Royal Flushness's Fitted E90 M3 Build Thread

E90M3velocity · 03-15-2018, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RoyalFlushness

Mola Red lol - I still have E90, its almost back to stock at this point though. Put it on SWIFT Springs / Spacers / Stock exhaust.. not sure if I should update the build thread for the e46 m3 here or on m3forum

Cool! Haha my bad! Just maintain the E90, it makes a great family car

Drifter2090 · 12-10-2019, 12:06 PM

Your POV driving vid was one of the reasons why I got an M3 haha

Blindside_137 · 12-11-2019, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Drifter2090

Your POV driving vid was one of the reasons why I got an M3 haha

Agreed lol

RoyalFlushness · 04-10-2020, 09:51 AM

Hey guys, been a couple years and yes I still own my E90 M3. Unfortunately it has taken the back seat to my E46 M3 over the last little bit, but I thought I would restart this build thread.

As I have gotten older, I have taken a more OEM + look on my cars. I will continue to update the thread this summer as more mods and maintenance are completed. I just installed some new wheels and tires and this is how it currently sits. I am currently sorting out what to do with my front end (splitters) but will update further this summer. I think this is finally the year I do rod bearings as well.

Also, my E46 M3 build thread is linked below:
https://e46m3.bimmerpost.com/forums/....php?t=1708710

AG M359
Front: 19X9 et18 with 15mm spacers and 245/35/19 RE71R
Rear: 19x10 et25 with 15mm spacers and 265/35/19 RE71R

KW Clubsports are off the car and it currently sits on Swift Springs all around.

Blindside_137 · 04-10-2020, 09:28 PM

I think these cars and E46, E36 etc age best when taking the OEM+ approach.

When I see an old hazy headlight blackout and dusty black wheels and aftermarket exhaust on an old M3 I cringe a little bit now. But when I see one clean, well kept and an OEM look my jaw drops.

Yours is definitely a jaw dropper. Glad to hear it's still around!

Drifter2090 · 04-12-2020, 08:33 PM

I love your car man! I love the OEM+ stage as well.

I still watch that "Tuned E90 M3" video sometimes when i'm bored haha

BTW, how're you liking the ZHP knob compared to your old Macht Schell?

RoyalFlushness · 04-12-2020, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Blindside_137

I think these cars and E46, E36 etc age best when taking the OEM+ approach.

When I see an old hazy headlight blackout and dusty black wheels and aftermarket exhaust on an old M3 I cringe a little bit now. But when I see one clean, well kept and an OEM look my jaw drops.

Yours is definitely a jaw dropper. Glad to hear it's still around!

Thank you man. I can definitely agree with that. The mods always get old, especially with timeless body designs like these things.

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Originally Posted by Drifter2090

I love your car man! I love the OEM+ stage as well.

I still watch that "Tuned E90 M3" video sometimes when i'm bored haha

BTW, how're you liking the ZHP knob compared to your old Macht Schell?

Thank you!

ZHP over the Macht Schnell all day. That and removing the spring in my clutch pedal were the best mods for drivability I did.

Drifter2090 · 04-13-2020, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RoyalFlushness

ZHP over the Macht Schnell all day. That and removing the spring in my clutch pedal were the best mods for drivability I did.

Thanks man, i'll look into both of those!

RoyalFlushness · 06-17-2020, 03:06 PM

Just an update for y'all. She is still alive and well.

Today I finally got around to getting the rod bearings completed and replacing both throttle body actuators. Happy I got the bearings taken care of and now I can finally enjoy the car. For the replacement I went with VAC Motorsport Coated bearings with a 0.25mm undersize.

I have done a few cosmetic modifications as well and plan on having a real photoshoot with it once I get it detailed.

RoyalFlushness · 06-17-2020, 05:05 PM

OEM Style front splitters have been added. I got them painted Piano Black to match the rest of the trim.

acarr6 · 06-24-2020, 11:46 AM

We need to take some photos man

M3_Legend · 06-24-2020, 11:04 PM

Love your new setup.

RoyalFlushness · 03-31-2021, 08:05 PM

Been a while. Had the car entirely resprayed in fresh Alpine White. Just got it back from a full paint correction and ceramic coat. Decided to take an even more OEM + look to the car and remove the high kick spoiler and all diffusers/spoilers.

Siajoon · 03-31-2021, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RoyalFlushness

Been a while. Had the car entirely resprayed in fresh Alpine White. Just got it back from a full paint correction and ceramic coat. Decided to take an even more OEM + look to the car and remove the high kick spoiler and all diffusers/spoilers.

Full paint job? How much did that cost you?!

GearHead55 · 10-22-2022, 01:48 PM

How do you like the swift springs compared the KWs?

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RoyalFlushness Lieutenant 348 Rep 414 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4)	Hey guys, been a couple years and yes I still own my E90 M3. Unfortunately it has taken the back seat to my E46 M3 over the last little bit, but I thought I would restart this build thread. As I have gotten older, I have taken a more OEM + look on my cars. I will continue to update the thread this summer as more mods and maintenance are completed. I just installed some new wheels and tires and this is how it currently sits. I am currently sorting out what to do with my front end (splitters) but will update further this summer. I think this is finally the year I do rod bearings as well. Also, my E46 M3 build thread is linked below: https://e46m3.bimmerpost.com/forums/....php?t=1708710 AG M359 Front: 19X9 et18 with 15mm spacers and 245/35/19 RE71R Rear: 19x10 et25 with 15mm spacers and 265/35/19 RE71R KW Clubsports are off the car and it currently sits on Swift Springs all around. Last edited by RoyalFlushness; 04-10-2020 at 12:06 PM..
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RoyalFlushness Lieutenant 348 Rep 414 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4)	Just an update for y'all. She is still alive and well. Today I finally got around to getting the rod bearings completed and replacing both throttle body actuators. Happy I got the bearings taken care of and now I can finally enjoy the car. For the replacement I went with VAC Motorsport Coated bearings with a 0.25mm undersize. I have done a few cosmetic modifications as well and plan on having a real photoshoot with it once I get it detailed. __________________ 2008 E90 M3 Build Thread 2001 E46 M3 Build Thread
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RoyalFlushness Lieutenant 348 Rep 414 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4)	OEM Style front splitters have been added. I got them painted Piano Black to match the rest of the trim. __________________ 2008 E90 M3 Build Thread 2001 E46 M3 Build Thread Last edited by RoyalFlushness; 02-21-2021 at 10:06 AM..
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RoyalFlushness Lieutenant 348 Rep 414 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4)	Been a while. Had the car entirely resprayed in fresh Alpine White. Just got it back from a full paint correction and ceramic coat. Decided to take an even more OEM + look to the car and remove the high kick spoiler and all diffusers/spoilers. __________________ 2008 E90 M3 Build Thread 2001 E46 M3 Build Thread Last edited by RoyalFlushness; 03-31-2021 at 08:12 PM..
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