What have you done with or to your M3 today?

Helmsman wrote

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.

baba louey wrote

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!

baba louey wrote

I almost gave myself a hernia changing my battery.

baba louey 'FELT' exactly same last replacement

ughhhhhhh

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

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

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?

XKxRome0ox wrote

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.

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

Helmsman wrote

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

Helmsman wrote

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!

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

NiBe wrote

What a beautiful car! Classic!

Thanks, classic it is..!

Helmsman wrote

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 ?

Helmsman wrote

Thanks, classic it is..!

Also appreciate the BMW parking

Helmsman wrote

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.

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

motorsport_marc wrote

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.

georgebmwM3 wrote

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

Haha, love our view of what is proper parking for our dear cars! Nope car cover, dry and warm garage (+ scratches with cover, "don't touch the paint"..).
Tha parking is great actually. Left side a bike that hasn't moved for 10y, right side another car freak with his Merc so garanteed to door dents...

Your car looks stunning btw!

Erickuokwa wrote

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

Wow, never get enough of these M3 sedans...beautiful!

Helmsman wrote

Haha, love our view of what is proper parking for our dear cars! Nope car cover, dry and warm garage (+ scratches with cover, "don't touch the paint"..).
Tha parking is great actually. Left side a bike that hasn't moved for 10y, right side another car freak with his Merc so garanteed to door dents...

Your car looks stunning btw!

Your M3 is just as nice. Did you ceramic coat your wheels?

georgebmwM3 wrote

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

is that an R8 hiding under the cover?