E90 M3 SS2 6MT Owner Journal

Drifter2090 · 05-07-2020, 02:49 PM

Driver side low-beam bulb died, installed two new Philips bulbs.
Couldn't believe how much stuff had to be removed to replace the driver side bulb.
Had to remove the airbox to get to the last screw, it was being blocked by the air vent.

Also got a much needed alignment, car feels much better!

Car still covered with dead bugs

Drifter2090 · 05-11-2020, 08:48 AM

Got a good blackstone report back, and also picked up a 3rd Gen 4Runner

acarr6 · 05-14-2020, 08:38 AM

Saw your post about steering vibration. Did you ever get it sorted? Mine was solved with a 3rd balancing haha

Space Fox · 05-14-2020, 03:26 PM

This color combo is so sick. Such a move grabbing the Fox Red from your buddy.
I'm dangerously close to pulling the trigger on some lowering springs but I do love the feel and functionality of the stock ZCP..

Drifter2090 · 05-15-2020, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acarr6

Saw your post about steering vibration. Did you ever get it sorted? Mine was solved with a 3rd balancing haha

Hey man, that was actually my white car. No issues with this one!

Weird, glad you got it sorted though!

Drifter2090 · 05-15-2020, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Space Fox

This color combo is so sick. Such a move grabbing the Fox Red from your buddy.
I'm dangerously close to pulling the trigger on some lowering springs but I do love the feel and functionality of the stock ZCP..

Yeah man I love it!

I would do KW H.A.S kit if you want to keep the EDC

Drifter2090 · 05-15-2020, 11:34 AM

Finally got around to getting my recalls done (Positive battery terminal, blower motor harness, airbag).

Made sure to snap a pic of my KM before dropping off the car, I never trust dealers haha

Space Fox · 05-15-2020, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drifter2090

Yeah man I love it!

I would do KW H.A.S kit if you want to keep the EDC

I was thinking Swift springs. I don't need the adjustability and have heard they ride similar to OEM, keep the EDC, and drop slightly.

Drifter2090 · 05-15-2020, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Space Fox

I was thinking Swift springs. I don't need the adjustability and have heard they ride similar to OEM, keep the EDC, and drop slightly.

Yeah if you want a very mild drop they are great!

PsychCA · 05-18-2020, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drifter2090

Finally got around to getting my recalls done (Positive battery terminal, blower motor harness, airbag).

Made sure to snap a pic of my KM before dropping off the car, I never trust dealers haha

I do the same as well.

Drifter2090 · 06-12-2020, 09:57 AM

Been super busy with my 4Runner, almost forgot to post pics of my M3 with the lip installed!

And my 4Runner that I've been super busy with (timing belt, water pump, cam seals, crank seal, drive belts, pulleys, valve cover gaskets, cam plugs, fluids, new steering rack, other suspension bits, still a bunch more to do

) Hopefully a bbk and lift soon

Doesn't look too bad for 430k

Drifter2090 · 06-28-2020, 03:07 PM

Installed OMP Racing pedals, very happy with how they turned out!

Can't wait for my shift knob and new shift/handbrake boots to come in

Drifter2090 · 06-30-2020, 08:07 AM

Testing out the old T2i, really need to get a full-frame

Drifter2090 · 07-01-2020, 08:51 PM

Installed the Dinan SSK and changed the MTF. This made shifting so much more enjoyable on the M3. I was starting to get tired of the oem shifter.

Throws are reduced by a great amount and the shifter feels very precise, slides into gears feeling like a rifle bolt.

Install was pretty straightforward, I regret not ordering a shifter bushing replacement kit though. I will go back one day and swap out all of the bushings to get the remaining play out.

Some cons:
- Little bit of nvh increase
- shift knob moves closer to the driver
- louder mechanical sound when shifting

But all of those are definitely worth it for the improvement in shifting!

derbo · 07-01-2020, 09:49 PM

I'm surprised you didn't go with an Autosolutions!

Drifter2090 · 07-01-2020, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derbo

I'm surprised you didn't go with an Autosolutions!

Yeah, been buying so much stuff for the 4Runner I cheaped out on the M3 haha

The Dinan SSK is the cheapest option available I believe, but so far no regrets!

I might look at a short RTD shifter next

nsogiba · 07-02-2020, 07:50 AM

Car is looking good, I'm not a huge fan of the Pre-LCI E90 but yours pulls it off.

Any more details on those 4Runners?!

