What have you done with or to your M3 today?

ATLIEN · 01-20-2021, 05:25 PM

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Finally bought new tires.

245/35/19s were hard to find so I got 255/35/19s for the front.

275/35/19s for the rear

Was going to buy PS4S but I don't have a garage anymore so I went with A/S3+s again

Curious to know how the as3+ run on the m3. I've got them on my 335 and love them for their handling, tread wear and all seasonability. I run P4S on my M3 and often times wonder how those AS3s would fair.

They're fine to me. I only drive the car hard during warm days even then it's fine. Results may vary per person tho.

I agree. My experience with as3s in mountain driving (smoky's I-40 sc,nc,tn) has been excellent on my 335. They take a great set and corner with confidence that I fell is equivalent to the PSS that they replaced.

I tried Pirelli Pzero and took them on the same mountain route and returned the tires- they were awful and during a high speed sweeper lost grip momentarily in the rear. I never felt that sensation with Michelin's.

Of course I went P4S on the M3 (still have the 335) but when the time comes may go a different route as my driving style is pretty routine (no track) cruiser.

XKxRome0ox · 01-20-2021, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mym3adventures

I believe it's H8, but my memory may be off.

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It's H8.

are they interchangeable without issue? or is it best to stick with H8 size?

for whatever reason, no one seems to be running a sale on car batteries at the moment
pepboys has 25% off but the website keeps failing the checkout

InnerBlueSkies · 01-20-2021, 09:11 PM

Preparing to do the valve covers. Hoping I picked a winner with this piece.

Staszek · 01-20-2021, 09:27 PM

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Preparing to do the valve covers. Hoping I picked a winner with this piece.

Curious how these work, one of my digital tq wrenches broke the other day and I was looking at these.

ToddinTN · 01-20-2021, 09:47 PM

With my car nearing the 90k mile mark, it received a few Christmas presents via a local independent shop.

Rod bearings, motor mounts, new alternator and battery, Sachs coil overs, valve cover gasket replacement, wrinkle coat valve covers, DCT and diff fluid change. Car is a 2011, original rod bearings, 89500 miles.

InnerBlueSkies · 01-20-2021, 09:57 PM

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Curious how these work, one of my digital tq wrenches broke the other day and I was looking at these.

I'll let you know when I do the job. Avoiding it like the plague.

Mimmer · 01-20-2021, 09:59 PM

Im prepping do mines too ... the damn bolts are so exp ...wish I had bought awhile back when it was cheaper ... I'm going use non digital torque wrench as I don't think it's make a difference....

irokwrx · 01-20-2021, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

are they interchangeable without issue? or is it best to stick with H8 size?

for whatever reason, no one seems to be running a sale on car batteries at the moment
pepboys has 25% off but the website keeps failing the checkout

I ran H6 for a few years and never had a problem. There are adjustment holes at the battery location for using a smaller battery. Just be sure to push the batt towards the front of the car when using an H6. The bracket will line right up with the new hole for the H6

M3 Number 86 · 01-21-2021, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

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Originally Posted by mym3adventures

I believe it's H8, but my memory may be off.

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Originally Posted by PACarGuy

It's H8.

are they interchangeable without issue? or is it best to stick with H8 size?

for whatever reason, no one seems to be running a sale on car batteries at the moment
pepboys has 25% off but the website keeps failing the checkout

Check zpost section.

They have a google doc on the batteries they used. My car has a z4 sized one.

B8bydesign · 01-21-2021, 04:21 PM

Not much, but I'm a bit OCD, so replaced a few missing things and added some Euro OEM+ touches. Just waiting on my Euro visors then onto to larger items!

XKxRome0ox · 01-21-2021, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

Check zpost section.

They have a google doc on the batteries they used. My car has a z4 sized one.

i looked at that
but decided i'm going to use a full size battery

Davisca455 · 01-21-2021, 05:56 PM

Removed the track pads.
But the real "WIN" was splitting the shark fin with the alignment laser for the lift!
I feel like I should be concerned that I'm so excited by that?

SoCalRPM · 01-21-2021, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Davisca455

Removed the track pads.
But the real "WIN" was splitting the shark fin with the alignment laser for the lift!
I feel like I should be concerned that I'm so excited by that?

