just bought a e92 yesterday, tips?

iron_man · 05-02-2013, 12:08 AM

So i pulled the trigger on an 08 black/black e92 with c/f roof and interior trim, 6speed, has navi and all. I just ordered some angel eyes, black grill, and c/f bmw badges for wheels, hood, trunk, and steering wheel. what should i look out for or any tips? o yeah it has 8200miles on it as of today.

parked next to the old car putting stuff from the mustang to there...

Powerbeast · 05-02-2013, 12:26 AM

Nothing to look out for man just enjoy it and drive in good health my friend, congrats!!

Titanium Silver · 05-02-2013, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by iron_man

So i pulled the trigger on an 08 black/black e92 with c/f roof and interior trim, 6speed, has navi and all. I just ordered some angel eyes, black grill, and c/f bmw badges for wheels, hood, trunk, and steering wheel. what should i look out for or any tips?

I would leave the DSC ON for a little while...

Ezio · 05-02-2013, 02:13 AM

play around with the car, nothing really to be said.

Genro757 · 05-02-2013, 02:15 AM

Drive it like you stole it....but safely =)

FVM3 · 05-02-2013, 03:15 AM

nice

tjsabec · 05-02-2013, 06:03 AM

I can't see the pretty pictures.

Trip3's · 05-02-2013, 06:08 AM

If you have any issues with the 6MT, Search the following key words: clutch stop, F10 m5 shift knob, clutch spring removal. IMO one of the weak spots in this car is the 6 MT setup from the factory.

mjposner · 05-02-2013, 06:14 AM

Ditto on the clutch stop. Make one from Home Depot parts for less than $5

iron_man · 05-02-2013, 07:24 AM

Hmmm I'll take some pics in a bit and try and reupload them. But I can def feel 1-2 being notchy and will look into the clutch stop issue. But holy hell this car is fun to drive. I got on it 2-3 omw here and delt like I was recreating jeremy clarkson in too gear when he yelled "pppppoooooowwwwwweeeeerrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!"

happos2 · 05-02-2013, 08:16 AM

2008 with 8,xxx miles on it? Show the baby some love!

UCBPhD · 05-02-2013, 08:50 AM

Run Launch Control from _every_ dead stop . . .

Congrats!

tony093 · 05-02-2013, 09:21 AM

Wow beautiful car...who r u getting the black trunk badge from? I'm in need of one of those.

Majin Buu · 05-02-2013, 09:37 AM

why such low mileage on such an old car????????

manari06 · 05-02-2013, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Genro757

Drive it like you stole it....but safely =)

Rk-d · 05-02-2013, 09:44 AM

ZHP knob, update the DME.

lsmkr01 · 05-02-2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Titanium Silver

I would leave the DSC ON for a little while...

Listen to these words of wisdom.

iron_man · 05-02-2013, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by tony093

Wow beautiful car...who r u getting the black trunk badge from? I'm in need of one of those.

thanks, i ordered it off ebay for like 12 bucks lol

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Originally Posted by Majin Buu

why such low mileage on such an old car????????

guy was a huge m fan, said it sat in his garage and he never got around to driving it because he loved driving his x6 so much, clean title and all, when i saw the deal i just couldn't pass it up

W/// · 05-02-2013, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by iron_man

Hmmm I'll take some pics in a bit and try and reupload them. But I can def feel 1-2 being notchy and will look into the clutch stop issue. But holy hell this car is fun to drive. I got on it 2-3 omw here and delt like I was recreating jeremy clarkson in too gear when he yelled "pppppoooooowwwwwweeeeerrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!"

If you don't care about the shift knob being lit, get a ZHP knob. By far the best mod and IMO, it's a must for all BMW cars with MT. ABout $60 from Tischer last time I saw it (a while ago). If you still aren't happy, then do clutch stop. Personally, I did the ZHP, skipped the clutch stop and spring.

Congrats

DMW2315 · 05-02-2013, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip3's

If you have any issues with the 6MT, Search the following key words: clutch stop, F10 m5 shift knob, clutch spring removal. IMO one of the weak spots in this car is the 6 MT setup from the factory.

Peahi · 05-02-2013, 11:23 AM

Man. That thing was a museum piece. Good find! It is yearning for a nice summer road trip. It needs to stretch its legs out.

i001947 · 05-02-2013, 11:29 AM

Just floor it every change you get.

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iron_man do you even lift? 108 Rep 311 Posts Drives: M5 Competition Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Oorleans iTrader: (0)	Hmmm I'll take some pics in a bit and try and reupload them. But I can def feel 1-2 being notchy and will look into the clutch stop issue. But holy hell this car is fun to drive. I got on it 2-3 omw here and delt like I was recreating jeremy clarkson in too gear when he yelled "pppppoooooowwwwwweeeeerrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!"
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