Drifter2090 · 07-02-2020, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsogiba

Car is looking good, I'm not a huge fan of the Pre-LCI E90 but yours pulls it off.

Any more details on those 4Runners?!

Yeah! it's really growing on me, I was planning to do an LCI rear conversion but I might hold off lol

3rd gen 4Runners have a huge following! Much like our M cars! They're great trucks, super reliable. Just ordered a lift kit, can't wait to get it higher up and fit some 33's

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Drifter2090 Colonel 908 Rep 2,091 Posts Drives: E90 M3 \| E92 335i \| E90 335d Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	Driver side low-beam bulb died, installed two new Philips bulbs. Couldn't believe how much stuff had to be removed to replace the driver side bulb. Had to remove the airbox to get to the last screw, it was being blocked by the air vent. Also got a much needed alignment, car feels much better! Car still covered with dead bugs __________________ MGM F82 M4 DCT / MPerformance / Swift / CSF / IND / Turner / BimmerWorld BSM F87 M2 6MT / Fabspeed / MPerformance / Turner / AutoID - SOLD JB-NB E92 M3 6MT / IND / RTD / Alpine / KW / ActiveAutowerke / 360Carbon - SOLD SS2-FR E90 M3 6MT / IND / AFE / ActiveAutowerke - SOLD AW-FR E90 M3 DCT / ACM / IND / AutoTecknic / K&N / H&R / Bilstein - SOLD
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05-11-2020, 08:48 AM	#24
Drifter2090 Colonel 908 Rep 2,091 Posts Drives: E90 M3 \| E92 335i \| E90 335d Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	Got a good blackstone report back, and also picked up a 3rd Gen 4Runner __________________ MGM F82 M4 DCT / MPerformance / Swift / CSF / IND / Turner / BimmerWorld BSM F87 M2 6MT / Fabspeed / MPerformance / Turner / AutoID - SOLD JB-NB E92 M3 6MT / IND / RTD / Alpine / KW / ActiveAutowerke / 360Carbon - SOLD SS2-FR E90 M3 6MT / IND / AFE / ActiveAutowerke - SOLD AW-FR E90 M3 DCT / ACM / IND / AutoTecknic / K&N / H&R / Bilstein - SOLD
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05-14-2020, 08:38 AM	#25
acarr6 Lieutenant 406 Rep 584 Posts Drives: E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: GTA iTrader: (1)	Saw your post about steering vibration. Did you ever get it sorted? Mine was solved with a 3rd balancing haha __________________ *** 2011 M3 DCT * Built 4.4L Stroker * Gintani supercharger * Brembo GT * BBS FI * OHLINS * Nardo Grey ***
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05-14-2020, 03:26 PM	#26
Space Fox Captain 1042 Rep 634 Posts Drives: 2012 Space Grey e92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 ZCP [0.00]	This color combo is so sick. Such a move grabbing the Fox Red from your buddy. I'm dangerously close to pulling the trigger on some lowering springs but I do love the feel and functionality of the stock ZCP.. __________________ Instagram: spacefox_m3 Build Thread: https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=26372099
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05-15-2020, 11:34 AM	#29
Drifter2090 Colonel 908 Rep 2,091 Posts Drives: E90 M3 \| E92 335i \| E90 335d Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	Finally got around to getting my recalls done (Positive battery terminal, blower motor harness, airbag). Made sure to snap a pic of my KM before dropping off the car, I never trust dealers haha __________________ MGM F82 M4 DCT / MPerformance / Swift / CSF / IND / Turner / BimmerWorld BSM F87 M2 6MT / Fabspeed / MPerformance / Turner / AutoID - SOLD JB-NB E92 M3 6MT / IND / RTD / Alpine / KW / ActiveAutowerke / 360Carbon - SOLD SS2-FR E90 M3 6MT / IND / AFE / ActiveAutowerke - SOLD AW-FR E90 M3 DCT / ACM / IND / AutoTecknic / K&N / H&R / Bilstein - SOLD
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06-12-2020, 09:57 AM	#33
