What have you done with or to your M3 today?

ItsGary · 06-24-2019, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Timujin

Finalized oil change from yesterday and she took 9 liters exactly. Oil drained for about 2 hours. Did the push to start and release brake a few times to lube her up before running her as she was pretty dry.

I need to do an oil change myself. Almost 10k KMs since I last did one

bmwpower603 · 06-24-2019, 08:37 PM

Wash, wax, interior clean.

Valentine hardwire.

Adriano917 · 06-24-2019, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by nolaman1970

Same today, liking the look.

Love it, paddles look a lot better than stock.

Adriano917 · 06-24-2019, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Timujin

Finalized oil change from yesterday and she took 9 liters exactly. Oil drained for about 2 hours. Did the push to start and release brake a few times to lube her up before running her as she was pretty dry.

I’ve been using the same oil and its been great. Cheaper than Castrol

killa411 · 06-24-2019, 10:20 PM

Did some roll racing (1/3 mile) with my E90 M3 yesterday at an air strip event. Got couple of very close wins vs some American muscle: Stock challenger hellcat 6mt, full bolt on V2 CTS-V (560WHP) and a stock C7 Z06. The Z06 was having 3 gear issues.

Was the only E90/E92 m3 racing so it was pretty fun to surprise the muscle boys with the M holding its own.
Car is DCT with ESS625 kit.

330ciprem · 06-25-2019, 06:30 AM

Coded the Adaptive Headlights out.

Like NCS - will play around some more.

ItsGary · 06-25-2019, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 330ciprem

Coded the Adaptive Headlights out.

Like NCS - will play around some more.

I coded AHL2 for a few days, didn't like it

Ashm3_uk · 06-25-2019, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by LeeMT

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Originally Posted by Ashm3_uk

Got my seats done today...
The bolsters were pretty worn.
Got both front seats done.

Before and after shots...

Amazing rebirth! what do you use to restore the leather condition?

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Originally Posted by LeeMT

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Originally Posted by Ashm3_uk

Got my seats done today...
The bolsters were pretty worn.
Got both front seats done.

Before and after shots...

Amazing rebirth! what do you use to restore the leather condition?

I had a mobile leather restorer come out. He had the codes for the interior colour and just sprayed them.
Took him an hour to clean the front seats and and an hour and a bit to spray them. Left for 12hrs to dry and that's it.

Now I'm thinking to have the rear ones done too. 😁

330ciprem · 06-25-2019, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ItsGary

I coded AHL2 for a few days, didn't like it

You didn't like the non-adaptive headlights?

SkiFly01 · 06-25-2019, 03:06 PM

I park for the dentist and come out afterwards to find others wanted to park nearby.

EJT86 · 06-25-2019, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SkiFly01

I park for the dentist and come out afterwards to find others wanted to park nearby.

I’m surprised you all didn’t park in the back three corners of the lot.
As BMW drivers they should know there’s a 10 space minimum buffer rule!

spazzyfry123 · 06-25-2019, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SkiFly01

I park for the dentist and come out afterwards to find others wanted to park nearby.

I did this at The Mitty a couple years ago. Was a clean E36M and E46M parked on the grass with just enough space for me (E90M) to randomly parallel park in between. Walked off and saw them come back some time later. They were looking all around and laughing. Kept it a mystery hoping it made its way to one of their forums.

ItsGary · 06-25-2019, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 330ciprem

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Originally Posted by ItsGary

I coded AHL2 for a few days, didn't like it

You didn't like the non-adaptive headlights?

AHL2 is the lazy eye adaptive headlight mode I don't have the picture but derbo does

XKxRome0ox · 06-25-2019, 05:36 PM

ZHP shift knob swap
feels so good
such a small "mod" but the satisfaction derived from each shift is huge

friend gave me his alcantra shift boot ... will have to get it tucked away better at some point

XKxRome0ox · 06-25-2019, 05:44 PM

what do you call the two vented parts on top of the hood?
looking for a guide to removing the trim pieces

Dpc2u · 06-25-2019, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

what do you call the two vented parts on top of the hood?
looking for a guide to removing the trim pieces

Ignore the video and go to the 5th post. Excellent DIY. https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1276474

EJT86 · 06-25-2019, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

what do you call the two vented parts on top of the hood?
looking for a guide to removing the trim pieces

Snaps in under the hood. It’s pretty self explanatory once you look under

kimiraikkonen · 06-25-2019, 08:18 PM

Installation was a snap. Just take your time drilling, and start with doing a smaller diameter pilot hole vs. before stepping up to larger bit sizes. Those that are complaining about the brake pedal taking too long to drill are probably rushing it.

One recommendation I would give though is that the paper templates are crap. I tried the first pedal and driller the 4 pilot holes based on the template and in the end they were still off.

What I ended up doing was:

1) Mark the first hole (using template is ok)....then drill that hole completely
2) Test fit and mount the pedal with just one in the first hole
3) Then take your hole punch and punch for the 3 remaining holes
4) Take your time drilling each hole one by one...and if you are anal, do a test fit after each hole to ensure that everything is still lining up

wfdeacon88 · 06-25-2019, 09:21 PM

Drive to/from work, changed cabin air filters, wash/wax after a road trip this weekend.

