What have you done with or to your M3 today?

AC/DC · 06-21-2021, 03:03 PM

I finally pulled the M out and gave her a bath; first of the year! Also, inching the 16k mark!

Ubersmooth · 06-21-2021, 05:29 PM

Found a shop in Texas that will get me a driveshaft in 8-10 days. Finally got the ball rolling on all the repairs, hoping in by mid July the car will be driving again!

Acap14 · 06-21-2021, 05:29 PM

Started installing my Harrop S/C Saturday. Made good progress today…

irokwrx · 06-21-2021, 05:44 PM

Added a better amp to power my W7. I like JL's DSP interface much better than Audison's. The bass is so clean! No crazy booms just clean clear lows.

Siajoon · 06-21-2021, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MBimmer2011

I finally pulled the M out and gave her a bath; first of the year! Also, inching the 16k mark!

Poor thing is an animal placed in an exhibit

kolosy · 06-21-2021, 10:09 PM

am i the only one cringing at the sight of a cardboard box sitting on car paint?

kolosy · 06-21-2021, 10:17 PM

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made an F10 lighted ZHP shift knob work. on the plus side -- it looks awesome, and the leather is nicer. on the the minus, the nicer leather is thicker and so the snap ring doesn't clip in fully. i've spent some time with a dremel thinning it out and got it close enough for now, may have to go back for another pass or 10 if it starts popping out.

looks great, giant pain in the ass to do.

XKxRome0ox · 06-22-2021, 07:02 PM

So I ordered a set of TPMS
The tire shop showed me that the valve stem was not fitting properly with my wheel
Wtf
The valve stem and the cover(?) left too much room at the wheel
Do I need to know what length the valve stem has to be?
This is ridiculous

aznazasin · 06-22-2021, 11:31 PM

Threw on my TEs after a wash. Really digging how they look.

Ajolives · 06-23-2021, 06:24 AM

A/C is acting up, took over a minute to blow cold after sitting for a couple days. Bought a DIY charging can just for S&G to see how the refrigerant was and I was right at 45-50 psi for low pressure, which is a bit high (93 degrees full-ass Fl humidity). Thinking of buying the proper gauges to troubleshoot or just send it off to a pro. Right in time for summer!!

XKxRome0ox · 06-23-2021, 11:07 AM

new Conti ECS tires mounted

but wtffffff ... i need to figure out this TPMS not fitting issue

HGreen335 · 06-23-2021, 12:08 PM

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new Conti ECS tires mounted

but wtffffff ... i need to figure out this TPMS not fitting issue

From what I remember with my 335i there was a different tpms based on what your build year/date is. Wouldn't doubt the M3 has something similar.

XKxRome0ox · 06-23-2021, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by HGreen335

From what I remember with my 335i there was a different tpms based on what your build year/date is. Wouldn't doubt the M3 has something similar.

i got the right frequency/programmed ones
but the stem does not physically fit
it's a first for me

is it because it's made for the E9x wheel and i'm using F8x wheels? ... that just seems ridiculous though
i thought TPMS stems would be pretty much universal

SAMM3Y · 06-23-2021, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

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Originally Posted by HGreen335

From what I remember with my 335i there was a different tpms based on what your build year/date is. Wouldn't doubt the M3 has something similar.

i got the right frequency/programmed ones
but the stem does not physically fit
it's a first for me

is it because it's made for the E9x wheel and i'm using F8x wheels? ... that just seems ridiculous though
i thought TPMS stems would be pretty much universal

Pretty sure the valve stems are replaceable/interchangeable. Surprised the tire shop didn't just sell you the right stems.

tbuck · 06-23-2021, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Acap14

Started installing my Harrop S/C Saturday. Made good progress today…

Looking great! I was expecting mine to get here this week, but it has been held up for some reason. If it doesn't move by tomorrow I will call Mike and see if he can find out whats going on. He did mention someone else's Harrop got held by customs for a bit for some reason.... UGH!!!

E90325M · 06-23-2021, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by aznazasin

Threw on my TEs after a wash. Really digging how they look.

Looking great on TEs.

Peertwelve · 06-23-2021, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ajolives

A/C is acting up, took over a minute to blow cold after sitting for a couple days. Bought a DIY charging can just for S&G to see how the refrigerant was and I was right at 45-50 psi for low pressure, which is a bit high (93 degrees full-ass Fl humidity). Thinking of buying the proper gauges to troubleshoot or just send it off to a pro. Right in time for summer!!

