Jc05e46m3's YMB/SO Build Journal

[jc05e46m3]

My car is sitting at the VPC in Oxnard, CA, so I decided to be just like @Money2536 and start my F82 M4 Journal. I never did journals for my E46 or E92, so I figure maybe it's time.

I live in Southern California, having moved here in October of 2013 for a new military assignment. It's been culture shock to me how expensive the cost of living is out here (in comparison with where I grew up in southeastern GA), but conversely, the car scene is literally 100x that of anywhere on the East Coast that I have been. Living just a couple minutes from places like HRE, HG Motorsports, and TAG Motorsports and then roughly an hour from EAS, VMR, Vorsteiner, BMS, etc., I am incredibly lucky to have reached the epicenter of the best of the best of the major suppliers to the market. Now if only I could get iND, AUTOcouture, BW and Turner to follow suit .

I don't exactly have a sob story since my life has been far from bad, but anyway, I grew up almost equidistant between Savannah, GA and Jacksonville, FL in a small town and a not-so-good neighborhood. My father was a career Marine and my mother was civil service while there. Neither went to college, but definitely gave me literally everything they possibly could while leaving nothing to themselves to show for themselves. They taught me fiscal responsibility and how to work hard for what I wanted. That being said, I purchased and drove a used Honda (from them) through high school and my time at Annapolis. It ended up getting most of my $$ and was turbocharged among plenty of other things. Nearing graduation, I decided it was time for something more reliable. I was set on the new '09 Accord Coupe V6 after a test drive, but couldn't stomach the new car price. Later that day, I saw a newly commissioned officer with an incredibly attractive girlfriend driving an E46 IR/Black M3 vert and remembered when I saw an LSB M3 at BMW of Jacksonville back in 2001 and was instantly hooked. I began my search and after looking at 9 different cars, I blew some of my "career starter loan" (which was a really great deal with $32.5k at 0.5% interest) and jumped into a 2005 E46 TiAg/IR that with about 6 months left of warranty and with only H&R sport springs. Three years and a couple E46 specific issues later, I decided to make a change. After saving money on two deployments, I ended up ordering an AW/FR E92 M3 to reward myself. Now, two years and another deployment later, I got reassigned to SD and absolutely love it here. I decided it was time for another change and was dead set on throwing an ESS kit on my E92, but continued the quarter-life crisis by ordering a F82 M4 in YMB/SO.

I was very fortunate to earn an appointment to the Naval Academy and with some academic struggle and perseverance, I was able to attend and graduate from Annapolis with a BSME. Similar to Money2536, my DNA is "Engineer." ((but maybe not as extreme)) Anyway, please don't take offense from my sarcasm or how high-strung I can be at times. It's never personal .

Anyway, Here are the details of the F82:
2015 M4 Coupe
Yas Marina Blue Metallic
Sakhir Orange/Black Extended Merino Leather
Executive Package
Lighting Package
19" Black Light-Alloy Wheel Double-SpokeStyle 437M
Adaptive M Suspension
Manual Transmission
Enhanced USB
Harman Kardon Surround Sound System
Destination & Handling

I received $3,000 off MSRP from my dealer (including my $1K USAA discount)

My thoughts/opinions on options:

-My E92 was to Alpine White/Fox Red, so I opted to change things up completely, but continue the "red" leather trend.
-I didn't get full leather. In anything other than SO, I think it is a must, but I hated how the red came up onto the dash on the passenger side (similar to the extended FR in the E92 which I also didn't like).
-LED lights. Just like Money's thoughts, I don't care as much about the headlights as I do the angel eyes (I upgraded both my E46 and E92). They look years better than the standard, so I got the package.
-Black Wheels. I'll probably go aftermarket, but wanted the black trend.
-Manual Transmission. Enough said.
-HK. I added it. I'm sure I won't love it, but for $875, I figured that was much better than the ~$1900 price point of the E92.
-Cameras. Just more stuff to break.

I hope my passion and love for these cars might help others feel better about themselves or show to their gfs and wives and say, "Look babe, this guy is way worse than me!!!".

I'm Jason, I'm 27, and I'm incredibly blessed and humbled to be here.

[jc05e46m3]

Update 1:

2nd day of having the car. Girlfriend and I installed some parts yesterday, to include:

iND Engine Cover
iND Painted Front Reflectors
iND Gloss Black Grilles
iND Gloss Black Side Gills

Brought the car up to @tom @ eas and the great guys up there installed:

H&R Sport M4 Specific Springs
MS 15f/12r Wheel Spacers
Extended Lug Bolts

Also got to see Tom's car and I LOVE the AY. Looks amazing in person!

Here are some pics of how she sits ATM. I will post more pictures tomorrow.

Enjoy!

