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    Originally posted by oceansize View Post

    Here are some pictures from a forum member who bought the same kit I did, gives you an idea of what that bracket looked like:

    https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/c...sold#post12460
    Thanks for the link, that kit works great on 2003+ M3s..... I want to relocate the pump on my '02 and the ABS makes it a bit more challenging.
    Last edited by SWRT_M3; 01-16-2021, 04:03 PM.
    Formally SWRTstang_M3 on M3forum.net with a join date of 07/2004

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      Originally posted by SWRT_M3 View Post

      Would you mind sharing photos of your bracket? I have been waiting since June 2020 for mlreng.com to ship my bracket.
      So unfortunately I don't have any pictures of the bracket. However I have attached a couple images of how the smg unit looks in the drug bin. I ended up using angle iron (bent and welded) to mount to the two existing points in the drug bin.

      Let me know if you have any questions!
      Attached Files

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        MODS LOVED:

        1) 4.10 BMW Motorsport gearing
        2) Autosolutions SSK
        3) CSLTrunk
        4) Dynavin Headunit
        5) Bilstein PSS9 Coil-overs

        Not Loved so much:

        1) Smoked front corners lens
        2) UUC Transmission Mounts
        3) RE El Diablo muffler (too loud for my taste, but made well)
        4) BMW spring loaded trunk bump stops
        5) Delrin Clutch Pedal Bushings

        6MT SLICKTOP - OE CSL Wheels - OE CSL Brakes - CSL Rack - CSL Trunk - CSL Diffuser - AA Tune - AA Pulleys- AS 40% SSK - 4.10 Motorsport Diff - Bilstein PSS9s - H&R Swaybars - CSL Lip - Gruppe M CF Intake - Supersprint - M Track Mode

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          Originally posted by oldFanatic View Post
          MODS LOVED:

          1) 4.10 BMW Motorsport gearing
          2) Autosolutions SSK
          3) CSLTrunk
          4) Dynavin Headunit
          5) Bilstein PSS9 Coil-overs

          Not Loved so much:

          1) Smoked front corners lens
          2) UUC Transmission Mounts
          3) RE El Diablo muffler (too loud for my taste, but made well)
          4) BMW spring loaded trunk bump stops
          5) Delrin Clutch Pedal Bushings
          Funny to see how many people put the 4.10 gears as either their favorite or least favorite mod. There really is no middle ground haha.

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            Love

            -Auto solutions SSK + ZHP shift knob + clutch stop
            -KW V3
            -Eisenmann Race muffler
            -Steering wheel rewrap in leather
            -CSL rear diffuser
            -Cup holders (lol)

            Hate

            -Smoked lenses
            -Angle eyes
            -Cold air intake + cone filter which came on my car
            -Window tint



            Last edited by Norocehcap; 01-18-2021, 05:26 AM.
            2004 M3-Silver Grey Metallic/Imola Red-Coupe-6spd
            2002 330Ci-Topaz Blue Metallic/Black-5spd
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              Originally posted by Triqzy View Post
              Funny to see how many people put the 4.10 gears as either their favorite or least favorite mod. There really is no middle ground haha.
              Yeah it's really preference. But you may notice on this forum it's people with another car that is made for cruising seem to be the ones who dislike it. Which one can understand that it's what's comparitive to each person. And so is the arguement that the ~13% change has somehow made first gear useless. 3.62 maxes out at 40 mph while the 4.10 is 35mph. I mean really, how fast do people really need to go in first? Or rather how long/shorter is truly useless. But I digress. It's all hashed out in several 4.10 Gear Threads.
              6MT SLICKTOP - OE CSL Wheels - OE CSL Brakes - CSL Rack - CSL Trunk - CSL Diffuser - AA Tune - AA Pulleys- AS 40% SSK - 4.10 Motorsport Diff - Bilstein PSS9s - H&R Swaybars - CSL Lip - Gruppe M CF Intake - Supersprint - M Track Mode

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                Lots of angel eye hate in here but I love the look honestly.

                Smoked corners belong in the garbage though
                2005 BMW ///M3 Alpine White/Imola Red 6MT

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                  Originally posted by MTiz View Post
                  Lots of angel eye hate in here but I love the look honestly.

                  Smoked corners belong in the garbage though
                  Aesthetic mods shouldn't be mentioned in this thread since beauty is in the eye of the beholder (if people here haven't learned this, well....). I could care less about smoked corners, black vs chrome grills, angel eyes, orange vs clear, CSL vs stock US bumper, etc.

