[M3AWD]

Originally Posted by luvmym3

Here you go. Let me know what specific items you still want to see.
I would recommend the investment. To get the equivalent of after market carbon fiber accessories would cost well over $5000 installed. I think it's a bargain at $4700.

Thank you! The front & rear pics you posted show the CF well against the gloss black trim and Portimao Blue paint. I think it's a go for me

Originally Posted by Rick955

It's just not worth that crazy $4700. You get a few pieces of CF. If they included the side skirts, grill, and other shiny black pieces, perhaps... but you don't even get CF on the side plates! Wait for aftermarket and you'll get them all for a fraction of that price. I also think the spoiler is a bit too small. It just doesn't seem to compliment those big side skirts and the other front and rear plastics which are all quite large. I'll look for aftermarket, maybe a 1/2 or 1" taller.

I like the design & look of the OEM CF parts, specially the intakes & diffuser. I prefer OEM vs. aftermarket now that I entered the 40's

I'm thinking the aftermarket will offer some nice options but to get BMW-like quality the price isn't going to be less than $3k buying them in bits & pieces. Then there's installation and what to do with the stock parts.

I'll pay a premium for OEM but I want to make sure the color of the car allows the CF parts to pop, unlike on Black or Dravit Grey for example! They will look perfect on colors like Alpine White or Brooklyn Grey.

[JSCO]

PB is stunning in person...I was surprised with my own conclusion..Enjoy OP

[mjr24]

Those blue seats are pretty dope!

[Giggler]

beautiful!

[j23]

Car looks great. Congrats.

Still can't get over that rear caliper.

[SCS55]

Looks great!
I'm really liking it. Front rotor detail, wow!
Back end picture, bad ass!
275's upfront, massive!
The seats, what a pop of color!
Enjoy.

[j23]

BTW, if we don't opt for driver's assistance nor parking assistance pack, do we still get that ridiculous off-center square in the grilles?

[Scorp!on]

Originally Posted by Rick955

It's just not worth that crazy $4700. You get a few pieces of CF. If they included the side skirts, grill, and other shiny black pieces, perhaps... but you don't even get CF on the side plates! Wait for aftermarket and you'll get them all for a fraction of that price. I also think the spoiler is a bit too small. It just doesn't seem to compliment those big side skirts and the other front and rear plastics which are all quite large. I'll look for aftermarket, maybe a 1/2 or 1" taller.

You get Front intakes, Mirror caps, Spoiler and the massive Diffuser.
What else you want for that price ? a CF bonnet ?

BTT:
That car looks amazing in Portimao Blue !!

[floridaorange]

Could you post a simple walk-around video? Love the color! Congrats

[CanuckM]

Looks great - Congrats!

[stulio2181]

I don't understand the grill. I just can't get over it. Sideline view looks like a Mustang, which isn't a diss, but bland. Whoever is designing M cars needs to be fired. Immediately.

[HawaiianShirtGuy]

Originally Posted by stulio2181

I don't understand the grill. I just can't get over it. Sideline view looks like a Mustang, which isn't a diss, but bland. Whoever is designing M cars needs to be fired. Immediately.

Have you seen one in person? I'm like most other people: in person, the grill isn't nearly the issue it seems to be from the press photos.

[m20e3087]

Congrats!!

[cfm56d7b]

Originally Posted by chicagofan00

Looks great and congrats! Bold choice to go with blue on blue but I think it turned out well.

Totally agree. The blue on blue choice has enough blue blood to challenge San Marino Blue - for a short time as SMB is out of this world blue.

Fantastic car. Congratulations!

[ct335i]

Originally Posted by luvmym3

All,
Excited to share initial pictures of my pickup on Friday.

Here are the specs, and some pics to highlight a few things.
The car looks even better in person, the colors are amazing, and the initial driving experience it awesome. I have had an E90 M3 Manual for 12 years now with many years of track time, and its a completely different driving experience... all upgraded is the simplest way i can describe it.

Can't wait to take it to the track and really experience it to the fullest.

Looks great, congrats!

[luvmym3]

Originally Posted by ROBERT1183

great looking combo. how are the shifts on the trans. contemplating going with the competition package over the 6speed.

Honestly, there are so many options to tweak to each drivers needs.
I was most worried of the full "automatic" feeling after driving my E90 manual for so long with no complaints.

By setting the ZF shift settings to the most aggressive of 3 built in settings BMW gives you , I honestly felt like I was behind a much more potent race car , and then to keep those settings and then just use the paddle shifters instead to do my own shifts.... it made my smile bigger and bigger.... there is so many options to adjust, I can't imagine with future over-the-air downloads, why each driver can't get the setting they enjoy the most.

Enjoy your rides ... even after Day 2 of driving it... i know I am glad I took the cold plunge with nothing more than faith in BMW M that they iterate on feedback and use the Nürburgring to extract as much as they can with the technology available today.

Thanks for all the kind words and wishes, there are enough options for everyone based upon their budget, their priorities, and how they will practically use their vehicle.. either for looks or for full on track/racing. Its a new foundation, and I look forward to the inspiring pictures of what others do to their future cars....

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by tallshortguy

Beautiful shade of blue. Going between this and brooklyn gray for my future purchase.

I just had a great look at Brooklyn Grey at my dealer this weekend. Need to find a way to downscale the pics to upload...

[luvmym3]

Originally Posted by j23

BTW, if we don't opt for driver's assistance nor parking assistance pack, do we still get that ridiculous off-center square in the grilles?

No, it's only there if you opt for the driving assistance package. Being in the MD/DC/VA area, i wanted the creature comfort of traffic-jam assist so it truly can be a daily driver for all needs.

The sensor array placement is odd, and agree it throws off the symmetry, but being an engineer, i frankly can't find another place BMW could have placed it otherwise. If the license plate ever makes it onto the front, it will distract from the sensor placement and all will be ok!

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by HawaiianShirtGuy

Have you seen one in person? I'm like most other people: in person, the grill isn't nearly the issue it seems to be from the press photos.

It's odd... I could not wrap my brain around how the car looked as I looked at it and how the pictures I took make it look... sounds silly but you have to walk up to this car and walk around it... such a different feel from ALL the pictures I've been pouring over.

[Ghostriderf80]

Originally Posted by luvmym3

All,
Excited to share initial pictures of my pickup on Friday.

Here are the specs, and some pics to highlight a few things.
The car looks even better in person, the colors are amazing, and the initial driving experience it awesome. I have had an E90 M3 Manual for 12 years now with many years of track time, and its a completely different driving experience... all upgraded is the simplest way i can describe it.

Can't wait to take it to the track and really experience it to the fullest.

List of mods to do :

Euro front bumper
Lower w K/w magnetic ride, corner balance
M-Performance body kit
Or body kit to fix the grill.
Tint
Tune
Kline Design Exhaust
High flow cats
BBS F1R wheels
Wider tires
Bigger brakes full CCB
Change all links to solid
Upgrade speakers
fix all squeaks and rattles
ceramic coat

Not sure what else I am missing.

[flanast]

Can't wait to get your driving impressions once breakin is done, particularly on the track. Congratulations on a beautiful car

[scoale]

Originally Posted by luvmym3

Hahaha... thanks! Who said i got rid of it?
I love that V8 w/ Manual and sound! Kids dont want to learn to drive a stick so I keep it to myself ....

Great move! Only thing better than one M3 is two