[Boostin FD]

Love the e92... That's the color I'm going with on my M4. Looking forward to more updates bud.

[W///]

Congrats man, looking forward to see what you do with your car. Hoping to join in a couple of years!

[onatuesday]

looking forward to seeing YMB/SO! I don't want to quite call it the Superman look since to me that's more TB/SO but still gonna be a hot combo!

[jc05e46m3]

Originally Posted by Boostin FD

Love the e92... That's the color I'm going with on my M4. Looking forward to more updates bud.

There will be some good updates over the following week.

Originally Posted by W///

Congrats man, looking forward to see what you do with your car. Hoping to join in a couple of years!

Thanks, man. Glad to share with you.

Originally Posted by trinim3

looking forward to seeing YMB/SO! I don't want to quite call it the Superman look since to me that's more TB/SO but still gonna be a hot combo!

Definitely. I like to think of it as the "Captain America" look.

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by jc05e46m3

Definitely. I like to think of it as the "Captain America" look.

There's always Spiderman.

[GOLFFRR]

can't wait to see it buddy< almost here

[JTO24]

Awesome man, looking forward to the progress! I still think Captain Planet is fitting

[jc05e46m3]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

There's always Spiderman.

lol, looking forward to your delivery too, Tom!

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

can't wait to see it buddy< almost here

Originally Posted by JTO24

Awesome man, looking forward to the progress! I still think Captain Planet is fitting

Well this car does almost take pollution down to zero....

[///M ARMY]

Always nice to see someone else besides me that has a military background. Looking forward to your journal.

[Money2536]

Awesome Jason! I wanted to move to San Diego after college, but I chickened out and stayed on the East Coast moving to Orlando. I'd bet you end up staying there long-term. I know I would.

Doing the Journal on my 911 has been a lot of fun. I still can't believe the response I get from it. It's just nice to have an account of my ownership all in one place. I'm excited to make my M3 Journal similar.

[SteveSpy]

Good for you Jason, good for you. I read your OP and was really impressed. You seem to be headed for greatness not only in your car life but in your personal life as well.

That E46 is just gorgeous. By far my favorite of all M cars (well except for mine, of course!)

Keep us posted. I think you already posted on my journal as well and thank you for that.

[jc05e46m3]

Originally Posted by ///M ARMY

Always nice to see someone else besides me that has a military background. Looking forward to your journal.

Originally Posted by Money2536

Awesome Jason! I wanted to move to San Diego after college, but I chickened out and stayed on the East Coast moving to Orlando. I'd bet you end up staying there long-term. I know I would.

Doing the Journal on my 911 has been a lot of fun. I still can't believe the response I get from it. It's just nice to have an account of my ownership all in one place. I'm excited to make my M3 Journal similar.

Thanks, man. Both of yours inspired me to type one up! I might end up staying. I bought a house here and am considering a transition soon. Time will tell

[jc05e46m3]

Originally Posted by SteveSpy

Good for you Jason, good for you. I read your OP and was really impressed. You seem to be headed for greatness not only in your car life but in your personal life as well.

That E46 is just gorgeous. By far my favorite of all M cars (well except for mine, of course!)

Keep us posted. I think you already posted on my journal as well and thank you for that.

Spy, thank you for the kind words. I wish the same to you as well. Of course I commented on yours. Looks like it's coming together quick! Look forward to sharing more as time passes.

[991brothers]

Thank you for your service. And Congrats on the M4. Cant wait to see.

Would love to do that color combo, but I had to go with white lol

[jc05e46m3]

Originally Posted by NavidM3E92

Thank you for your service. And Congrats on the M4. Cant wait to see.

Would love to do that color combo, but I had to go with white lol

White is still a helluva good looking vehicle. Thank you

[991brothers]

Originally Posted by jc05e46m3

White is still a helluva good looking vehicle. Thank you

Definitely write up a review of how you feel the M4 vs the E92 M3

Always love reading reviews of previous M3 owners to the new M4

[jc05e46m3]

Originally Posted by NavidM3E92

Definitely write up a review of how you feel the M4 vs the E92 M3

Always love reading reviews of previous M3 owners to the new M4

I definitely will! Here is a link to my initial impressions on a test drive:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1000872

[JTO24]

Originally Posted by jc05e46m3

lol, looking forward to your delivery too, Tom!







Well this car does almost take pollution down to zero....

hahah efficient dynamics! BTW Mechanical Engineer here, too

[jc05e46m3]

Originally Posted by JTO24

hahah efficient dynamics! BTW Mechanical Engineer here, too

Nice. No joke! My Sophomore year was like

[Lynchmob6]

Originally Posted by ///M ARMY

Always nice to see someone else besides me that has a military background. Looking forward to your journal.

Same hear...congrats on the car and career!