405 - Imola Red/Imola Red E46 M3 Build

405 · Sat, Aug-22-2009, 11:48:18 PM

heres a few quick shots i took when i left.

my vcsl front should be here any day

gruppeM3 · Tue, Sep-01-2009, 08:21:54 PM

Great look you are going for. I hate that you sometimes write the longest posts but for some reason I find myself reading them all the way through and enjoying it

Totally original

405 · Wed, Sep-02-2009, 12:05:47 AM

thanks man
i sometimes get to rambling when i type and give a lot of detail haha

anyway
another update

i found a carbonio intake for sale in the classifieds here and had to jump on it. i was looking for one for a while and decided to take advantage of the great price. thanks to eat.sleep.race for the quick shipping and smooth transaction!

everything went together smoothly for a snug fit and clean oem finish. i clay bar'd and zymol waxed which took a lot of the blemishes out from being previously used. has a nice mirror look to it when its all polished up. carbon weave is pretty nice too, ive had experience with many different carbon parts from a lot of different companies in the past and this is one of the better ones.

when i started it up for the first time, the ECU adjusted right away and it idled like factory.. no codes, no ses light.. nothing. low rpm's sound pretty much the same as stock airbox, but higher rpm is definatly meaner and a bit louder. you can hear the intake nicely with the windows up which gives a deep tone inside the cabin.

the car doesnt feel any faster slower, which ive heard is common to most aftermarket intakes. just sounds better in the higher rpm's. im sure if i paired this up with headers, 3 section exhaust, and software i would see some gains with it though. i didnt experience the stutter when launching as ive seen some people claim with aftermarket intakes.

the car still drives exactly like factory, the only real difference is:
1. louder in higher rpm range
2. improves the look of the engine bay

i love the intake, but honestly i just dont think its worth the $900-1100 dollars ive seen them advertised for. im happy since i bought mine for less so i dont have too much into it. if youre interested in buying one, definatly hold out until you can find a used one.
no way would i spend like $900 dollars on a new one.

dont buy new
if you can find one used at a lower price
get it for sure.

0-60Motorsports · Wed, Sep-02-2009, 09:44:15 PM

Looks Great Bro

405 · Wed, Sep-16-2009, 03:03:42 AM

teaser:

VCSL bumper finally arrived from eurodyne

jo was a great seller and i highly recommend him as he had the best prices around as well. thanks again jo!
bumper is beautiful as are the 1x1 carbon splitters, the finish on these is just amazing. i tried to capture it best i could in the pictures but they just dont do them justice.

im hoping it will be painted and fitted friday along with the csl diffuser.

stay tuned

turbodreamer86 · Wed, Sep-16-2009, 04:42:04 AM

nice! your gonna love it and diggin' the new brakes

. I'm looking into doing bbk also, but its so $$

405 · Thu, Sep-17-2009, 11:50:33 PM

thanks man
a bbk would really bring your car together nicely.
i saw your thread showing off all the new csl parts you put on, i love the new look. pretty much perfect.
if cash is tight i think the csl brakes would work well on your car.

Official///M3 · Fri, Sep-18-2009, 03:38:57 PM

Car looks good keep it up!

Vox Populi · Sun, Sep-20-2009, 02:38:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Full-Lock

teaser:

VCSL bumper finally arrived from eurodyne

jo was a great seller and i highly recommend him as he had the best prices around as well. thanks again jo!
bumper is beautiful as are the 1x1 carbon splitters, the finish on these is just amazing. i tried to capture it best i could in the pictures but they just dont do them justice.

im hoping it will be painted and fitted friday along with the csl diffuser.

stay tuned

Can't wait to see the pics.

I think this bumper looks good on only certain colors; IR being one of them.

+1 on Jo from EuroDyne being a great seller, btw.

405 · Fri, Sep-25-2009, 03:07:00 AM

thank you to A&L/IND in palatine for doing an excellent job.
i highly suggest them for your paint and install work

Sat, Aug-22-2009, 11:48:18 PM	#41
405 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,990 In the garage: '12 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Reputation: 0 Location: Chicago, IL	heres a few quick shots i took when i left. my vcsl front should be here any day __________________ -2012 Tornado Red/Interlagos Golf GTI -2012 Ducati 848 EVO Corse SE -2011 Triumph Bonneville T100 Cafe Last edited by 405; Sun, Aug-23-2009 at 05:42:45 AM.

