The new addition to the fleet!
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Post 728636 by S70T5Chris on 2014-08-09 15:24:31
Why not?! LOL! It's something I've been considering for quite some time now, and when this one came up for sale locally, I had to have it. It has pretty much every option including a sunroof, and even the electric rear blind. Full BMW history, 84k on the clock, very nice condition (not showroom by any stretch, but still very nice). However an Inspection 2 is due now. But at £9k I considered it to be a pretty decent bargain. As a general rule, after months of looking at these, you need to be in the £10k+ range to get a good one.
The list of improvements to the asthetics has already begun! I absolutely love black cars, so this made the car even more perfect for me, but it does make stone chips, scratches, etc quite obvious, so a front end respray is a definite.
The modifications list has also begun. Not too long, but long enough! Have you seen how much a decent exhaust system is for this thing?!!
And the noise :jaw:
Can't wait to get it on a track, but god knows when that'll be, I'm up a wall with work at the moment!
Post 728637 by Nealevo on 2014-08-09 15:29:59
Bloody gawjus mate, drove a few of these in anger on tracks, and there aren't many cars as capable for all occasions, they are a handful in the wet with the nanny systems off, so be careful at first, they are very predicable on the limit, so have some fun. And you are now officially a ££££££
Post 728638 by Ettienne on 2014-08-09 15:30:42
You can't deny the ability of these cars and as an all round package they possibly one if the best, with the prestige to boot.
I'm looking at something non volvo myself, maybe 3 pointed star?
A good buy, only downside not as exclusive as some Volvos in numbers, but that's why I'd keep Volvos and you'd most likely keep yours.
Are you replacing the s60r with this?
Post 728639 by S70T5Chris on 2014-08-09 15:33:11
The plan was to replace the Accord with it, and this will be the car I mostly use on track. But I really love the Accord, I just don't know if I can sell it yet.
I need to do a couple of track days first just to make doubly sure. The ATR is so good, and so reliable on a track. This needs to be the same, I'm sure it will be.
Post 728640 by jamesy12345 on 2014-08-09 15:36:30
Looks good very nice
Post 728642 by Ettienne on 2014-08-09 15:45:17
Not heard many horror stories with these.
I was recently looking at a m5 2001 model (which ever that is).
Vanos timing goes around 100k, clutch 80k, so I was looking at buying with these done.
Only thing I could get around was, when cold most will not select first or second easily, I do short traffic trips mostly, that would be a pain in traffic.
Post 728644 by merc85 on 2014-08-09 17:03:34
Looks stunning mate, And a well kept one. Like you said with black car they show up every stone chip road dust etc, But when clean they look the Nutts.
looks spot on bud
:)
Post 728646 by M-R-P on 2014-08-09 17:25:52
Mate of mine had a very similar one, 2006 but it was ruined by so called technicians getting the stage 2 service wrong.
Mike was a big help in that matter and my mate is now looking at 335i and newer M3 as a replacement.
The only Beemer I would want, the M3, nice buy Chris mate.
Post 728648 by Biff on 2014-08-09 17:38:38
Big fan of the m3's mate.
As said they are a handful in the wet.
Nice car, you'll have some cracking track day fun in it.
Post 728670 by munster732 on 2014-08-09 18:39:19
Jealous.com.
The end :-)
What I would really like next but a good un is a bit out of my price range for now.
Post 728671 by Jamest5r on 2014-08-09 18:57:00
Nice :) but still a to$$er :)
Post 728673 by jamesy12345 on 2014-08-09 19:01:52
I always fancied an M3..an E30...
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C512660
Big money now!
Post 728674 by foammanmark on 2014-08-09 19:06:58
Stunning looking car, and I hope she goes well for you.
Post 728680 by MIKESC70T5 on 2014-08-09 20:25:49
Welcome to my world, but your only a junior tosser as its only one German car in your fleet lol. Get an Audi as well and you can be a total tosser like me.
Post 728681 by MIKESC70T5 on 2014-08-09 20:31:08
[QUOTE=Ettienne;728642]Not heard many horror stories with these.
I was recently looking at a m5 2001 model (which ever that is).