Drifter2090 Colonel 908 Rep 2,091 Posts Drives: E90 M3 \| E92 335i \| E90 335d Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	Been super busy with my 4Runner, almost forgot to post pics of my M3 with the lip installed! And my 4Runner that I've been super busy with (timing belt, water pump, cam seals, crank seal, drive belts, pulleys, valve cover gaskets, cam plugs, fluids, new steering rack, other suspension bits, still a bunch more to do ) Hopefully a bbk and lift soon Doesn't look too bad for 430k __________________ MGM F82 M4 DCT / MPerformance / Swift / CSF / IND / Turner / BimmerWorld BSM F87 M2 6MT / Fabspeed / MPerformance / Turner / AutoID - SOLD JB-NB E92 M3 6MT / IND / RTD / Alpine / KW / ActiveAutowerke / 360Carbon - SOLD SS2-FR E90 M3 6MT / IND / AFE / ActiveAutowerke - SOLD AW-FR E90 M3 DCT / ACM / IND / AutoTecknic / K&N / H&R / Bilstein - SOLD Last edited by Drifter2090; 06-28-2020 at 03:08 PM..
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06-28-2020, 03:07 PM	#34
Drifter2090 Colonel 908 Rep 2,091 Posts Drives: E90 M3 \| E92 335i \| E90 335d Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	Installed OMP Racing pedals, very happy with how they turned out! Can't wait for my shift knob and new shift/handbrake boots to come in __________________ MGM F82 M4 DCT / MPerformance / Swift / CSF / IND / Turner / BimmerWorld BSM F87 M2 6MT / Fabspeed / MPerformance / Turner / AutoID - SOLD JB-NB E92 M3 6MT / IND / RTD / Alpine / KW / ActiveAutowerke / 360Carbon - SOLD SS2-FR E90 M3 6MT / IND / AFE / ActiveAutowerke - SOLD AW-FR E90 M3 DCT / ACM / IND / AutoTecknic / K&N / H&R / Bilstein - SOLD
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06-30-2020, 08:07 AM	#35
Drifter2090 Colonel 908 Rep 2,091 Posts Drives: E90 M3 \| E92 335i \| E90 335d Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	Testing out the old T2i, really need to get a full-frame __________________ MGM F82 M4 DCT / MPerformance / Swift / CSF / IND / Turner / BimmerWorld BSM F87 M2 6MT / Fabspeed / MPerformance / Turner / AutoID - SOLD JB-NB E92 M3 6MT / IND / RTD / Alpine / KW / ActiveAutowerke / 360Carbon - SOLD SS2-FR E90 M3 6MT / IND / AFE / ActiveAutowerke - SOLD AW-FR E90 M3 DCT / ACM / IND / AutoTecknic / K&N / H&R / Bilstein - SOLD
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07-01-2020, 08:51 PM	#36
Drifter2090 Colonel 908 Rep 2,091 Posts Drives: E90 M3 \| E92 335i \| E90 335d Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	Installed the Dinan SSK and changed the MTF. This made shifting so much more enjoyable on the M3. I was starting to get tired of the oem shifter. Throws are reduced by a great amount and the shifter feels very precise, slides into gears feeling like a rifle bolt. Install was pretty straightforward, I regret not ordering a shifter bushing replacement kit though. I will go back one day and swap out all of the bushings to get the remaining play out. Some cons: - Little bit of nvh increase - shift knob moves closer to the driver - louder mechanical sound when shifting But all of those are definitely worth it for the improvement in shifting! __________________ MGM F82 M4 DCT / MPerformance / Swift / CSF / IND / Turner / BimmerWorld BSM F87 M2 6MT / Fabspeed / MPerformance / Turner / AutoID - SOLD JB-NB E92 M3 6MT / IND / RTD / Alpine / KW / ActiveAutowerke / 360Carbon - SOLD SS2-FR E90 M3 6MT / IND / AFE / ActiveAutowerke - SOLD AW-FR E90 M3 DCT / ACM / IND / AutoTecknic / K&N / H&R / Bilstein - SOLD
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07-01-2020, 09:49 PM	#37
derbo Derbo Tuning 3600 Rep 3,017 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	I'm surprised you didn't go with an Autosolutions! __________________ IG:ruhrohz_m3 Journal: Link E9x ZCP Suspension Info: Link Track Chat Discord: https://discord.gg/VsKbTyqBVj SF Bay Area: DM For coding services
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07-02-2020, 07:50 AM	#39
nsogiba Second Lieutenant 324 Rep 259 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 6MT Interlagos Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Buffalo, NY iTrader: (0)	Car is looking good, I'm not a huge fan of the Pre-LCI E90 but yours pulls it off. Any more details on those 4Runners?! __________________ 2009 E92 M3 \| 6MT \| Interlagos Blue Progress Thread 2016 F15 X5 35i \| 8AT \| Sophisto Grey
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