What have you done with or to your M3 today?

Helmsman · 06-20-2018, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by WhitefoxE92

Took her on a 80 mile drive along the back roads and pushed her pretty hard. Long flat road no cars and no 5-0. 65-12 in just a few of the best sounding seconds of my life. I just recently got the car and I am absolutely in love with her.

Welcome Whitefox! Don't believe we've enjoyed your introduction followed by a nice couple of pictures yet, did we...?

Megabrode · 06-20-2018, 09:32 AM

Replaced my shredded stock plastic and felt parts with deansbimmer's aluminum undertray. Brilliant solution!

s14_kev · 06-20-2018, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by pcohen15

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Originally Posted by kevin///mlee

Tackled V1 hardwire today. Took me about 15 minutes

Do tell. Where did you power it from? And your mount? I have MirrorTaps, BlendMount and a Uniden R3 ready to go on Saturday. Always eager to learn from experiences of others.

I used this thread as a guide: Hardwiring Your Radar Detector ***DIY*** https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=136245

Power comes from the green/white wire on the second bank from the drivers side as described in the thread. The only thing I did differently was to use the Valentine 1 wire tap that comes with the OEM hardwire kit (no solder). Hardest part for me was accessing the 10mm bolt for the ground wire. I'm using the original windshield mount with suction cups.

ItsGary · 06-20-2018, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

when the oil reading shows up like this
how much oil should i add?

I hate the sensor so much, mine was reading at that, then I reset it to make sure and it went back to half way mark

ItsGary · 06-20-2018, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by EJT86

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Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

thanks for that info

FYI that’s wrong. It will indicate add 1qt of oil which is less than 1L

I've always poured in the full "liter" never had an issue. Realistically we're never getting a full liter anyways due to all the oil left behind unless you wanna stand there for an hour and letting it drip out

pcohen15 · 06-20-2018, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin///mlee

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Originally Posted by pcohen15

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Originally Posted by kevin///mlee

Tackled V1 hardwire today. Took me about 15 minutes

Do tell. Where did you power it from? And your mount? I have MirrorTaps, BlendMount and a Uniden R3 ready to go on Saturday. Always eager to learn from experiences of others.

I used this thread as a guide: Hardwiring Your Radar Detector ***DIY*** https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=136245

Power comes from the green/white wire on the second bank from the drivers side as described in the thread. The only thing I did differently was to use the Valentine 1 wire tap that comes with the OEM hardwire kit (no solder). Hardest part for me was accessing the 10mm bolt for the ground wire. I'm using the original windshield mount with suction cups.

thank you!

Ngilbe36 · 06-20-2018, 08:46 PM

Invested in some driver/safety mods.
Edit: Sorry about the orientation

ard5040 · 06-21-2018, 05:22 AM

Bilstein edc B6 shocks and struts with Dinan springs. Oil separators.

turbo_joe · 06-21-2018, 07:25 AM

Broke 58k miles yesterday and of course had to stop for fuel as always. Close to 1000k miles on the rebuilt actuators and no issues so far.

Helmsman · 06-21-2018, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by turbo_joe

Broke 58k miles yesterday and of course had to stop for fuel as always. Close to 1000k miles on the rebuilt actuators and no issues so far.

What a nice and typical position for our dear S65 V8...

spazzyfry123 · 06-21-2018, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by turbo_joe

Broke 58k miles yesterday and of course had to stop for fuel as always. Close to 1000k miles on the rebuilt actuators and no issues so far.

Pretty rad that you can get BMWCCA plates in Maryland.

turbo_joe · 06-21-2018, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by spazzyfry123

Pretty rad that you can get BMWCCA plates in Maryland.

I love that we can because our current plate isn't very nice looking.

XKxRome0ox · 06-21-2018, 02:58 PM

bought used front ST60 brakes and got them installed
i have 5mm spacers up front and 12mm in the rear ... may need to go up to 18mm in rear to fill it out better

next up is a proper car wash and detail

GotV8? · 06-21-2018, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Gears_and_Gasoline

Painted my new to me Apex EC7's in 18x9.5 square et35, fitted with 15mm spacers rear and 12mm spacers up front.

This should save some wear and tear on my track set up ( arc 8's, 18x10 et 25 with rs4's)

Installed my new red start/stop button and ///M button as well!

Thanks to your post I just ordered mine in "blue " both Start/stop and M button also, will have it in 2 days...and installed this weekend will post later

ItsGary · 06-21-2018, 05:47 PM

Oil Change with Motul 10W60. I drive way too much. Gotta get a daily :'(

Montaver · 06-21-2018, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

bought used front ST60 brakes and got them installed
i have 5mm spacers up front and 12mm in the rear ... may need to go up to 18mm in rear to fill it out better

next up is a proper car wash and detail

Loving those wheels, look much better on the e9x than the F80. Lightweight and forged as well, can't go wrong! Did you buy them used? I often check the f8x section classifieds but never see them.

