new member from melb

[Domino]

hi guys

my mate archangel recommended i join this forum

i just picked up a new R32 in United Grey - 4 door with sunroof, DSG, xenons, and im told a nav retrofit in a couple months

definitely into car mod'ing, been building cars since i turned 18, but will most likely leave the R32 standard

the R32 is sitting alongside an '06 E46 M3 convertible - this is an Individual build - that is the exterior, interior and timber colours arent standard brochure colours, but special orders. Most of the mods on the M3 have been around improving the ride, opting for Bilstein PSS9 coilovers and H&R sways. And improving audio, TV in motion, DVD player, etc. Ive been wanting to change the wheels for ages now, but havent really found a wheel for the E46 that really blows me away. I do finally have a look in mind, and will give it a go once the warmer weather hits

no pics of the R32 yet, i want to do a photoshoot with both cars but havent caught a break in the crappy wet melbourne weekends

some pics of the M3 after a detail - im somewhat of a detailing hobbiest - and am hoping i can share my detailing products with you guys - just need to contact the admin for advertising info

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/scascone/m3a/concorso/138_3872.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/scascone/m3a/concorso/138_3869.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/scascone/m3a/concorso/138_3875.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/scascone/shoot_07.jpg

some small details - smoked lenses, de-blinged grille slats, angel eyes, illuminated door sills, Royal F1 alu shift paddles

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/scascone/m3a/138_3887.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/scascone/m3a/136_3617.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/scascone/m3a/136_3640.jpg

which leads to my first question and ultimately first mod for the R32.....what options are there for changing out the oem plastic shift paddles?

[Jarred]

Welcome mate.

nice M3, bit of a sucker for them I am. Hope to see you out at an event someday!

[Mrk_Mickey]

First of all, welcome to the forums.

More importantly of all, WOW, what a screamer of a beemer! j:
that's a beautiful car mate, props for a GOOD looking M3 and not a fulisik one bro.

I can't answer your question, but lots of people can:) And I'm sure if you head on over to the MkV section you can ask and receive wonderful answers there.

Happy modding mate!

[Mrk_Mickey]

Oh, and by the way...

Volks work:)
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/9701/e46m3once28nur3.jpg
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/2736/volkce28nkk2.jpg

[Domino]

thanks for the welcome guys


Oh, and by the way...

Volks work:)
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

ahhhhh you're getting warm with the Time Attack look :biggrin:

and as for Volks....i absolutely love em, in fact all high end jap aftermarket parts

^ the CE28Ns are the best suited wheel for the E46

my previous ride..........SF Challenges special ordered in Top Secret gold, had to wait 3 months


http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/133_3353-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/133_3351-2.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/08/133_3363-2.jpg

[velly_16v_cab]

welcome along, hope you can make the melbourne meets :) (3rd monday of the month)

[dubbed]

Awesome rides. The E46 is one of my dream rides and your's looks exceptional. You got some great shots of it. I will own one, one day...

It's good to see someone with taste and an appreciation for such fine cars. It nearly brings me to tears seeing something like an M3, 911, RS4 etc dirty and uncared for.

Can I ask what you do for a living?

[Tim]

Hi Domino.

Welcome aboard.
That M3 looks familiar. Did you used to hang out on ECCA from time to time?

[Domino]

welcome along, hope you can make the melbourne meets :) (3rd monday of the month)

yeh ill come along, im sure archangel will as well

so next meet will be sep 15th? what location? or is there a running thread somewhere

[velly_16v_cab]

this thread (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=18969) will tell you all. it is the offical melbourne meet thread.

Tim, can you make it sticky?

[Tim]

I cant do anything im not an admin :P

[velly_16v_cab]

I cant do anything im not an admin :P


god your crap! :moonie:

i will PM neil

[Tim]

god your crap! :moonie:

i will PM neil

at least u think im a god. Nice to know youre impressed :P

[STV4SYT]

Nice wheels, Look forward to seeing it in the flesh.

I just got the new wheels i was talking about at the last meet tonight, might leave the vw at home next time. I been setting off car alarms all night and its fuuuun.