What have you done with or to your M3 today?

spazzyfry123 · 03-15-2019, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ItsGary

Not car related but I guess someone got my bank card info and spent $922CDN at Fred Meyers lol. Didn't even know until my banks fraud division called me. Oh well, they opened a case. Going to have to get a new card and everything. Very curious to know how my bank details got out.

Same thing happened to me. Never use my debit card except for some online purchases and for automatic payments. Actually just activated my new one this morning. Pain in the ass since payments are linked to it.

330ciprem · 03-15-2019, 09:44 AM

Was frolicking around at 5:30 AM in the morning today, playing some more with the camera.

If anyone has ideas about more cool ways to take photos then I am all ears!

MaximusB · 03-15-2019, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 330ciprem

Was frolicking around at 5:30 AM in the morning today, playing some more with the camera.

If anyone has ideas about more cool ways to take photos then I am all ears!

Light painting is always fun. Perhaps you can try lighting paint the lines on the car... similar to what I did here when I was experimenting with it.

330ciprem · 03-15-2019, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MaximusB

Light painting is always fun. Perhaps you can try lighting paint the lines on the car... similar to what I did here when I was experimenting with it.

That looks slick! Will definitely give it a try.

And you have a killer background!

ItsGary · 03-15-2019, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Powashiftin

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Originally Posted by ItsGary

Not car related but I guess someone got my bank card info and spent $922CDN at Fred Meyers lol. Didn't even know until my banks fraud division called me. Oh well, they opened a case. Going to have to get a new card and everything. Very curious to know how my bank details got out.

HAppens all the time. I use credit cards only for this reason. My Debit cards are solely used for atm withdrawals.

I'm honestly assuming it was a skimmer at one of the gas stations I go to in the US, my card wouldn't work at the pump but as soon as I changed pumps it worked. Worst part is we don't even have a Fred Meyers in Canada

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Originally Posted by spazzyfry123

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Originally Posted by ItsGary

Not car related but I guess someone got my bank card info and spent $922CDN at Fred Meyers lol. Didn't even know until my banks fraud division called me. Oh well, they opened a case. Going to have to get a new card and everything. Very curious to know how my bank details got out.

Same thing happened to me. Never use my debit card except for some online purchases and for automatic payments. Actually just activated my new one this morning. Pain in the ass since payments are linked to it.

I just picked up my new debit card this morning myself, hopefully everything can get resolved.

EJT86 · 03-15-2019, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ItsGary

I'm honestly assuming it was a skimmer at one of the gas stations I go to in the US, my card wouldn't work at the pump but as soon as I changed pumps it worked. Worst part is we don't even have a Fred Meyers in Canada

I just picked up my new debit card this morning myself, hopefully everything can get resolved.

Hey hey hey! Don’t blame the Americans

ItsGary · 03-15-2019, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by EJT86

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Originally Posted by ItsGary

I'm honestly assuming it was a skimmer at one of the gas stations I go to in the US, my card wouldn't work at the pump but as soon as I changed pumps it worked. Worst part is we don't even have a Fred Meyers in Canada

I just picked up my new debit card this morning myself, hopefully everything can get resolved.

Hey hey hey! Don’t blame the Americans

Fred Meyers is going to rob everyone

SAMM3Y · 03-15-2019, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by EJT86

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Originally Posted by ItsGary

I'm honestly assuming it was a skimmer at one of the gas stations I go to in the US, my card wouldn't work at the pump but as soon as I changed pumps it worked. Worst part is we don't even have a Fred Meyers in Canada

I just picked up my new debit card this morning myself, hopefully everything can get resolved.

Hey hey hey! Don't blame the Americans

Same thing happened to me when I went to Canada.. some fatass spent hundreds of $$$'s on Roasted chicken chips and poutine... definitely wasn't me

ItsGary · 03-15-2019, 01:20 PM

Now car related. Got a code for the thermostat. Good thing I have one in my garage waiting to go in.

MaximusB · 03-15-2019, 03:31 PM

Oil change, brake fluid flush and brake pads as I'm typing this.

Efficiency!

ItsGary · 03-15-2019, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MaximusB

Oil change, brake fluid flush and brake pads as I'm typing this.

Efficiency!

Your paint is beautiful, same with that Silverstone M5

Raek · 03-15-2019, 06:20 PM

Finally did a proper cleaning on the interior alcantara stuff after a 2200 mile trip. Looks as good as before I left, so I'm happy

LuckiSevens · 03-15-2019, 06:58 PM

Changed the old(wrong) battery to the h8 platinum last week, had a guy come over tonight to check the coding and reg the battery- no battery related codes and the battery didn't even need registering ??? I had it on a trickle charger when I changed the batt otherwise I have no idea how everything was fine.

Powashiftin · 03-15-2019, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Raek

Finally did a proper cleaning on the interior alcantara stuff after a 2200 mile trip. Looks as good as before I left, so I'm happy

Nice. What did you use?

M3AG · 03-15-2019, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Raek

Finally did a proper cleaning on the interior alcantara stuff after a 2200 mile trip. Looks as good as before I left, so I'm happy

What brand is the CF center console cover? How is the fit and finish?

Cheers

Raek · 03-15-2019, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Powashiftin

Nice. What did you use?

Sonax makes a pretty good alcantara cleaner. Comes with a rubber nub/metal bristle brush to comb it out with.

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Originally Posted by M3AG

What brand is the CF center console cover? How is the fit and finish?

Cheers

I believe it's Autotecknik, and I'm not sure they make it anymore. However...fits great!

