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Old 04-05-2017, 09:53 PM   #41
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my car doesn't seem to be as raspy as others, but it's hard to judge from inside the cabin.
Even with the (much louder) Borla mufflers on mine, it's pretty much all intake noise from the driver's seat. The rasp is more of a wake of noise that you leave behind.
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Old 04-06-2017, 07:18 AM   #42
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No, the E90 wasn't unpleasant around town, just kind of boring. Or at least not as interesting as the price point suggested.
it isn't.

it's just a 3 series with a cool engine.

the newer M3 feels, perhaps, more interesting for the pricepoint because it is insanely fast.
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Old 04-06-2017, 11:57 AM   #43
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it isn't.

it's just a 3 series with a cool engine.

the newer M3 feels, perhaps, more interesting for the pricepoint because it is insanely fast.
My buddy has a F80 m3, now I want to drive it.
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Old 04-06-2017, 02:00 PM   #44
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it isn't.

it's just a 3 series with a cool engine.

the newer M3 feels, perhaps, more interesting for the pricepoint because it is insanely fast.
That's just it a cool engine but a, it's to pricy for me right now for what I want to spend and b, the E9x makes WAY better sounds. Both important to me.
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Old 05-29-2017, 10:23 PM   #45
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One of the advantages to having a spare car is that you can take as long as you want to work on it. One of the disadvantages, however, is that you can take as long as you want.

The full detailing process took maybe 8-10 hours total, but it was spread over weeks. The end result? Now I know just how sandblasted the front of my car really looks. But she shines up okay, anyway.



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Old 05-29-2017, 10:40 PM   #46
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One of the advantages to having a spare car is that you can take as long as you want to work on it. One of the disadvantages, however, is that you can take as long as you want.


Looking good though!
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Old 05-30-2017, 06:52 PM   #47
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Old 05-30-2017, 07:02 PM   #48
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Just need to swap out those blacked out kidneys.
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Old 05-30-2017, 07:08 PM   #49
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Just need to swap out those blacked out kidneys.
also remove the tint and clears But that is just me. prefer OEM(yeah clears are oem in ROW)

Still looks nice. Good job on the detail
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Old 05-30-2017, 08:02 PM   #50
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also remove the tint and clears But that is just me. prefer OEM(yeah clears are oem in ROW)

Still looks nice. Good job on the detail
Clears are OE on the M3, period. And tint is more comfortable and good for the interior.
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