THEROK wroteBeing able to see the B pillar really helps show off the lines of the car.tint or no tint, your E92 is a fine example. OEM M Performance kit, black zcp wheels with a drop.
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Bigtriece wroteInteresting. But it's black?Being able to see the B pillar really helps show off the lines of the car.
THEROK wroteYea it pops with no tint, showing off the lines of the glass. Just an observation I've noticed throughout the years. Same for the e46. Something about it being all blacked out when tinted makes it just not look the same.Interesting. But it's black?
Bigtriece wroteI appreciate your perspective. I do 20% on my daily trucks, but did go 35% on the E92.Yea it pops with no tint, showing off the lines of the glass. Just an observation I've noticed throughout the years. Same for the e46. Something about it being all blacked out when tinted makes it just not look the same.
My cars are always black or dark gray so has a different aesthetic all together. I also value privacy and cooling.
Cleaned the oil cap.
Bought a front pair of Bridgestone Potenza Race tires from Tire Rack for $163 per tire. I’m pretty loyal to Michelin but this deal was too good to pass up so I bought them.
In my excitement to purchase, I didn’t check to see the price on the rears. To my surprise, they run about $500 a tire at Tire Rack- doh! And about $450 a tire at Discount Tire. So I plan on seeing if a deal pops up on Black Friday.
In my excitement to purchase, I didn’t check to see the price on the rears. To my surprise, they run about $500 a tire at Tire Rack- doh! And about $450 a tire at Discount Tire. So I plan on seeing if a deal pops up on Black Friday.
Drove it. Been in the garage on a battery tender for over a month.
ATLIEN wroteAny luck on BF tire sale findings?In my excitement to purchase, I didn’t check to see the price on the rears. To my surprise, they run about $500 a tire at Tire Rack- doh! And about $450 a tire at Discount Tire. So I plan on seeing if a deal pops up on Black Friday.
Lookin' at pre-buying since gettin close for tire replacements
smokinjoe64 wroteNothing awesome man. Best thing I’ve seen is a BF deal at Firestone knocking about 15% off. Their website is not the best though, so hard to see the final price as they push you to make an appointment.Any luck on BF tire sale findings?
Lookin' at pre-buying since gettin close for tire replacements
In the meantime, I’ve got two really nice front tires looking for some rears. I’ve got until spring to get them, so we’ll see what we can get.
ATLIEN wroteYeah makes sense to stash fronts and explore rear deals over time.Nothing awesome man. Best thing I’ve seen is a BF deal at Firestone knocking about 15% off. Their website is not the best though, so hard to see the final price as they push you to make an appointment.
In the meantime, I’ve got two really nice front tires looking for some rears. I’ve got until spring to get them, so we’ll see what we can get.
Like you, been a 'Michelin Man' for quite some time; +5 sets over multiple M cars.
Last time purchased Bridgestones, many moon ago...circa 2009 for e39 M5
With tire tech improvements, at $163/pr, definitely compelling price to give'em a go. That, especially for my use, since ain't a daily driver - - whip mostly for 'spirited driving', SoCal canyon runs, and a few autocrosses/yr.
...let's see how 'sales' goes
smokinjoe64 wroteFacts. My Michelin’s have decent tread but are 2018’s, so getting up there in age and when I’m out I don’t want to worry about a tire related issue due to age. I did want to change it up a bit and was actually looking into BF Goodrich’s G-Force Rivals.Yeah makes sense to stash fronts and explore rear deals over time.
Like you, been a 'Michelin Man' for quite some time; +5 sets for multiple M cars.
Last time purchased Bridgestones, many moon ago...circa 2009 for e39 M5
With tire tech improvements, at $163/pr, definitely compelling price to give'em a go. That, especially for my use, since ain't a daily driver - - whip mostly for 'spirited driving', SoCal canyon runs, and a few autocrosses/yr.
...let's see how 'sales' goes
I saw them at the Michelin Headquarters in Greenville, SC and they looked interesting. But when the Bridgestones popped up for the price- boom snagged em. I was also interested in Nsnkang and Vitour.
ATLIEN wroteRe-looked at front pics you purchased...what rear spec/size intended for rears?Facts. My Michelin’s have decent tread but are 2018’s, so getting up there in age and when I’m out I don’t want to worry about a tire related issue due to age. I did want to change it up a bit and was actually looking into BF Goodrich’s G-Force Rivals.
I saw them at the Michelin Headquarters in Greenville, SC and they looked interesting. But when the Bridgestones popped up for the price- boom snagged em. I was also interested in Nsnkang and Vitour.
smokinjoe64 wrote265/35/19Re-looked at front pics you purchased...what rear spec/size intended for rears?
smokinjoe64 wroteI found the rears off of eBay. New never mounted from a seller out of San Diego.Yeah makes sense to stash fronts and explore rear deals over time.
Like you, been a 'Michelin Man' for quite some time; +5 sets over multiple M cars.
