What have you done with or to your M3 today?

XKxRome0ox · 02-14-2019, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ItsGary

24th Week of 2012 was when your battery was manufactured.

hmm
that's not reassuring
seller told me he changed the battery about 6 months before selling to me (Dec 2017 ish)
Could it be that the battery was just sitting around for that long before it got sold and installed? or did the seller sneak that one by me?

ItsGary · 02-14-2019, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

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Originally Posted by ItsGary

24th Week of 2012 was when your battery was manufactured.

hmm
that's not reassuring
seller told me he changed the battery about 6 months before selling to me (Dec 2017 ish)
Could it be that the battery was just sitting around for that long before it got sold and installed? or did the seller sneak that one by me?

Battery was probably sitting. Mine was made in 2012 also, 49th week I believe but mine is going strong still

SoCalRPM · 02-15-2019, 07:04 PM

Today, I was unknowingly forced into a Valet-only parking situation. Needless to say I'm not happy about this situation when I drop off the car. After I'm given my ticket, I linger around for a moment to keep an eye on my baby. The gentleman who got in my car was a rather large (I'm being modest - extremely large) fellow who, of course, moved my seat way out of place.

Then, after a moment of the car not moving I knew something was up. I walked over to the car and opened the door to kindly instruct him how to engage Drive (DCT). I caught him fumbling about with the selector and the paddles for a moment but he must not have had his foot on the brake because he was still having trouble. Finally, I managed to help him get it over to D1. I politely let him know that I'm a bit precious about this car as it took me a while to find [this particular spec] but he assured me I'm in good hands. I close the door and, yet again, the car doesn't move. He then tries to pull away without disengaging the parking brake. Ugh.

I pop the door back open and show him where it is, and again he assure me I'm in good hands. Sure.

In the end, my car was returned without any new issues - thankfully. I'll certainly allow extra time to self-Park if I ever go back to this location.

On an unrelated side note, I did manage to snap this quick pic, too!

XKxRome0ox · 02-15-2019, 07:27 PM

i haven't had to valet park my car yet ...
(to be fair, i've only had the m3 for less than 1 year)
i've even taken uber or other transportation when i knew the place i'm going to would be valet only and not have an easy alternate parking option

but i know there will come a time when i have no choice but to valet

XKxRome0ox · 02-15-2019, 08:17 PM

https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...IFJlc3VsdHM%3D
Tail Lamp - BMW (63-21-7-289-434)
Description:
Sedan & wagon, 2009-12, on lift gate.

https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...IFJlc3VsdHM%3D
Tail Lamp - BMW (63-21-7-289-428)
Description:
Sedan & wagon, 2009-12, on trunk lid.

ugh... why are there two different parts?
they list the same cars ... they both look like the inner tail lights ...
the only difference is in the description one says
trunk lid v. lift gate ...

which is the right part number?

_paolo · 02-15-2019, 10:27 PM

Let's see... went to the dealership and ordered a tail light outer gasket since I found a puddle in my amp compartment yesterday. (Been raining here in the Bay Area CA)

Removed the two front struts to get my swift springs installed.

Ordered Zimmerman rotors, pads and sensors from ecs.

My first time wrenching on the m3.

Helmsman · 02-16-2019, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by _paolo

Let's see... went to the dealership and ordered a tail light outer gasket since I found a puddle in my amp compartment yesterday. (Been raining here in the Bay Area CA)

Removed the two front struts to get my swift springs installed.

Ordered Zimmerman rotors, pads and sensors from ecs.

My first time wrenching on the m3.

Interesting, how much was the Zimmerman kit Paolo?

Helmsman · 02-16-2019, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCalRPM

Today, I was unknowingly forced into a Valet-only parking situation. Needless to say I'm not happy about this situation when I drop off the car. After I'm given my ticket, I linger around for a moment to keep an eye on my baby. The gentleman who got in my car was a rather large (I'm being modest - extremely large) fellow who, of course, moved my seat way out of place.

Then, after a moment of the car not moving I knew something was up. I walked over to the car and opened the door to kindly instruct him how to engage Drive (DCT). I caught him fumbling about with the selector and the paddles for a moment but he must not have had his foot on the brake because he was still having trouble. Finally, I managed to help him get it over to D1. I politely let him know that I'm a bit precious about this car as it took me a while to find [this particular spec] but he assured me I'm in good hands. I close the door and, yet again, the car doesn't move. He then tries to pull away without disengaging the parking brake. Ugh.

