Just introducing my 2011 E92 M Sport 6MT Space Gray...

devtec · 07-23-2014, 01:55 AM

Hi all,

This is my first BMW, purchased a few months ago stock with about 15k on it in great condition. Came from a Honda Prelude and Mazda RX-8 previously, waited many years to get a 3 and finally have one. Love this car: quality machine, brilliant driving experience. Enjoying it even more now after a bit of customization...

Look forward to being a part of the community. Thanks for having a look.

List of mods so far...

ENGINE:
Dinan Stage 2 Software (previous owner)
aFe Magnum FLOW Pro Dry S Air Filter
BMW Performance Exhaust

TRANSMISSION:
UUC Evo3 Short Shift Kit
UUC RK6A-L Shift Knob with Custom 6spd M Insert
Ultimate Clutch Pedal
Zeckhausen Modified CDV
Rogue Engineering Transmission Mounts
Amsoil Synchromesh MTF (5W-30)
Dimple Magnetic Drain Plug

SUSPENSION/WHEELS/BRAKES:
Bilstein B12 Pro-Kit Suspension
Avant Garde M359 Wheels (F: 19x9ET35, R: 19x10ET38)
Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires (F: 235/35R19, R: 275/30R19)

EXTERIOR:
Window Tint (35% F & R)
BMW Performance Black Grills
Painted Reflectors
M3 Rear Lip Spoiler
Clear License Plate Cover
Stainless Steel Torx License Plate Bolts

INTERIOR:
CG Lock Seatbelt Stabilizer
Neodymium Magnet Phone Mount
Driver's Side Sunglasses Holder

LIGHTING/ELECTRICAL:
Lamin-X Headlight and Foglight Protective Covers (Tint, 40mil Clear)
Custom LED Interior Set
CREE LED Reverse Lights

FUTURE PLANS:
M3 Style Side Skirts
Bimmertech Rear View Camera Retrofit with Dynamic Parking Lines
Musicar Level 3 Audio System
Refinish AG M359s in Stainless Steel at next tire change

Then I'm done!

Deluxx3 · 07-23-2014, 02:17 AM

Love car!

Congrats

Alen E90 · 07-23-2014, 02:53 AM

nice ride, congrats! IMO you chose the best mods but btw you should get a set of color-matched reflectors asap! thanks for sharing the pics

devtec · 07-23-2014, 03:00 AM

Thanks Alen, agree, got them, just need to install!

Phil325i · 07-23-2014, 04:20 AM

Very tasteful and tasty mods. Congrats - you've blended form and function perfectly IMHO...

TurboAL47 · 07-23-2014, 05:40 AM

Looking great. A lot of good stuff done in a short time.

ihc95 · 07-23-2014, 05:46 AM

Gorgeous car man!

Bdifferent · 07-23-2014, 05:57 AM

Nice upgrade and great mileage. She looks good congrats. I'm loving the M package.

wdeerfield · 07-23-2014, 07:00 AM

Car looks great and the mods you have done are tasteful. oh.. and welcome!

i want to laugh at the mod of stainless license plate bolts but i did the same

3neati · 07-23-2014, 07:16 AM

She's a beauty

Eat.Sleep.Race · 07-23-2014, 07:17 AM

wow!!! Very nice!

Love every mod done, very thought out and tasteful

Blindside_137 · 07-23-2014, 07:20 AM

Nice car! I thought the headlights looked a bit dark. Makes sense with the tint.

BAL278 · 07-23-2014, 09:01 AM

Super clean car! enjoy

e90Cam · 07-23-2014, 09:23 AM

Lovely car, super clean

steve_eclipse · 07-23-2014, 11:29 AM

Nice whip!!!

335m · 07-23-2014, 11:36 AM

Looks great, very classy.

Have you considered 5mm spacers in the rear? I'm not sure if the Bilstein kit comes with CC adjustment but your fronts are noticeably more flush than your rears.

mikex25 · 07-23-2014, 01:25 PM

what shift knob is that?

VMRWheels · 07-23-2014, 01:30 PM

Looking good! Very clean

JET335 · 07-23-2014, 02:07 PM

amazing car, great choice of mods. looks great

devtec · 07-23-2014, 03:12 PM

Thanks all for the compliments. Great to share my appreciation of the car with other enthusiasts.

Thanks for the suggestion 335m. I just got the wheels put on so was just enjoying even having them... will take a closer look at the rear and see if I should put in some 5mm spacers. Do others with the AG M359 routinely use 5mm in the rear? It's such a popular wheel on this board.

Mikex25, the shift knob is the UUC RK6A-L. Love it. It's a very heavy knob, a quality machined piece. Goes very well with the SSK and smooths things out nicely. I also like a spherical knob; i find it to be the most comfortable shape and like the substance in the hand. The leather avoids temp problems when hot, and matches the interior perfectly. So I highly recommend this knob. One downside though is that you cannot get a 6spd shift pattern emblem for it. I actually ended up color printing my own shift pattern and covering it with some laser cut clear acrylic. Still making some adjustments, but will post a writeup when it's perfect. It would also be quite easy to make it illuminated. Maybe I will someday...

