Thread: MY 2011 MW Build Begins... E9x M3 Part II + Historical Build Photos

It hasn't even been a full year since the departure of my previous E90 M3 after driving some various vehicles in between the short duration, I missed the daily duties, high-rev V8 and the modern technology amenities so I couldn't resist when I saw this beauty sitting on the lot @ Long Beach BMW. It was a bit more in terms of price & options of what I wanted but I will give it up to Will Shaw @ LB BMW for making some magic happen for me... no b*lls*it

2011 Mineral White/ Black
DCT
ZCP (I know a waste for someone modifying but waiting sucks too...)
Premium, etc...
blah blah blah... you get the picture

Like how I do with any of my other daily driver/ project cars, I try to waste a minimal amount of time getting started and attacking the areas that I do not like out of the box.

Being in the apparel & sneaker business, everything has to sit proper and clean and the condition and style of way my car is represented is an extension of myself. I am fortunate enough to have a shop that can withstand my pickiness, time frames and constant email bombing from me

This time around, I hooked up with EAS Family to get this build started. The objective on this E92 isn't to build the most powerful or the gaudiest of CF & FRP body parts all around. I had simple objectives and I knew my modding would be a culmination of compromises, comfort and reliability. An oxymoron for anyone that knows what is involved with car tuning these days...

1) daily driving practicality 2) clean aesthetics, as Tom @ EAS says to me all the time, "less is more" and 3) and still FUN @ 3-4x a year track duties

BUT....

That all changed when SEMA 2011 came around and phase 2 then 3 followed... Like all my other previous projects, my creativity and boredom took over and here you go!

*** I will be using this as my official build thread for this particular vehicle! ***

1 Week Old - AiB LED, KW Variant 3, Macht Schnell EDC Modules, Macht Schnell 20/15 spacers, Akrapovic "Black Edition" Evolution Exhaust System, Akrapovic Delete-R




UPDATE 10.31.11 *** SEMA BOUND ***

[U2B]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJeYluh-2GY[/U2B]











*** Current Modifications List *** (as of 2.24.12)

Engine:
VF Engineering VF620 Supercharger Kit
Vorsteiner Titanium Exhaust
Challenge Race X Pipe (Cat Delete(s) + Secondary Resonators)

Suspension:
KW Variant 3 Coilovers
Brembo GT F/R 380mm 6 Piston Front/ 4 Piston Rear

Wheels:
Volk Racing G12 20x9 +20 20x10 +20 ((2)Formula Silver Double Machining + (2)Double Machining Limited Black)
Yokohama S Drive 255/30/20 & 285/30/20
Vorsteiner VS110 19x10 +28 19x11 +25 (Textured Gunmetal)
Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 265/30/19 & 295/30/19
Macht Schnell TPMS Module
Macht Schnell 5mm Spacer

Exterior:
Vorsteiner GTS3 Front Bumper
Vorsteiner GTS-V Carbon Rear Diffuser
Vorsteiner Aero Bootlid
AiB Version 4.0 LED Angel Eyes
BMW Edition Black Chrome Kidneys & Side Gills

Interior
(2) Recaro Japan SR-7 Adjustable Seats Black
(2) Recaro Japan Floor Mounts + Rails + Slider System

Coding:
DVD in Motion
Air Bag Error Light Off (Racing Seat Install Purposes)
Seatblet Error Light Off (Racing Seat Install Purposes)
Eurocode Amber Corner Light Delete (Only Want Focus on AiB w/o the hideous Orange Corner Light Distractions)
One Touch Window Operations w/ Doors Open
Remote Window Roll Up/ Down
Remote Window Fold In/ Out
Gas Light Alert @ 1/8 Tank (versus standard 1/4)


Update 5/20/12

studio shots c/o Anthony @ EAS prior to Bimmerfest 2012 roll out!

My car was represented in the Vorsteiner Booth as the Catalog E92 M3!

just for s*its & giggles, some of my old previous builds...

