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May 14, 2011 | 07:40 PM

#4041

Crazy Bimmer

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cM3go's new wheels on his dirty M3. Ignore the crappy shots, was in a hurry.

May 14, 2011 | 07:53 PM

#4042

Crazy Bimmer

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Bimmerfest was today. Pics are coming in...

http://www.autospies.com/news/BIMMER...May-Day-63920/

May 14, 2011 | 09:23 PM

#4043

tmnhs81

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Fucking wheel whores..

They look awesome..

May 14, 2011 | 10:01 PM

#4044

JS + XES

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Very very nice.

May 14, 2011 | 10:41 PM

#4045

paz840

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Sweet wheels

May 14, 2011 | 11:02 PM

#4046

TommySalami

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They're nice, but I can't help but think they're meant for an Audi

May 15, 2011 | 09:20 AM

#4047

cM3go

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TommySalami

They're nice, but I can't help but think they're meant for an Audi

Haha, I kept saying that when we put them on, they def look similar to RS4 wheels.

May 15, 2011 | 08:56 PM

#4048

p.diddy

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subscribed. hope to get into a 3 series next summer.

May 16, 2011 | 09:22 AM

#4049

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Quote:

Originally Posted by charliemike

Dammit, I want those seats. They look exactly like my Audi S4 seats ... Which were crazy awesome

I looked at Recaro's site and couldn't see them in this fabric. I wonder if they were custom ordered.

Yes they were a custom order. I can find out from the owner if he remember the fabric code if you want.

May 16, 2011 | 09:23 AM

#4050

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damn new wheels look good

May 16, 2011 | 07:19 PM

#4051

charliemike

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Fan clutch failure and overheating FTMFL.

I can only hope that I caught it in time. I have a bad feeling I blew the head gasket. I'm afraid about a cracked block too

May 16, 2011 | 10:09 PM

#4052

pttl

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Quote:

Originally Posted by charliemike

Fan clutch failure and overheating FTMFL.

I can only hope that I caught it in time. I have a bad feeling I blew the head gasket. I'm afraid about a cracked block too

Sorry to hear. Hope it isn't as bad as it appears now.

May 16, 2011 | 10:50 PM

#4053

charliemike

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Sorry to hear. Hope it isn't as bad as it appears now.

Thanks. Me too. If the engine is trashed, it's sitting until I can comfortably get the cash together to swap in a M3 motor.

May 16, 2011 | 11:06 PM

#4054

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Quote:

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Thanks. Me too. If the engine is trashed, it's sitting until I can comfortably get the cash together to swap in a turbo M3 motor.

May 17, 2011 | 07:19 AM

#4055

charliemike

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazy Acura

The car is 13 years old. Throwing that kind of money into a car that old (at least to me) doesn't make a whole lot of sense.

I am really pissed off at the mechanic I sent the car to for the PPI. He completely missed the obvious trailing arm bushings being shot and now the parts he supposedly replaced crapped out w/in two years (at the most).

May 17, 2011 | 08:27 AM

#4056

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Doubt he knew though, didnt the previous owner only have the car for a few months?

Trailing arm bushing should have been caught though. Ah the joys of E36 ownership.

May 17, 2011 | 09:25 AM

#4057

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Damn sorry to hear that man. Hopefully everything will work out.

May 17, 2011 | 09:53 AM

#4058

umcp

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That sucks to hear. I hope it's not too bad. Did you pick the mechanic based on recommendations? Was there a "warranty" on his check?

May 17, 2011 | 10:31 AM

#4059

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Installed some LUX led angel eyes. Pretty close to how the new 5er looks like. Pics dont show it though.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...&highlight=lux

May 17, 2011 | 10:50 AM

#4060

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Very nice!

May 17, 2011 | 02:33 PM

#4061

Aretardedorange

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Crazy why not got HID for angle eyes? For my E60 I am planning on getting the HID angle eyes.... Lux does not make a kit for the E60. Is LUX CCFL LED or normal LED?

May 17, 2011 | 02:41 PM

#4062

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Question for the M3 and BMW experts...did BMW release a limited flat-black M3? Cuz, the local dealership has one on the floor and well, it was

-worthy...

