What have you done with or to your M3 today?

SDPLV · 07-10-2018, 12:45 AM

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Replaced the spark plugs and installed a pair of LUX V5 angel eye LEDs for her 10th birthday. Shoutout to u/wadapanch for the diy thread.

This is next on my list. Need to figure out how pre-LCI installation differs for my '08. My left halos just went out.

I thought the 2008 and 2009 M3s have the same headlight/halo units.

Oh maybe? Haha

SDPLV · 07-10-2018, 12:50 AM

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Just came in from Ukraine. New wheel for $400 total for DCT wheel ($300 for 6MT) picked it up off eBay. (Yes, I did not want alcantara.) Insanely well-packaged too:

Every time I see one of these posted I have the urge to buy one. Which eBay vendor did you use? Do you find the indents and D shape more comfortable than OEM?

I like this way more than OEM. Note the wheel is heavier, and overall thicker than OEM.

andri-zakus is the eBay seller ID

0-60Motorsports · 07-10-2018, 01:30 AM

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Just came in from Ukraine. New wheel for $400 total for DCT wheel ($300 for 6MT) picked it up off eBay. (Yes, I did not want alcantara.) Insanely well-packaged too:

Do you have a link for the seller? Thank you

pcohen15 · 07-10-2018, 02:12 AM

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Do you have a link for the seller? Thank you

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...g=200&_fosrp=1

PACarGuy · 07-10-2018, 08:33 AM

Caught her in her natural habitat, LOL.
At least prices for 93 octane have dipped a bit

Iyzmi · 07-10-2018, 08:35 AM

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I like this way more than OEM. Note the wheel is heavier, and overall thicker than OEM.

andri-zakus is the eBay seller ID

Can you post pics of it installed?

SDPLV · 07-10-2018, 08:38 AM

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I like this way more than OEM. Note the wheel is heavier, and overall thicker than OEM.

andri-zakus is the eBay seller ID

Can you post pics of it installed?

Will do when I get to my car. I'm very happy with it overall. Will probably swap my wheel trim to carbon fiber soon (OEM is peeling) and get the IND blue M & start button, but that's about it.

Iyzmi · 07-10-2018, 08:41 AM

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Will do when I get to my car. I'm very happy with it overall. Will probably swap my wheel trim to carbon fiber soon (OEM is peeling) and get the IND blue M & start button, but that's about it.

I was looking at the one with leather trim and no blue center stripe. I'm assuming I can swap my current buttons over since the ebay pics show no M button. Not sure if I'd want to go with round or D shaped though.

vincE92M3 · 07-10-2018, 09:02 AM

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A day of DIY maintenance over the weekend.

1. Clutch fluid flush with Castrol SRF

2. Cleaned and re-oiled BMC air filter. What a mess the piling process is!

3. Manual tranny fluid flush with Redline MTF. Best the car has ever shifted!

4. Power steering fluid flush and new PS reservoir/filter

Are you using a friend or are you using a vacuum or similar? I was about to purchase the fluids for all you've mentioned above and do the same. I swear every time I try the solo gigs for the brakes I leave air in the lines.

Also, I'd recommend a turkey baster to pull out the old fluid in the MC and PS reservoirs

turkey baster method is what I did for power steering fluid

I used the DIY where you insert the 1/2" OD clear tubing and turn the wheel lock-to-lock to do a complete flush of the system. Worked like a charm!

0-60Motorsports · 07-10-2018, 10:18 AM

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Do you have a link for the seller? Thank you

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...0&_fosrp=1

Thank you. I know him. He is very good. He is trying to find me an X5M steering wheel to modify.

Iyzmi · 07-10-2018, 10:27 AM

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Thank you. I know him. He is very good. He is trying to find me an X5M steering wheel to modify.

The other vendor I've seen mentioned is Ledermanz from Latvia. Looking at the closeup pics it seems like his M stitching is neater and more precise than Andri's, but at twice the cost. Hard to say for sure without seeing/holding both in person.

0-60Motorsports · 07-10-2018, 10:28 AM

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Thank you. I know him. He is very good. He is trying to find me an X5M steering wheel to modify.

The other vendor I've seen mentioned is Ledermanz from Latvia. Looking at the closeup pics it seems like his M stitching is neater and more precise than Andri's, but at twice the cost. Hard to say for sure without seeing/holding both in person.

Yeah I'm willing to give Andre a chance. Let's see if he can find the wheel first.

G80indy · 07-10-2018, 01:08 PM

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Debadge again

it's my anti-M-badge campaign since they're everywhere; OEM is cheap-sticker-on-plastic, iND isn't any better, and BMW will put it on any car, including diesels. but "thanks"

BTW you really want that cop to do that to you?

Shiza · 07-10-2018, 01:59 PM

Replaced my spark plugs, the difference was very noticeable. I had about 55k on my old plugs.

KevinGS · 07-10-2018, 02:05 PM

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Caught her in her natural habitat, LOL.
At least prices for 93 octane have dipped a bit

LOL at "natural habitat"

So true, so very true...

XKxRome0ox · 07-10-2018, 05:01 PM

is there a thread dedicated to m3 fillup photos?

EJT86 · 07-10-2018, 06:13 PM

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is there a thread dedicated to m3 fillup photos?

Yes

JJH · 07-10-2018, 07:02 PM

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I like this way more than OEM. Note the wheel is heavier, and overall thicker than OEM.

Thicker than the already thick OEM might mean the new leather is wrapped over the original? Looks great though and I like much more than alcantara....!

SDPLV · 07-11-2018, 12:41 AM

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I like this way more than OEM. Note the wheel is heavier, and overall thicker than OEM.

Thicker than the already thick OEM might mean the new leather is wrapped over the original? Looks great though and I like much more than alcantara....!

Yeah, wouldn't be surprised if that was the case.

I like this wheel a hell of a lot more than my OEM wheel (which I just sold for peanuts).

I may end up going alcantara later down the road, especially if it makes a difference in very cold temps - since I can't get a decent looking M3 wheel (like this new one) that's also heated.

03BeastCharmer · 07-11-2018, 09:17 AM

Oil change and reset brake fluid and oil change service lights. Ready to go again.

kyrix1st · 07-11-2018, 09:32 AM

Replaced number plate bolts with titanium ones. I love it

cgoldie187 · 07-11-2018, 09:56 AM

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Replaced my spark plugs, the difference was very noticeable. I had about 55k on my old plugs.

Right! I had 42k on mine and it made a massive difference. Like the power button for the old plugs was normal for the new ones 😝

07-10-2018, 08:33 AM	#6451
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Shiza Captain 1195 Rep 994 Posts Drives: M3, X5, Ram 2500, Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: US iTrader: (1)	Replaced my spark plugs, the difference was very noticeable. I had about 55k on my old plugs.
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XKxRome0ox e90noob 1589 Rep 1,866 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	is there a thread dedicated to m3 fillup photos? __________________ 2008 E90 M3 / LCI trunk + euro tail swap Production date - 2008-04-22
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03BeastCharmer Lieutenant Colonel 260 Rep 1,662 Posts Drives: '13 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (3)	Oil change and reset brake fluid and oil change service lights. Ready to go again. Attached Images __________________ Current: '13 E92 M3 Euro Delivery Gone: E86 M Coupe; E30 M3, E39 M5, E36 M3
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