Vanos timing goes around 100k, clutch 80k, so I was looking at buying with these done.
Only thing I could get around was, when cold most will not select first or second easily, I do short traffic trips mostly, that would be a pain in traffic.[/QUOTE]
I looked at the M5 before getting my M3. Drove a couple and they really fly, but also a heavy car so not as chuck able as the M3. V8 5 ltr engine so 20mpg, but 10-15mpg on traffic trips.
Post 728683 by MIKESC70T5 on 2014-08-09 20:39:26
[QUOTE=S70T5Chris;728636]
Why not?! LOL! It's something I've been considering for quite some time now, and when this one came up for sale locally, I had to have it. It has pretty much every option including a sunroof, and even the electric rear blind. Full BMW history, 84k on the clock, very nice condition (not showroom by any stretch, but still very nice). However an Inspection 2 is due now. But at £9k I considered it to be a pretty decent bargain. As a general rule, after months of looking at these, you need to be in the £10k+ range to get a good one.
The list of improvements to the asthetics has already begun! I absolutely love black cars, so this made the car even more perfect for me, but it does make stone chips, scratches, etc quite obvious, so a front end respray is a definite.
The modifications list has also begun. Not too long, but long enough! Have you seen how much a decent exhaust system is for this thing?!!
And the noise :jaw:
Can't wait to get it on a track, but god knows when that'll be, I'm up a wall with work at the moment![/QUOTE]
Drop it off at mine if you want Chris while your away. I'll give it a clean for you. I've done lots of little creature comforts to mine to make the interior more up to date, latest satnav discs, full iPod control, digital tv, shorter gear knob to make gear changes better, software to personalise things like making adjustments to satnav view, shift lights, traction control intervention, light on control etc etc.
As for exhausts, what make did you go for?
Post 728690 by S70T5Chris on 2014-08-09 20:52:53
[QUOTE=MIKESC70T5;728683]Drop it off at mine if you want Chris while your away. I'll give it a clean for you. I've done lots of little creature comforts to mine to make the interior more up to date, latest satnav discs, full iPod control, digital tv, shorter gear knob to make gear changes better, software to personalise things like making adjustments to satnav view, shift lights, traction control intervention, light on control etc etc.
As for exhausts, what make did you go for?[/QUOTE]
Hmmm definitley need to pick your brains all all that kind of stuff!
Not decided on the exhaust yet. I need to get on M3 cutters and get opinions. They just sound incredible with a back box on. I'm leaning towards the Supersprint Race, but have heard it may drone, which I really don't want. Miltek is cheaper, surely a Miltek would be good?!
Thanks for the offer of cleaning it mate, I wouldn't expect you to do that! The stone chips on the front end are already bothering me, so really want to get that addressed before I go mad on it.
The brake upgrade you have, is that a complete kit you can buy from somewhere?
Have you heard of Brystone? They are local to me, was thinking of giving them a call for the Inspection 2 service, and a general once over.
Post 728693 by martybelfastt5 on 2014-08-09 20:56:21
that looks very tidy chris have a soft spot for these on the smaller oem rims for some reason lol
Post 728698 by MIKESC70T5 on 2014-08-09 22:02:16
[QUOTE=S70T5Chris;728690]Hmmm definitley need to pick your brains all all that kind of stuff!
Not decided on the exhaust yet. I need to get on M3 cutters and get opinions. They just sound incredible with a back box on. I'm leaning towards the Supersprint Race, but have heard it may drone, which I really don't want. Miltek is cheaper, surely a Miltek would be good?!
Thanks for the offer of cleaning it mate, I wouldn't expect you to do that! The stone chips on the front end are already bothering me, so really want to get that addressed before I go mad on it.
The brake upgrade you have, is that a complete kit you can buy from somewhere?
Have you heard of Brystone? They are local to me, was thinking of giving them a call for the Inspection 2 service, and a general once over.[/QUOTE]
All of them drone which is why I've not changed mine yet, the drone between 2000-3000 rpm which is 6th gear doing 60mph lol. I did have a Miltek to go on paid £575 second hand but sold it on.
Only used Iridium Engineering which is still close to you.
