New to me '08 Silverstone E90 M3 [Slow Build Thread]

silverstonem3 · 05-07-2018, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FMLYSDN

Cars and coffee tonight. Be there!

Due to work it's hard for me to make it out weekdays, is there going to be any weekend events coming up?

silverstonem3 · 05-12-2018, 05:13 PM

It sticks out more than it should because it's an E92 exhaust (got a great deal that I couldn't pass up on) and tbh I don't really mind the look but the diffuser will reduce that significantly when I get it on tomorrow.

It sounds deeper and a little louder, I'd like it to be even louder and hopefully the MS track pipes will do that when they get here! No drone though.

Pics:

FMLYSDN · 05-12-2018, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by silverstonem3

It sticks out more than it should because it's an E92 exhaust (got a great deal that I couldn't pass up on) and tbh I don't really mind the look but the diffuser will reduce that significantly when I get it on tomorrow.

It sounds deeper and a little louder, I'd like it to be even louder and hopefully the MS track pipes will do that when they get here! No drone though.

Pics:

If you want, try ABC muffler to modify it if the diffuser doesn't help. I took my Meisterschaft there and they did a phenomenal job. Looking good.

silverstonem3 · 05-13-2018, 12:51 PM

Fitments not 100% but as good as I could get it, exhaust sticks out much less loving the look. I might have to redo it later depending how long this gorilla tape (strongest I could find but might need to redo with some automotive grade stuff) holds up:

More parts and updates to come, a proper shoot too because I'm getting sick of my own sh*tty pictures.

silverstonem3 · 05-16-2018, 07:23 PM

Hit a little milestone the other day:

Got my first package from IND, Red start and M button plus ESS Tune. For some reason in the first pic the red on the two buttons looks different, they are exactly the same color in person.

Pics:

silverstonem3 · 05-21-2018, 05:16 PM

The results of me screwing around with a camera I can't afford and not knowing what to do with it:

trustbran · 05-21-2018, 11:39 PM

That is looking real good!

-Brandon

silverstonem3 · 07-29-2018, 01:24 AM

MS Track pipes and intake on. I also changed undertray parts as mine were destroyed and for some reason my car never came with a scuba for the intake (probably cause it was SC'd before) so added that as well. My cars super dirty in the pics but not as bad as that air filter was

Before:

After:

(that small piece is what was left on passenger side):

Sound clip (M24 headers, MS track pipes and eisenmann street exhaust):

silverstonem3 · 07-31-2018, 05:53 PM

Will try and get them done shortly and get my ESS tune on the car

FMLYSDN · 07-31-2018, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by silverstonem3

Will try and get them done shortly and get my ESS tune on the car

Excellent choice. I have it myself!

silverstonem3 · 07-31-2018, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FMLYSDN

Excellent choice. I have it myself!

Ya can't wait to get them on, excited to see if all the mods come to life with the ESS tune!

Speedwell-Industries · 08-01-2018, 03:04 PM

Loving the build and the new interior pieces! Very clean!

silverstonem3 · 08-05-2018, 10:28 PM

TigerTater · 08-08-2018, 09:06 AM

What clutch stop did you install? What feel did it change? I don't mind my clutch let out, but maybe it could be better!?

silverstonem3 · 08-08-2018, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by TigerTater

What clutch stop did you install? What feel did it change? I don't mind my clutch let out, but maybe it could be better!?

I bought this one:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/F30-F32-F80...1/331100062884

It helped remove a lot of dead space and the clutch doesn't go in as deep as it did before. It might of just been me being used to having to press my e46 clutch in quite far to engage as opposed to the e90 clutch engaging higher up with a lot of dead space deeper in, if that makes sense?

TigerTater · 08-08-2018, 04:57 PM

Gotcha man. Thanks for input

silverstonem3 · 08-08-2018, 06:58 PM

Pulleys and tune are on, car pulls stronger for sure now but it's not a day and night difference. The upgraded ecu software (240E now) actually makes the car feel like it runs smoother, could be placebo effect.

The old pulleys were a little worse for wear (see chip in pic) so turned out to be maintenance+mod. No pics of install as I got a shop to do it, I was too busy/lazy to tackle it:

silverstonem3 · 05-04-2019, 08:07 PM

As much as I hate doing it shes for sale

Buy me : https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details...dId=1431863132

Drifter2090 · 05-06-2019, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by silverstonem3

As much as I hate doing it shes for sale

Buy me : https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details...dId=1431863132

Nooooo

What're you going to replace it with?

silverstonem3 · 05-06-2019, 08:14 PM

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Nooooo

What're you going to replace it with?

Going with something a little more practical and better on gas... E70 X5 M

Can't justify having two cars when one sits in the garage for 8 months out of the year.

415cpa · 05-06-2019, 08:17 PM

Aww man. I've been following your thread because I have a Silverstone e90 m3 as well. Was really enjoying all the progress of the car. Hope you enjoy the x5m!

Drifter2090 · 05-07-2019, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by silverstonem3

Going with something a little more practical and better on gas... E70 X5 M

Can't justify having two cars when one sits in the garage for 8 months out of the year.

Ah I see lol, make sure you do a build thread on that too!

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silverstonem3 Private First Class 151 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 08 e90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Cold iTrader: (2)	Exhaust on! It sticks out more than it should because it's an E92 exhaust (got a great deal that I couldn't pass up on) and tbh I don't really mind the look but the diffuser will reduce that significantly when I get it on tomorrow. It sounds deeper and a little louder, I'd like it to be even louder and hopefully the MS track pipes will do that when they get here! No drone though. Pics:
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silverstonem3 Private First Class 151 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 08 e90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Cold iTrader: (2)	Diffuser on Fitments not 100% but as good as I could get it, exhaust sticks out much less loving the look. I might have to redo it later depending how long this gorilla tape (strongest I could find but might need to redo with some automotive grade stuff) holds up: More parts and updates to come, a proper shoot too because I'm getting sick of my own sh*tty pictures.
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silverstonem3 Private First Class 151 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 08 e90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Cold iTrader: (2)	Small update Hit a little milestone the other day: Got my first package from IND, Red start and M button plus ESS Tune. For some reason in the first pic the red on the two buttons looks different, they are exactly the same color in person. Pics:
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silverstonem3 Private First Class 151 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 08 e90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Cold iTrader: (2)	Update MS Track pipes and intake on. I also changed undertray parts as mine were destroyed and for some reason my car never came with a scuba for the intake (probably cause it was SC'd before) so added that as well. My cars super dirty in the pics but not as bad as that air filter was Before: After: (that small piece is what was left on passenger side): Sound clip (M24 headers, MS track pipes and eisenmann street exhaust):
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silverstonem3 Private First Class 151 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 08 e90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Cold iTrader: (2)	Pulleys and ESS Tune Pulleys and tune are on, car pulls stronger for sure now but it's not a day and night difference. The upgraded ecu software (240E now) actually makes the car feel like it runs smoother, could be placebo effect. The old pulleys were a little worse for wear (see chip in pic) so turned out to be maintenance+mod. No pics of install as I got a shop to do it, I was too busy/lazy to tackle it:
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