New to me Melbourne m3

zuschnell · 10-01-2021, 09:25 AM

I've had two previous e90 M3's and was itching to get back in one. This time though I bought a modified e92 with all the stuff I always wanted to do! I've had both manual and dct. This one is a low mileage Melbourne dct with the perfect mods for me!

ESS 585 kit
Brembo GT BBK
KW coilovers
Full Akra exhaust
M performance seats custom painted in Melbourne
Half cage for the track

I have a 991.2 manual gt3 and I didn't really think I could get the same thrill from another car, but I was wrong. It feels good to be in another high reving screaming v8! I'm not saying the m3 is as good as the gt3, but it is close with this setup.

I have a few maintenance things to straighten out, including a new parking brake and probably idle control valve/throttle actuators as I'm having intermittent rev blipping up and down on cold start, but otherwise I could not be happier! On to the pics!

cnofar · 10-01-2021, 09:57 AM

Gorgeous car and classy modifications. Well done. I've always been a fan of Melbourne Red.

Christopher.

Vuu · 10-01-2021, 12:01 PM

What a beautiful car. Congrats!

Helmsman · 10-03-2021, 05:43 AM

Stunning car, congratulations!

jradon · 10-04-2021, 03:19 AM

Love the color, and the interior looks nice also.

Blindside_137 · 10-04-2021, 10:51 PM

That is just lovely. If it were me I would put the steering wheel and floor mats back to OEM.

But DAMN. That is nice.

bstone801 · 10-05-2021, 10:27 AM

Pics of the GT3?

Great looking Car! Wrench those coilovers down a few notches huh?

zuschnell · 10-12-2021, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Blindside_137

That is just lovely. If it were me I would put the steering wheel and floor mats back to OEM.

But DAMN. That is nice.

Yeah, not a fan of the red on the steering wheel. Want to get a new aftermarket wheel anyway so I'll change it up at that time!

zuschnell · 10-12-2021, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bstone801

Pics of the GT3?

Great looking Car! Wrench those coilovers down a few notches huh?

Thanks! I like the height where it is now for comfort, but I'll dial it down next spring before heading to the track! Some pics of the gt3 and my m5!

Melbourn3 · 10-12-2021, 05:53 PM

Jeez nice garage!!

akkando · 10-13-2021, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by zuschnell

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Originally Posted by bstone801

Pics of the GT3?

Great looking Car! Wrench those coilovers down a few notches huh?

Thanks! I like the height where it is now for comfort, but I'll dial it down next spring before heading to the track! Some pics of the gt3 and my m5!

Is that a 991.1 ? Prices on those seem..... Reasonable.

zuschnell · 10-14-2021, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by akkando

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Originally Posted by zuschnell

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Originally Posted by bstone801

Pics of the GT3?

Great looking Car! Wrench those coilovers down a few notches huh?

Thanks! I like the height where it is now for comfort, but I'll dial it down next spring before heading to the track! Some pics of the gt3 and my m5!

Is that a 991.1 ? Prices on those seem..... Reasonable.

991.2 manual. Unfortunately, prices are still up there right now and I don't know when they are going down. 992's are all going for over 25k markups! This will keep the 991.2's up for awhile, at least till the chip shortage cools. Can def get a better deal on a 991.1, but they are holding value better than they should as well right now.

spammysammich · 10-22-2021, 12:26 PM

Beautiful! Congrats! I’ve always loved that color

10-01-2021, 09:25 AM	#1
zuschnell Captain 556 Rep 629 Posts Drives: '19 m5, '18 991.2 gt3, Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: chicago iTrader: (0)	I've had two previous e90 M3's and was itching to get back in one. This time though I bought a modified e92 with all the stuff I always wanted to do! I've had both manual and dct. This one is a low mileage Melbourne dct with the perfect mods for me! ESS 585 kit Brembo GT BBK KW coilovers Full Akra exhaust M performance seats custom painted in Melbourne Half cage for the track I have a 991.2 manual gt3 and I didn't really think I could get the same thrill from another car, but I was wrong. It feels good to be in another high reving screaming v8! I'm not saying the m3 is as good as the gt3, but it is close with this setup. I have a few maintenance things to straighten out, including a new parking brake and probably idle control valve/throttle actuators as I'm having intermittent rev blipping up and down on cold start, but otherwise I could not be happier! On to the pics! Attached Images __________________ Gone but not forgotten: '10 X5M, '14 550ix, '17 M3 zcp, '11 aw e90 M3 zcp, ?11 sg e90 M3, '17 X5M, 19 F90 M5 Current: ?13 e92 m3 ESS 585, 22 f95 x5m Comp, Track - '18 manual 991.2 GT3, Wife's family truckster - '20 Volvo XC90 T8
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10-01-2021, 09:57 AM	#2
cnofar Lieutenant 132 Rep 475 Posts Drives: 2008 M3, Jerez Black/Fox Red Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rochester Hills, Michigan iTrader: (2)	Gorgeous car and classy modifications. Well done. I've always been a fan of Melbourne Red. Christopher. __________________ Current: 2022 Cadillac CT4V Blackwing Gone but not forgotten: 2006 M3 Coupe (Interlagos Blue), 2008 M3 Sedan (Jerez Black), 2015 M3 (Yas Marina Blue),
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10-03-2021, 05:43 AM	#4
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10-04-2021, 03:19 AM	#5
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10-04-2021, 10:51 PM	#6
Blindside_137 Lieutenant General 6702 Rep 10,597 Posts Drives: 2011.75 SSII E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (2)	That is just lovely. If it were me I would put the steering wheel and floor mats back to OEM. But DAMN. That is nice.
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10-05-2021, 10:27 AM	#7
bstone801 Private First Class 94 Rep 198 Posts Drives: Alpine e90 M3 slick stick Join Date: May 2015 Location: Boise, ID iTrader: (0)	Pics of the GT3? Great looking Car! Wrench those coilovers down a few notches huh?
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10-22-2021, 12:26 PM	#13
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