Fantastic job, liam821
If you were on the original M3F, you may recall my first M3 was a 2001 PY, and it's still my favorite color by far. Current one is an 06 Mystic Blue, which I absolutely love, but still not as unique as the PY. Also much appreciate the info on the Aston brake calipers, I may do the same! I recently had SS brake lines installed, and HOLY CRAP does it make a world of difference.
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Thanks! I ordered a new rear spacer and longer wheel studs last night so once I get them i'll post up a picture. I did get the car aligned today, AR Motorsports in Portland did a great job. Car drives and looks so much better now that all the camber is in line.Originally posted by antknee View PostLeave a comment:
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that looks killar.....gonna look even better once you dial in the spacing in the rear!Leave a comment:
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It doesn't seem to rub as it is...Although I've only driven it 7 miles since getting the new wheels on. I'm taking it to a local motorsports place here in Portland tomorrow to get a proper alignment done. I'm pretty good at doing my own alignments but I don't really have a proper string setup for the M3 like I do with my Civic.Originally posted by Tbonem3 View Post
I'm running a 7" front spring and the height adjustment ring on my suspension rubs right on the tire so I ended up having to use a 12mm front spacer to clear it. I might be able to go down to a 10mm but that's cutting it really close. If I want less poke in the front I'm going to have to either get a smaller front tire or a 6" front spring.
On the rear I'm also running a 12mm spacer but it's not enough and looks funny. I stacked two spacers together just to test fit and 20mm looks perfect with just enough space to squeeze a piece of paper through at full compression so a proper spacer.
That's the bummer part about running a square setup you generally have to run spacers to make it work okay. It would be better off if my wheels were 18x9.5 +28 to start with but this was the only size they made in 18s. I did reach out to see if I could get a custom rear wheel made in 18x10" +22 but no luck. Oh well.
Once I get the alignment all done and fix the rear I'll snap some more pictures.Leave a comment:
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this is a amazing build really enjoyed watching it and looking forward to see the restLeave a comment:
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Those wheels look absolutely killer! That JDM 5 Spoke looks great on the m3.Leave a comment:
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Thanks, and yeah, 18x9.5" squared with 265/35R18s all around. I just had the tires fitted yesterday.Originally posted by akshon View Post
Just waiting on a spacer that comes tomorrow and it can finally go back down on its wheels.
All finished
And the boot floor put back together
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Thanks! I wanted something different and absolutely love the "gun blue" gunmetal color. Lots of hints of blue which look great on PY.Originally posted by Will ZCPM3 View Post
Just the plates on the bottom, pure-tech x-brace, and the bmw foam (which I haven't actually done yet, I've been really busy, but hopefully here shortly).Originally posted by Inizes View PostLeave a comment:
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Did you do a top side reinforcement or just plates on the bottom and the pure-tech x brace?Leave a comment:
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I'm finally getting around to installing the PureTech rear X-brace. Install was pretty simple, the instructions were good. Still, drilling through the floor of the car is a bit nerve-wracking!
Just test fitting...
I haven't put the carpet back in the car since I repaired the subframe a year ago. So once I finish the X-brace install I'll trim the carpet and get it all reinstalled again. I also ordered some 9" shock adjustment knobs from FA so I can stick that through the carpet as well.
Also, these finally showed up at my door!
Just loving the color!!
Couldn't wait to see what they looked like. I get tires fitted on Monday
More to come!Leave a comment:
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