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  1. 11-01-2005, 07:04 PM #1
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    Default My 97 BMW M3

    Last Updated: Nov. 1, 2005 @ 9:19PM

    Purpose of this thread: To establish a time line of my project for personal use, and for you all to watch, if you want that is I bought the car 9.26.05, i will start "Week 1" as the first week of August, for the sake of being easy on my brain. In this original post, i will always have an updated picture with links below to posts where I have added somthing to the car. This original post will also contain an up to date sponser list, as i aquire them. The second post in this thread will be the start of the time line with the first mods I have done. Always check back, because i can go too much longer than a week or two with out ordering more parts Now that i have said where i want this thread to go, feel free to state ur opinions, susgestions, keep them intelligent and constructive thanks.

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    Timeline:

    WEEK 1 - As Purchased Photos

    WEEK 2 - 20% Tint and Black Kidneys

    WEEK 3 - Active Autowerke Gen3 & Cluster Rebuild

    WEEK 4 - GC Track Plus Suspension

    WEEK 5 - Planning for weeks ahead

    WEEK 6 - Bavarian Soundwerkes Stage 1 MB Quart Audio & Alpine HU

    WEEK 7 - VIPER 791 2-way alarm with all the extra sensors

    WEEK 8 - JL 12w3 w/ JL 250/1 amp. Bavarian Soundwerkes Deckmount Enclosure

    WEEK 10 - ASA AR-1 Wheels 18x8 and 18x9 with KDW2s (Black w/ Machine Lip)

    WEEK 41 - NEW Pics

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    ...wheres the photo?
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    Exclamation WEEK 1 - STOCK PHOTOS as purchased




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    Quote Originally Posted by TypeRVtec013
    ...wheres the photo?
    dam u, i am still working on it.... lol, this thread is gonna be big, i am settin it up right from the start
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    Lol, Congrats on the Bmw! Project car? sweet..can't wait to see what you end up with when you finish man.
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    This thread is going to be cool. Congrats on the new car, Danny.
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    YEa, its gonna be my daily for a while, soo not tooo crazy, but i shoudl stand out a little at least.
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    Exclamation WEEK 2 - 20% Tint and Black Kidneys

    Note: blacked out kidney grills are not pictured, sorry, look for pics later on, or i will try and take one shortly and throw it in.





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    Thanks Ryan...!!!!!
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    Looks great, how much did you pay if you dont mind my asking?
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    I saw you pulling into school monday night D.
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    Exclamation WEEK 3 - Active Autowerke Gen3 & Gauge Cluster Rebuild

    week 3 i added a spankin new Active Autowerke Gen3 Catback exhuast.

    Also, I yanked out the gauge cluster and rebuilt it with REAL carbon fiber bezel, chrome rings and titianum color faces that light up to match factory lighting (no rice )





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    Exclamation WEEK 4 - GC Track +Plus Coilover Suspension

    Well this week goes on the Ground Control Track Plus Fully adjustable coilovers with GC Rear Shock Mounts. Man do I love these things, they ride GREAT. I also belive it improved the overall look of the car.

    Spring Rates: 440 Front with 550 Rear STIFF






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    Lookin good man, good luck on the rest of the project
    Looking for a shop that does quality work??
    Mainstream Performance is the place to go
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    Loooooks good man. Like the choice of mods. First things first.
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    looks great danny! congrats dude! didn't know you had one!
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    thanks all.. i appreciate it... sways and wheels are next week
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    nice job
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    thanks guys.. I am thinking about ASA AR-1 wheels. 18x8 and 18x9, what do u all think?

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    Dang, Danny. I'm thoroughly impressed. I can't wait to see it. Come out tomorrow. Can you take a picture of the gauge cluster when it's lit up and turned on?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Danny
    thanks guys.. I am thinking about ASA AR-1 wheels. 18x8 and 18x9, what do u all think?

    I think a fully polished wheel would look ultra sharp on it. I don't think black would look as good as if it were on a black M3. That's just my opinion, of course. Like I said before, awesome job on the car, thus far. I'm proud.
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    How much does those wheels weigh?
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    21.5 and 22.5 if my memory serves me correctly Pher. Ryan, the car is gonna get some more black, dont worry BLING is completly outa the question, a dark gun metal is about as silver as i am gonna get.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Danny
    a dark gun metal is about as silver as i am gonna get.
    There ya' go. That's what I'm talkin' about. Like the wheels that I will be getting soon.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Buford
    Can you take a picture of the gauge cluster when it's lit up and turned on?
    Pretty please?
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    yea..... will do ryan... tongiht i am working on the car. I bought a diffrent exhuast, hehe soo i am gonna throw that on. heres a sounds clip of the new exhuast.

    http://www.europeancarweb.com/tech/0...oundclip04.mp3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Danny
    21.5 and 22.5 if my memory serves me correctly Pher.
    Then as much as they might look great, I'd have to say no way! Thats going to slow down your car quite a bit not to mention wear down your brakes faster.
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    are u kidding... kosies (sp?) come in at like 18.5 lbs for 17s and thats a light wheel. there is plenty of Ms running these wheels.. inless u wana sponser me for some BBS wheels, then i will stick to ASA and similar prices ohh, ASA is made by BBS this isnt my old accord, M3s have more than enough brakes to spare for 2lbs more of wheels lol.... im keeping weight into consideration, but, I cant drop 4 grand on wheels, sorry.
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    ^ This is true about the brakes... I'm personally wanting something around 12lbs so 22 is just a bit hefty for my taste.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pher
    ^ This is true about the brakes... I'm personally wanting something around 12lbs so 22 is just a bit hefty for my taste.
    But you only having 120+ tq, and Danny having 230+tq... I'm sure he's not as worried about the wheel weight. lol. Just like my car. With my Accord, I was worried about weight. With my CL, not nearly as worried about weight. I have twice the torque.
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    what size wheel are u lookin at pher? thats gotta be some Japanese 16 inch wheel?
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    How much power does you CL have Ryan? And true, wheel weight will fade into the distance when an RMS supercharger gets straped on there LOL
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    Nice Ride!

    Have you thought about the Eurosport Twinscrew S/C? It seems like a better option to me.

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    ^^Yes, better option, but much more expensive. I really would like to go twin screw, but its pretty pricy. Almost 8 grand if i remember correctly?? I will check again.

    Nice M Coupe by the way, i like it alot! What wheels are those?
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    just check prices. its 7650$ for eurosport twin screw. wowo! lol, thats 40% more expensive than RMS.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Danny
    just check prices. its 7650$ for eurosport twin screw. wowo! lol, thats 40% more expensive than RMS.

    my buddy brett just got done turbocharging his 325 with an M swap in it... makes a pretty nice ~400whp @8psi and plenty of torque to match . i really need to get some pictures from him.
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    sweet erin!! Im pretty sure i am going supercharger, if i go FI. Due to the slight edge the SC has in the reliability departtment.. Get some pics though if u can, would like to see it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Danny
    How much power does you CL have Ryan? And true, wheel weight will fade into the distance when an RMS supercharger gets straped on there LOL
    260hp 232tq. Wheel weight won't matter when I get the CompTech Super Charger with High Boost Pully.
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    is that to the wheels ryan? when i get an SC i would like to do around 350/320 to the wheels. but we will see.
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