New M3

wildwestm3 · 10-23-2018, 09:57 PM

So, I bought a new M3. It is a 2013 Mineral White Over extended Fox Red ZCP. It is a DCT car with 24k miles on it. I’ve added a Dinan CAI, Borla S-Type exhaust, 12/15mm spacers, extended paddle shifters, Angel Eyes and +1 on the MPS’. I sold my MR e93 today and it was bitter sweet. It had 97k miles on it and was pretty much spotless. Loved that car, but I wanted a ZCP with these exact specs, so I pulled the trigger. Pics:

wildwestm3 · 10-23-2018, 10:00 PM

wildwestm3 · 10-23-2018, 10:03 PM

rdoctor · 10-23-2018, 10:04 PM

Beautiful car man

Great color combo. Congrats and enjoy!

DBLANCO · 10-23-2018, 10:08 PM

Congrats! Beautiful beast.

elvism · 10-23-2018, 11:05 PM

Beautiful combo. Best of luck

Helmsman · 10-24-2018, 12:42 AM

Wow, last year production with 24k miles, congratulations Wildwest! Remember you where debating wether change your car, seems you took the plunge in a good way.
Quite a few differences vs your old pearl, keep us updated on how you find it to not have a cab, DCT and differences with ZCP.
Oh, and how do you find the Borla S? On the car when you bought it?

Cheers

thkfast · 10-24-2018, 01:19 AM

And premium audio also!

Nice!

wildwestm3 · 10-24-2018, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Helmsman

Wow, last year production with 24k miles, congratulations Wildwest! Remember you where debating wether change your car, seems you took the plunge in a good way.
Quite a few differences vs your old pearl, keep us updated on how you find it to not have a cab, DCT and differences with ZCP.
Oh, and how do you find the Borla S? On the car when you bought it?

Cheers

First impressions: The 2013 seems to be a different animal. It seems much smoother/tighter then the 2008 engine wise. Not sure if it is a first vs. last production year thing (i.e. changes?) or what it is. My 2008 was a bit more "raw" if that term works. I basically raped it and put parts on the 2013 (Dinan CAI, Borla, Angel Eyes, Paddle Shifters, Wheel Spacers, MPSS'). The car came with the MPE on it, but it was way to quiet compared to the Borla so I swapped them. I hated the Perelli's, so swapped the MPSS' as well. Funny thing, the 2013 is still quieter then the 2008 with the Borla on it?? Also, my 2008 must have had the DCT tune on it b/c it shifts much faster/harder then the 2013. I'll be putting the GTS tune on it post haste.

Now for the good (or bad?)...this car will break loose (even with traction control on) in 1st, 2nd and beginning of 3rd. My 2008 would not do that. Both cars pull hard once rolling, but the ZCP is more tricky on launch. Probably a weight thing. I'm not sure I notice that much difference in corners with the coupe vs. convertible. My 2008 was pretty well planted and really didn't seem to flex as much as some complain about.

So...bottom line, I'm glad I made the switch. I'm pretty sure I'll miss putting the top down in the summer, but I plan on making up for that by doing a few track days per year. While I don't buy into the whole rod bearing thing very much, I am happy to set the clock back with a 24K mile car. Hopefully the 2013 will be as solid as the 2008. I drove it like it was intended to be driven from 59-97K miles and it never missed a beat. Zero issues at all. I love these cars and really wanted the CF roof, ZCP and Extended Fox Red leather.

Helmsman · 10-24-2018, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by wildwestm3

First impressions: The 2013 seems to be a different animal. It seems much smoother/tighter then the 2008 engine wise. Not sure if it is a first vs. last production year thing (i.e. changes?) or what it is. My 2008 was a bit more "raw" if that term works. I basically raped it and put parts on the 2013 (Dinan CAI, Borla, Angel Eyes, Paddle Shifters, Wheel Spacers, MPSS'). The car came with the MPE on it, but it was way to quiet compared to the Borla so I swapped them. I hated the Perelli's, so swapped the MPSS' as well. Funny thing, the 2013 is still quieter then the 2008 with the Borla on it?? Also, my 2008 must have had the DCT tune on it b/c it shifts much faster/harder then the 2013. I'll be putting the GTS tune on it post haste.

Now for the good (or bad?)...this car will break loose (even with traction control on) in 1st, 2nd and beginning of 3rd. My 2008 would not do that. Both cars pull hard once rolling, but the ZCP is more tricky on launch. Probably a weight thing. I'm not sure I notice that much difference in corners with the coupe vs. convertible. My 2008 was pretty well planted and really didn't seem to flex as much as some complain about.