Last time purchased Bridgestones, many moon ago...circa 2009 for e39 M5
With tire tech improvements, at $163/pr, definitely compelling price to give'em a go. That, especially for my use, since ain't a daily driver - - whip mostly for 'spirited driving', SoCal canyon runs, and a few autocrosses/yr.
...let's see how 'sales' goes
Price was about $614 for both before tax. They have a 2023 build date. I’m ok with that given the low miles that I put on my car.
Bought myself an E92 this weekend! 08 6MT with 49k miles. Have been looking passively for the right one for 6-7 months now.
Rod bearings scheduled for Wednesday, CarPlay & wireless charger going in this week, and wheels are ordered as it needs tires anyway and figured I’d jump on the Apex sale.
Only other thing I’d like to do short term is something to open up the exhaust a bit, I’m continuously shocked how muted these are from the factory. Just trying to find what options get some more sound without being overly loud and droney as this will be my daily.
Rod bearings scheduled for Wednesday, CarPlay & wireless charger going in this week, and wheels are ordered as it needs tires anyway and figured I’d jump on the Apex sale.
Only other thing I’d like to do short term is something to open up the exhaust a bit, I’m continuously shocked how muted these are from the factory. Just trying to find what options get some more sound without being overly loud and droney as this will be my daily.
OatsMalone wroteWelcome to the fraternity. This forum is one of the best things about owning an M3. This group appreciates fellow members sharing their experiences.Bought myself an E92 this weekend! 08 6MT with 49k miles. Have been looking passively for the right one for 6-7 months now.
Rod bearings scheduled for Wednesday, CarPlay & wireless charger going in this week, and wheels are ordered as it needs tires anyway and figured I’d jump on the Apex sale.
Only other thing I’d like to do short term is something to open up the exhaust a bit, I’m continuously shocked how muted these are from the factory. Just trying to find what options get some more sound without being overly loud and droney as this will be my daily.
OatsMalone wroteVery nice find! I've been looking for around the same amount of time, too, but I haven't been able to find the one. How did you come across yours?Bought myself an E92 this weekend! 08 6MT with 49k miles. Have been looking passively for the right one for 6-7 months now.
Rod bearings scheduled for Wednesday, CarPlay & wireless charger going in this week, and wheels are ordered as it needs tires anyway and figured I’d jump on the Apex sale.
Only other thing I’d like to do short term is something to open up the exhaust a bit, I’m continuously shocked how muted these are from the factory. Just trying to find what options get some more sound without being overly loud and droney as this will be my daily.
RichardC300 wroteSmall specialty dealer in the area that mostly does used Porsche took it on trade for a Cayman. Maintenance history and mileage was too good to pass up, $38.5k isn’t a great deal but it felt just about right for the combo of everything current market considered.Very nice find! I've been looking for around the same amount of time, too, but I haven't been able to find the one. How did you come across yours?
And thanks Steve, it’s great to see an active forum still. Coming from the VW/Audi world and used to be very active on Audizine.
OatsMalone wroteHELL YEAH BROTHER WELCOME TO THE FAMILYwhat options get some more sound without being overly loud and droney as this will be my daily.
Where in the bay? I'm selling my Megan Racing muffler soon because I got a Dinan. It's not too loud....
Wait never mind, you have an e92 and this is a e90 muffler. Well if you are close you can come for a ride and hear for yourself. I am in Pleasant Hill.
EDIT: As to the price you paid, that's not a bad deal if the records are there and condition is as stellar as teh miles are low. And a great color.
Thumbie wroteIn San Francisco! Car condition is amazing, just got rod bearings done and shop sent over some underbody photos. Maintenance history didn't have a beat missed and the exterior/interior condition is insane for a 17 year old car.HELL YEAH BROTHER WELCOME TO THE FAMILY
Where in the bay? I'm selling my Megan Racing muffler soon because I got a Dinan. It's not too loud....
Wait never mind, you have an e92 and this is a e90 muffler. Well if you are close you can come for a ride and hear for yourself. I am in Pleasant Hill.
EDIT: As to the price you paid, that's not a bad deal if the records are there and condition is as stellar as teh miles are low. And a great color.
Would love to hear the Dinan, its on my short list based on the absurd number of videos of E92 exhaust setups I've watched.
OatsMalone wroteWelcome, I too came from that world and haven't looked back, though I still have my VW and Audi! Haven't been on Audizine in a minute.And thanks Steve, it’s great to see an active forum still. Coming from the VW/Audi world and used to be very active on Audizine.
Corsa is the exhaust you are looking for. Quiet when driving normally until you get on it, even then its not super loud but probably the nicest exhaust note for these cars with 0 drone. Most change the stock tips on them and paint the mufflers black to get them to look half as good as they sound.
Corsa with test pipes and the stock secondaries intact is one of the best catted combinations I’ve ever heard on this car. Owners claim drone is minimal. Eisenmann sport with catless x pipe and two resonators sounds great at full song and isn’t totally obnoxious at light throttle but I hated the smell so much I found a stock xpipe and put evolve test pipes on it.
