Wash, Drive, A Few Photos, no 56k

[m3f_Aavi]

The car looks great and so clean, those are dinan/fiske wheels am i right? what exhaust system are you running?


Speaking of that what is the lightest exhaust system out there, nothing loud as mine is a DD but close to OE sound but just light in weight...!!

[m3f_Roland H]

lol.... csl badge?

That's what I had in mind.

[m3f_badgtho]

The car looks great and so clean, those are dinan/fiske wheels am i right? what exhaust system are you running?


Speaking of that what is the lightest exhaust system out there, nothing loud as mine is a DD but close to OE sound but just light in weight...!!

yes.. dinan fikses. those actaully give you 5 points (half of the requirement to get the badge)


my exhaust is UUC system U. it's pretty loud, very light, might get annoying in a DD.


close to OE sound w/o noise is a tough order. Ireland engineering would be good for you.

That's what I had in mind.

it currently adorns my toolbox.

[m3f_jvit27]

Looks great Ben. Sig pic is sweet! My only peeve is the yellow lenses and black kidneys - I think the chrome ones would compliment the polished lips on the wheels better but that's just IMO. Once you install the camber plates it should give the car a nice overall stance. If it's not enough, Bavauto or BMP used to sell some custom spring seats that would lower the front more.


I like the Dinan badge. It gives the car a sense of legitimacy. Did you have a faded ///M badge before? I just replaced mine today, 100x better!


Oh, and black lugs FTMFW.

[m3f_badgtho]

Looks great Ben. Sig pic is sweet! My only peeve is the yellow lenses and black kidneys - I think the chrome ones would compliment the polished lips on the wheels better but that's just IMO.

lol.. sorry. chrome kidneys make angels cry... and i just like the yellow.

Once you install the camber plates it should give the car a nice overall stance.

i have Dinan fixed camber plates that i can install... you'll have to explain how they would lower the car. i'm not understanding that.

I like the Dinan badge. It gives the car a sense of legitimacy. Did you have a faded ///M badge before? I just replaced mine today, 100x better!

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thanks and yes.. the M badge was faded when i bought the car. the red stripe is red electrical tape

Oh, and black lugs FTMFW.

they are black caps on silver lugs perma shiny... never scratch

[m3f_jvit27]

lol.. sorry. chrome kidneys make angels cry... and i just like the yellow.

Let me clarify - STOCK kidneys. Not the chrome slatted ebay kind..

i have Dinan fixed camber plates that i can install... you'll have to explain how they would lower the car. i'm not understanding that.

The stack height on most camber plates (especially Vorshlag) is much shorter. Not sure if the Dinan's will, but it means the distance from the top of the spring to the bottom of the strut tower will be less, effectively lowering the CAR without changing the suspension. Think of a frame drop on a truck...

thanks and yes.. the M badge was faded when i bought the car. the red stripe is red electrical tape

Haha, well I couldn't tell!

they are black caps on silver lugs perma shiny... never scratch

Nice touch. I'm pretty much set on Fikse's now when the mod budget allows :\

Curious: Do you like them enough to part with your LTW's?

[m3f_badgtho]

Let me clarify - STOCK kidneys. Not the chrome slatted ebay kind..

opinion remains

The stack height on most camber plates (especially Vorshlag) is much shorter. Not sure if the Dinan's will, but it means the distance from the top of the spring to the bottom of the strut tower will be less, effectively lowering the CAR without changing the suspension. Think of a frame drop on a truck...

the dinan ones work with the stock upper mounts.. not like vorshlags etc.

Curious: Do you like them enough to part with your LTW's?

enough to part with the stamped LTWs.. i sold those. i sold the contours as well so i just have the fikses and the polished LTWs. since i want 2 sets of wheels, those are the 2 sets i chose.

[m3f_propchef]

Spectacular. Your attention to detail shows. The trim especially looks perfect.

[m3f_jvit27]

opinion remains

ha, fail!

the dinan ones work with the stock upper mounts.. not like vorshlags etc.

get some vorshlags.

enough to part with the stamped LTWs.. i sold those. i sold the contours as well so i just have the fikses and the polished LTWs. since i want 2 sets of wheels, those are the 2 sets i chose.

Nice. I'm thinking some Fikse's and 17x9 Dforces.

[m3f_OahuMPower]

Ben.... super WIN



cant wait to see it in person in May

[m3f_mycalzone]

The Dinan camber plates will actually raise the front of the car slightly because they sit on top of the springs like he said. I was going to get them to complete the Dinan suspension, but I never autocross or anything like that so I didnt really think to get them.



Your car looks great! Wheels, Dinan badge, everything looks great!!!

[m3f_EauNatural]

that's one clean car

[m3f_JAnglz]

This shot look amazing, Some day I'm sure that I'll be able to see your car in person and finally get to meet you

[m3f_alpinem3///]

Does anyone have a part number or know where you can get the euro diesel fan. Does it require a different shroud? This would be a worthwhile mod for those that are turboed if it dissipates heat better

[m3f_OahuMPower]

I'm pretty sure this is it, and Ben can confirm







part number 11522243303



Just confirmed.. this is the correct part number and fan

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...ht=11522243303