What have you done with or to your M3 today?

[ItsGary]

Originally Posted by 94jedi

Dude I think in the US, that's a pretty serious crime; leaving the scene of an accident. Hope you get it sorted bro...freaking sucks.

It's serious here too, but not a priority over other things sadly

[m3jala]

Had some 20 somethings honk and wave at me this morning.

Ran into a white m3 headed the other way home from the office. Driver to driver nod.

Love the aura around these cars.

[M3LISSA]

Changed the subs under my seat last weeknight to the bavsound subs. MUCH better!!

[Bartledoo]

Finally replaced my ghetto weighted stock knob with this UUC knob. I waited an eternity for the rk7a-l which they just couldn't make for me, so I had to settle for the rk6a-l.

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by mk936

Hi, new to this forum, not sure where to post my question related to oil change I did today. I can't get the BC button to trigger reset option.

I have a 2008 e92 m3 manual transmission. After changing the oil, I followed the multiple videos I watched and got to the service menu on the cluster, I pressed the BC button to look at which item needs service. I scroll down on the stalk to get to red oil change symbol. But when I press on the BC button at the end, it won't trigger a reset. I tried pressed and released and also tried holding the BC button. I also tried pressing the cluster button, and a variation of holding and not holding brake vs clutch the same time. My brake fluid needs to be flushed also. I have not done it yet but when I tried to press the BC button for brake fluid (just to see if the reset option will come on) also no luck.

Not sure if manual and automatic transmission makes a difference because most video are with automatic transmission and most are not m3. There was a 2011 manual m3 reset video but not seeing anything different. Is there something I am missing.

If there is a step I am missing, suggestions will be appreciated.

Welcome aboard mate. Did you start with pressing the trip meeter reset in the cluster? Try this:
https://youtu.be/BONICPLdMDs
Going forward Id post techy stuff under the engine/maintenance sub forum.

Also, did we see a intro + pictures of your car yet man?!

[thkfast]

Originally Posted by Bartledoo

Finally replaced my ghetto weighted stock knob with this UUC knob. I waited an eternity for the rk7a-l which they just couldn't make for me, so I had to settle for the rk6a-l.

Afirm, yep the UUC rk6a-l will do everything the rk7a-l aka "hammertoe" will do. My favorite is the 17-ac14 made by YUU and available thru THM distributing.

[e93 jonesy]

Ahhhhh... After serious hail damage to my car from last summer driving across the country the ride is fully repaired... $23k and some change later the car looks new once again...

Ownership of this car has been one crazy ride... from replacing the engine due to rb and main bearing damage, I can confidently say that all the body panels of my car have been replaced and repainted in original Alpine White. It's almost like having a new car once again (with 101k miles).

Now that the e93 is back gonna park it for a bit and junk up the wife's AMG a bit longer... hehehehehhe... Sorry no pictures. But I will post some when I take new shots of this completely stock ride.

[Bartledoo]

Originally Posted by thkfast

Afirm, yep the UUC rk6a-l will do everything the rk7a-l aka "hammertoe" will do. My favorite is the 17-ac14 made by YUU and available thru THM distributing.

You =

[turbo_joe]

New radiator from Koyorad showed up today. Need to find the time to install it now.

[Banana Hammock]

Thought I could drive over some debris on the road, ended up karate chopping the shit out of it with my lip. Thankfully, my lip made it through unscathed. Alpha N FTW!

[eM3e]

+10 hp

[brodiem]

I returned back from ACM in NJ (650 miles away) after having the following work done:

WPC treated rod bearings
Motor mounts
Eibach Prokit
Dinan supplemental ride kit
ESS VT1-550

It was my first experience with ACM and I can't recommend them enough. Tom was awesome to deal with along with everyone else over there.

[fred340]

I got a new daily/winter beater: 328i



Changed both tie rods and did a alignement.

[6ixSpd]

Originally Posted by brodiem

I returned back from ACM in NJ (650 miles away) after having the following work done:

WPC treated rod bearings
Motor mounts
Eibach Prokit
Dinan supplemental ride kit
ESS VT1-550

It was my first experience with ACM and I can't recommend them enough. Tom was awesome to deal with along with everyone else over there.

Nice, looks like you went all in!

Originally Posted by fred340

I got a new daily/winter beater: 328i
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As a fellow N52 and S65 owner, I have to tell you that's a great combo! Probably the best $:value ratio of any pairing of a fun/reliable/low-maintenance daily drivers car, and a truly special engaging sports car experience. I can't think of much else that checks every single box for both purposes (daily driver vs. fun car)

[fred340]

Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

Nice, looks like you went all in!

