What have you done with or to your M3 today?

PAMMMV8 · 06-26-2018, 10:56 AM

Sackets Harbor, NY on Lake Ontario. Last Wednesday!

Spectacular Drive. Went from Philly to Syracuse to Kingston Ontario. Drove the entire lake back to Fort Erie. Then back to Philly on Sunday (1,300 Miles). Had a smile on my face the whole time!!!!

GotV8? · 06-26-2018, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by eatsleepboost

I just did the same on my car, blue M and start stop buttons. Haven't driven the car yet but they add a nice simple touch.

agree

GotV8? · 06-26-2018, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by E92_TYLER

Are these the IND ones?

Yes, mines are both from IND, they included a pair of stickers too...dont know if I would put them on my M though.

PACarGuy · 06-27-2018, 01:36 PM

Got my A/C recharged as it wasn't blowing quite as cold as I wanted. The shop pressure tested the system (no leaks), removed 0.5lb of R134A and added back 1.4lb and all is good now.
Kinda surprised that refrigerant can evaporate from a closed system after 6 years when other cars I've owned for far longer never seemed to lose any, but the BMW shop said they've seen this fairly frequently.

ItsGary · 06-28-2018, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by PACarGuy

Got my A/C recharged as it wasn't blowing quite as cold as I wanted. The shop pressure tested the system (no leaks), removed 0.5lb of R134A and added back 1.4lb and all is good now.
Kinda surprised that refrigerant can evaporate from a closed system after 6 years when other cars I've owned for far longer never seemed to lose any, but the BMW shop said they've seen this fairly frequently.

Will have to do this too then. My AC isn't as cold as my 335i was

MJBO · 06-28-2018, 03:54 AM

Got all the recalls on my car fixed

Headline act was the Takata claymore in the steering wheel that was only recalled a week ago here in Australia (my E46 M3 was recalled years ago). Figured I'd beat the rush (and stay alive).

JJH · 06-28-2018, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MJBO

Got all the recalls on my car fixed

Headline act was the Takata claymore in the steering wheel that was only recalled a week ago here in Australia (my E46 M3 was recalled years ago). Figured I'd beat the rush (and stay alive).

I’ve got the same recalls on mine ... booked in to have them sorted Monday

carenthuziast · 06-28-2018, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ItsGary

Will have to do this too then. My AC isn't as cold as my 335i was

My AC was on point last night with the top down and temps around 75 and dry. I heard a lot of thunder though whenever I would throttle her. I wondered if a wicked storm was coming.

PACarGuy · 06-28-2018, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by carenthuziast

My AC was on point last night with the top down and temps around 75 and dry. I heard a lot of thunder though whenever I would throttle her. I wondered if a wicked storm was coming.

Not too far from you - we got some wicked storms last night! My 2 dogs were not happy.

carenthuziast · 06-28-2018, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PACarGuy

Not too far from you - we got some wicked storms last night! My 2 dogs were not happy.

I was actually trying to be facetious...saying the throttle of the M was putting out the sound of thunder equivalent to an actual weather event.

dfarM3 · 06-28-2018, 01:34 PM

Got a Passenger Restraint Malfunction last week. Dealer diagnosed passenger seat belt tensioner. I R&R with new OEM. Naturally the code does not clear. My cheap OBD II won't help. Are there scanner/readers out there that will help with all codes on these BMWs?

PACarGuy · 06-28-2018, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by carenthuziast

I was actually trying to be facetious...saying the throttle of the M was putting out the sound of thunder equivalent to an actual weather event.

LOL. Clearly I was multitasking and read too fast

DreamTime · 06-28-2018, 07:40 PM

I picked up my baby yesterday from getting the AM front lip installed. Fitment is not perfect, but for $250 I'm satisfied for now. Also, got the car detailed today so I could go take pics with the lip installed.

2 things happened to me after getting this lip.

1. I discovered that deep down inside I had a hidden CF addiction. Now I want side skirts, diffuser, spoiler, and maybe exhaust tips. It just looks so damn good.

2. If I thought I disliked steep driveways and speed bumps before, I can say that it has now grown into a full blown hatred lmao.

Here are some pics. I don't know if I could possibly love this car any more than I do.

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Powashiftin · 06-28-2018, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by PACarGuy

Got my A/C recharged as it wasn't blowing quite as cold as I wanted. The shop pressure tested the system (no leaks), removed 0.5lb of R134A and added back 1.4lb and all is good now.
Kinda surprised that refrigerant can evaporate from a closed system after 6 years when other cars I've owned for far longer never seemed to lose any, but the BMW shop said they've seen this fairly frequently.

