What have you done with or to your M3 today?

CamasM3e93 · 09-19-2021, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bhowelett

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Originally Posted by Grip Addict

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Originally Posted by bhowelett

I've never taken one racing, but the racing that day looked a little slow. I didn't see too many times where you really got up high into the revs and picked up some good speed. Was this due to the track, the cars in front of you, or just not wanting to push it?

Oh it was designed to be a first ever track experience for the other 3 cars. I did it so I could experience the track for dirt cheap.

So to answer your question. Due to the cars in front of me, mainly the instructor Miata wanting to keep the speeds low for the newbie drivers.

You are right, I don't think my shift lights came on the whole time I was at the track that day. Still a fun experience. Like imagine a track day where the risk to your car is even lower. Almost like street driving, but speeding, but not worrying about red/blue lights behind you.

Ah, makes sense now. Thanks for the clarification!

I would like to run on the track some day, but I have the vert. But then again, maybe taking the vert to a track , where the speeds are lower, like you did would be okay.

I took my e93 to the track for a high performance driving event in June. Totally doable and I probably was more nimble than 40% of the cars there. But most tracks require hardtop up if you don't have a roll cage. I thought the car was a little top heavy on the track that way but PIR in Portland has a couple wicked corners. When I drive canyons top down, I'd wager the maneuverability rivals the coupe. (Lowers the center of gravity)

XKxRome0ox · 09-20-2021, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by InnerBlueSkies

Bought some stuff.

For you daily drivers out there, got the infamous door lock actuator fail. $199 for the driver's side or $66 for both.

seems like a no brainer
please let us know how the DIY goes for the door actuators

i had a blown fuse and replaced just the fuse
don't know if i will need to replace the actuator as well
probably should plan on it

XKxRome0ox · 09-20-2021, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Vuu

I guess 99,999 is next

oh well
missed 88,888 ... i guess i have to look forward to 99,999

Idfkman · 09-20-2021, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

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Originally Posted by Vuu

I guess 99,999 is next

oh well
missed 88,888 ... i guess i have to look forward to 99,999

It was a sad drive home when I missed 123,456 lol

Davey27 · 09-20-2021, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by InnerBlueSkies

Bought some stuff.

For you daily drivers out there, got the infamous door lock actuator fail. $199 for the driver's side or $66 for both.

Is this the issue where once locked, the door won't open from inside (using the inside handle)? Happens to both rear doors, whenever I drive someone in the backseat, I have to act as their chauffeur to let them out. Would love to know if this solves that problem!

InnerBlueSkies · 09-20-2021, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Davey27

Is this the issue where once locked, the door won't open from inside (using the inside handle)? Happens to both rear doors, whenever I drive someone in the backseat, I have to act as their chauffeur to let them out. Would love to know if this solves that problem!

My issue specifically was about 3-4 months of chatter whenever I unlocked and opened the driver's door. Eventually, central locking would not unlock or lock the drivers door. All other doors open/lock/unlock with remote and central locking except Driver's.

Unlike your situation, pulling the driver's door handle unlocks/opens the car.

Are you sure that the child safety lock isn't activated? Check

XKxRome0ox · 09-20-2021, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Davey27

Is this the issue where once locked, the door won't open from inside (using the inside handle)? Happens to both rear doors, whenever I drive someone in the backseat, I have to act as their chauffeur to let them out. Would love to know if this solves that problem!

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Originally Posted by InnerBlueSkies

My issue specifically was about 3-4 months of chatter whenever I unlocked and opened the driver's door. Eventually, central locking would not unlock or lock the drivers door. All other doors open/lock/unlock with remote and central locking except Driver's.

Unlike your situation, pulling the driver's door handle unlocks/opens the car.

Are you sure that the child safety lock isn't activated? Check

yea.. i'd check child safety lock first
lol

o_g · 09-21-2021, 11:43 AM

I had the stock rod bearings and motor mounts replaced at my Indy last week. Car is at 136k kms and replacement BE Bearings and ARP bolts installed.

The OE bearings had a fair but of wear. The new motor mounts increase some vibration when idling.

The Indy recommended Motul 300V and the engine feels completely different now. The oil is likely overkill for my application, but the engine runs silky smooth compared to LM 10W60.

Johal E32 · 09-21-2021, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by o_g

I had the stock rod bearings and motor mounts replaced at my Indy last week. Car is at 136k kms and replacement BE Bearings and ARP bolts installed.

The OE bearings had a fair but of wear. The new motor mounts increase some vibration when idling.

The Indy recommended Motul 300V and the engine feels completely different now. The oil is likely overkill for my application, but the engine runs silky smooth compared to LM 10W60.

Which weight 300V did your Indy recommend?

o_g · 09-21-2021, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Johal E32

Which weight 300V did your Indy recommend?

It's running 15W50.

