What have you done with or to your M3 today?

[Dpc2u]

Originally Posted by SoCalRPM

+1 please!

Done

[Helmsman]

Replaced both TAs with Rebuild UK. Bit of a project but seem ok. After coming home from the garage - scanning no codes on my way home - I realized I forgot to connect the hose on the front plenum. Anyone know what its for?

Hope I can wiggle it back in place without too much hazzle....

[03BeastCharmer]

Originally Posted by sterile stork

Whoa! How does the aluminum radiator mount up? Factory fit?

Yes. No cutting required. It's OEM fitment, just no plastic sides that might die in 6-10 years. The only fitment that is slightly different is the fan. On the OEM one the fan slides into slots on three points on the sides as well as being screwed in at the top of the rad. On this radiator it has a slot and screw to compress the tabs on the side to hold it in place (you see the top screw in the picture above the neck for the hose). The screws don't squarely come down on the tabs. So far happy with it, but I haven't driven the car a lot since install. Parked most of this week preventative because of Tropical Storm Imelda.

[XKxRome0ox]

Originally Posted by wfdeacon88

1 week+ 1,100 miles... it was filthy.

interested in buying a foam cannon

a quick search shows that foam cannons start cheap like $20ish and up
are they all pretty much the same?
or are there particular brands/models i should be looking at?

[HunterLee]

Took my first shot at vinyl wrap. I think it came out decent for never touching this stuff before. Maybe I can say it turned out great since I was using cheap eBay wrap. Regardless it matches my carbon trim pretty well and I am happy so far.

[JPWEraser]

Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

interested in buying a foam cannon

a quick search shows that foam cannons start cheap like $20ish and up
are they all pretty much the same?
or are there particular brands/models i should be looking at?

Yes they're all really similar except when you move up to the MTM PF22. Pan the Organizer did a great comparison video if you want to check it out.

I have the original MTM cannon that I've moved to other duties (about 5-6 years old and still great) and a I bought a PF22 for foaming. The PF22 is a step up but it's nuanced and incremental.

TLDR:
If you want to drop ~$120 on the best, go for the PF22 (I recommend buying from Obsessed Garage because he sets it up for you to his spec which is the best for most power washers). Otherwise save your coin and spend $20-$35 on a setup on Amazon (TriNova or MATCC).

[wfdeacon88]

Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

interested in buying a foam cannon

a quick search shows that foam cannons start cheap like $20ish and up
are they all pretty much the same?
or are there particular brands/models i should be looking at?

this one has been great for me. attachment is for the end of the pressure washer using the generic connector.

MATCC Adjustable Foam Cannon I Liter Bottle Snow Foam Lance With 1/4" Quick Connector Foam Blaster for Pressure Washer Gun https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CE78VO8..._eBwHDbG7GZ7JJ

[Grip Addict]

Originally Posted by HunterLee

Took my first shot at vinyl wrap. I think it came out decent for never touching this stuff before. Maybe I can say it turned out great since I was using cheap eBay wrap. Regardless it matches my carbon trim pretty well and I am happy so far.

Do you keep your car in a garage?

I ask because it looks great and you did a good job, but I got a buddy who did this to his WRX STI hatchback console and it looked amazing but he has no garage and the sun just caused just cool all day I assume and it to start the peel at the ends.

Don't want to scare you, but if it happens, don't want you freaking out and at least you will know it happens.

[m3jala]

Originally Posted by Grip Addict

Do you keep your car in a garage?

I ask because it looks great and you did a good job, but I got a buddy who did this to his WRX STI hatchback console and it looked amazing but he has no garage and the sun just caused just cool all day I assume and it to start the peel at the ends.

Don't want to scare you, but if it happens, don't want you freaking out and at least you will know it happens.

I did this on my old 330ci. The trick is to use a heat gun and pull it over the edges of the trim. you need to pull the pieces out to do it properly. It is a pain but you will get it to form and stick this way.

[m3jala]

Washed mine using the foam cannon for the first time. Pretty much followed advice from obsessed garage. Happy with the results.

[Eflynn46]

Went to an awesome c&c in newport

[Grip Addict]

These arrived, they will go on tomorrow.

[Dpc2u]

Originally Posted by m3jala

Washed mine using the foam cannon for the first time. Pretty much followed advice from obsessed garage. Happy with the results.

Did the same, tried out the new Foam Cannon, and kinda digging it!

[Scharbag]

Washed it. Then prepared pork belly burnt ends. 😎

[Dpc2u]

Originally Posted by Scharbag

Washed it. Then prepared pork belly burnt ends.

Looks great, the car and the chow! Great, now I am hungry.

[HunterLee]

Originally Posted by Grip Addict

Do you keep your car in a garage?

I ask because it looks great and you did a good job, but I got a buddy who did this to his WRX STI hatchback console and it looked amazing but he has no garage and the sun just caused just cool all day I assume and it to start the peel at the ends.

Don't want to scare you, but if it happens, don't want you freaking out and at least you will know it happens.

I have a garage and a huge carport. It stays covered under one of these.

There are a few places I'm not completely happy with after seeing it in the car. I will probably be pulling it off and redoing it again. But I do appreciate the heads up. If it started coming up I would just think it was something I did wrong being my first time or just a cheap product.

[meticulist]

I picked my car up a month ago and although it's in good overall condition, I've been dying to bring it back to life, cosmetically. The weather is still too hot in Phoenix to really paint correct and detail the exterior, but highs in the upper 90's meant a good oven for an intensive leatherique treatment. Have done 3-4 coats over the more worn areas and will be about a 30 hour dwell time all together before I use pristine clean later tonight.

Fingers crossed it cleans up well because she looks like a greased pig right now.

[Grip Addict]

Installed some longer paddles today:

[kcdedric]

Ceramic coating was finished curing so I went for a drive.

[vitalsigns]

Originally Posted by kcdedric

Ceramic coating was finished curing so I went for a drive.

Gorgeous. Give us some more pics. LMB is a terrific color. Wish it was more widely available when I picked up my E90.

[Chris_Penning]

Did a DIY oil change.

[Space Fox]

Installed some gloss black kidney grills and color matched reflectors