What have you done with or to your M3 today?

[MaximusB]

Originally Posted by ItsGary

Currently at the conclusion it could be the MAF or O2 Sensors.

Also got my new belts!

Our cars don’t use a MAF sensor. It has MAP sensor but all it does is read manifold pressure, and nothing really affects it. You’ll get a code if either O2 or MAP is faulty.

[ItsGary]

Originally Posted by MaximusB

Our cars don't use a MAF sensor. It has MAP sensor but all it does is read manifold pressure, and nothing really affects it. You'll get a code if either O2 or MAP is faulty.

I meant the intake sensor that's connected to the plenum, as for O2, it won't always give you a code, I was at a BMW Service Techs house, he said they don't always give a fault code, and another member said it could be a stored fault code

[Not Sure]

Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

Swapped the MPE for Supersprint Race!

what are your thoughts so far?

[NeverL8]

Originally Posted by Bomiz

Since it's hard to find/produce a carbon fiber replacement for the ac/stereo trim. I tried this stick on option that was cheap. And it actually turned out pretty good. Fitment is good also

IMG_20180522_143118 by Bomiz, on Flickr
IMG_20180522_143141 by Bomiz, on Flickr
IMG_20180522_143129 by Bomiz, on Flickr

That looks good! How much did it cost you?

[Ngilbe36]

Originally Posted by Bomiz

Since it's hard to find/produce a carbon fiber replacement for the ac/stereo trim. I tried this stick on option that was cheap. And it actually turned out pretty good. Fitment is good also

Bomiz, on Flickr

You have 2 different weave and finish carbon fiber right next to one another and one of them is a sticker over plastic. Not a fan.

EDIT:
Sorry I sound like a d*ck. To each his own! If you like it, that is all that matters. Forget what I think, "I'm just a peckerwood who lives in the hills with too many guns."

[m3jala]

Originally Posted by Ngilbe36

You have 2 different weave and finish carbon fiber right next to one another and one of them is a sticker over plastic. Not a fan.

Not to poop on the party, but same sentiment here. It is too much in my view not to mention the difference and weave and fact one is super shiny and the other not.

Poop aside, glad you had a project you enjoyed and are happy with the result. The work itself looks stellar! If I did that, think I'd be cursing bubbles and ironing out wrinkles for the next 9 years.

[PAM3Guy]

Originally Posted by ItsGary

trying to figure out why my fuel mileage just took a dump on itself. Was getting 380km-450km a tank, 350 in sport, now im barely making 250 km

250-300 (150-180 miles per tank) is my normal mileage, but then 95% of my driving is local, around town, stoplight to stoplight. I assume you are mostly highway?
O2 sensors, perhaps?

[Crazy8.M3]

Originally Posted by PortoM3

How easy was it to remove the M button? I can't find any youtube videos on that. Just the videos on the start/stop button removal. thanks.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...5#post23148475

Little easier than I thought. Hopefully you don't have to do a lot of work to get your M button to fit. It'll look real nice once it's in there!

[6ixSpd]

Originally Posted by Not Sure

what are your thoughts so far?

Absolutely loving it! There's a lot more bass and deep V8 rumble in the low RPMs now, something I missed from my previous E39 M5's crazy exhaust setup. Yet it still screams up top like the MPE. There's a decent amount of drone below 2500 RPM but since I'm rarely ever in that RPM range I don't really mind.

Here's a clip of revving and a take-off from the outside. Headphones are a must otherwise it totally misses the bassy exhaust tones.

Short clip of in cabin sound with the windows down:

[m3jala]

Drove out of town 60 miles over lunch to get it past the new warranty 1000 mile requirement. I like these silly excuses to get out into the country and drive.

[Iyzmi]

Originally Posted by m3jala

Drove out of town 60 miles over lunch to get it past the new warranty 1000 mile requirement. I like these silly excuses to get out into the country and drive.

What is the 1000 mile requirement?

[m3jala]

Originally Posted by Iyzmi

What is the 1000 mile requirement?

Warranty I purchased activates after minimum of 1 month and 1000 miles, I guess so you don't have a known issue and after 50 miles say "oh hey, this broke!"

[spazzyfry123]

Ceiling collapsed in the garage due to a neighbor's faulty water heater a couple days back. Thankfully I actually took the Bimmer to work that day because the collapsed area is right above the hood of where I park.

So of course it has been thunderstorm city here this week and I don't have the E90's home! Get to put some miles on the car while things get fixed up at least.

[ItsGary]

Originally Posted by PACarGuy

250-300 (150-180 miles per tank) is my normal mileage, but then 95% of my driving is local, around town, stoplight to stoplight. I assume you are mostly highway?
O2 sensors, perhaps?

Originally Posted by PACarGuy

250-300 (150-180 miles per tank) is my normal mileage, but then 95% of my driving is local, around town, stoplight to stoplight. I assume you are mostly highway?
O2 sensors, perhaps?

Not really highway but I don't really get hit by red lights, even then I've done a few highway runs and it's pretty bad, wouldn't be surprised if it's O2 sensors, and it's not a bad idea to replace them at my mileage either

[Bomiz]

Originally Posted by m3jala

Not to poop on the party, but same sentiment here. It is too much in my view not to mention the difference and weave and fact one is super shiny and the other not.

Poop aside, glad you had a project you enjoyed and are happy with the result. The work itself looks stellar! If I did that, think I'd be cursing bubbles and ironing out wrinkles for the next 9 years.

Originally Posted by TheRussski

That looks good! How much did it cost you?

Originally Posted by Ngilbe36

You have 2 different weave and finish carbon fiber right next to one another and one of them is a sticker over plastic. Not a fan.

EDIT:
Sorry I sound like a d*ck. To each his own! If you like it, that is all that matters. Forget what I think, "I'm just a peckerwood who lives in the hills with too many guns."

I completely understand. I just installed it, and haven't really sat in the car yet to let it bother me. I paid $30 for it so it's not a big deal throwing it away if it does.

[m3jala]

Originally Posted by Bomiz

I completely understand. I just installed it, and haven't really sat in the car yet to let it bother me. I paid $30 for it so it's not a big deal throwing it away if it does.

Part of the whole process of enjoying these cars!

[blowbackpolicy]

Originally Posted by Bomiz

I completely understand. I just installed it, and haven't really sat in the car yet to let it bother me. I paid $30 for it so it's not a big deal throwing it away if it does.

Where did you buy the console overlay? It looks great!

[Bomiz]

Originally Posted by blowbackpolicy

Where did you buy the console overlay? It looks great!

That part I sent off to have it re-done in carbon fiber.

[Cbozz]

Retrofitted front PDC. Works flawlessly and sensors, well, you can't really see them!!!
Rear PDC was retrofitted as well but 3 years back.

[ItsGary]

Originally Posted by Cbozz

Retrofitted front PDC. Works flawlessly and sensors, well, you can't really see them!!!
Rear PDC was retrofitted as well but 3 years back.

Legend.


what rings are those?

[6ixSpd]

Originally Posted by Cbozz

Retrofitted front PDC. Works flawlessly and sensors, well, you can't really see them!!!
Rear PDC was retrofitted as well but 3 years back.

Nice! Wish I had the patience to do this retrofit. I'd love to have front PDC on both cars, they already have the rear.

[Tewie]

Practiced with some matte vinyl wrap on some random pieces. Peeled off the hood vent, but now I'm more satisfied with the red start/stop after covering the stainless steel ring.