Beelzebubs M3: Topasblau content inside

BeelzebubsM3 · Sat, Jun-16-2012, 11:25:22 PM

A couple of months ago, I was in an accident that totaled my e92 335i. Having put a lot of time and money into that car, it just didn't feel right or particularly interesting to start all over again with another 335i. And I have always drooled over the e46 M3. So about a month ago, I picked up a 2003 Topaz Blue M3.

I was originally looking for a 2004+ but couldn't pass up the color.

What was on the car:

Black Kidney Grilles
ZCP Rep Wheels (not sure of the brand but pretty high quality)
Dinan Badge (since then removed - most likely an eBay special)
Clear Reflectors

Since I got it:

Black Side Gills
Smoked Side Markers
Painted Reflectors
10mm front / 12mm rear MS Spacers
Bimmian Pedals
Evolve Flash - more on that later
Rho-Plate Tow Hook Mount - don't like front plates but I'd rather avoid the trouble for now

Here's some pictures:

Dizzeep · Sat, Jun-16-2012, 11:33:32 PM

Woot! glad you started a journal bro!

Car looks great.

Thanks for also flashing my evolve tune.

When Connor gets back in town we need to do a shoot of both our cars

BeelzebubsM3 · Sat, Jun-16-2012, 11:38:07 PM

Evolve-r:

I immediately knew that I would want more power out of my car than the stock 333 hp. The plan is to do headers, exhaust, suspension, cosmetics, and then a supercharger. But because the blower purchase is a good way out from now, I decided that I wanted a tune to wake my M up a bit and to get more out of the headers.

Forum member Dizzeep told me about the Evolve group buy that he was going to take advantage of and I decided to jump on the opportunity to pick up a great tune for a great price.

The whole process was very easy and fun. And the turn around time from when I sent my stock file to Evolve to when I received my tune was less than a day. Sal took personal care of me and even answered some questions along the way. Thumbs way up for the guys at Evolve.

My car is a 6MT and I could notice that it glides better around town than it did before. Not only is it smoother, but it is also more peppy and has more torque. Driving it normally, it definitely pulls stronger, but the tune really shines as you go WOT and approach redline. It's a rush and incredibly addictive. I'm very surprised at the potency of the tune on a completely stock car.

Options I chose were:

SMG Shift Lights
Optimized for 93 Octane
Top Speed Governor Removal

Would definitely recommend this for any S54 owner. It keeps getting better as it adapts as well.

BeelzebubsM3 · Sat, Jun-16-2012, 11:39:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dizzeep

Woot! glad you started a journal bro!

Car looks great.

Thanks for also flashing my evolve tune.

When Connor gets back in town we need to do a shoot of both our cars

Thanks man!

Photo shoot is a definite must at this point.

BeelzebubsM3 · Sat, Jun-16-2012, 11:42:08 PM

Might as well throw this one up there as well: Dizzeep's TiAg and mine

Don't know why I bothered blacking out the plate lol

flipm3 · Sun, Jun-17-2012, 03:03:47 AM

Topaz

I'm glad you're enjoying the tune! Hopefully you can continue to throw on miles and share with us your thoughts. It really is a nice complement to an other wise stock and standard powered car. I did the same thing with my E90 M3 which has no other mods but the tune. It was a very nice accent to what the E90 already has.

BeelzebubsM3 · Sun, Jun-17-2012, 05:18:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flipm3

Topaz

I'm glad you're enjoying the tune! Hopefully you can continue to throw on miles and share with us your thoughts. It really is a nice complement to an other wise stock and standard powered car. I did the same thing with my E90 M3 which has no other mods but the tune. It was a very nice accent to what the E90 already has.

Thanks for everything you did for us!

I'll post up my impressions of what it's like after a couple of hundred miles at the same time that I update next time.

DOCTOR 3VIL · Sun, Jun-17-2012, 05:46:38 AM

Welcome Topaz brother! Nice find

BeelzebubsM3 · Sun, Jun-17-2012, 05:50:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOCTOR 3VIL

Welcome Topaz brother! Nice find

I was just in your journal thread drooling. Thanks!

Dustyice · Sun, Jun-17-2012, 08:08:28 AM

your color is

I see why u dident bother worrying about year after seeing it!

Your car is so clean! You should also look into some invisibulbs, there cheap and would make that blue pop just that much more.