Car is driving great, however can't stop wondering if my cold start 'rattle/clink' (1-2 seconds, mostly on cold starts, hit or miss when it happens) is something serious. A few threads on this referenced a vanos issue, but this appears to be one of the few issues posted on here that don't have a real determined solution, understanding of seriousness of the issue, or even the actual cause.

SAMM3Y · 06-25-2019, 09:51 PM

Giving cat-less another chance... I've had this x pipe in a closet for 18 months... purchased it for 50% off from TMS on clearance, couldn't resist the deal. I know it's gonna be loud but hopefully paired with the SS euro performance rear muffler it'll be bearable but it's a straight pipe. So far super impressed with the quality, even included all new hardware with stainless bolts and copper nuts for headers, header doughnuts and x-pipe brace hardware. Just please M3 gods no tickets from the 5-0...

rochoa21 · 06-26-2019, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by LaoBron

Saw a good deal on a tv for the bedroom 55" fits nicely in the back.

I got the 65" its a solid TV

InnerBlueSkies · 06-26-2019, 04:42 PM

Not sure how many miles were on the OEM Filter but was basically following the "change when it looks dirty" philosophy. Car was sluggish and could barely keep up with mini vans, etc. No light penetration through the element.

06-24-2019, 08:37 PM	#9638
bmwpower603 Lieutenant 204 Rep 486 Posts Drives: E36 m3 coupe 08 e90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Wash, wax, interior clean. Valentine hardwire.
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06-24-2019, 10:20 PM	#9641
killa411 Registered 3 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 DCT ESS625 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Tacoma, WA iTrader: (0)	Did some roll racing (1/3 mile) with my E90 M3 yesterday at an air strip event. Got couple of very close wins vs some American muscle: Stock challenger hellcat 6mt, full bolt on V2 CTS-V (560WHP) and a stock C7 Z06. The Z06 was having 3 gear issues. Was the only E90/E92 m3 racing so it was pretty fun to surprise the muscle boys with the M holding its own. Car is DCT with ESS625 kit.
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06-25-2019, 06:30 AM	#9642
330ciprem Lieutenant 229 Rep 415 Posts Drives: 12 E92 M3, 06 E46 330ci, 6spds Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0)	Coded the Adaptive Headlights out. Like NCS - will play around some more. Attached Images
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06-25-2019, 03:06 PM	#9646
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06-25-2019, 05:36 PM	#9650
XKxRome0ox e90noob 1588 Rep 1,862 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	ZHP shift knob swap feels so good such a small "mod" but the satisfaction derived from each shift is huge friend gave me his alcantra shift boot ... will have to get it tucked away better at some point __________________ 2008 E90 M3 / LCI trunk + euro tail swap Production date - 2008-04-22
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06-25-2019, 05:44 PM	#9651
XKxRome0ox e90noob 1588 Rep 1,862 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	what do you call the two vented parts on top of the hood? looking for a guide to removing the trim pieces __________________ 2008 E90 M3 / LCI trunk + euro tail swap Production date - 2008-04-22
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06-25-2019, 08:18 PM	#9654
kimiraikkonen Lieutenant 275 Rep 466 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (2)	Installed M performance pedals Installation was a snap. Just take your time drilling, and start with doing a smaller diameter pilot hole vs. before stepping up to larger bit sizes. Those that are complaining about the brake pedal taking too long to drill are probably rushing it. One recommendation I would give though is that the paper templates are crap. I tried the first pedal and driller the 4 pilot holes based on the template and in the end they were still off. What I ended up doing was: 1) Mark the first hole (using template is ok)....then drill that hole completely 2) Test fit and mount the pedal with just one in the first hole 3) Then take your hole punch and punch for the 3 remaining holes 4) Take your time drilling each hole one by one...and if you are anal, do a test fit after each hole to ensure that everything is still lining up Attached Images
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06-25-2019, 09:21 PM	#9655
wfdeacon88 Major 1105 Rep 1,389 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Triad, NC iTrader: (0)	Drive to/from work, changed cabin air filters, wash/wax after a road trip this weekend. Car is driving great, however can't stop wondering if my cold start 'rattle/clink' (1-2 seconds, mostly on cold starts, hit or miss when it happens) is something serious. A few threads on this referenced a vanos issue, but this appears to be one of the few issues posted on here that don't have a real determined solution, understanding of seriousness of the issue, or even the actual cause.
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06-25-2019, 09:51 PM	#9656
SAMM3Y Colonel 3085 Rep 2,747 Posts Drives: 2008 m3 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NorCal iTrader: (2)	Giving cat-less another chance... I've had this x pipe in a closet for 18 months... purchased it for 50% off from TMS on clearance, couldn't resist the deal. I know it's gonna be loud but hopefully paired with the SS euro performance rear muffler it'll be bearable but it's a straight pipe. So far super impressed with the quality, even included all new hardware with stainless bolts and copper nuts for headers, header doughnuts and x-pipe brace hardware. Just please M3 gods no tickets from the 5-0... Attached Images __________________ 9ers
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06-26-2019, 04:42 PM	#9658
InnerBlueSkies Captain 1093 Rep 950 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: College Station, Texas iTrader: (1)	Not sure how many miles were on the OEM Filter but was basically following the "change when it looks dirty" philosophy. Car was sluggish and could barely keep up with mini vans, etc. No light penetration through the element.
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