qube 3570 Report post Posted July 6, 2014 yep thats the car. very cool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fred_ 166 Report post Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) Very exciting day! Installed my new Alcantara Steering wheel. Also have a matching handbrake and shift boot. Thanks to George (nzgeo) for helping with the install! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited July 19, 2014 by leebske 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted July 19, 2014 Im gonna do a write up at some point, but anyone with suede or alcantara. Buy a set of small tooth brush sized wire brushes. That and some plastic brushes. You use these to clean them and bring the pile back after months of hand grease start to make the fiber stick together and clump and get that shiny look. Just re-did my suede sparco wheel and it looks new. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted July 19, 2014 (edited) Very exciting day! Installed my new Alcantara Steering wheel. Also have a matching handbrake and shift boot. Thanks to George (nzgeo) for helping with the install! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Steering wheel looks good! Let me know how the alcantara stands up to bring daily driven. Im gonna do a write up at some point, but anyone with suede or alcantara. Buy a set of small tooth brush sized wire brushes. That and some plastic brushes. You use these to clean them and bring the pile back after months of hand grease start to make the fiber stick together and clump and get that shiny look. Just re-did my suede sparco wheel and it looks new. Would be keen to see a write-up. May bring a BMW performance wheel back with me... Edited July 19, 2014 by T.J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fred_ 166 Report post Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) Got a few more goodies today! Smoked corners and gloss black kidney grills with matching side gills. I must say the fitment is not great at all (from Khoalty) and I will be asking for an exchange or refund based on the quality. Nevertheless I installed them temporarily. I also popped into see George as he installed his Agency Power Exhaust. We took a little video with the cars side by side. Video link is below. The Agency Power starts first... Agency Power ESQ vs. Supersprint Race A2K The two M's together: Day shot with new steering wheel: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited July 20, 2014 by leebske 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fred_ 166 Report post Posted July 23, 2014 More updates - it's been a busy week for the M. Needless to say I was ecstatic to find my shipment from the states was ready for collection on Monday morning. George kindly got my new Supersports fitted on the apex wheels by the afternoon and I was itching to leave work so I could fit them. Also part of the shipment was my CSL bootlid. I got this for a good price so I wasn't expecting it to be perfect. It took a bit of work to get it fitted (thanks to George again) but the end result is pretty good. Coilovers should be going in Saturday fingers crossed. Here's how it's looking at the moment. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted July 23, 2014 Awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1557 Report post Posted July 24, 2014 This is why I can`t get enough of the `46 M3`s. Coming together nicely. Looking forward to seeing it @ Hellbm for its 3 week visit. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted July 24, 2014 Csl bootlid ftw! I love how the wheels arent so big. 19s or 20s ugh! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fred_ 166 Report post Posted July 24, 2014 Awesome. Cheers mate. This is why I can`t get enough of the `46 M3`s. Coming together nicely. Looking forward to seeing it @ Hellbm for its 3 week visit. Looking forward to it Ray. Csl bootlid ftw! I love how the wheels arent so big. 19s or 20s ugh! Yeah man I love the track focused look that's coming together! If I get show rims I'll stay with 18s still. CCWs or Meisters are on the wish list Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3_Power 636 Report post Posted July 24, 2014 Love it Alex!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 709 Report post Posted July 24, 2014 Coil overs are really going to tie it all together. What specs are the wheels? (square?) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted July 24, 2014 Very cool looking indeed. Good work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fred_ 166 Report post Posted July 24, 2014 Love it Alex!!!! Cheers Tom! I should probably grab those limiters off you before the car goes up to Ray. Will give you a buzz this weekend. Coil overs are really going to tie it all together. So true! Will be so good to have it a few inches closed to the ground What specs are the wheels? (square?) Very cool looking indeed. Good work. Thanks mate! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fred_ 166 Report post Posted July 24, 2014 Yet another exciting day for the M!!! My unexpected purchase of a second set of Apex track rims arrived. My black set specs: F - 18x9.5et22 with Michelin Supersport 245/45 R - 18x10et25 with Michelin Supersport 265/35 My anthracite (track) set: F & R: 18x9.5et22 with Nitto NT01 275/35 A few pictures test fitting the semi slicks on the rear. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted July 24, 2014 Looking forward to seeing the car when I'm back. Photoshoot ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted July 29, 2014 Looks awesome! Love the direction you're taking with this car mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 709 Report post Posted August 2, 2014 How much 'better'/softer is the ride with 18"s? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted August 2, 2014 Not sure about m3 but my e46 330i sedan (the one you saw nick) was heeeeaaaaaps better on the lightweight 18" hamanns than it did on 19s that the car came with. A world of difference. I reckon with a good ride height and good suspension, a nice set of lightweight 18s is much better than 19s for performance and ride without much sacrifice in looks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fred_ 166 Report post Posted August 3, 2014 Looking forward to seeing the car when I'm back. Photoshoot ? Definitely mate! I did a cheeky shoot last night with George's E46. Photo's below: Looks awesome! Love the direction you're taking with this car mate Cheers man! Your front lip is scraping quite a bit now haha. How much 'better'/softer is the ride with 18"s? Combined with the BC Coilovers the handling is night and day! Makes a world of difference with light wheels, good tyres and a firm suspension setup. Not sure about m3 but my e46 330i sedan (the one you saw nick) was heeeeaaaaaps better on the lightweight 18" hamanns than it did on 19s that the car came with. A world of difference. I reckon with a good ride height and good suspension, a nice set of lightweight 18s is much better than 19s for performance and ride without much sacrifice in looks What he said ^^ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fred_ 166 Report post Posted August 3, 2014 Place holder for Coilover Install Pics **** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fred_ 166 Report post Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) Last night we did an impromptu shoot with my E46, George's E46 and my mates Race-spec EG Civic. Edited August 3, 2014 by leebske 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarinD 8 Report post Posted August 3, 2014 Looking mint Alex! Hopefully see it again soon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fred_ 166 Report post Posted November 9, 2014 (edited) Been a while since I've posted in here. Took some snaps this evening - such nice weather! Edited November 9, 2014 by leebske 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted November 9, 2014 Arc-8s .. so epic 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
