What have you done with or to your M3 today?

Munichm3 · 10-21-2017, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jd501

Thank you, trying to get the gills out. Tried the packing tape method a couple times and can't seem to pull hard enough. I'll give it another go.

You have to yank exceptionally hard. Especially if they’ve never been removed, I use a combination of the tape and yanking, worse that can happen is it breaks

Munichm3 · 10-21-2017, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by timothy2001

Had three step paint correction and Ceramic Pro applied. Had no idea how hammered my paint was as it had enough wax on it to hide most of the damage and without looking close you really did not notice.

Looks incredible now.

I’m loving the bronzeish wheels with the black!

SDPLV · 10-21-2017, 09:10 PM

Bought one of these streaming Bluetooth hacks after randomly coming across it on Youtube while looking at E90 videos...had no idea this even existed.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...6afe24ffb177e9

thkfast · 10-21-2017, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by timothy2001

Had three step paint correction and Ceramic Pro applied. Had no idea how hammered my paint was as it had enough wax on it to hide most of the damage and without looking close you really did not notice.

Looks incredible now.

Whoa! What a difference! Did you DIY or have to pay a detail company? How much does something like that cost? $500?

Dlpfcb · 10-22-2017, 12:01 AM

That’s nuts the condition it was in.

jd501 · 10-22-2017, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Munichm3

You have to yank exceptionally hard. Especially if they’ve never been removed, I use a combination of the tape and yanking, worse that can happen is it breaks

My big fear is I get one side out but not the other. I'm actually considering pliers over a towel at this point.

nydog · 10-22-2017, 09:22 AM

Installed high kick rear spoiler

Dlpfcb · 10-22-2017, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by nydog

Installed high kick rear spoiler

Where did you get that spoiler looks spot on.

Helmsman · 10-22-2017, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by timothy2001

Had three step paint correction and Ceramic Pro applied. Had no idea how hammered my paint was as it had enough wax on it to hide most of the damage and without looking close you really did not notice.

Looks incredible now.

Wow what a nice result Timothy! Makes me wonder what my paint looks like underneith the layers of wax...

WAKman · 10-22-2017, 10:23 AM

Changed the oil. As usual, dropped about a quart on my garage floor. I've been changing oil for 40 years now and don't think I've ever done it cleanly.

Took the car for a drive to check the oil level, and had to run it for quite awhile--20 minutes--before it gave any reading. It was about 45 degrees here, and the car warmed up as usual. Just as I was seriously thinking the oil level sensor was broken it came on.

NRV · 10-22-2017, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Raek

Giving it a much needed detail after last weekend's super wet car show.

WOW ! Your car is great !
What color is it ?

McSwine · 10-22-2017, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by WAKman

Changed the oil. As usual, dropped about a quart on my garage floor. I've been changing oil for 40 years now and don't think I've ever done it cleanly.

Did you get it in your hair like I usually do?

GORDON.M3 · 10-22-2017, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by nydog

Installed high kick rear spoiler

beautiful. I'm planning to install that on my Space Grey E92 M3 also!

Montaver · 10-23-2017, 03:32 PM

Dropped into ACM for some coding and GTS DCT. Shifts are very crisp, and feels smoother in less aggressive modes.

NoHedge · 10-23-2017, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Varsani

New shift Raceseng Ashiko knob and front lip

What lip is that?

M43S7RO · 10-23-2017, 06:58 PM

Did you have a leak/overheating issues at 50k miles? Sounds early for those types of issues.

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Originally Posted by superchink

Sounds like what I did last week.

Summary:

Valve cover gaskets
Upper timing cover gaskets
Engine fan
Thermostat
Spark plugs
Brakes & rotors (warranty replacement)
Oil change (OEM weight)

Drives great, of course. I have a little over 50k miles on it.

Next is probably tires. Keeping an eye on the Blackstone reports, but so far so good.

Here’s a shot of the motor during the work:

Patrón · 10-24-2017, 10:08 AM

windshield molding replacement Sunday, Airbag recall on Monday (after a year of waiting)

vincE92M3 · 10-24-2017, 10:54 PM

Installed my Euro bumper and replaced felt corners! Took longer than expected; the bolts on the side were a pain.

Varsani · 10-25-2017, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by NoHedge

What lip is that?

VRS carbon fiber front lip. Mod carbon carries it along with eBay sellers made in China. Not guaranteed to have to best fitment from eBay.

Patrón · 10-25-2017, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by vincE92M3

Installed my Euro bumper and replaced felt corners! Took longer than expected; the bolts on the side were a pain.

did you purchase the felt corners individually?

vincE92M3 · 10-25-2017, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Patrón

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Originally Posted by vincE92M3

Installed my Euro bumper and replaced felt corners! Took longer than expected; the bolts on the side were a pain.

did you purchase the felt corners individually?

Yes

ItsGary · 10-25-2017, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

Damn, there it is! Hope you bounce back and find yourself in another E9X M3 soon. You should seriously sue or at least get that guy off the roads before he kills someone.

I knew I wasn't losing my mind! Ha!

Going to try and get him off the road, my girlfriend was just hit by an older guy too while walking on the sidewalk, he drove off so its considered a hit and run now. It would be kinda funny if it was the same guy who hit my car lol.

Anyways they haven't moved my car yet still in the tow yard after they said it would be towed to a body shop for an estimate

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WAKman Second Lieutenant 425 Rep 258 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3, 1985 Porsche 911 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Changed the oil. As usual, dropped about a quart on my garage floor. I've been changing oil for 40 years now and don't think I've ever done it cleanly. Took the car for a drive to check the oil level, and had to run it for quite awhile--20 minutes--before it gave any reading. It was about 45 degrees here, and the car warmed up as usual. Just as I was seriously thinking the oil level sensor was broken it came on.
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