Alpine White M3 6MT

m3_blanc · 01-29-2023, 09:00 PM

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Hey guys it's deff been a journey! Talked to many of you all on here, lots of wisdom and positive thoughts from my experience!
Sold my 19 WRX STI 2 weeks ago.
I had ordered a 2023 6MT back in July 2022. With an estimated time of April to June of being here.

After getting rid of the STI, and looking for good deals around the US for maybe a good spec 6MT. I Found an amazing ride, made a deal overnight, got finances together and flew out to to Chattanooga TN, and drove it back home 7hrs, to North Carolina through the mountains.

I am amazing how this drives and sounds.
Purely excited!!

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Exhaust sound clips on the IG!!

6MT
826 Black Wheels
Fiona Red Interior
Carbon Trim
Carbon buckets
Carbon exterior package
Parking assistance
Drive recorder
M driver professional
Laser Lights
Shadowline Package
Carbon Roof

Mods:
Full front PPF
Ceramic Coated
Window tint 50% front 20% front/rear
Valvetronic Full Titanium Exhaust
Apex Built titanium intakes
Mad downpipes
Big Daddies mini Cats
AST Spings
H&R Spacers (15mm squared)
R44 Duckbill
50th Anniv Badges
BMW Rubber liners F/R/Trunk

Shaneartistry · 01-29-2023, 10:07 PM

Congrats! I purchased my ‘22 X5 from BMW of Chattanooga and my G80 that is scheduled to be built in a couple weeks is through them. They are nice folks over there.

2011ninja · 01-29-2023, 10:38 PM

Congratulations op the car looks fantastic!

6MT for the win!

🦅

m3_blanc · 01-30-2023, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaneartistry

Congrats! I purchased my ‘22 X5 from BMW of Chattanooga and my G80 that is scheduled to be built in a couple weeks is through them. They are nice folks over there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2011ninja

Congratulations op the car looks fantastic!

6MT for the win!

🦅

Thank you! It's been an amazing experience for sure!!

LuckyBrand · 01-30-2023, 05:17 PM

[QUOTE=firetyphoon1;29787584]Follow the car IG at: m3_blanc
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Love the titanium exhaust and intake. Awesome presence. I haven't seen that intake yet so I checked out there site. Pretty cool you can pick different colors and have something personal etched into the metal.

m3_blanc · 01-31-2023, 08:28 AM

[QUOTE=LuckyBrand;29790447]

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Originally Posted by firetyphoon1

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Love the titanium exhaust and intake. Awesome presence. I haven't seen that intake yet so I checked out there site. Pretty cool you can pick different colors and have something personal etched into the metal.

I know it's definitely worth it. I love the way the turbo sounds with valves closed! Always been a fan of the purple burnt and they match the exhaust beautifully!

Chubbiejones · 01-31-2023, 09:03 AM

Looks great!

m3_blanc · 01-31-2023, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Chubbiejones

Looks great!

Thank you!! Still have a long way to go!

Chubbiejones · 01-31-2023, 06:17 PM

Very true, but now the fun begins!

m3_blanc · 02-23-2023, 07:38 AM

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Few updates after one month:

-Mirrortap with my Uniden R3
-M Door Projectors
-Carbon Gas Cap
-Carbon Air Vent Trim
-MP Front splitter (Carpro Ceramic/Sliplo Guard)
-Mperformance Alcantara/Carbon Shift Knob

wavyyyy · 02-23-2023, 08:34 AM

Anyway to get a light up shift knob? That’s one of the things I wanna do asap.

m3_blanc · 02-23-2023, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by wavyyyy

Anyway to get a light up shift knob? That’s one of the things I wanna do asap.

Check this out. One of the guys on the FB group I moderate did it.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/6962...289/?ref=share

Luk · 02-23-2023, 10:26 AM

you guys are so lucky to be able to get Manual

id swap mine (8 speed ZF) in a heartbeat

m3_blanc · 02-23-2023, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Luk

you guys are so lucky to be able to get Manual

id swap mine (8 speed ZF) in a heartbeat

Come on over!!!

M49er · 02-24-2023, 11:08 PM

How’s the 20% percent tint at night? Looks great on the alpine white.

m3_blanc · 02-27-2023, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M49er

How’s the 20% percent tint at night? Looks great on the alpine white.

Not bad at all IMO!

jas165 · 02-27-2023, 03:19 PM

Is the shifting any different with that shift knob?

m3_blanc · 02-27-2023, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jas165

Is the shifting any different with that shift knob?

I think there is for sure!
However, there are about 4 quick mods to do for 6MTs.
I've done the first two so far, FYI.

-MP Shift Knob
-Clutch Stop Upgrade (with metal innards)
-CDV Delete
-Polyurethane Bushing

six-n-twins53 · 02-27-2023, 08:08 PM

Intake and exhaust are amazing

BMWnation · 02-28-2023, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firetyphoon1

I think there is for sure!
However, there are about 4 quick mods to do for 6MTs.
I've done the first two so far, FYI.

-MP Shift Knob
-Clutch Stop Upgrade (with metal innards)
-CDV Delete
-Polyurethane Bushing

Can you elaborate a bit more with #2 and #4
I’ve done a few mods and it’s vastly improved shifter feel and ease to shift

m3_blanc · 02-28-2023, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWnation

Can you elaborate a bit more with #2 and #4
I’ve done a few mods and it’s vastly improved shifter feel and ease to shift

Might need some elaboration from you as well. What mods did you do?

#2 Clutch Stop:
Allows faster and smoother shifts by removing the dead space between your clutch pedal and the floor. Snaps into place like your OEM clutch stop and is fully reversible. For me it made reversing uphill into my garage a lot easier.

#4 Bushing:
Even after rebuilding your manual transmission shifter with brand new BMW components or installing a short shift kit, your shifts will still be at the mercy of soft factory bushings. Designed with 100% comfort and low manufacturing costs in mind, BMW's factory carrier bushing offers a freedom of movement on all axis, resulting in "factory installed slop". Any manual transmission aficionado knows that when it comes to shifting, slop is the enemy. Causing inconsistent gear locations, embarrassing missed shifts, and an overall experience that is less than confidence inspiring.

The result of the bushing, is a complete design solution that offers much crisper shifting and a more engaging driving experience with nearly zero added gearbox noise or vibrations.

Tall Tom Cruise · 02-28-2023, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firetyphoon1

Might need some elaboration from you as well. What mods did you do?

#2 Clutch Stop:
Allows faster and smoother shifts by removing the dead space between your clutch pedal and the floor. Snaps into place like your OEM clutch stop and is fully reversible. For me it made reversing uphill into my garage a lot easier.

#4 Bushing:
Even after rebuilding your manual transmission shifter with brand new BMW components or installing a short shift kit, your shifts will still be at the mercy of soft factory bushings. Designed with 100% comfort and low manufacturing costs in mind, BMW's factory carrier bushing offers a freedom of movement on all axis, resulting in "factory installed slop". Any manual transmission aficionado knows that when it comes to shifting, slop is the enemy. Causing inconsistent gear locations, embarrassing missed shifts, and an overall experience that is less than confidence inspiring.

The result of the bushing, is a complete design solution that offers much crisper shifting and a more engaging driving experience with nearly zero added gearbox noise or vibrations.

Where can you purchase the polyurethane bushing for the g8x?

01-29-2023, 09:00 PM	#1
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