It hasn't even been a full year since the departure of my previous E90 M3 after driving some various vehicles in between the short duration, I missed the daily duties, high-rev V8 and the modern technology amenities so I couldn't resist when I saw this beauty sitting on the lot @ Long Beach BMW. It was a bit more in terms of price & options of what I wanted but I will give it up to Will Shaw @ LB BMW for making some magic happen for me... no b*lls*it

2011 Mineral White/ Black
DCT
ZCP (I know a waste for someone modifying but waiting sucks too...)
Premium, etc...
blah blah blah... you get the picture

Like how I do with any of my other daily driver/ project cars, I try to waste a minimal amount of time getting started and attacking the areas that I do not like out of the box.

Being in the apparel & sneaker business, everything has to sit proper and clean and the condition and style of way my car is represented is an extension of myself. I am fortunate enough to have a shop that can withstand my pickiness, time frames and constant email bombing from me

This time around, I hooked up with EAS Family to get this build started. The objective on this E92 isn't to build the most powerful or the gaudiest of CF & FRP body parts all around. I had simple objectives and I knew my modding would be a culmination of compromises, comfort and reliability. An oxymoron for anyone that knows what is involved with car tuning these days...

1) daily driving practicality 2) clean aesthetics, as Tom @ EAS says to me all the time, "less is more" and 3) and still FUN @ 3-4x a year track duties

BUT....

That all changed when SEMA 2011 came around and phase 2 then 3 followed... Like all my other previous projects, my creativity and boredom took over and here you go!

*** I will be using this as my official build thread for this particular vehicle! ***

1 Week Old - AiB LED, KW Variant 3, Macht Schnell EDC Modules, Macht Schnell 20/15 spacers, Akrapovic "Black Edition" Evolution Exhaust System, Akrapovic Delete-R




UPDATE 10.31.11 *** SEMA BOUND ***

[U2B]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJeYluh-2GY[/U2B]











































*** Current Modifications List *** (as of 2.24.12)

Engine:
VF Engineering VF620 Supercharger Kit
Vorsteiner Titanium Exhaust
Challenge Race X Pipe (Cat Delete(s) + Secondary Resonators)

Suspension:
KW Variant 3 Coilovers
Brembo GT F/R 380mm 6 Piston Front/ 4 Piston Rear

Wheels:
Volk Racing G12 20x9 +20 20x10 +20 ((2)Formula Silver Double Machining + (2)Double Machining Limited Black)
Yokohama S Drive 255/30/20 & 285/30/20
Vorsteiner VS110 19x10 +28 19x11 +25 (Textured Gunmetal)
Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 265/30/19 & 295/30/19
Macht Schnell TPMS Module
Macht Schnell 5mm Spacer

Exterior:
Vorsteiner GTS3 Front Bumper
Vorsteiner GTS-V Carbon Rear Diffuser
Vorsteiner Aero Bootlid
AiB Version 4.0 LED Angel Eyes
BMW Edition Black Chrome Kidneys & Side Gills

Interior
(2) Recaro Japan SR-7 Adjustable Seats Black
(2) Recaro Japan Floor Mounts + Rails + Slider System

Coding:
DVD in Motion
Air Bag Error Light Off (Racing Seat Install Purposes)
Seatblet Error Light Off (Racing Seat Install Purposes)
Eurocode Amber Corner Light Delete (Only Want Focus on AiB w/o the hideous Orange Corner Light Distractions)
One Touch Window Operations w/ Doors Open
Remote Window Roll Up/ Down
Remote Window Fold In/ Out
Gas Light Alert @ 1/8 Tank (versus standard 1/4)

Update 5.03.12

Brembo GT Front/ Rear 380 installed

 

just for s*its & giggles, some of my old previous builds...

Previous Daily Driver/ Project Car Builds from oldest to newest

E46 M3 I








CLS55




ASM 350Z








Porsche 911










E90 M3










Mini Cooper S








E46 M3 II

 

2.5 Week Old - 1200 mile service done @ Crevier BMW - added Macht Schnell Intake Elbow, Macht Schnell Drop-In Filter, Macht Schnell Pulley(s), Tom @ EAS bells & whistles coding for DVD in Motion/ Windows/ Euro Code Spec Lighting, Trinity Autosport LED Interior Treatment, IND Painted Reflectors, OEM BMW Black Chrome Side Gills & Kidneys, Volk Racing G2 Gloss Black 19x9.5/10.5 w/ 275/30/19 & 305/30/19

Engine Modifications:



Better Exterior Glamor photos c/o of Anthony @ EAS

 

UPDATED look as of 8.15.11

Going for more of a track look and I have couple of track days coming up... attempting to kill 2 birds with 1 stone

Additional Items to Add
TE37 SL
18x9.5 +22 w/ 265/35/18 Hankook RS-3
18x10.5 +20 285/35/18 Hankook RS-3
Wheelmate Stud Conversion
Muteki SR48 Extended Lug Nuts
Macht Schnell TPMS Delete Module (SO CRUCIAL)
EAS Coding (Auto Mirror Fold on Lock, Auto Window Roll Up on Lock, Euro Spec Corner Light delete, Navigation Accept Screen Delete, DVD in Motion... video coming soon)

 

UPDATE 8.18.11

Final Minor Updates before my car sits @ the KW Suspension Booth for Motion Show Long Beach.

Been looking for Carbon Fiber accents but I am insistent they have to be 1x1 weave. So BMW Performance decided to fail by making their parts 2x2 when their own Coupe Roof is 1x1... smh

But I was fortunate to cop the EAS 1x1 Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers & Hood Vents to create a contrast accent piece to my build theme. They are beautiful pieces and the fact they have OEM base makes fitment AWESOME... "snap, snap, flush" - install instructions right there

"People" have been pondering why did I go with blue seats (besides the fact they are limited, Japan Model only to fit my tiny frame and 2K a piece, who cares right???)

blue accents c/o Rays & Muteki Limited Edition Burning Blue

Well... I think the images will show you why below

I think I am done for now, just wanted to celebrate 1 month of ownership

matchy matchy... sneaker game foundation carries over to the whips!






