What have you done with or to your M3 today?

SAMM3Y · 12-02-2021, 10:53 AM

I broke it on Sunday coming down the corkscrew at Laguna Seca on the third lap of the day. The rear right upper guide rod bolt snapped and the rod chewed up the exterior right cv boot on the half shaft. Luckily it didn't crash the car. It was the 2nd track day of the weekend. Sucks it happened so early in the day and in complete transparency it is a bolt I have had off the car before and didn't replace. So lesson learned. Replace your suspension hardware every time you take it to pieces.

TCrush · 12-02-2021, 11:07 AM

I allowed my wife take it for a spin with me inside obviously lol

drrust · 12-02-2021, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SAMM3Y

I broke it on Sunday coming down the corkscrew at Laguna Seca on the third lap of the day. The rear right upper guide rod bolt snapped and the rod chewed up the exterior right cv boot on the half shaft. Luckily it didn't crash the car. It was the 2nd track day of the weekend. Sucks it happened so early in the day and in complete transparency it is a bolt I have had off the car before and didn't replace. So lesson learned. Replace your suspension hardware every time you take it to pieces.

Looks like a bending fatigue failure. Sounds funny, but under torqued fasteners can make this worse.

SAMM3Y · 12-02-2021, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by drrust

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Originally Posted by SAMM3Y

I broke it on Sunday coming down the corkscrew at Laguna Seca on the third lap of the day. The rear right upper guide rod bolt snapped and the rod chewed up the exterior right cv boot on the half shaft. Luckily it didn't crash the car. It was the 2nd track day of the weekend. Sucks it happened so early in the day and in complete transparency it is a bolt I have had off the car before and didn't replace. So lesson learned. Replace your suspension hardware every time you take it to pieces.

Looks like a bending fatigue failure. Sounds funny, but under torqued fasteners can make this worse.

Yes agree, also that corner of the car takes a lot of abuse coming over t5 bypass at thunderhill which I frequent.

itoto · 12-02-2021, 03:47 PM

Filmed my second official video during my first time at ACH, Philippines

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGJ1hDpAtRo&t=426s

DRLane · 12-02-2021, 10:59 PM

I removed the carbon trim to sell as that's money that can go to my second oil cooler project.

Bought some walnut trim and wrapped it in "M Hurricane" fabric. It's only the two dash pieces as the rest were stripped a while back.

I think it's pretty rad!

TCrush · 12-03-2021, 05:49 AM

Hit 30k miles changed out my spark plugs and gave the baby a bath.

MPizza · 12-03-2021, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DRLane

I removed the carbon trim to sell as that's money that can go to my second oil cooler project.

Bought some walnut trim and wrapped it in "M Hurricane" fabric. It's only the two dash pieces as the rest were stripped a while back.

I think it's pretty rad!

wow i want that, nice job!

//steve\\ · 12-03-2021, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DRLane

I removed the carbon trim to sell as that's money that can go to my second oil cooler project.

Bought some walnut trim and wrapped it in "M Hurricane" fabric. It's only the two dash pieces as the rest were stripped a while back.

I think it's pretty rad!

I like this way more than I think I would.

tbuck · 12-03-2021, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DRLane

I removed the carbon trim to sell as that's money that can go to my second oil cooler project.

Bought some walnut trim and wrapped it in "M Hurricane" fabric. It's only the two dash pieces as the rest were stripped a while back.

I think it's pretty rad!

That is pretty badass!! They had some really cool fabrics back in the day, my favorite was the ///M "Rain". Very cool!!

tbuck · 12-03-2021, 01:16 PM

Well, was surprised a little by the nice weather today, getting over 70, so figured that was all the excuse I needed to uncover the old girl and take her for a spin. Of course, this required a stop at her favorite place....

DRLane · 12-03-2021, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tbuck

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Originally Posted by DRLane

I removed the carbon trim to sell as that's money that can go to my second oil cooler project.

Bought some walnut trim and wrapped it in "M Hurricane" fabric. It's only the two dash pieces as the rest were stripped a while back.

I think it's pretty rad!

That is pretty badass!! They had some really cool fabrics back in the day, my favorite was the ///M "Rain". Very cool!!

That was the original plan, but it's too subtle of a design when laid out horizontally on the trim.

I'm pretty happy with the results and it'll be unique at the track.

Ajolives · 12-03-2021, 04:09 PM

Arrived super early to an event and ended up at the very front. Currently watching hordes of people walking needlessly close to my car.

Helmsman · 12-03-2021, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ajolives

Arrived super early to an event and ended up at the very front. Currently watching hordes of people walking needlessly close to my car.

Hahaha! On the watch hey, can never trust people stay clear of the paint!
Slonik aluminum holding up nicely I trust?

Ajolives · 12-03-2021, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Helmsman

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Originally Posted by Ajolives

Arrived super early to an event and ended up at the very front. Currently watching hordes of people walking needlessly close to my car.

Hahaha! On the watch hey, can never trust people stay clear of the paint!
Slonik aluminum holding up nicely I trust?