No. Be excited. Impressive feat.

911r · 01-21-2021, 07:31 PM

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Not much, but I'm a bit OCD, so replaced a few missing things and added some Euro OEM+ touches. Just waiting on my Euro visors then onto to larger items!

Did the safety triangles not come in NA/US spec cars? Mine has one mounted in the trunk and I always wondered if all cars came with that.

B8bydesign · 01-22-2021, 12:22 PM

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Did the safety triangles not come in NA/US spec cars? Mine has one mounted in the trunk and I always wondered if all cars came with that.

Nope! It's my understanding that only US cars which had Euro Delivery had the safety triangles

ATLIEN · 01-22-2021, 01:12 PM

I got the undertray in the mail from Mporium. Should be a fun weekend.

noremaC · 01-22-2021, 01:17 PM

Technically the last "3 days" but finally finished my Apple Car Play (Carsara via AliExpress) + Reverse Camera (via Amazon) install to bring the M into the 2020's! You can DIY for around ~$250 if you have the tools, space and patience.

torrque · 01-22-2021, 03:50 PM

Damn, everyone doing cool mods, I am the only one taking pictures of it.. (testing my new lens)

After a good wash...

torrque · 01-22-2021, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by noremaC

Technically the last "3 days" but finally finished my Apple Car Play (Carsara via AliExpress) + Reverse Camera (via Amazon) install to bring the M into the 2020's! You can DIY for around ~$250 if you have the tools, space and patience.

very nice, if I decide to not install a camera, does the reverse sensor still work like before ? All other menu option still work from CIC (car status, oil level etc )?

noremaC · 01-22-2021, 04:25 PM

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Technically the last "3 days" but finally finished my Apple Car Play (Carsara via AliExpress) + Reverse Camera (via Amazon) install to bring the M into the 2020's! You can DIY for around ~$250 if you have the tools, space and patience.

very nice, if I decide to not install a camera, does the reverse sensor still work like before ? All other menu option still work from CIC (car status, oil level etc )?

Can't tell you about the sensor engagement but I'm sure it's part of the integration. I'd ask in the ACP/Carsara DIY thread in the coding section.

Switch between your regular CiC functions/screens and the CarPlay, you hold the menu button on iDrive for 3 seconds - that simple and straight forward.

Epoustouflant · 01-22-2021, 07:31 PM

Set up a new GB

I was not going to replace my felt under tray for another one.

Made by a fellow M3 owner & aerospace engineer by trade. Lightweight: 3.7 lbs versus 3.9 lbs (OEM) and doesn't require any steering line rerouting, nor any cutting.

For more info: https://forms.gle/KSciPVdAFrthuPop8

akkando · 01-22-2021, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by noremaC

Technically the last "3 days" but finally finished my Apple Car Play (Carsara via AliExpress) + Reverse Camera (via Amazon) install to bring the M into the 2020's! You can DIY for around ~$250 if you have the tools, space and patience.

very nice, if I decide to not install a camera, does the reverse sensor still work like before ? All other menu option still work from CIC (car status, oil level etc )?

As soon as I hit reverse it automatically switches to CIC. I don't have reverse camera installed yet, but perhaps the box just emulates the coding for reverse camera and the CIC just believes you have an oem reverse camera as non M e9x did get them eventually.

01-20-2021, 09:11 PM	#15249
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01-20-2021, 09:47 PM	#15251
ToddinTN Both Feet In 504 Rep 263 Posts Drives: 2011 SG DINAN E93 M3 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Nashville, Tennessee iTrader: (2) Garage List 2021 BMW M5 Competi ... [0.00] 2011 BMW E93 M3 [0.00]	With my car nearing the 90k mile mark, it received a few Christmas presents via a local independent shop. Rod bearings, motor mounts, new alternator and battery, Sachs coil overs, valve cover gasket replacement, wrinkle coat valve covers, DCT and diff fluid change. Car is a 2011, original rod bearings, 89500 miles. Attached Images Last edited by ToddinTN; 01-20-2021 at 10:07 PM..
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01-21-2021, 04:21 PM	#15256
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