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Old 08-04-2006 | 08:26 AM
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M3 Cabrio w/CSL Body Mods - Pics

She's almost done with the body mods. I just need to either replace the tips on the Eisenmann Race muffler or replace it altogether in order to accomodate the carbon fiber diffuser.

All parts are from Vorsteiner and the front lip is their new CF Race Lip.
 
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effen beautiful. don't care for the angel fake eyes tho
 
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Thanks. The lights are Predator Chromium 6000K and a lot brighter than OEM. It's one of those things that folks either love them or hate them. I only wish they went all the way around the lights but that's the way it is. I appreciate the comments. Can't wait to finish it off with the diffuser tomorrow when I deal with the exhaust tips. Thanks.
 
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man this cars a BEAST...love the cf lip...really clean looking, the only way to go imo
 
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Nice man, reaal nice! You are misssing LED taillights though!
 
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Old 08-04-2006 | 01:49 PM
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Trust me, they're on my list of mods. But next up is switching from springs to coils (would like to level the rear out a bit), Brembo or Rotora big brake kit with large cross-drilled rotors, a carbon fiber engine cover, software, pulleys, headers, and then I'll most likely get to the LEDs, or sooner. Thanks!
 
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Trust me, they're on my list of mods. But next up is switching from springs to coils (would like to level the rear out a bit), Brembo or Rotora big brake kit with large cross-drilled rotors, a carbon fiber engine cover, software, pulleys, headers, and then I'll most likely get to the LEDs, or sooner. Thanks!
Do yellow calipers
 
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A very strong consideration. Seems like everyone has red, but I saw light blue on Rotora's that look sick too.
 
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nice, first time I have seen that on a cab
 
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Here are pics with the hardtop on. Tomorrow I hope the replacement tips go on my Eisenmann Race Muffler so I can install the carbon fiber diffuser.
 
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What a great modification you got!!
The car looks X100 better now...
 
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Sick ride! Too bad the angel eyes don't go all the way round but as you said, that's the way it is.
How about a new set of rims like BBS LM or CH?
 

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Originally Posted by gonz996
Thanks. The lights are Predator Chromium 6000K and a lot brighter than OEM. It's one of those things that folks either love them or hate them. I only wish they went all the way around the lights but that's the way it is. I appreciate the comments. Can't wait to finish it off with the diffuser tomorrow when I deal with the exhaust tips. Thanks.
As measured by lumens, there's no way in hell the chromiums are brighter than OEM.

There's a specific engineering reason why they go with the Kelvin rating at 4300K. Our human eyes are used to sunlight temps. The higher you go up in the K rating, the bluer the lights get which causes more eye strain/fatigue.

It's a kraut mod.
 
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Interesting. At 6000k compared next to a 5-series mine are a heck of a lot brighter. Either way, I like them and that's what's really important. Thanks!
 
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New rims are a consideration but I have other mods in line as with either a complete big brake kit on all four with Brembo or Rotora's, KW V2 to replace the Tein/Koni, 4.11 gear, software, and a few other goodies under the hood. Right now I just have a K&N 63 to go with the exhaust. I'm thinking though down the road I may opt for a 5 or 6-spoke wheel. Thanks!
 


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