What have you done with or to your M3 today?

LuckiSevens · 03-24-2019, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by wfdeacon88

Swapped the stock 08-09 filter for a macht schnell drop in. It definitely needed to be replaced so figured I'd try a non-charcoal version, but low expectations for any difference.

I changed the wiper blades

ItsGary · 03-24-2019, 04:47 PM

Drove it yesterday to my friends house, and it's been in the garage connected to the CTEK Tender since

nekbreaker · 03-24-2019, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dpc2u

I loaded the Alpine tune today finally and took 'er for a spin.

Need to schedule the DCT coding soon, been to many things in the way.

I'm doing that in a few min how easy this was to install

nekbreaker · 03-24-2019, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Siajoon

Getting spacers today for me e90 m3... it will be my first ever mod on my car... and I'm hoping it will look as good as the pictures I scrolled through. I'm going for 15 front 12 rear my car is comp pack with stock tire sizes. Looking for a nice flush look, nothing aggressive.

Finally getting around to slowly tastefully doing minor modifications after taking care of the big ticket items. RB and actuators, which burnt a whole in my wallet

Will post pics after install this week!

Update: WOW is all I have to say. I got my spacers installed 15/12 and I am so happy with the results. I thought this mod was overrated until today. It gives my m3 such a bull dog stance. I am so pleased

I have this done to my car look good

Dpc2u · 03-24-2019, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dpc2u

I loaded the Alpine tune today finally and took 'er for a spin.

Need to schedule the DCT coding soon, been to many things in the way.

I'm doing that in a few min how easy this was to install

It wasn't too bad. 45 min to make a copy of the ecm, then about 7 min to update with 240e and then 7 min or less to load the tune. I used a charger on 10 amps under the hood to be safe. Just follow his directions exactly and you will be fine. Enjoy!

nekbreaker · 03-24-2019, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dpc2u

I loaded the Alpine tune today finally and took 'er for a spin.

Need to schedule the DCT coding soon, been to many things in the way.

I'm doing that in a few min how easy this was to install

It wasn't too bad. 45 min to make a copy of the ecm, then about 7 min to update with 240e and then 7 min or less to load the tune. I used a charger on 10 amps under the hood to be safe. Just follow his directions exactly and you will be fine. Enjoy!

I have to do this but I'm scared I will fuck something up I always used mac and now I have to used windows I got I new laptop just for that and the email he send me with the map is not downloading for some reason

Dpc2u · 03-24-2019, 06:10 PM

Spent the weekend in the north GA mountains trying out my Alpine tune on Blood Mountain, Just got back to TN. It was a blast and the tune is awesome.

spazzyfry123 · 03-24-2019, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dpc2u

Spent the weekend in the north GA mountains trying out my Alpine tune on Blood Mountain, Just got back to TN. It was a blast and the tune is awesome.

Some killer roads in that neck of the woods. You do the Suches Loop?

Dpc2u · 03-24-2019, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by nekbreaker

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Originally Posted by nekbreaker

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Originally Posted by Dpc2u

I loaded the Alpine tune today finally and took 'er for a spin.

Need to schedule the DCT coding soon, been to many things in the way.

I'm doing that in a few min how easy this was to install

It wasn't too bad. 45 min to make a copy of the ecm, then about 7 min to update with 240e and then 7 min or less to load the tune. I used a charger on 10 amps under the hood to be safe. Just follow his directions exactly and you will be fine. Enjoy!

I have to do this but I'm scared I will fuck something up I always used mac and now I have to used windows I got I new laptop just for that and the email he send me with the map is not downloading for some reason

I saved the files to my desktop for easy access. I had no problems at all, just did exactly as instructed by Alex.

Dpc2u · 03-24-2019, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by spazzyfry123

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Originally Posted by Dpc2u

Spent the weekend in the north GA mountains trying out my Alpine tune on Blood Mountain, Just got back to TN. It was a blast and the tune is awesome.

Some killer roads in that neck of the woods. You do the Suches Loop?

Yes, my sister lived in Suches several years ago and I knew that would be a good run as well. Had to medicate my wife so she didn't air brake and freak out. LOL...

LostPanda · 03-24-2019, 06:39 PM

First wash since October, Varis diffuser installed, IND paint matched reflector deletes, IND "Edition" M3 badge. Had some down time so my little brother offered to photograph my car.

XKxRome0ox · 03-24-2019, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by nekbreaker

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Originally Posted by Dpc2u

I loaded the Alpine tune today finally and took 'er for a spin.

Need to schedule the DCT coding soon, been to many things in the way.

I'm doing that in a few min how easy this was to install

it is seriously "plug and play"
just follow the instructions and it works

Fezza · 03-24-2019, 08:42 PM

have had my car for 2 months now and done the following in no particular order:
installed Kufatec DAB module
hand waxed using swissvax
new vent tabs
new A/C decals on top of 2 worn out buttons
interior leather deep clean and reconditioning
red power button
dash cam installed
alcantara steering wheel + trim
Alpine MSS stage 2 tuned
new rear tyres
new Akebono dustless pads
new rotors
front grill M tri colour covers
new rear M badge
new battery
new Bosch wipers
new seatbelt buttlers
M door projector lights

RBs will be done at next service

vitalsigns · 03-24-2019, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by LostPanda

First wash since October, Varis diffuser installed, IND paint matched reflector deletes, IND "Edition" M3 badge. Had some down time so my little brother offered to photograph my car.

