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[djcoz]

Originally Posted by okusa

Nice, but looks like front wheels are rubbin'

No, they aren't rubbing at all, actually. They took those pictures right after install and the tires still had a bunch of white goop (not sure what that's called) on them, used for the tire install.

[dreamspeed]

Nice stance

[okusa]

Originally Posted by djcoz

No, they aren't rubbing at all, actually. They took those pictures right after install and the tires still had a bunch of white goop (not sure what that's called) on them, used for the tire install.

Good deal. I misclassified the white goop (I think that's a technical mod term) for white rub.

[track_warrior]

Originally Posted by djcoz

Thanks! I went around in circles for months on whether to do black or brushed silver. In the end, I liked the aggressive look of the black in combo with the space gray.

I like your garage. Are those all current?

Thanks man, yep all current.

[djcoz]

Originally Posted by Chriskm3

Black wheels looks amazing. Stunning actually.

Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

Car looks fantastic, very tastefully done.

Originally Posted by nerwyll@trinityautosport

looks good =)

Originally Posted by M3Carbon

Beauty!

Thanks guys!

Originally Posted by DMW2315

Lookin' goooood

First set of pictures I've seen in awhile that the black wheels don't get "lost" in the picture. I can see the spokes.

I think the satin helps a little bit with the pics. Definitely creates a sheen that adds some dimension......or, I just got lucky.

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

I recognize that M3!

Congrats on the new mods - let me know when you need another fix.

Thanks Tom. You'll see my car again for the next round. I appreciate it. You guys do great work.

Originally Posted by positiveions

Car looks good. I see that mod bite has yet another victim

You got that right!

[Nate2046]

Wow, nice 'transformation'. Its amazing how much effect a few mods can have. Looks just right

[W///]

Beautiful car. If you haven't done anything to the exhaust yet, that's a must do

[PhillyNate]

Originally Posted by PhillyNate

I'm completely satisfied...for now.

Originally Posted by djcoz

Ain't that the truth! I told myself I wouldn't look at any pics of other modded cars for a while because I know there's something else I'll want to do. What do you think about your exhaust?

I think the Eisenmann Race is the best sounding catback exhaust sold for the M3 IMO. Drone or no drone.

[Hyperjack]

i really dig what you had EAS do with your car...you've got good taste.

[dj_dub]

Looks good dude! I'm in the same boat...had my car for only 3 months and can't stop modding! lol

[UGADawgFan]

Beautiful!!

[Powerbeast]

She looks great man

[dereksM3]

What size tires and offset are those?

Do you like the look of OEM black chrome grills/blinkers vs gloss black painted as well? Having a hard time choosing between the two.

Car looks wonderful! Have the same color and looking to go in a similar direction.

[Chriskm3]

Guys is it just me but the oem muffler is so unpleasant to look at ?

[pkimM3r]

Originally Posted by djcoz

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Those townhomes look exactly like the ones I used to live in when I was living in Tustin off Tustin Ranch and Bryan.

How is the oem exhaust mod? Did they do it to your own exhaust or was it a core replacement?

Thinking of doing this myself. Just need to rig my welder somewhere thats just sitting in storage or find a place where I can use one!

[lorinzo]

Nice shots.
Car looks great!

[djcoz]

Originally Posted by dereksM3

What size tires and offset are those?

Do you like the look of OEM black chrome grills/blinkers vs gloss black painted as well? Having a hard time choosing between the two.

Car looks wonderful! Have the same color and looking to go in a similar direction.

Up close and in the sunlight, you can see that the OEM black chrome has a slight metallic look to it, but from 5 or more feet away, I think they look nearly identical to a gloss black. When I bought those a year ago, I really wanted my mods to be just OEM.

You could go to a dealer and ask to see the black chrome grills in person and then you can see in person.

If you're not concerned about OEM parts, then I would do a painted gloss black. Gloss black matches the gloss black on the mirrors nicely, and it looks really good with gloss black hood scoops (which I just added a week ago ). A lot of members get these parts from IND and they are easy to install.

[djcoz]

Originally Posted by dereksM3

What size tires and offset are those?

Do you like the look of OEM black chrome grills/blinkers vs gloss black painted as well? Having a hard time choosing between the two.

Car looks wonderful! Have the same color and looking to go in a similar direction.

Oh, and the wheel tire specs are as follows:

Wheels w/ Offsets: VMR V710 - (F) 19x9.5 +33, (R) 19x10.0 +25

Spacers: (F) 10mm (R) 5mm

Tires / Miles: Hankook Ventus V12 - (F) 255/35/19, (R) 275/35/19; New tires

Suspension: KW Sleeve Kit

EDC Setting: Normal/Sport

Fender Modifications: (F) None (R) None

Rubbing?: (F) None (R) None

[djcoz]

Originally Posted by Chriskm3

Guys is it just me but the oem muffler is so unpleasant to look at ?

Agreed. The worst part is the discoloration around the welds on the can. Before lowering my car, I cringed looking at the rear. It's a little more hidden now, so I don't notice it as much, but you can still see it from certain angles.

If I wasn't planning on a new exhaust in the next year, I'd seriously consider painting the can a matte black. I've heard of some members that have done that successfully with some sort of high temp paint. Not sure of the long-term durability though.

[dereksM3]

Originally Posted by djcoz

Up close and in the sunlight, you can see that the OEM black chrome has a slight metallic look to it, but from 5 or more feet away, I think they look nearly identical to a gloss black. When I bought those a year ago, I really wanted my mods to be just OEM.

You could go to a dealer and ask to see the black chrome grills in person and then you can see in person.

If you're not concerned about OEM parts, then I would do a painted gloss black. Gloss black matches the gloss black on the mirrors nicely, and it looks really good with gloss black hood scoops (which I just added a week ago ). A lot of members get these parts from IND and they are easy to install.

Perfect, I thought thats what it may be like. I prefer to go with the OEM mods as well.

Thanks for the specs on the wheels. Setup looks really clean.

[pkimM3r]

Originally Posted by djcoz

Agreed. The worst part is the discoloration around the welds on the can. Before lowering my car, I cringed looking at the rear. It's a little more hidden now, so I don't notice it as much, but you can still see it from certain angles.

If I wasn't planning on a new exhaust in the next year, I'd seriously consider painting the can a matte black. I've heard of some members that have done that successfully with some sort of high temp paint. Not sure of the long-term durability though.

now lets go to the track with the other socal folks and get the exhaust nice and dirty lol.

there is an event next friday and an autocross on the 26th or so (may with bmw cca la).

[djcoz]

Originally Posted by pkim1079

Those townhomes look exactly like the ones I used to live in when I was living in Tustin off Tustin Ranch and Bryan.

How is the oem exhaust mod? Did they do it to your own exhaust or was it a core replacement?

Thinking of doing this myself. Just need to rig my welder somewhere thats just sitting in storage or find a place where I can use one!

I'm actually up in Robinson Ranch. Nice little community. Very family friendly, especially for the kiddos. Just like Tustin.

My exhaust is still the stock exhaust, no mods. EAS sells the OEM exhaust mod and it's a core replacement. I'm not sure if they do the work themselves, or if it's contracted out. Their website has a nice YouTube video so you can hear the comparison between stock and modded. I'm sure other vendors sell this mod also.

Just finished the LB Grand Prix caravan from Calabasas, and I heard a lot of awesome exhausts from various M3's. Seriously considering doing this mod a lot sooner.