What have you done with or to your M3 today?

Helmsman · 08-30-2021, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Adriano917

Powdercoated the ZCP’s in Gold and put them on today, yay or nay ?

Goes nicely with the bonnet!

pedro2u · 08-31-2021, 09:39 AM

I replaced my Power/EDC/Off switch today after a 2nd button broke off. Yes it was $200, but seemed like the replacement buttons were tacky and nearly as expensive too. Bought from FCP, so if a button ever flies off this one, their warranty will cover it

Also the YouTube videos on how to replace it were not very accurate in my case. I found that after lifting the shift boot, I could just push on the back of the switch where the wires attach to the switch and it popped right out. No tools required. And I lifted the foam below the shifter and the connector was right there.... didn't need to pull the console to get to it

5 minutes max and looks like new

LakeSurfer · 08-31-2021, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by pedro2u

I replaced my Power/EDC/Off switch today after a 2nd button broke off. Yes it was $200, but seemed like the replacement buttons were tacky and nearly as expensive too. Bought from FCP, so if a button ever flies of this one, their warranty will cover it

Also the YouTube videos on how to replace it were not very accurate in my case. I found that after lifting the shift boot, I could just push on the back of the switch were the wires attach to the switch and it popped right out. No tools required. And I lifted the foam below the shifter and the connector was right there.... didn't need to pull the console to get to it

5 minutes max and looks like new

Nice, I think youtube is past it's prime. Maybe 4 years ago or more it was great now it's becoming trash and people just throw out trash videos for clicks.

I had to remove my door handle on my truck and the first video said after you remove the screw just pull it out with force. Well that's what I did and I ended up breaking all the tabs. So i rewatched this dudes video and paused it after he pulled the handle out and noticed that he had broken all the tabs as well. But he never made any mention of it. It was a well produced video so I though it was legit. To many clowns think they can make it big on the internet.

I miss the days where you could just buy a Haynes manual that was comprehensive.

FlexGT85 · 08-31-2021, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeSurfer

Are they/you applying automotive clear over the epoxy? Epoxy is not compatible with UV rays and will discolor.

Yeah absolutely, that was always the plan.

FlexGT85 · 08-31-2021, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GotV8?

Decided to give a nice bath before a nice drive to Home Depot

hahaha!! damn it man! i thought i was the first! looks really good brother!

i was actually keeping an eye out for it months before the G80 actually launched, since i knew the dealers would stock it eventually. when i first inquired though they were still not available for purchase.

FlexGT85 · 08-31-2021, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Luvs2spwg

Finally got around to installing my BMW performance pedals. Difficulty scale 1/5, pain in the ass scale 5/5. I'm a medium sized guy and there is no good way to do this! Heel/toe is great now, I cut a second off my lap time to Costco

Those were HELL, I feel for you. I have DCT, so one less pedal to install, but i also got the matching dead pedal on mine which was tricky. I removed the oem dead pedal and drilled it right into the floor board. It's holding up pretty good and really completes the look.

Freiheit · 08-31-2021, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeSurfer

I miss the days where you could just buy a Haynes manual that was comprehensive.

You mean back when people actually read things? I 'member that. You 'member?

iamtrashman · 09-01-2021, 01:14 AM

I finished polishing this thing today. I had never polished anything before so I was learning as I went. I was armed with a fairly inexpensive rotary polisher, it sounded daunting from what I read online, but I just took my time (too much time, probably 15 hours if you include all the claying) and went slowly and it seems to have paid off. The white paint seemed to be pretty forgiving to a rookie like me. I think it went from being a 6-8 footer to a 3 footer.

Recall work this Friday and rod bearings next Tuesday! Feels good to restore these cars a little bit at a time.

FlexGT85 · 09-02-2021, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by iamtrashman

I finished polishing this thing today. I had never polished anything before so I was learning as I went. I was armed with a fairly inexpensive rotary polisher, it sounded daunting from what I read online, but I just took my time (too much time, probably 15 hours if you include all the claying) and went slowly and it seems to have paid off. The white paint seemed to be pretty forgiving to a rookie like me. I think it went from being a 6-8 footer to a 3 footer.

Recall work this Friday and rod bearings next Tuesday! Feels good to restore these cars a little bit at a time.

NT03s???

I've always wanted to put those on mine. Any other pics?? Looks awesome!

CamasM3e93 · 09-02-2021, 06:38 PM

Clocked a 4 second 0-60 time in the top down DCT e93, Harrop supercharged with test pipes. Not bad for a fatty going up a slight incline.

e92zero · 09-02-2021, 07:25 PM

Not today but over the weekend. 180k maintenance:

- valve covers
- fuel tank breather
- thermostat
- water pump
- oil filter housing gasket
- motor oil
- tranny oil
- diff oil
- rear brake rotor
- adjusted parking brake
- air filter
- cabin filter
- belts
- belt tensioners and pulleys

head and cam looks perfect for a 180k engine I say. Coolants were still very nice and blue as well. Not bad at all.

jsivadas · 09-02-2021, 09:32 PM

GT4 V2 Lip got installed

Bigtriece · 09-02-2021, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jsivadas

GT4 V2 Lip got installed

Damn, it looks good!

iamtrashman · 09-02-2021, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FlexGT85

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Originally Posted by iamtrashman

I finished polishing this thing today. I had never polished anything before so I was learning as I went. I was armed with a fairly inexpensive rotary polisher, it sounded daunting from what I read online, but I just took my time (too much time, probably 15 hours if you include all the claying) and went slowly and it seems to have paid off. The white paint seemed to be pretty forgiving to a rookie like me. I think it went from being a 6-8 footer to a 3 footer.