Brake kit is a full kit apart from discs which are direct from BMW. The kit was a group buy but the custom brackets have all sold now and unless the guy who organised the group buy can get another 10 buyers together you won't get them. The group buy included, calipers, brackets, hoses and pads. There are aftermarket kits available by the likes of k-sport etc but the quality has been bought into question especially the material of the calipers. The ones I have are o.e BMW ones made by Brembo off the 135 models. Your loaded mate so just get the A.P's, there only £2500 lol.
Post 728699 by MIKESC70T5 on 2014-08-09 22:04:48
[QUOTE=martybelfastt5;728693]that looks very tidy chris have a soft spot for these on the smaller oem rims for some reason lol[/QUOTE]
18's give a far better ride and handling is also a lot better, but the 19's look so much better. If Chris is going to track it once in a while, I'd suggest picking up some 18's just for the track.
Post 728704 by MIKESC70T5 on 2014-08-09 22:18:52
This was the original group buy, he has done it twice now.
http://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/showthread.php?t=67110
Post 732418 by S70T5Chris on 2014-08-30 17:04:42
Ok, so the ball is fully rolling with this new project!
The car has been into the local specialist (Brystones) for an Inspection 2 service, brake fluid change, and air con regas. They have also been over the car with a fine tooth comb. And listed every little thing down to missing trim clips, perished door seal and other odds and sods which will all be getting sorted shortly.
Sub frame given clean bill of health, which is good.
I've been building a shopping list, and researching the best place to buy parts. It's rather long, but you know me, I don't do things half cocked! Just put a deposit down on these among other things that I'll post up about once it's all fitted :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:
And you thought your brakes were big......
Fronts
Rears
Post 732422 by Ettienne on 2014-08-30 17:28:45
They should stop you very well indeed.
Are these from above link or a complete kit?
I looked at putting 6 pot cayenne calipers on the Volvo
Post 732425 by S70T5Chris on 2014-08-30 17:37:49
They're not the brakes from the link Mike posted, no.
The fronts are the Brembo Grantourismo 6-pot kit with 380mm discs. As far as I can tell, the ultimate brakes that the E46 can have fitted. They're 2000 miles old, and cost £4k new!!
The rears are Porsche Boxster S calipers, and use the OEM M3 discs.
There's a chap on M3cutters putting his car back to standard, and I'm buying a few bits from it :biggrin:
Post 732428 by Harvey on 2014-08-30 17:43:33
Looking good , off to a great start.:)
Post 732430 by Biff on 2014-08-30 17:52:06
My mate has had various custom systems & boxes on his over the 10 years he's had it. They love a drone & as mike said you'll never get rid of it.
I've actually got the m3 this weekend & poo came out on a wet roundabout leaving work this afternoon. TC back on. Lol
Post 732432 by S70T5Chris on 2014-08-30 17:59:41
[QUOTE=Biff;732430]My mate has had various custom systems & boxes on his over the 10 years he's had it. They love a drone & as mike said you'll never get rid of it.
I've actually got the m3 this weekend & poo came out on a wet roundabout leaving work this afternoon. TC back on. Lol[/QUOTE]
I'm buying a Supersprint Race back box from the same guy. Look them up on youtube, they sound unbelievable! He reckons it only has a slight drone at 2000rpm in 6th when under load. I can live with that!
Post 732434 by merc85 on 2014-08-30 18:10:49
Looks stunning Chris, Supersprint exhaust is what i had on blacky and it did indeed sound awesome on boost :)
Post 732437 by Ettienne on 2014-08-30 18:23:06
[QUOTE=S70T5Chris;732425]They're not the brakes from the link Mike posted, no.
The fronts are the Brembo Grantourismo 6-pot kit with 380mm discs. As far as I can tell, the ultimate brakes that the E46 can have fitted. They're 2000 miles old, and cost £4k new!!
The rears are Porsche Boxster S calipers, and use the OEM M3 discs.
