What have you done with or to your M3 today?

[Eja144]

Originally Posted by ItsGary

If you're doing bearings, just hold out till then to do your oil change unless it's months from now

Yup, good call. I'm still trying to decide whether to get the bearings done right away or wait until later in the summer. It's an '08 e90 with 60k miles. Recent oil test was clean and car runs/sounds great.

[ItsGary]

Originally Posted by Eja144

Yup, good call. I'm still trying to decide whether to get the bearings done right away or wait until later in the summer. It's an '08 e90 with 60k miles. Recent oil test was clean and car runs/sounds great.

Well if you're spending the money to get it done anyway then imo do it right away. Have the extra peace in mind

[SoCalRPM]

Originally Posted by ItsGary

Well if you're spending the money to get it done anyway then imo do it right away. Have the extra peace in mind

I was nervous and superstitious that my bearings would fail on the way to getting them done (of course not - what would be the odds?). But if you're thinking about it, don't delay. Pull that trigger.

[SoCalRPM]

Washed the engine bay today. First time ever on any of my cars. Worked out great. No issues. I didn't apply any trim dressing or anything. Should have taken a photo, though!

[ItsGary]

Originally Posted by SoCalRPM

Washed the engine bay today. First time ever on any of my cars. Worked out great. No issues. I didn't apply any trim dressing or anything. Should have taken a photo, though!

Any tips? Mine is very dirty.

[SoCalRPM]

Originally Posted by ItsGary

Any tips? Mine is very dirty.

Yes! Make sure your struts are in good order or your hood will try to kill you.

I used a pressure washer, not full power, to thoroughly rinse everything. Top to bottom. Then sprayed Super Clean degreaser, diluted 3:1 with water, and agitated with a boar's hair brush, then thoroughly rinse again. I dried with microfibers and then took it for a drive to make sure everything got thoroughly dry in there before calling it a day. Mine wasn't super dirty or anything so I didn't have to put a lot of effort luckily.

Check this guy's channel if you haven't already. Lots of good stuff.

[ItsGary]

Originally Posted by SoCalRPM

Yes! Make sure your struts are in good order or your hood will try to kill you.

I used a pressure washer, not full power, to thoroughly rinse everything. Top to bottom. Then sprayed Super Clean degreaser, diluted 3:1 with water, and agitated with a boar's hair brush, then thoroughly rinse again. I dried with microfibers and then took it for a drive to make sure everything got thoroughly dry in there before calling it a day. Mine wasn't super dirty or anything so I didn't have to put a lot of effort luckily.

Check this guy's channel if you haven't already. Lots of good stuff.

Good thing I got brand new OEM BMW hood struts for free haha

[6ixSpd]

Got off my ass and started working on the next project for the M3:

Fox Red Recaro Sportster CS seats with OEM heating integration (using aftermarket elements)

[MaximusB]

A couple shots of me from this past weekend's track day.

[SoCalRPM]

Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

Got off my ass and started working on the next project for the M3:

Fox Red Recaro Sportster CS seats with OEM heating integration (using aftermarket elements)

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I do not envy the work to reskin those bad boys. Gonna look awesome when you're done, though. Share more pics!

Originally Posted by MaximusB

A couple shots of me from this past weekend's track day.

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Nice pics! Car looks great

[6ixSpd]

Originally Posted by SoCalRPM

I do not envy the work to reskin those bad boys. Gonna look awesome when you're done, though. Share more pics!

At one point I seriously regretted attempting this myself. Even with the original attachments on the fox red covers, the fit was sooooo tight. My fingers and hands are incredibly sore this morning from pulling the leather around and snapping those clips back.

But seeing it almost all buttoned up made it worthwhile!

One down, one to go. Then I need to wire the seat modules and heated circuits, and buy the mounts. Thinking of going with Planted or Brey Krauss.







Still need to tighten some areas down, but you get the idea

[Ashm3_uk]

Cleaned and polished her. Then drive to mums for lunch. 😁

[GRUESOM3]

Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

At one point I seriously regretted attempting this myself. Even with the original attachments on the fox red covers, the fit was sooooo tight. My fingers and hands are incredibly sore this morning from pulling the leather around and snapping those clips back.

But seeing it almost all buttoned up made it worthwhile!

One down, one to go. Then I need to wire the seat modules and heated circuits, and buy the mounts. Thinking of going with Planted or Brey Krauss.

Who did the seat covers? Were you able to get them done without sending in originals ? Thanks

[6ixSpd]

Originally Posted by GRUESOM3

Who did the seat covers? Were you able to get them done without sending in originals ? Thanks

AMX-Performance in Poland works with all OE Recaro products and can make the covers with original attachments, using OE BMW hides (or any other manufacturer as well). I did not have to send anything in.

[ItsGary]

Originally Posted by Ashm3_uk

Cleaned and polished her. Then drive to mums for lunch. 😁

I shall invest into a polisher soon

[Timujin]

+battery cable recall time. Got a new G loaner. Dare I say the exterior is E90ish?🔥 on.

[turbo_joe]

Headed to the track tomorrow morning but my new Solo 2dl showed up just in time. Wired up and made a bracket to mount it off to the side out of the way.

Can't wait to test this thing out at Summit Point tomorrow. Interior is very dusty/dirty but I don't feel like cleaning it before going to the track

[AC/DC]

All I can say is WOW! I bet you could make some money here if you offered that service to forum members!

Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

At one point I seriously regretted attempting this myself. Even with the original attachments on the fox red covers, the fit was sooooo tight. My fingers and hands are incredibly sore this morning from pulling the leather around and snapping those clips back.

But seeing it almost all buttoned up made it worthwhile!

One down, one to go. Then I need to wire the seat modules and heated circuits, and buy the mounts. Thinking of going with Planted or Brey Krauss.







Still need to tighten some areas down, but you get the idea

[SoCalRPM]

Originally Posted by turbo_joe

Headed to the track tomorrow morning but my new Solo 2dl showed up just in time. Wired up and made a bracket to mount it off to the side out of the way.

Can't wait to test this thing out at Summit Point tomorrow. Interior is very dusty/dirty but I don't feel like cleaning it before going to the track

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Nice! Where did you get the Alcantara DCT boot?

[XKxRome0ox]

Originally Posted by turbo_joe

Headed to the track tomorrow morning but my new Solo 2dl showed up just in time. Wired up and made a bracket to mount it off to the side out of the way.

how do you like your pedal haus foot pedals?
i'm on the fence about installing them in my car

[taigga]

Temporary knob

[Mike6699]

I swapped out my throttle actuators. Pretty fun job.