What have you done with or to your M3 today?

play2lose · 04-14-2024, 10:16 PM

Used sylvania’s headlight restore kit. Hardest part was applying the clear coat. This is my second attempt, still not perfect but much better then before.

Helmsman · 04-15-2024, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by baba louey

20HP for the front grills, I say 5 for the side markers.

Stock is where it's at. I went to a major car show in Amsterdam recently and the best cars in my mind were the 100% stock ones.

Baba Louey

The little mods I had over the years made the car look special, going back to complete original after 10y makes it look special all over again...

. And again these car are becoming a bit of a classics.

Amsterdam for a car show seem long way from Canada, wow!

Helmsman · 04-15-2024, 08:44 AM

Replaced the battery...again. Changed two years ago, went cheap with 80Ah acid lead. Wanted Lithium but Antigravity local reseller wanted 18.900kr (1760USD today) which passed the limit even for my M3. So here we are with another 26Kg AGM.

Happily noticed a clean and dry battery box. While the drain hose was smashed. Ah well, shouldn't be needed with the AGM.

baba louey · 04-15-2024, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Helmsman

The little mods I had over the years made the car look special, going back to complete original after 10y makes it look special all over again...

. And again these car are becoming a bit of a classics.

Amsterdam for a car show seem long way from Canada, wow!

I happened to be in The Netherlands at the time (on vacation) and I always check for auto events before hand and try to take them in.

Baba Louey

baba louey · 04-15-2024, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Helmsman

Replaced the battery...again. Changed two years ago, went cheap with 80Ah acid lead. Wanted Lithium but Antigravity local reseller wanted 18.900kr (1760USD today) which passed the limit even for my M3. So here we are with another 26Kg AGM.

Happily noticed a clean and dry battery box. While the drain hose was smashed. Ah well, shouldn't be needed with the AGM.

I almost gave myself a hernia changing my battery.

Helmsman · 04-15-2024, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by baba louey

I almost gave myself a hernia changing my battery.

Hahaha, would have been just that in my case if it wouldn't for my helpful and significantly stronger son, damm that battery is heavy in the wrong lift angle!

smokinjoe64 · 04-15-2024, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by baba louey

I almost gave myself a hernia changing my battery.

baba louey 'FELT' exactly same last replacement

XKxRome0ox · 04-16-2024, 02:37 PM

ughhhhhhh

XKxRome0ox · 04-16-2024, 02:39 PM

hmm. how do I attach a photo while browsing on the phone?

XKxRome0ox · 04-16-2024, 02:41 PM

I have to renew my registration in 2 weeks
I was going to get my smog check done this week and BAM
check engine light yesterday

coolant thermostat
UGHHHHHHHHH

more than anything, it's the dreaded thought of having to go through the drive cycle after it's corrected and the OBD is reset
it's truly hell trying to get through the drive cycle on public roads

XKxRome0ox · 04-16-2024, 02:44 PM

what are some things that should be addressed while accessing the thermostat?

at 112k miles and 16 years, should the entire cooling system be refreshed?

CamasM3e93 · 04-16-2024, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

what are some things that should be addressed while accessing the thermostat?

at 112k miles and 16 years, should the entire cooling system be refreshed?

Water pumps are cheap enough to do with the thermostat but this model’s pump does not suffer the failures of earlier models. Also main radiator hoses. I did my radiator at a 100k refresh and took the opportunity to get a CSF performance unit. The installation was very easy. You have to have the plenum off, also consider spark plugs and the Bosch gas tank vent valve. Take a close look at your valve cover gaskets while you’re in there. If they need to be done, do VANOS covers and oil separators when those are off.

Helmsman · 04-18-2024, 06:10 AM

359s on. Now if that Summer just could arrive, or at least Spring..!
Ps. Reading 7C mid day in Stockholm...

baba louey · 04-18-2024, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Helmsman

359s on. Now if that Summer just could arrive, or at least Spring..!
Ps. Reading 7C mid day in Stockholm...

It's -3°C in Calgary this morning. I don't dare put my summer rubber/rims on yet.

Baba Louey

NiBe · 04-18-2024, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Helmsman

359s on. Now if that Summer just could arrive, or at least Spring..!
Ps. Reading 7C mid day in Stockholm...

What a beautiful car! Classic!

sergbaja5t · 04-18-2024, 01:24 PM

In stalled these yesterday.
https://zunnperformance.com/products...bmw-e90-1-2-m3
Fast shipping, and they work great!

Helmsman · 04-18-2024, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by NiBe

What a beautiful car! Classic!

Thanks, classic it is..!

motorsport_marc · 04-18-2024, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Helmsman

Replaced the battery...again. Changed two years ago, went cheap with 80Ah acid lead. Wanted Lithium but Antigravity local reseller wanted 18.900kr (1760USD today) which passed the limit even for my M3. So here we are with another 26Kg AGM.

Happily noticed a clean and dry battery box. While the drain hose was smashed. Ah well, shouldn't be needed with the AGM.

Nice, I'm getting there on mine. Do you have to keep the charger plugged in to prevent the car from losing everything while changing batteries ?

Also you need to ''code'' you have a new battery in, correct ?

NiBe · 04-18-2024, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Helmsman

Thanks, classic it is..!

Also appreciate the BMW parking

georgebmwM3 · 04-19-2024, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Helmsman

359s on. Now if that Summer just could arrive, or at least Spring..!
Ps. Reading 7C mid day in Stockholm...

Wow, that’s tight parking. Do you use a car cover? I’m getting ready for the spring as well.

Erickuokwa · 04-19-2024, 04:29 AM

As great as regamasters look

, the minimal brake clearance with oem calipers do not do justice for me. In that price range I’d rather get te37 or ria. Back to nt03 for me

Helmsman · 04-19-2024, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by motorsport_marc

Nice, I'm getting there on mine. Do you have to keep the charger plugged in to prevent the car from losing everything while changing batteries ?

Also you need to ''code'' you have a new battery in, correct ?

Unfortunately I don't have access to a power plug in my home nor office garage, hence charging with external charger only a couple of times/year.

Yes, one definitely need to "register" (reset the Ah counter) or the system believe its an old battery and applies higher voltages/currents which is not good.
The "coding" (setting for the specific battery type and capacity) is not needed if its the same type of battery but yes if its a different one.

Carly is meant to do this job but apparently doesn't. I've used Protool that works.

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