There's a chap on M3cutters putting his car back to standard, and I'm buying a few bits from it :biggrin:[/QUOTE]
They are big! I thought the polestar were big at 371mm
Post 732440 by V70 Graham on 2014-08-30 18:26:16
Very nice Chris, love those brakes.....I just wish I went fast enough to justify a set lol
Post 732448 by M-R-P on 2014-08-30 18:57:32
Awesome!
Post 732449 by Harvey on 2014-08-30 19:00:39
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;732440]Very nice Chris, love those brakes.....I just wish I went fast enough to justify a set lol[/QUOTE]
I bet the disks on your Company vehicle are bigger !.
Post 732451 by MIKESC70T5 on 2014-08-30 19:20:02
Very very nice mate. What have you decided suspension wise? On Cutters you said you've also ordered a genuine csl boot lid and difusser. Can't wait to see it when it's all on.
Post 732460 by S70T5Chris on 2014-08-30 19:40:17
The chap who is selling the brakes also has KW Variant 2 coilovers, so I'm running with them. I was going to get new Bilstein B6's and H&R springs as a compromise. But @ £800 for the V2's I couldn't say no. They ride superb on the Volvo's, so I can't see how they'd be any different on the bimmer.
Also getting H&R anti roll bars from him.
Post 735089 by S70T5Chris on 2014-09-13 16:26:42
Whilst I'm on a roll updating project threads! LOL....
Dropped the Bimmer off at Brystones this morning to work through the list of niggles they kindly drew up for me! And also have all the goodies fitted that have emptied the kids piggy banks!
[LIST]
[*]Renew glove box latch
[*]O/S door trim panel - replace missing clips
[*]Renew both front door aperture seals
[*]Replace N/S door mirror glass
[*]Fuel filler cap retaining strap
[*]New front ride level sensor
[*]New rear to front brake pipes (fuel tank out jobby!)
[*]O/S headlight washer adjust or possibly renew
[*]Renew a coolant hose (slight misting of fluid)
[*]Investigate presence of oil, around the timing chain tensioner
[*]
[/LIST]
Then fit....
[LIST]
[*]Brembo Grandtourismo front brake kit (6 pots & 380mm floating discs)
[*]Porsche Boxster S Brembo Rears, utilising my OEM discs
[*]Supersprint Race backbox
[*]KW Variant 2 coilovers
[*]H&R anti roll bars
[*]Linea Corse wheels, 9j fronts and 10j rears, correct offset to clear brakes and fill the arches without spacers
[*]+ Michelin Pilot Sports CSL sizes (265/30/19 rears, 235/35/19 fronts)
[*]Wheel stud conversion
[*]Genuine BMW CSL bootlid
[*]Genuine BMW CSL rear diffuser
[*]Brand new headlight lenses
[*]Depo black front indicators
[*]Black front grills
[*]Carbon fiber front wing grills
[*]Smoked rear LED lights
[*]Depo smoked side repaters
[*]
[/LIST]
I can't wait to get it back!!
Next on the list is a few ICE upgrades. Upgrade the BM54 amplifier to give more power, and better quality sound with the HK set up. Also upgraded to allow bluetooth streaming. An intravee 2 and Alpine KCA-420i to give full ipod integration. Also add the OEM bluetooth handsfree system (this is pretty much the only option my car didn't have fitted from the factory).
Post 737602 by Shinsplintz 101 on 2014-09-27 17:09:42
Very nice fella, surprised you didn't sneak off to Germany this week to give it a shakedown.
Post 737607 by S70T5Chris on 2014-09-27 17:15:52
[QUOTE=Shinsplintz 101;737602]Very nice fella, surprised you didn't sneak off to Germany this week to give it a shakedown.[/QUOTE]
I'm gutted mate, just too busy at the moment :grumpy::grumpy::grumpy:
First year I've not been to the Ring for ten years!
Post 737615 by Ettienne on 2014-09-27 17:30:46
The yellow calipers suit it very well.
Are you bringing it to the southern?
Post 737616 by merc85 on 2014-09-27 17:32:10
She's got a cracking stance mate, Looks the nutts ;)
Post 737617 by S70T5Chris on 2014-09-27 17:33:07
[QUOTE=Ettienne;737615]The yellow calipers suit it very well.
Are you bringing it to the southern?[/QUOTE]
I probably will yeah! The S60 is minging!
