What have you done with or to your M3 today?

rotomoto712 · 01-11-2024, 01:18 AM

^Is that the SignatureWerks brake kit?

smokinjoe64 · 01-11-2024, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by rotomoto712

^Is that the SignatureWerks brake kit?

Affirmative...

sunny · 01-13-2024, 06:24 AM

Guys I found the LED bulb to replace the yellow hid bulbs we have on our cars.

It's called Torchbeam from amazon.
They have D1S LED bulb that is way better than our stock hid bulb. Torchbeams are bright as hell!
I have had it for 2weeks now. I just hope it last atleast 2years and I would be fine with it.
It's $75.00 for a pair. I will post pick soon.
There is someone on you tube that has it too.

Helmsman · 01-13-2024, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by sunny

Guys I found the LED bulb to replace the yellow hid bulbs we have on our cars.

It's called Torchbeam from amazon.
They have D1S LED bulb that is way better than our stock hid bulb. Torchbeams are bright as hell!
I have had it for 2weeks now. I just hope it last atleast 2years and I would be fine with it.
It's $75.00 for a pair. I will post pick soon.
There is someone on you tube that has it too.

Nice, with some luck they keep together. Been running with Lux 160 for over 8y without issues.b

CamasM3e93 · 01-15-2024, 12:28 PM

500 foot elevation climb on mixed snow and ice. Go Alpina!

DrFerry · 01-15-2024, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CamasM3e93

500 foot elevation climb on mixed snow and ice. Go Alpina!

Did the tires help?

CamasM3e93 · 01-15-2024, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DrFerry

Did the tires help?

I would say the Michelin Alpinas are marginally better than the Continental DWS+ all seasons I ran last year - but this is on hard packed snow and ice rather than heavy snow where full-fledged snow tires might shine. The Alpinas are not that great on wet and cold roads which is our usual winter condition - I slide around a bit but reliably so. The conti all seasons left me stranded in a surprise snowstorm last year, so I thought I would give performance snow tires a try. I've not yet had a chance to replicate that condition on the Alpinas.

MechEngineer408 · 01-20-2024, 07:00 PM

Installed Evolve vanos covers and NRW fuel filter.

Very impressed with NRW. Started with their valve covers and now the fuel filter. They are true OEM+ products and fit perfectly. Will probably pick up their jack pads next.

woodsjbw · 01-21-2024, 01:51 PM

Drove up to my buddy's shop to replace the throttle actuators and upgrade my cooling system to the Do88 Big pack!

4dr_m3 · 01-21-2024, 05:07 PM

I installed a new steering wheel. Feels much better than the eBay wrapped OEM one I had in place before

CTMike · 01-22-2024, 03:29 PM

First major round of upgrades and updates after accumulating parts… just got it back from the shop.

Autosolutions SSK
Carbon fiber driveshaft
Rogue Engineering power pulleys
M5 shift knob on IND tri-stitch boot
AZA steering wheel
Ultimate Clutch Pedal
Carbon fiber center console
Solid subframe bushings
Powerflex diff bushings
Titan TS-5 wheels (18x9.5 up front and 18x10.5 at the back, courtesy of importraceram )

A too short 20 minute drive home but my goodness does it feel buttoned down and responsive… the sloppiness of the shifter is gone, heck various creaks and clunks are gone too. Very very pleased and looking forward to driving it more to get more feedback (when the weather is nice)

Apologies that it’s such a dirty bird, but a few pics…

DirtyM3 · 01-24-2024, 01:18 PM

Nothing really done. Haven’t posted in a year.

smokinjoe64 · 01-24-2024, 01:41 PM

Cockpit updates...

SnohoRaptor · 01-24-2024, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by smokinjoe64

Cockpit updates...

Love the wheel! More info please.

Frostynorth · 01-24-2024, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtyM3

Nothing really done. Haven’t posted in a year.

Sick. Bit high off the ground though. Haha. Looks great.

smokinjoe64 · 01-24-2024, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SnohoRaptor

Love the wheel! More info please.

Actually sourced wheel from a UK vendor, since AZA backorder/lead-times unfavorable at that time.

Totally satisfied with spec quality, materials, construction, look & feel...then did a DIY 'enhancements', both wheel and center console wrap to closely match OE carbon leather interior along with red M button. Remaining interior trim as-is.

Overall pleased with results...keeping with my OE+ approach w/o too much bling.

DirtyM3 · 01-24-2024, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Frostynorth

Sick. Bit high off the ground though. Haha. Looks great.

🤣🤣🤣. Shoot, I’ll adjust it higher!
Thank you 🤙🏼

M3JayM · 01-25-2024, 01:01 PM

Replaced the valve cover for cylinders 1-4, both valve cover gaskets, and the timing cover gasket.

Paid $1000 for labor plus $1250 for parts

Ajolives · 01-25-2024, 03:58 PM

Tied my best to keep the vomit down as I ordered an OEM ignition service kit from FCP Euro. Just over $200 per cylinder including spark plugs.

