[stashtrey]

Originally Posted by Socket

Labels on the outside kinda give it away so...... unboxing one

ECS boost gauge kit.... only one problem ... they forgot to include the boost gauge !!!! I did however get a roll of random stickers in the box the boost gauge was suppose to be in

This does not surprise me after the last 30+ days of my brother dealing with them. He ordered rotors and pads for his e39 m5 close to 45 days ago. They have promised and rescheduled shipping 6x. Absolutely ridiculous and horrible experience. All parts were in Stock at order. Not a fan of ECS and their snail slow order fulfillment and shipping.

Hope you get your gauge sometime in the next couple of months.

[Socket]

Mod 21 - New rims and rubber

Sad to see the 230s go but thanks to Jason at EuroDivision, now sporting a new set of AFF01 rims, wrapped in new yokohama advans, 235/35/19 up front and 265/30/19 in the rear.

The rims are simply awesome finished in a flawless satin silver and weighing in at 9 Kg each, I couldn't be happier with the way they turned out.

Lighter rims, wider rubber and no more run flats Happy happy days

[AUSf22]

WOW!! socky your car looks amazing !

please black out the ugly chrome trim

[stashtrey]

Man.. Just read this entire thread and absolutely love everything you've done. You're a machine with the frequency of your modding! Every update got better and better with a skeet skeet skeet climax of RBs and some really dyno wheels!!

Bravo, man. Makes me wish I had held out for space gray.

I'm thinking of doing the plasti dip mod on my m3 front. Can you share where you learned to do it? Is there a DIY? Any closeups of yours?

Anyways... Love the ride man. Rock on!

[stashtrey]

Ps... A set of shadow line trim on the windows would really look nice. Though, yours looks pretty good with the chrome and those wheels.

[Socket]

Originally Posted by AUSf22

WOW!! socky your car looks amazing !

please black out the ugly chrome trim

Thanks Aus
Yes chrome trim has to go, stay tuned

[AUSf22]

Originally Posted by Socket

Thanks Aus
Yes chrome trim has to go, stay tuned

YESS!!! about time man , exterior of the car is going to be perfect after that

I'm really digging those wheels, I think I've seen a set of those last time I was at BMR, what are the wheel specs?

If the tyres are brand spanking new, drive it around for about half a tank before you start giving it the beans, let the tyres settle in

[Socket]

Originally Posted by stashtrey

Man.. Just read this entire thread and absolutely love everything you've done. You're a machine with the frequency of your modding! Every update got better and better with a skeet skeet skeet climax of RBs and some really dyno wheels!!

Bravo, man. Makes me wish I had held out for space gray.

I'm thinking of doing the plasti dip mod on my m3 front. Can you share where you learned to do it? Is there a DIY? Any closeups of yours?

Anyways... Love the ride man. Rock on!

Thanks Stashy much appreciated bro
Next mod will definitely involve sorting out the silver trim lol

Went the plastidip route because could not find splitters for the M3 rep lip

The plastidip mod is pretty simple, the hardest part was masking up the front lip around the vents to get nice curved lines. Used about half a can of black matt plastidip ($25 a can). Apply like spray paint but you have to apply really really light layers otherwise you wont get a smooth surface, wait 10 mins between layers and after 5 or 6 it should be done. The next bit is to removing the masking tape, you will need to cut plastidip along the line of the masking tape, otherwise it will rip the plastidip and you wont get a smooth edge. I used a sharp kitchen knife, but a razor or something would be better, taking care not to damage the paint by cutting into it.
Took two goes before I got the finish I wanted, but it has been on for a few months now and looks as good as the day it was applied

GL Stashy... post some pics when ur done

[iliketurtl3s]

well done sockie

[Socket]

Originally Posted by AUSf22

YESS!!! about time man , exterior of the car is going to be perfect after that

I'm really digging those wheels, I think I've seen a set of those last time I was at BMR, what are the wheel specs?

