Pics of my M3...

[M3 Ryan]

Hey guys-
well, I just took some good pictures for the first time in a while...
I haev finished all the new suspension work and all the paint work too.
I need to finish up the front bumper with the gasket and filler plugs, but I need to fix the side mounts first, so it will be a few days.

Anyhow, here are the pics!!








here is my current list of mods too answer any questions.

Engine/Driveline
2.5L S14
Bored & Stroked, EVO3 Crank & EVO3 Pistons (10.2:1 CR)
Ported/Polished Head
Head Decked for 10.7:1 CR
Borla Exhaust
K/N Filter in EVO3 Airbox
A/C Removed
Powdercoated Valve Cover & Plenum
///M-Coupe Diff Cover

Suspension/Brakes
Suspension Technique Springs
10MM Deeper Spring Hats
Bilstein Shocks
SS Braided Brake Lines
Drilled Rear Rotors
Adjustable Rear Trailing Arm Bushings
Urathane Subframe Mounts
Racing Dynamics Sway Bars (F. 21mm / R. 16mm)
Urathane Swaybar Bushings
Adjustable Sway Bar Links
Eric Lucas Rear Strut Bar

Wheels/Tires
17x7.5" '95 E36 M3 Wheels
Powdercoated centers to match engine
Ultra-Silver Lips
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 Tires in 245/35/17 All Around


Interior/Stereo
MOMO Race Steering Wheel (Lachssilber horn button & screws)
MOMO Combat Shift Knob w/ Leather Boot
ACS Style Aluminum Pedals
UUC Short Shift Kit
///M Stripes in Seats Like E36 M3
Radar Detector in Rear View Mirror
JVC Kameleon Headunit
Alpine Type R 6.5" Front Speakers
MTX 152 Amp
12" JL W3 Sub in Custom Box

Exterior/Body
Lachssilber Metallic Paintwork
Smoked Front Markers
Smoked Rear Lights
Shaved Side Markers with Filled Bumper Piping
EVO2 Style Front Bumper
EVO3 Style G-SPEC Splitter
EVO3 Hood Seals
20%/35% Tint

Comments welcome!

[AlexMc]

Looking good Ryan, now whats the verdict on the 245/35 F1 D3? Its going to be new tires (and rims haha) time in the not too distant future, and i think i'm gonna go that route. How is the fitment? Enlighten me.

Bodywork looks great, can't wait for mine to be done!

[M3 Ryan]

the tires fit very well.
I am happy with them so far, the 60 miles I have driven them for...
I have a broken rear sway-bar link mount to I need to get that fixed before I can really feel the difference of these tires.
I have had the car aligned with the adjustable rear bushings to have 2.8 degrees of camber, which is just enough to not burn these up too fast...
I will post some results after I get the mount fixed and I can put these babies to the test...

They are quiet, and very grippy. They have a stiff sidewall and have very predictable performance... too bad they are discontinued and I got one of the last sets... tire rack doesn't have anymore :(

[AlexMc]

What? They just came out! It says on Tire Rack's wholesale page that they're just low stock/backordered, says nothing about being discontinued.

[M3 Ryan]

in a 245/35/17 they are discontinued, because its an oddball size. They are NLA, last time I checked the page...

[SeattleE30///M3]

Originally posted by M3 Ryan
in a 245/35/17 they are discontinued, because its an oddball size. They are NLA, last time I checked the page...

I believe I got one of the last Goodyear F1 GS-D3 235/40-17 as well. But I'm pretty sure they are still 245/35-17 tires available from tirerack. I really don't think the 245/35 got discontinued, but they changed the speed rating from a W to a Y, although Goodyear stated that nothing has changed regarding the tire or the rubber compound.

Alex, at $137 for 245/35-17 GS-D3s at tirerack, you better jump on that price quick!!! That price will not be around for long.

[CleanAzzE30z]

Cant wait to see it in person, kid.

[M3 Ryan]

few better pics...
these show my new EVO3 rear wing I just painted yesterday...

[chadd95m3]

Hey Ryan, this is chad in Santa Barbara. Your car has always been a favorite of mine.
When I saw your wheels I thought they where the e46 m3 19" competition wheels.
Awesome car.

[M3 Ryan]

Hey Ryan, this is chad in Santa Barbara. Your car has always been a favorite of mine.
When I saw your wheels I thought they where the e46 m3 19" competition wheels.
Awesome car.

Thanks Chad. They are 19" comps... This thread is WAY old, I should post up some new pics of them...