Unfortunately no pics yet but a set of HRE R101LW in dark brushed clear finish. Also. BW Red Line 15W50 oil change kit.
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^ I've heard good things about the RL 5w50 but not sure I've read much about the 15w50. Seems a bit thick on cold start, no?
Most bearing wear occurs on startup so I wouldn't recommend a 15 weight cold.
I upgraded from the base HiFi to IA and the center channel is important for imaging, I would suggest trying to find a way to integrate it.
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The space gray in the post below looks so wet that I'm gonna wet sand a panel or two tonight just to get back to this. Wow.
wyatth wroteIA speakers are really good. I've spent more money than I care to admit on home audio gear and I still love the IA setup. You'll get a billion different opinion from audio gear sluts but the 7 band EQ is enough to shape them really any way you want. Even the Logic 7 setup is quite good. It's better than most new BMWs and other high end cars.Hard to imagine this is much of an upgrade, the IA speakers are supposedly top shelf. Base HiFi is another story.
I upgraded from the base HiFi to IA and the center channel is important for imaging, I would suggest trying to find a way to integrate it.
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The space gray in the post below looks so wet that I'm gonna wet sand a panel or two tonight just to get back to this. Wow.
Annual oil change (last of my 3 for $199 deal) and bi-annual brake fluid flush:
B8bydesign wroteBeautiful car. Immaculate, and just up the road from me, but I have to ask "bi-annual brake fluid flush"? Do you track the car? Come see us one Saturday morning if you're down in the upstate for Michelin HQ Cars & Coffee:Annual oil change (last of my 3 for $199 deal) and bi-annual brake fluid flush:
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DrFerry wroteThank you! And sadly I don't, the check control triggered the 2 year service interval. It had only been 7k miles since the last flush, so honestly it probably wasn't needed, but after a fun mountain run weekend this past year I figured better safe than sorry. I actually was down there with my Audi years back and had a great time, I need to get back down there again with the M once the weather warms up!Beautiful car. Immaculate, and just up the road from me, but I have to ask "bi-annual brake fluid flush"? Do you track the car? Come see us one Saturday morning if you're down in the upstate for Michelin HQ Cars & Coffee:
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Was getting a strong vibration everytime i would come to a stop or light. At first i thought it was my bbk but after further investigating i noticed my driver side motor mount had no rubber and the left side was on its way out, i knew that was the cause of it. Had to do an emergency run to oreillys since it was a sunday and had to go to work next day. Sure enuff they had some in stock, dont even know the brand but once i got home, installed them, drove her around a few miles...Vibration stopped. I am really dissapointed with the VT mounts, they are garbage! I trully do not recommend them. Only had them for 6 months and this is the outcome. I emailed them but no reply
EZduZit wroteImportant to note that failed motor mounts also cause stress on trans mounts and should also be replaced if the OE fluid ones get really bad.Was getting a strong vibration everytime i would come to a stop or light. At first i thought it was my bbk but after further investigating i noticed my driver side motor mount had no rubber and the left side was on its way out, i knew that was the cause of it. Had to do an emergency run to oreillys since it was a sunday and had to go to work next day. Sure enuff they had some in stock, dont even know the brand but once i got home, installed them, drove her around a few miles...Vibration stopped. I am really dissapointed with the VT mounts, they are garbage! I trully do not recommend them. Only had them for 6 months and this is the outcome. I emailed them but no reply
Anyone running the powerflex mounts ? those look promising
Gave her a good scuff on the highway… unavoidable debris 
Installed some Pedal Haus pedals. Loving them
chocstraw wroteSure am. They're great compared to stock garbage but they will rattle the dash even without the pins inserted. Not terribly but it's still there at take off occasionally.Anyone running the powerflex mounts ? those look promising
EZduZit wroteI had the same experience. Rubbish product from rubbish vendor. Please add your story to my thread.Was getting a strong vibration everytime i would come to a stop or light. At first i thought it was my bbk but after further investigating i noticed my driver side motor mount had no rubber and the left side was on its way out, i knew that was the cause of it. Had to do an emergency run to oreillys since it was a sunday and had to go to work next day. Sure enuff they had some in stock, dont even know the brand but once i got home, installed them, drove her around a few miles...Vibration stopped. I am really dissapointed with the VT mounts, they are garbage! I trully do not recommend them. Only had them for 6 months and this is the outcome. I emailed them but no reply
https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1794884
EZduZit wroteYup had them from day one on the E46 M3. Complete Garbage and rip offs LOL. And guess what they dont even sell the inserts separately any more. OE all the way.Was getting a strong vibration everytime i would come to a stop or light. At first i thought it was my bbk but after further investigating i noticed my driver side motor mount had no rubber and the left side was on its way out, i knew that was the cause of it. Had to do an emergency run to oreillys since it was a sunday and had to go to work next day. Sure enuff they had some in stock, dont even know the brand but once i got home, installed them, drove her around a few miles...Vibration stopped. I am really dissapointed with the VT mounts, they are garbage! I trully do not recommend them. Only had them for 6 months and this is the outcome. I emailed them but no reply
Replaced the radiator with an upgraded CSF one. Better cooling for the stroker now!
MaximusB wroteUpdate:Started on my winter project, overall suspension upgrade and refresh:
Solid subframe bushing
Poly diff bushing
Rear suspension arms
Front monoball
Front and rear suspension bushings
Was able to remove the subframe on my own without any hiccups or issues. I decided to fully remove the hub and axle from the subframe prior to dropping the subframe since I am going to be replacing all the rear arms and bushings.
Pressed out all the bushings and stripped off everything from the subframe yesterday and sent it out for powder coating.
Since I got no taker for my stoptech bkk, this week I'm going to install the anti-knock back springs and rebuild them. As well as a deep clean of the underside of the car while everything is removed.
Got the subframe back from powder coated. While at it, I had the exhaust tips powder coated as well.
While waiting, installed anti-knock springs and rebuilt all the calipers.
Up next, clean up the calipers and reinstall everything. In hindsight, I should have had the calipers powder coated as well.
Finally got my roof re-cleared! Got quoted outrageous prices from known shops around the Bay Area ~3-4k. Mechanic recommended a shop and quoted me 1/3 of the price. Happy with the results!
Below is before and after:
Below is before and after:
play2lose wroteHuge improvement. Thanks for sharing the before and after shots. The cost to do respray was about a grand ($1K) right?Finally got my roof re-cleared! Got quoted outrageous prices from known shops around the Bay Area ~3-4k. Mechanic recommended a shop and quoted me 1/3 of the price. Happy with the results! Below is before and after:
DrFerry wrote1.3k to be exact and took about 4 days to finish.Huge improvement. Thanks for sharing the before and after shots. The cost to do respray was about a grand ($1K) right?
play2lose wroteRecommendation for anyone that lives in a coastal area— go 1-1.5 hours inland and the prices will be unbelievably cheaper and paint will cure better in the less humid environments.1.3k to be exact and took about 4 days to finish.
I specifically had my repaint done in summer in a dry area a ways away from me.
I replaced spark plugs, and in the process replaced 2 ignition coils... I broke one in half, and the other started causing misfires 
mazpro Just checking…. Did you use BMW OEM coilpacks? Replacement market coils tend to cause problems.
play2lose wroteWhich shop did you use?Finally got my roof re-cleared! Got quoted outrageous prices from known shops around the Bay Area ~3-4k. Mechanic recommended a shop and quoted me 1/3 of the price. Happy with the results!
Below is before and after:
