What have you done with or to your M3 today?

//steve\\ · 01-05-2021, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by _paolo

Finally installed one of the spgXL's. Easy peasy. Brey Krause ftw

That seat has got to sit super low being directly mounted to the floor like that. I need to take a sit in a profi XL again. My gut says it's still a bit too roomy for me.

jvana95 · 01-05-2021, 01:30 PM

Replaced the TA gears with new gears from UK rebuild. I wasnt getting any faults from the TAs however i wanted to put in new gears as a preventive measure since i bought the car used with 90k miles. Turns out they needed replacement since they were last changed at 40k miles in 2013. Was a lot cheaper than buying new TAs.

SoCalRPM · 01-05-2021, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

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Originally Posted by Scharbag

Received some new shoes. Going to try the Firestone Indy 500s as they're priced right. They seem stiff, and a little heavy, but I have heard good things.

Here is hoping these ones are round... at least their date code is pretty recent, unlike the continental disaster of 2020 I just endured (the new conti tires were made before my worn out PS4S tires...).

🥺

for some reason, i have always been biased against Continental
and I have always had poor experience with Bridgestone tires
so I stick to Michelin
I'm glad the MPS4S tires are one of the best around

please update us with your review of the Indy 500s

Firestone is an interesting choice! Anyone else running those?

When it comes to rubber I'm a pretty big novice (ok, set myself up for a dumb dirty joke there). I've got MP4S now but I hear that Continentals are more preferable for track use. Did I get that right?

Gotta do some track forum searching

SYT_Shadow · 01-05-2021, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalRPM

Firestone is an interesting choice! Anyone else running those?

When it comes to rubber I'm a pretty big novice (ok, set myself up for a dumb dirty joke there). I've got MP4S now but I hear that Continentals are more preferable for track use. Did I get that right?

Gotta do some track forum searching

I prefer Michelin regardless of the use. Although for more dedicated track tires the right answer is neither, go with RE71 or other more specific tires

I have ContiECS in two cars and Michelin PSS or MP4s in the other. I prefer the Michelins.

CTMike · 01-05-2021, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Sure

So over the holidays i finally got the airbox lid to complete the set. Sound is epic now...the lid made it slightly higher pitched, which i love. Blends very well with the MPE. The quality is top notch and fitment is perfect. A couple pics showing the weave in different lighting:

Not Sure · 01-05-2021, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kcdedric

Nice! Feel free to add any videos/sound clips to my thread here: https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1779294

I never had the full Eventuri setup (missing the lid), so I'd be curious to hear how you think it compares to my full Karbonius video. I imagine the sound levels will be similar (maybe 5-10% in favor of the Karbonius due to the thinner walls), but I'd guess the bigger difference would probably be the tone; Karbonius deeper/throatier and Eventuri more high pitched especially at higher RPMs.

ive never heard the karbonius in person, but based on videos, i think i agree: the eventuri has a higher pitch...more of a rasp(?) at high rpms than the karbonius. both sound amazing, though!

Not Sure · 01-05-2021, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by CTMike

haha yeah maybe my post was OTT...but i do love this thing.

stimey · 01-05-2021, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jvana95

Replaced the TA gears with new gears from UK rebuild. I wasnt getting any faults from the TAs however i wanted to put in new gears as a preventive measure since i bought the car used with 90k miles. Turns out they needed replacement since they were last changed at 40k miles in 2013. Was a lot cheaper than buying new TAs.

Nice, I might do this preemptively as well. Do you have a link to UK rebuilds and were directions provided? How difficult was the job?

Scharbag · 01-05-2021, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

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Originally Posted by Scharbag

Received some new shoes. Going to try the Firestone Indy 500s as they're priced right. They seem stiff, and a little heavy, but I have heard good things.

Here is hoping these ones are round... at least their date code is pretty recent, unlike the continental disaster of 2020 I just endured (the new conti tires were made before my worn out PS4S tires...).