Th a/c blower motor in my wife's q5 died on the hottest day of the year (Monday). of course it did! Hope you get it sorted!

BeaterM3 · 06-23-2021, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ubersmooth

Found a shop in Texas that will get me a driveshaft in 8-10 days. Finally got the ball rolling on all the repairs, hoping in by mid July the car will be driving again!

I ended up just buying a low mileaged driveshaft from a parted out M3 for $300 and it did the trick.

XKxRome0ox · 06-23-2021, 06:48 PM

My car won't unlock or lock properly
My car won't unlock when I touch the door handle anymore
Only passenger side doors lock and unlock with the key fob button...
The center lock button inside only locks the driver's door and doesn't unlock anything
What the heck is going on?

XKxRome0ox · 06-23-2021, 06:52 PM

I will start by disconnecting the battery

Peertwelve · 06-23-2021, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

My car won't unlock or lock properly
My car won't unlock when I touch the door handle anymore
Only passenger side doors lock and unlock with the key fob button...
The center lock button inside only locks the driver's door and doesn't unlock anything
What the heck is going on?

I'm not sure. My car had similar issues ages ago. There was an issue with locking electronics popping a fuse. But iirc that was affecting both doors. Maybe something in here. https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=11827119

ShaunT123 · 06-23-2021, 08:39 PM

Installed my new Sparco QRT-R today with Macht Schnell mounts! I can't wait to experience it while sitting in LA traffic

06-21-2021, 03:03 PM	#16611
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06-21-2021, 05:29 PM	#16612
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06-21-2021, 05:29 PM	#16613
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06-21-2021, 05:44 PM	#16614
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kolosy BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 3485 Rep 3,630 Posts Drives: over potholes Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	in other news... new hotness made an F10 lighted ZHP shift knob work. on the plus side -- it looks awesome, and the leather is nicer. on the the minus, the nicer leather is thicker and so the snap ring doesn't clip in fully. i've spent some time with a dremel thinning it out and got it close enough for now, may have to go back for another pass or 10 if it starts popping out. looks great, giant pain in the ass to do. __________________ Current '20 AG X7M50 (daily + track tow), M4 GTS (track), '21 X3 M40i (wife) Recent Past '11 E90 M3 (track), '21 DG X5MC, '22 BG G82, '12 E92 M3 ZCP, '08 E93 M3, '18 F80 ZCP, '04 E46 M3 Cleaning out my garage -- stuff for sale
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06-22-2021, 07:02 PM	#16618
XKxRome0ox e90noob 1632 Rep 1,890 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	So I ordered a set of TPMS The tire shop showed me that the valve stem was not fitting properly with my wheel Wtf The valve stem and the cover(?) left too much room at the wheel Do I need to know what length the valve stem has to be? This is ridiculous __________________ 2008 E90 M3 / LCI trunk + euro tail swap Production date - 2008-04-22
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06-22-2021, 11:31 PM	#16619
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06-23-2021, 06:24 AM	#16620
Ajolives Major 1173 Rep 1,069 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW M5 [0.00] 2008 BMW M3 [10.00] 2019 Audi SQ5 [0.00]	A/C is acting up, took over a minute to blow cold after sitting for a couple days. Bought a DIY charging can just for S&G to see how the refrigerant was and I was right at 45-50 psi for low pressure, which is a bit high (93 degrees full-ass Fl humidity). Thinking of buying the proper gauges to troubleshoot or just send it off to a pro. Right in time for summer!!
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06-23-2021, 11:07 AM	#16621
XKxRome0ox e90noob 1632 Rep 1,890 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	new Conti ECS tires mounted but wtffffff ... i need to figure out this TPMS not fitting issue __________________ 2008 E90 M3 / LCI trunk + euro tail swap Production date - 2008-04-22
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06-23-2021, 06:48 PM	#16629
XKxRome0ox e90noob 1632 Rep 1,890 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	My car won't unlock or lock properly My car won't unlock when I touch the door handle anymore Only passenger side doors lock and unlock with the key fob button... The center lock button inside only locks the driver's door and doesn't unlock anything What the heck is going on? __________________ 2008 E90 M3 / LCI trunk + euro tail swap Production date - 2008-04-22
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XKxRome0ox e90noob 1632 Rep 1,890 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	I will start by disconnecting the battery __________________ 2008 E90 M3 / LCI trunk + euro tail swap Production date - 2008-04-22
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06-23-2021, 08:39 PM	#16632
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