If the tyres are brand spanking new, drive it around for about half a tank before you start giving it the beans, let the tyres settle in

Haahha Aus not sure about perfect but it will look much better
Wheel specs are 19s x 8.5 front and 19s x 9.5 rear, I think the offsets are 25 but TBH I can't remember. No rubbing, even on full lock. Front sits perfectly flush with front fender line. I might be able to bring the rears out a bit more. Ill fit some 10mm spacers tomorrow and see if I can get away without it rubbing.

[Socket]

Originally Posted by iliketurtl3s

well done sockie

Cheers Turtl

[AUSf22]

Originally Posted by Socket

Haahha Aus not sure about perfect but it will look much better
Wheel specs are 19s x 8.5 front and 19s x 9.5 rear, I think the offsets are 25 but TBH I can't remember. No rubbing, even on full lock. Front sits perfectly flush with front fender line. I might be able to bring the rears out a bit more. Ill fit some 10mm spacers tomorrow and see if I can get away without it rubbing.

With a 10mm spacer you will only rub going over undulations and bumps at high speeds (60km - 110km) I had 18x10.5 with 265 on the rear on my old car so it's very similar to what you will be running.

Don't forget to break in the tyres, so drive moderately for a little bit and then the yokos will work to their full potential

[Socket]

Originally Posted by AUSf22

Don't forget to break in the tyres, so drive moderately for a little bit and then the yokos will work to their full potential

Hmmm might be a bit late for that hahhaa

[AUSf22]

Originally Posted by Socket

Hmmm might be a bit late for that hahhaa

O well, you will find the turn in and response will get better soon

[Mfp]

Wow your modding upgrades weekly socket! Wheels look awesome ��������

[Socket]

Originally Posted by Mfp

Wow your modding upgrades weekly socket! Wheels look awesome ��������

Thanks mate.... Yep have been busy lately lol

[stashtrey]

Thank you so much for the advice and closeups, sir!

I dipped my window trim several times and grills before finally coughing up for a shadow line trim set ($500+ yikes!) as the dip was never perfect and I am a neat freak.. Couldn't stand the imperfections.

You did a great job laying that down on the bumper.

Last question... did you spray under on the bottom of the bumper? It appears that way. Looking on my phone so tough to see.

Going to give it a shot today! Hopefully mine will turn out as good as yours and I will be stoked.

The V style lip was something I was going to buy but I think it is way too big and flashy for my tastes. Splitters much more understated and low key.

Anyways sorry for the thread jack.

Cheers and congrats again on the evolution of your whip. !!

[Socket]

Originally Posted by stashtrey

Thank you so much for the advice and closeups, sir!

I dipped my window trim several times and grills before finally coughing up for a shadow line trim set ($500+ yikes!) as the dip was never perfect and I am a neat freak.. Couldn't stand the imperfections.

You did a great job laying that down on the bumper.

Last question... did you spray under on the bottom of the bumper? It appears that way. Looking on my phone so tough to see.

Going to give it a shot today! Hopefully mine will turn out as good as yours and I will be stoked.

The V style lip was something I was going to buy but I think it is way too big and flashy for my tastes. Splitters much more understated and low key.

Anyways sorry for the thread jack.

Cheers and congrats again on the evolution of your whip. !!

No problem bro.... yep sprayed under the bottom of the bumper, following the curve on the outside of the main central vent so that the line runs under the front lip of the bumper. That probably makes no sense lol Ill take a photo if you need it.... Good luck

[tawfeeqh]

Nice rims socket - they really transform the look of the car. Are they flow form wheels? They look like the VMR v803

Cheers

[Scotty89]

With the plastidip, you remove the masking tape on the last layer.

Spray the last layer so that the entire edge is wet, then peel the tape away from the painted edge and it will remove clean while still wet.

There are some videos on youtube how to remove masking lines on plastidip.

[Socket]

Originally Posted by Scotty89

With the plastidip, you remove the masking tape on the last layer.

Spray the last layer so that the entire edge is wet, then peel the tape away from the painted edge and it will remove clean while still wet.

There are some videos on youtube how to remove masking lines on plastidip.

I did not know this. Thanks Scotty

[timot]