Lurking is over - My BSM 6-Speed F80...

Sterling · 12-21-2015, 01:49 PM

As of 6.1.16:

Hello all,

I have built and sold too many cars over the years as I always tend to go nuts, get bored, and sell the car. I am trying to change my ways, so I have just been a serious lurker of this forum in fear of returning to business as usual.

Anywhoo... quite a few months ago I ordered my 2015 M3 just the way I wanted:

Black Sapphire Metaillic
Cloth Interior
Carbon Fiber Trim
6-Speed Manual
Harman Kardon Sound
18" Wheels
Black Kidney Grilles

As being completely stock is not an option, I installed some goodies from the getgo...

IND Cosmetics
Factory Black Side Grilles
KW HAS Kit
Macht Schnell Spacers 15mm/12mm

Next up are some light cosmetics, a little more power, and some wheels with more rubber.

New mods as of 2016:

VR Tuned ECU Upgrade
Agency Power Aeroform Carbon Fiber Lip
Agency Power Aeroform Carbon Fiber Side Skirts
Agency Power Aeroform Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser
Agency Power Downpipes
Agency Power Intakes
Evolution of Speed Intercooler
Vorsteiner Diamond Black Exhaust Tips
Volk TE37RT Black Editions - 18x9.5 & 18x11
Michelin Pilot Super Sport 265/295
3D Design Rear Spoiler
MRG Titanium Stud Kit

It has been 5k miles of awesomeness, and the reason I am posting this thread is that it has come time to do more. But before I do that, here are some pics of how she sits today:

And if you want to see the whole album, it is here.

mike@x-ph.com · 12-21-2015, 01:51 PM

Beautiful!!

Have you already decided on the products to be added in the future? (power, wheels and cosmetic)

Sterling · 12-21-2015, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Beautiful!!

Have you already decided on the products to be added in the future? (power, wheels and cosmetic)

Thank you! I have decided on the parts. Most are on order. I will post up some more details about all of that soon.

mike@x-ph.com · 12-21-2015, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sterling

Thank you! I have decided on the parts. Most are on order. I will post up some more details about all of that soon.

You are not wasting anytime are you

cotmfk · 12-21-2015, 04:11 PM

Congrats on the car, pics look fantastic!

jeff@autocouture · 12-21-2015, 04:13 PM

can't go wrong with BSM looks amazing

catch · 12-21-2015, 05:17 PM

looks awesome! even with the 18s

AYTifosi · 12-21-2015, 11:07 PM

Looks great! I wouldn't touch it.

lsturbointeg · 12-21-2015, 11:35 PM

CONGRATS!

kamichael · 12-21-2015, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

CONGRATS!

The pictures look great - you have definitely been lured by the dark side. I love BSM - my F85 X5 M is the same color. It looks great now, no need to change anything.

soobieajax325 · 12-21-2015, 11:58 PM

Well, i guess i'll be trying 12 and 15 mm spacers before i buy wheels. You have it installed 12f/15r or 15f/12r?

haynstyleM2 · 12-21-2015, 11:58 PM

car looks good with the mods so far! congrats and enjoy!

supremepower · 12-22-2015, 02:15 AM

Dang that looks awesome!

Black is one of the best colors for sure... When it's clean!

dkhm3 · 12-22-2015, 02:45 AM

looks bombass amazing.

Sterling · 12-22-2015, 12:00 PM

Thanks to everyone for the kind words. Having too much fun with this car!

Quote:

Originally Posted by soobieajax325

Well, i guess i'll be trying 12 and 15 mm spacers before i buy wheels. You have it installed 12f/15r or 15f/12r?

They are 15mm front and 12mm rear spacers. When I first installed them I had a shimmy at 80+ mph, so I took them to my wheel guy and had him balance the wheels with the spacers, no more shimmy. LOVE it.

6spdTanzM4 · 12-22-2015, 12:24 PM

Looks great! Your license plate is my favorite part.

Sterling · 12-22-2015, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiftmr2t

Looks great! Your license plate is my favorite part.

Thanks. I picked up originally many years ago for my E30, and have had it on all of my M3s since.

Pic because I should have never sold that car...

///M Dream · 12-22-2015, 01:58 PM

Car looks great. From a fellow BSM F80 M3 owner in phoenix as well.

04cobra · 12-22-2015, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catch

looks awesome! even with the 18s

Even with the 18s he says.... I think the 19s look way to big on the F80. They look OK on the F82

04cobra · 12-22-2015, 02:57 PM

What are the factory black side grilles you mentioned?

GOLFFRR · 12-22-2015, 03:01 PM

looks good!

swagon · 12-22-2015, 03:53 PM

Love the stance with the 18's.

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Sterling Dulcius ex Asperis 102 Rep 189 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Arizona iTrader: (3)	Lurking is over - My BSM 6-Speed F80... As of 6.1.16: Hello all, I have built and sold too many cars over the years as I always tend to go nuts, get bored, and sell the car. I am trying to change my ways, so I have just been a serious lurker of this forum in fear of returning to business as usual. Anywhoo... quite a few months ago I ordered my 2015 M3 just the way I wanted: Black Sapphire Metaillic Cloth Interior Carbon Fiber Trim 6-Speed Manual Harman Kardon Sound 18" Wheels Black Kidney Grilles As being completely stock is not an option, I installed some goodies from the getgo... IND Cosmetics Factory Black Side Grilles KW HAS Kit Macht Schnell Spacers 15mm/12mm Next up are some light cosmetics, a little more power, and some wheels with more rubber. New mods as of 2016: VR Tuned ECU Upgrade Agency Power Aeroform Carbon Fiber Lip Agency Power Aeroform Carbon Fiber Side Skirts Agency Power Aeroform Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser Agency Power Downpipes Agency Power Intakes Evolution of Speed Intercooler Vorsteiner Diamond Black Exhaust Tips Volk TE37RT Black Editions - 18x9.5 & 18x11 Michelin Pilot Super Sport 265/295 3D Design Rear Spoiler MRG Titanium Stud Kit It has been 5k miles of awesomeness, and the reason I am posting this thread is that it has come time to do more. But before I do that, here are some pics of how she sits today: And if you want to see the whole album, it is here. Last edited by Sterling; 06-01-2016 at 04:40 PM..
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