AAA F80 Journal Grigio Telesto; Dinan; HRE; 3D; Akrapovic

vasi_M3 · 02-06-2016, 09:16 AM

Tasteful exterior mods, really dig the wheel fitment. Hope you can sort out the other aspects and bring the car back in balance. Would hate to see another example where so much effort and $$$ went into mods while sacrificing performance in the process. Good luck!

SMC23 · 02-06-2016, 10:14 AM

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Better shots to come. These are just my phone pics

Thx for sharing. Car looks great with the combo!!

F32Fleet · 02-06-2016, 10:26 AM

What's wrong with those rims (heavy, wide susceptible to damage, Chinese knock-off) and the paint (dull clearcoat)?

Jockey · 02-06-2016, 10:39 AM

Beautiful

Ultimatespeed · 02-06-2016, 11:10 AM

Love it!

Evoking · 02-06-2016, 12:19 PM

Well that is a beauty. And you have great taste with the mods. But I must ask. Do you not get ANY heartburn from having well over $100k in what is essentially a 3 series? I'm debating an M3 to replace my E350 Bluetech and I keep thinking a used Panamera or S550 is the way to go.

Yet I love how the M3 looks. Have not driven one yet. However I've owned several M cars in past. Huracan now. I'm just blown away at how easily some of spend huge $ on new M3 then mod the crap out of it instead of getting a used M5, modding it and still saving $.

Perhaps the responsible side of my brain is getting in the way of my carguy side. But at least I bought a new Huracan and it will depreciate! So I'm not ALL that responsible. LOL

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 02-06-2016, 12:58 PM

Love it. Extra props for debadging an M.

SliChillax · 02-06-2016, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by glennQNYC

Love it. Extra props for debadging an M.

Why do people love de-badging so much? I don't get it, what's so awesome about a removed badge? It's not like the M3 badge covers the whole damn car and ruins the design.

BatCam · 02-06-2016, 04:40 PM

Looks awesome! Hope to see you around DFW

Mr.blue · 02-06-2016, 05:27 PM

Wow! Looks perfect. I'm in love with your wheels as well just can't justify the cost of HRE wheels to my wife. Lol!

valcoralsdad · 02-06-2016, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Evoking

Well that is a beauty. And you have great taste with the mods. But I must ask. Do you not get ANY heartburn from having well over $100k in what is essentially a 3 series? I'm debating an M3 to replace my E350 Bluetech and I keep thinking a used Panamera or S550 is the way to go.

Yet I love how the M3 looks. Have not driven one yet. However I've owned several M cars in past. Huracan now. I'm just blown away at how easily some of spend huge $ on new M3 then mod the crap out of it instead of getting a used M5, modding it and still saving $.

Perhaps the responsible side of my brain is getting in the way of my carguy side. But at least I bought a new Huracan and it will depreciate! So I'm not ALL that responsible. LOL

Its always more fun modding it yourself. Plus if you have driven a new M3, its nothing like a regular 3 series. Huracan now thats a badass car.

Scrippy · 02-06-2016, 06:11 PM

Wow! Love it!

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 02-06-2016, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SliChillax

Quote:

Originally Posted by glennQNYC

Love it. Extra props for debadging an M.

Why do people love de-badging so much? I don't get it, what's so awesome about a removed badge? It's not like the M3 badge covers the whole damn car and ruins the design.

Extra props for debadging an M because it is a clear display of owner confidence. Consider this the polar opposite of someone putting an M badge on the trunk lid of a non-M car.

CaryTheLabelGuy · 02-06-2016, 07:17 PM

Question about Grigio Telesto. It's hard to tell from pictures, but is this a three step paint with metallic in the mid-coat or is this just a two step paint?

It looks amazing.

tsela_f80 · 02-06-2016, 07:30 PM

Perfection!!!

DutchM550d · 02-06-2016, 07:45 PM

PARTS@STBMW · 02-06-2016, 08:58 PM

Fantastic choice in color! Perfection all around!

aaa335 · 02-06-2016, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Evoking

Well that is a beauty. And you have great taste with the mods. But I must ask. Do you not get ANY heartburn from having well over $100k in what is essentially a 3 series? I'm debating an M3 to replace my E350 Bluetech and I keep thinking a used Panamera or S550 is the way to go.

Yet I love how the M3 looks. Have not driven one yet. However I've owned several M cars in past. Huracan now. I'm just blown away at how easily some of spend huge $ on new M3 then mod the crap out of it instead of getting a used M5, modding it and still saving $.

Perhaps the responsible side of my brain is getting in the way of my carguy side. But at least I bought a new Huracan and it will depreciate! So I'm not ALL that responsible. LOL

First off, Congrats on the Huracan, That is a sweet ride, still haven't seen one in person. Post up some pics if you get a chance.

As far as the $$$ for a 3 series, I know I could have had a lot of other cars but for me the 3 series has always felt right. Ive had a number over the years but this is my first M. I love how my car turned out. To me it is the perfect DD. I love how it is understated and only draws attention from car people. I considered the M5 but i have a van and a q5 so I didn't need the space.

I don't get too caught up in depreciation. I consider it my entertainment and as long as I don't get killed I'm ok with it. The s550 and panamara are sweet but too big for my liking.

aaa335 · 02-06-2016, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.blue

Wow! Looks perfect. I'm in love with your wheels as well just can't justify the cost of HRE wheels to my wife. Lol!

