2011 E90 M3 project
IG: ruhrohz_m3
# Background
Hello everyone! My name is Derek and I bought an E90 M3 in 2017 to replace an E46 ZHP sedan. I originally purchased the 2004 330i Performance Package (ZHP) 6MT, Black Sapphire/Cloth interior in 2009 to stop modifying cars. That was ambitious of me as it did not remotely pan out that way. Instead, it evolved from being my daily driver to a weekend/HPDE car. I threw a "few mods" on there and the set up was a comfortable street focused yet trackable car. The car eventually reached a point where I was itching for more power but an S54 swap or forced induction was out of the question. So I made the decision to sell it and look for an E90M3. I will forever miss this car!
# Derbo's Philosophy
Internal BMW document slide said it the best when referring to the CS model designation:
"Racetrack optimized + everyday suitability."
The goal of this car is to have street-able compliance while being track-ready when needed. The Porsche 911 GT3 Touring is the best example of this and I hope to use the GT3T as a benchmark for my vision. I am also a fan of regional differences items that have real benefits, like Euro tails that light up amber and rear fog lights, so expect some of those items too! The car will be my ideal vision of a street E90 M3.
# Entries
- 2017-11 OE Exhaust mod (4pipe) Thanks to Exhaust works in Belmont, CA!
- 2017-12 Rod bearing replacement. Thanks to Performance Technic in Fremont CA!
- 2018-03 BBS RE1535 GT4s, Apex Wheel studs, TPMS deleted Link
- 2018-05 BimmerGeeks OBD cable and 241E update Link
- 2018-10 EDC Delete, MCS 2WNR Coilovers, Stock Dyno numbers Link
- 2018-12 Motorsport Hardware lug nuts, AlpineMSS Tune, new plates Link
- 2018-12 Mpower Motorsports Throttle actuators Link
- 2019-01 AFE CF intake Link
- 2019-01 OE BMW CF rear spoiler Link
- 2019-02 OE BMW Euro rear fog button Link
- 2019-03 OE BMW Spectacles tray, relocated ashtray power outlet, Bimmerworld brake lines, PFC08 track pads, new BMW OE rotors Link
- 2019-04 Laguna HPDE day! Link
- 2019-05 Power steering mod Link
- 2019-06 OE BMW Euro tails, SSD CIC Navigation Link
- 2019-07 Venoxy replacement gauge overlays and gloss black M3 emblem. Link
- 2019-07 Kremersino Apple Carplay module installation Link
- 2019-10 LederManz wrapped BMW steering wheel Link
- 2019-11 Motorsport tow strap and ECE aspherical mirrors Link
- 2020-01 BMW Combox retrofit, ACP Fiascos Link
- 2020-03 Stoptech ST60 BBK install Link
- 2020-06 Back to Wheelbolts, BBS Black center caps, Supersprint F1 Race Exhaust Link
- 2020-08 GAS monoballs, SPL Parts front end links, ACP module update Link
- 2020-09 AIM Solo2, Thunderhill HPDE! Link
- 2020-09 360carbon GTS LIP Link
- 2020-11 Spinout aftermath, Titan7, 200TW tires, spring change Link
- 2020-12 Thunderhill West 1st time! Link
- 2021-02 Coolant temp sensor, Fuel breather valve, Ultimate Clutch pedal Link
- 2021-04 Thunderhill 3-mile, engine malfunction, new rims! Link
- 2021-04 Autosolutions SSK, idrive controller fail, air flow sensor? Link
- 2021-09 Summer update, airflow sensor, C&C, center caps, 7/31 track day Link
- 2021-10 Fall Update, AP Racing Link
- 2021-11 Laguna Seca Link
- 2021-12 Z4M 70Ah AGM Battery Link
- 2021-12 Dinan Stage 1 tune, going CARB Link
- 2022-02 Sonoma Raceway Link
- 2022-06 Dinan pulley, Laguna Seca Link
- 2022-11 Sonoma Raceway Link
- 2023-04 Thunderhill Raceway, M Perf Exhaust v2Link
- 2023-07 Laguna Seca Repaved! Link
- 2023-11 Sonoma Extreme wet! Link
- 2024-02 Stage2! and MCS rebuild! Link
Media
## Youtube Channel for Videos
https://www.youtube.com/user/crazyxzer0
## Instagram
Modifications
Exterior
- BMW Motorsport red tow strap
- BMW ECE tail lights
- BMW ECE aspherical side glass mirror
- BMW Performance kidney grilles
- BMW Performance spoiler
- Pinnacle Motorsports undertray
- IND slit tow cover
- IND painted reflectors
Interior
- BMW ECE rear fog button
- BMW ECE CIC 8 preset panel
- BMW F10 M5 illuminated shift knob
- BMW Spectacle tray
- BMW Combox retrofit with BMW Apps
- BMW CIC navigation HDD=>SSD conversion
- Kremersino wireless Apple Carplay module
- Venoxy gauge cluster replacement faces
- Schroth QuickFit Pro Harness
- Autosolutions SSK
- Ultimate Clutch pedal
Engine/Drivetrain
- Alpine Stage 2 tune
- Dinan underdrive pulley
- AFE carbon fiber intake
- Evolve Xpipe made by Supersprint
- Supersprint F1 Race exhaust
Suspension/Chassis
- MCS 2WNR dampers
- Swift 8KG/mm front spring with Hyperco helper spring || Swift 14KG/mm rear spring
- Powerflex black rear shock mounts
- Vorshlag camber plates
- Ground Control rear weight jack adjusters
- G.A.S. monoball bearings
- SPL Parts front end-links
Wheels/Brakes
- Titan7 TR10
- Titan7 TR10 18x10.5et25
- Bridgestone RE71R 275/35/18
- 5mm front wheel spacer
- Volks Racing TE37 Saga
- TE37 Saga 18x10 et25
- Continental ECS 275/35/18
- AP Racing 9660 front calipers
- Ferodo DS2500 street pads
- Ferodo DS3.12 track pads
- Bimmerworld SS brake lines
Misc
- BMW F650GS reservoir power steering ventilation mod
- BMW 70Ah Z4M AGM battery
- BMW ECE emergency triangle
- BMW carbon fiber license frame
- BMW first aid kit
I'll continue to update this main post as items come by
Thanks for viewing my journal with this wonderful car!