Post 737618 by Ettienne on 2014-09-27 17:34:53
At least you've got time to get to that
Post 737626 by T5frankie on 2014-09-27 17:49:19
love the m3 mate, at last a proper example to look at :biggrin:
Post 737627 by S70T5Chris on 2014-09-27 17:53:42
[QUOTE=T5frankie;737626]love the m3 mate, at last a proper example to look at :biggrin:[/QUOTE]
LOL you're such a bitch! Cheers matey.
Post 737630 by MIKESC70T5 on 2014-09-27 18:03:42
[QUOTE=T5frankie;737626]love the m3 mate, at last a proper example to look at :biggrin:[/QUOTE]
Certainly is lovely and the brakes alone are worth more than all your cars put together, actually, my brakes are worth more than all your cars to :hilarious
Post 737634 by MIKESC70T5 on 2014-09-27 18:17:39
You know me Chris, I like to get the O.E plus look when it comes to my cars hence why I've kept it looking fairly standard. Yours looks fantastic though and I bet at 8000 rpm that exhaust sounds amazing.
Next up, CSL carbon air box? £4000 new but around £2000 second hand fitted and remapped.
Post 737637 by Ettienne on 2014-09-27 18:34:06
Are the gains with maps on these, I know when I looked at s4 (v8) it was only a slight increase.
Post 737641 by S70T5Chris on 2014-09-27 18:42:48
Actually the carbon csl air in take and map sees about a 20-30bhp increase. Generally a standard m3 dynos at 320-30bhp.
It's not just the power increase, but also the drivability that is improved, and the noise!
I am tempted!
Post 737645 by MIKESC70T5 on 2014-09-27 18:47:31
They sound fantastic, I've been in a genuine CSL only as a passenger but the noise on full chat just made me grin lol.
Post 737647 by martybelfastt5 on 2014-09-27 18:49:48
wow that looks superb:mischievo
Post 737649 by MIKESC70T5 on 2014-09-27 18:51:28
Can't tell in the pics, but is the rear carbon defuser colour coded or all carbon? Are you putting an M3 badge back on the new CSL boot?
Post 737654 by S70T5Chris on 2014-09-27 18:57:43
The diffuser is colour codes yes.
Not sure on the badge, it looks quite good without.
Post 737655 by Shinsplintz 101 on 2014-09-27 18:58:36
Always next year fella, you'll have a whole fleet of ring ready rides by then - happy days!
Post 737661 by Nealevo on 2014-09-27 19:33:49
looking good chris, always been a fan of these cars, having driven both a standard M3 and a CSL on a track, you will definately be addicted to the extra noise, a CSL howl on the limiter is a memory i will never forget, still very twitchy but once you find your limits its very rewarding and as a point to point car not much will hassle you..
Can i have a go :)
Post 737662 by T5frankie on 2014-09-27 19:44:51
[QUOTE=MIKESC70T5;737630]Certainly is lovely and the brakes alone are worth more than all your cars put together, actually, my brakes are worth more than all your cars to :hilarious[/QUOTE]
and your point is what?
Post 737666 by MIKESC70T5 on 2014-09-27 20:13:16
[QUOTE=T5frankie;737662]and your point is what?[/QUOTE]
My point is Its nice to look at performance cars instead of your 3 diesel Volvos that cost less to buy than a set of decent brakes for an M car.
Post 737667 by MIKESC70T5 on 2014-09-27 20:18:39
[QUOTE=T5frankie;737626]love the m3 mate, at last a proper example to look at :biggrin:[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=T5frankie;737662]and your point is what?[/QUOTE]
And your point was :remybussi
Post 737668 by t5 pete on 2014-09-27 20:26:25
That looks awesome Chris certainly one stunning car, you must have had to rob a bank to have all that gear fitted for most of us some thing like this is only a dream so make sure you put as many pics of it as you can please as its great to see how it looks
Post 737669 by Ettienne on 2014-09-27 20:26:59
[QUOTE=Shinsplintz 101;737655]Always next year fella, you'll have a whole fleet of ring ready rides by then - happy days![/QUOTE]
He'd have to fit a tow bar to the s60 to pull the BMW.