XKxRome0ox · 06-21-2018, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Montaver

Loving those wheels, look much better on the e9x than the F80. Lightweight and forged as well, can't go wrong! Did you buy them used? I often check the f8x section classifieds but never see them.

bought the wheels used
513m's don't always show up so you have to just jump on them
right after i purchased my set, i saw a new listing on the f80 forum with tires.. that listing went away in 1 day

i found mine on craigslist of all places
the seller is definitely an enthusiast and the wheels were in near perfect condition
his M coupe had HRE wheels and he had a spare set of Rays CE28's stacked in his garage

i think i saw a square set of 513m 18x10 rear's for sale yesterday
i don't know if the 18x10 et40 works on the front of the e9x or not though

admranger · 06-21-2018, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Megabrode

Replaced my shredded stock plastic and felt parts with deansbimmer's aluminum undertray. Brilliant solution!

I need to do this. Will it fit in the overhead compartment of a plane? I'm flying through Dallas on Saturday. I'm sure deansbimmer would bring one down to Love Field for me.

turbo_joe · 06-22-2018, 09:52 AM

Pics from my last autocross event

Got to drive my friends 2002 as well

XKxRome0ox · 06-22-2018, 10:56 AM

2008 e90 M3
seller had oil tested in Sept/Oct 2017 at 54,050 miles
lab said "great report"

i bought the car in May 2018 with 57514 miles
replaced rod bearings at 58,692 miles this week
with BE rod bearings and ARP bolts

and this is the condition the rod bearings were in
(they're not in any particular order)
i wanted to do it as insurance and for peace for mind
now i'm really glad that i did it

is there a master thread to post rod bearing condition?

Helmsman · 06-22-2018, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

seller had oil tested in Sept/Oct 2017 at 54,050 miles
lab said "great report"

i bought the car in May 2018 with 57514 miles
replaced rod bearings at 58,692 miles this week

is there a master thread to post rod bearing condition?

Yes there is, further down under Engine etc: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...253084&page=34

wyatth · 06-22-2018, 01:11 PM

Those 513Ms look GREAT there!!!

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Megabrode He's experimenting with something... 335 Rep 261 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Shockoe Bottom iTrader: (0)	Replaced my shredded stock plastic and felt parts with deansbimmer's aluminum undertray. Brilliant solution! Attached Images __________________ Analog 2011 e92 M3 \| Jerez Black \| Black Novillo \| 6MT \| CF roof \| No iDrive, Nav, M button, ZCP, EDC, or center hump \| ZHP shift knob \| OMP 1010 pedals \| K&N filter \| Dinan engine tune \| OEM exhaust mod (bypass) \| EAS exhaust tips \| shaved front bumper \| 19" Apex EC-7 \| 12 mm rear spacers
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Ngilbe36 Captain 1619 Rep 880 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3, 2019 F150 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW E90 M3 [0.00]	Invested in some driver/safety mods. Edit: Sorry about the orientation Attached Images __________________ - A McLaren fan who wants to see a good fight for the WDC and WCC Last edited by Ngilbe36; 06-21-2018 at 07:56 AM..
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ard5040 Captain 419 Rep 656 Posts Drives: 2017 X3 xdrive35i, Macan S Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (1)	Bilstein edc B6 shocks and struts with Dinan springs. Oil separators.
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06-21-2018, 07:25 AM	#6301
turbo_joe Lieutenant Colonel 1614 Rep 1,588 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: SOMD iTrader: (2)	Broke 58k miles yesterday and of course had to stop for fuel as always. Close to 1000k miles on the rebuilt actuators and no issues so far. __________________ 2012 E92 M3 Instagram Turbo__Joe
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XKxRome0ox e90noob 1588 Rep 1,862 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	bought used front ST60 brakes and got them installed i have 5mm spacers up front and 12mm in the rear ... may need to go up to 18mm in rear to fill it out better next up is a proper car wash and detail __________________ 2008 E90 M3 / LCI trunk + euro tail swap Production date - 2008-04-22
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ItsGary Colonel 1458 Rep 2,336 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Oil Change with Motul 10W60. I drive way too much. Gotta get a daily :'( __________________ '09 ///M3 Sedan - Jerez Black/Fox Red Ext. '09 335i Coupe - Alpine White/Black - SOLD
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turbo_joe Lieutenant Colonel 1614 Rep 1,588 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: SOMD iTrader: (2)	Pics from my last autocross event Got to drive my friends 2002 as well __________________ 2012 E92 M3 Instagram Turbo__Joe
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XKxRome0ox e90noob 1588 Rep 1,862 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	2008 e90 M3 seller had oil tested in Sept/Oct 2017 at 54,050 miles lab said "great report" i bought the car in May 2018 with 57514 miles replaced rod bearings at 58,692 miles this week with BE rod bearings and ARP bolts and this is the condition the rod bearings were in (they're not in any particular order) i wanted to do it as insurance and for peace for mind now i'm really glad that i did it is there a master thread to post rod bearing condition? __________________ 2008 E90 M3 / LCI trunk + euro tail swap Production date - 2008-04-22 Last edited by XKxRome0ox; 06-22-2018 at 12:14 PM..
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wyatth Colonel 3549 Rep 2,824 Posts Drives: E90 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Those 513Ms look GREAT there!!!
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