What have you done with or to your M3 today?

lancerr wrote

Hey, where are they based? what type of headlight did you end up going with? my headlights are starting to piss me off but it looks like they have already been modified. wonder if the cover alone can be replaced?

They are in Fremont, CA.

My lights will look stock when they are done. The passenger side gets condensation when I wash the car or it rains, so this started off as just an exercise to get them resealed. But given the PITA that are E9xM headlights, that turned into: ZKW projector lenses, Osram CBI bulbs, and new OE headlight lenses/covers.
So the cover can be replaced alone, but it's a lot of work to just get to that point (remove bumper, headlights, bake the headlights, pry apart, etc.). I wasn't interested in doing any of that myself, so left it to the best in the business. If you do want to recover and reseal them, I strongly suggest the Osrams and ZKWs "while you're in there" - big upgrade to the xenon output.

LostPanda wrote

Winter took a back seat for the day, decided to roll the windows down and turn her over for the first time in over 3 months.

Looking newly awake and happy!

GotV8? wrote

Gave it a nice quick wash and took him out for a spin!!

interesting
as most people refer their car as a female, no?



i contacted the local dealership to get an appointment for the positive battery cable recall
it sucks that the dealership won't offer a loaner car to me for this, just shuttle service within 5 miles
but i need to go outside of 5 miles

the lady on the phone said she will put in a request and see what happens

GotV8? wrote

FCP shipment arrived and It took about an hour to swap out Power Steering reservoir Kit and flush it out with CHF 11S Pentosin fluid; very easy DIY.

What did you use for new clamps? The oem ones looks confusing to fasten.

wyatth wrote

lancerr wrote

Hey, where are they based? what type of headlight did you end up going with? my headlights are starting to piss me off but it looks like they have already been modified. wonder if the cover alone can be replaced?

They are in Fremont, CA.

My lights will look stock when they are done. The passenger side gets condensation when I wash the car or it rains, so this started off as just an exercise to get them resealed. But given the PITA that are E9xM headlights, that turned into: ZKW projector lenses, Osram CBI bulbs, and new OE headlight lenses/covers.
So the cover can be replaced alone, but it's a lot of work to just get to that point (remove bumper, headlights, bake the headlights, pry apart, etc.). I wasn't interested in doing any of that myself, so left it to the best in the business. If you do want to recover and reseal them, I strongly suggest the Osrams and ZKWs "while you're in there" - big upgrade to the xenon output.

thanks.

Spent a few more hours chipping away at the supercharger removal. I think at this point the only thing left I need to do is remove the belt and loosen all the TB clamps and off it can come. As usual with me while everything is that far apart I'm looking to see what else I might want to do and clean up.

//steve\\ wrote

Spent a few more hours chipping away at the supercharger removal. I think at this point the only thing left I need to do is remove the belt and loosen all the TB clamps and off it can come. As usual with me while everything is that far apart I'm looking to see what else I might want to do and clean up.

Once the SC is removed you'll have injectors, sc mounts, the FEAD mount on the thermostat, revert solenoid purge, and the breather to reconnect the front of the OEM plenum.

Really curious to hear if you miss it once back to NA.

Beautiful car by the way. If you're flirting with removing the CAE please let me know.

LostPanda wrote

Winter took a back seat for the day, decided to roll the windows down and turn her over for the first time in over 3 months.

What lip is that!?

Are you planning to sell the S/C?

//steve\\ wrote

Spent a few more hours chipping away at the supercharger removal. I think at this point the only thing left I need to do is remove the belt and loosen all the TB clamps and off it can come. As usual with me while everything is that far apart I'm looking to see what else I might want to do and clean up.

sakiv wrote

Are you planning to sell the S/C?

Yes. I've never had a desire for a boosted M3. Lightening the car where possible while staying pretty simple NA is my goal. I ultimately want to try and get 250lbs out of the car and I think ~175 of that is pretty easy to do. I'm likely already around 100lbs lighter than stock today.

DRLane wrote

Once the SC is removed you'll have injectors, sc mounts, the FEAD mount on the thermostat, revert solenoid purge, and the breather to reconnect the front of the OEM plenum.

Really curious to hear if you miss it once back to NA.

Beautiful car by the way. If you're flirting with removing the CAE please let me know.

Yes, I know I'm not completely there but feeling close and at least can do the rest without laying under the car. I need to go back and reference the install guide again but I feel like I can finally see the finish line.

