Jsantos E90 M3 SSII journal

Jsantos · 07-24-2015, 03:55 PM

So i finally pulled the trigger on joining the E9X family, at least for me this was the car to have besides a 911. Countless nights of watching reviews and drooling everytime I see one on the road. I wanted an E46 M3 for as long as i can remember but this changed when i was able to drive both cars.

The E46 is raw and the E90 is more refined and powerful.

I also knew that i was going for the E90. I just love its proportions and how wide the stance on it compared to other cars. Im getting married and will soon have kids so i feel this was the way to go. My better half agreed with me.

So back to the car. Its a 2008 M3 with Silverstone Metallic paint. 6 speed with all the packages.

Pirelli Pzero
220M wheels
Tech package
Cold weather package
Ext silver novillo leather
Individual headliner
M drive
Sunroof
6MT
Carbon leather trim

Please bear with me. There will be a lot of photos and updating. Im a professional photographer with a mild case of OCD. Mods will also be documented as I go. Thanks

whats77inaname · 07-24-2015, 03:56 PM

Welcome to the club!

Jsantos · 07-24-2015, 04:04 PM

First order of business was to properly dial in the condition of the paint. There were rock chips and swirls but nothing a good wetsand and polish can mend. Started with stripping the wax then used Nanoskin sponge for the top part of the car.

Claybar was needed for the bottom part of the car. Foamed twice and then polished with Menzerna. Sealed with powerlock then topped off with collinite 845.

Interior was cleaned mainly with Griots interior cleaner and protected with the BMW leather conditioner.

Wheel wells and underpanel were scrubbed and wiped down with meguiars hyper dressing.

Jsantos · 07-24-2015, 04:14 PM

Mods i already have waiting to get installed this weekend.

Eibach Springs w/ E36 Bumpstops
Oem blackline tailights
12.5mm wheel spacers

But for now more photos of the car as it is.

Flying Ace · 07-24-2015, 05:09 PM

looks good. I like your home even better, I don't have a driveway like that in SF.

tbone28 · 07-24-2015, 06:00 PM

Washing cars. In california. In the drought

Jsantos · 07-24-2015, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying Ace

looks good. I like your home even better, I don't have a driveway like that in SF.

Thanks! This is actually at my parents in Brentwood.

Jsantos · 07-24-2015, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbone28

Washing cars. In california. In the drought

Pressure washer is a must. My next wash would probably be in the next 3 months since i did 1 coat of powerlock and 2 coats of collinite. If you check the slope on the driveway i was actually surprised i only used that much water.

GotE46M · 07-24-2015, 06:47 PM

Congrats! I went from a E46 to a E92 and don't regret a single thing. I believe you made the right choice.

Jsantos · 07-24-2015, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GotE46M

Congrats! I went from a E46 to a E92 and don't regret a single thing. I believe you made the right choice.

I have to admit, everytime i see a proper one i still think its one hell of a car.

E46M3forRay · 07-24-2015, 09:57 PM

so clean. Congrats on the new toy and you even got the proper 3rd pedal.

Jsantos · 07-24-2015, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E46M3forRay

so clean. Congrats on the new toy and you even got the proper 3rd pedal.

Thank you sir. Lots of convincing since the other half knows there is a DCT option. She still refuses to learn how to drive a manual.

buffstocover · 07-24-2015, 10:26 PM

Sweet. E90 is the way to go. I've got a backward facing car seat in the back of mine and shuttle my little dude to daycare everyday, downtown big city fd up traffic, parallel parking...it's great. Have fun. I had an e46 and while it was a blast, I can't imagine dealing w kids and car seats w that rig. You scored!

davesaddiction · 07-25-2015, 06:55 AM

You have excellent taste...

Congrats and welcome!

jbl16 · 07-25-2015, 07:00 AM

Rear facing car seats work great in the coupe, just preload the baby in the carrier and toss it the back seat onto the carrier base. I'm 6'2" and even if the baby carrier is behind me I don't have to adjust my driving position. My 8 month old giggled and screeched the first time she heard the /M V8

Bushum · 07-25-2015, 08:01 AM

Excellent choice! I just got almost the exact same car. Congratulations.

Jsantos · 07-25-2015, 09:57 AM

Bushum

Saw your thread yesterday! Great minds think alike! Update us with more of your modifications! I'd love a good reference since we almost have the same car.

InnerBlueSkies · 07-25-2015, 12:07 PM

Very nice! I have the same color/sedan so if it is not too big of a hassle post up mods as your doing them so I can get some good ideas.

