What have you done with or to your M3 today?

sparayno1 · 11-24-2021, 03:06 PM

I made a glass plenum that sounds better than a carbon plenum: https://youtube.com/shorts/2L_IfQh1ENk?feature=share

Idfkman · 11-24-2021, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sparayno1

I made a glass plenum that sounds better than a carbon plenum: https://youtube.com/shorts/2L_IfQh1ENk?feature=share

Have been contemplating doing this since I saw a FB post about it this week.

Did you order a spare plenum for this project or do it to the one on your car?

Trying to gauge the potential of me ruining my plenum and needing to order a replacement while trying this.

JJH · 11-24-2021, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Space Fox

Tough to beat a full Eventuri intake!!
I went the cheaper route and still love my aFe elbow

I have the Carboproject plenum incoming and wondered how it would look with the carbon aFe elbow, so thank you for the pic! How would you rate the fitment and the weave pattern and color match in real life?

roastbeef · 11-25-2021, 12:01 AM

Finished up the carbon doors and went for a little drive.

SilverSlug · 11-25-2021, 02:01 AM

That wing looks effing awesome.

Do you feel a noticeable difference from downforce at speed?

wyatth · 11-25-2021, 02:24 AM

How it started ..

Had some help.

Post wash. 359Ms still suck to clean. Also brushed the inside of the MPE tips.

Clayed, coated, conditioned.

Helmsman · 11-25-2021, 09:15 AM

Brought back the pearl from the shop after getting new (Slonik) VANOS covers. Dat feeling to start up again after 8 weeks in the garage...

roastbeef · 11-25-2021, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverSlug

That wing looks effing awesome.

Do you feel a noticeable difference from downforce at speed?

Not on the streets, I keep it pretty civil. I do hear it making small adjustments though. I love it.

sparayno1 · 11-25-2021, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Idfkman

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Originally Posted by sparayno1

I made a glass plenum that sounds better than a carbon plenum: https://youtube.com/shorts/2L_IfQh1ENk?feature=share

Have been contemplating doing this since I saw a FB post about it this week.

Did you order a spare plenum for this project or do it to the one on your car?

Trying to gauge the potential of me ruining my plenum and needing to order a replacement while trying this.

I ordered a spare plenum on eBay for $150 just in case I messed up, but it is fairly forgiving since you can cut a little more or sand it smooth. Just cut less than you think so you can make adjustments. I plan on keeping the spare plenum for smog checks in California. They probably won't pass a modded plenum lol.

wyatth · 11-26-2021, 01:09 AM

Well, the car was clean and our dinner prep consisted of shucking oysters so I went out for a drive just before sunset. As hoped, the roads were empty and the lighting was forgiving.

Bubbles · 11-26-2021, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

Wired up the active aero the other day.

https://youtube.com/shorts/xfCttcffLxo?feature=share

**filing protest with FIA for illegal DRS flap**

Helmsman · 11-26-2021, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by wyatth

Well, the car was clean and our dinner prep consisted of shucking oysters so I went out for a drive just before sunset. As hoped, the roads were empty and the lighting was forgiving.

Beautiful. Reminds me its time for the Winter wash incl a round with the TW ceramic coating...

akkando · 11-26-2021, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by sparayno1

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Originally Posted by Idfkman

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Originally Posted by sparayno1

I made a glass plenum that sounds better than a carbon plenum: https://youtube.com/shorts/2L_IfQh1ENk?feature=share

Have been contemplating doing this since I saw a FB post about it this week.

Did you order a spare plenum for this project or do it to the one on your car?

Trying to gauge the potential of me ruining my plenum and needing to order a replacement while trying this.

I ordered a spare plenum on eBay for $150 just in case I messed up, but it is fairly forgiving since you can cut a little more or sand it smooth. Just cut less than you think so you can make adjustments. I plan on keeping the spare plenum for smog checks in California. They probably won't pass a modded plenum lol.

I bet they would pass it due to pure ignorance.

