What have you done with or to your M3 today?

[Shiza]

Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

is your roof wrapped? gloss black?
can't tell if you have a moonroof or not on yours

about to do it on my e90 M3, slicktop, alpine white

It's painted gloss back, and I do have a sunroof. I love how it turned out, I'd recommend it

[PTRAN]

Got the "INCREASED EMISSIONS/SES" light when I started the car yesterday afternoon. Took it for a 15 mile drive on the freeway. No loss of power, rough idle or any noticeable symptoms. Dropping it off at ACM for a check up and the yearly oil change later this week.

[Conzyo]

Originally Posted by Powashiftin

Forgestar wheels? Specs? Looks great.

Forgestars CF5V SDC,
19x10et 19
19x11et 15

[kskpsu]

Used it to celebrate Merica and when I got my 1M allocation in July 2011. Both 2011 BMW products as a tandem are something I will always cherish and so grateful I exited my F80 Comp to ultimately land in the E90.

[XKxRome0ox]

Originally Posted by kskpsu

Used it to celebrate Merica and when I got my 1M allocation in July 2011. Both 2011 BMW products as a tandem are something I will always cherish and so grateful I exited my F80 Comp to ultimately land in the E90.

you couldn't rearrange the cars to be Red, White, and Blue in order??

[kskpsu]

Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

you couldn't rearrange the cars to be Red, White, and Blue in order??

Brand balance! 😉

[akkando]

Not today but last week and over the weekend I used the car to move a ton of stuff from my old place to my new place. Swapped in fold down seats were a hero here!

Also new place has an upper balcony and backyard deck so that meant it was time to buy a grill. So my GF and I went to Home Depot and bought a grill, propane, and some herbs to put on the balcony. It would only fit in the car if we unboxed the grill right there in the parking lot and just put what we needed into the car.














Also now I have a GARAGE that's tiny but it's still a GARAGE. I was FINALLY able to wash the car after many weeks of not being able to wash it. Skipped wheels though because god I am tired from moving.

Unwashed


Washed

[wyatth]

^ Nice, congrats on the new place! Nice job on the fold down retrofit.

[MLife614]

Originally Posted by kskpsu

Used it to celebrate Merica and when I got my 1M allocation in July 2011. Both 2011 BMW products as a tandem are something I will always cherish and so grateful I exited my F80 Comp to ultimately land in the E90.

I must say 2011 is a great year for you Nice collection of toys you have. Thanks for sharing!!!

[Richneerd]

Originally Posted by kskpsu

Used it to celebrate Merica and when I got my 1M allocation in July 2011. Both 2011 BMW products as a tandem are something I will always cherish and so grateful I exited my F80 Comp to ultimately land in the E90.

Daaaaaymmmmmmmmmmm what a flex, you sir won the internet.

[Fastalpine]

Bought a 2011 ILB Comp pack E90 6MT a few months ago. Added H&R springs with shaved strut mounts and E36 bump stops (rides insanely good), RPK Sport mid pipe and Corsa exhaust, spacers, Alpine stage 2 tune, Autosolution SSK, and Stoptech 60/40 kit. Such a great car.

Stock:

[MLife614]

My throttle Actuators went out a few days ago...multiple limp modes...and yes...got the Christmas lights lol.... Wow!!! did not realize with aggressive driving that since the last time mine went out at 33,000 miles that it made it to 90k plus miles...so got 67,000 out of the OEM replacement....now I can take advantage of my Lifetime Warranty Replacement!!! The price seems to rise on TA since the last time I purchased them for $595 per, currently they go for $833.13 per!!! which I won't have to worry about other than shipping and Handling!!! FCP is definitely a lifesaver to allow me to allocate my $$$ for Mods and years of enjoyment!!

[DRLane]

Originally Posted by GotV8?

My throttle Actuators went out a few days ago...multiple limp modes...and yes...got the Christmas lights lol.... Wow!!! did not realize with aggressive driving that since the last time mine went out at 33,000 miles that it made it to 90k plus miles...so got 67,000 out of the OEM replacement....now I can take advantage of my Lifetime Warranty Replacement!!! The price seems to rise on TA since the last time I purchased them for $595 per, currently they go for $833.13 per!!! which I won't have to worry about other than shipping and Handling!!! FCP is definitely a lifesaver to allow me to allocate my $$$ for Mods and years of enjoyment!!

