What have you done with or to your M3 today?

_paolo · 02-16-2019, 09:12 AM

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Let's see... went to the dealership and ordered a tail light outer gasket since I found a puddle in my amp compartment yesterday. (Been raining here in the Bay Area CA)

Removed the two front struts to get my swift springs installed.

Ordered Zimmerman rotors, pads and sensors from ecs.

My first time wrenching on the m3.

Interesting, how much was the Zimmerman kit Paolo?

It was a little less than 1k for the Zimmerman rotors and StopTech street pads shipped.

donut_boi · 02-17-2019, 11:09 PM

New kicks courtesy of slicer Diamond Black RIAs on Michelin Cup 2s

SAMM3Y · 02-17-2019, 11:28 PM

So ducking sick!! ^^^

donut_boi · 02-18-2019, 01:20 AM

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So ducking sick!! ^^^

Thank you SAMM3Y!

_paolo · 02-18-2019, 01:25 AM

Finally got to install my swift springs. It was surprisingly easy to do.

JJH · 02-18-2019, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by donut_boi

New kicks courtesy of slicer Diamond Black RIAs on Michelin Cup 2s

Very cool - what tire sizes please?

donut_boi · 02-18-2019, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JJH

Very cool - what tire sizes please?

Thank you!

Fronts 265/35 on 18x10 et25 and rears 295/30 on 18x10.5 et22

Not Sure · 02-18-2019, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by donut_boi

New kicks courtesy of slicer Diamond Black RIAs on Michelin Cup 2s

super nice. any pics from further away?

donut_boi · 02-18-2019, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Not Sure

super nice. any pics from further away?

Thank you...working on it, been raining here in Cali so when the weather dries up I’ll take much better pictures.

Scharbag · 02-18-2019, 12:47 PM

Even though the car has not been driven since early November, I vacuumed it... Yes, I climbed into the car and vacuumed it even though it was pretty clean when I put it away...

Then I put Rain-X on the front and back windows...

Then I literally just stared at it for a while.

So happy we just about beat an 80 year old record for the coldest stretch of February weather here. Let us hope this can be taken as a sign of an early spring...

Patiently waiting for the weather to turn, the snow to melt and the sweepers to get rid of all of the GD ROCKS they put on the roads every winter.

On a positive note, it is blue skies and calm, and -19C is actually warmer than it has been.

Ok, done whining.

Cheers,

ItsGary · 02-18-2019, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Scharbag

Even though the car has not been driven since early November, I vacuumed it... Yes, I climbed into the car and vacuumed it even though it was pretty clean when I put it away...

Then I put Rain-X on the front and back windows...

Then I literally just stared at it for a while.

So happy we just about beat an 80 year old record for the coldest stretch of February weather here. Let us hope this can be taken as a sign of an early spring...

Patiently waiting for the weather to turn, the snow to melt and the sweepers to get rid of all of the GD ROCKS they put on the roads every winter.

On a positive note, it is blue skies and calm, and -19C is actually warmer than it has been.

Ok, done whining.

Cheers,

can i come over during the summer

atopa2002 · 02-18-2019, 06:28 PM

That junction will be great for donuts

InnerBlueSkies · 02-18-2019, 10:17 PM

Cleaned my airbox and now experiencing 20+ horsepower gains

Bartledoo · 02-18-2019, 11:14 PM

Changed spark plugs. Wasn't as bad as made out to be. In fact, with the cat 5 cable method, the rear coils are the easiest to remove since you can use the strut braces for leverage. Didn't notice any difference in running on 37k mile plugs, although they looked pretty dirty.

Also removed the full rear seat. Wow the rear seat has some amazing sound insulation!

