What have you done with or to your M3 today?

SAMM3Y · 08-21-2019, 11:58 PM

Inside look at the ess vortech blower. I purchased this kit cheap and used. It had a damaged pulley, looks like someone not knowing what they're doing tried to remove the pulley. I'm happy with its guts, looks very good with no turbine damage and bearings are as new. Part of my motivation for checking was the blower dipstick looked like it had a broken end. I couldn't tell if it was normal or missing a piece. So I took it apart to make sure, it was fine, no debris inside. I cleaned it up and painted it wrinkle black, decided against the red. Check out the dipstick. Is it broken? Hard to believe vortech would have left it with the end looking that rough but hard to think what happened to it?

Bartledoo · 08-22-2019, 01:19 AM

Swapped rear PFC08 pads for some new ones. My rear pads only lasted three more track days than my fronts surprisingly...9 days (8 dry) for fronts and 12 for rears.

XKxRome0ox · 08-22-2019, 01:21 PM

received painted high kick trunk spoiler

now looking at rear diffuser options ... why are the e90 options so limited?

M3SCUZZI · 08-23-2019, 01:34 PM

Gave it a good wash

Siajoon · 08-23-2019, 04:38 PM

Got my splash shield and left and right insulation piece from FCP... finally got around to replacing it.. looks much much better now.

Had my pup helping me out incase I missed a screw

Scharbag · 08-23-2019, 05:07 PM

Drove it back and forth to Nanaimo from Victoria - in the rain. Managed some good mileage... Down a wee hill

Got the +1L warning - added 1/2L - now full right to the top... Second time that has happened - so I will be changing that sensor.

Love the car on a cruise like that. Too bad there are so many wankers that think the left lane is for driving 91 in a 90 zone...

And Sunday is a show and shine - so I will have to get all the road goo off the beast and shine her up nice and pretty!! Good excuse to try out my new wheel cleaner from Chemical Guys. Hope it works as well as Sonex at a fraction of the price (I have my doubts).

Happy motoring!!

Powashiftin · 08-23-2019, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Siajoon

Got my splash shield and left and right insulation piece from FCP... finally got around to replacing it.. looks much much better now.

Had my pup helping me out incase I missed a screw

Which ramps are those ?

Siajoon · 08-23-2019, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Siajoon

Got my splash shield and left and right insulation piece from FCP... finally got around to replacing it.. looks much much better now.

Had my pup helping me out incase I missed a screw

Which ramps are those ?

Rhino ramps

vitalsigns · 08-23-2019, 08:49 PM

This week: solid subframe bushings and CF driveshaft.

Just awesome...so solid, tight and planted now.

Highly recommended 10/10.

wfdeacon88 · 08-23-2019, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by vitalsigns

This week: solid subframe bushings and CF driveshaft.

Just awesome...so solid, tight and planted now.

Highly recommended 10/10.

nice! what was your labor on the bushings?

vitalsigns · 08-23-2019, 09:24 PM

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nice! what was your labor on the bushings?

I didn't break it out separately...labor all-in, which included bleeding brakes and alignment, was about $1,300. Not cheap, but definitely a major upgrade.

Siajoon · 08-23-2019, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by wfdeacon88

nice! what was your labor on the bushings?

I didn't break it out separately...labor all-in, which included bleeding brakes and alignment, was about $1,300. Not cheap, but definitely a major upgrade.

How much did you get your CF driveshaft for? And how about install?

vitalsigns · 08-23-2019, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Siajoon

How much did you get your CF driveshaft for? And how about install?

MFactory for $1,300 (via preorder)
Solid bushings for $300
Installation of everything for $1,300, including the other services mentioned

wfdeacon88 · 08-24-2019, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by vitalsigns

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Originally Posted by Siajoon

How much did you get your CF driveshaft for? And how about install?

MFactory for $1,300 (via preorder)
Solid bushings for $300
Installation of everything for $1,300, including the other services mentioned

Thanks!

chocstraw · 08-24-2019, 12:46 PM

Seats out vacuuming today, thankful for these manual seats. Full adjustment including bolsters and rake, 22lbs lighter and less complicated.

Do you have any idea how satisfying it is to remove dust and crumbs from 2010?

AceBeezy · 08-24-2019, 02:13 PM

Ole girl got a coolant flush and her routine 5k mile oil service. Finally took off the 220s and threw on some ZCPs I picked up from a private seller on the forum in Towson and mounted new tires. Take care of her and she'll take care of you right? Can't wait to take her out for a photoshoot!

roastbeef · 08-24-2019, 02:15 PM

Bath time.

roastbeef · 08-24-2019, 03:39 PM

JackieChiles · 08-24-2019, 03:54 PM

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Great looking car. What’s your suspension setup?

roastbeef · 08-24-2019, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

Great looking car. What’s your suspension setup?

Oem zcp with some camber. Thanks!

Bartledoo · 08-24-2019, 04:49 PM

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Oem zcp with some camber. Thanks!

Whuu for some reason I assumed you are on some hyper expensive uber suspension like the other trackies in CA...I always feel like a pleb with my little KW Clubbies and stock calipers.

chocstraw · 08-24-2019, 05:06 PM

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Whuu for some reason I assumed you are on some hyper expensive uber suspension like the other trackies in CA...I always feel like a pleb with my little KW Clubbies and stock calipers.

There are definitely some guys out here that have suspension and brake setups that cost half as much as the car. I guess a stroker will buy you a decent E9x now too.

Beef, do you have a GTS wing on custom risers? I don’t mind the GTS wing as much as some people but it does bother me that the stock risers look like they position the wing to block out half the rear window.

08-21-2019, 11:58 PM	#10165
SAMM3Y Colonel 3085 Rep 2,747 Posts Drives: 2008 m3 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NorCal iTrader: (2)	Inside look at the ess vortech blower. I purchased this kit cheap and used. It had a damaged pulley, looks like someone not knowing what they're doing tried to remove the pulley. I'm happy with its guts, looks very good with no turbine damage and bearings are as new. Part of my motivation for checking was the blower dipstick looked like it had a broken end. I couldn't tell if it was normal or missing a piece. So I took it apart to make sure, it was fine, no debris inside. I cleaned it up and painted it wrinkle black, decided against the red. Check out the dipstick. Is it broken? Hard to believe vortech would have left it with the end looking that rough but hard to think what happened to it? Attached Images __________________ 9ers
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08-22-2019, 01:19 AM	#10166
Bartledoo Driver 2692 Rep 2,714 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 Corvette Stingray [0.00] 2002 Porsche Boxster [0.00] 2011 E90 M3 [0.00] 2021 Tesla Model Y [0.00]	Swapped rear PFC08 pads for some new ones. My rear pads only lasted three more track days than my fronts surprisingly...9 days (8 dry) for fronts and 12 for rears. __________________ E90M 6MT Slicktop Single Humper in need of a diet
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08-22-2019, 01:21 PM	#10167
XKxRome0ox e90noob 1588 Rep 1,862 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	received painted high kick trunk spoiler now looking at rear diffuser options ... why are the e90 options so limited? __________________ 2008 E90 M3 / LCI trunk + euro tail swap Production date - 2008-04-22 Last edited by XKxRome0ox; 08-22-2019 at 01:26 PM..
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08-23-2019, 01:34 PM	#10168
M3SCUZZI Private First Class 63 Rep 101 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Centerport, NY iTrader: (0)	Gave it a good wash Attached Images
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08-23-2019, 04:38 PM	#10169
Siajoon ///Majestic 1857 Rep 2,090 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 ///M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Got my splash shield and left and right insulation piece from FCP... finally got around to replacing it.. looks much much better now. Had my pup helping me out incase I missed a screw Attached Images
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08-23-2019, 05:07 PM	#10170
Scharbag Colonel 2619 Rep 2,138 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Victoria iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW E92 M3 [0.00]	Drove it back and forth to Nanaimo from Victoria - in the rain. Managed some good mileage... Down a wee hill Got the +1L warning - added 1/2L - now full right to the top... Second time that has happened - so I will be changing that sensor. Love the car on a cruise like that. Too bad there are so many wankers that think the left lane is for driving 91 in a 90 zone... And Sunday is a show and shine - so I will have to get all the road goo off the beast and shine her up nice and pretty!! Good excuse to try out my new wheel cleaner from Chemical Guys. Hope it works as well as Sonex at a fraction of the price (I have my doubts). Happy motoring!! Attached Images __________________ 2011 E92 M3 - 6MT, ZCP, ZF LSD, ESS G1, Some other goodies...
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08-23-2019, 08:49 PM	#10173
vitalsigns Second Lieutenant 192 Rep 201 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: So Cal iTrader: (1)	This week: solid subframe bushings and CF driveshaft. Just awesome...so solid, tight and planted now. Highly recommended 10/10.
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08-24-2019, 12:46 PM	#10179
chocstraw Lieutenant 496 Rep 457 Posts Drives: E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Seats out vacuuming today, thankful for these manual seats. Full adjustment including bolsters and rake, 22lbs lighter and less complicated. *Do you have any idea how satisfying it is to remove dust and crumbs from 2010?*
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08-24-2019, 02:13 PM	#10180
AceBeezy Second Lieutenant 296 Rep 255 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	Ole girl got a coolant flush and her routine 5k mile oil service. Finally took off the 220s and threw on some ZCPs I picked up from a private seller on the forum in Towson and mounted new tires. Take care of her and she'll take care of you right? Can't wait to take her out for a photoshoot! Attached Images
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08-24-2019, 02:15 PM	#10181
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08-24-2019, 03:39 PM	#10182
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