Modification Journal / 2006 M Coupe / Interlagos Blue / #207 of 1815

[crfine88]

Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

Im currently on 265/35/18 re-11s. With the warmer weather theyre pretty good even in 1st gear actually

Nice, I havn't run them but one of the guys I run with (an instructor in a S54 powered z3MC) runs the re-11's and swears buy them. I may give them a shot next time around.

[mpm3]

I LOVE THIS CAR SOOO MUCH when my z4 m coupe grows up i want it to be like urs

[crfine88]

Originally Posted by mpm3

I LOVE THIS CAR SOOO MUCH when my z4 m coupe grows up i want it to be like urs

Thank you, I appreciate that very much! Take your time and enjoy the journey. For me there was nothing more exciting during this build than the day I picked the M coupe up from the dealer. At that point I believed the M was perfect and I would never mod it... famous last words

I guess what I am saying is enjoy it at every step; It is easy to get caught up in a modding frenzy and forget to take the time to truly enjoy these awesome machines

The funny thing is, I would really like to own another one that is mint condition and bone stock one day if funds permit


Cheers,
Chris

[Beedub]

chris how about some up to date pics on her??

[inTgr8r]

Great post Chris!!!

Originally Posted by crfine88

.... For me there was nothing more exciting .... than the day I picked the M coupe up from the dealer. At that point I believed the M was perfect and I would never mod it... famous last words

me too... after letting my M Roadster go & getting back into an M coupe, that was my thought exactly!
I remember talking about this to my wife on the drive home from Chicago when we picked it up. lol... oh well

Originally Posted by crfine88

The funny thing is, I would really like to own another one that is mint condition and bone stock one day if funds permit


Cheers,
Chris

^ I think about that too....
Once I get a car modded to the way I envision it, it's almost a bit of a let down after that.
It gets to were I really have to resist modding just for the sake of doing something. (basically where I am now).

I can seriously see myself de-modding at some point to a mint OE setup.
Just look at my sig pic for example... that was pretty much an OE setup at the time.
Whats not to like about that!!!!

[beta]

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

^ I think about that too....
Once I get a car modded to the way I envision it, it's almost a bit of a let down after that.
It gets to were I really have to resist modding just for the sake of doing something. (basically where I am now).

So true. I asked my mechanic what mod to do next, his answer: "just drive it!".

[kklin]

Originally Posted by crfine88

sorry, missed this one.
Thank you, it has been a fun build.
Staggered moving toward square. I have been stepping up slowly to see what I can get away with up front with my prefered suspension settings. I do not plan to go any less wide than 275's in the rear for traction/power reasons. Next set of fronts I run will be 265/35-18 and if I can get away with that I will move to 275's

265/35-18 Dunlop Star Specs on 18x9.5 with OE struts/alignment was not a problem for me. I just detailed it here

[crfine88]

Originally Posted by Beedub

chris how about some up to date pics on her??

Still a work in progress. Here are the most recent shot I have from the guys @ EAS

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

Great post Chris!!!


me too... after letting my M Roadster go & getting back into an M coupe, that was my thought exactly!
I remember talking about this to my wife on the drive home from Chicago when we picked it up. lol... oh well


^ I think about that too....
Once I get a car modded to the way I envision it, it's almost a bit of a let down after that.
It gets to were I really have to resist modding just for the sake of doing something. (basically where I am now).

I can seriously see myself de-modding at some point to a mint OE setup.
Just look at my sig pic for example... that was pretty much an OE setup at the time.
Whats not to like about that!!!!

Thanks Ian,

I siad the same thing to my wife and she never misses the opportunity to remind me

I agree, this thing could come full circle and become a de-modding restoration project at some point.

your sig pic is perfect example of how bad ass our cars look and drive right out of the box.

Originally Posted by beta

So true. I asked my mechanic what mod to do next, his answer: "just drive it!".

That is the best answer!

