Finally found the perfect e92 M3 for me....

Newb17 · 07-20-2015, 07:21 AM

Searched for 3 months. Thought I was going to have to travel, but found one local. 2009 with 37K miles, 6MT, NAV, Technology and Premium Package. 1 owner. Zero sign of repainted panels.
Crappy iPhone pics. More pics to follow after I machine polish her(I'm a pro detailer).

I've swapped out to clear reflectors, matte black kidney grills and a less bulky front plate bracket. Next will be 19 x 9.5" and 11" gunmetal VMR V710's and OEM exhaust mod.

roastbeef · 07-20-2015, 07:27 AM

welcome to the club. car is looking good.

hayes180 · 07-20-2015, 07:38 AM

congrats on the find!

Helmsman · 07-20-2015, 07:48 AM

Nicee...welcome aboard bro.

Pro detailer? Looking forward to your tips on how to best work AW..

Move Over · 07-20-2015, 08:02 AM

Nice find man. Make sure to do all 4 pipes of the OEM mod, more robust and some more volume than the 2 pipe mod.

(see my oem mod thread for details)

Newb17 · 07-20-2015, 08:05 AM

Thanks guys!

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Originally Posted by Helmsman

Nicee...welcome aboard bro.

Pro detailer? Looking forward to your tips on how to best work AW..

Yep, been doing it for a while and learned from the best. Swirls are present, and BMW AW paint is normally on the hard side; meaning, defets(swirls, scratches) aren't removed easily. I'll probably have to compound with a microfiber pad and my 21mm DA polisher, then follow with a foam finishing pad and finer polish with my 8mm DA polisher. I'll do a test spot to see what works best. Hopefully, I can get away with removing defects and get a nice finish in 1-step. I'll then protect with a paint coating or polymer sealant.

Helmsman · 07-20-2015, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Newb17

Thanks guys!

Yep, been doing it for a while and learned from the best. Swirls are present, and BMW AW paint is normally on the hard side; meaning, defets(swirls, scratches) aren't removed easily. I'll probably have to compound with a microfiber pad and my 21mm DA polisher, then follow with a foam finishing pad and finer polish with my 8mm DA polisher. I'll do a test spot to see what works best. Hopefully, I can get away with removing defects and get a nice finish in 1-step. I'll then protect with a paint coating or polymer sealant.

Okidoki Newb, and what would be your polymer sealant of choice mate? Be claying at all? (still debating whether I should but haven't found the strength, nor the reasons really as paint feel smooth as a butt but again far from a pro).

Cheers

bstone801 · 07-20-2015, 09:27 AM

Very nice! My twin but 2 less more doors. Beautiful car bro!

burtonsbs5114 · 07-20-2015, 10:46 AM

Beautiful car, congrats!

Newb17 · 07-20-2015, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Helmsman

Okidoki Newb, and what would be your polymer sealant of choice mate? Be claying at all? (still debating whether I should but haven't found the strength, nor the reasons really as paint feel smooth as a butt but again far from a pro).

Cheers

I choose to use Optimum Car Wax. It a sprayable sealant with good durability. If your paint feels smooth, don't bother claying it. Claying will put micro fine scratches in your paint, as your rubbing contaminants against the paint. This is normal. The micro fine scratches will be removed with the machine polishing step. On light colored cars, you can sometimes get away with claying as you may not see the fine scratches. On dark colored cars, I don't recommend claying without machine polishing. An alternative to claying(not as good) is a product called IronX(google it). I'm the shade, after washing and drying your car, spray the product on the paint and let sit for 5 minutes. You will see the iron contaminats turn purple/red. After 5 minutes, rinse thoroughly.

Helmsman · 07-21-2015, 12:22 AM

Thanks Newb. I'll give the IronX for now.

Cheers

tchoua · 07-21-2015, 12:57 AM

How much did you pick her up for?

Newb17 · 07-21-2015, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Helmsman

Thanks Newb. I'll give the IronX for now.

Cheers

It's good stuff.

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Originally Posted by tchoua

How much did you pick her up for?

$37,900

digitalpersona · 07-21-2015, 01:00 PM

congrats. looks great. and also a great deal.

Newb17 · 07-21-2015, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by digitalpersona

congrats. looks great. and also a great deal.

Thank you. Took a while to find, but it couldn't have worked out any better.

mechanicdavid24 · 07-21-2015, 02:56 PM

remember seeing that advertise a couple weeks ago, when I inquire about it, was sold already. Just funny to see who bought it . Congrats. So I ended up getting a 2012 e92 m3 black in color from valencia bmw. Wish you can give me advice since I do see some water spots and minor paint chips. I bought a 2015 x5 for the wife at long beach bmw. and once again congrats its a beauty

Newb17 · 07-21-2015, 07:39 PM

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remember seeing that advertise a couple weeks ago, when I inquire about it, was sold already. Just funny to see who bought it . Congrats. So I ended up getting a 2012 e92 m3 black in color from valencia bmw. Wish you can give me advice since I do see some water spots and minor paint chips. I bought a 2015 x5 for the wife at long beach bmw. and once again congrats its a beauty

Wow, small world. Saw the advertisement and was at the dealership 30 minutes later.

