Daytonaviolet's build thread
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BimmerChop
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actually there’s a few guys here from the e46fanatics and m3forum days. The cars may have changed but the game is still the same
Plus we’re all married with kids now .. lol
OhHaiGuYz :cheers:
LOL Another E46Fanatic/M3F member here. Still actually have my both my E46s... JB/B 328i and AW/IR M3. Sadly, going to be putting the 328i up for sale soon with only 78k on it. Also equally as sad is I just had to strap a CTEK to the M3 because I'm not driving it as much since getting the 4R for daily use :Cry:
daytonaviolet
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Name sounds very familiar
I’m surprised you still have your m3. Since the start of covid, 2/3 of my cars have been in battery tender.
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BimmerChop
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Name sounds very familiar
I’m surprised you still have your m3. Sine the start of covid, 2/3 of my cars have been in battery tender.
I don't think I'll ever get rid of my M3... Maybe for a GT3... LOL but seriously, no other car out there has really made me want to get rid of it short of that. Every time I get behind the wheel, it's just a pure joy to drive. The GT3 just seems like the next logical progression.
daytonaviolet
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Well I felt the same too. But I eventually sold the m3 and got the X5m. The power and technology is amazing compared to the e46 m3. But m3 feels very raw. Any case I sold her as I felt bad leaving her outside. She went to a good home to a bmw mechanic.
daytonaviolet
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After waiting 5mo and 9 days. Gobi rack arrived this week and installed over the weekend. Its a stealth, no rise with light bar option. It’s worth the wait
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daytonaviolet
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Finally got around to installing my C4 low pro bumper, at least 1/2 of it. I’ll install the high clearance additions once I install the winch. Got the parts powder coated locally for a great price.
Verified extreme led x6s 30” is working before install.
Installed. Got to install high clearance bits next.
Verified extreme led x6s 30” is working before install.
Installed. Got to install high clearance bits next.
daytonaviolet
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Added the TRD exhaust. Love the exhaust note and side tip.
Here are the parts for comparison.
I re-used the doughnut between cat and muffler.
Installed
Here are the parts for comparison.
I re-used the doughnut between cat and muffler.
Installed
daytonaviolet
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All of these ladders are really small, but does make it easier to get up on the rack.
I did get the trd exhaust new. The best deal I could find shipped then was from Milton Ruben Toyota of Augusta. They had a sale on the muffler as well as discounted shipping.. shipping costs for these exhaust are expensive. Local pricing is even worse.
~ $700 shipped ($100 was for shipping)
daytonaviolet
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Got some new wheels and shoes today. These are SCS Ray10’s. 17x9, -38mm offset. Tires are Nitto Ridge Grappler LT295/70/17 load range E.
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97BlackAckCL
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Looks good, love it
Rogue-Runner
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Got some new wheels and shoes today. These are SCS Ray10’s. 17x9, -38mm offset. Tires are Nitto Ridge Grappler 295/70/17.
Looks great. Any rubbing issues with the larger tires or did your ride height change after installing the Kings?
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daytonaviolet
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From 285 to 295, I had to trim more off the bottom of the bumper ~ 1/4” - 1/2”. Was rubbing during full lock on driveway reverse. But I plan to install the C4 high clearance soon, should resolve all rubbing.
Height should of changed ~ 0.3”, according to this comparison.
daytonaviolet
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Added the C4 bumper before the new wheels and tires. Still need to add a winch and high clearance additions.
Added the C4 bumper before the new wheels and tires. Still need to add a winch and high clearance additions.
Just wanted to chime in on my rubbing issues as well. Setup includes Kings with 2”Icon spring in the rear, swapped 650# springs in the front (550# standard), SPC UCAs, BMC, front liner pushed up, trimming on the front bumper. I am also running the Ray 10s with -38s on 295/70/17 Cooper STT Pros. I was rubbing front and rears while offroading under full tuck. I fixed the rears with Wheelers SuperBump and also added the 3/8” spacer. I just ordered the SuperBump for the fronts. Hopefully this will fix most of the rubbing....
jettyrat04
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Man i'm glad i found this thread, i have a 2012 Limited that i'm currently in the process of converting to a TRD look. Scrolling through your build, you make it very easy to plan out the build. Thanks and look forward to picking your brain about some mods.
Shane
Shane