Haha, watching only until the train departs for the North Pole in a couple minutes. And yeah people are friggin ridiculous. Wouldn't be surprised to see a scuff in tomorrow's wash

They went in without any fuss, took me a couple hours while taking my time. No explosions yet!

Yeru · 12-03-2021, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ajolives

Arrived super early to an event and ended up at the very front. Currently watching hordes of people walking needlessly close to my car.

C'mon, man, it's just a car! (JK)

Ajolives · 12-03-2021, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Yeru

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Originally Posted by Ajolives

Arrived super early to an event and ended up at the very front. Currently watching hordes of people walking needlessly close to my car.

C'mon, man, it's just a car! (JK)

Hahaha, yeah true dat. She is far from garage queen status too. Sure it's like that in any parking lot, just struck me as odd that there's all this space and people literally breathing on it.

bhowelett · 12-04-2021, 05:48 PM

Installed my new RKP Sport X pipe today. Running it with stock exhaust. The volume increase is noticeable to me.

No CEL yet; but I'm sure it coming. Doesn't matter because I just received my Tuning cable from BPM today. Will be installing the stage 2 tune soon.

F80_Katz · 12-04-2021, 09:18 PM

Grabbed a squared set of arc 8's and fresh michelin ps4s, liking the silver on silver look.

itoto · 12-05-2021, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sparayno1

I made a glass plenum that sounds better than a carbon plenum: https://youtube.com/shorts/2L_IfQh1ENk?feature=share

Sal's Garage? 🤔

Denny347 · 12-05-2021, 03:17 PM

Installed a set of LUX H8 Gold angel eyes. I like this look, something different than the usual white. Got them before they raised the price.

irokwrx · 12-05-2021, 07:42 PM

I installed this Blackvue Camera today with LTE. The selling point for me is the live view and uploads to the cloud. I can look at my cameras at any time. I can also talk and hear through the camera like a Ring doorbell. With both front and rear cameras the battery will last about 20 hours. I was coming from a THINKWARE F800 witch I will put in my daily.

12-02-2021, 10:53 AM	#17777
SAMM3Y Colonel 3085 Rep 2,747 Posts Drives: 2008 m3 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NorCal iTrader: (2)	I broke it on Sunday coming down the corkscrew at Laguna Seca on the third lap of the day. The rear right upper guide rod bolt snapped and the rod chewed up the exterior right cv boot on the half shaft. Luckily it didn't crash the car. It was the 2nd track day of the weekend. Sucks it happened so early in the day and in complete transparency it is a bolt I have had off the car before and didn't replace. So lesson learned. Replace your suspension hardware every time you take it to pieces. Attached Images __________________ 9ers
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12-02-2021, 11:07 AM	#17778
TCrush Banned 13 Rep 22 Posts Drives: e90 M3, F30 2018 and X5 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I allowed my wife take it for a spin with me inside obviously lol
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12-02-2021, 03:47 PM	#17781
itoto Second Lieutenant 116 Rep 228 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: May 2021 Location: California iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 M3 [0.00]	second official yt run Filmed my second official video during my first time at ACH, Philippines https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGJ1hDpAtRo&t=426s __________________ yt:itoto insta:@m3.toto
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12-02-2021, 10:59 PM	#17782
DRLane Brigadier General 3989 Rep 3,408 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado iTrader: (21) Garage List 2008 m3 [6.63]	I removed the carbon trim to sell as that's money that can go to my second oil cooler project. Bought some walnut trim and wrapped it in "M Hurricane" fabric. It's only the two dash pieces as the rest were stripped a while back. I think it's pretty rad! Attached Images __________________ Not a Doctor, those are just my initials.
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12-03-2021, 05:49 AM	#17783
TCrush Banned 13 Rep 22 Posts Drives: e90 M3, F30 2018 and X5 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Hit 30k miles changed out my spark plugs and gave the baby a bath.
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12-03-2021, 01:16 PM	#17787
tbuck Captain 1186 Rep 946 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3, 2016 F23 M235i Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Huntsville iTrader: (0)	She be thirsty... Well, was surprised a little by the nice weather today, getting over 70, so figured that was all the excuse I needed to uncover the old girl and take her for a spin. Of course, this required a stop at her favorite place.... Attached Images __________________
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12-03-2021, 04:09 PM	#17789
Ajolives Captain 922 Rep 933 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 Audi SQ5 [0.00] 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Arrived super early to an event and ended up at the very front. Currently watching hordes of people walking needlessly close to my car. Attached Images
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12-04-2021, 05:48 PM	#17794
bhowelett Private First Class 125 Rep 126 Posts Drives: '08 MR E93 M3 DCT Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Southern Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E93 [10.00]	Installed my new RKP Sport X pipe today. Running it with stock exhaust. The volume increase is noticeable to me. No CEL yet; but I'm sure it coming. Doesn't matter because I just received my Tuning cable from BPM today. Will be installing the stage 2 tune soon.
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12-05-2021, 03:17 PM	#17797
Denny347 Major 347 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E90 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (0)	Installed a set of LUX H8 Gold angel eyes. I like this look, something different than the usual white. Got them before they raised the price.
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12-05-2021, 07:42 PM	#17798
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