What have you done with or to your M3 today?

Scharbag · 08-20-2021, 08:18 AM

Pulled my TAs again. Had one of the replacement MPower rebuilt actuators fail. Like a total failure where it just stopped moving…. After 1 month. Such has been my luck lately.

Swapped banks and problem followed the actuator.

Warranty process was pretty easy, new TA shipped to me next day. MPower even covers the shipping. Just sucks that the car is stuck in my garage for the weekend while I wait for the UPS cart and wagon to deliver my part.

XKxRome0ox · 08-20-2021, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Scharbag

Pulled my TAs again. Had one of the replacement MPower rebuilt actuators fail. Like a total failure where it just stopped moving…. After 1 month. Such has been my luck lately.

Swapped banks and problem followed the actuator.

Warranty process was pretty easy, new TA shipped to me next day. MPower even covers the shipping. Just sucks that the car is stuck in my garage for the weekend while I wait for the UPS cart and wagon to deliver my part.

good to know that you got taken care of right away

i'm running mpower TA's as well
no issue for 2 years, 20k miles
knock on wood

2011E90ZCP · 08-20-2021, 02:22 PM

Installed the ebay clutch stop today. I like it for the cost ($15) but it's not really transformative or anything. Just a little less dead pedal travel.

MLife614 · 08-20-2021, 03:53 PM

Before and After when I Stack my wheels …too many sets of shoes

Just got these!! Excellent quality and the handle is sturdy with helping moving wheels as needed…second set of cover already ordered. Lol

E90325M · 08-20-2021, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by irokwrx

Swapped out my coilovers. I should have bought the RT's the first go around. What a difference!

I am considering R&T as well. what difference do you feel on the brand new Ohlins?

ETM3 · 08-21-2021, 03:21 AM

New wheels and tires installed. Although I accidentally dropped a rim on its face while mounting 😔. Anyone know of a place that can repair it in SoCal?
Ag m359 19x10 squared 275/30/19

North.E92 · 08-21-2021, 01:12 PM

finally got my new lip and diffuser installed. lip flew off in less than a week tho so that was short lived lol.

Bigtriece · 08-21-2021, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ajolives

Congratulations on the baby! Definitely a higher priority in my opinion as well.

I had/have the same vibration. Replaced my wheels last spring and thought it was solved; took a couple trips and steering wheel was silky smooth on the Highway. Cars been sitting a lot more since WFH and I had to go back to the office this week and wouldn't you know it came right back. Thinking it may be a tire issue, but it being intermittent makes it harder to justify; I would imagine it would be a constant vibration if it were tires.

Issue solved with re balance of tires, my buddy said they were all off between 1oz-1.5oz.

Also got an alignment. Car feel so good.

Ajolives · 08-21-2021, 08:01 PM

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Congratulations on the baby! Definitely a higher priority in my opinion as well.

I had/have the same vibration. Replaced my wheels last spring and thought it was solved; took a couple trips and steering wheel was silky smooth on the Highway. Cars been sitting a lot more since WFH and I had to go back to the office this week and wouldn't you know it came right back. Thinking it may be a tire issue, but it being intermittent makes it harder to justify; I would imagine it would be a constant vibration if it were tires.

Issue solved with re balance of tires, my buddy said they were all off between 1oz-1.5oz.

Also got an alignment. Car feel so good.

I'll do the same and see what happens. Thanks for the update!

aerosynch · 08-22-2021, 05:17 PM

Today marks a full year I've owned the M3, since buying it sight unseen from this forum and having it delivered.

28,000 miles later and there are no regrets.

tlv · 08-22-2021, 05:17 PM

Carbahn 4.4L and Harrop TVS 1740!

DrFerry · 08-22-2021, 05:37 PM

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Carbahn 4.4L and Harrop TVS 1740!

514hp and 399 ft-lbs at the wheels. Velly nice indeed.. A stroker and a blower.. What a combo.. Sledgehammer. The paradox maybe needing more brakes.. and bigger rear meats.
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tlv · 08-22-2021, 06:23 PM

Correction, typo: “4.5L”

Idfkman · 08-22-2021, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tlv

Carbahn 4.4L and Harrop TVS 1740!

Blindside_137 · 08-22-2021, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Longboarder

Got an Akra slip with carbon tips. Almost 4 years with the stock exhaust so it's going to feel new again.

How do you like it?

I was a little underwhelmed at first but each drive it grows on me.

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Originally Posted by ETM3

New wheels and tires installed. Although I accidentally dropped a rim on its face while mounting 😔. Anyone know of a place that can repair it in SoCal?
Ag m359 19x10 squared 275/30/19

Just had to say that this looks absolutely incredible. Fantastic with the gorgeous paint. Sorry about the wheel

Longboarder · 08-22-2021, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Blindside_137

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Originally Posted by Longboarder

Got an Akra slip with carbon tips. Almost 4 years with the stock exhaust so it's going to feel new again.