Thanks! speaking from experience, you got to get all mods installed at delivery. That way you can just say it came like that...

Appeltje · 02-06-2016, 09:18 PM

Great mods but not really my favorite color combo. That 5th picture from the rear looks awesome!!!!

nadans · 02-06-2016, 11:39 PM

Well done.....

Bent_remy · 02-07-2016, 12:13 AM

I think I saw you flying down the DNT this morning with a civic on the way to Cars and Coffee. Couldn't get that color out of my head.

02-06-2016, 09:16 AM	#133
vasi_M3 Second Lieutenant 116 Rep 243 Posts Drives: Ex- 2015 M3... now '16 M3 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: chicago iTrader: (1)	Tasteful exterior mods, really dig the wheel fitment. Hope you can sort out the other aspects and bring the car back in balance. Would hate to see another example where so much effort and $$$ went into mods while sacrificing performance in the process. Good luck!
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02-06-2016, 10:26 AM	#135
F32Fleet Lieutenant General 3570 Rep 10,352 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	What's wrong with those rims (heavy, wide susceptible to damage, Chinese knock-off) and the paint (dull clearcoat)? __________________ "Drive more, worry less. " 435i, MPPK, MPE, M-Sport Line Last edited by F32Fleet; 02-06-2016 at 10:51 AM..
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02-06-2016, 10:39 AM	#136
Jockey Brigadier General 3450 Rep 4,983 Posts Drives: 992 C4S Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Park City, UT iTrader: (1)	Beautiful
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02-06-2016, 11:10 AM	#137
Ultimatespeed Private 92 Rep 58 Posts Drives: E89 Z4\|E92 M3\|F82 M4 l F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Love it!
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02-06-2016, 12:19 PM	#138
Evoking First Lieutenant 95 Rep 304 Posts Drives: Z4M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Well that is a beauty. And you have great taste with the mods. But I must ask. Do you not get ANY heartburn from having well over $100k in what is essentially a 3 series? I'm debating an M3 to replace my E350 Bluetech and I keep thinking a used Panamera or S550 is the way to go. Yet I love how the M3 looks. Have not driven one yet. However I've owned several M cars in past. Huracan now. I'm just blown away at how easily some of spend huge $ on new M3 then mod the crap out of it instead of getting a used M5, modding it and still saving $. Perhaps the responsible side of my brain is getting in the way of my carguy side. But at least I bought a new Huracan and it will depreciate! So I'm not ALL that responsible. LOL
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02-06-2016, 12:58 PM	#139
Dog Face Pony Soldier 2006 TIME Person Of The Year 9720 Rep 6,445 Posts Drives: M Sport 335i Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 335i [9.74]	Love it. Extra props for debadging an M. __________________
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02-06-2016, 04:40 PM	#141
BatCam Im just here so i don't get fined 2 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Comp Mineral Gray Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	Sweet Looks awesome! Hope to see you around DFW
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02-06-2016, 05:27 PM	#142
Mr.blue First Lieutenant 223 Rep 395 Posts Drives: 2018 M550i Xdrive, 2021 X5M co Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: TN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW X5M Compe ... [9.00] 2023 BMW 760i [9.00]	Wow! Looks perfect. I'm in love with your wheels as well just can't justify the cost of HRE wheels to my wife. Lol! __________________ Mike
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02-06-2016, 06:11 PM	#144
Scrippy Lord Scrip 1813 Rep 3,013 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: LA,Ca iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Wow! Love it! __________________
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02-06-2016, 07:17 PM	#146
CaryTheLabelGuy Colonel 2634 Rep 2,809 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	Question about Grigio Telesto. It's hard to tell from pictures, but is this a three step paint with metallic in the mid-coat or is this just a two step paint? It looks amazing.
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02-06-2016, 07:30 PM	#147
tsela_f80 Private First Class 69 Rep 128 Posts Drives: YMB F80 M3 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NJ/NYC iTrader: (0)	Perfection!!!
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02-06-2016, 07:45 PM	#148
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02-06-2016, 08:58 PM	#149
PARTS@STBMW 2702 Rep 7,300 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Camarillo, CA iTrader: (4)	Fantastic choice in color! Perfection all around!
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02-06-2016, 09:18 PM	#152
Appeltje Private First Class 49 Rep 186 Posts Drives: M4 F82 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The Woodlands iTrader: (0)	Great mods but not really my favorite color combo. That 5th picture from the rear looks awesome!!!!
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02-06-2016, 11:39 PM	#153
nadans Lieutenant 108 Rep 484 Posts Drives: 2020 M4CS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (2)	Well done.....
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02-07-2016, 12:13 AM	#154
Bent_remy Enemy of viscosity and thermal breakdown 138 Rep 278 Posts Drives: N54 E93 6MT Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: North Texas iTrader: (1)	I think I saw you flying down the DNT this morning with a civic on the way to Cars and Coffee. Couldn't get that color out of my head. __________________ 02' E46 S54 M3 6MT OEM+, Apex FL-5, RIP 09' E93 N54 6MT, Smarttop, Lux V5, JB4 G5 ISO, BMS DCI, Black ER CP, Tial BOV
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