BMW M3 Cx / SSG / CF pack / Edelweiss LT3 & CS wheels

FranckF1 · 11-26-2022, 04:27 PM

Hi!

Got my 2023 M3 delivered in France a few days ago.
Ordered the 16th of August (for my birthday), no allocation system in France so was a bit worried for the waiting time. Dealer said it should be there in March, car was built in less than 2 months !

Could have got it 3 weeks ago but was away for work. A nice surprise when I came back.

Skyscraper Grey / xDrive (we don't have the logo in Europe even for the LCI) / Standard seats / Red calipers / CF Package / HK sound / Tech pack (Laser lights and more) / M Perf front lip / M Perf side vents / M Perf carbon exhaust tips

Small tint on front/rear glasses, we can't do too much in France. Heavy fines.

Coming soon :

Next week : Full ceramic coating + leather colourlock (starting this Monday) and Edelweiss LT3 in Gunmetal (already have them)

LT3 and 826M wheels will be ceramic coated too. Once finished, the LT3 will be on the car (with Michelin tyres), the 826M will be my track set (Lost the tyre lottery so the 4 Pirelli will be burnt on track then Cup 2 tyres).

In 3 weeks : M Perf HAS kit should be there for a 20mm drop.

A few pics at the dealer, more to come in a week with the LT3 on.

chicagofan00 · 11-26-2022, 04:48 PM

Looks fantastic, congrats!

g80z · 11-26-2022, 11:52 PM

Congrats! Making me excited on my ssg m3 otw!

skyscraper_g80 · 11-27-2022, 02:15 AM

Looks great, very similar spec to mine!

Art__Vandelay · 11-27-2022, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by FranckF1

Hi!

Got my 2023 M3 delivered in France a few days ago.
Ordered the 16th of August (for my birthday), no allocation system in France so was a bit worried for the waiting time. Dealer said it should be there in March, car was built in less than 2 months !

Could have got it 3 weeks ago but was away for work. A nice surprise when I came back.

Funny, almost the same situation with me (btw. I went with Skyscraper, too). Ordered the car on August 22 and the expected delivery time was estimated at 9 months at that time. Suddenly my sales person calls me at the end of October and says that it will probably be delivered already in December. Now I will pick it up next Saturday.

However, congrats on the car, looks great! I like the combo. And post pictures after you have implemented the mods.

cfm56d7b · 11-27-2022, 12:53 PM

The color is astounding - perhaps the most vivid shade of grey. Major congratulations!

FranckF1 · 11-27-2022, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Art__Vandelay

Funny, almost the same situation with me (btw. I went with Skyscraper, too). Ordered the car on August 22 and the expected delivery time was estimated at 9 months at that time. Suddenly my sales person calls me at the end of October and says that it will probably be delivered already in December. Now I will pick it up next Saturday.

However, congrats on the car, looks great! I like the combo. And post pictures after you have implemented the mods.

Seems BMW wants to push the European market a bit more from what I heard.

I'll post pics in the next few days

Cleaning/detailing/ceramic about to start in a few hours.

Jhanksm3 · 11-27-2022, 03:20 PM

In for pics

FranckF1 · 11-27-2022, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by m3_xdrive

Looks great, very similar spec to mine!

Yes sent you a DM on Insta a few weeks ago saying this. No answer, perhaps you missed it.

FranckF1 · 11-28-2022, 03:37 PM

Cosmetic work started

Kevin_The_Clean1 · 11-29-2022, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by FranckF1

Cosmetic work started

The high temp black paint on this rear box looks excellent. Wonder if they carry the same brand of paint here across the pond in the United States.

FranckF1 · 11-29-2022, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

The high temp black paint on this rear box looks excellent. Wonder if they carry the same brand of paint here across the pond in the United States.

I'll try to get the brand name!

FranckF1 · 12-03-2022, 04:25 PM

Ceramic and leather treatment done on the whole car + OEM wheels +... Edelweiss LT3 wheels, now on !

Black and white carbon BMW logos everywhere.

Enjoy the pics

Last pic shows the car with springs in good position after 200 kilometers. Next on my list is the BMW HAS kit install (hopefully before XMas)

Tell me what you think

997CABOVA · 12-07-2022, 06:58 AM

Awesome looking sedan congrats Mate

What color are those LT3??

About to order a set for my G83 love them

Nado · 12-07-2022, 09:37 AM

great idea on painting the rear muffler box. Ill have to add that to my list, if I can find the right high temp paint that will hold.

Kevin_The_Clean1 · 12-08-2022, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

The high temp black paint on this rear box looks excellent. Wonder if they carry the same brand of paint here across the pond in the United States.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FranckF1

I'll try to get the brand name!

Someday, try to get us more info on that high temp paint you selected for the rear muffler box section. Looks like others are curious about this too!

OF Hero · 12-08-2022, 12:14 PM

Some days I wish I had gone with Skyscraper Grey instead. Shows off the lines so damn well.

Nice wheels... looking forward to seeing the finished product. Enjoy!

FranckF1 · 12-08-2022, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 997CABOVA

Awesome looking sedan congrats Mate

What color are those LT3??

About to order a set for my G83 love them

Gunmetal, just perfect !

FranckF1 · 12-08-2022, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

Someday, try to get us more info on that high temp paint you selected for the rear muffler box section. Looks like others are curious about this too!

Here it is. The brand name is Motip, I don't know if you get that in the US.

French link so you have the image: https://www.auto-doc.fr/motip/7783247

FranckF1 · 12-08-2022, 02:43 PM

Finished with tips on

Nado · 12-08-2022, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FranckF1

Here it is. The brand name is Motip, I don't know if you get that in the US.

French link so you have the image: https://www.auto-doc.fr/motip/778324

How many cans did it take you?

FranckF1 · 12-08-2022, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Nado

How many cans did it take you?

No idea how many you need. The painter used the pro version, the one you can put in a spray tool kit. But this is the brand : Motip/800°C max.

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FranckF1 First Lieutenant 1042 Rep 311 Posts Drives: M3 (G80,Euro) Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Montpellier (France) iTrader: (0)	BMW M3 Cx / SSG / CF pack / Edelweiss LT3 & CS wheels Hi! Got my 2023 M3 delivered in France a few days ago. Ordered the 16th of August (for my birthday), no allocation system in France so was a bit worried for the waiting time. Dealer said it should be there in March, car was built in less than 2 months ! Could have got it 3 weeks ago but was away for work. A nice surprise when I came back. Skyscraper Grey / xDrive (we don't have the logo in Europe even for the LCI) / Standard seats / Red calipers / CF Package / HK sound / Tech pack (Laser lights and more) / M Perf front lip / M Perf side vents / M Perf carbon exhaust tips Small tint on front/rear glasses, we can't do too much in France. Heavy fines. Coming soon : Next week : Full ceramic coating + leather colourlock (starting this Monday) and Edelweiss LT3 in Gunmetal (already have them) LT3 and 826M wheels will be ceramic coated too. Once finished, the LT3 will be on the car (with Michelin tyres), the 826M will be my track set (Lost the tyre lottery so the 4 Pirelli will be burnt on track then Cup 2 tyres). In 3 weeks : M Perf HAS kit should be there for a 20mm drop. A few pics at the dealer, more to come in a week with the LT3 on. Attached Images __________________ Current: 2023 ///M3 Competition xDrive - SSG Last edited by FranckF1; 03-22-2023 at 02:38 PM..
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