Water sports can be removed through machine polishing. Or you can try products like these....

http://www.autogeek.net/carpro-spotl...t-remover.html

http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-mdr-...t-remover.html

For rock chips, you could try this....

http://www.autogeek.net/dr-colorchip...ip-repair.html

Newb17 · 07-22-2015, 09:45 AM

Punching it in 2nd gear at 2K RPM's, this car is a slug, until it reaches the upper RPM's. Still love it..haha. Other than a supercharger, not much you can do to improve low end torque?

ellekz · 07-23-2015, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Newb17

Punching it in 2nd gear at 2K RPM's, this car is a slug, until it reaches the upper RPM's. Still love it..haha. Other than a supercharger, not much you can do to improve low end torque?

Downshift to 1st

X9T · 07-24-2015, 12:58 PM

Congrats. I have had mine for about a month and I had to learn and still learning how this car wants to be driven. I have a 2.0T FSI Passat which has low end torque but runs out of breath at the top end. This car is the other way around lol. You just have to learn to keep the revs up..

JT

Longboarder · 07-24-2015, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ellekz

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newb17

Punching it in 2nd gear at 2K RPM's, this car is a slug, until it reaches the upper RPM's. Still love it..haha. Other than a supercharger, not much you can do to improve low end torque?

Downshift to 1st

Remove stock x pipe for a catless version you will gain 25+ lb ft of torque through the entire rev range.

Newb17 · 07-25-2015, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Longboarder

Remove stock x pipe for a catless version you will gain 25+ lb ft of torque through the entire rev range.

Whoa! Thanks.

07-20-2015, 07:21 AM	#1
Newb17 Private 39 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 2003 z06 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Finally found the perfect e92 M3 for me.... Searched for 3 months. Thought I was going to have to travel, but found one local. 2009 with 37K miles, 6MT, NAV, Technology and Premium Package. 1 owner. Zero sign of repainted panels. Crappy iPhone pics. More pics to follow after I machine polish her(I'm a pro detailer). I've swapped out to clear reflectors, matte black kidney grills and a less bulky front plate bracket. Next will be 19 x 9.5" and 11" gunmetal VMR V710's and OEM exhaust mod. Last edited by Newb17; 07-20-2015 at 07:30 AM..
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07-20-2015, 07:27 AM	#2
roastbeef Lieutenant General 11586 Rep 12,728 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	welcome to the club. car is looking good. __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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07-20-2015, 07:38 AM	#3
hayes180 Captain 398 Rep 777 Posts Drives: E92 2013 M3 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: MRLS, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 E92 M3 [10.00]	congrats on the find!
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07-20-2015, 07:48 AM	#4
Helmsman Major General 4467 Rep 7,110 Posts Drives: 2011 AW E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Stockholm, Sweden iTrader: (0)	Nicee...welcome aboard bro. Pro detailer? Looking forward to your tips on how to best work AW..
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07-20-2015, 08:02 AM	#5
Move Over Colonel 1258 Rep 2,492 Posts Drives: M3 6MT Join Date: May 2015 Location: Peninsula iTrader: (9)	Nice find man. Make sure to do all 4 pipes of the OEM mod, more robust and some more volume than the 2 pipe mod. (see my oem mod thread for details)
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07-20-2015, 09:27 AM	#8
bstone801 Private First Class 94 Rep 198 Posts Drives: Alpine e90 M3 slick stick Join Date: May 2015 Location: Boise, ID iTrader: (0)	Very nice! My twin but 2 less more doors. Beautiful car bro!
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07-20-2015, 10:46 AM	#9
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07-21-2015, 12:22 AM	#11
Helmsman Major General 4467 Rep 7,110 Posts Drives: 2011 AW E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Stockholm, Sweden iTrader: (0)	Thanks Newb. I'll give the IronX for now. Cheers
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07-21-2015, 12:57 AM	#12
tchoua New Member 3 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 08 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: fresno iTrader: (0)	Nice! How much did you pick her up for?
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07-21-2015, 01:00 PM	#14
digitalpersona First Lieutenant 89 Rep 364 Posts Drives: 2012 E93 M3 Blk/Blk Join Date: May 2015 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	congrats. looks great. and also a great deal.
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07-21-2015, 02:56 PM	#16
mechanicdavid24 New Member 10 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2012 m3 black coupe Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: los angeles iTrader: (0)	remember seeing that advertise a couple weeks ago, when I inquire about it, was sold already. Just funny to see who bought it . Congrats. So I ended up getting a 2012 e92 m3 black in color from valencia bmw. Wish you can give me advice since I do see some water spots and minor paint chips. I bought a 2015 x5 for the wife at long beach bmw. and once again congrats its a beauty
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07-22-2015, 09:45 AM	#18
Newb17 Private 39 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 2003 z06 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Punching it in 2nd gear at 2K RPM's, this car is a slug, until it reaches the upper RPM's. Still love it..haha. Other than a supercharger, not much you can do to improve low end torque?
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07-24-2015, 12:58 PM	#20
X9T New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2010 E93 M3, White 6MT Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Fremont, CA iTrader: (0)	Congrats. I have had mine for about a month and I had to learn and still learning how this car wants to be driven. I have a 2.0T FSI Passat which has low end torque but runs out of breath at the top end. This car is the other way around lol. You just have to learn to keep the revs up.. JT
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