SMB M3

ia12 · 10-30-2015, 07:22 PM

Well after a long wait, my SMB M3 has finally arrived. I've learned a lot from this forum and wanted to thank everyone for all the great info and help.

Attached are some preview shots - I unfortunately took delivery on a rainy day but the car currently is SpeedFreak Detailing getting Modesta and Suntek installed. I will post more pics when I pick it up.

I do have to say that it is an absolutely amazing car and such fun to drive. I bought it without ever driving one and I don't regret at all.

ia12 · 10-30-2015, 07:22 PM

So some pics of my old ride - 2007 TL Type S Manual. Certainly a great car and we've made some great memories together. I will certainly miss it.

ia12 · 10-30-2015, 07:23 PM

Preview of the Suntek / Modesta.

Mark's M · 10-30-2015, 07:23 PM

Love it, a stunning color and congrats!!!

ia12 · 10-30-2015, 07:24 PM

Post Suntek and Modesta pics. Brian from SpeedFreak took more professional pics so I will post those when I get them.

ia12 · 10-30-2015, 07:48 PM

Thanks. It's an awesome color. Pics don't do justice.

Foggins · 10-30-2015, 07:58 PM

Congrats on your ride, stunning color!! I also owned a TL-S in 2007

chipotle_napkins · 10-30-2015, 08:42 PM

Bro your Acura would smoke the M3

Jedi_M · 10-30-2015, 08:52 PM

Love SMB. My M3 was a 2015 model so individual colors were not available, but I think I would have gotten SMB if available. It is going to look freaking awesome with Modesta BC-4. You should get the front orange reflectors changed before installing Suntek, but I guess it is not possible to match with an individual color...

Did you order it with the glossy black kidney grilles from the factory?

Also, how much of a premium was it to get SMB versus one of the standard colors?

ChuMpion3 · 10-30-2015, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ia12

So some pics of my old ride - 2007 TL Type S Manual. Certainly a great car and we've made some great memories together. I will certainly miss it.

No you won't - miss it.

haynstyleM2 · 10-30-2015, 10:47 PM

another SMB ///M! love the color! congrats!

ia12 · 10-30-2015, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by OnYourLeft

Love SMB. My M3 was a 2015 model so individual colors were not available, but I think I would have gotten SMB if available. It is going to look freaking awesome with Modesta BC-4. You should get the front orange reflectors changed before installing Suntek, but I guess it is not possible to match with an individual color...

Did you order it with the glossy black kidney grilles from the factory?

Also, how much of a premium was it to get SMB versus one of the standard colors?

No I bought the black grills after it arrived here and had it installed by the dealer.

I am going to do some of the codings but otherwise, I tend to keep my cars close to stock.

And the SMB was $5000. A bit pricey but then again I am buying a BMW so it was worth it.

AlterZgo · 10-30-2015, 11:32 PM

SMB is incredible... Well worth the $5K. Congrats! Did you go manual for the F80 as well? I wanted a TL Type S manual back in the day but ended up with a G35 instead before I jumped over to BMW.

ia12 · 10-30-2015, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by AlterZgo

SMB is incredible... Well worth the $5K. Congrats! Did you go manual for the F80 as well? I wanted a TL Type S manual back in the day but ended up with a G35 instead before I jumped over to BMW.

Yes its a manual. No question about it. TLS was an excellent. Gave me lots of good years but she was getting old.

Orjan · 10-31-2015, 02:51 AM

Congrats! San Marino is just so right on the M3!

muhri · 10-31-2015, 03:30 AM

beautiful car, enjoy!

Colinv6 · 10-31-2015, 04:09 AM

Absolutely stunning car!

KZEVO · 10-31-2015, 09:04 AM

Looks stunning. What interior color did you go with? Post some pictures.

ia12 · 10-31-2015, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by KZEVO

Looks stunning. What interior color did you go with? Post some pictures.

Thanks. Its Black. I am going to pick it up now so will have some pics later.

shortseller · 10-31-2015, 10:34 AM

Great color! Hope to see you around in our local sometime.

swagon · 10-31-2015, 11:33 AM

Don't care how many SMB's are out there (that seems to be a problem for some), I'd still get it. The color fits the car so damn well... Ugh. Congrats, OP!

+ bonus points for 6MT and silver wheels.

shortseller · 10-31-2015, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by swagon

Don't care how many SMB's are out there (that seems to be a problem for some), I'd still get it. The color fits the car so damn well... Ugh. Congrats, OP!

+ bonus points for 6MT and silver wheels.

Agreed. I've always felt silver wheels go well with silver tip exhaust, nice synergy.

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