Stage1's AY/SO Build Page

[Stage1]

So I finally took delivery yesterday (2/19/15) after a two month wait (order date was 12/13/14). Ill add much more to this in terms of a review and my thoughts so far, but I wanted to get this up since I seem to be one of the very few that went with the Austin Yellow exterior and Sakhir Orange interior. I have a lot of pics from pre delivery and I am waiting for it to be warmer than 10 degrees here in CT to do a full photo shoot, so for now it is crappy cell phone pics.

Current Modifications:
Exterior
IND painted reflectors
IND painted side gills
IND painted keyhole cover
M performance black kidney grilles
M performance carbon fiber spoiler
M performance splitters
M performance lower lip
Interior
iND Tri Stitch Shift boot with M Performance knob
iND Tri Stitch E Brake with Carbon Handle
Performance
Evolution Raceworks Down Pipes (Catless)
Burger JB4 Stage 2
Burger Intake
UUC Short Shift Kit
Suspension
H&R Sport Springs
Macht Schnell (15f/12r) spacers
Electronics
Dragon 7in tablet to run JB4
Mini 0805 dash cam
Coding
Mirror fold/unfold with Fob
Disclaimers turned off
Windows up/down via fob
DVD in motion
HVAC off on start
Radio/iDrive off when door opens
Doors unlock when ignition is turned off
Disabled headlight washers
Disable amber corner lights
Eliminate speed locks for owners manual/bt pairing
Euro brake lights
Euro rear fog lights with foglight switch mod
Illuminate door leds in reverse
Updated M HUD to blue RPM line
Euro NGHBA (Anti-dazzle) headlights




Planned Modifications:
M performance steering wheel
Kohlenstoff rear diffuser
charge pipes


Stay Tuned!

The day she got delivered to the dealer








2/20/15 hanging at the office


A little snow never hurt anyone


First fill up (since ownership) after being snowed in for a week 3/7/15


The man behind the wheel - Cruising up to Beacon, NY for brunch


Cold start with exhaust valve mod

Lowered 3/28/15
H&r m4 springs
Macht Schnell 15f/12r spacers



3/29/15
Opened the hood for the first time just to check what was under there (and so I wasn't that guy that never opened his hood)


9/12/15 (3400 miles)
Added the following: ER Downpipes, JB4, BMS Intake, UUC SSK

9/29/15
Added some M Performance parts: Splitters, Lower Lip and rear spoiler.





Also here is my new gauge set up for the JB4 (Copied from IrishAce). I need to clean up the wiring a bit still, but so far the functionality is awesome!



10/05/15
Added the iND Tri Stitch shift boot with the M Performance Knob. Also adding the Tri Stitch E Brake boot and carbon handle tonight

[Rick955]

Originally Posted by Stage1

So I finally took delivery yesterday (2/19/15) after a two month wait (order date was 12/13/14). Ill add much more to this in terms of a review and my thoughts so far, but I wanted to get this up since I seem to be one of the very few that went with the Austin Yellow exterior and Sakhir Orange interior. I have a lot of pics from pre delivery and I am waiting for it to be warmer than 10 degrees here in CT to do a full photo shoot, so for now it is crappy cell phone pics.

Current Modifications:
IND painted reflectors
IND painted side gills
IND painted keyhole cover
M performance black kidney grilles
BMC filters

Planned Modifications:
More aero parts for the exterior

Stay Tuned!

The day she got delivered to the dealer


2/20/15 hanging at the office

Looking good!!!!

[Doctor///M]

Sweet!! Welcome to the AY club!!

Brave to be running the summers on ice!!

[Stage1]

Originally Posted by Doctor///M

Sweet!! Welcome to the AY club!!

Brave to be running the summers on ice!!

So far so good. Its a 1 mile commute each way to work...1.5 if I add in the gym on the way home.

[JBiddy]

Looks great! Welcome

[chris s]

AY/SO and no pics of the bold combo. Boooo man, just boo!

[PARTS@STBMW]

Perfect choice in color!

[VMRWheels]

Welcome! Look forward to seeing more mods

[Boostin FD]

I still can't get used to that color... Congrats anyway.

[MDIVISION]

Awesome, cant wait for my AY M3

[Stage1]

Quick vid added to show the increased volume of the exhaust during cold start with the flaps open

[Stage1]

Added some interior pics from delivery...Still waiting for the snow to subside so I can get her cleaned up and take some proper pics

[Bonzer103]

Hey Stage1, curious to here your thoughts on the color combo now that you've had to for a short bit? Still happy?

[m5sdse63]

Congrats!

[Stage1]

Originally Posted by Bonzer103

Hey Stage1, curious to here your thoughts on the color combo now that you've had to for a short bit? Still happy?

Absolutely. Its awesome. The interior is so vibrant and I love walking up to the car. It is way less ketchup/mustard then people make it out to be. Good luck with yours. Let me know your thoughts once it is delivered

[Bonzer103]

Originally Posted by Stage1

Absolutely. Its awesome. The interior is so vibrant and I love walking up to the car. It is way less ketchup/mustard then people make it out to be. Good luck with yours. Let me know your thoughts once it is delivered

Thanks. Just dealing with 'new parent' anxieties the closer I get to delivery day Thanks for the therapy

[PodDoc]

I love this combo! Need more pics!!! Ive got it narrowed down to AY/SO M4 vs TB/SO M3.

[Stage1]

Originally Posted by PodDoc

I love this combo! Need more pics!!! Ive got it narrowed down to AY/SO M4 vs TB/SO M3.

I am waiting for my brother to come take some "real" pics. Ill snap a few later today. The combo is amazing though I have to say. Im sure Tb/So will look great, but dark colored cars aren't for me. This is my fourth version of yellow

[m3lover1]

Looks great! Just saw an AY yesterday parked and the color looks great!

[Stage1]

Finally got my h&r Springs on today with 15f/12r macht schnell spacers from EAS. Installed by P1 motorcars of Stamford

Pic in first post

[Tnitaly]

Nice color combo - the interior is stunning Thanks for sharing.

[Stage1]

Hanging at the office with my co-workers 328i