Scharbag · 03-15-2019, 11:22 PM

Bwahahahahahahahaha!!!

I got to drive the damn thing!! It is now brown with gooey road grime but at least I got to drive it!! Man, did I miss this thing. Traction limited due to wet roads...

Talking about traction, I got stuck on a flat road in front of my house that still had ice on it. PS4S tires are TERRIBLE for snow. A nice neighbour pushed me out!!

So happy to be able to burn the winter fuel out of it. Redline is addictive.

I have never seen it so dirty.

Cheers,

ItsGary · 03-16-2019, 12:29 AM

No longer have an OEM Modded Muffler. My friend finalized and picked up his new to him Space Grey E90 M3. Swapped mufflers for his first mod

Dpc2u · 03-16-2019, 10:06 AM

Today, sitting at the dealership having the airbag and blower harness recalls done finally.

Follow up- In and out in 90 minutes, and no attempts to upsell anything! Actually a pleasent experience.

drivetolive · 03-16-2019, 10:45 AM

I'm too hoping to pull my car out for a drive given the recent weather in the GTA. If you're doing it in SK, no reason we in the GTA should be hiding

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Originally Posted by Scharbag

Bwahahahahahahahaha!!!

I got to drive the damn thing!! It is now brown with gooey road grime but at least I got to drive it!! Man, did I miss this thing. Traction limited due to wet roads...

Talking about traction, I got stuck on a flat road in front of my house that still had ice on it. PS4S tires are TERRIBLE for snow. A nice neighbour pushed me out!!

So happy to be able to burn the winter fuel out of it. Redline is addictive.

Cheers,

SoCalRPM · 03-16-2019, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 330ciprem

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Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

what are you using to take the photo?
if you're using an actual camera, you will need to increase the shutter speed by a lot

It's a Sony A5100.

I am at 1/20 shutter speed in this picture. Will try with 1/30 and 1/40 next.

What XKxRome0ox said.

1/60th is a general rule of thumb to not have blurry photos. Don't use shutter speed to make your photos brighter unless you're on a locked-off tripod. Like long exposures, etc...

For rollers, you're going to need at least 1/100 shutter speed to avoid any motion blur on the car. The background will still fall out of focus nicely. If you can go higher, go higher.

Adjust your f-stop and ISO to compensate for the shutter speed. F4 - F8 are a good starting range to experiment with and then you can crank up the ISO if needed. ISO 800-1250 should be plenty.

Those cameras have a lot of latitude to work with so you don't need them to look perfectly exposed in-camera while you're out shooting. You can pull out a lot of detail later in the edit.

ItsGary · 03-16-2019, 11:54 PM

Replaced coolant thermostat! Also I HAVE FINALLY FIGURED OUT THE RATTLE THATS BEEN DRIVING ME NUTS! it's the heat shield on the driver side. It seems to have a lot of play to it

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330ciprem Lieutenant 240 Rep 416 Posts Drives: 12 E92 M3, 06 E46 330ci, 6spds Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0)	Was frolicking around at 5:30 AM in the morning today, playing some more with the camera. If anyone has ideas about more cool ways to take photos then I am all ears! Attached Images
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ItsGary Colonel 1473 Rep 2,340 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Now car related. Got a code for the thermostat. Good thing I have one in my garage waiting to go in. __________________ '09 ///M3 Sedan - Jerez Black/Fox Red Ext. '09 335i Coupe - Alpine White/Black - SOLD
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Raek Major 930 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 08 M3, '17 Macan GTS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	Finally did a proper cleaning on the interior alcantara stuff after a 2200 mile trip. Looks as good as before I left, so I'm happy __________________ I did a lot of things to it.
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LuckiSevens Banned 236 Rep 448 Posts Drives: M3 e93 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: NYC/NJ iTrader: (1)	Changed the old(wrong) battery to the h8 platinum last week, had a guy come over tonight to check the coding and reg the battery- no battery related codes and the battery didn't even need registering ??? I had it on a trickle charger when I changed the batt otherwise I have no idea how everything was fine.
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Scharbag Colonel 2795 Rep 2,188 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Victoria iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW E92 M3 [0.00]	Bwahahahahahahahaha!!! I got to drive the damn thing!! It is now brown with gooey road grime but at least I got to drive it!! Man, did I miss this thing. Traction limited due to wet roads... Talking about traction, I got stuck on a flat road in front of my house that still had ice on it. PS4S tires are TERRIBLE for snow. A nice neighbour pushed me out!! So happy to be able to burn the winter fuel out of it. Redline is addictive. I have never seen it so dirty. Cheers, Attached Images __________________ 2011 E92 M3 - 6MT, ZCP, ZF LSD, ESS G1, Some other goodies...
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ItsGary Colonel 1473 Rep 2,340 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	No longer have an OEM Modded Muffler. My friend finalized and picked up his new to him Space Grey E90 M3. Swapped mufflers for his first mod __________________ '09 ///M3 Sedan - Jerez Black/Fox Red Ext. '09 335i Coupe - Alpine White/Black - SOLD
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ItsGary Colonel 1473 Rep 2,340 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Replaced coolant thermostat! Also I HAVE FINALLY FIGURED OUT THE RATTLE THATS BEEN DRIVING ME NUTS! it's the heat shield on the driver side. It seems to have a lot of play to it Attached Images __________________ '09 ///M3 Sedan - Jerez Black/Fox Red Ext. '09 335i Coupe - Alpine White/Black - SOLD
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