3er's Alpine White F80 M3 Build (04/25/2016: Rain & AMMO)

3er · 12-01-2015, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sjpaul

I just came here to say that you take fantastic photographs. That is all.

Oh, and nice car :-)

Lol, thanks. My wife and I recently moved, so the new house has taken my time and money as of late. I'll have to get back to modding and picture taking soon!

mbollman · 12-02-2015, 03:54 PM

WOW....awesome thread!

I love the attention to detail, but hate that you are now going to force me to start spending money on my car.

3er · 12-03-2015, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mbollman

WOW....awesome thread!

I love the attention to detail, but hate that you are now going to force me to start spending money on my car.

Ha, the mod bug bites again!

3er · 12-23-2015, 11:03 AM

FYI, Dinan recently released an iPhone (and Android) app, which will allow one to change maps and also disable the unit. This is great for dyno runs where one is A/B'ing the tune versus stock. It's also great if you want to test the sensitivity of your butt dyno.

3er · 01-01-2016, 01:36 PM

Topic	Post
Pre-Delivery	#1
Previous Vehicles	#1
Garage Preparation	#1
Escort Passport 9500ci Pictures	#22
BAVSOUND Stage 1 Pictures	#22
Parts Negotiation (PM for pricing)	#41
Delivery & First Pictures	#51
First "Real" Pictures	#73
BAVSOUND Stage 1 Review	#111
E90 & F80 M3 Photos	#128
iND Cosmetic Package Install	#134
Escort Passport 9500ci Review	#140
Pictures - 04/05/2015	#148
Dyno Run - Stock	#188
Pictures - 05/31/2015	#195
Photo & Editing Tips	#202
DINANTRONICS Stage 1 Review	#213
A stroll through River Oaks... (Pictures)	#223
M3 Love (Pictures)	#227
Harris Hill Raceway - First Ever Track Event	#230
BMW CCA Houston - July 2015	#231
Charcoal Filter Delete	#232
Silo Picture Shoot	#247

Silo Picture Shoot

It's been too long since I've gotten around to taking a few more pictures. I recently moved, so my time and money have gone to the house. In any case, I found some really cool silo's close to my house and thought I'd get some shots. Happy new year!

I'll keep my pre-LCI taillights, thank you very much.

3er · 01-02-2016, 12:21 AM

I quickly realized that driving around with a GoPro without talking would be extra boring, so I decided to adlib about photography and a couple of other things. I'll look to be more organized on future videos with less "ums."

3er · 03-29-2016, 08:55 PM

After much frustration over MPSS unavailability, I purchased a set of Bridgestone Potenza RE11s. I went with 265/35/19 up front and 285/35/19 in the back...and man, they're meaty. Offhand, they're much wider than the OEM PSS and the sidewall isn't rounded like MPSS. From what I've read and looking at them today, they're much more akin to running MPSS 275/35 Front and 295/35 Rear. I'm really hoping my traction is improved, but will have to report back once the tires are broken in a bit.

pdx_m3r · 03-30-2016, 12:23 AM

Awesome car, great thread and perfect updates. Love your pics too. What did you shoot with?

Money2536 · 03-30-2016, 08:59 AM

Love it man! Keep them coming.

3er · 03-31-2016, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by pdx_m3r

Awesome car, great thread and perfect updates. Love your pics too. What did you shoot with?

Thanks! It's now buried, but here's a post about that.

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Originally Posted by Money2536

Love it man! Keep them coming.

Thanks! I love the progress on your car as well!

cy07 · 03-31-2016, 07:27 PM

I love it 3er, you were one of the reason I picked alpine white hehehe! I forgot if you've mentioned it, is there any drop to the car?

3er · 04-01-2016, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cy07

I love it 3er, you were one of the reason I picked alpine white hehehe! I forgot if you've mentioned it, is there any drop to the car?

Thanks! I'm OEM in the suspension department. That may change if I ever get around to prioritizing a wheel purchase.

