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      05-09-2017, 12:31 AM   #1
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UltraMagnetic photo-journal

i recently got backed into at starbucks; it wasn't that bad, but it required my fender to be replaced and there wasn't any locally so i've been waiting almost two weeks for it to come in. I feel like my car's been in the shop for ages and so i've been missing it - and what better way to deal w/ that longing to drive her again than to do a photo dump of the progression lmao.


Before the M2, i had an E92 M3. This was one of my favorite cars i've owned, but couldn't really have fun with it unless it was at felonious speeds or at the track


While i still had the M3, i picked up an i8. Its a fun car and i get a kick out of making funny faces at people who try to be slick photographing me while driving, but it's really stressful to drive mainly because of above-mentioned idiots who back into me at starbucks...and also cuz i got followed home once at night by some kids who wanted to take pics of it.


i wanted to upgrade out of the M3 since i don't like driving the i8 daily, so i started researching the M2. i found one at a local dealer in 6MT, instantly fell in love with it, and traded in the M3 on the spot


I drove it everywhere and racked up the first 1k miles quick so i could get to modifying it after the run-in service. First up was the suspension: KW V3 coilovers. install was easy and straight forward.


my next set of mods weren't that straight forward, so i brought my car over to the guys at EAS to help me install my RKP CF roof and rear diffuser. And since they had my car up, might as well have them add the Akra exhaust. The car dyno'd at 357whp w/ just the exhaust alone.







Next came the GruppeM intake and Ground Control camber plate install. Again, this was simple and straight-forward enough to do at home, but i kinda kicked myself for not doing the camber plate install at the same time as the coilovers, since i had to drop the suspension again to do this job. The dyno read 359whp w/ the intake + exhaust.



Acexxon's rear reflector delete was next - and my first DIY video lol. its amazing how something this small makes such a major impact on how good the car looks



For my second DIY video, i installed an Evolution Racewerk Charge pipe and Active Autowerke FMIC




I'm pretty comfortable modifying anything on the car myself except body work. I've never been good w/ double sided tape or lining things up perfectly, so i went back to EAS and had them install the rest of my aero bits: RKP rear spoiler, 3D Design front lip, and side skirts. while it was there, i decided to have another run on the dyno to see what the FMIC and Charge pipe gains were. It was a lot warmer that day, so we put some octane boost in. car dyno'd at 375whp w/ just bolt-ons, octane, and no tune.







i installed the AWRON gauge due to the lack of oil and water temp gauges in the cluster.



Edit 6/7/17:
haven't added anything new, but i just wanted to post some of my favorite pics i took over the weekend.










oh yeah...i did make another DIY video recently too


Edit 6/17/17
NEW WHEELS!!! BBS FI-R










Edit 7/19/17
Her First Track Day













UPDATE 12/10/17:
added canards




UPDATE 4/25/18:
missed a few mods since the last update

new electronic steering wheel



Replaced the AA FMIC w/ CSF



new wing



new half-cage




Current list of mods:
Akrapovic Ti Exhaust, GruppeM CF Intake, CSF FMIC, Evolution Racewerks charge pipe, KW V3 coilovers, Ground Control camber plates, BBS FI-R; AWRON digital multifunction display; RKP CF roof, rear diffuser, rear spoiler; RW Carbon Front Lip & Canards, 3D Design side skirts; M-performance black side-gills, IND painted front reflector, Acexxon rear reflector delete.

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      05-09-2017, 12:47 AM   #2
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Well that was one hell of a first post. Touche.
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I have been telling myself - no more mods! No more mods!

BUT WOW those are some nice mods!
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      05-09-2017, 02:38 AM   #4
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I have been telling myself - no more mods! No more mods!

BUT WOW those are some nice mods!
my wife tells me that all the time these days. i think I'm good for a year or so lol
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Awesome post.

Thanks for the DIY videos. I do lots of my own work myself and I love it when people DIY their installs. No better way to learn about your car the most when you install everything yourself. Much greater satisfaction as well when you install yourself than paying someone to do it.

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Wait a sec, 375 whp with stock downpipe or Akra one which is 300 cell
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Wait a sec, 375 whp with stock downpipe or Akra one which is 300 cell
stock dp

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Great car op!


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I have been telling myself - no more mods! No more mods!
Ha good luck with - forums are to blame, but staying away is difficult lol
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What a cool history of cars you've had so far. Enjoy it!

P.S. Let us know when you put new wheels on. I feel like it's only a matter of mods, considering how quickly you modded the other parts of the car
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What a cool history of cars you've had so far. Enjoy it!

P.S. Let us know when you put new wheels on. I feel like it's only a matter of mods, considering how quickly you modded the other parts of the car
yeah my history with cars was pretty fun. before the m3, i had an mr2 that was on a dvd where the Drift King tested it and loved the way i tuned the suspension.


i already have 3 wheels sitting at home... been waiting for that fourth one to come in for like 3 months now.

same thing happened with my 3d design parts. took about 4 months to come in from Japan
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updated w/ pics from over the weekend! nothing new added....yet....
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UltraMagneticAL Car looks great!

Just out of curiosity, what has stopped you till now in getting any type of tune?
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UltraMagneticAL Car looks great!

Just out of curiosity, what has stopped you till now in getting any type of tune?
money, really. lol. and at the time, i didn't find a tune i wanted. now i know which direction i want to go, so i have to save up a bit for that.
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money, really. lol. and at the time, i didn't find a tune i wanted. now i know which direction i want to go, so i have to save up a bit for that.
Details? What direction you want to go?
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money, really. lol. and at the time, i didn't find a tune i wanted. now i know which direction i want to go, so i have to save up a bit for that.
Details? What direction you want to go?
bm3 with catless dp, then when the warranty is up, I'll see what else is available in terms of turbo upgrades.
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After placing my order in January - my fourth wheel FINALLY arrived yesterday!!! Satin Black 19" FI-R's.








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Here are the weights from my bathroom scale lol






and stock weights for comparison:





so about 5# difference per wheel.

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Car is perfection and everything is tastefully done. What are the specs of the wheels if you don't mind me asking?
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Thanks for the build. This thread is really an inspiration for M2 I recently put order in! I am in CA as well and hopefully I get to check your car out once mine arrives!
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