EAS 1x1 Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers & Hood Vent Covers




Some Morning Shots in my parking lot

 

UPDATE 8.24.11

Glamor Shots c/o Anthony @ EAS

This is post 2011 Motion Show when my car was displayed @ the KW Suspension Booth

Engine:
Macht Schnell Intake Elbow
Macht Schnell Drop In Filter
Macht Schnell Pulleys
Akrapovic "Black Edition" Evo System
Akrapovic "Black Edition" Titanium Tips
Akrapovic Delete-R

Suspension:
KW Adjustable Spring Sleeve Kit

Wheels:
Volk Racing TE37 SL w/ Volk Blue Stickers 18x9.5 +22 18x10.5 +20
Hankook RS-3 265/35/18 285/35/18
Macht Schnell TPMS Module (no TPMS lights and I get to use the Volk Valve Stems...Crispy)

Exterior:
Vorsteiner Carbon Fiber 1x1 Splitters
EAS Carbon Fiber 1x1 Mirror Cap Replacements
EAS Carbon Fiber 1x1 Hood Vent Replacements
AiB Version 4.0 LED Angel Eyes
BMW Editions Black Chrome Kidneys & Side Gills
IND Mineral White Painted Reflectors

Interior
(2) Recaro x ASM RS-G Limited Blue Seats
(2) Macht Schnell Raw Aluminum Side Brackets
(2) Macht Schnell Polish Floor Mounts
(2) Recaro Sliders w/ Customized Slide Pull Mechanism

Coding:
DVD in Motion
Air Bag Error Light Off (Racing Seat Install Purposes)
Seatblet Error Light Off (Racing Seat Install Purposes)
Eurocode Amber Corner Light Delete (Only Want Focus on AiB w/o the hideous Orange Corner Light Distractions)
One Touch Window Operations w/ Doors Open
Remote Window Roll Up/ Down
Remote Window Fold In/ Out
Gas Light Alert @ 1/8 Tank (versus standard 1/4)

Enough Text, Images Below

 

*** UPDATED POST SEMA: 11.17.2011 ***

photos c/o Anthony @ EAS

wheel color might not be for everyone but I love pushing the envelope of stereotypical BMW modding. This is a teaser to the 2nd look scheme to end 2011

not shown

My standard Brembo GT Red Calipers arrived yesterday... I would of not got them in time for SEMA and as a result, I got spoiled with the gorgeous GTR calipers which not have to be returned back to Vorsteiner and they will TRULY be missed....

Updated:
Volk TE37
Red (original Volk paint, SPECIAL order)
18x9.5 w/ Hankook RS3 265/35/18
18x10.5 w/ Hankook RS3 285/35/18
Project Kics Neo Chro R40 Lug Nuts

 

final shots prior to part out
12/9/2011

 

parted out the ride thinking I would be switching into another car right away... midway through the decision, had a change of heart and decided to wait for that perfect optioned car to run past me...

so until then, I couldn't handle being a 100% stock so decided to just update the shoes for 2012...

no need for introduction on the wheels, been there, done that, the rolex of wheels aka BBS LM's + Arqray Exhaust

 

Updated 2.23.12

*** teaser content ***

Version 3.0 rebuild in process...

1st delivery of parts:
Vorsteiner GTS3 Front Bumper (paint & install c/o Lawrence @ Tri Star)
Vorsteiner Aero Bootlid
Vorsteiner Titanium Exhaust (install c/o EAS)
Volk Racing G12 20x9 +20 20x10 +20 (1 side Formula Silver Double Machining, the shown side Double Machining Limited Black)
Yokohama S Drive 255/30/20 & 285/30/20

Lawrence @ Tri Star final prep, clean up and hardware install before mounting on my hoopty...


Comparison of OEM Euro Style Bumper vs. Vorsteiner GTS3


Flossing the Vorsteiner Fitment




neighborhood watch


*** BONUS ***

Exhaust installed, strapped down for dyno time @ EAS


Vorsteiner Titanium Exhaust + Mastermind X Pipe (cat delete + 2 secondary resonators)
Video Clips of Mastermind X Pipe + Vorsteiner Titanium Exhaust
[U2B]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNApLE_VCq4[/U2B]

 

3.7.12

still rebuilding from my previous COMPLETE PART OUT #smh

almost back to where I was but this time with a new TWIST !

NEW MODIFICATIONS:
Vorsteiner VS110 Textured Gunmetal 19x10 & 19x11
Yokohama AD08 265/30/19 and 295/30/19
KW Variant 3 Coilovers w/ EDC Modules

I let my paint cure for a week so it was not ready for the final details and wet sanding. During the curing process, I went to Best Tint and FINALLY got my Solar Gard Ceramic Tint. 75 Windshield and 40 all around. Perfect timing as I heard it will be sunny and in the 80's for the LTBMW meet this weekend!

here are a couple of fresh out of wet sand Body Shop pictures I snapped with my POS iPhone 4S camera.

Professional Shots to be taken this Saturday so see you all @ our Attic Booth for the LTBMW Meet!

 

Do you own the Attic by chance? I am guessing yes. I buy a lot of clothes from you guys. I love your store, everytime I come to LA I make it a point to visit.

Also, the cars are sick!!!

Mitch M
AMS

 

Sick...Just sick....

 

wow! well done! like the e92...as well as all your prev rides.

 

thanks for the support!

next time ask for me, my car is usually there in front of the shop daily so I am easy to find