Busabos77's E46 M3 Journal - Page 2 - Honda Prelude Forum

Busabos77 · 10-21-2011, 02:59 PM

Took more photos of the carbon fiber wrap interior during the day...
Did a small photoshoot with my neighbor that also owns an M3 carbon black!
Enjoy!!!

Sex Panther · 10-21-2011, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Busabos77

Thanks man... It works like a manual.... SMG.... I also got this so that if my wife can easily drive it. Besides... I dont really race... I just like to go fast and look good!

i figured it did i guess its jus a personal preference for me i jus prefer true man trans. but i understand your perspective and i know it still hauls ass. lol but absolutely love the car bro

minilogoguy18 · 10-21-2011, 07:03 PM

^You'd have to see one and drive one, it really is like a manual, the shifter doesn't have the same selections a auto has. Doesn't use a torque converter w/drive plate, has an electronically actuated clutch rather than having to use your foot the paddles and shifter tell it to use the clutch then shift.

Busabos77 · 10-21-2011, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by minilogoguy18

^You'd have to see one and drive one, it really is like a manual, the shifter doesn't have the same selections a auto has. Doesn't use a torque converter w/drive plate, has an electronically actuated clutch rather than having to use your foot the paddles and shifter tell it to use the clutch then shift.

^^ He is correct...it still feels like a manual... and whats good is you can press sport button mode, turn off the DSC (only in straight wide freeways) and put the S-Mode to level 6 then its on!!!!

Big difference in the response!

Busabos77 · 10-21-2011, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sex Panther

i figured it did i guess its jus a personal preference for me i jus prefer true man trans. but i understand your perspective and i know it still hauls ass. lol but absolutely love the car bro

Thank you!

S-LudeDan · 10-21-2011, 10:01 PM

your ride is the tits!!! good work!

Busabos77 · 10-22-2011, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by S-LudeDan

your ride is the tits!!! good work!

LOL!!! Thanks!

Busabos77 · 11-21-2011, 01:31 PM

I sold my oem 19 inch wheels and boxed them up today to ship them... The car is up on jackstands now! Waiting for her new shoes ordered from vivid racing... Can't wait!!!

Busabos77 · 11-21-2011, 01:32 PM

Ordered these.... Wait is about 2 - 3 months from japan...

FRONTS: 19 X 9.5 et 29 wrapped with falken tires 245/35/19

REARS: 19 X 11 et 17 wrapped with falken tires 275/30/19

SAME WHEELS BUT I ORDERED GLOSS BLACK AND POLISHED LIP...

Busabos77 · 11-21-2011, 01:34 PM

Had time today to paint my calipers black since they were fading out...
Waiting for my new wheels and tires to come in so I decided to prep them while the wheels are off!

BEFORE:

AFTER:

JCel · 11-28-2011, 09:12 AM

Sick rims

Busabos77 · 11-28-2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JCel

Sick rims

Thanks!!!

Busabos77 · 12-01-2011, 01:08 PM

After researching on the forums and asking forum members about their suspension set-ups
and wheels spacers, I have decided to purchase the following items at European Auto Source.

Thanks to Rob @ EAS for his excellent customer service! (Salamat Pare!)
Thank you also to the forum members that answered my questions! (You guys know who you are!)

I still need to purchase ST Coilovers and Vorshlag Camber Plates so that all of these parts can be installed together.

POWERFLEX RTABS
ROUGE ENGINEERING RSM's
MATT SCHNELL 3MM SPACERS

Busabos77 · 12-22-2011, 08:38 AM

I got some rotors and brake pads...
The rotors were ordered from quickstop pro and the brake pads were from TMS...

Since I was upgrading my suspension and wheels, might as well upgrade
the brakes. I do not plan on tracking the car...
It's more for spirited driving that's why I did not go for the BBK...

Here are the photos: (took photos with my phone...
I got lazy to get the camera..)

Busabos77 · 02-20-2012, 01:43 PM

A long time overdue update! The car has been in the garage since October 29... During winter time, I planned to get some stuff and they are finally here...
Hopefully by Feb 26 (Sunday), I'll have the RTABS, Rear Fender Rolling, Coilovers Installation, Spacers and the new wheels and tires installed! Then alignment after a week...

The wheels and tires should arrive Friday.. The coilovers just got in today... After researching, I decided to purchase the BC Coilovers.
Many of you will ask why I got the BC Coilovers. Some will like it... Some will not...
I do not plan on tracking the car anytime soon... I just wanted a nice drop, comfortable ride and better suspension compared to the OEM's.
I also have experienced riding in an M3 E46 that has these installed and they are pretty solid...Enough for the way I drive (Spirited Driving).
Thanks to Charlie!!! So far, I really have'nt seen anyone complain about these coilovers...

vtec99 · 02-23-2012, 08:16 PM

Very nice M3 homie! I love the 3d carbon and you have great taste in your choice of performance equipment. Keep up the good work.

Kris

Busabos77 · 02-24-2012, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by vtec99

Very nice M3 homie! I love the 3d carbon and you have great taste in your choice of performance equipment. Keep up the good work.

Kris

Thanks!!!

Busabos77 · 02-24-2012, 06:15 AM

My wheels and tires finally arrived after 3 months of waiting!

proluder00 · 02-24-2012, 10:44 AM

I can't wait to see those rims mounted......Damm

Busabos77 · 02-29-2012, 02:32 PM

Just an update... Two iphone photos taken with charlie and dan's M3s after the install.... Need to take much deserving photos of the car when snow stops!!! We are getting 6-10 inches today!!! FTL!!!