There are a number of prior discussions on this oil, which I just found after a Google search:
https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1487392

Longboarder · 09-21-2021, 07:09 PM

My M3 became a big boy today. No more diaper.

Blindside_137 · 09-22-2021, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Longboarder

My M3 became a big boy today. No more diaper.

Gorgeous! How are you liking it!?

Longboarder · 09-22-2021, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Blindside_137

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Originally Posted by Longboarder

My M3 became a big boy today. No more diaper.

Gorgeous! How are you liking it!?

I've never had just the akra with a stock x pipe. I had the Akra full evo and also Akra with the MRF catless X. This is waaaaay more tame.

A little more "bassy" in the lower rpms vs stock. The DCT shifts are much more pronounced which I like. But at WOT I cant tell the difference in sound from stock to be perfectly honest. It's fine I want it quiet.

The most noticeable difference oddly was in performance. Because it adds 0.0 more horsepower. But first gear seems to rev a little quicker and there is a lot more chirp on the 1-2 shift as a result of less weight in the rear. Going to need to dragy it to see if it made any actual performance difference from the weight savings.

Throatpunch · 09-23-2021, 09:11 AM

Sigh… both sides of my e93 underbody brace are stripped and i cant get it out

_paolo · 09-24-2021, 12:17 AM

Popped the hood to motivate myself to do the VC Gaskets

slowe90m3 · 09-25-2021, 11:21 AM

Has anyone replaced their windshield cowl due to having wet floorboards after a heavy rain? I did mine today and the replacement from FCPEuro seems of less quality and fit and I have gaps between window and seal.

InnerBlueSkies · 09-25-2021, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by slowe90m3

Has anyone replaced their windshield cowl due to having wet floorboards after a heavy rain? I did mine today and the replacement from FCPEuro seems of less quality and fit and I have gaps between window and seal.

Do you have a link to the part number or pictures of the install. I'd return it if your confident you did the install correctly.

Davisca455 · 09-25-2021, 01:40 PM

My SC kit is getting up there in years and mileage, and some of the rubber bits are starting to show their age.
I sourced some replacement hose from Amazon and my local auto parts store, but direct replacement parts are still available from GP-Infinitas.

Also, I didn't like the width of the hose clamps originally provided in the kit, they seemed too wide and I always worried the hose would slip out from under the clamp (only happened when the blowoff valves failed).

Found some narrow clamps on the McMaster Carr website that seem like a better solution.
(I also like that the narrow clamps have flaired edges to keep them from digging into the soft hose material)

slowe90m3 · 09-26-2021, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by InnerBlueSkies

Do you have a link to the part number or pictures of the install. I'd return it if your confident you did the install correctly.

yes, correct part and installed carefully and correctly. look at this:

InnerBlueSkies · 09-26-2021, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by slowe90m3

yes, correct part and installed carefully and correctly. look at this:

I'd send the link to your video to FCP for guidance, other option is expose to heat for a couple of days to see if it doesn't improve fitment. I've never done the install before, there was no tape underneath, perhaps use a bead of sealant?

Dpc2u · 09-26-2021, 04:15 PM

Last night the wife asked me to go test how stable the camera mount is that we came up with for the E93. Had to make a quick run to Mexico.

Watch "Audio. "Test camera stabilization," she said. Meanwhile, somewhere in Mexico... BMW E93 M3." on YouTube

tbuck · 09-26-2021, 05:34 PM

That looks pretty good! What did you come up with and what type of camera are you using? I had a window mount for a cell phone that worked fairly well with most cars, but not the M3. I guess the acceleration this thing puts down is a bit much as the top always tilts down now.

And the highways to Mexico are rather busy these days, lol!

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Last night the wife asked me to go test how stable the camera mount is that we came up with for the E93. Had to make a quick run to Mexico.

Watch "Audio. "Test camera stabilization," she said. Meanwhile, somewhere in Mexico... BMW E93 M3." on YouTube

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slowe90m3 Private 101 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW E90 M3 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0)	Replaced Windshield Cowl Has anyone replaced their windshield cowl due to having wet floorboards after a heavy rain? I did mine today and the replacement from FCPEuro seems of less quality and fit and I have gaps between window and seal.
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Davisca455 Captain 2242 Rep 867 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Davis, California iTrader: (0)	My SC kit is getting up there in years and mileage, and some of the rubber bits are starting to show their age. I sourced some replacement hose from Amazon and my local auto parts store, but direct replacement parts are still available from GP-Infinitas. Also, I didn't like the width of the hose clamps originally provided in the kit, they seemed too wide and I always worried the hose would slip out from under the clamp (only happened when the blowoff valves failed). Found some narrow clamps on the McMaster Carr website that seem like a better solution. (I also like that the narrow clamps have flaired edges to keep them from digging into the soft hose material) Attached Images __________________ Chris, 2008 E92 Last edited by Davisca455; 09-25-2021 at 03:47 PM..
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