How much did this cost? I think I need to do the same.

MaximusB · 06-28-2018, 10:39 PM

Bought front and rear dashcam...110% an impulse purchase, don’t even know if I really have a need for it

jd501 · 06-28-2018, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DreamTime

1. I discovered that deep down inside I had a hidden CF addiction. Now I want side skirts, diffuser, spoiler, and maybe exhaust tips. It just looks so damn good.

And side markers.

m3jala · 06-28-2018, 11:56 PM

Drove 5 hours from DC to Atlantic Beach in North Carolina. This car is the bomb.

XKxRome0ox · 06-29-2018, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MaximusB

Bought front and rear dashcam...110% an impulse purchase, don’t even know if I really have a need for it

We all need it
Which one did you get? I'm doing my research now

Bomiz · 06-29-2018, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MaximusB

Bought front and rear dashcam...110% an impulse purchase, don’t even know if I really have a need for it

I had mine sitting for a year in the box before I installed them

carenthuziast · 06-29-2018, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by m3jala

Drove 5 hours from DC to Atlantic Beach in North Carolina. This car is the bomb.

How many times did you have to refuel?

DreamTime · 06-29-2018, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jd501

And side markers.

Yes, of course. I think that rounds out the list nicely

PACarGuy · 06-29-2018, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Powashiftin

How much did this cost? I think I need to do the same.

About $160 after tax. Most of that was labor (~1 hr). Probably could have gotten it done a good bit cheaper at a non-BMW specialist shop or local Firestone, but I don't really trust those guys to work on my nice cars.

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PACarGuy Captain 679 Rep 973 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 DCT ZCP Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Philly burbs, PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 E92 M3 [8.33] 2019 G01 X3 (wife's) [0.00]	Got my A/C recharged as it wasn't blowing quite as cold as I wanted. The shop pressure tested the system (no leaks), removed 0.5lb of R134A and added back 1.4lb and all is good now. Kinda surprised that refrigerant can evaporate from a closed system after 6 years when other cars I've owned for far longer never seemed to lose any, but the BMW shop said they've seen this fairly frequently. __________________ 2012 E92 M3 \| ZCP \| DCT \| Space Grey Metallic \| Black Novillo \| BE/ARP \| MPE V2 \| AA green filter \|BMW CF Rear Spoiler, RW Carbon Diffuser, CF Front Splitters \| DTEC 160W Angel Eyes Last edited by PACarGuy; 06-27-2018 at 01:52 PM..
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MJBO Major 2615 Rep 1,459 Posts Drives: 2023 G81 M3 Touring Join Date: May 2012 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 23 BMW M3 Touring [0.00] 22 Toyota LC 300 [0.00]	Got all the recalls on my car fixed Headline act was the Takata claymore in the steering wheel that was only recalled a week ago here in Australia (my E46 M3 was recalled years ago). Figured I'd beat the rush (and stay alive). Last edited by MJBO; 06-28-2018 at 04:07 AM..
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dfarM3 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Graphite Metalic Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Macungie, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Passenger Restraint Malfunction Got a Passenger Restraint Malfunction last week. Dealer diagnosed passenger seat belt tensioner. I R&R with new OEM. Naturally the code does not clear. My cheap OBD II won't help. Are there scanner/readers out there that will help with all codes on these BMWs?
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DreamTime Captain 865 Rep 765 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (2)	I picked up my baby yesterday from getting the AM front lip installed. Fitment is not perfect, but for $250 I'm satisfied for now. Also, got the car detailed today so I could go take pics with the lip installed. 2 things happened to me after getting this lip. 1. I discovered that deep down inside I had a hidden CF addiction. Now I want side skirts, diffuser, spoiler, and maybe exhaust tips. It just looks so damn good. 2. If I thought I disliked steep driveways and speed bumps before, I can say that it has now grown into a full blown hatred lmao. Here are some pics. I don't know if I could possibly love this car any more than I do.
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MaximusB Major 1394 Rep 1,292 Posts Drives: 13 Frozen White E92 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Bought front and rear dashcam...110% an impulse purchase, don’t even know if I really have a need for it
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m3jala Captain 544 Rep 765 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2013 BMW M3 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Tysons Corner, VA iTrader: (0)	Drove 5 hours from DC to Atlantic Beach in North Carolina. This car is the bomb.
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