🥺

for some reason, i have always been biased against Continental
and I have always had poor experience with Bridgestone tires
so I stick to Michelin
I'm glad the MPS4S tires are one of the best around

please update us with your review of the Indy 500s

Had them mounted. Shop said they used a LOT of lube as they were super stiff. They said to wait a day before I give them proper willy.

Once I have some time with them, I will let you know. Raining like crazy here. So it may be a bit before I get to run them on dry pavement.

Ccieszyn · 01-05-2021, 09:30 PM

Glacier blue from IND to match the stripe on my wheel. Absolutely perfect.

CTMike · 01-05-2021, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Sure

haha yeah maybe my post was OTT...but i do love this thing.

Lol I meant me. Loooove how that looks, I’m sure it sounds awesome too!

XKxRome0ox · 01-05-2021, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Scharbag

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Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

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Originally Posted by Scharbag

Received some new shoes. Going to try the Firestone Indy 500s as they're priced right. They seem stiff, and a little heavy, but I have heard good things.

Here is hoping these ones are round... at least their date code is pretty recent, unlike the continental disaster of 2020 I just endured (the new conti tires were made before my worn out PS4S tires...).

🥺

for some reason, i have always been biased against Continental
and I have always had poor experience with Bridgestone tires
so I stick to Michelin
I'm glad the MPS4S tires are one of the best around

please update us with your review of the Indy 500s

Had them mounted. Shop said they used a LOT of lube as they were super stiff. They said to wait a day before I give them proper willy.

Once I have some time with them, I will let you know. Raining like crazy here. So it may be a bit before I get to run them on dry pavement.

Wet performance is important too
Another area that the mps4s gives me confidence

SilverSlug · 01-06-2021, 12:58 AM

Called the BMW dealership to ask their service department to send me a copy of my fuse diagram, since my car did not come with one...

This is what she sent to me:

InnerBlueSkies · 01-06-2021, 01:19 AM

Have spent the last 18 months attempting to refresh the interior of my 2008. Finally bit the proverbial bullet and purchased this set. It should be receiving this in a week or so via freight.

Helmsman · 01-06-2021, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Not Sure

So over the holidays i finally got the airbox lid to complete the set. Sound is epic now...the lid made it slightly higher pitched, which i love. Blends very well with the MPE. The quality is top notch and fitment is perfect. A couple pics showing the weave in different lighting:

Absolut gorgeous!!!

Helmsman · 01-06-2021, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by stimey

Nice, I might do this preemptively as well. Do you have a link to UK rebuilds and were directions provided? How difficult was the job?

Here you are mate: https://www.rebuild.org.uk.
Went for complete refurbished actuators myself as those include some upgraded electronics while you're at it.

stimey · 01-06-2021, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Helmsman

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Originally Posted by stimey

Nice, I might do this preemptively as well. Do you have a link to UK rebuilds and were directions provided? How difficult was the job?

Here you are mate: https://www.rebuild.org.uk.
Went for complete refurbished actuators myself as those include some upgraded electronics while you're at it.

much appreciated!

Epoustouflant · 01-06-2021, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Helmsman

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Originally Posted by stimey

Nice, I might do this preemptively as well. Do you have a link to UK rebuilds and were directions provided? How difficult was the job?

Here you are mate: https://www.rebuild.org.uk.
Went for complete refurbished actuators myself as those include some upgraded electronics while you're at it.

+1

Have both TAs replaced with these. Best price, lifetime guarantee - and Jason's service is faaasst.

Helmsman · 01-06-2021, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Epoustouflant

+1

Have both TAs replaced with these. Best price, lifetime guarantee - and Jason's service is faaasst.

The speed in my case was crazy; shipped over night from England to Sweden. To my surprise faster than a typical shipment within the country...

MLife614 · 01-06-2021, 08:34 AM

37 degree F; fingers are numb; and a quick warm bath; equals a big smile!!

Scharbag · 01-06-2021, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by GotV8?

37 degree F; fingers are numb; and a quick warm bath; equals a big smile!!

I like them wheels!!! What are they?

JackieChiles · 01-06-2021, 08:19 PM

Installed carbo project plenum, now working on stoptech st40 f/r kit

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