SilverSlug · 11-26-2021, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sparayno1

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Originally Posted by Idfkman

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparayno1

I made a glass plenum that sounds better than a carbon plenum: https://youtube.com/shorts/2L_IfQh1ENk?feature=share

Have been contemplating doing this since I saw a FB post about it this week.

Did you order a spare plenum for this project or do it to the one on your car?

Trying to gauge the potential of me ruining my plenum and needing to order a replacement while trying this.

I ordered a spare plenum on eBay for $150 just in case I messed up, but it is fairly forgiving since you can cut a little more or sand it smooth. Just cut less than you think so you can make adjustments. I plan on keeping the spare plenum for smog checks in California. They probably won't pass a modded plenum lol.

Wow is it actual glass? Or some type of polycarbonate plexiglass?

How do you adhere it to the plenum?

Edit: Found a video on Youtube that shows how to do it, and parts list…

Is the same procedure you followed?

sparayno1 · 11-26-2021, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverSlug

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Originally Posted by sparayno1

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Originally Posted by Idfkman

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparayno1

I made a glass plenum that sounds better than a carbon plenum: https://youtube.com/shorts/2L_IfQh1ENk?feature=share

Have been contemplating doing this since I saw a FB post about it this week.

Did you order a spare plenum for this project or do it to the one on your car?

Trying to gauge the potential of me ruining my plenum and needing to order a replacement while trying this.

I ordered a spare plenum on eBay for $150 just in case I messed up, but it is fairly forgiving since you can cut a little more or sand it smooth. Just cut less than you think so you can make adjustments. I plan on keeping the spare plenum for smog checks in California. They probably won't pass a modded plenum lol.

Wow is it actual glass? Or some type of polycarbonate plexiglass?

How do you adhere it to the plenum?

Edit: Found a video on Youtube that shows how to do it, and parts list…

Is the same procedure you followed?

Yea, E6000 glue and 1/32 Lexan polycarbonate glass does the trick. You can always use plastic rivets for extra strength.

spammysammich · 11-26-2021, 07:05 PM

Made good use of Black Friday. Fresh Michelins all around. Just in time for torrential rain.

Grip Addict · 11-26-2021, 10:27 PM

Drove the damn thing after basically a month

Battle · 11-26-2021, 10:36 PM

Installed a backup camera and carplay

SAMM3Y · 11-26-2021, 11:36 PM

Thunderhill east action…

Davisca455 · 11-27-2021, 12:25 AM

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Thunderhill east action…

Track was slippery for the morning session, but other than that a perfect day.

Landroving · 11-27-2021, 01:21 AM

One guess...

In addition, new tie rods, various fluids, and then upon it's return, new oil separators a new fuel tank breather, and a tune from Alpine.

It's never run better!

JayM3E90 · 11-27-2021, 07:09 AM

I installed my assembled BBK upgrade kit for my M3

11-24-2021, 03:06 PM	#17733
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11-25-2021, 12:01 AM	#17736
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11-25-2021, 02:01 AM	#17737
SilverSlug Hey, where have you been all my life? 781 Rep 1,425 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 6MT Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (2)	That wing looks effing awesome. Do you feel a noticeable difference from downforce at speed?
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11-25-2021, 02:24 AM	#17738
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11-25-2021, 09:15 AM	#17739
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11-26-2021, 01:09 AM	#17742
wyatth Brigadier General 3968 Rep 3,018 Posts Drives: E90 M3, G05 X5 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	Well, the car was clean and our dinner prep consisted of shucking oysters so I went out for a drive just before sunset. As hoped, the roads were empty and the lighting was forgiving.
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11-26-2021, 07:05 PM	#17748
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11-26-2021, 10:27 PM	#17749
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11-26-2021, 10:36 PM	#17750
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11-26-2021, 11:36 PM	#17751
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11-27-2021, 01:21 AM	#17753
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11-27-2021, 07:09 AM	#17754
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