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Old 19-07-2014, 04:24 PM
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After 3 months of pondering what to get next, I've plumped for this:

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If it ever stops raining I'll wash it and take some better pictures. A couple from viewing it last weekend:

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It's a 2005 M3 coupe with just under 51,000 miles. Lots of toys (not that I'm that bothered to be honest as went on condition and history) like sat nav / tv / bluetooth / electric memory seats etc etc.

I won't get let out of any side turning any more but it's a small price to pay for rather epic performance. It drives really well although I'll be on the look out for some OEM 18" alloys at some point as the 19" ones whilst looking nice, do tend to tram a bit. Not hard though surprisingly.

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Old 20-07-2014, 04:16 AM
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Imola is a fantastic colour

18" wheels though suck balls
Old 20-07-2014, 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Lambchop
Imola is a fantastic colour

18" wheels though suck balls
I agree they suck sweaty hairy balls, stick with the 19's or it just looks like a poverty spec m3
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18s will most likely only be to wear more track orientated tyres...
Old 20-07-2014, 08:48 AM
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Agree with Chop, the Imola is awesome

Get the wheels diamond cut, will look spot on then
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Looks a nice thing Dal.
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As promised some pictures now I've washed it - in no particular order:

(I haven't put any wax or anything on it, just a valet pro pre-wash and Supernatural Shampoo wash and dry.)

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Smile!
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Watch a little tv when doing the interior lol
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Stainless tips polished up well:
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This one makes the rear arch look huge!
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Some HDR ones:
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Forgot to take any engine bay pictures, but it's the same as this one I found on the net:
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Oh, and picked these genuine BMW M3 18" alloys for a bargain this morning!
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Gave me a chance to hoon it up the A1 - it goes well.

Last edited by Dal_; 27-08-2014 at 09:08 AM.
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