May 17, 2011 | 02:49 PM

#4063

Aretardedorange

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Yumcha

Question for the M3 and BMW experts...did BMW release a limited flat-black M3? Cuz, the local dealership has one on the floor and well, it was

-worthy...

Yes BMW has released flat colors. They are known as frozen colors. Frozen Black, Frozen Gray.

Frozen Black

Frozen Gray

Last edited by Aretardedorange; May 17, 2011 at 02:52 PM.

May 17, 2011 | 02:53 PM

#4064

Yumcha

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Dayum.

May 17, 2011 | 03:08 PM

#4065

Crazy Bimmer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Aretardedorange

Crazy why not got HID for angle eyes? For my E60 I am planning on getting the HID angle eyes.... Lux does not make a kit for the E60. Is LUX CCFL LED or normal LED?

LUX has the best reviews with no issues with them. Plus isnt xenon too bright? I didnt want the rings washed out. I think these are normal LEDs. More info in that link i posted.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yumcha

Question for the M3 and BMW experts...did BMW release a limited flat-black M3? Cuz, the local dealership has one on the floor and well, it was

-worthy...

What were you doing at the BMW dealer?

May 17, 2011 | 03:10 PM

#4066

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazy Acura

LUX has the best reviews with no issues with them. Plus isnt xenon too bright? I didnt want the rings washed out. I think these are normal LEDs. More info in that link i posted.

What were you doing at the BMW dealer?

Scoping out the new X1, X3...and...5-Series.

With a kid coming possibly mid-next year...the wife takes over the FX and I just may want a new chariot.

May 17, 2011 | 03:50 PM

#4067

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^ Nice! Buddy is getting his X3 Msport this week, cant wait to see it.

Dont mind me, just whoring though...

May 17, 2011 | 03:57 PM

#4068

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The new X3 is indeed not bad! But, if you price it out fully...you may as well get a 5er.

Mmmm...choices.

Anyhow, back to the 3-Series chatter!

May 17, 2011 | 04:11 PM

#4069

Crazy Bimmer

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Yea but then when you fully load a 5er you might as well get a 740

May 17, 2011 | 04:42 PM

#4070

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cM3go- Your best setup yet! Let's do a dual shoot Crazy/cM3go!

May 18, 2011 | 10:20 AM

#4071

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Thanks G!

Spaced the front out 12mm so its more flush now. Got the car cleaned and then it rained.

May 18, 2011 | 10:26 AM

#4072

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Yumcha

Scoping out the new X1, X3...and...5-Series.

With a kid coming possibly mid-next year...the wife takes over the FX and I just may want a new chariot.

Ummmm

CTS-V wagon

May 18, 2011 | 01:22 PM

#4073

haiduc

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CCColtsicehockey

Ummmm

CTS-V wagon

Of course, nothing beats picking up the now scattered baby food after you just spanked a Mustang.

May 18, 2011 | 01:25 PM

#4074

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazy Acura

Yea but then when you fully load a 5er you might as well get a 740

Just a 535, Herr M3. Nothing too up there. We'll just have one V8 in the garage.

May 18, 2011 | 01:46 PM

#4075

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Aretardedorange

Yes BMW has released flat colors. They are known as frozen colors. Frozen Black, Frozen Gray.

I thought the Frozen Gray was a limited run of 30 cars?

Are these colors you have to order through their Individual Program? How much extra are they?

May 18, 2011 | 02:27 PM

#4076

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Dont quote me but i think that limited run of 30 was just for frozen gray in the U.S market.

I think canada was able to get then easier?

May 18, 2011 | 02:43 PM

#4077

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Quote:

Originally Posted by haiduc

Of course, nothing beats picking up the now scattered baby food after you just spanked a Mustang.

you assume I would allow my kids to eat in my car

May 18, 2011 | 09:52 PM

#4078

Brandon24pdx

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Check this shit out..*CSL content*: http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...5&aff=national

May 18, 2011 | 10:03 PM

#4079

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Not a CSL, but a LTW. Extremely rare though to see them come up for sale. My buddy has one that he found at a government auction of all places. They're nice, but I always laugh at cars like this were you pay more for them to give you less in the car.