Doesn't FCP treat the replacements as a return/refund on the previously purchased set? Thus you'd be out the difference between the first set and what you paid today. Least that's been my experience with their life time warranty.

Let us know how it goes, for those that haven't decided on their replacement strategy. Thx!

[slowdown_dan]

Originally Posted by DRLane

Doesn't FCP treat the replacements as a return/refund on the previously purchased set? Thus you'd be out the difference between the first set and what you paid today. Least that's been my experience with their life time warranty.

Let us know how it goes, for those that haven't decided on their replacement strategy. Thx!

That's my understanding. You need to buy your new parts and then once you send your old broken stuff back they refund your original purchase.

[XKxRome0ox]

Originally Posted by GotV8?

My throttle Actuators went out a few days ago...multiple limp modes...and yes...got the Christmas lights lol.... Wow!!! did not realize with aggressive driving that since the last time mine went out at 33,000 miles that it made it to 90k plus miles...so got 67,000 out of the OEM replacement....now I can take advantage of my Lifetime Warranty Replacement!!! The price seems to rise on TA since the last time I purchased them for $595 per, currently they go for $833.13 per!!! which I won't have to worry about other than shipping and Handling!!! FCP is definitely a lifesaver to allow me to allocate my $$$ for Mods and years of enjoyment!!

Originally Posted by DRLane

Doesn't FCP treat the replacements as a return/refund on the previously purchased set? Thus you'd be out the difference between the first set and what you paid today. Least that's been my experience with their life time warranty.

Let us know how it goes, for those that haven't decided on their replacement strategy. Thx!

i'm reading it as GotV8 purchased the 1st set from FCP
otherwise the lifetime replacement wouldn't apply

interesting that the original TA went out so early at 33k miles

[DRLane]

Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

i'm reading it as GotV8 purchased the 1st set from FCP
otherwise the lifetime replacement wouldn't apply

interesting that the original TA went out so early at 33k miles

Yes, that's correct. But the warranty procedure is:
1. Buy replacement part
2. Send back original part purchased from FCP referencing the original purchase order #
3. FCP refunds you for the original purchase order.

Thus if the prices went up. You're only getting refunded for the original order and thus lower price point.

[XKxRome0ox]

Originally Posted by DRLane

Yes, that's correct. But the warranty procedure is:
1. Buy replacement part
2. Send back original part purchased from FCP referencing the original purchase order #
3. FCP refunds you for the original purchase order.

Thus if the prices went up. You're only getting refunded for the original order and thus lower price point.

ah, i see what you're saying now

i'm going to have to look through my past order to see if that's how it happened for my replacement orders

[Not Sure]

Originally Posted by DRLane

Doesn't FCP treat the replacements as a return/refund on the previously purchased set? Thus you'd be out the difference between the first set and what you paid today. Least that's been my experience with their life time warranty.

Let us know how it goes, for those that haven't decided on their replacement strategy. Thx!

no, they refund you the cost of the *replacement parts* regardless of how much you paid for the original parts. I have used their warranty service twice and that was how it worked. If it worked the way you suggest, it would not be a *free lifetime replacement* as promised, only a refund.

[DRLane]

Originally Posted by Not Sure

no, they refund you the cost of the *replacement parts* regardless of how much you paid for the original parts. I have used their warranty service twice and that was how it worked. If it worked the way you suggest, it would not be a *free lifetime replacement* as promised, only a refund.

Looks like you're correct - Only risk is if they stop carrying the brand you bought.

[XKxRome0ox]

yep
didn't seem right because the oil change kit i ordered went up in price
but i did get refunded for the LAST (replacement) order

[S65 SCHNAUZER]

after swapping in a rebuilt diff...decided next step was wheels

BBS CH-R 19"

[XKxRome0ox]

just started new job this month
been trying to figure out the parking situation
it took me a few days to find the other entrance which is a more convenient entrance
and i have been trying out different spots on different floors

i think i found the ideal parking spot
it is basically at the farthest point in the parking garage but i like it

yesterday i did park where the black car is parked now
it is even more protected because it has the pillar on one side and the corner blank space on the other
BUT it is an awkward spot to get into because immediately next to the white Honda is a stairwell with bollards so it took a multi-point turn to get into that parking spot

and even if i wanted to park in that spot, this black audi seems to park there regularly because i have seen it there twice this week
so i'm fine with the current spot i'm in