Blindside, yes, used a tinted Lamin-X. Wanted to protect my lights, but I also prefer how on the pre-LCIs the housing around the headlight projectors is black (vs chrome on the LCI). It doesn't look nearly as good, but the tint is an attempt to approach this look.

335m · 07-23-2014, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devtec

Thanks for the suggestion 335m. I just got the wheels put on so was just enjoying even having them... will take a closer look at the rear and see if I should put in some 5mm spacers. Do others with the AG M359 routinely use 5mm in the rear? It's such a popular wheel on this board.

Someone can chime in if I am incorrect but I believe putting a small amount of negative camber in the rear with a 5mm spacer will not cause rubbing, if you roll your fenders it would be even safer. That's why I was asking if your coilovers had CC adjustment.

But to be honest it looks great already, and putting a 5mm spacer/adjusting CC/re-alignment/fender modification is a lot of work to close that small gap.

skate_E92 · 07-23-2014, 03:40 PM

awesome and enjoy! (im always jealous of the lci)

07-23-2014, 01:55 AM	#1
devtec Private 6 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 6MT M Sport Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (1)	Just introducing my 2011 E92 M Sport 6MT Space Gray... Hi all, This is my first BMW, purchased a few months ago stock with about 15k on it in great condition. Came from a Honda Prelude and Mazda RX-8 previously, waited many years to get a 3 and finally have one. Love this car: quality machine, brilliant driving experience. Enjoying it even more now after a bit of customization... Look forward to being a part of the community. Thanks for having a look. List of mods so far... ENGINE: Dinan Stage 2 Software (previous owner) aFe Magnum FLOW Pro Dry S Air Filter BMW Performance Exhaust TRANSMISSION: UUC Evo3 Short Shift Kit UUC RK6A-L Shift Knob with Custom 6spd M Insert Ultimate Clutch Pedal Zeckhausen Modified CDV Rogue Engineering Transmission Mounts Amsoil Synchromesh MTF (5W-30) Dimple Magnetic Drain Plug SUSPENSION/WHEELS/BRAKES: Bilstein B12 Pro-Kit Suspension Avant Garde M359 Wheels (F: 19x9ET35, R: 19x10ET38) Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires (F: 235/35R19, R: 275/30R19) EXTERIOR: Window Tint (35% F & R) BMW Performance Black Grills Painted Reflectors M3 Rear Lip Spoiler Clear License Plate Cover Stainless Steel Torx License Plate Bolts INTERIOR: CG Lock Seatbelt Stabilizer Neodymium Magnet Phone Mount Driver's Side Sunglasses Holder LIGHTING/ELECTRICAL: Lamin-X Headlight and Foglight Protective Covers (Tint, 40mil Clear) Custom LED Interior Set CREE LED Reverse Lights FUTURE PLANS: M3 Style Side Skirts Bimmertech Rear View Camera Retrofit with Dynamic Parking Lines Musicar Level 3 Audio System Refinish AG M359s in Stainless Steel at next tire change Then I'm done! Last edited by devtec; 07-23-2014 at 03:47 PM..
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devtec Private 6 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 6MT M Sport Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (1)	Thanks Alen, agree, got them, just need to install!
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Bdifferent Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 296 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Georgia iTrader: (1)	Nice upgrade and great mileage. She looks good congrats. I'm loving the M package.
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devtec Private 6 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 6MT M Sport Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (1)	Thanks all for the compliments. Great to share my appreciation of the car with other enthusiasts. Thanks for the suggestion 335m. I just got the wheels put on so was just enjoying even having them... will take a closer look at the rear and see if I should put in some 5mm spacers. Do others with the AG M359 routinely use 5mm in the rear? It's such a popular wheel on this board. Mikex25, the shift knob is the UUC RK6A-L. Love it. It's a very heavy knob, a quality machined piece. Goes very well with the SSK and smooths things out nicely. I also like a spherical knob; i find it to be the most comfortable shape and like the substance in the hand. The leather avoids temp problems when hot, and matches the interior perfectly. So I highly recommend this knob. One downside though is that you cannot get a 6spd shift pattern emblem for it. I actually ended up color printing my own shift pattern and covering it with some laser cut clear acrylic. Still making some adjustments, but will post a writeup when it's perfect. It would also be quite easy to make it illuminated. Maybe I will someday... Blindside, yes, used a tinted Lamin-X. Wanted to protect my lights, but I also prefer how on the pre-LCIs the housing around the headlight projectors is black (vs chrome on the LCI). It doesn't look nearly as good, but the tint is an attempt to approach this look. Last edited by devtec; 07-23-2014 at 03:34 PM..
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