What have you done with or to your M3 today?

[Bimmer Barney]

Wrapped the A B C pillars in alcantara. The material was authentic alcantara and was very easy to work with, as was the glue. Very stoked with the finished product. Next is the headliners, which is prepped. So far this is a 5/10 difficulty job. You gotta have the right tools, patience, and basic problem solving for corners and curves when wrapping. I’ve never wrapped anything before in my life!

[spammysammich]

Got my oil change kit from fcpeuro this week so a fresh 9ish L of Motul and Mahle filter went in. It’s more work repackaging the oil to send back than the actual maintenance. Gotta love a relaxing garage session.

[omgzirra_exe]

just bought $1100 worth of maintenance items...

Engine mounts
Transmission mounts
spark plugs
oil filter gasket
water pump
thermostat
temp sensor
camshaft position sensor(s)
plenum boots
all the assorted O-rings, nuts, and bolts...

3/29 - did a gasket change to HJS...new bolts and copper nuts from headers to xpipe.. adjust exhaust tips on muffler.. double checked to see if valves worked. did a FULL ISTA diagnostics of the car on to ensure proper operation. hence the above items.

[motorsport_marc]

Originally Posted by Bimmer Barney

Wrapped the A B C pillars in alcantara. The material was authentic alcantara and was very easy to work with, as was the glue. Very stoked with the finished product. Next is the headliners, which is prepped. So far this is a 5/10 difficulty job. You gotta have the right tools, patience, and basic problem solving for corners and curves when wrapping. I’ve never wrapped anything before in my life!

Wow that's awesome, how does it fit after wrapping, even if the parts are now ''thicker'' ?

[Mr.Zisky]

Drivetrain overhaul in preparation for a supercharger - subframe is out to get CMP Solid Subframe Raising Bushes + new OEM diff bushings + new guibo + new center driveshaft support bearing and TTV lightweight flywheel

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by Bimmer Barney

Wrapped the A B C pillars in alcantara. The material was authentic alcantara and was very easy to work with, as was the glue. Very stoked with the finished product. Next is the headliners, which is prepped. So far this is a 5/10 difficulty job. You gotta have the right tools, patience, and basic problem solving for corners and curves when wrapping. I’ve never wrapped anything before in my life!

Wow, that looks great!

[Helmsman]

Easter clean up.

[Bimmer Barney]

Originally Posted by motorsport_marc

Wow that's awesome, how does it fit after wrapping, even if the parts are now ''thicker'' ?

Haven’t reassembled yet because I have to do the headliner. The material is thin so I don’t anticipate any issues.

[Helmsman]

Went back to original grilles after 10 years with black. Feels fresh although lost 20HP.
Migh take off some other black details next step. Car is becoming a classic.

[baba louey]

'Lost 20HP'

That made me chuckle.

Baba Louey

[kolosy]

still don't understand why front PDC wasn't an option on this side of the pond. seems like such an odd thing to leave out if you're going to have a PDC option at all.

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by kolosy

still don't understand why front PDC wasn't an option on this side of the pond. seems like such an odd thing to leave out if you're going to have a PDC option at all.

Wasn't aware, but yeah, why not have sensors in both end while at it. Even the fronts can be quite helpful at times.

[Bimmer Barney]

Progress photo of headliner. The front console and dome light areas are a doozy, but so far so good.

[Bimmer Barney]

Finished! A couple little wrinkles here and there that only I will notice but overall I give myself a solid B on the Headliner and an A+ on the pillars. I’ll put it all back in the car tomorrow.

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by Bimmer Barney

Finished! A couple little wrinkles here and there that only I will notice but overall I give myself a solid B on the Headliner and an A+ on the pillars. I’ll put it all back in the car tomorrow.

Wooow, this is great job done, looks bloody stunning! Looking forward to final pictures!

[Reddevils7]

Originally Posted by Helmsman

Wasn't aware, but yeah, why not have sensors in both end while at it. Even the fronts can be quite helpful at times.

Apparently the US front bumpers even have the markers labeled for where the sensors go on the inside. Idk why they couldn't have just drilled and installed them from factory. How much money did they really save? Just another reason for me to always reverse in though so that's fine 😂

[Bimmer Barney]

Just have to install the front seats and then it’s done! I’m very happy with the result.

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by Bimmer Barney

Just have to install the front seats and then it’s done! I’m very happy with the result.

Jeez and I thought I was a busy boy cleaning the car inside the other day. This is crazy nice!

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by Bimmer Barney

Wrapped the A B C pillars in alcantara. The material was authentic alcantara and was very easy to work with, as was the glue. Very stoked with the finished product. Next is the headliners, which is prepped. So far this is a 5/10 difficulty job. You gotta have the right tools, patience, and basic problem solving for corners and curves when wrapping. I’ve never wrapped anything before in my life!

Aha, got you, tailor sandals!

[PACarGuy]

Loaded up all my new parts for my Indy to install, do inspections, etc.

• solid subframe bushings
• Rear rotors
• Stainless brake lines
• Rear sway bar links

Also getting a brake flush with some high temp fluid in anticipation of doing an HPDE or two this season, and a thorough check over for anything else that needs attention.

Would do some of it myself but just had a knee scope and can’t bend the knee or kneel on it yet, and also short on wrenching time these days.

[Bimmer Barney]

Originally Posted by PACarGuy

Loaded up all my new parts for my Indy to install, do inspections, etc.
solid subframe bushings
Rear rotors
Stainless brake lines
Rear sway bar links
Also getting a brake flush with some high temp fluid in anticipation of doing an HPDE or two this season, and a thorough check over for anything else that needs attention.

Would do some of it myself but just had a knee scope and can’t bend the knee or kneel on it yet.

Did you include the “center lines” in the rear? There two of them just behind the diff. Easy to access from under the car with exhaust removed and especially easy with rear subframe removed for bushing install.

[PACarGuy]

Originally Posted by Bimmer Barney

Did you include the “center lines” in the rear? There two of them just behind the diff. Easy to access from under the car with exhaust removed and especially easy with rear subframe removed for bushing install.

Center brake lines you mean? If so, I think so. I got the BW full six line kit.