                  Besides, in many cases the cars base color combo dictates whether or not "most" would think a certain exterior or interior mod looks good.
                  3.91 | CMP Subframe & RTAB Bushings | SMG (Relocated & Rebuilt) | ESS Gen 3 Supercharger | Redish | Beisan | GC Coilovers & ARCAs | Imola Interior | RE Rasp | RE Diablo | Storm Motorwerks Paddles | Will ZCPM3 Shift Knob | Apex ARC-8 19x9, 19x9.5 | Sony XAV-AX5000 | BAVSOUND | CSL & 255 SMG Upgrades | Tiag | Vert w/Hardtop

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                    Originally posted by oceansize View Post

                    Aesthetic mods shouldn't be mentioned in this thread since beauty is in the eye of the beholder (if people here haven't learned this, well....). I could care less about smoked corners, black vs chrome grills, angel eyes, orange vs clear, CSL vs stock US bumper, etc.

                    Besides, in many cases the cars base color combo dictates whether or not "most" would think a certain exterior or interior mod looks good.
                    That's a good point if the rationale for inclusion is based solely on aesthetics. However, if appreciation/complaints regarding angel eyes and/or different branded CSL trunks are due to fitment or functionality then they deserve a spot on the love/hate list

                    Ex: Mile end composites diffuser making love list (perfect fit and finish), and xyz brand making the dislike list (terrible fit and finish)

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                      Originally posted by Triqzy View Post
                      5 Mods I Didn't Care Much For:
                      - Resonated section 1 (Missed the rasp)
                      - Any level of window tint (prefer OE look)
                      - Angel Eyes (liked them at first, now I'm on the fence)
                      - Removing sound deadening under rear seats
                      - Removing head shield over headers
                      Originally posted by Triqzy View Post
                      Aesthetic mods shouldn't be mentioned in this thread since beauty is in the eye of the beholder (if people here haven't learned this, well....). I could care less about smoked corners, black vs chrome grills, angel eyes, orange vs clear, CSL vs stock US bumper, etc.
                      Agreed but vast majority of “mods” (modifications) are all subjective/personal preference.

                      Hey wait a minute, you’re saying aesthetic mods shouldn’t be listed but didn’t you start out the thread listing some 😉
                      6MT SLICKTOP - OE CSL Wheels - OE CSL Brakes - CSL Rack - CSL Trunk - CSL Diffuser - AA Tune - AA Pulleys- AS 40% SSK - 4.10 Motorsport Diff - Bilstein PSS9s - H&R Swaybars - CSL Lip - Gruppe M CF Intake - Supersprint - M Track Mode

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                        5 mods I love:
                        * Autosolution SSK - as good as everyone says! Huge improvement in feel.
                        * Z3 steering rack - Same as above. Seems like a no-brainer to me.
                        * ZHP shift knob - Love the look and feel vs. stock
                        * Bavsound Stage 1 audio upgrade - Should have done this a long time ago, definitely wakes up the whole system without massive subboxes or hacking into the dash with a new h/u
                        * Upgraded projectors + angel eyes - 2005 HIDs left something to be desired and count me among those who like the angel eye "look"

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                        Mods I didn't like:
                        * Macht Schnell Elbow - not a bad part and easy to install, but probably not worth the $
                        * Cheap-o Ebay angel eyes - you get what you pay for! Less than 30 days in, they were flickering
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                        2005 6MT TiAg | 1:47.01 @ Laguna Seca
                        ..........................| 1:58.93 @ Sonoma

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                          Love:
                          -MCS 1WNR dampers with swift springs (flat ride rates)
                          -AKG shifter
                          -CPI stepped headers
                          -PFC 08 pads
                          -ZE40 Volks

                          Love/Hate:
                          -Schrick 288/280s (They seem to be the batch that was ground incorrectly so they have never been able to be timed completely right. Even still it makes great power and the power delivery rewards high rpm, which makes it driving it well very rewarding)

                          Hated:
                          -running no rear bar (since remedied)
                          -P/O used cheap paint on the CSL trunk, oxidized terribly
                          -cheap angel eyes
                          -Enkei NT03s, they look good but I have bent/cracked so many with regular track use

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                            Love
                            - 4.10 gears
                            - z3 rack
                            - Ti Exhaust
                            - Sparco Seats
                            - Carbon roof

                            Hated
                            - angel eyes
                            - black grills
                            - tint
                            - smoked lights
                            - monoball fcab

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                              Originally posted by oldFanatic View Post


                              Agreed but vast majority of “mods” (modifications) are all subjective/personal preference.

                              Hey wait a minute, you’re saying aesthetic mods shouldn’t be listed but didn’t you start out the thread listing some 😉
                              Lol good catch

                              Aesthetic mods are subjective like any other mod IMO. Catless headers can be too raspy for some but rACeCAr for others. Or Coilovers can be too stiff for some and perfect for others. Everything can be subjective

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                                Originally posted by Gearhead55 View Post
                                Love:
                                -MCS 1WNR dampers with swift springs (flat ride rates)
                                What rates are you running? Do you drive on the street much? Curious how MCS with flat ride handles the street.
                                '03.5 M3 SMG Coupe - Jet Black / Black

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