IM2C · 04-01-2016, 06:56 PM

Tire rack has MPSS.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ndard%20Brakes

3er · 04-01-2016, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by f80

Tire rack has MPSS.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ndard%20Brakes

Thanks. I still see that the rears aren't in stock and what I needed. At the time I was looking for rear MPSS, there looked to be a ~two month delay on Tire Rack

. A bit better planning on my part would've been good, but I waited until my tires were near shot before seeking replacements. Given that I have a pretty long commute, I didn't want to risk it. Fortunately, the RE11's seem quite good. I'll have to push my car a bit more soon to really comment on differences.

IM2C · 04-01-2016, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 3er

Thanks. I still see that the rears aren't in stock and what I needed. At the time I was looking for rear MPSS, there looked to be a ~two month delay on Tire Rack

. A bit better planning on my part would've been good, but I waited until my tires were near shot before seeking replacements. Given that I have a pretty long commute, I didn't want to risk it. Fortunately, the RE11's seem quite good. I'll have to push my car a bit more soon to really comment on differences.

I'll learn from your mistake and order ahead of time. :thumbs: I can't wait to put MPSS on mine because it came with Continentals.
How many miles did your first set last?

3er · 04-01-2016, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by f80

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Originally Posted by 3er

Thanks. I still see that the rears aren't in stock and what I needed. At the time I was looking for rear MPSS, there looked to be a ~two month delay on Tire Rack

. A bit better planning on my part would've been good, but I waited until my tires were near shot before seeking replacements. Given that I have a pretty long commute, I didn't want to risk it. Fortunately, the RE11's seem quite good. I'll have to push my car a bit more soon to really comment on differences.

I'll learn from your mistake and order ahead of time. :thumbs: I can't wait to put MPSS on mine because it came with Continentals.
How many miles did your first set last?

Good call. One track day + 13,500 miles.

Mr. Hankey · 04-02-2016, 05:35 PM

Would be interesting to hear the comparison of the RE11s to the MPSS...used to run them on my subaru and were fantastic sticky summer tires. Very stiff...(TWSS)...

3er · 04-25-2016, 07:21 PM

Mother nature wanted to help with the car wash.

AndyLu · 04-25-2016, 10:55 PM

How do you like the ammo products

3er · 04-26-2016, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by AndyLu

How do you like the ammo products

I like Larry's products a lot. I use Adam's car soap because I use much more than required during my washes since I can buy one gallon at a time; however, I use AMMO for everything else (Hydrate, Spit, Wheel Soap, etc.). Nobody's ever washed my car but me except an expert detailer on one occasion and I have yet to see any swirls, so I'd consider that a win!

Money2536 · 07-20-2016, 11:36 AM

Hey man, I wondered if you have joined my crazy group yet. I think you'd be a great contributor. www.facebook.com/groups/obsessedgarage

3er · 07-20-2016, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Money2536

Hey man, I wondered if you have joined my crazy group yet. I think you'd be a great contributor. www.facebook.com/groups/obsessedgarage

Hey Matt, I just sent the request (Austin A). I also already subscribe to your YouTube channel and Facebook page and enjoy your updates. Your garage is really coming together nicely!

I've been dormant on this forum for the past few months because I ended up trading my M3 for an F-150. My commute went from roughly 10 miles a day to 100 miles with our move late last year, so I wanted something for the long haul. I'm looking to get back into a 911 in a year or two (weekend car) and really just taking the time to figure out what I want this go around. I'm somewhat torn between a 997.1 Turbo 6MT, 997.2 Turbo PDK, and a 997.1 GT3. Decisions, decisions.

