What have you done with or to your M3 today?

ItsGary · 12-28-2018, 12:30 AM

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I'm about to do my valve cover gasket's because there's a slight weep, should I do the plugs as pm? Car has 80k on it, purchased at a dealership 3 years and <4K miles ago. I don't know when/if they were changed last, what's the service interval on them? It's a weekend/track 3-4x a year car. Did you use NGK 4471's? Wasn't gonna change them just cuz but for $90 I guess I will. I was just never a believer on changing plugs on modern day cars for the sake of it..

NGK is the supplier for BMW, no point in buying the BMW branded ones.

I believe the service interval is 37.5k or 39.5k, I forget what people say. Doesn't kill to change them anyways if you think they haven't been done.

You should always change the plugs on a used vehicle you purchase, free up that power.

Solo_M_Tech · 12-28-2018, 06:14 AM

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finally changed my plugs. didnt have a misfire or anything, just routine, but overdue maintenance. these have 47k miles on them. The consistancy of wear is a good sign that my dear S65 is living a healthy life!

I'm about to do my valve cover gasket's because there's a slight weep, should I do the plugs as pm? Car has 80k on it, purchased at a dealership 3 years and <4K miles ago. I don't know when/if they were changed last, what's the service interval on them? It's a weekend/track 3-4x a year car. Did you use NGK 4471's? Wasn't gonna change them just cuz but for $90 I guess I will. I was just never a believer on changing plugs on modern day cars for the sake of it..

Yes I would change them and yes I used NGK plugs.

SDPLV · 12-28-2018, 06:26 AM

Been putting way too many miles on the M (~105k!), in both sh*tty weather, and piss poor road conditions. Was starting to get more and more frustrated.

Decided to buy a used beater with a full warranty (Camry Hybrid) so I could stop using the M3 for my daily commute and drive the sh*t out of it without worry.

redoubt · 12-28-2018, 06:30 AM

I am getting ready to put her to sleep for the next 3 months......I have never driven it in Winter.....no snow.....no ice......no sand.....no salt.....I love my car and waxed it last week.....will enjoy it a few more weeks while the weather continues to be mild....car has 22,000 miles on it and I have enjoyed every one of them !!

ItsGary · 12-28-2018, 04:43 PM

I like to go through car washes that do the undercarriage

wfdeacon88 · 12-28-2018, 05:23 PM

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thanks... Had my Bearings done three weeks ago, thus far, oil sensor has been steady at the top line of full. I don't have a way to lift the car, so hopefully it's something that can wait until I can get to my Indy hopefully tomorrow.

If you just had your bearings done and are now leaking oil I would assume that its your oil pan gasket. But you wont know for sure until you or the shop who did your bearings gets under there.

My shop put it on a lift today.. It was coming from the top side of the engine, around the valve cover. Wasn't the cap, but since it was already covered in some oil, couldn't tell exactly where it was coming from.. they cleaned it up and will do a thorough inspection when I take it in for an oil change in a few weeks. Oil level is still full and they said no immediate issues with driving. I hope it's not a valve cover leak... I know nothing about that job, from what I've read today, looks like a pain in the wallet. Anyone have any other ideas?

roastbeef · 12-28-2018, 09:08 PM

Changed the rear window trim... surprisingly easy!

Scrippy · 12-28-2018, 09:13 PM

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Changed the rear window trim... surprisingly easy!

This is one of the easiest and most rewarding fixes. I did my front and back after 5 years. Can't beat a $40 fix! Cali sun destroys shit. Where you at Roastbeef?

MLife614 · 12-28-2018, 09:15 PM

Worth it...imo, easy to swap wheels as needed and work on car when doing brake and wheel cleaning 😎👍👍👍

roastbeef · 12-28-2018, 09:16 PM

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Changed the rear window trim... surprisingly easy!

This is one of the easiest and most rewarding fixes. I did my front and back after 5 years. Can't beat a $40 fix! Cali sun destroys shit. Where you at Roastbeef?

City of orange. I watched a diy video and was so pissed I snoozed on this for like two years.

MLife614 · 12-28-2018, 09:22 PM

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I'm definitely a fan. Here's my winter set. Powdercoated them last year before the season.

We have same setup, I use mine here in Ohio weather, and my ZCP for summer😎👍

MLife614 · 12-28-2018, 09:26 PM

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Just installed a new steering wheel today that I ordered a while back!

We are practically cousins😎👍 great steering wheel!!! Enjoy

SAMM3Y · 12-28-2018, 11:06 PM

Just did a California gold clay bar. Gonna hit it with some sonax wax now.. reflection looks great for an 08' that was left in the sun for a lot of its life..

Scrippy · 12-28-2018, 11:29 PM

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Changed the rear window trim... surprisingly easy!

This is one of the easiest and most rewarding fixes. I did my front and back after 5 years. Can't beat a $40 fix! Cali sun destroys shit. Where you at Roastbeef?

City of orange. I watched a diy video and was so pissed I snoozed on this for like two years.

Right on! What color is your M? I'll keep my peepers open for you. I love in LA but have work locations in OC.

yauchun8033 · 12-29-2018, 03:16 AM

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yauchun8033 · 12-29-2018, 03:19 AM

[IMG][/IMG]bad frm or

roastbeef · 12-29-2018, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

Changed the rear window trim... surprisingly easy!