I doubt I'll really miss it. I intentionally have kept myself from driving it a lot and really feeling what the SC was all about so that I didn't get so used to it that I'd hate it when gone.

I'm 50/50 on the CAE but I'll be sure to let you know. From a mechanical/functional perspective it is absolutely perfect but I'm back and forth on whether I think the look is a bit extreme. If I make a change here it likely won't be that soon.

//steve\\ wrote

sakiv wrote

Are you planning to sell the S/C?

Yes. I've never had a desire for a boosted M3. Lightening the car where possible while staying pretty simple NA is my goal. I ultimately want to try and get 250lbs out of the car and I think ~175 of that is pretty easy to do. I'm likely already around 100lbs lighter than stock today.

DRLane wrote

Once the SC is removed you'll have injectors, sc mounts, the FEAD mount on the thermostat, revert solenoid purge, and the breather to reconnect the front of the OEM plenum.

Really curious to hear if you miss it once back to NA.

Beautiful car by the way. If you're flirting with removing the CAE please let me know.

Yes, I know I'm not completely there but feeling close and at least can do the rest without laying under the car. I need to go back and reference the install guide again but I feel like I can finally see the finish line.

I doubt I'll really miss it. I intentionally have kept myself from driving it a lot and really feeling what the SC was all about so that I didn't get so used to it that I'd hate it when gone.

I'm 50/50 on the CAE but I'll be sure to let you know. From a mechanical/functional perspective it is absolutely perfect but I'm back and forth on whether I think the look is a bit extreme. If I make a change here it likely won't be that soon.

Awesome man! It's a fun install although easy to throw your back out lifting the SC plenum. Be careful

No sweat on the CAE, continue enjoying. It's definitely polarizing for daily use. I have Ron's auto solution short shifter at 20 percent reduction. It's great but using an extension knob to get extra height. CAE feels like the appropriate next step.

Been on a spending spree, decided to try out Adams ceramic coating for wheels, says will last minimum 6 years up to 9 years. Just got done applying it will test it out this spring in OHIO rain and keep track of the coating for the next 2 years then it’s a bonus everything after that.

XKxRome0ox wrote

interesting
as most people refer their car as a female, no?



i contacted the local dealership to get an appointment for the positive battery cable recall
it sucks that the dealership won't offer a loaner car to me for this, just shuttle service within 5 miles
but i need to go outside of 5 miles

the lady on the phone said she will put in a request and see what happens

IMO, DCT is a female M, and a 6MT aka Stick is a Male M😎👍👍👍

Silos wrote

What lip is that!?

AJM Motorsports

Awesome- I'm somewhat local (Charlotte NC) let me know if you're interested in selling your set up whenever you're ready. Good luck!

//steve\\ wrote

Yes. I've never had a desire for a boosted M3. Lightening the car where possible while staying pretty simple NA is my goal. I ultimately want to try and get 250lbs out of the car and I think ~175 of that is pretty easy to do. I'm likely already around 100lbs lighter than stock today.

m3jala wrote

Headhunter.M3 wrote

Been out of the game awhile... new baby.. wife says bye bye to m3... 11 months later... dad says hello new m3... carseat fita great in back btw. found a 13 e92 with dct and comp package. Got really lucky. Black on black. Gonna drive it awhile before doing anything.. prob change oil soon and smoke some electric cars..

Can you send me a pic of how you made it happen with the kiddo? Just got the rocking news that my own mini me is on its way, so I need a strategy to make the e92 work for the emergencies when wife's suv doesn't work. I don't mind back pain. Back pain is for sissies.

Back pain is very bad. Trade for e90 m3

I picked it up from BayOptiks. Those guys are awesome and these lights are awesome. I won't clutter this thread, more in my photo thread: https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1635806&page=3

New racing seat (he loves the exhaust note) and vanity plates (surprised that any three characters were still available).

Replaced thermostat and coolant temp sensor.

Tewie wrote

Replaced thermostat and coolant temp sensor.

I did that a couple weeks ago, did your housing drain all the way? Mine didnt completely drain and there was a mess. Very annoying

Tewie wrote

Replaced thermostat and coolant temp sensor.

At what mileage

Gave her a nice 2 hr+ wash, I like to take my time with her

Also topped her off with some oil.. was at the half way mark on the bar, was very careful about not adding to much. Added about a tad bit over 1/4 of a liter and she was up almost at the top with a tiny gap where it's suppose to be... these sensors are very finicky so I made sure to get 2-3 readings during My drive!