Originally Posted by kklin

265/35-18 Dunlop Star Specs on 18x9.5 with OE struts/alignment was not a problem for me. I just detailed it here

Nice, I will check out the link

[Gt4]

WOW, your car is amazing!!! Still streetable and a beast on the track. Best of both world.

Mine might looks like yours in a year or two

What is the car weight right now with all the weight reduction?

[BMW Maniac]

I might have missed it, but that exhaust looks different that the Supersprint Sport exhaust....is that something different?

Also the wheels...are they the APEX ARC-8s?

Looks amazing!

[nmulax]

Originally Posted by BMW Maniac

I might have missed it, but that exhaust looks different that the Supersprint Sport exhaust....is that something different?

Also the wheels...are they the APEX ARC-8s?

Looks amazing!

Yep, right now he's running a DKF prototype system.
And yes, the wheels in the trailer shots are the ARC-8s.

[007MCoupe]

I've been waiting on those pics for a while. Thank you for satisfying my need. HAHA j/k

Serioulsy, though, the time you've put into this car shows.

I may have missed some write up, but have you tracked the RS3s?

[crfine88]

Originally Posted by Gtfour

WOW, your car is amazing!!! Still streetable and a beast on the track. Best of both world.

Mine might looks like yours in a year or two

What is the car weight right now with all the weight reduction?

Wow, thank you. That's saying a lot coming from you; your last build was insane! You found a good one for sure. Worse put a lot of love into that build. I have no doubt you will be taking it to the next level.

Originally Posted by BMW Maniac

I might have missed it, but that exhaust looks different that the Supersprint Sport exhaust....is that something different?

Also the wheels...are they the APEX ARC-8s?

Looks amazing!

Yep, nmulax nailed it bellow

Originally Posted by nmulax

Yep, right now he's running a DKF prototype system.
And yes, the wheels in the trailer shots are the ARC-8s.

Thanks Adam

Originally Posted by 007MCoupe

I've been waiting on those pics for a while. Thank you for satisfying my need. HAHA j/k

Serioulsy, though, the time you've put into this car shows.

I may have missed some write up, but have you tracked the RS3s?

Thank you, It's great to here from you man!
The RS3's are MEAN!!! loads of grip. They don't make noise like the NT05's did so there is less audible feedback, but they kick serious tail!

[octironSmith]

This is one of those epic builds that is like a permanent reference thread for me.

If you don't mind me asking, what type of shifter and knob is that?

[crfine88]

Originally Posted by octironSmith

This is one of those epic builds that is like a permanent reference thread for me.

If you don't mind me asking, what type of shifter and knob is that?

Thanks

It is the IND shift extension. Here is a link:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=551992

[octironSmith]

Originally Posted by crfine88

Thanks

It is the IND shift extension. Here is a link:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=551992

Thank you sir!

[ZStig]

Chris, please gut your headlights. Since its bi-xenon, we don't need the other bulb, or much of the insides I think. Just add an 80mm computer fan to keep it from accumulating moisture. do it.. do it....

[L3c7ra]

Just went through the whole thread.
Thanks for the writeup.
Stunning car, wow...

[AMPowerJ]

Originally Posted by crfine88

Thank you, I appreciate that very much! Take your time and enjoy the journey. For me there was nothing more exciting during this build than the day I picked the M coupe up from the dealer. At that point I believed the M was perfect and I would never mod it... famous last words

I guess what I am saying is enjoy it at every step; It is easy to get caught up in a modding frenzy and forget to take the time to truly enjoy these awesome machines

The funny thing is, I would really like to own another one that is mint condition and bone stock one day if funds permit


Cheers,
Chris

Couldn't agree more!

[avsbmw]

love the latest pics! I am trying to resist and keep my car a daily driver. However, I can see her turning more and more to a track queen.

[Palantirion]

Slightly OT, here are some pics of the helmet I painted for Chris:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...70#post6870870

[phoenixbmwlife]

Originally Posted by Palantirion

Slightly OT, here are some pics of the helmet I painted for Chris:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...70#post6870870

I would say its def on topic! Pretty cool helmet.