Recall work this Friday and rod bearings next Tuesday! Feels good to restore these cars a little bit at a time.

NT03s???

I've always wanted to put those on mine. Any other pics?? Looks awesome!

Thank you! There are more pictures on my build thread. I really like the NT03's. I would like to get RIA's in the future but I am enjoying the Enkei's right now!

Helmsman · 09-03-2021, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by e92zero

No today but over the weekend. 180k maintenance:

- valve covers
- fuel tank breather
- thermostat
- water pump
- oil filter housing gasket
- motor oil
- tranny oil
- diff oil
- rear brake rotor
- adjusted parking brake
- air filter
- cabin filter
- belts
- belt tensioners and pulleys

head and cam looks perfect for a 180k engine I say. Coolants were still very nice and blue as well. Not too at all.

Dang, impressive weekend work!

North.E92 · 09-03-2021, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jsivadas

GT4 V2 Lip got installed

Where’d you get your lip from? Ever since I broke my gt4 I been looking at the v2

jsivadas · 09-03-2021, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigtriece

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Originally Posted by jsivadas

GT4 V2 Lip got installed

Damn, it looks good!

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by North.E92

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsivadas

GT4 V2 Lip got installed

Where'd you get your lip from? Ever since I broke my gt4 I been looking at the v2

It's a Pom performance GT4 V2 Lip

E90325M · 09-03-2021, 09:23 PM

Get this VMS oil cap, hope no leaking any more.
Another two new tools arrived today

Expressivedrives · 09-04-2021, 02:04 AM

Jumped into the Mouse Trap at Bilster Ber (Germany)

A corner with gradient -26 degrees!!! Bilster Berg race track, Mousetrap curve – Inspired by the legendary Streif downhill course in Kitzbühel, BILSTER BERG also has a Mausefalle or “Mousetrap”, the most treacherous section with the steepest downhill gradient of 26 percent and the greatest compression

Lukaszsok7 · 09-04-2021, 10:30 AM

Installed handle cup protectors and door edge guards. They are barely visible from distance.

Eja144 · 09-04-2021, 06:37 PM

Got my new plates.

CamasM3e93 · 09-04-2021, 06:39 PM

Installed a version 3 P3 gauge. Nice to verify boost, AFRs, and IATs. Also gives a 0-60 and 60-130 timer based on the speed in the ecu. 👍

Decent airflow through the vent retained. Looks sharp

08-31-2021, 09:39 AM	#17250
pedro2u Lieutenant 359 Rep 470 Posts Drives: '11 E93 M3 6MT, '08 E92 335Xi Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Southington, CT iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335XI E92 [10.00] 2011 BMW M3 E93 [10.00]	I replaced my Power/EDC/Off switch today after a 2nd button broke off. Yes it was $200, but seemed like the replacement buttons were tacky and nearly as expensive too. Bought from FCP, so if a button ever flies off this one, their warranty will cover it Also the YouTube videos on how to replace it were not very accurate in my case. I found that after lifting the shift boot, I could just push on the back of the switch where the wires attach to the switch and it popped right out. No tools required. And I lifted the foam below the shifter and the connector was right there.... didn't need to pull the console to get to it 5 minutes max and looks like new __________________ Pete Last edited by pedro2u; 09-03-2021 at 05:28 PM..
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09-01-2021, 01:14 AM	#17256
iamtrashman Private 194 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 09 E92 AW Stripper M3 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: British Columbia iTrader: (0)	I finished polishing this thing today. I had never polished anything before so I was learning as I went. I was armed with a fairly inexpensive rotary polisher, it sounded daunting from what I read online, but I just took my time (too much time, probably 15 hours if you include all the claying) and went slowly and it seems to have paid off. The white paint seemed to be pretty forgiving to a rookie like me. I think it went from being a 6-8 footer to a 3 footer. Recall work this Friday and rod bearings next Tuesday! Feels good to restore these cars a little bit at a time. Attached Images
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09-02-2021, 07:25 PM	#17259
e92zero Captain 220 Rep 874 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 BW Join Date: May 2010 Location: somewhere in US iTrader: (1)	Not today but over the weekend. 180k maintenance: - valve covers - fuel tank breather - thermostat - water pump - oil filter housing gasket - motor oil - tranny oil - diff oil - rear brake rotor - adjusted parking brake - air filter - cabin filter - belts - belt tensioners and pulleys head and cam looks perfect for a 180k engine I say. Coolants were still very nice and blue as well. Not bad at all. Attached Images Last edited by e92zero; 09-03-2021 at 10:04 AM..
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09-02-2021, 09:32 PM	#17260
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