SAMM3Y · 02-19-2019, 01:34 AM

Pulled the valve covers after deciding it was time to do the gaskets, last time I drove the car I got an oily smell after turning on the blower to clear the windshield. Covers had started to bubble and chip a bit but didn't look that bad compared to some of what I've seen. I found what looked like oil on the exhaust manifold and below the gasket it looked oily, musta been what I was smelling.. any suggestions on coating the covers? After a little research I plan on having them salt blasted treated and cerakote'd. Coating the top sides only, maybe red. I'm gonna have to buy all new hardware and seals for the components on the cover, all the cover bolt seals and o-rings for cam sensors and breather were very stale and came off with the old chipping finish attached. So much for being a cheap dyi gasket change, the hardware and gaskets have ran about $400 already, plus the cover refinish.

wfdeacon88 · 02-19-2019, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SAMM3Y

Pulled the valve covers after deciding it was time to do the gaskets, last time I drove the car I got an oily smell after turning on the blower to clear the windshield. Covers had started to bubble and chip a bit but didn't look that bad compared to some of what I've seen. I found what looked like oil on the exhaust manifold and below the gasket it looked oily, musta been what I was smelling.. any suggestions on coating the covers? After a little research I plan on having them salt blasted treated and cerakote'd. Coating the top sides only, maybe red. I'm gonna have to buy all new hardware and seals for the components on the cover, all the cover bolt seals and o-rings for cam sensors and breather were very stale and came off with the old chipping finish attached. So much for being a cheap dyi gasket change, the hardware and gaskets have ran about $400 already, plus the cover refinish.

the OEM gaskets are cheap?

ItsGary · 02-19-2019, 08:23 AM

Did not have a good day yesterday.

First I got this in my tire, then when I got home installed the new hood struts, I forgot to move my phone out of the way and I crushed the hood on top of it shattering my phone screen. I guess it's a good time to upgrade anyways, I've had this 7Plus for almost 2 years with no issues 😭

EJT86 · 02-19-2019, 08:43 AM

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Did not have a good day yesterday.

First I got this in my tire, then when I got home installed the new hood struts, I forgot to move my phone out of the way and I crushed the hood on top of it shattering my phone screen. I guess it's a good time to upgrade anyways, I've had this 7Plus for almost 2 years with no issues 😭

Bring it to apple and replace the screen, it’s like $100 prob less now

InnerBlueSkies · 02-19-2019, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SAMM3Y

Pulled the valve covers after deciding it was time to do the gaskets, last time I drove the car I got an oily smell after turning on the blower to clear the windshield. Covers had started to bubble and chip a bit but didn't look that bad compared to some of what I've seen. I found what looked like oil on the exhaust manifold and below the gasket it looked oily, musta been what I was smelling.. any suggestions on coating the covers? After a little research I plan on having them salt blasted treated and cerakote'd. Coating the top sides only, maybe red. I'm gonna have to buy all new hardware and seals for the components on the cover, all the cover bolt seals and o-rings for cam sensors and breather were very stale and came off with the old chipping finish attached. So much for being a cheap dyi gasket change, the hardware and gaskets have ran about $400 already, plus the cover refinish.

Looks like a great project, good luck.

330ciprem · 02-19-2019, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by EJT86

Bring it to apple and replace the screen, it’s like $100 prob less now

49 dollars for the screen but now would be a good time to get it replaced tbh. Apple has this campaign going on in which they are paying almost double for the trade-ins.

I got 250 for my 6s plus. Normal price is 125.

Helmsman · 02-19-2019, 11:38 AM

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Cleaned my airbox and now experiencing 20+ horsepower gains

Yep, make 20hp easily. Reminds me its time to get that boost again.

InnerBlueSkies · 02-19-2019, 05:27 PM

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Yep, make 20hp easily. Reminds me its time to get that boost again.

Dont forget these

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SAMM3Y Colonel 3110 Rep 2,747 Posts Drives: 2008 m3 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NorCal iTrader: (2)	Pulled the valve covers after deciding it was time to do the gaskets, last time I drove the car I got an oily smell after turning on the blower to clear the windshield. Covers had started to bubble and chip a bit but didn't look that bad compared to some of what I've seen. I found what looked like oil on the exhaust manifold and below the gasket it looked oily, musta been what I was smelling.. any suggestions on coating the covers? After a little research I plan on having them salt blasted treated and cerakote'd. Coating the top sides only, maybe red. I'm gonna have to buy all new hardware and seals for the components on the cover, all the cover bolt seals and o-rings for cam sensors and breather were very stale and came off with the old chipping finish attached. So much for being a cheap dyi gasket change, the hardware and gaskets have ran about $400 already, plus the cover refinish. Attached Images __________________ 9ers
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