Post 737672 by Ettienne on 2014-09-27 20:38:03
[QUOTE=MIKESC70T5;737649]Can't tell in the pics, but is the rear carbon defuser colour coded or all carbon? Are you putting an M3 badge back on the new CSL boot?[/QUOTE]
I drove an m3 csl, had a gear change ferocity adjustment button, it wasn't slow.
Post 737673 by S70T5Chris on 2014-09-27 20:46:48
[QUOTE=t5 pete;737668]That looks awesome Chris certainly one stunning car, you must have had to rob a bank to have all that gear fitted for most of us some thing like this is only a dream so make sure you put as many pics of it as you can please as its great to see how it looks[/QUOTE]
Wow, thanks Pete! :B_thumb:
Post 737674 by S70T5Chris on 2014-09-27 20:49:37
[QUOTE=Nealevo;737661]looking good chris, always been a fan of these cars, having driven both a standard M3 and a CSL on a track, you will definately be addicted to the extra noise, a CSL howl on the limiter is a memory i will never forget, still very twitchy but once you find your limits its very rewarding and as a point to point car not much will hassle you..
Can i have a go :)[/QUOTE]
You can show me how to drive it properly!
Post 737677 by WOODY T5 on 2014-09-27 21:06:11
Yep that looks very fit chris :)
Post 737691 by Biff on 2014-09-27 21:48:30
Dear oh dear, that looks stunning. I will show this my mate when he comes back from Saudi. Don't think he will be selling his when I do. Lol
Spot on Chris but can I just ask since when did it matter what the members of this forum drive & how much the cars & mods cost?
Banter??
Post 737692 by jamesy12345 on 2014-09-27 21:57:27
^^^what Biff said
The m3 is a beauty, I for one am interested to hear about any marque that forum members drive - performance or not. Not everyone shares this opinion but if a car costs me a fortune then I like it less! My T4 was a few hundred quid and it is great!!
Post 737694 by Ettienne on 2014-09-27 22:17:52
[QUOTE=S70T5Chris;737641]Actually the carbon csl air in take and map sees about a 20-30bhp increase. Generally a standard m3 dynos at 320-30bhp.
It's not just the power increase, but also the drivability that is improved, and the noise!
I am tempted![/QUOTE]
Bloody hell, you'll have to get buy a big warehouse to store them in, you'll never be able / want to sell any of them. It would be like something from fast and loud.
Post 737697 by S70T5Chris on 2014-09-27 22:35:38
[QUOTE=Biff;737691]....
Spot on Chris but can I just ask since when did it matter what the members of this forum drive & how much the cars & mods cost?
Banter??[/QUOTE]
It doesn't mate, certainly not to me. I haven't given that impression have I? Apologies if I have.
Post 737701 by Doingitsideways on 2014-09-27 22:48:29
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;737692] Not everyone shares this opinion but if a car costs me a fortune then I like it less! [/QUOTE]
Me too matey, just like I was saying the other day.
Cars like the M3, Audi R's etc never usually do much for me. Probably in the same way that Lambos and Ferraris don't either - because I know deep down that no matter how hard I work, I'll never own one.
But this M3 just ticks all the right boxes and I can't help but admire it for what it is - an awesome, customised performance car.
It looks superb mate, excellent work :D
Post 737708 by leet5r on 2014-09-28 01:02:31
outstanding , there was a black m3 at croft today and it had ap brakes all round and a supersprint exhaust , when well and suprised a lot of the look at me type cars
Post 737711 by Biff on 2014-09-28 05:43:33
[QUOTE=S70T5Chris;737697]It doesn't mate, certainly not to me. I haven't given that impression have I? Apologies if I have.[/QUOTE]
No Chris not at all, I was referring to Mike.
It's great you use high end mods & your car is to a top standard.
It's even better you don't brag about it & knock people for having low value cars. ;)
Post 737713 by Ettienne on 2014-09-28 08:09:30
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;737692]^^^what Biff said
The m3 is a beauty, I for one am interested to hear about any marque that forum members drive - performance or not. Not everyone shares this opinion but if a car costs me a fortune then I like it less! My T4 was a few hundred quid and it is great!![/QUOTE]
When I first bought t5r's / 850r's they were, real q-cars and extremely cheap to buy and where such good fun and very cheap to tune if working around the standard turbo and brakes.
