What have you done with or to your M3 today?

jd501 · 11-15-2017, 12:07 PM

CF Gills.

Right side blinker went out, had the CF gills / tinted blinkers from IND sitting in my closet for months, finally motivated to install them.

I couldn't get the stupid things out myself, took it to the bodyshop to unclip from the inside.

Subtle change, but it was the last piece of chrome trim on the car so I'm happy with them.

zipper228 · 11-15-2017, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gordon@

I'm starting to really appreciate the black wheels look on the E92 platform. before I hated black wheels for some reason. but now I start to like it since owning a Space Grey E92.

I'm biased but I agree, SG on black looks fantastic

PAM3Guy · 11-15-2017, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by zipper228

I'm biased but I agree, SG on black looks fantastic

Especially w/black side gills and kidney grills...yum. Part of me wants to have my ZCP's powder coated gloss black too, but I like being able to go back and forth...

Iyzmi · 11-15-2017, 02:57 PM

Black hides the details of the wheel unless you're 2 feet away. Gunmetal is the answer.

GORDON.M3 · 11-15-2017, 03:36 PM

I feel like gunmetal on grey is too many shades of grey...

PAM3Guy · 11-15-2017, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Iyzmi

Black hides the details of the wheel unless you're 2 feet away. Gunmetal is the answer.

I do know what you mean by detail on black wheels gets lost but that's also why I prefer gloss black, as the details show better.

I've had gunmetal wheels on prior grey/charcoal cars and it's OK, but IMHO needs to be offset by polished (lighter) aluminum or black lip or it looks a bit monochrome to me.

rdoctor · 11-15-2017, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by PACarGuy

Thanks! Ideally these 220M wheels need some spacers, but I do really like the gloss black look. A nice change of pace from the silver ZCP's. Sorry for this crappy phone pic.

Every color wheel looks good on space gray

GORDON.M3 · 11-16-2017, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by rdoctor

Every color wheel looks good on space gray

Even red!

notouching · 11-18-2017, 06:17 PM

Wash and wax:

dkracing · 11-18-2017, 07:00 PM

I put a new oil cap on because the old one had a tear in the gasket part underneath somehow.

I miss the old one that said BMW Performance on it, this just has an oil can on it.

deseroner · 11-18-2017, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dkracing

I put a new oil cap on because the old one had a tear in the gasket part underneath somehow.

I miss the old one that said BMW Performance on it, this just has an oil can on it.

I got the e46m on mine , no more leaks so far

Helmsman · 11-19-2017, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by notouching

Wash and wax:

Car looks great Notouching! Deserves a proper introduction, don't believe I've seen one, no?
Btw LOVE your nickname. right on what I keep tell anyone coming close to my M3 - better not touch the paint mate!

buddalun · 11-19-2017, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by notouching

Wash and wax:

Perfect.

notouching · 11-19-2017, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Helmsman

Car looks great Notouching! Deserves a proper introduction, don't believe I've seen one, no?
Btw LOVE your nickname. right on what I keep tell anyone coming close to my M3 - better not touch the paint mate!

Eh, I don't really have much to share in introduction. Been mostly lurking around forums and reading up on technical/maintenance topics.

Got the car about a month ago, an AW ZCP '12 with Fox Red interior and sunroof, 40k miles. Got a Blackstone report on the oil that's been in the car for 5k miles before I got the car, it shows good numbers. Couple of weeks after purchase the car threw a code due to a bad brake vacuum pressure sensor, had to replace it.

My future plans for the car are mainly peace-of-mind-related: a clear bra on the front, swapping gears in the TAs, doing rod bearings and motor mounts. Car needs a new evaporator, but it's lower on the list.

Minor items planned are diff and trans fluids, spark plugs.

Scharbag · 11-19-2017, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

Gave her the final meal of 2017 and she's gone into her 5 month beauty sleep.

Winter sucks...

I just finished changing rod bearings, tranny fluid, steering fluid and diff fluid. She should be ready for spring!!!

We used to amuse ourselves in winter with ice racing...

Bet the M3 would be EPIC out there on bolted tires!!!

Shrike360 · 11-20-2017, 12:41 AM

Replaced spark plugs and popped in the MS stage 2 intake I picked up this weekend. Those rear plugs are definitely a PITA, woke up feeling a bit sore this morning from it. Definitely a smoother engine now, though, coupled with a more guttural intake noise.