Wed, Sep-02-2009, 12:05:47 AM	#43
405 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,990 In the garage: '12 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Reputation: 0 Location: Chicago, IL	thanks man i sometimes get to rambling when i type and give a lot of detail haha anyway another update i found a carbonio intake for sale in the classifieds here and had to jump on it. i was looking for one for a while and decided to take advantage of the great price. thanks to eat.sleep.race for the quick shipping and smooth transaction! everything went together smoothly for a snug fit and clean oem finish. i clay bar'd and zymol waxed which took a lot of the blemishes out from being previously used. has a nice mirror look to it when its all polished up. carbon weave is pretty nice too, ive had experience with many different carbon parts from a lot of different companies in the past and this is one of the better ones. when i started it up for the first time, the ECU adjusted right away and it idled like factory.. no codes, no ses light.. nothing. low rpm's sound pretty much the same as stock airbox, but higher rpm is definatly meaner and a bit louder. you can hear the intake nicely with the windows up which gives a deep tone inside the cabin. the car doesnt feel any faster slower, which ive heard is common to most aftermarket intakes. just sounds better in the higher rpm's. im sure if i paired this up with headers, 3 section exhaust, and software i would see some gains with it though. i didnt experience the stutter when launching as ive seen some people claim with aftermarket intakes. the car still drives exactly like factory, the only real difference is: 1. louder in higher rpm range 2. improves the look of the engine bay i love the intake, but honestly i just dont think its worth the $900-1100 dollars ive seen them advertised for. im happy since i bought mine for less so i dont have too much into it. if youre interested in buying one, definatly hold out until you can find a used one. no way would i spend like $900 dollars on a new one. dont buy new if you can find one used at a lower price get it for sure. __________________ -2012 Tornado Red/Interlagos Golf GTI -2012 Ducati 848 EVO Corse SE -2011 Triumph Bonneville T100 Cafe Last edited by 405; Mon, Sep-21-2009 at 02:50:33 AM.

Wed, Sep-02-2009, 09:44:15 PM	#44
0-60Motorsports Established 1998.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 10,010 In the garage: '08 LEXUS IS F '08 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF '04 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Al Manama, Bahrain	Looks Great Bro __________________ EURO 04 M3 Current Mods: GC DA's, Eibach Sways, PF RTABs, RE RCAs, INTRAVEE II + Alpine KCA-420i, Black Roundels, ///MFEST Badges, Depo Corners, M5 SMG Knob, Screen protector for OEM 16:9 display, VCSL: Bumper + Race Lip, CF Trunk, CF Diffusor, DIETZ TV in Motion, AP Headers, RT Cats, SS Res X-pipe, SS Race, Z8 Starter Button, Lamin-X, GM SMG Paddles, OEM CSL Steering, OEM CSL interior, OEM CSL Intake, EVOLVE Alpha-N Tune, BBS CH's, FX-R Projectors + 3k D2S, ST40's, DINAN Rear Strut Brace, BW Oil Cooler, 3.91 gears Soon To come.....OEM CSL Roof, Inner Projectors ........

Wed, Sep-16-2009, 03:03:42 AM	#45
405 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,990 In the garage: '12 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Reputation: 0 Location: Chicago, IL	teaser: VCSL bumper finally arrived from eurodyne jo was a great seller and i highly recommend him as he had the best prices around as well. thanks again jo! bumper is beautiful as are the 1x1 carbon splitters, the finish on these is just amazing. i tried to capture it best i could in the pictures but they just dont do them justice. im hoping it will be painted and fitted friday along with the csl diffuser. stay tuned __________________ -2012 Tornado Red/Interlagos Golf GTI -2012 Ducati 848 EVO Corse SE -2011 Triumph Bonneville T100 Cafe

Wed, Sep-16-2009, 04:42:04 AM	#46
turbodreamer86 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 728 In the garage: '09 NISSAN 370Z '03 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Downtown Chicago	nice! your gonna love it and diggin' the new brakes . I'm looking into doing bbk also, but its so $$ __________________ 09 Nissan 370Z [Pearl White][Black] 7AT Touring/Sport/Nav ----------------------- 03 BMW ///M3 [Oxford Green Metallic II] [Cinnamon] SMG Dinan SC'd S3 (sold) Video 04 BMW ///M3 [Titanium Silver] [Imola Red] 6MT V-CSL\|Delage Sports Stage III (sold) Mod List & Pics 03 Nissan 350Z [Black][Black] 6MT Track (sold)

Tue, Sep-01-2009, 08:21:54 PM	#42
gruppeM3 Motorsport Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 720 In the garage: '11 BMW 335d '04 BMW X5 '02 BMW E46 M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Pomona	Great look you are going for. I hate that you sometimes write the longest posts but for some reason I find myself reading them all the way through and enjoying it Totally original

Thu, Sep-17-2009, 11:50:33 PM	#47
405 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,990 In the garage: '12 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Reputation: 0 Location: Chicago, IL	thanks man a bbk would really bring your car together nicely. i saw your thread showing off all the new csl parts you put on, i love the new look. pretty much perfect. if cash is tight i think the csl brakes would work well on your car. __________________ -2012 Tornado Red/Interlagos Golf GTI -2012 Ducati 848 EVO Corse SE -2011 Triumph Bonneville T100 Cafe

Fri, Sep-18-2009, 03:38:57 PM	#48
Official///M3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 153 Reputation: 0	Car looks good keep it up!

Fri, Sep-25-2009, 03:07:00 AM	#50
405 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,990 In the garage: '12 VOLKSWAGEN GTI Reputation: 0 Location: Chicago, IL	thank you to A&L/IND in palatine for doing an excellent job. i highly suggest them for your paint and install work __________________ -2012 Tornado Red/Interlagos Golf GTI -2012 Ducati 848 EVO Corse SE -2011 Triumph Bonneville T100 Cafe Last edited by 405; Mon, Sep-28-2009 at 05:33:01 AM.

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