This has definitely moved on now with prices going up, but they are still a rarity to see on the roads.
There certainly is a point in tuning cars where diminishing returns occur, the level Chris's car is at, is certainly there. It costs a lot to get that bit more performance, but it's very nice to see a petrol head tuning one of these as most are owned by people who want to tail gate me on the motorway.
Post 737732 by MIKESC70T5 on 2014-09-28 10:22:20
[QUOTE=Biff;737711]No Chris not at all, I was referring to Mike.
It's great you use high end mods & your car is to a top standard.
It's even better you don't brag about it & knock people for having low value cars. ;)[/QUOTE]
Sorry Biff, that wasn't my intention, I was taking the Micky out of Frankies DIESEL Volvos that he buys for £200 each. I love T5 Volvos which is why I've had an 850t5r and a C70t5.
Mike :B_thumb:
Post 737737 by T5frankie on 2014-09-28 11:45:29
[QUOTE=MIKESC70T5;737732]Sorry Biff, that wasn't my intention, I was taking the Micky out of Frankies DIESEL Volvos that he buys for £200 each. I love T5 Volvos which is why I've had an 850t5r and a C70t5.
Mike :B_thumb:[/QUOTE]
the point was..that ive bought 3 broken diesels all non runners for around 250 quid each then managed to repair them and now theyre all on the road fully taxed mot and insured and running well, how much have i saved if i was to buy them fully working?
You mike are just a snob and think you're better than every one else and because your car is worth more then it's ok to look down on people, you have belittled my cars, my house and my home, enoughs enough ok. people on here are obviously starting to see what a plum you really are and will soon be put in the current jamest5 category if you don't stop sounding like someone with his head up his arse.
Post 737740 by MIKESC70T5 on 2014-09-28 12:00:08
[QUOTE=T5frankie;737737]the point was..that ive bought 3 broken diesels all non runners for around 250 quid each then managed to repair them and now theyre all on the road fully taxed mot and insured and running well, how much have i saved if i was to buy them fully working?
You mike are just a snob and think you're better than every one else and because your car is worth more then it's ok to look down on people, you have belittled my cars, my house and my home, enoughs enough ok. people on here are obviously starting to see what a plum you really are and will soon be put in the current jamest5 category if you don't stop sounding like someone with his head up his arse.[/QUOTE]
On a serious note Tony, if that's how I come across to the majority of people on here then I honestly do apologise. You and I don't like each other, and as far as I'm concerned you give me as much stick as I do you about our cars. Look at your latest comment on this thread alone, " at last a proper M3 to look at ". My latest comment about your cars was a tongue in cheek remark about the cheap runabout diesels you have just acquired and this was only posted in response to the above comment you made about the M3 so it's just banter in my opinion.
As for being a snob, that couldn't be further from the truth. I'm a working class guy who's a manager for a small independent chain of car shops lol.
Mike.
Post 737741 by Ettienne on 2014-09-28 12:03:40
Who is tony?
Post 737743 by LiamT4 on 2014-09-28 12:11:50
Very nice car chris, brakes look a bit small though.........
Post 737745 by S70T5Chris on 2014-09-28 12:15:45
[QUOTE=MIKESC70T5;737740]On a serious note Tony....[/QUOTE]
Have you gone back in time?! LOL!
Post 737801 by MIKESC70T5 on 2014-09-28 18:20:21
[QUOTE=S70T5Chris;737745]Have you gone back in time?! LOL![/QUOTE]
Sorry meant Frankie, but those who have long memory's will remember T5Tony and Frankie and Tony could be identical twins lol.
Anyway back on topic, saw this car at the Vine Meet this afternoon and it's lovely and it makes my 6pot brembos look tiny lol.
Post 750682 by S70T5Chris on 2014-12-04 19:19:52
A Little update.
