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    #16
    Correct
    2004 Dinan S3-R M3
    2023 X3M Competition

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      #17
      Originally posted by 9kracing View Post
      Correct
      Grazie mille.

      Got any pics on here of your interior? I see he has some CSL stuff on his eBay store and curious what yours looks like now...
      Build thread: Topaz Blue to Shark Blue​

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        #18
        I'm re-doing some stuff for the 2026 season. Here's the new wheel I just received last week.

        Shift boot is Maars, so is the center arm rest, Ebrake boot, and the door arm rests

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        He doesn't typically offer 9002 on his steering wheels, it was a special request by me, and I had to twist his arm.
        Last edited by 9kracing; 01-01-2026, 07:52 AM.
        2004 Dinan S3-R M3
        2023 X3M Competition

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          #19
          Wow that interior is so nice....
          Build thread: Topaz Blue to Shark Blue​

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            #20
            Thank you! It wasn't cheap lol

            That shot makes it look tacky, I swear it looks much better in person. But still, the forged steering wheel was too much... that's going away for the new season.
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            Last edited by 9kracing; 01-01-2026, 10:28 AM.
            2004 Dinan S3-R M3
            2023 X3M Competition

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              #21
              The new wheel will compliment the rest of that interior perfectly. The quality from Maar looks on point.

              When I resprayed the exterior of mine, I ran out of time to do the interior. It's fine for now, but completely stock. To some that's a plus I recognize...

              Your interior with AW just looks so clean. Thanks for some inspiration.
              Build thread: Topaz Blue to Shark Blue​

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                #22
                Originally posted by Casa de Mesa View Post
                The quality from Maar looks on point.
                It's about as good as you can get without going brand new OE wheel. If you reeeally scrutinize, you can find some differences, but they're inconsequential.

                The biggest unknown is that the cores are used, so they could have some small blemishes.

                Posted some pics here for comparison: https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...019#post269019
                2002 Topasblau M3 - Coupe - 6MT - Karbonius CSL Airbox - MSS54HP Conversion - SSV1 - HJS - Mullet Tune - MK60 Swap - ZCP Rack - Nogaros - AutoSolutions - 996 Brembos - Slon - CMP - VinceBar - Koni - Eibach - BlueBus - Journal

                2012 Alpinweiss 128i - Coupe - 6AT - Slicktop - Manual Seats - Daily - Journal

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                  #23
                  Nice job here...

                  Click image for larger version  Name:	image.jpg Views:	0 Size:	199.0 KB ID:	331875​Particularly the pedals and white faced gauges to me...

                  maw

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                    #24
                    +1 for Tanik, now known as:

                    Originally posted by Casa de Mesa View Post
                    Bought a redone e36 m3 steering wheel from him about 10 years ago, and a few odds and ends over the years since then. His name is Dimitri, and he is also a great source for getting CSL parts still available from the dealer in Germany. I placed an order with him for some stuff about 3 weeks ago, and get them super quick considering. Great guy to work with.
                    2006 E46 M3 Interlagos Blue ZCP Slicktop
                    Build Thread: https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...6-m3-ownership

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                      #25
                      I know TACOM3EAT started this thread, but I appreciate the referrals for Dimitri from everyone because 1) it's good to have great vendor contacts and 2) I can keep coming back to look at 9kracing interior shots, lol
                      Build thread: Topaz Blue to Shark Blue​

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                        #26
                        lol thanks.

                        Yeah like Bimma360 mentioned, Dimitri can also source authentic CSL parts, or Recaro rails, etc... stuff like that. Anything made in Germany that you'd normally go through schmiedmann for.
                        2004 Dinan S3-R M3
                        2023 X3M Competition

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                          #27
                          How big of a hit from the tariffs on top of the $600 wheel and $55 shipping from Germany? They look top notch but....

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                            #28
                            I can't keep up with the tariffs math so I just assume 25% give or take.

                            I did hear my favorite Italian pasta is about to get hit hard with tariffs and I'm just as PO'ed about that if not more.
                            Build thread: Topaz Blue to Shark Blue​

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                              #29
                              Originally posted by akamin68 View Post
                              How big of a hit from the tariffs on top of the $600 wheel and $55 shipping from Germany? They look top notch but....

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                              I did not go through eBay. If you go through eBay, expect 15%

                              I personally did not pay any duty on my most recent shipment

                              2004 Dinan S3-R M3
                              2023 X3M Competition

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                                #30
                                Originally posted by 9kracing View Post
                                Thank you! It wasn't cheap lol

                                That shot makes it look tacky, I swear it looks much better in person. But still, the forged steering wheel was too much... that's going away for the new season.
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                                Yes, that wheel is a bit ricer, good move the change.

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