Proper photos of the only Orinoco Metallic M3... [Jeremy CLarkson]: in the WUUURLD

ellipsis212 · 07-27-2018, 07:46 AM

Interior makes me think of a fancy ass boat in a good way. Shoes off when you get in and license plates from the Caymans.

Capt Crunch · 07-27-2018, 08:31 AM

Almost done with the exterior! Added a 3d replica diffuser and painted it satin black to match the ABS plastic of the front lip and slide skirts. Fit was fine. Mulling over a GTS hood now. Thoughts on taking the spoiler off?

NYBulldog · 07-27-2018, 08:37 AM

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Almost done with the exterior! Added a 3d replica diffuser and painted it satin black to match the ABS plastic of the front lip and slide skirts. Fit was fine. Mulling over a GTS hood now. Thoughts on taking the spoiler off?

She's so fucking classy. The GTS hood would be next level I fully support it.

Speedwell-Industries · 07-27-2018, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Capt Crunch

Almost done with the exterior! Added a 3d replica diffuser and painted it satin black to match the ABS plastic of the front lip and slide skirts. Fit was fine. Mulling over a GTS hood now. Thoughts on taking the spoiler off?

The diffuser is a very nice touch.

Definitely should do the hood!

jwe45bb · 07-27-2018, 09:11 PM

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Here you go

God no. Paint them Amaro Brown....keep it classy

kdbryce · 07-29-2018, 09:32 PM

Such a perfect stance. Love this car more and more every time I look at it

raysspl · 07-30-2018, 01:27 PM

Luxe M3!

RUIN3D · 08-02-2018, 03:33 AM

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Sneak peek of exterior mods (lightweight front lip and modded m-performance side skirts)! Only diffuser and yellow brake calipers to go and I think I'm done. Still less than 2K miles

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Originally Posted by Capt Crunch

Sneak peek of exterior mods (lightweight front lip and modded m-performance side skirts)! Only diffuser and yellow brake calipers to go and I think I'm done. Still less than 2K miles

That is just fantastic! Wow!

Capt Crunch · 08-03-2018, 04:23 PM

Yellow brake calipers courtesy of yours truly!

The one clever thing I did was take a big plastic bag and cut a small hole in one of the closed corners. Then I put the bag around the caliper/rotor and stretched the hole around the caliper to get a good seal.

That said, I screwed up a lot.

I forgot to mask one calipers pads and got a tack coat of primer on it.
I (my wife actually) made the paint run on one of the coats
I tried to fix the above and made it worse
I'm ambivalent about the white logo on yellow. Up close I like it, but sometimes I think I'd like more contrast.
I took off the masks and somehow scuffed or dirtied a dried job on one of the calipers

From 10 feet away it all looks fine. I'm sure some of you are wondering how I can justify a $5k paint job and then rattle-can my calipers. Sadly, I don't have an answer for you.

435MSport6Speed · 08-03-2018, 07:47 PM

Did you use high temp paint?

Capt Crunch · 08-03-2018, 07:50 PM

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Did you use high temp paint?

Yep. High temp primer, paint, and clear coat.

435MSport6Speed · 08-03-2018, 07:51 PM

I applaud your effort.

geroz1 · 08-10-2018, 11:38 PM

Like the yellow contrast but not feeling the white brembo sticker? I'd put a nice ///m one

BadBoostedBMWM3 · 08-13-2018, 08:05 PM

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Incredible color combo, this may be my new favorite color.

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Originally Posted by IND-Distribution

Incredible color combo, this may be my new favorite color.

Agreed!

Automotive Goals · 08-13-2018, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Capt Crunch

Yellow brake calipers courtesy of yours truly!

The one clever thing I did was take a big plastic bag and cut a small hole in one of the closed corners. Then I put the bag around the caliper/rotor and stretched the hole around the caliper to get a good seal.

That said, I screwed up a lot.

I forgot to mask one calipers pads and got a tack coat of primer on it.
I (my wife actually) made the paint run on one of the coats
I tried to fix the above and made it worse
I'm ambivalent about the white logo on yellow. Up close I like it, but sometimes I think I'd like more contrast.
I took off the masks and somehow scuffed or dirtied a dried job on one of the calipers

From 10 feet away it all looks fine. I'm sure some of you are wondering how I can justify a $5k paint job and then rattle-can my calipers. Sadly, I don't have an answer for you.

Change out your brake pads. Brake dust will go down like crazy. Very cheap mod. Just make sure to get ceramic brake pads. Stopping power stays the same, but brake dust is almost none existent. This way your wheels will stay nice and clean for a while. With OEM Brake pads, after 10 miles of driving, the wheels are covered in dust.

Good job on painting the calipers yourself. I painted mine on my e46 m3 and my e53 x5. Both times, went with white calipers. It is not easy to paint and get it perfect. Especially when everything stays on the car.

Great color combo on the car!!!!

CMFT · 08-02-2019, 12:38 AM

Which leather is that exactly? New to BMWs and just getting my ducks in a row to spec my F83.

brandontrek · 04-09-2020, 10:36 AM

Is this car still with OP? Stunning color.

Capt Crunch · 04-09-2020, 11:10 AM

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Is this car still with OP? Stunning color.

Still with me! Plan on keeping it for the long haul. Want to contribute to the mod fund?

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Capt Crunch Second Lieutenant 569 Rep 301 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: D.C. Area iTrader: (0)	Almost done with the exterior! Added a 3d replica diffuser and painted it satin black to match the ABS plastic of the front lip and slide skirts. Fit was fine. Mulling over a GTS hood now. Thoughts on taking the spoiler off? Attached Images __________________ New: 2018 Orinoco Metallic/Amaro Brown M3 Old: 2015 Mineral White/Sakhir Orange M3 Older: 2003 Carbon Blue/Cinnamon M3
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08-03-2018, 04:23 PM	#97
Capt Crunch Second Lieutenant 569 Rep 301 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: D.C. Area iTrader: (0)	Yellow brake calipers courtesy of yours truly! The one clever thing I did was take a big plastic bag and cut a small hole in one of the closed corners. Then I put the bag around the caliper/rotor and stretched the hole around the caliper to get a good seal. That said, I screwed up a lot. I forgot to mask one calipers pads and got a tack coat of primer on it. I (my wife actually) made the paint run on one of the coats I tried to fix the above and made it worse I'm ambivalent about the white logo on yellow. Up close I like it, but sometimes I think I'd like more contrast. I took off the masks and somehow scuffed or dirtied a dried job on one of the calipers From 10 feet away it all looks fine. I'm sure some of you are wondering how I can justify a $5k paint job and then rattle-can my calipers. Sadly, I don't have an answer for you. Attached Images __________________ New: 2018 Orinoco Metallic/Amaro Brown M3 Old: 2015 Mineral White/Sakhir Orange M3 Older: 2003 Carbon Blue/Cinnamon M3
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08-10-2018, 11:38 PM	#101
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04-09-2020, 10:36 AM	#105
brandontrek Enlisted Member 37 Rep 35 Posts Drives: E46 M3, S54 E36/8 M Coupe, X5d Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Coral Springs iTrader: (0)	Is this car still with OP? Stunning color.
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