Keep the updates coming

Sat, Jun-16-2012, 11:25:22 PM	#1
BeelzebubsM3 Super User on the loose Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 365 In the garage: '03 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Austin	Beelzebubs M3: Topasblau content inside A couple of months ago, I was in an accident that totaled my e92 335i. Having put a lot of time and money into that car, it just didn't feel right or particularly interesting to start all over again with another 335i. And I have always drooled over the e46 M3. So about a month ago, I picked up a 2003 Topaz Blue M3. I was originally looking for a 2004+ but couldn't pass up the color. What was on the car: Black Kidney Grilles ZCP Rep Wheels (not sure of the brand but pretty high quality) Dinan Badge (since then removed - most likely an eBay special) Clear Reflectors Since I got it: Black Side Gills Smoked Side Markers Painted Reflectors 10mm front / 12mm rear MS Spacers Bimmian Pedals Evolve Flash - more on that later Rho-Plate Tow Hook Mount - don't like front plates but I'd rather avoid the trouble for now Here's some pictures: __________________ Topaz \| Evolve-R \| Alpha-N \| K&N \| SGT \| CPI \| AutoSolutions \| APEX \| PSS

Sat, Jun-16-2012, 11:33:32 PM	#2
Dizzeep On a break Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 9,176 In the garage: '05 PORSCHE CAYENNE '12 BMW 128i '06 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Eugene,OR/Austin,TX	Re: Beelzebubs M3: Topasblau content inside Woot! glad you started a journal bro! Car looks great. Thanks for also flashing my evolve tune. When Connor gets back in town we need to do a shoot of both our cars __________________ *My M3 Journal* ///M:TMS Pulley Kit, Dr.Vanos Upgrade,M-track Mode Retro-code,Dinan Exhaust,Status Gruppe Tuning Resonated Section 2 X-pipe, Evolve-R Tune Major Aesthetics:SGT front lip,angel eyes,dynavin V5,CSL diffuser,stromwerkes SMG knob,grey alcantera SMG shift boot, badge,DDM tuning 6000k fogs

Sat, Jun-16-2012, 11:38:07 PM	#3
BeelzebubsM3 Super User on the loose Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 365 In the garage: '03 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Austin	Re: Beelzebubs M3: Topasblau content inside Evolve-r: I immediately knew that I would want more power out of my car than the stock 333 hp. The plan is to do headers, exhaust, suspension, cosmetics, and then a supercharger. But because the blower purchase is a good way out from now, I decided that I wanted a tune to wake my M up a bit and to get more out of the headers. Forum member Dizzeep told me about the Evolve group buy that he was going to take advantage of and I decided to jump on the opportunity to pick up a great tune for a great price. The whole process was very easy and fun. And the turn around time from when I sent my stock file to Evolve to when I received my tune was less than a day. Sal took personal care of me and even answered some questions along the way. Thumbs way up for the guys at Evolve. My car is a 6MT and I could notice that it glides better around town than it did before. Not only is it smoother, but it is also more peppy and has more torque. Driving it normally, it definitely pulls stronger, but the tune really shines as you go WOT and approach redline. It's a rush and incredibly addictive. I'm very surprised at the potency of the tune on a completely stock car. Options I chose were: SMG Shift Lights Optimized for 93 Octane Top Speed Governor Removal Would definitely recommend this for any S54 owner. It keeps getting better as it adapts as well. __________________ Topaz \| Evolve-R \| Alpha-N \| K&N \| SGT \| CPI \| AutoSolutions \| APEX \| PSS

Sat, Jun-16-2012, 11:42:08 PM	#5
BeelzebubsM3 Super User on the loose Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 365 In the garage: '03 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Austin	Re: Beelzebubs M3: Topasblau content inside Might as well throw this one up there as well: Dizzeep's TiAg and mine Don't know why I bothered blacking out the plate lol __________________ Topaz \| Evolve-R \| Alpha-N \| K&N \| SGT \| CPI \| AutoSolutions \| APEX \| PSS

Sun, Jun-17-2012, 03:03:47 AM	#6
flipm3 E46 M3 \| E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 6,275 Reputation: 0 Location: Chicago	Re: Beelzebubs M3: Topasblau content inside Topaz I'm glad you're enjoying the tune! Hopefully you can continue to throw on miles and share with us your thoughts. It really is a nice complement to an other wise stock and standard powered car. I did the same thing with my E90 M3 which has no other mods but the tune. It was a very nice accent to what the E90 already has. __________________ 2002 E46 M3 6MT \| Jet Black . Black Nappa \| My E46 M3 Build Thread 2009 E90 M3 DCT \| Melbourne Red . Speed Cloth \| My E90 M3 Build Thread LIKE IT: Zima Motorsports . Dean's Performance POST YOUR DYNO GRAPH HERE: The Official Dyno Thread

Sun, Jun-17-2012, 05:46:38 AM	#8
DOCTOR 3VIL Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,533 Reputation: 0 Location: LA	Re: Beelzebubs M3: Topasblau content inside Welcome Topaz brother! Nice find __________________ V-CSL Roof/Evosport headers/3.91/Moton CS/Evolve/Autopower Roll bar/ Sparco Evo 2/Brembo/Supersprint Race Exhaust

Sun, Jun-17-2012, 08:08:28 AM	#10
Dustyice Poor College Student Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,276 In the garage: '02 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: San Francisco, Ca	Re: Beelzebubs M3: Topasblau content inside your color is I see why u dident bother worrying about year after seeing it! Your car is so clean! You should also look into some invisibulbs, there cheap and would make that blue pop just that much more. Keep the updates coming __________________ My Build Thread

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