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clee1982

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Always loved M3, where do you used to track?

Originally Posted by voxsartoria
Small-timer economy coupe.

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Suspension: Ground Control systems double adjustable coilover suspension with camber plates (the camber plates allow me to adjust the front easily, although I tend to run crazy race camber even for daily use). Ground Control front and rear adjustable anti-swaybars. Lowered quite a bit compared to stock. Wheels are RAC Monolite RG-4s, cold forged in Japan and purpose built in limited numbers for the M3 (these were the first set), running Michelin PS-2s for the street.

Powertrain, etc.: AFE cold air intake. Conforti engine management software. Eisennman exhaust. Autosolutions "ultimate" short shifter. 4.10 rear differential. Brembo GT brakes all around.

Cosmetic: Most of the North American plastic interior bits have been replaced with nappa leather pieces from BMW Individual (BMW's in house "bespoke" fitters, which were unavailable in the US for the E46)...e.g., the dash and center console are leather rather than plastic. Trim pieces are in carbon fiber that I also had made in Germany using the same type of carbon fiber that is used in the M3 CSL.

I used to track and autocross quite a bit, but not these days.

- B
 

jet

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Uhh isn't that a repost vox?

You attention whore.
 

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gnatty, how do you like the fox red after a year? I have one on order with it and am wondering about long term happiness.
 

voxsartoria

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Originally Posted by LeatherSOUL
gnatty, how do you like the fox red after a year? I have one on order with it and am wondering about long term happiness.

The interior in mine is imola red and black, and I'm as happy today with it as I was seven years ago.

- B
 

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Originally Posted by voxsartoria
The interior in mine is imola red and black, and I'm as happy today with it as I was seven years ago.

- B


Haha, that's great B, thanks.
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jet

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My black on black is the greatest of all time.
 

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220MPH on the dash !
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What kind of a Hicksville does this outfit operate in ?
 

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Originally Posted by Christofuh
220MPH on the dash !
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What kind of a Hicksville does this outfit operate in ?


Chicago... maybe Obama and Blago got a ride. I wonder if it costs extra to make him put on a shirt.
 

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Originally Posted by LeatherSOUL
gnatty, how do you like the fox red after a year? I have one on order with it and am wondering about long term happiness.

Love it. Probably gets more comments at stoplights than any car I've ever had.. The color is much more muted IRL. If I had to go back, wouldn't change a thing.. Only thing that was a bit of a waste was the premium sound system.. I almost always prefer listening to the 414 hp V-8 than to music.. Did you get the 19" wheels?

Originally Posted by voxsartoria
The interior in mine is imola red and black, and I'm as happy today with it as I was seven years ago.

- B


Isn't Taxachussets a front plate state?

Originally Posted by jet
My black on black is the greatest of all time.

What is it, M3 also??
 

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Originally Posted by gnatty8
Love it. Probably gets more comments at stoplights than any car I've ever had.. The color is much more muted IRL. If I had to go back, wouldn't change a thing.. Only thing that was a bit of a waste was the premium sound system.. I almost always prefer listening to the 414 hp V-8 than to music.. Did you get the 19" wheels?

Thanks. I'm looking forward to it. Just got the 18s since I actually prefer the look and may get rims somewhere down the line.
 

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Originally Posted by LeatherSOUL
Thanks. I'm looking forward to it. Just got the 18s since I actually prefer the look and may get rims somewhere down the line.

When do you pick it up? You'll love this car. Did you get DCT or 6MT? I'd bet there are some pretty spectacular highways in your neck of the woods to really enjoy this car..
 

voxsartoria

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Originally Posted by gnatty8
Isn't Taxachussets a front plate state?

Yes, for nearly all plates, including mine.

Obviously, I choose to follow only laws that are just.


- B
 

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