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mbollman New Member 8 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2016 Tanzanite Blue M3 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	WOW....awesome thread! I love the attention to detail, but hate that you are now going to force me to start spending money on my car. Last edited by mbollman; 12-02-2015 at 04:25 PM..
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12-23-2015, 11:03 AM	#246
3er Major 946 Rep 1,275 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW M5 Competition Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Katy, TX iTrader: (0)	FYI, Dinan recently released an iPhone (and Android) app, which will allow one to change maps and also disable the unit. This is great for dyno runs where one is A/B'ing the tune versus stock. It's also great if you want to test the sensitivity of your butt dyno. __________________ *2019 ///M5 Competition* On Order: 2023 ///M3 Competition xDrive
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01-02-2016, 12:21 AM	#248
3er Major 946 Rep 1,275 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW M5 Competition Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Katy, TX iTrader: (0)	I quickly realized that driving around with a GoPro without talking would be extra boring, so I decided to adlib about photography and a couple of other things. I'll look to be more organized on future videos with less "ums." __________________ *2019 ///M5 Competition* On Order: 2023 ///M3 Competition xDrive
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03-29-2016, 08:55 PM	#249
3er Major 946 Rep 1,275 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW M5 Competition Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Katy, TX iTrader: (0)	After much frustration over MPSS unavailability, I purchased a set of Bridgestone Potenza RE11s. I went with 265/35/19 up front and 285/35/19 in the back...and man, they're meaty. Offhand, they're much wider than the OEM PSS and the sidewall isn't rounded like MPSS. From what I've read and looking at them today, they're much more akin to running MPSS 275/35 Front and 295/35 Rear. I'm really hoping my traction is improved, but will have to report back once the tires are broken in a bit. __________________ *2019 ///M5 Competition* On Order: 2023 ///M3 Competition xDrive
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03-30-2016, 12:23 AM	#250
pdx_m3r First Lieutenant 166 Rep 332 Posts Drives: 23 M2 G87 \| 08 E90 \| 16 F80 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Awesome car, great thread and perfect updates. Love your pics too. What did you shoot with? __________________ 2023 BMW M2 G87 Previous M's: 2016 BMW M3 DCT 2008 BMW M3 Saloon
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03-30-2016, 08:59 AM	#251
Money2536 Colonel 1586 Rep 2,148 Posts Drives: '13 E92 M3 \| 992 GT3 Touring Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Villages, FL iTrader: (1)	Love it man! Keep them coming.
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03-31-2016, 07:27 PM	#253
cy07 Lieutenant 147 Rep 535 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 50i 2016 M3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Mateo, California iTrader: (1)	I love it 3er, you were one of the reason I picked alpine white hehehe! I forgot if you've mentioned it, is there any drop to the car? __________________ My 2015 Hartge X5 50i build journal http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1035887 My 2016 F80 M3 build journal http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1166600
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04-01-2016, 06:56 PM	#255
IM2C Major General 2067 Rep 5,373 Posts Drives: ∞ Improbability Drive Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: FL iTrader: (9)	Tire rack has MPSS. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....ndard%20Brakes __________________ ///\| g87 \| f87 Comp \| g29 M40i \| f97 Comp \| f80 Comp \| f80 \| f30 \| e92 \| tt \| S5 \| e92 \| 350z \| e90 \|
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04-02-2016, 05:35 PM	#259
Mr. Hankey Christmas Poo 1003 Rep 1,169 Posts Drives: Incoming G87 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	Would be interesting to hear the comparison of the RE11s to the MPSS...used to run them on my subaru and were fantastic sticky summer tires. Very stiff...(TWSS)... __________________ Read...no drive, the manual.
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04-25-2016, 07:21 PM	#260
3er Major 946 Rep 1,275 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW M5 Competition Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Katy, TX iTrader: (0)	Mother nature wanted to help with the car wash. __________________ *2019 ///M5 Competition* On Order: 2023 ///M3 Competition xDrive
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04-25-2016, 10:55 PM	#261
AndyLu First Lieutenant 93 Rep 332 Posts Drives: F80 m3 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: cincinnati iTrader: (0)	How do you like the ammo products
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07-20-2016, 11:36 AM	#263
Money2536 Colonel 1586 Rep 2,148 Posts Drives: '13 E92 M3 \| 992 GT3 Touring Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Villages, FL iTrader: (1)	Hey man, I wondered if you have joined my crazy group yet. I think you'd be a great contributor. www.facebook.com/groups/obsessedgarage
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