This is one of the easiest and most rewarding fixes. I did my front and back after 5 years. Can't beat a $40 fix! Cali sun destroys shit. Where you at Roastbeef?

City of orange. I watched a diy video and was so pissed I snoozed on this for like two years.

Right on! What color is your M? I'll keep my peepers open for you. I love in LA but have work locations in OC.

Space grey, but I daily drive a smart car.

AC/DC · 12-29-2018, 08:39 AM

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We are practically cousins😎👍 great steering wheel!!! Enjoy

Very nice; I like the blue theme you have going

PAM3Guy · 12-29-2018, 09:44 AM

Just got her back from the dealer after some warranty work:
New DCT mechatronics seal and fluid
New valve cover gaskets and spark plugs
New thermostat and coolant sensor and fresh coolant

Oh how I missed her...

Soden82 · 12-29-2018, 10:45 AM

Might be purchasing my first M3 on Monday if it's priced right...mileage is higher than I like but it has the options I want

wfdeacon88 · 12-29-2018, 02:52 PM

installed new OEM taillights I got from getbmwparts... surprisingly cheap at 108 for the pair.

wfdeacon88 · 12-29-2018, 03:08 PM

How long would you guys say I have left on these valve covers? It's a 2009 with 100K miles.

I just spent ~ $5K on BE bearings/mounts, new plugs, underbelly pan, tires.... if I need more mandatory 'work' done on this car in the next month or two, I'm going to need to also hire a lawyer for the divorce..

12-28-2018, 06:26 AM	#7725
SDPLV Major 495 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 DCT Silverstone II Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Been putting way too many miles on the M (~105k!), in both shtty weather, and piss poor road conditions. Was starting to get more and more frustrated. Decided to buy a used beater with a full warranty (Camry Hybrid) so I could stop using the M3 for my daily commute and drive the sht out of it without worry. __________________ Current: 08 E90 M3 DCT SSII w/ BE RB Swap, H8 Lux 180s, MS Drop-in AF, CF spoiler, CF diffuser, OEM CF leather trim, CF DCT paddles, Custom DCT flatbottom wheel, MirrorTap 9500ix, RockAuto rotors, Hawk HPS pads, AMS ECU 93 Oct Map Tune, GTS DCT update, Slambo custom undertray
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12-28-2018, 06:30 AM	#7726
redoubt New Member 3 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Berwyn, Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	I am getting ready to put her to sleep for the next 3 months......I have never driven it in Winter.....no snow.....no ice......no sand.....no salt.....I love my car and waxed it last week.....will enjoy it a few more weeks while the weather continues to be mild....car has 22,000 miles on it and I have enjoyed every one of them !!
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12-28-2018, 04:43 PM	#7727
ItsGary Colonel 1473 Rep 2,340 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	I like to go through car washes that do the undercarriage __________________ '09 ///M3 Sedan - Jerez Black/Fox Red Ext. '09 335i Coupe - Alpine White/Black - SOLD
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roastbeef Lieutenant General 11865 Rep 12,880 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	Changed the rear window trim... surprisingly easy! Attached Images __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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SAMM3Y Colonel 3110 Rep 2,747 Posts Drives: 2008 m3 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NorCal iTrader: (2)	Just did a California gold clay bar. Gonna hit it with some sonax wax now.. reflection looks great for an 08' that was left in the sun for a lot of its life.. Attached Images __________________ 9ers
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12-29-2018, 03:16 AM	#7737
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12-29-2018, 03:19 AM	#7738
yauchun8033 New Member 1 Rep 12 Posts Drives: Bmw e90 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Malaysia iTrader: (0)	any solution bad frm? [IMG][/IMG]bad frm or Attached Images __________________ Wong
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12-29-2018, 09:44 AM	#7741
PAM3Guy Major 985 Rep 1,137 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 DCT ZCP Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Philly burbs, PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 E92 M3 [8.90] 2018 F48 X1 (Daught ... [0.00] 2019 G01 X3 (wife's) [0.00]	Just got her back from the dealer after some warranty work: New DCT mechatronics seal and fluid New valve cover gaskets and spark plugs New thermostat and coolant sensor and fresh coolant Oh how I missed her... Attached Images __________________ 2012 E92 M3 \| ZCP \| DCT \| Space Grey Metallic \| Black Novillo \| BE/ARP \| MPE V2 \| do88 DCT cooler \| Vorschlag \| Solid SF Bushings \| BMW CF Rear Spoiler, RW Carbon Diffuser, CF Front Splitters \| DTEC 160W Angel Eyes
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wfdeacon88 Major 1123 Rep 1,390 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Triad, NC iTrader: (0)	installed new OEM taillights I got from getbmwparts... surprisingly cheap at 108 for the pair. Attached Images
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wfdeacon88 Major 1123 Rep 1,390 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Triad, NC iTrader: (0)	How long would you guys say I have left on these valve covers? It's a 2009 with 100K miles. I just spent ~ $5K on BE bearings/mounts, new plugs, underbelly pan, tires.... if I need more mandatory 'work' done on this car in the next month or two, I'm going to need to also hire a lawyer for the divorce.. Attached Images
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