Montaver · 11-20-2017, 09:00 AM

Wash and final coat of AMMO Skin, ready for winter. It was cold.

Raek · 11-20-2017, 09:18 AM

Just ordered BE bearings and new bolts. Gonna have that done before I put her away. Winter project = ESS 650

R3dliner · 11-20-2017, 01:15 PM

Wash and a quick detail

Raek · 11-20-2017, 04:53 PM

Fitted roof racks just to see how I like them. I do.

Now, to powdercoat/polish them and the bike attachments to match my wheels. Stay tuned!

turbo_joe · 11-20-2017, 05:05 PM

Ordered new wheels, gonna be a long 45 day wait for them to come in

spazzyfry123 · 11-20-2017, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Raek

Fitted roof racks just to see how I like them. I do.

Now, to powdercoat/polish them and the bike attachments to match my wheels. Stay tuned!

Is that Thule everything or is any bit of it OEM? How are they to install/remove? I'd consider them for a trip, wanted to toss my bike on, or if I was going to the track and needed a place to put some things I don't want in the car. But I'd also want them to come off pretty easy when it comes time to use the car like it was intended

11-15-2017, 12:07 PM	#4445
jd501 Lieutenant 422 Rep 408 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	CF Gills CF Gills. Right side blinker went out, had the CF gills / tinted blinkers from IND sitting in my closet for months, finally motivated to install them. I couldn't get the stupid things out myself, took it to the bodyshop to unclip from the inside. Subtle change, but it was the last piece of chrome trim on the car so I'm happy with them. Attached Images
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11-15-2017, 02:57 PM	#4448
Iyzmi Lieutenant Colonel 844 Rep 1,577 Posts Drives: E92 M3 6MT ESS625 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Midwest iTrader: (1)	Black hides the details of the wheel unless you're 2 feet away. Gunmetal is the answer. __________________
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11-15-2017, 03:36 PM	#4449
GORDON.M3 Brigadier General 1646 Rep 3,149 Posts Drives: E92 M3 • G05 X5 M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: LAX/YYZ/NRT iTrader: (12)	I feel like gunmetal on grey is too many shades of grey...
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11-18-2017, 06:17 PM	#4453
notouching Private First Class 68 Rep 160 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Wash and wax:
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11-18-2017, 07:00 PM	#4454
dkracing Banned 225 Rep 442 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Over there iTrader: (1)	I put a new oil cap on because the old one had a tear in the gasket part underneath somehow. I miss the old one that said BMW Performance on it, this just has an oil can on it.
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11-20-2017, 12:41 AM	#4460
Shrike360 Lieutenant 676 Rep 537 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3, 2021 Jaaaag Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: PDX, Oregon iTrader: (0)	Replaced spark plugs and popped in the MS stage 2 intake I picked up this weekend. Those rear plugs are definitely a PITA, woke up feeling a bit sore this morning from it. Definitely a smoother engine now, though, coupled with a more guttural intake noise.
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11-20-2017, 09:00 AM	#4461
Montaver Colonel 3098 Rep 2,040 Posts Drives: Z4M Roadster, RS6 Performance Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Wash and final coat of AMMO Skin, ready for winter. It was cold. Attached Images
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11-20-2017, 09:18 AM	#4462
Raek Major 930 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 08 M3, '17 Macan GTS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	Just ordered BE bearings and new bolts. Gonna have that done before I put her away. Winter project = ESS 650 __________________ I did a lot of things to it.
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11-20-2017, 01:15 PM	#4463
R3dliner Lieutenant Colonel 1014 Rep 1,933 Posts Drives: 18 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NYC iTrader: (5)	Wash and a quick detail
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11-20-2017, 04:53 PM	#4464
Raek Major 930 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 08 M3, '17 Macan GTS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	Fitted roof racks just to see how I like them. I do. Now, to powdercoat/polish them and the bike attachments to match my wheels. Stay tuned! __________________ I did a lot of things to it.
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11-20-2017, 05:05 PM	#4465
turbo_joe Lieutenant Colonel 1685 Rep 1,617 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: SOMD iTrader: (2)	Ordered new wheels, gonna be a long 45 day wait for them to come in
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