, i can remove some parts to cover up the amount i want.

Anyways, while we wait for a buyer or not, i cannot just let the car sit so a few parts are ready to be fitted and some are on the way too. Stay tuned for that in the near future!

A few weeks ago, i heard of this new filling station that opened in the Expo 2020 site and with the site now open to public, myself and Tazo decided to fill up and take a drive. A good 1 hour from home, but its no issue - we met at around 11pm and headed to the ENOC Station of the Future to meet with Yazeed - All impromtu, we literally messaged each other at about 10pm and at 11pm we were on route! Of course, with Yazeed there, some pics were taken and those are for a future album - keep an eye on IG too for the reel soon!

Quick phone pics to lubricate... your appetite!


















The main man, Yazeed in action! These pics came out too good!




I must say, it was a really good decision to randomly show up at this filling station that night - i got the "Select" or "Quarry Road" (IYKYK) vibe and what was even more welcoming - when Tazo and I parked up first, we parked at the back of the garage, you can see the first 2 pics. A couple of local chaps came over and were oogling at our cars, they asked if we would mind them taking some pics/vids and ofcourse we said go ahead. A few minutes later, the entire forecourt was cleared out and we were asked to park front and centre. Some cool content was shared on IG.

Drive back was with big smiles on both our faces!

[Arbee]

I have really been enjoying the M3, forcefully as the MK3 is out of action - More on that in its thread!

M3 has been out to the Flat 12 Grand Picnic, in my opinion thee best event for the car community in UAE!

Yazeed took some pics!
















Also, i have entered into Offset.dxb which is in March, keen to have the M3 and possibly the MK3 at a clean car 'stance' event.

A few things to get done before that on the M3.
- PDC on the front bumper is loose, needs to be fitted properly.
- One of the air ducts in the grille has come loose as is kind of hanging loose.
- Pinnacle Motorsport undertray to be fitted
- Front bumper, lower grille is loosing its color, needs a coat of satin black.
- Oil change

Will get these items done in the next week or two, then a clean up and light paint prep for Offset.dxb.

I managed to find myself a set of AG M359 wheels, these will go on after Offset.dxb.

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OFFSET.DXB!!!

One of the best shows i have been to in the UAE, same creators as MADE.DXB but this time the entire feel of the event was like the scene from Tokyo Drift in the parkade...

P7 Arena, Media One Hotel played host to Offset.dxb allowing us usage of 3 floors in their 7 story parkade. Clean, graffiti infused and enough flowing fresh air. Plus, P7 arena being a night club, set the scene perfectly... Dance battles, RC Drift Cars, Music and not to forget, some of the GCC's cleanest cars and builds. Follow @offset_dxb on IG! I will also share some YT videos once they are live on my IG, so be sure to follow @arbee_drives.

Anyways, both my cars were approved to display at Offset, however only the M3 made it. The MK3 is becoming my "N54" with its multitude of problems lately! Here are some pics of the M3 strutting!



















Since the show is over and summer is kicking in, i decided to put on the M359 wheels. Get the BC's cleaned up and stored.

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A few random pics, attended the Flat12 Ramadan drive - Was early and to kill time i drove the bridge to Bulgari Hotel, stopped before the crowds came through and took some pics. Then at the end location...





Abu Dhabi BMW Club Karting event at Yas Marina:


Yazeed Hothey Pics - No editing required!






Enjoying the OEM look of the car with the M359's, ordered some spacers (15mm, 12mm, 10mm) to see which gives me the best fitment. Will keep the 359's on for a bit.

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I love when my friends from SA come to visit and i will make the time to take them around as much as i can! The_Mo came to visit and well, we could not spare an hour for a quick photoshoot midst the sightseeing and eating! Pics:

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Enjoy!

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"Winter" is approaching... Slowly! The M3 is popping out of it summer hibernation...

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BC's are back on, car shows/meetups are in full swing due to cooler weather!

Quick pic next to the daily, GTI!

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Was a busy weekend!
Had a visitor from SA, a good friend from the BMWFanatics forum.
Got invited to have the M3 on Display at the Yas Marina Circuits' annual Super Street drag racing. Saw what i believe is the quickest 400m i have ever seen live!
Attended the Flat12 Grand Picnic, UAE's most anticipated car community events ever - Check my Reel on IG for some of the pics i took

Perfect timing - No idea how but the front tow hook cover went missing on Friday - I washed the car and parked it off, when i got back it was gone. Not sure if it was loosened while washing the car and then fell off on the way home. But its gone - left a hole in my heart (and bumper).


Of course some pics while sightseeing with a visitor!




Saturday at Yas Marina!





Grand Picnic - with a workaround to cover up the hole on the bumper!

[CTMike]

Lovely E93!

[Arbee]

Winter = Car Season in the UAE and with a full schedule of events, it's actually becoming a problem - This coming weekend: 2 March - Spektrum (Porsche event) in Dubai. Then, shoot back to Abu Dhabi to an event at Yas Marina by Carholics. Roll racing at Yas Drags. Sunday, breakfast run and meet at Cars Cafe in Dubai.

Its crazy! Literally will be going home to shower and sleep only this weekend!

Anyways, last weekend was a Carholics meet in Abu Dhabi, M3 got some pics from 2 really good photographers and i thought to share:

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Some pics from the recent event in Abu Dhabi, Etihad Park by Carholics.ae



The Saffa Crew!












Random Basement Picture