<![CDATA[New guy in MKE]]>Hey guys, just joined here per a co-workers recommendation. I recently picked up an 09 E92 M3 and am just getting into the BMW world. I got an incredible "winter-special" price on the car and had it shipped from New York. It's fully loaded with every imaginable option and it's my favorite color so I had to jump on it. I also own a bugeye WRX and have been a Subaru geek basically since I started driving. I'm keeping the Subie around for winter-duty and maybe some track time this year so the M stays tucked away for winter. Anyways, here's some pics of the new toy after washing it and getting it prepped for winter storage!

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/topic/3451/new-guy-in-mkeRSS for NodeWed, 16 Sep 2026 06:42:35 GMTWed, 21 Jan 2015 01:21:26 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to New guy in MKE on Sun, 01 Mar 2015 12:11:58 GMT]]>Love that e92 m3! Welcome to the forum.

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ClassE said:

Had the same thing on my old Mk3, the "half-drilled" holes were from some idiot using too long of screws in the license plate holes.

Good call. That's what this looks like.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/53266https://wibimmers.com/post/53266Mon, 26 Jan 2015 03:57:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy in MKE on Mon, 26 Jan 2015 03:20:20 GMT]]>Had the same thing on my old Mk3, the "half-drilled" holes were from some idiot using too long of screws in the license plate holes.

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bluE92 said:

Only the two big holes are used for the plate bracket. Don't know what the deal with the other ones is. It's like they started drilling but stopped right away.

Sometimes there are alignment pins on the back of the bracket and if they screw it on tight those will dig in too.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/53261https://wibimmers.com/post/53261Mon, 26 Jan 2015 02:51:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy in MKE on Mon, 26 Jan 2015 02:06:19 GMT]]>Only the two big holes are used for the plate bracket. Don't know what the deal with the other ones is. It's like they started drilling but stopped right away.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/53259https://wibimmers.com/post/53259Mon, 26 Jan 2015 02:06:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy in MKE on Mon, 26 Jan 2015 01:36:04 GMT]]>Yup thats what sucks about the factory plate brackets :(

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/53257https://wibimmers.com/post/53257Mon, 26 Jan 2015 01:36:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy in MKE on Mon, 26 Jan 2015 01:34:45 GMT]]>Still better then a plate

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/53256https://wibimmers.com/post/53256Mon, 26 Jan 2015 01:34:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy in MKE on Sun, 25 Jan 2015 23:13:33 GMT]]>Looks like I won't be removing my front plate. The two main holes I can get plugs for but there's not much I can do about the rest. The small ones are not even drilled all the way through. The whole area is covered in a clear bra so I wouldn't even be able to touch up the small holes. Oh well I guess.

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]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/53252https://wibimmers.com/post/53252Sun, 25 Jan 2015 23:13:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy in MKE on Thu, 22 Jan 2015 15:03:57 GMT]]>Yeah, it was about 3 years ago in menomonee falls. I pulled it off, went to the police station and showed them to get the points and ticket revoked, then re-tinted, lol.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/53115https://wibimmers.com/post/53115Thu, 22 Jan 2015 15:03:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy in MKE on Thu, 22 Jan 2015 14:57:53 GMT]]>Welcome.  You actually got a 2 point ticket for the tint??  Hmmm.....I've been given warnings and fix-it tickets a few times for my 20%, but never a point ticket.

I was pulled over by a state trooper on 41 around Appleton area and got a warning for no front plate, 7mph over the limit, too dark tint, too low, and illegal exhaust.  The officer was very nice.....but still wrote up everything possible.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/53114https://wibimmers.com/post/53114Thu, 22 Jan 2015 14:57:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy in MKE on Thu, 22 Jan 2015 14:37:34 GMT]]>Yet another person from MSOE? Welcome! I will be graduating this May... hopefully...

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/53108https://wibimmers.com/post/53108Thu, 22 Jan 2015 14:37:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy in MKE on Thu, 22 Jan 2015 03:13:01 GMT]]>Only if I get a ride in the E30.

