Mintsopoulos - 15 F80 M3 M/T

Mintsopoulos · 11-25-2019, 08:46 AM

Figured I would start a build thread/photo dump thread for everything related to my car. It isnt much yet but its a start!

9/21/19 - Took delivery of my very first BMW/M3. Purchased in Colorado and had it shipped down to Tucson and Ive been in love ever since.

Mintsopoulos · 11-25-2019, 09:01 AM

First couple things done to the car already. Small stuff but definitely giving it more appeal.

-IND Red Start Button
-Bimmercode Coding
-Alcantara Shift boot w/ factory lighted shift knob retaining
-Rear Fog Mod
-M4 Style Carbon Spoiler
-Vivid Hex Taillight Tint (looks much darker in photos)

cfm56d7b · 11-25-2019, 09:03 AM

Beautiful car. Congratulations!

Those are silver 437M wheels - correct?

Mintsopoulos · 11-25-2019, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

Beautiful car. Congratulations!

Those are silver 437M wheels - correct?

Thank you!!
Correct. 437M - Silver, Hoping to swap them out for some HRE FF11's in the near future.

NickyC · 11-25-2019, 10:14 AM

Gorgeous car and of course the proper transmission included! Enjoy!

cfm56d7b · 11-25-2019, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Mintsopoulos

Thank you!!
Correct. 437M - Silver, Hoping to swap them out for some HRE FF11's in the near future.

HRE FF11 are equally great wheels. What color are you thinking of?

Mintsopoulos · 11-25-2019, 10:43 AM

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HRE FF11 are equally great wheels. What color are you thinking of?

Im thinking either tarmac or fog, definitely want something with a satin finish. Would love to see in person but that chances of that are slim to none.

mike@x-ph.com · 11-25-2019, 02:05 PM

Nice

Mintsopoulos · 11-25-2019, 03:00 PM

Really trying to decide if wheels/tires should come first or a sweet exhaust setup!? So Torn.

PKL · 11-25-2019, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mintsopoulos

Really trying to decide if wheels/tires should come first or a sweet exhaust setup!? So Torn.

Exhaust, no question. The major failure of this car is the sound. Fix that first!

Mintsopoulos · 11-25-2019, 05:25 PM

These should certainly help getting underneath.

Mintsopoulos · 12-03-2019, 09:30 AM

So my quickjacks finally got delivered, which are going to be a lifesaver, and got to throw one some small goodies like the black fender markers and alcantara hb boot.

suckbangblow · 12-03-2019, 01:42 PM

Where did you get your handbrake lever and boot?

Probably going to get one of those for mine soon.

Mintsopoulos · 12-03-2019, 02:45 PM

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Where did you get your handbrake lever and boot?

Probably going to get one of those for mine soon.

Forum member was selling it. Its an M Performance Alcantara Boot. Im pretty sure you can grab one from IND.

TheDailyDriven · 12-04-2019, 06:52 AM

Congrats! Awesome that you got a Six-Speed. #SaveTheManuals

Mintsopoulos · 12-12-2019, 11:50 AM

Finally got my new plates after a long 5 weeks. Then over the weekend I was able to participate in my first AutoX event. It was an absolute blast...definitely have plenty of room to improve and already thinking of things I can swap but want to establish a good baseline with a few more "stock runs".

Wide variety of cars that showed: Tons of miatas, purpose built wrx's/evos, spec corvettes, and everything from BRZs to a 74 Dart. Definitely looking forward to the next event on 1/26

Mintsopoulos · 04-13-2020, 12:36 PM

Been awhile since anything has really been done to the car but got a chance last night to pick up some Brixton RF7's...a wheel Ive been eyeing since day one. Couldnt pass it up.

Cant wait to get the car and get some actual photos...but damn does it look good!

20x9.5 +18 - 265/30
20x11 +38 - 305/25

Mintsopoulos · 04-13-2020, 11:41 PM

Snagged some pictures. Now just need to lower it a bit and add some carbon goods.

FSHNGRY · 04-17-2020, 10:06 PM

Congrats on 6 months or so of ownership. You got your car the day I got married in Mykonos, which was within a day of my 5 year ownership of my car. I notice the name- Yasou Mitso!

Mintsopoulos · 04-18-2020, 12:54 AM

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Congrats on 6 months or so of ownership. You got your car the day I got married in Mykonos, which was within a day of my 5 year ownership of my car. I notice the name- Yasou Mitso!

Efcharisto! Congrats on your 6 month anniversary as well. Man to get married in Mykonos had to have been amazing.

My wife and I were actually supposed to leave for Greece on monday to visit my family...but obviously didnt happen. Hoping to get things rescheduled and get there soon!

Yasou!

Mintsopoulos · 07-14-2020, 01:13 AM

Finally some carbon mirror caps. Amazing how such a simple upgrade changes the car so much. More carbon on the way.

GTABurnout · 07-16-2020, 05:00 PM

Well, looks like anther Manual F8X car in Tucson now.

I just got my 15 Austin yellow car. Cool to see more manuals around.

Hey if you want to do a proper track day and Inde Motorsport Ranch in Oct. let me know I run the Desert Street Cars events out there.

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Mintsopoulos Captain 667 Rep 606 Posts Drives: '15 MW F80 6MT Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	First couple things done to the car already. Small stuff but definitely giving it more appeal. -IND Red Start Button -Bimmercode Coding -Alcantara Shift boot w/ factory lighted shift knob retaining -Rear Fog Mod -M4 Style Carbon Spoiler -Vivid Hex Taillight Tint (looks much darker in photos) Attached Images __________________ #TMGPS For The Gram
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Mintsopoulos Captain 667 Rep 606 Posts Drives: '15 MW F80 6MT Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	So my quickjacks finally got delivered, which are going to be a lifesaver, and got to throw one some small goodies like the black fender markers and alcantara hb boot. Attached Images __________________ #TMGPS For The Gram
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Mintsopoulos Captain 667 Rep 606 Posts Drives: '15 MW F80 6MT Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Finally got my new plates after a long 5 weeks. Then over the weekend I was able to participate in my first AutoX event. It was an absolute blast...definitely have plenty of room to improve and already thinking of things I can swap but want to establish a good baseline with a few more "stock runs". Wide variety of cars that showed: Tons of miatas, purpose built wrx's/evos, spec corvettes, and everything from BRZs to a 74 Dart. Definitely looking forward to the next event on 1/26 Attached Images __________________ #TMGPS For The Gram
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Mintsopoulos Captain 667 Rep 606 Posts Drives: '15 MW F80 6MT Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Been awhile since anything has really been done to the car but got a chance last night to pick up some Brixton RF7's...a wheel Ive been eyeing since day one. Couldnt pass it up. Cant wait to get the car and get some actual photos...but damn does it look good! 20x9.5 +18 - 265/30 20x11 +38 - 305/25 Attached Images __________________ #TMGPS For The Gram
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Mintsopoulos Captain 667 Rep 606 Posts Drives: '15 MW F80 6MT Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Snagged some pictures. Now just need to lower it a bit and add some carbon goods. Attached Images __________________ #TMGPS For The Gram
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Mintsopoulos Captain 667 Rep 606 Posts Drives: '15 MW F80 6MT Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Finally some carbon mirror caps. Amazing how such a simple upgrade changes the car so much. More carbon on the way. Attached Images __________________ #TMGPS For The Gram
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