10 Things I did not know about my M3 - Page 14

Pontrelli · 12-01-2012, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by izzyM3

Did everyone get a flashlight besides me?

not me .. I think I can will myself to go on though..lol

1MOREMOD · 12-01-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Pontrelli

not me .. I think I can will myself to go on though..lol

Go thru what?

MKE_M3 · 12-01-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by chriszeh

Go thru what?

I think he means the pain and agony of not having a flash light.

Pontrelli · 12-01-2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MKE_M3

I think he means the pain and agony of not having a flash light.

Correct

1MOREMOD · 12-01-2012, 01:17 PM

oh yeah ive been having trouble sleeping over it alright.

gblansten · 12-01-2012, 01:18 PM

I thought that buying the substitute flashlight listed in the prior link would fill the hole I have in my life. But I will always know it's not the OEM BMW one for which I was entitled. The heart wants what the heart wants.

Pontrelli · 12-01-2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by chriszeh

oh yeah ive been having trouble sleeping over it alright.

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Originally Posted by gblansten

I thought that buying the substitute flashlight listed in the prior link would fill the hole I have in my life. But I will always know it's not the OEM BMW one for which I was entitled. The heart wants what the heart wants.

We will get through this as a forum community. I am thinking of signing up for a support group to help.

gblansten · 12-01-2012, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Pontrelli

We will get through this as a forum community.

I won't even look in the back seat of my car. I have no rear center cup holders. Just a large space as big as the one in my soul. I went to get my car's first aid kit and see if there was some Zoloft in it but I don't even have the first aid kit.

robbiedawg · 12-01-2012, 02:44 PM

what about my pain-i didn't get a flashlight or a sunroof wrench...

my toolbox sits forlornly,an empty space where that wrench should be

1LRM3 · 12-03-2012, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by robbiedawg

what about my pain-i didn't get a flashlight or a sunroof wrench...

my toolbox sits forlornly,an empty space where that wrench should be

me too my friend... all these empty spaces lol

Goat Rodeo · 04-19-2013, 04:48 PM

Until I owned an E46 M3 I did not realize you could not order a complete, well-written, and comprehensive service manual like you can for most any other car. Luckily with the internet, the terrible and incomplete Bentley manual, copies of BMW's own TIS system, and the ever helpful Chinese would have reverse engineered and copied a number of BMW's interfaces, it is possible to hobble together a workable knowledge base.

Even with all of the above, finding a standardized step by step multimeter based test procedure for something as (should be) simple as the three TPS sensors is next to impossible.

The E92 is even worse in this regard. I would not attempt to DIY anything on my E92.

ZEEM3R · 04-20-2013, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sello

i been averaging 18.5 on my commute...and is it weird that i say thank you when the automatic seatbelt things hand me my seatbelt?

I do the same every time lmao

Veegie · 04-20-2013, 02:28 AM

Something I didn't realize: You can shift a DCT into Neutral at any speed, if you let off the throttle and hold the stick left.

1MOREMOD · 04-20-2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Goat Rodeo

Until I owned an E46 M3 I did not realize you could not order a complete, well-written, and comprehensive service manual like you can for most any other car. Luckily with the internet, the terrible and incomplete Bentley manual, copies of BMW's own TIS system, and the ever helpful Chinese would have reverse engineered and copied a number of BMW's interfaces, it is possible to hobble together a workable knowledge base.

Even with all of the above, finding a standardized step by step multimeter based test procedure for something as (should be) simple as the three TPS sensors is next to impossible.

The E92 is even worse in this regard. I would not attempt to DIY anything on my E92.

what did you find for the e46 and can you share?

Majin Buu · 04-20-2013, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Goat Rodeo

Until I owned an E46 M3 I did not realize you could not order a complete, well-written, and comprehensive service manual like you can for most any other car. Luckily with the internet, the terrible and incomplete Bentley manual, copies of BMW's own TIS system, and the ever helpful Chinese would have reverse engineered and copied a number of BMW's interfaces, it is possible to hobble together a workable knowledge base.

Even with all of the above, finding a standardized step by step multimeter based test procedure for something as (should be) simple as the three TPS sensors is next to impossible.

The E92 is even worse in this regard. I would not attempt to DIY anything on my E92.

Agreed. Totally ridiculous how hard it is to find any information on this car, even something basic like torque specs takes an eternity of searching the internet

dreamspeed · 04-20-2013, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by gblansten

I thought that buying the substitute flashlight listed in the prior link would fill the hole I have in my life. But I will always know it's not the OEM BMW one for which I was entitled. The heart wants what the heart wants.

The alternate flashlight fits perfectly in the slot and works a lot better though

duk · 04-20-2013, 01:43 PM

no flashlight for me either

Mr. ///M3 RD · 04-20-2013, 02:16 PM

I never get anything ... guess I'll stop purchasing M3's ~grin~

Jive · 04-27-2013, 06:23 PM

An observation about comfort access:
If you have just finished driving and you get out of the car without locking it and go to the back of the car to open the trunk, CA will NOT allow you to open the trunk. You have to lock the car first, to get access to the trunk after a drive.

luis_m3 · 04-28-2013, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Jive

An observation about comfort access:
If you have just finished driving and you get out of the car without locking it and go to the back of the car to open the trunk, CA will NOT allow you to open the trunk. You have to lock the car first, to get access to the trunk after a drive.