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bluE92 said:

 I thought I remembered you on this site during class, lol!

never!!

always paid attention....................

good looking car man, if i ever get down to mke, I demand a ride haha

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/53101https://wibimmers.com/post/53101Thu, 22 Jan 2015 03:10:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy in MKE on Thu, 22 Jan 2015 02:52:05 GMT]]>Fancy seeing you here, Mitch. I thought I remembered you on this site during class, lol!

Yeah, BMW ended up being the way to go. Not many other options with a V8 and a 6MT... I'm hoping to supercharge it in a few years so that'll make it even better :D .

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/53100https://wibimmers.com/post/53100Thu, 22 Jan 2015 02:52:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy in MKE on Thu, 22 Jan 2015 02:41:28 GMT]]>Ilya!

Finally have a BMW.

does it feel awesome to be done with MSOE, because it should. I dont miss that place at all

Snap still sneaks back there for Bosco sticks dressed up as Roscoe

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/53099https://wibimmers.com/post/53099Thu, 22 Jan 2015 02:41:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy in MKE on Thu, 22 Jan 2015 00:59:55 GMT]]>No front plate on the E30 or E90 (or previous cars for that matter) - never had an issue.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/53091https://wibimmers.com/post/53091Thu, 22 Jan 2015 00:59:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy in MKE on Thu, 22 Jan 2015 00:52:20 GMT]]>I have the no front plate at all is supposed to be there e92 bumper. And am not about to drill holes in it or otherwise.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/53089https://wibimmers.com/post/53089Thu, 22 Jan 2015 00:52:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy in MKE on Wed, 21 Jan 2015 21:38:44 GMT]]>I have the "no front plate" trim piece on my e36 and have never been bothered about it but I live in a small town.  If it looks smooth it is much less noticeable that it is missing.

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michael1972 said:

Get rid of the front plate. F the police. Front plates look like shit. As far as tint I think my e92 are 35% they were allready tinted when I bought it. It seems to look classier then the dark 20%. Kinda what I am debateing on with my e30 windows. Oh yea by the way...love the M3 and that blue doe. E92 M3 is still out of my reach. But someday

Thanks, the blue was one of the factors that sealed the deal for me :). Keep your eyes peeled man! Since the M4 release, E92 prices have dropped pretty substantially. Lots of folks are getting out of leases now too so the market is pretty broad. I thought it was out of my reach too but after some digging I was surprised to find that a nice low-mileage E92 can be had in the low-mid 30s. If you're patient and don't mind searching nationwide, they are an incredible value!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/53069https://wibimmers.com/post/53069Wed, 21 Jan 2015 20:52:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy in MKE on Wed, 21 Jan 2015 18:17:00 GMT]]>Get rid of the front plate. F the police. Front plates look like shit. As far as tint I think my e92 are 35% they were allready tinted when I bought it. It seems to look classier then the dark 20%. Kinda what I am debateing on with my e30 windows. Oh yea by the way...love the M3 and that blue doe. E92 M3 is still out of my reach. But someday

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/53051https://wibimmers.com/post/53051Wed, 21 Jan 2015 18:17:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy in MKE on Wed, 21 Jan 2015 17:46:15 GMT]]>Debating what to do about window tint. I'm either going to do 20% or 35% but can't decide. I had 20% on the Subie and got 2 points and a ticket for it a few years ago so I had it redone with 35% and no issues since.

Also not sure about the front plate. I might just take it off and get some painted plugs for the holes. Either that or keep it legal and just add an OEM plate frame to dress it up a little bit. Any thoughts?

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AvusHatesCones said:

Love it! I keep toying with the idea of getting an E92 M3. The induction noise of the S65 is enough to make me weak in the knees

This right here is why it's one of my favorite motors!

Anyways Welcome and Congrats! You'll love the M3 even more come summertime.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/53038https://wibimmers.com/post/53038Wed, 21 Jan 2015 14:55:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy in MKE on Wed, 21 Jan 2015 14:42:04 GMT]]>Love it! I keep toying with the idea of getting an E92 M3. The induction noise of the S65 is enough to make me weak in the knees

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/53033https://wibimmers.com/post/53033Wed, 21 Jan 2015 14:42:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New guy in MKE on Wed, 21 Jan 2015 14:37:41 GMT]]>Welcome

Great car and that is one of my favorite colors too

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