Reddevils7 · 01-29-2024, 10:57 AM

Drive down by the pier

kolosy · 01-29-2024, 01:46 PM

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Swapped this bad boy out. Was chasing a long throw brake pedal, but I think it's just cold race pads at this point. Still, now I have a setup with 40k miles on it instead 140k. i'll take it.

CamasM3e93 · 01-29-2024, 04:57 PM

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Swapped this bad boy out. Was chasing a long throw brake pedal, but I think it's just cold race pads at this point. Still, now I have a setup with 40k miles on it instead 140k. i'll take it.

How much brake fluid did you go through to purge the system? Did you toggle the ABS?

01-11-2024, 01:18 AM	#21121
rotomoto712 Private First Class 128 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Convertible Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Deutschland iTrader: (0)	^Is that the SignatureWerks brake kit?
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01-13-2024, 06:24 AM	#21123
sunny Lieutenant 48 Rep 475 Posts Drives: E92 M3, e90 330i Join Date: May 2008 Location: central CA iTrader: (1)	Guys I found the LED bulb to replace the yellow hid bulbs we have on our cars. It's called Torchbeam from amazon. They have D1S LED bulb that is way better than our stock hid bulb. Torchbeams are bright as hell! I have had it for 2weeks now. I just hope it last atleast 2years and I would be fine with it. It's $75.00 for a pair. I will post pick soon. There is someone on you tube that has it too. Attached Images Last edited by sunny; 02-10-2024 at 09:45 PM.. Reason: editing pics
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01-15-2024, 12:28 PM	#21125
CamasM3e93 Friends don't let friends ESS 3484 Rep 940 Posts Drives: '11 Lemans Blue 6mt Harrop e90 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Camas, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E90 M3 [9.00] 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo [9.75] 2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i [0.00] 2013 Mercedes E550 ... [0.00]	500 foot elevation climb on mixed snow and ice. Go Alpina! Attached Images
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01-20-2024, 07:00 PM	#21128
MechEngineer408 Private First Class 220 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Fremont, CA iTrader: (1)	Installed Evolve vanos covers and NRW fuel filter. Very impressed with NRW. Started with their valve covers and now the fuel filter. They are true OEM+ products and fit perfectly. Will probably pick up their jack pads next.
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01-21-2024, 01:51 PM	#21129
woodsjbw New Member 11 Rep 20 Posts Drives: e92 2011 m3 coupe Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Drove up to my buddy's shop to replace the throttle actuators and upgrade my cooling system to the Do88 Big pack!
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01-21-2024, 05:07 PM	#21130
4dr_m3 Enlisted Member 55 Rep 32 Posts Drives: e90 M3 - 6Spd Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: FL iTrader: (1)	I installed a new steering wheel. Feels much better than the eBay wrapped OEM one I had in place before Attached Images __________________ e90 M3 6MT - insta:@4dr_m3 e92 335i N55 6MT - SOLD
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01-22-2024, 03:29 PM	#21131
CTMike First Lieutenant 296 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 40i MSport/2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	First major round of upgrades and updates after accumulating parts… just got it back from the shop. Autosolutions SSK Carbon fiber driveshaft Rogue Engineering power pulleys M5 shift knob on IND tri-stitch boot AZA steering wheel Ultimate Clutch Pedal Carbon fiber center console Solid subframe bushings Powerflex diff bushings Titan TS-5 wheels (18x9.5 up front and 18x10.5 at the back, courtesy of importraceram ) A too short 20 minute drive home but my goodness does it feel buttoned down and responsive… the sloppiness of the shifter is gone, heck various creaks and clunks are gone too. Very very pleased and looking forward to driving it more to get more feedback (when the weather is nice) Apologies that it’s such a dirty bird, but a few pics… Attached Images __________________ -- Gone but not forgotten: 2005 X3 2.5 6spd, 2011 X5 50i, 2015 328d Wagon
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01-24-2024, 01:18 PM	#21132
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01-24-2024, 01:41 PM	#21133
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01-25-2024, 01:01 PM	#21138
M3JayM Private 79 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 (e92) Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [9.33]	Replaced the valve cover for cylinders 1-4, both valve cover gaskets, and the timing cover gasket. Paid $1000 for labor plus $1250 for parts
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01-25-2024, 03:58 PM	#21139
Ajolives Captain 941 Rep 946 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 Audi SQ5 [0.00] 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Tied my best to keep the vomit down as I ordered an OEM ignition service kit from FCP Euro. Just over $200 per cylinder including spark plugs.
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01-29-2024, 10:57 AM	#21140
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01-29-2024, 01:46 PM	#21141
kolosy Colonel 1709 Rep 2,229 Posts Drives: over potholes Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (2)	Swapped this bad boy out. Was chasing a long throw brake pedal, but I think it's just cold race pads at this point. Still, now I have a setup with 40k miles on it instead 140k. i'll take it. __________________ Current '21 DG X5MC, '22 BG G82, '11 E90 M3 Recent Past '12 E92 M3 ZCP, '08 E93 M3, '18 F80 ZCP, '04 E46 M3 I think I have an M3 problem.
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