What have you done with or to your M3 today?

ItsGary · 02-21-2020, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Iyzmi

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Originally Posted by ItsGary

I assume I can see this without removing anything? At most the intake elbow?

You may have to remove the air box. Not sure since mine is supercharged so I didn't have anything in the way.

Yes that's what I meant.

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Originally Posted by shimmy23

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Originally Posted by ItsGary

I have another weird issue with the car. If I'm at a standstill and I turn the wheel I get this creaking noise. My first fix was putting white lithium grease at the steering column joint in the driver foot well. It made the steering super sensitive lol but it fixed the issue. I go for a drive and the sound comes back. I'm wondering if its suspension related at this point.

You should have a new car by now. I feel like you've addressed a lot of maintenance and beyond items

With the current mileage and age I assume it's the appropriate amount

I feel more confident this year working on the car also. I'll definitely be addressing the major things now. DCT pan sweat leak and valve cover gaskets.

I just think a lot of people don't document what goes on, meanwhile I like to post about every little thing I'm doing

Also are you going to Leavenworth this year?

M_Chronos · 02-21-2020, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ItsGary

I have another weird issue with the car. If I'm at a standstill and I turn the wheel I get this creaking noise. My first fix was putting white lithium grease at the steering column joint in the driver foot well. It made the steering super sensitive lol but it fixed the issue. I go for a drive and the sound comes back. I'm wondering if its suspension related at this point.

What swaybar links do you have? What you are reporting is common for worn spherical end links.

ItsGary · 02-21-2020, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by M_Chronos

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Originally Posted by ItsGary

I have another weird issue with the car. If I'm at a standstill and I turn the wheel I get this creaking noise. My first fix was putting white lithium grease at the steering column joint in the driver foot well. It made the steering super sensitive lol but it fixed the issue. I go for a drive and the sound comes back. I'm wondering if its suspension related at this point.

What swaybar links do you have? What you are reporting is common for worn spherical end links.

OEM, nothings been changed on this car suspension wise.

M4_GTS · 02-21-2020, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by scrammer

First drive of the year tomorrow and straight to the shop for an oil change.
Only 1700 kms since the last one but its been 11 months ... feels like a waste!

its never a waste! where in BC are u located?

Grip Addict · 02-21-2020, 07:45 PM

changed the spark plugs, man is it unnerving to put everything back together and hope you dont get any error messages

Also replaced the air filter with a MS one and added titanium hardware

AC/DC · 02-21-2020, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by wyatth

Ti64 titanium mounting hardware, Bimmerworld brass coolant bleeder screw, and brushed/finished the OE strut bars. Totally stupid but I like the details!

Can I get the info on the bolts you did for everything other than the strut bars, and brass coolant bleeder screw please?

Grip Addict · 02-21-2020, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MBimmer2011

Can I get the info on the bolts you did for everything other than the strut bars, and brass coolant bleeder screw please?

you should check out our titanium thread: https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1638008

MLife614 · 02-21-2020, 08:12 PM

Had to relearn how to drive my car all over again after finally installing my UCP!!! WOW!!! WOW!!!WOW!!!

AC/DC · 02-22-2020, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Grip Addict

you should check out our titanium thread: https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1638008

Thanks! Ordered!

drrust · 02-22-2020, 08:12 PM

Changed the oil and oil level sensor. The window in the aluminum 'plate' just barely interferes with pulling the sensor out. Had to loosen the bolts holding the plate in order to pull the sensor out. Seems the BMW engineers needed to due some maintenance tasks before they approved the final design.

Grip Addict · 02-22-2020, 08:22 PM

I changed the oil like the post above me.

Used Castrol Supercar with a Mann Filter.

akkando · 02-22-2020, 09:35 PM

Looked back at her and took a pic.

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Siajoon · 02-22-2020, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by akkando

Looked back at it and took a pic.

They say if you don't look back at it you're driving the wrong car...

Richneerd · 02-23-2020, 12:37 AM

I picked up some used wheels Forgestar F14 SDC, but the seller didn't tell me the passenger side was fked up. Now he ignoring my messages.

So I ordered a replacement wheel. ETA 4 weeks wait till it arrives since they have to make it. What's cool is there are serial numbers on all the wheels. So they know who placed the order, when it was made, the specs, color, and size.

CravingBavaria · 02-23-2020, 06:29 PM

Carmen finally got LUX 189's. Been without AE's for far too long. I love them, well worth the $200. They were pretty easy to put in too

AC/DC · 02-23-2020, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by GotV8?

Had to relearn how to drive my car all over again after finally installing my UCP!!! WOW!!! WOW!!!WOW!!!

UCP pedal is nice, huh?

AC/DC · 02-23-2020, 06:54 PM

I finally got around to installing the aFe high flow 300 cell catted x-pipe. I finally got some use out of my lift and enjoy temps in the mid-50s. It definitely took about 4 hours to do, with some breaks, and I can attest as others have mentioned that this setup takes some massaging to get in properly. It dropped about 9 lbs according my scales. The left pipe sits a bit lower to the ground than the stock setup, so I'll have to be careful about hitting it; I added a picture to show where it sits. It is definitely noticeably louder on WOT, more smell but it's not too bad, no CEL, and some increased throttle response. Here's some pictures of today's parts and install.

chocstraw · 02-23-2020, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CravingBavaria

Carmen finally got LUX 189's. Been without AE's for far too long. I love them, well worth the $200. They were pretty easy to put in too

Info on the LED cornering lights?

MaximusB · 02-23-2020, 07:56 PM

Got around to finish installing alcantara ebrake and dct boot to match the steering wheel. All from Coby wheels, with white stitching to match the stitching on my frozen edition. Coby wheel’s workmanship is amazing.!

After the install it occurred to me that oem interior lights looks dated. So just ordered a complete led kit from ecs (they’re on sale too!)

MLife614 · 02-23-2020, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MBimmer2011

UCP pedal is nice, huh?

Yes, its definitely one of my top 3 mods by far, behind BPM Tune and my Eventuri Plenum!! I like the pedal feel and how precise the clutch feel!! Definitely worth it.

MLife614 · 02-23-2020, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MBimmer2011

I finally got around to installing the aFe high flow 300 cell catted x-pipe. I finally got some use out of my lift and enjoy temps in the mid-50s. It definitely took about 4 hours to do, with some breaks, and I can attest as others have mentioned that this setup takes some massaging to get in properly. It dropped about 9 lbs according my scales. The left pipe sits a bit lower to the ground than the stock setup, so I'll have to be careful about hitting it; I added a picture to show where it sits. It is definitely noticeably louder on WOT, more smell but it's not too bad, no CEL, and some increased throttle response. Here's some pictures of today's parts and install.

Looks very clean!!

SoCalRPM · 02-23-2020, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MaximusB

Got around to finish installing alcantara ebrake and dct boot to match the steering wheel. All from Coby wheels, with white stitching to match the stitching on my frozen edition. Coby wheel's workmanship is amazing.!

After the install it occurred to me that oem interior lights looks dated. So just ordered a complete led kit from ecs (they're on sale too!)

Pics or it didn't happen!

Also, link to the ECS sale? I looked but didn't see it -

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