Created by "Coupe DeJour" :)

UPDATED 09/06/05!!!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page 1: Current mods and pictures - 02/01/2005
Page 2: Before and after shots - 06/23/2004
Page 3: Some semi-"glamour" shots with a friend - 07/15/2004
Page 4: DIY Write-up #1 - HIDs in High Beams (or Low Beams) - 06/04/2004
Page 5: DIY Write-up #2 - HIDs in Fog Lights - 01/24/2004
Page 6: DIY Write-up #3 - Fogs On With High Beams Mod/"Fix" - 07/27/2004
Page 7: DIY Write-up #4 - "TAIL LIGHT FAILURE" Mod/"Fix" - 01/02/2005
Page 8: DIY Write-up #5 - Valentine One (V1) "Stealth/Less Clutter" Hardwire Install - 01/30/05
Page 9: DIY write-up #6 - Remote Angel Eye Fade On/Off - 09/06/05
Page 10: DIY Write-up #7 - Aftermarket Sub and Amp Install into Stock System (09/21/05)
Page 11: DIY Write-up #8 - VIS Carbon Fiber Trunk Install (Requires Drilling - TO BE ADDED)
Page 12: DIY Write-up #9 - 1998-1999 Rear Headrests Install Into 1992+ E36 (TO BE ADDED)
Page 13: DIY Write-up #10 - UUC Clutch Pedal Bushing Install (TO BE ADDED)

*NOTE: All DIY Write-ups are provided here as a GUIDE. I will NOT be held responsible for any damage you may cause to your car by following these write-ups. In other words, you perform them at your own risk. BE CAREFUL!
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Hey guys/gals! Thanks for stopping by my page! I figured it's about time that I do a complete makeover of my site. New pictures have been added as well as a DIY section of the write-ups I've done and posted (on Bimmerforums.com). Should you have any questions about the write-ups or anything else, please don't hesistate to send me an email: clumpymold@sbcglobal.net OR clumpymold@gmail.com .

For now, the first page includes the most current pictures that I've taken of my car (01/29/2004) as well as a COMPLETE (almost every detail) modification list. The second page are some before & after shots I put together just to see what I've done (need to update these to reflect the most current setup). I will post some interior pictures as well as some engine pictures in the coming days. Come back soon! ;)

Oh, as far as mods go, here's a current (February 1st, 2005), COMPLETE modification list:

Vehicle:
7/97 BMW M3 Coupe, Standard Transmission
Cosmosschwarz-metallic on Black Leather
Purchased 12/2003, 77k Miles, STOCK except for wheels & tires

Stock options/features:
Heated Vader Seats
5-speed Manual
Cruise Control
18 Button On-board Computer
Sunroof

Engine/Drivetrain/Exhaust:
3.2L Straight six (stock)
Dinan 3.5" Carbon Fiber Intake
Remus Exhaust
Evosport Underdrive Accessory Pulleys
Bonneville Motorwerks Conforti Shark Injector
UUC Evo3 Short Shift Kit
UUC Double Shear Selector Rod (DSSR)
UUC Red Transmission Mount Enforcers (TME)
UUC Stage II 8.5# Lightweight Flywheel
Sachs Power Clutch
AA Differential Support Bracket
NGK Platinum Spark Plugs
Mobil 1 Synthetic 0W40 oil
Mahle Oil Filters
Fan Delete Kit (Water Wetter Added)
Magnetic Oil Drain Plug
Redline ATF Fluid (for Manual Transmission)
Redline 75W90 Gear Oil for Differential

Wheels/Suspension/Brakes:
18"x8.5" et43 AC Schnitzer Type III Wheels w/ 7mm Front Spacers
Toyo FZ4 225/40/18 Tires all around
Ground Control Track/School Coilovers (CC plates, bump stops, externally adjustable, 500f/550r spring rates)
Ground Control Rear Shock Mounts
GC Shims & OE RTABs
UUC Sway Barbarian kit w/ UUC Rear Sway Bar Links
GC Front Sway Bar Links
X-Brace
Zimmerman X-drilled Rotors
Goodridge Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Axxis Ultimate Brake Pads
Carbon Fiber Front Strut Bar
ATE Super Blue Brake and Clutch Fluid

Exterior/Lighting:
ZKW Ellipsoids
Lava Lighting Angel Eyes
Philips 6000K HID Kit with Hella Ballasts in Low beams
Osram 6000K HID Kit with Hella Ballasts in High beams
Xtec 6000K HID Kit with Osram Ballasts in Fog lights
Diamond/Crystal Clear/Red Taillights
Diamond/Crystal Sidemarkers
Diamond/Crystal Foglights
Diamond/Crystal Clear Black Front Corners
Full Titanium Tint (7% rear window, 17% sides, 60% windshield)
Double-sided ImportFan Carbon Fiber Hood w/ Custom Hood Struts
VIS Carbon Fiber Trunklid
Carbon Fiber Zeemax-style Rear Trunklid Spoiler
Carbon Fiber Lip and Side Splitters
JT-Designs Aluminum Underpanel
Carbon Fiber Eyelids
Color-matched Front Grill
Black BMW Roundels (front, rear, and steering wheel roundels)
Parking Light Delete
Customized Rearranged Taillight Cluster
Dual OEM BMW Wheel Locks
Personalized License Plate
Chrome-painted Rear Turn Signals
Custom Drilled Hood Struts for Front Hood

Interior/Miscellaneous:
Python 881XP Pager Alarm with Remote Start
Euro M-Technic 3-spoke Steering Wheel
M3 Custom EL Lighted Door Sills
Broadway 300mm Rearview Mirror
UUC Motorwerks Shift Knob
1998 M3 Rear Headrests
Sunroof Eclipse
Magnetic Oil Drain Plug
AC Schnitzer-style Pedals, Dead Pedal and Handbrake
Xenon Interior Lighting Kit & License Plate Lights
Carbon Fiber Instrument Cluster Bezel
Chrome Gauge Rings
Carbon Fiber Engine Covers
Color-matched Engine Components and Miscellaneous
Valentine One (Hardwired)
Inv1simirror for Valentine One

I.C.E.:
Alpine 6 disc CD Changer
Kenwood KDC-322 Headunit
Harman Kardon Amplifier
Harman Kardon Rear Deck Subwoofers
Harman Kardon Midrange Door Speakers
Infinity Kappa 52.1i Front Kickpanel Speakers
Kicker Competition 10" Subwoofer
Crunch 4 Channel 150 Watt Amplifier (Bridged to ~300 Watts for Subwoofer)

Here are the most current pictures I have (01/29/2005) as well as some other shots I liked:

Front Angles and Head On:

ALL HIDs on:

Side:

Rear Angles and Rear:

Engine Shots:

Interior:

Close-Ups - Front Splitter &/or Carbon Fiber Hood:

Close-Ups - Carbon Fiber Zeemax-style Trunk Spoiler:

Rear Drop Height and Side View of Spoiler:

Close-Ups - VIS Carbon Fiber Trunklid and Custom-Made Bracket :) :

Something I took while driving down to LA from SF a while back - 09/09/04 (I have a video as well that's over 150 here --> http://www.bimmerboard.com/members/clumpymold/PICT7296.MOV :

The signature I WAS using, created by "Freaktroll":

The signature I'm CURRENTLY using, created by "Coupe DeJour":