As a fellow N52 and S65 owner, I have to tell you that's a great combo! Probably the best $:value ratio of any pairing of a fun/reliable/low-maintenance daily drivers car, and a truly special engaging sports car experience. I can't think of much else that checks every single box for both purposes (daily driver vs. fun car)

I really didn't know what else to get, I always went back to another E90 when looking for a daily.
I did not want a N20 and the only thing that came to mind was a 328. Wish I could of gotten a E91, but they are all automatic or have to much mileage....

I agree they are reliable and the n52 as plenty of torque for a daily. Good tones from the engine; it as the bmw performance muffler.
Oh and from now on, I will see some coffee drip on the passenger knees from the awesome cup holders even during winter

[nydog]

Cleaned her up today

[Transfer]

This last week was quite a saga installing my RW Carbon performance rear spoiler. So I get the spoiler delivered and I'm all giddy to install it. I remove the standard spoiler per usual methods but the adhesive is EXTRA stuck on the trunk, like way more than I've experienced before. Frankly I can't get it all up with massive amounts of elbow grease, potent solvents, tools, you name it. I get the thick stuff up but there is still a layer...

Well I guess I'll install anyway! Double sided high strength Scotch tape/goo, tape it down solid for a few hours and yay it looks great! Leave car outside in sun and subsequently overnight outside. Next day, double check before heading to work and I think it loosened from the cool night. It's not falling off, I can press it down, but it ain't good. I drive to work praying it won't fly off and I make it there then home. On the way home I pick up BMW Betalink from the dealer and re-install with the real deal. Betalink is DOPE. I can't believe I even bothered with double sided tape. My spoiler is now rock solid, the install was easier IMO, and the look is perfection.

A detail, tint, and sunset later...

[EJT86]

Originally Posted by Transfer

This last week was quite a saga installing my RW Carbon performance rear spoiler. So I get the spoiler delivered and I'm all giddy to install it. I remove the standard spoiler per usual methods but the adhesive is EXTRA stuck on the trunk, like way more than I've experienced before. Frankly I can't get it all up with massive amounts of elbow grease, potent solvents, tools, you name it. I get the thick stuff up but there is still a layer...

Well I guess I'll install anyway! Double sided high strength Scotch tape/goo, tape it down solid for a few hours and yay it looks great! Leave car outside in sun and subsequently overnight outside. Next day, double check before heading to work and I think it loosened from the cool night. It's not falling off, I can press it down, but it ain't good. I drive to work praying it won't fly off and I make it there then home. On the way home I pick up BMW Betalink from the dealer and re-install with the real deal. Betalink is DOPE. I can't believe I even bothered with double sided tape. My spoiler is now rock solid, the install was easier IMO, and the look is perfection.

A detail, tint, and sunset later...

Not that it matters now since you used betalink but you were supposed to tape it down with painters tape overnight and a clay bar would’ve helped get the old tape off. Just for future reference, looks great tho

[shimmy23]

Originally Posted by EJT86

Not that it matters now since you used betalink but you were supposed to tape it down with painters tape overnight and a clay bar would’ve helped get the old tape off. Just for future reference, looks great tho

I’m sure he prepped the area adequately.

Judd, what brand and type of double sided tape did you use? 3m makes an automotive specific tape that comes in different thicknesses and widths. I’ve been using it for years on several applications and never doubted my installs. There’s also a method to the installation to ensure you’re getting full coverage contact

[EJT86]

Originally Posted by shimmy23

I’m sure he prepped the area adequately.

Judd, what brand and type of double sided tape did you use? 3m makes an automotive specific tape that comes in different thicknesses and widths. I’ve been using it for years on several applications and never doubted my installs. There’s also a method to the installation to ensure you’re getting full coverage contact

He just said he didn’t get all of the tape off and left a layer of it on there

[Transfer]

Originally Posted by EJT86

He just said he didn’t get all of the tape off and left a layer of it on there

Yeah I don't think anyone or anything could have gotten that layer off. It was like trying to rub a layer off a tire. I think my car saw a lot of sun time in the southeast so maybe that baked it on more. I did try clay bar and blunt hard rubber. I even used the betalink solvent that came with the kit and only minimally improved it. The tape was Scotch heavy duty, and adhered to the spoiler like a mofo but not the car due to surface. Took me half an hour to get it off the spoiler. Anyway the betalink was great and it's a flawless install now. It was a learning process I suppose.

[Iyzmi]

Attended a new local Cars & Coffee event and met some fellow M3 enthusiasts.