Beautiful car. Love MR with black accents.

nekbreaker · 03-25-2019, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by nekbreaker

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Originally Posted by Dpc2u

I loaded the Alpine tune today finally and took 'er for a spin.

Need to schedule the DCT coding soon, been to many things in the way.

I'm doing that in a few min how easy this was to install

it is seriously "plug and play"
just follow the instructions and it works

I got it done i went and buy a new laptop windows I used mac and that caused me to take longer doing this I got it thanks

nekbreaker · 03-25-2019, 12:41 AM

[IMG]undefined[/IMG]] all clean up and tuned she feel good now with some low end power alpine tune anyone thinking on this tune is great waiting on dtc codes and she should be ready for summer

Timujin · 03-25-2019, 01:28 AM

Washed and filled up with V-Power. Took wife and kid on a short trip. Wife commented how much smoother the Ohlins are (20 clicks open). Kid went to sleep for an hour in his car seat. Lowered the adjustment on the headlights. I didn't hit redline ��

strokemycocktus · 03-25-2019, 08:03 AM

Got scratched by some retard at the parking lot. Bad luck considering I had both bumpers redone last June

I'm only hoping that this is just a clear coat scratch and can be polished off by a good detailer.

Norms · 03-25-2019, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by nekbreaker

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Originally Posted by Dpc2u

I loaded the Alpine tune today finally and took 'er for a spin.

Need to schedule the DCT coding soon, been to many things in the way.

I'm doing that in a few min how easy this was to install

Tune is super simple to install, just request which map you want to start with before hand and follow the instructions. I did the full back up and loaded mine in less than an hour.
Alex did the DCT flash a couple days later in about 30 min.

wfdeacon88 · 03-25-2019, 07:28 PM

Averaged +4mpg (22.5 avg) with a new drop-in today vs the old OEM charcoal filter. Pretty surprised by the mpg gains...

AceBeezy · 03-25-2019, 08:26 PM

Picked her up from the dealership today after two LONG weeks. My SA was able to get my warranty to cover my rod bearing service at BMW (metal shavings found during oil change). All $6,245 (including an OFHG leak that was found during the service) was covered by my warranty

I just hit one full year of ownership with $14,801.74 spent on maintenance and repairs. whew...

Teufel_Hunden · 03-25-2019, 08:38 PM

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Picked her up from the dealership today after two LONG weeks. My SA was able to get my warranty to cover my rod bearing service at BMW (metal shavings found during oil change). All $6,245 (including an OFHG leak that was found during the service) was covered by my warranty

I just hit one full year of ownership with $14,801.74 spent on maintenance and repairs. whew...

You will definitely need to expand on this and provide some additional information about the rod bearings. Many of us will be interested in BMW's thoughts on rod bearings and whether or not they see it as an issue for the S65?

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03-24-2019, 06:10 PM	#8521
Dpc2u Major 11314 Rep 1,065 Posts Drives: E93 M3, E60 M5, F15 X5, E46 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Middle Tennessee iTrader: (0)	Spent the weekend in the north GA mountains trying out my Alpine tune on Blood Mountain, Just got back to TN. It was a blast and the tune is awesome. __________________ E46, E60 M5, E93 M3, F15 X5 IG - @thebimmerhaus
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LostPanda Second Lieutenant 280 Rep 298 Posts Drives: 13' E92 M3 , 02' E46 M3 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Indiana iTrader: (0)	First wash since October, Varis diffuser installed, IND paint matched reflector deletes, IND "Edition" M3 badge. Had some down time so my little brother offered to photograph my car.
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Fezza Second Lieutenant 154 Rep 263 Posts Drives: '11 Japan Red E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	have had my car for 2 months now and done the following in no particular order: installed Kufatec DAB module hand waxed using swissvax new vent tabs new A/C decals on top of 2 worn out buttons interior leather deep clean and reconditioning red power button dash cam installed alcantara steering wheel + trim Alpine MSS stage 2 tuned new rear tyres new Akebono dustless pads new rotors front grill M tri colour covers new rear M badge new battery new Bosch wipers new seatbelt buttlers M door projector lights RBs will be done at next service Last edited by Fezza; 03-24-2019 at 08:55 PM..
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nekbreaker Captain 191 Rep 637 Posts Drives: bmw e92 m3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: massachussett iTrader: (1)	[IMG]undefined[/IMG]] all clean up and tuned she feel good now with some low end power alpine tune anyone thinking on this tune is great waiting on dtc codes and she should be ready for summer Attached Images
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03-25-2019, 01:28 AM	#8531
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03-25-2019, 08:03 AM	#8532
strokemycocktus Lieutenant 139 Rep 428 Posts Drives: E92 M3 6MT ZCP Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Got scratched by some retard at the parking lot. Bad luck considering I had both bumpers redone last June I'm only hoping that this is just a clear coat scratch and can be polished off by a good detailer. Attached Images __________________ strokemycocktus
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03-25-2019, 07:28 PM	#8534
wfdeacon88 Major 1123 Rep 1,390 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Triad, NC iTrader: (0)	Averaged +4mpg (22.5 avg) with a new drop-in today vs the old OEM charcoal filter. Pretty surprised by the mpg gains...
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AceBeezy Second Lieutenant 386 Rep 280 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Picked her up from the dealership today after two LONG weeks. My SA was able to get my warranty to cover my rod bearing service at BMW (metal shavings found during oil change). All $6,245 (including an OFHG leak that was found during the service) was covered by my warranty I just hit one full year of ownership with $14,801.74 spent on maintenance and repairs. whew...
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