I pop the door back open and show him where it is, and again he assure me I'm in good hands. Sure.

In the end, my car was returned without any new issues - thankfully. I'll certainly allow extra time to self-Park if I ever go back to this location.

On an unrelated side note, I did manage to snap this quick pic, too!

Well at least the day generated that very nice photo!

_paolo · 02-16-2019, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Helmsman

Quote:

Originally Posted by _paolo

Let's see... went to the dealership and ordered a tail light outer gasket since I found a puddle in my amp compartment yesterday. (Been raining here in the Bay Area CA)

Removed the two front struts to get my swift springs installed.

Ordered Zimmerman rotors, pads and sensors from ecs.

My first time wrenching on the m3.

Interesting, how much was the Zimmerman kit Paolo?

It was a little less than 1k for the Zimmerman rotors and StopTech street pads shipped.

donut_boi · 02-17-2019, 11:09 PM

New kicks courtesy of slicer Diamond Black RIAs on Michelin Cup 2s

SAMM3Y · 02-17-2019, 11:28 PM

So ducking sick!! ^^^

donut_boi · 02-18-2019, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SAMM3Y

So ducking sick!! ^^^

Thank you SAMM3Y!

_paolo · 02-18-2019, 01:25 AM

Finally got to install my swift springs. It was surprisingly easy to do.

JJH · 02-18-2019, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by donut_boi

New kicks courtesy of slicer Diamond Black RIAs on Michelin Cup 2s

Very cool - what tire sizes please?

donut_boi · 02-18-2019, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JJH

Very cool - what tire sizes please?

Thank you!

Fronts 265/35 on 18x10 et25 and rears 295/30 on 18x10.5 et22

Not Sure · 02-18-2019, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by donut_boi

New kicks courtesy of slicer Diamond Black RIAs on Michelin Cup 2s

super nice. any pics from further away?

donut_boi · 02-18-2019, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Not Sure

super nice. any pics from further away?

Thank you...working on it, been raining here in Cali so when the weather dries up I’ll take much better pictures.

Scharbag · 02-18-2019, 12:47 PM

Even though the car has not been driven since early November, I vacuumed it... Yes, I climbed into the car and vacuumed it even though it was pretty clean when I put it away...

Then I put Rain-X on the front and back windows...

Then I literally just stared at it for a while.

So happy we just about beat an 80 year old record for the coldest stretch of February weather here. Let us hope this can be taken as a sign of an early spring...

Patiently waiting for the weather to turn, the snow to melt and the sweepers to get rid of all of the GD ROCKS they put on the roads every winter.

On a positive note, it is blue skies and calm, and -19C is actually warmer than it has been.

Ok, done whining.

Cheers,

ItsGary · 02-18-2019, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scharbag

Even though the car has not been driven since early November, I vacuumed it... Yes, I climbed into the car and vacuumed it even though it was pretty clean when I put it away...

Then I put Rain-X on the front and back windows...

Then I literally just stared at it for a while.

So happy we just about beat an 80 year old record for the coldest stretch of February weather here. Let us hope this can be taken as a sign of an early spring...

Patiently waiting for the weather to turn, the snow to melt and the sweepers to get rid of all of the GD ROCKS they put on the roads every winter.

On a positive note, it is blue skies and calm, and -19C is actually warmer than it has been.

Ok, done whining.

Cheers,

can i come over during the summer

atopa2002 · 02-18-2019, 06:28 PM

That junction will be great for donuts

InnerBlueSkies · 02-18-2019, 10:17 PM

Cleaned my airbox and now experiencing 20+ horsepower gains

Bartledoo · 02-18-2019, 11:14 PM

Changed spark plugs. Wasn't as bad as made out to be. In fact, with the cat 5 cable method, the rear coils are the easiest to remove since you can use the strut braces for leverage. Didn't notice any difference in running on 37k mile plugs, although they looked pretty dirty.

Also removed the full rear seat. Wow the rear seat has some amazing sound insulation!

02-15-2019, 07:04 PM	#8209
SoCalRPM Captain 886 Rep 942 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: May 2017 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Today, I was unknowingly forced into a Valet-only parking situation. Needless to say I'm not happy about this situation when I drop off the car. After I'm given my ticket, I linger around for a moment to keep an eye on my baby. The gentleman who got in my car was a rather large (I'm being modest - extremely large) fellow who, of course, moved my seat way out of place. Then, after a moment of the car not moving I knew something was up. I walked over to the car and opened the door to kindly instruct him how to engage Drive (DCT). I caught him fumbling about with the selector and the paddles for a moment but he must not have had his foot on the brake because he was still having trouble. Finally, I managed to help him get it over to D1. I politely let him know that I'm a bit precious about this car as it took me a while to find [this particular spec] but he assured me I'm in good hands. I close the door and, yet again, the car doesn't move. He then tries to pull away without disengaging the parking brake. Ugh. I pop the door back open and show him where it is, and again he assure me I'm in good hands. Sure. In the end, my car was returned without any new issues - thankfully. I'll certainly allow extra time to self-Park if I ever go back to this location. On an unrelated side note, I did manage to snap this quick pic, too! Attached Images
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02-15-2019, 07:27 PM	#8210
XKxRome0ox e90noob 1588 Rep 1,862 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	i haven't had to valet park my car yet ... (to be fair, i've only had the m3 for less than 1 year) i've even taken uber or other transportation when i knew the place i'm going to would be valet only and not have an easy alternate parking option but i know there will come a time when i have no choice but to valet __________________ 2008 E90 M3 / LCI trunk + euro tail swap Production date - 2008-04-22
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02-15-2019, 08:17 PM	#8211
XKxRome0ox e90noob 1588 Rep 1,862 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...IFJlc3VsdHM%3D Tail Lamp - BMW (63-21-7-289-434) Description: Sedan & wagon, 2009-12, on lift gate. https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...IFJlc3VsdHM%3D Tail Lamp - BMW (63-21-7-289-428) Description: Sedan & wagon, 2009-12, on trunk lid. ugh... why are there two different parts? they list the same cars ... they both look like the inner tail lights ... the only difference is in the description one says trunk lid v. lift gate ... which is the right part number? __________________ 2008 E90 M3 / LCI trunk + euro tail swap Production date - 2008-04-22
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02-15-2019, 10:27 PM	#8212
_paolo Member 190 Rep 91 Posts Drives: e90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (1)	Let's see... went to the dealership and ordered a tail light outer gasket since I found a puddle in my amp compartment yesterday. (Been raining here in the Bay Area CA) Removed the two front struts to get my swift springs installed. Ordered Zimmerman rotors, pads and sensors from ecs. My first time wrenching on the m3. __________________ iG: MLO.Paolo
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02-17-2019, 11:28 PM	#8217
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02-18-2019, 01:25 AM	#8219
_paolo Member 190 Rep 91 Posts Drives: e90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (1)	Finally got to install my swift springs. It was surprisingly easy to do. Attached Images __________________ iG: MLO.Paolo
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02-18-2019, 12:47 PM	#8224
Scharbag Colonel 2621 Rep 2,138 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Victoria iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW E92 M3 [0.00]	Even though the car has not been driven since early November, I vacuumed it... Yes, I climbed into the car and vacuumed it even though it was pretty clean when I put it away... Then I put Rain-X on the front and back windows... Then I literally just stared at it for a while. So happy we just about beat an 80 year old record for the coldest stretch of February weather here. Let us hope this can be taken as a sign of an early spring... Patiently waiting for the weather to turn, the snow to melt and the sweepers to get rid of all of the GD ROCKS they put on the roads every winter. On a positive note, it is blue skies and calm, and -19C is actually warmer than it has been. Ok, done whining. Cheers, Attached Images __________________ 2011 E92 M3 - 6MT, ZCP, ZF LSD, ESS G1, Some other goodies...
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02-18-2019, 06:28 PM	#8226
atopa2002 Lieutenant 203 Rep 538 Posts Drives: Z3M, 2013 e92 M3, F15 X5 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Richmond,VA iTrader: (2)	That junction will be great for donuts
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02-18-2019, 10:17 PM	#8227
InnerBlueSkies Captain 1093 Rep 950 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: College Station, Texas iTrader: (1)	Cleaned my airbox and now experiencing 20+ horsepower gains Attached Images
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02-18-2019, 11:14 PM	#8228
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]	Changed spark plugs. Wasn't as bad as made out to be. In fact, with the cat 5 cable method, the rear coils are the easiest to remove since you can use the strut braces for leverage. Didn't notice any difference in running on 37k mile plugs, although they looked pretty dirty. Also removed the full rear seat. Wow the rear seat has some amazing sound insulation! Last edited by Bartledoo; 02-19-2019 at 01:49 PM..
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