Jsantos · 07-25-2015, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InnerBlueSkies

Very nice! I have the same color/sedan so if it is not too big of a hassle post up mods as your doing them so I can get some good ideas.

Thanks! This is the plan for this journal. I have eibach springs to install today with 12.5mm spacers all around. Photos coming up!

mkPOTO · 07-25-2015, 12:20 PM

congrats car looks good!

RobertEvans · 07-25-2015, 12:43 PM

looks good...would like to see some more pictures of that individual leather.

OC ///M · 07-25-2015, 01:37 PM

Congrats and welcome to the club!

07-24-2015, 03:55 PM	#1
Jsantos Private First Class 35 Rep 144 Posts Drives: E90 M3 SSII 6MT Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: San Francisco CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E90 M3 [0.00] 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	So i finally pulled the trigger on joining the E9X family, at least for me this was the car to have besides a 911. Countless nights of watching reviews and drooling everytime I see one on the road. I wanted an E46 M3 for as long as i can remember but this changed when i was able to drive both cars. The E46 is raw and the E90 is more refined and powerful. I also knew that i was going for the E90. I just love its proportions and how wide the stance on it compared to other cars. Im getting married and will soon have kids so i feel this was the way to go. My better half agreed with me. So back to the car. Its a 2008 M3 with Silverstone Metallic paint. 6 speed with all the packages. Pirelli Pzero 220M wheels Tech package Cold weather package Ext silver novillo leather Individual headliner M drive Sunroof 6MT Carbon leather trim Please bear with me. There will be a lot of photos and updating. Im a professional photographer with a mild case of OCD. Mods will also be documented as I go. Thanks Attached Images
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Jsantos Private First Class 35 Rep 144 Posts Drives: E90 M3 SSII 6MT Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: San Francisco CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E90 M3 [0.00] 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	First order of business was to properly dial in the condition of the paint. There were rock chips and swirls but nothing a good wetsand and polish can mend. Started with stripping the wax then used Nanoskin sponge for the top part of the car. Claybar was needed for the bottom part of the car. Foamed twice and then polished with Menzerna. Sealed with powerlock then topped off with collinite 845. Interior was cleaned mainly with Griots interior cleaner and protected with the BMW leather conditioner. Wheel wells and underpanel were scrubbed and wiped down with meguiars hyper dressing. Attached Images
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Jsantos Private First Class 35 Rep 144 Posts Drives: E90 M3 SSII 6MT Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: San Francisco CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E90 M3 [0.00] 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	Mods i already have waiting to get installed this weekend. Eibach Springs w/ E36 Bumpstops Oem blackline tailights 12.5mm wheel spacers But for now more photos of the car as it is. Attached Images
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07-24-2015, 05:09 PM	#5
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07-24-2015, 06:47 PM	#9
GotE46M Lieutenant 58 Rep 435 Posts Drives: Few M cars. Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: O.C, Socal iTrader: (2)	Congrats! I went from a E46 to a E92 and don't regret a single thing. I believe you made the right choice.
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07-24-2015, 10:26 PM	#13
buffstocover Second Lieutenant 78 Rep 298 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 6MT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Sweet. E90 is the way to go. I've got a backward facing car seat in the back of mine and shuttle my little dude to daycare everyday, downtown big city fd up traffic, parallel parking...it's great. Have fun. I had an e46 and while it was a blast, I can't imagine dealing w kids and car seats w that rig. You scored! __________________ 2008 ///M3 - Dinan Intake & Exhaust
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07-25-2015, 06:55 AM	#14
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jbl16 Private First Class 19 Rep 199 Posts Drives: '13 E92 M3 ZCP DCT Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	Rear facing car seats work great in the coupe, just preload the baby in the carrier and toss it the back seat onto the carrier base. I'm 6'2" and even if the baby carrier is behind me I don't have to adjust my driving position. My 8 month old giggled and screeched the first time she heard the /M V8 __________________ '13 E92 M3 ZCP DCT Prev:'06 E90 330i ZSP, '12 Mustang 5.0, '15 VW GTI
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07-25-2015, 08:01 AM	#16
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07-25-2015, 09:57 AM	#17
Jsantos Private First Class 35 Rep 144 Posts Drives: E90 M3 SSII 6MT Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: San Francisco CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E90 M3 [0.00] 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	Bushum Saw your thread yesterday! Great minds think alike! Update us with more of your modifications! I'd love a good reference since we almost have the same car.
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07-25-2015, 12:07 PM	#18
InnerBlueSkies Captain 1093 Rep 950 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: College Station, Texas iTrader: (1)	Very nice! I have the same color/sedan so if it is not too big of a hassle post up mods as your doing them so I can get some good ideas.
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