How do you like it?

I was a little underwhelmed at first but each drive it grows on me.

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Originally Posted by ETM3

New wheels and tires installed. Although I accidentally dropped a rim on its face while mounting 😔. Anyone know of a place that can repair it in SoCal?
Ag m359 19x10 squared 275/30/19

Just had to say that this looks absolutely incredible. Fantastic with the gorgeous paint. Sorry about the wheel

Oh good. I am looking for underwhelmed! I want it stock level of quiet just a little more bass. More than anything I wanted to get rid of the stock exhaust "diaper" look with the little chrome tips. The carbon tips of the Akra will look sick AF on my setup. And losing a little weight isnt bad! It's not installed yet. Just need the mounting pieces to arrive.

I had the full akra evo system on another e92M3 and it was too loud for the current 50-year old me.

Blindside_137 · 08-22-2021, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Longboarder

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Originally Posted by Blindside_137

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Originally Posted by Longboarder

Got an Akra slip with carbon tips. Almost 4 years with the stock exhaust so it's going to feel new again.

How do you like it?

I was a little underwhelmed at first but each drive it grows on me.

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Originally Posted by ETM3

New wheels and tires installed. Although I accidentally dropped a rim on its face while mounting 😔. Anyone know of a place that can repair it in SoCal?
Ag m359 19x10 squared 275/30/19

Just had to say that this looks absolutely incredible. Fantastic with the gorgeous paint. Sorry about the wheel

Oh good. I am looking for underwhelmed! I want it stock level of quiet just a little more bass. More than anything I wanted to get rid of the stock exhaust "diaper" look with the little chrome tips. The carbon tips of the Akra will look sick AF on my setup. And losing a little weight isnt bad! It's not installed yet. Just need the mounting pieces to arrive.

I had the full akra evo system on another e92M3 and it was too loud for the current 50-year old me.

Report back when it's on! The CF tips are without a doubt killer. I too despise the OEM sagging muffler and the akra is virtually invisible now. Love it, definitely the best looking exhaust IMO

I think you will love the slip on then! Volume is great for the civilized gentleman.

Siajoon · 08-22-2021, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by aerosynch

Today marks a full year I've owned the M3, since buying it sight unseen from this forum and having it delivered.

28,000 miles later and there are no regrets.

Sitting damn pretty

genebike · 08-22-2021, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by aerosynch

Today marks a full year I've owned the M3, since buying it sight unseen from this forum and having it delivered.

28,000 miles later and there are no regrets.

We have very similar stories I acquired mine in May, and I look forward to a similar post later next year.

exVtekGuy · 08-23-2021, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by tlv

Carbahn 4.4L and Harrop TVS 1740!

Low compression or normal compression?

Beemer892 · 08-23-2021, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tlv

Carbahn 4.4L and Harrop TVS 1740!

Amazing build. How are you liking the carbon fiber roof? Did you have a sunroof prior?

jeremyuhh · 08-23-2021, 01:44 PM

Hit a goddamn squirrel that was trying to cross the road. Couldn't avoid it. Poor dude.

I looked back and he was no where to be found.

Halfway took my lip off.

08-20-2021, 08:18 AM	#17161
Scharbag Colonel 2795 Rep 2,188 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Victoria iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW E92 M3 [0.00]	Pulled my TAs again. Had one of the replacement MPower rebuilt actuators fail. Like a total failure where it just stopped moving…. After 1 month. Such has been my luck lately. Swapped banks and problem followed the actuator. Warranty process was pretty easy, new TA shipped to me next day. MPower even covers the shipping. Just sucks that the car is stuck in my garage for the weekend while I wait for the UPS cart and wagon to deliver my part. Attached Images __________________ 2011 E92 M3 - 6MT, ZCP, ZF LSD, ESS G1, Some other goodies...
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2011E90ZCP Private 146 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 E90 ZCP Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Installed the ebay clutch stop today. I like it for the cost ($15) but it's not really transformative or anything. Just a little less dead pedal travel.
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North.E92 Private 74 Rep 85 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: . iTrader: (0)	finally got my new lip and diffuser installed. lip flew off in less than a week tho so that was short lived lol.
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jeremyuhh Captain 570 Rep 895 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Canyon Country, CA iTrader: (12)	Hit a goddamn squirrel that was trying to cross the road. Couldn't avoid it. Poor dude. I looked back and he was no where to be found. Halfway took my lip off. Attached Images
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