So...bottom line, I'm glad I made the switch. I'm pretty sure I'll miss putting the top down in the summer, but I plan on making up for that by doing a few track days per year. While I don't buy into the whole rod bearing thing very much, I am happy to set the clock back with a 24K mile car. Hopefully the 2013 will be as solid as the 2008. I drove it like it was intended to be driven from 59-97K miles and it never missed a beat. Zero issues at all. I love these cars and really wanted the CF roof, ZCP and Extended Fox Red leather.

Cheers mate, sounds like good fun! Could breaking lose easier have to do with the slightly lighter car? Which I was around and I'd buy the MPE. Tried to Borla S and it was waay to boomy for me, shows the differences in taste! Anyways, seem you've got an absolut pearl man!

94jedi · 10-28-2018, 03:56 PM

What a beauty and much less common that the AW/FR combo (which is still one of the best combo's IMHO)! Congrats!

TrAcK TRaP · 10-28-2018, 04:30 PM

Car will break loose with traction control on on 3rd gear? And thats with MPSS tires? Very impressive and hard to believe..

Bemo · 10-28-2018, 04:35 PM

Congrats OP - a nice combo and a very clean car, what's not to like? Now go rack up some miles! I've been out misbehaving for 6 hours and when you turn heads from 2-3 blocks away you know the MPE is hard at work!

GotV8? · 10-28-2018, 05:51 PM

congrats on a Nice Fine!!! Happy Motoring.

STooK · 10-28-2018, 07:34 PM

Congrats! Glad to see another e93 to e92 upgrade on here. The e93 is a great car but the e92 beats it in every way except for the top down experience. You will love it for sure, enjoy in good health!

Teufel_Hunden · 10-28-2018, 08:19 PM

White and Red, great combo!! Congrats.

tony093 · 10-29-2018, 05:30 PM

She looks great man...congrats!

rochoa21 · 10-29-2018, 06:25 PM

Super nice I wish I had that combo

nOEMm · 10-30-2018, 01:24 PM

Best combo, but then again I am biased

jballer123 · 10-30-2018, 02:55 PM

Looks awesome. Can you post some more pictures of the car from the side with your spacers, and what brand did you go with, I have the same car I just bought!!

fatalelement · 10-31-2018, 06:11 PM

Man that looks great. Enjoy! White is such a good color on any M3.

L1FHR · 10-31-2018, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by wildwestm3

So, I bought a new M3. It is a 2013 Mineral White Over extended Fox Red ZCP. It is a DCT car with 24k miles on it. I’ve added a Dinan CAI, Borla S-Type exhaust, 12/15mm spacers, extended paddle shifters, Angel Eyes and +1 on the MPS’. I sold my MR e93 today and it was bitter sweet. It had 97k miles on it and was pretty much spotless. Loved that car, but I wanted a ZCP with these exact specs, so I pulled the trigger. Pics:

Sweet ride!!!

