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Old May 30, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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The car is just about finished, and I took some pics of it today so I figured I would share. Comments, questions, and suggestions are always welcome.




















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Old May 30, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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I wouldn't have done it any other way...
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Old May 30, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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word, that **** is official!
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Old May 30, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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for me the wheels look a little big? i dunno...
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Old May 30, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by volcom40street2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">for me the wheels look a little big? i dunno... </TD></TR></TABLE>

Spoken like a stereotypical 15" Rota rolling Honda owner, haha. The car came stock with 19"s, and I am rolling on 19"s. Most of us do run 18"s at the track but some don't clear big brake kits. I plan on getting a set of 18"s with R rubber for the track eventually.
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Old May 31, 2008 | 12:01 AM
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WOW, schweet!
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Old May 31, 2008 | 01:06 AM
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definatly a bitchin car. only things I'd do different/change is smoke the tailights and go with either black or blue(matching the color of the car...not the normal rotora blue) calipers so as to tie the entire car together....the red seems kind of out of place IMO
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Old May 31, 2008 | 06:41 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by broketuner-Sol_Si &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">definatly a bitchin car. only things I'd do different/change is smoke the tailights and go with either black or blue(matching the color of the car...not the normal rotora blue) calipers so as to tie the entire car together....the red seems kind of out of place IMO</TD></TR></TABLE>

I would have to agree with this. Great car, don't get me wrong, but the red does look a little out of place. Smoking the tail lights slighty would definitely look great on the car, as there is a lot of black on there already.
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Old May 31, 2008 | 08:15 AM
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that thing is awsome
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Old May 31, 2008 | 08:30 AM
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Can I ask a totally retarded question? Would the CF rear-lower diffuser you have there fit on a regular 3 series?
What body panels on the M3 are different in dimensions than a regular 3 series coupe, other than the obvious fenders?

Told you it was retarded, but I've never owned one and I've been wondering. Thanks!
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Old May 31, 2008 | 09:29 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by k20whitevic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would have to agree with this. Great car, don't get me wrong, but the red does look a little out of place. Smoking the tail lights slighty would definitely look great on the car, as there is a lot of black on there already. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I have never been a fan of smoked or tinted tail lights. I like my tail lights bright red just like I like my calipers.
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Old May 31, 2008 | 09:31 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SiRidiculous &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Can I ask a totally retarded question? Would the CF rear-lower diffuser you have there fit on a regular 3 series?
What body panels on the M3 are different in dimensions than a regular 3 series coupe, other than the obvious fenders?

Told you it was retarded, but I've never owned one and I've been wondering. Thanks! </TD></TR></TABLE>

The rear bumper on the 3 series is completely different. I don't think it has a spot for a diffuser at all. I think every panel on the M3 is different than the 3 series. Maybe not the rear quarters but definitely the front quarters since we have the gills on the side. The hood is different as is the front bumper but you can get the M sport bumper option on the 3 series which is basically the same as the M3 bumper.
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Old May 31, 2008 | 09:42 AM
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bad bitch
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Old May 31, 2008 | 11:06 AM
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Old May 31, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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Awesome car! But neg. for you having BFG's and no CSL bootlid.
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Old May 31, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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Haha I love the BFGs, and I have wanted a set since they came out. They are extra wide for a 275 tire as well. I would also love a CSL bootlid, but the OEM ones are nearly impossible to find and very pricey. The Vorsteiner ones are still pretty pricey, but I worry about finding a competent body shop to paint and install it. I'd rather spend money else where.
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Old May 31, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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Sick car
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Old May 31, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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Hey Tut, what are the specs on the wheels, and where did you get them from? I am wanting to get some 18 for my M.
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Old May 31, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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Perfect size and offset... Everything flows very nicely.
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 07:46 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dEXstar &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hey Tut, what are the specs on the wheels, and where did you get them from? I am wanting to get some 18 for my M.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Your gonna love this. I got them from R&D Motorsports, haha. Sounds like you hate them. I got my Volks from Dave for my 350Z so I went back to him for the M3. It was quite an experience getting the wheels for my car as we tried to order a custom set that never got made and they didn't tell us till 7 months after we ordered them. So I ended up going with what Mackin had in stock which was:

Volk Racing TE37 Flat Black 19 x 8.5 +30 (Front)
Volk Racing TE37 Flat Black 19 x 10.5 +25 (Rear)

Mackin normally stocks some 18"s and 19"s for the E46 M3 and Tire Rack sells the RE30s in 18". Check out the great e-mail Dave got from a rep at Mackin after waiting 7 months:

Dave,

After talking with the factory in Japan, they have informed us that the reason for the delay is due to the quantity being made. Rays Wheels requires a minimum of 40 pieces each size to make with customer colors. This means they have to make 40 fronts and 40 rears. And this wheel you are asking for is a custom color and lug pattern.

They said they let our purchasing department know but no one informed me about this. If your customer is willing to wait, then I can push the factory to make these. Otherwise we may have to find another wheel for your customer.

Sorry.

Best Regards,
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 09:07 AM
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Looking good.
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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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Very nice car! I remember you had a sleeper turbo four door in the past. The Volks look so official on there by the way!
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 05:50 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by King Tut33 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

The rear bumper on the 3 series is completely different. I don't think it has a spot for a diffuser at all. I think every panel on the M3 is different than the 3 series. Maybe not the rear quarters but definitely the front quarters since we have the gills on the side. The hood is different as is the front bumper but you can get the M sport bumper option on the 3 series which is basically the same as the M3 bumper.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Every panel is different besides the doors. If I remember correctly. The rear quarters are a tad bit wider in the rear than the normal 3s.


Car looks killer Tut, makes me want to sell my IS even more and get an E46 M3
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 08:01 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by King Tut33 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Your gonna love this. I got them from R&D Motorsports, haha. Sounds like you hate them. I got my Volks from Dave for my 350Z so I went back to him for the M3. It was quite an experience getting the wheels for my car as we tried to order a custom set that never got made and they didn't tell us till 7 months after we ordered them. So I ended up going with what Mackin had in stock which was:

Volk Racing TE37 Flat Black 19 x 8.5 +30 (Front)
Volk Racing TE37 Flat Black 19 x 10.5 +25 (Rear)

Mackin normally stocks some 18"s and 19"s for the E46 M3 and Tire Rack sells the RE30s in 18". Check out the great e-mail Dave got from a rep at Mackin after waiting 7 months:

Dave,

After talking with the factory in Japan, they have informed us that the reason for the delay is due to the quantity being made. Rays Wheels requires a minimum of 40 pieces each size to make with customer colors. This means they have to make 40 fronts and 40 rears. And this wheel you are asking for is a custom color and lug pattern.

They said they let our purchasing department know but no one informed me about this. If your customer is willing to wait, then I can push the factory to make these. Otherwise we may have to find another wheel for your customer.

Sorry.

Best Regards,</TD></TR></TABLE>

DOH! Well I guess I will go through Mackin, who did you talk to at Mackin, their site sucks. And thanks again.
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 08:56 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RP215. &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Very nice car! I remember you had a sleeper turbo four door in the past. The Volks look so official on there by the way!</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah I sold that to a guy locally after I bought my 2006 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab SE with 6 speed manual. I didn't need the 4 door anymore. It is still running great last I heard:






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