Lessons Learned... advice for new m3 owners

alpineweiss300 · 07-08-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by NYSPEM3

I respectfully disagree. I cannot think of a quicker way to getting the car keyed.

I agree with you!! personally I would key your car even if it was a Ferrari.... if you were taking up two parking spots.....parking by an island or handicapped spot makes sense though but those spots are never empty...

rmmcdaniel · 07-08-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NYSPEM3

I respectfully disagree. I cannot think of a quicker way to getting the car keyed.

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Originally Posted by alpineweiss300

I agree with you!! personally I would key your car even if it was a Ferrari.... if you were taking up two parking spots.....parking by an island or handicapped spot makes sense though but those spots are never empty...

Never an issue for me or the many other people I see doing it in the midwest all the time. Our parking lots must not be nearly as busy as where you guys are in the NY area.

ADubM3 · 07-08-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by D-Rock

REALLY for example even HREs ?

My understanding is that the wheel protection plan covers wheels/tires only up to 19's.
(aftermarket included)
For those of you who plan to go bigger, I was told by my dealer it Does Not cover 20's.

JohnnyRoaster · 07-09-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by strock

My understanding is that the wheel protection plan covers wheels/tires only up to 19's.
(aftermarket included)
For those of you who plan to go bigger, I was told by my dealer it Does Not cover 20's.

My dealer said the plan covers any tires as long as they are within the factory recomended size range. I was surprised my winter tires will be covered.

fpblue · 07-10-2009, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by rmmcdaniel

Never an issue for me or the many other people I see doing it in the midwest all the time. Our parking lots must not be nearly as busy as where you guys are in the NY area.

People in the Northeast are more likely to do it than Midwesterners. I'm from NYC, but now reside in WI. I agree that taking up two spots is a magnet for haters. For the guy who said he would key a car taking up two spots, grow up. I think anyone that would do something to someone else's car when the owner is not around is a fcking coward.

Locksmythe · 07-10-2009, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by alpineweiss300

I agree with you!! personally I would key your car even if it was a Ferrari.... if you were taking up two parking spots.....parking by an island or handicapped spot makes sense though but those spots are never empty...

Why does anyone think it is okay to key a car, ever? I hear this BS all the time.

skierman64 · 07-10-2009, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by fpblue

People in the Northeast are more likely to do it than Midwesterners. I'm from NYC, but now reside in WI. I agree that taking up two spots is a magnet for haters. For the guy who said he would key a car taking up two spots, grow up. I think anyone that would do something to someone else's car when the owner is not around is a fcking coward.

+1000....never, never, never, fuck with people's cars.

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Originally Posted by Locksmythe

Why does anyone think it is okay to key a car, ever? I hear this BS all the time.

They must be Middle School age. How childish.

AMOCHOSTO · 07-10-2009, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by skierman64

+1000....never, never, never, fuck with people's cars.

They must be Middle School age. How childish.

Agreed, but don't be a douche and take up more than one parking spot either.

Locksmythe · 07-10-2009, 10:51 AM

Back on topic:

you must learn that M3 enthusiasts might be more, uh, enthusiastic (or middleschoolish) than other driver groups with which you may be familiar. Therefore you must immediately add SICK, SicK, SiCK, and SiCk to your lexicon.

mchm3 · 07-10-2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Patricius

When on the streets and you think to yourself "Should I take DSC fully off?," the answer is "No."

the answer is yes dsc off all the time

Nawaaz · 07-10-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Locksmythe

Back on topic:

you must learn that M3 enthusiasts might be more, uh, enthusiastic (or middleschoolish) than other driver groups with which you may be familiar. Therefore you must immediately add SICK, SicK, SiCK, and SiCk to your lexicon.

SICK!

CSanto · 07-10-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Thinker23

- Avoid rubbing the leather seats when getting in / out of the car.

+1

- Try not to sit on the side bolster every time you get out of the car.
- Be sure those PS2s are up to temp

leeor · 07-11-2009, 01:05 AM

yea, dont fuck with peoples cars. #1 rule between the people im friends with, prank eachother, dont fuck with the cars. AT ALL!

unless ur really safe about it and it wont damage your car in any way at all. AKA plastic wrapping friends car... hour after he gets home so the hood cools down

1.

2.

3. and I cant find the 3rd one now. but you get the idea

meevo · 07-21-2009, 07:23 PM

Do you guys have any recommendations about what to do with the power steering fluid? I heard it overheats pretty easily at the track.

Gladius · 07-21-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by meevo

Do you guys have any recommendations about what to do with the power steering fluid? I heard it overheats pretty easily at the track.

Take it out and put it in a cooler. That way it will stay nice and cool, even on a hot day.

meevo · 07-21-2009, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Gladius

Take it out and put it in a cooler. That way it will stay nice and cool, even on a hot day.

A cooler for the power steering? Do you have a specific brand/product you're talking about? Or do you mean a cooler running, perhaps thicker power steering fluid?

srobmw · 07-21-2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AMOCHOSTO

If you order one from the factory try to go into a coma until it arrives, if you don't you will be so obsessed with waiting that you will be useless to man or beast.

I can vouch for this.

JCtx · 07-21-2009, 10:16 PM

The M3 already has power steering fluid cooler, transmission oil cooler, and engine oil cooler. Can't have any more than that, but maybe it needs a bigger one. I personally think the problem is the small reservoir, but could be wrong.

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JCtx Major General 258 Rep 5,012 Posts Drives: No BMW yet Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Paso TX iTrader: (0)	The M3 already has power steering fluid cooler, transmission oil cooler, and engine oil cooler. Can't have any more than that, but maybe it needs a bigger one. I personally think the problem is the small reservoir, but could be wrong.
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