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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 01:20 PM
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Dropped the M3 for something Japanese!






Lowered the M3 more on KW V3 coilovers and put on 19" Work Meister S1R wheels in Bright Buff Finish, made in Japan. Tires are Yokohama S-Drives which are also Japanese.

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KW V3 Coilovers
Dinan Camber plates
Eisenmann Sport Exhaust
Challenge Sport Xpipe (HFC)
ESS Tune
BMW Performance Spoiler with CRT stripe
BMW Performance Short Shift Kit
BMW Edition Front and Side Grilles
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 01:26 PM
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What # of wheels are you on now?
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 01:28 PM
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Dude... You had me for a second there.

Well done! Those wheels look amazing and the drop looks perfect. I assume no rubbing? What Width are the wheels?
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 01:29 PM
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What # of wheels are you on now?
Can we put the line at 9.5 sets?

I'll take the over...
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 01:39 PM
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Next up should be a BBK.
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 02:03 PM
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Ohh now the avi makes sense
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 02:16 PM
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Looks really good. Nice pickup.
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 02:32 PM
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Very clean. I like the look.

Teaser.
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 02:46 PM
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Such a nice M3 Sedan.
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by savage
Dude... You had me for a second there.

Well done! Those wheels look amazing and the drop looks perfect. I assume no rubbing? What Width are the wheels?


No rubbing at all.

19x9.5 +18
19x10.5 +16
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 03:00 PM
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For a second I thought you replaced it for a GTR, was gonna slap you!

It looks really good
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 03:08 PM
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Thread title had me worried...looks good.
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 03:12 PM
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Oh my goodness
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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Came in expecting GT-R.

Leaving very satisfied. Nice car.
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 03:39 PM
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For a second I thought you replaced it for a GTR, was gonna slap you!

It looks really good

Those days are over, have a baby Jesal now.
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 03:54 PM
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So, AZ doesn't want to call you Crazy Sellout anymore?


otherwise, nice job.
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That is sickkkk....
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 09:12 PM
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I LOVE Work Meisters. I keep thinking of buying a set for my S2000.

Good choice, they apparently also look great on the M3.
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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 10:40 PM
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Love those wheels Good choice.
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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 08:45 AM
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FAWK! That looks amazing!

I actually came in here and was expecting something like an NSX

Those Works look great though, congrats!
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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 09:54 AM
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We should change your name to Crazy Bimmer...

Car looks sick!!
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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by juniorbean
We should change your name to Crazy Bimmer...

Car looks sick!!

Thats what it is everywhere else.

Thank you! Its my perfect daily driver and luckily has been trouble free.
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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 11:00 AM
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looks great man, about to join your BMW world, find a 2010 750li with full alpina kit that the wife has signed off on
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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 11:16 AM
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looks great man, about to join your BMW world, find a 2010 750li with full alpina kit that the wife has signed off on
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3 pics???! you are such a tease!

looks sick tho...love the 2nd pic!
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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 08:56 AM
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I like chrome and that looks great.
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 05:21 PM
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Installed the carbon fiber CRT front lip spoiler. Yay or nay?



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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 05:29 PM
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Sweet.

I like the lip spoiler.
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Yay all day.
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 05:38 PM
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your car looks amazing with those wheels!
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 06:09 PM
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wish it was tad bit wider....love the splitter none the less
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 06:23 PM
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How could anyone NOT like the front splitter??? Looks great
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 10:00 AM
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Looks great on your car. Nice contrast!
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Very nice Jesal.
You getting the Recaro car seat?
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Old Apr 30, 2013 | 12:45 PM
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Very nice Jesal.
You getting the Recaro car seat?

Thanks!

Not sure, I dont see what the hype is about them. Guess I need to do more reading.
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Love the wheels as you know, but not sure yet on that front lip. It looks like a tongue. I don't like how the "openings" on the side of it are left... "open."
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Love the lip and the M3 as a whole!!!
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Love the wheels, not a fan of the lip.
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