Previous Daily Driver/ Project Car Builds from oldest to newest

E46 M3 I








CLS55




ASM 350Z






Porsche 911






E90 M3






Mini Cooper S





E46 M3 II

2.5 Week Old - 1200 mile service done @ Crevier BMW - added Macht Schnell Intake Elbow, Macht Schnell Drop-In Filter, Macht Schnell Pulley(s), Tom @ EAS bells & whistles coding for DVD in Motion/ Windows/ Euro Code Spec Lighting, Trinity Autosport LED Interior Treatment, IND Painted Reflectors, OEM BMW Black Chrome Side Gills & Kidneys, Volk Racing G2 Gloss Black 19x9.5/10.5 w/ 275/30/19 & 305/30/19

Engine Modifications:



Better Exterior Glamor photos c/o of Anthony @ EAS

UPDATE 8.24.11

Glamor Shots c/o Anthony @ EAS

This is post 2011 Motion Show when my car was displayed @ the KW Suspension Booth

Engine:
Macht Schnell Intake Elbow
Macht Schnell Drop In Filter
Macht Schnell Pulleys
Akrapovic "Black Edition" Evo System
Akrapovic "Black Edition" Titanium Tips
Akrapovic Delete-R

Suspension:
KW Adjustable Spring Sleeve Kit

Wheels:
Volk Racing TE37 SL w/ Volk Blue Stickers 18x9.5 +22 18x10.5 +20
Hankook RS-3 265/35/18 285/35/18
Macht Schnell TPMS Module (no TPMS lights and I get to use the Volk Valve Stems...Crispy)

Exterior:
Vorsteiner Carbon Fiber 1x1 Splitters
EAS Carbon Fiber 1x1 Mirror Cap Replacements
EAS Carbon Fiber 1x1 Hood Vent Replacements
AiB Version 4.0 LED Angel Eyes
BMW Editions Black Chrome Kidneys & Side Gills
IND Mineral White Painted Reflectors

Interior
(2) Recaro x ASM RS-G Limited Blue Seats
(2) Macht Schnell Raw Aluminum Side Brackets
(2) Macht Schnell Polish Floor Mounts
(2) Recaro Sliders w/ Customized Slide Pull Mechanism

Coding:
DVD in Motion
Air Bag Error Light Off (Racing Seat Install Purposes)
Seatblet Error Light Off (Racing Seat Install Purposes)
Eurocode Amber Corner Light Delete (Only Want Focus on AiB w/o the hideous Orange Corner Light Distractions)
One Touch Window Operations w/ Doors Open
Remote Window Roll Up/ Down
Remote Window Fold In/ Out
Gas Light Alert @ 1/8 Tank (versus standard 1/4)

Enough Text, Images Below

*** UPDATED POST SEMA: 11.17.2011 ***

photos c/o Anthony @ EAS

wheel color might not be for everyone but I love pushing the envelope of stereotypical BMW modding. This is a teaser to the 2nd look scheme to end 2011

not shown

My standard Brembo GT Red Calipers arrived yesterday... I would of not got them in time for SEMA and as a result, I got spoiled with the gorgeous GTR calipers which not have to be returned back to Vorsteiner and they will TRULY be missed....

Updated:
Volk TE37
Red (original Volk paint, SPECIAL order)
18x9.5 w/ Hankook RS3 265/35/18
18x10.5 w/ Hankook RS3 285/35/18
Project Kics Neo Chro R40 Lug Nuts

final shots prior to part out
12/9/2011

parted out the ride thinking I would be switching into another car right away... midway through the decision, had a change of heart and decided to wait for that perfect optioned car to run past me...

so until then, I couldn't handle being a 100% stock so decided to just update the shoes for 2012...

no need for introduction on the wheels, been there, done that, the rolex of wheels aka BBS LM's + Arqray Exhaust

Updated 2.23.12

*** teaser content ***

Version 3.0 rebuild in process...

1st delivery of parts:
Vorsteiner GTS3 Front Bumper (paint & install c/o Lawrence @ Tri Star)
Vorsteiner Aero Bootlid
Vorsteiner Titanium Exhaust (install c/o EAS)
Volk Racing G12 20x9 +20 20x10 +20 (1 side Formula Silver Double Machining, the shown side Double Machining Limited Black)
Yokohama S Drive 255/30/20 & 285/30/20

Lawrence @ Tri Star final prep, clean up and hardware install before mounting on my hoopty...


Comparison of OEM Euro Style Bumper vs. Vorsteiner GTS3


Flossing the Vorsteiner Fitment




neighborhood watch


*** BONUS ***

Exhaust installed, strapped down for dyno time @ EAS


Vorsteiner Titanium Exhaust + Mastermind X Pipe (cat delete + 2 secondary resonators)
Video Clips of Mastermind X Pipe + Vorsteiner Titanium Exhaust
[U2B]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNApLE_VCq4[/U2B]

Sick pics & builds!

Ridonkulous!