10-23-2018, 09:57 PM	#1
wildwestm3 Captain 215 Rep 692 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Convertible Join Date: May 2014 Location: Springboro OH iTrader: (2)	New M3 So, I bought a new M3. It is a 2013 Mineral White Over extended Fox Red ZCP. It is a DCT car with 24k miles on it. I’ve added a Dinan CAI, Borla S-Type exhaust, 12/15mm spacers, extended paddle shifters, Angel Eyes and +1 on the MPS’. I sold my MR e93 today and it was bitter sweet. It had 97k miles on it and was pretty much spotless. Loved that car, but I wanted a ZCP with these exact specs, so I pulled the trigger. Pics: __________________ Thanks, Dave [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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10-23-2018, 10:04 PM	#4
rdoctor Lieutenant 168 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 991.1 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: SC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW e92 M3 [0.00]	Beautiful car man Great color combo. Congrats and enjoy! __________________ 991.1 GT3 SOLD: e92 M3 6MT, Jet Black/Black Dinan: Software Tune \| CF Intake \| Exhaust \| Pulley Kit \| Stage 1 Suspension \| Pedals /// BBS e88 18x9.5 et19; 18x10.5 et19 on PS4 265/285 /// Lux Angel Eyes
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10-23-2018, 10:08 PM	#5
DBLANCO Private 45 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Georgia, ATL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Congrats! Beautiful beast.
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10-23-2018, 11:05 PM	#6
elvism Second Lieutenant 287 Rep 256 Posts Drives: currently 2011 BMW M3 E90... H Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: jersey iTrader: (0)	Beautiful combo. Best of luck
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10-24-2018, 12:42 AM	#7
Helmsman Major General 4467 Rep 7,110 Posts Drives: 2011 AW E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Stockholm, Sweden iTrader: (0)	Wow, last year production with 24k miles, congratulations Wildwest! Remember you where debating wether change your car, seems you took the plunge in a good way. Quite a few differences vs your old pearl, keep us updated on how you find it to not have a cab, DCT and differences with ZCP. Oh, and how do you find the Borla S? On the car when you bought it? Cheers
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10-24-2018, 01:19 AM	#8
thkfast Major 261 Rep 1,029 Posts Drives: 2015 F82 M4 Sakhir Orange DCT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA iTrader: (1)	And premium audio also! Nice! __________________ "The likelihood of one individual being right increases in direct proportion to the intensity with which others attempt to prove him wrong." 2015 F82 M4 - Sakhir Orange Metallic 2013 E92 M3 / 2013 E92 335is / 2010 E90 335i / 2007 E90 335i
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10-28-2018, 03:56 PM	#11
94jedi Major 830 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	What a beauty and much less common that the AW/FR combo (which is still one of the best combo's IMHO)! Congrats! __________________ 2009 E92 M3 build thread: https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1754875 Follow me on IG - www.instagram.com/the_driven_enthusiast
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10-28-2018, 04:30 PM	#12
TrAcK TRaP bOrN To DiE 413 Rep 1,738 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (0)	Car will break loose with traction control on on 3rd gear? And thats with MPSS tires? Very impressive and hard to believe..
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10-28-2018, 04:35 PM	#13
Bemo Major 1121 Rep 1,136 Posts Drives: E92M3 LRP Edition Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	Congrats OP - a nice combo and a very clean car, what's not to like? Now go rack up some miles! I've been out misbehaving for 6 hours and when you turn heads from 2-3 blocks away you know the MPE is hard at work!
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10-28-2018, 05:51 PM	#14
GotV8? Captain 1051 Rep 836 Posts Drives: Jerez E92 M3 ZCP "12" Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: OHIO iTrader: (0) Garage List 1996 Honda Prelude ... [0.00] 2018 BMW F85 X5M [0.00] 2012 E92 M3 ZCP [0.00]	congrats on a Nice Fine!!! Happy Motoring.
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10-28-2018, 07:34 PM	#15
STooK Lieutenant Colonel 726 Rep 1,974 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (6)	Congrats! Glad to see another e93 to e92 upgrade on here. The e93 is a great car but the e92 beats it in every way except for the top down experience. You will love it for sure, enjoy in good health! __________________ 2013 BMW E92 ///M3 AW/BLK ZCP CF Roof 6 Speed - Perfection 2011 BMW E90 328i xDrive Space Grey/Black - Daily 2011 BMW E93 ///M3 MW/FR/BLK 6 Speed - Gone but not forgotten
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10-28-2018, 08:19 PM	#16
Teufel_Hunden Banned 8355 Rep 2,963 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 6MT LMB ZCP Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland iTrader: (3)	White and Red, great combo!! Congrats.
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10-29-2018, 05:30 PM	#17
tony093 Captain 111 Rep 746 Posts Drives: E92 AW M3 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodbridge, NJ iTrader: (2)	She looks great man...congrats!
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10-29-2018, 06:25 PM	#18
rochoa21 Private First Class 58 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: SF BAY AREA iTrader: (0)	Super nice I wish I had that combo
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10-30-2018, 01:24 PM	#19
nOEMm Lieutenant 166 Rep 449 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 e92 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Best combo, but then again I am biased __________________ '11 E92 M3 ZCP Mineral White - Fox Red Extended ‘15 F85 X5M Mineral White - Aragon Brown Full
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10-30-2018, 02:55 PM	#20
jballer123 First Lieutenant 66 Rep 352 Posts Drives: 2011m3 zcp Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: san diego, ca iTrader: (6)	Looks awesome. Can you post some more pictures of the car from the side with your spacers, and what brand did you go with, I have the same car I just bought!!
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10-31-2018, 06:11 PM	#21
fatalelement Private First Class 174 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 Space Grey M3 DCT Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: San Francisco, California iTrader: (0)	Man that looks great. Enjoy! White is such a good color on any M3.
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