Noticed that too; so now I just unlock all doors when exiting the car.

digi · 04-28-2013, 02:24 PM

Why not just press the trunk release button?

Majin Buu · 04-28-2013, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jive

An observation about comfort access:
If you have just finished driving and you get out of the car without locking it and go to the back of the car to open the trunk, CA will NOT allow you to open the trunk. You have to lock the car first, to get access to the trunk after a drive.

what do you mean? if i finish a drive and shut down my engine, i can go and open the trunk easily. i don't have to lock the doors.

12-01-2012, 01:17 PM	#291
1MOREMOD Major General Drives: at a moderate pace Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: garage Posts: 6,493 iTrader: (3)	oh yeah ive been having trouble sleeping over it alright. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings & bearings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster knob\|Euro header\|Eisenmann sport\|K&N c.a.i.\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|CSL brakes\|RS19s\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|race pulleys\|BMWpedals\|Apex studs\|1995 Ford Probe gt chump car\|

12-01-2012, 02:44 PM	#295
robbiedawg First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 ib e90 m3, 1995 acura nsx Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: chapel hill, nc Posts: 347 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00] 1995 ACURA NSX-T [0.00]	what about my pain-i didn't get a flashlight or a sunroof wrench... my toolbox sits forlornly,an empty space where that wrench should be __________________ ~ TRAFFIC LAWYER IN CENTRAL NC ~ 2OO8 E90 M3 /// INTERLAGOS BLUE w/BAMBOO BEIGE, CARBON LEATHER / 6MT / 19" 220M FORGED WHEELS / PREMIUM / MOONROOF / IPOD / BSW SPEAKERS ~EVERYTHING IN MODERATION,INCLUDING MODERATION ~

04-19-2013, 04:48 PM	#297
Goat Rodeo Private First Class Drives: 2011 E92 M3, 2002 E46 M3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: DC Posts: 151 iTrader: (0)	Until I owned an E46 M3 I did not realize you could not order a complete, well-written, and comprehensive service manual like you can for most any other car. Luckily with the internet, the terrible and incomplete Bentley manual, copies of BMW's own TIS system, and the ever helpful Chinese would have reverse engineered and copied a number of BMW's interfaces, it is possible to hobble together a workable knowledge base. Even with all of the above, finding a standardized step by step multimeter based test procedure for something as (should be) simple as the three TPS sensors is next to impossible. The E92 is even worse in this regard. I would not attempt to DIY anything on my E92. __________________ ^ --> FS: 2011.75 M3 Alpine White, Speed Cloth, 6MT, CF Roof

04-20-2013, 02:28 AM	#299
Veegie Enlisted Member Drives: Alpine White E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 39 iTrader: (0)	Something I didn't realize: You can shift a DCT into Neutral at any speed, if you let off the throttle and hold the stick left. __________________

04-20-2013, 01:43 PM	#303
duk ///M Drives: 2011 AW/FR 6MT E92 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,700 iTrader: (0)	no flashlight for me either __________________ 2011 AW/FR 6MT E92 \| Powered by Premier \| Alekshop \| ESS \| Rok n Peace Clothing: www.roknpeace.com

12-01-2012, 01:18 PM	#292
gblansten Captain Obvious Drives: 2011 BMW M3 SSII/Black Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Thick ascending limb Posts: 1,241 iTrader: (0)	I thought that buying the substitute flashlight listed in the prior link would fill the hole I have in my life. But I will always know it's not the OEM BMW one for which I was entitled. The heart wants what the heart wants.

04-20-2013, 02:16 PM	#304
Mr. ///M3 RD Major General Drives: M3 Summer & C350 4MATIC Winter Join Date: May 2010 Location: GTA, Ontario - Canada Posts: 7,539 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 Coupe e92 [3.00] 2011 Benz 350 4MATIC [1.00] 1967 Restored Merce ... [0.00] 1987 BMW 535is [0.50] Cars from the Past [1.50] The ///M3 Engine S65 [3.50]	I never get anything ... guess I'll stop purchasing M3's ~grin~ __________________ Cheers, Rolf-Dieter Life will take us to some interesting places, fortunately The ///M3 will too with a many of us know this very well ---> Click here for some good stuff I found

04-27-2013, 06:23 PM	#305
Jive Private First Class Drives: my gf crazy Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 198 iTrader: (0)	An observation about comfort access: If you have just finished driving and you get out of the car without locking it and go to the back of the car to open the trunk, CA will NOT allow you to open the trunk. You have to lock the car first, to get access to the trunk after a drive. __________________ 2013 E92 M3 Mineral White

04-28-2013, 02:24 PM	#307
digi Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 e92 m3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: southeast Posts: 217 iTrader: (0)	Why not just press the trunk release button?

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