The car is booked in to have the front end resprayed late Dec/early Jan. Bumper, bonnet, wings, blended into the doors, headlight trims and wing mirrors.
It's just come back from Brystones to have a new passenger door switch, which was playing up, and kept making the alarm go off! I bought a new Bosche S4 battery for it too.
I've had another steering wheel retrimmed from Royals, perforated leather sides, alcantara top and bottom with M stitching. He's also making me alcantara gearstick and handbrake gaitors, which should be with me next week.
I've received some new pedals from Pedal Haus in the states. They is uber sexay!
New Boot, bonnet and side vent monochrome badges!
And got me some new M embossed interior mats LINK Incredible quality considering the cost!
Just need to fit it all now!
Post 750704 by martybelfastt5 on 2014-12-04 20:59:32
quality!
Post 750718 by MIKESC70T5 on 2014-12-04 23:39:52
I managed to bag these mats, very rare.
http://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/showthread.php?t=113740
Post 750719 by S70T5Chris on 2014-12-05 06:13:41
I searched for ages to try and find genuine mats with the M3 logo. I just assumed there wasn't such a thing!
Post 750845 by MIKESC70T5 on 2014-12-05 20:15:54
[QUOTE=S70T5Chris;750719]I searched for ages to try and find genuine mats with the M3 logo. I just assumed there wasn't such a thing![/QUOTE]
Want to buy mine then lol.
Post 758995 by Ettienne on 2015-02-08 17:35:35
Steering wheel looks nice and chunky
Post 758996 by S70T5Chris on 2015-02-08 17:54:07
[QUOTE=Ettienne;758995]Steering wheel looks nice and chunky[/QUOTE]
It's very pleasant. In one way I wish I got the alcantara on the sides, as it feels lovely. The only problem with that is, after a while it'll look ropey, so I guess I made the right choice.
Post 759000 by MIKESC70T5 on 2015-02-08 18:06:57
[QUOTE=S70T5Chris;758996]It's very pleasant. In one way I wish I got the alcantara on the sides, as it feels lovely. The only problem with that is, after a while it'll look ropey, so I guess I made the right choice.[/QUOTE]
Copy cat lol
Post 762773 by S70T5Chris on 2015-03-07 18:33:22
Got the M3 back yesterday after having the front end resprayed. Absolutely chuffed with it. It's looking properly mint now. I'll get some piccys up once I get chance to give it a going over. Within the next couple of weeks hopefully, busy working away during the week at the moment, so being able to spend time at the weekend cleaning the car is a bit awkward.
Having said that, managed to find a bit of time today to fit various bits and bobs I've been collecting!
Fitted upgraded BM54 amplifier - Stage 2 upgrade, 50w RMS (20w factory). Firmware upgrade also. Bluetooth streaming, and 2CH pre-out added so I can add an additional amplifier.
Fitted upgraded analogue TV tuner - Stage 2 Digital TV upgrade, and also DAB radio added. This upgrade also includes an added USB port for playing MP3's and various video files, as well as pausing and rewinding live TV.
Fitted Intravee II & Apline KCA-420i, allowing full I-pod integration into the factory head unit, amongst other things, With an I-pod dock mounted in the ashtray.
Fitted front cup holders & coin holder.
Fitted full LED interior kit - dome lights. map lights, vanity mirror lights, footwells, etc
Fitted LED boot lights
Fitted LED sidelights, front & side indicators also,
Fitted Pedal Haus pedal kit.
Fitted Lamin-X tinting film to rear lights - although not 100% convinced I like it!
Post 786362 by stribo on 2015-09-21 12:00:36
Now you're just taking the piss, this is in no way Volvo related. :slap:
Post 786363 by S70T5Chris on 2015-09-21 12:02:33
[QUOTE=stribo;786362]Now you're just taking the piss, this is in no way Volvo related. :slap:[/QUOTE]
Correct on both counts.
Post 786365 by stribo on 2015-09-21 12:06:55
BTW don't worry about the clunk from the rear, it's probably just your cardboard boot floor falling out. :D
And also get them to fit the LSB interior I picked up
On top of that, they are investigating a slight knock from the rear end somewhere, hopefully not the dreaded subframe issue!