WyattH | E90 M3 ZCP

wyatth · 12-25-2023, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Helmsman

Lovely update Wyatth, love the final touch on the window sealing...😅.
And for the battery, used original bracket to hold it or is that a special?

Haha, thank you!

Original bracket, simple drop-in replacement. I swapped photos above to show a bit better how it fits, I hope. Though in that process I noticed my negative cable has some black trim around the IBS sensor missing compared to everybody else's setup ... odd.

M3_Legend · 12-26-2023, 04:08 AM

Back again, can’t get enough of your M3. Hopefully mines will be up to your standards one day. One question, cost wise are this valve covers cheaper to refurbish or about the same as New NRW ones?

wyatth · 12-26-2023, 11:13 PM

^ Thank you, sir! Yours is already well above my standards.

These cars truly don't need much, just some love.

After all is said and done, I think the MPorium covers are a bit more than NRWs. Both are ~$1200, but with NRW you can resell your original factory covers (no idea what they're worth), and they include a new oil cap, if yours is leaky. Close enough in the grand scheme of things I think, so I'd say one should choose based on preferred material. I'm sure the NRW covers are fine and so far reviews seem to be positive, aluminum is also probably a low risk material. But I like Dean's products, his approach to the VCs, and magnesium. Others can refurbish their original covers for quite a bit less, but their longevity will depend on the approach and process of their local refinisher. That could be the cheapest approach, but highest risk for longevity. NRW is probably a sweet spot in value, being priced in the mid-range and low risk. And the MPorium probably among the more expensive solutions, but IMO the best.

A few more recent photos:

M3_Legend · 12-28-2023, 09:05 AM

Thank you for the Reply. Merry Christmas and happy new years my friend wish you and everyone health and joy next year.

wyatth · 12-28-2023, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by M3_Legend

Thank you for the Reply. Merry Christmas and happy new years my friend wish you and everyone health and joy next year.

Thanks, and to you as well my friend.

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M3_Legend Lieutenant 352 Rep 471 Posts Drives: BMW E90 & E91 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Tri state iTrader: (2)	Back again, can’t get enough of your M3. Hopefully mines will be up to your standards one day. One question, cost wise are this valve covers cheaper to refurbish or about the same as New NRW ones? __________________ 2009 E90 M3 DCT Space Grey current 2005 E53 X5 3.0 Alpine white sold 2008 E90 M3 6-speed Jerez Black sold 2008 E90 335I 6 Speed Black Sapphire M-sport sold 2006 E53 X5 Black Sapphire sold 2011 E91 Silver Automatic sold 2006 E91 Silver Automatic sold 2007 E91 Black sapphire 6 Speed Manuel current
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wyatth Colonel 3549 Rep 2,824 Posts Drives: E90 ZCP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	^ Thank you, sir! Yours is already well above my standards. These cars truly don't need much, just some love. After all is said and done, I think the MPorium covers are a bit more than NRWs. Both are ~$1200, but with NRW you can resell your original factory covers (no idea what they're worth), and they include a new oil cap, if yours is leaky. Close enough in the grand scheme of things I think, so I'd say one should choose based on preferred material. I'm sure the NRW covers are fine and so far reviews seem to be positive, aluminum is also probably a low risk material. But I like Dean's products, his approach to the VCs, and magnesium. Others can refurbish their original covers for quite a bit less, but their longevity will depend on the approach and process of their local refinisher. That could be the cheapest approach, but highest risk for longevity. NRW is probably a sweet spot in value, being priced in the mid-range and low risk. And the MPorium probably among the more expensive solutions, but IMO the best. A few more recent photos: Last edited by wyatth; 12-28-2023 at 12:56 PM..
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M3_Legend Lieutenant 352 Rep 471 Posts Drives: BMW E90 & E91 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Tri state iTrader: (2)	Thank you for the Reply. Merry Christmas and happy new years my friend wish you and everyone health and joy next year. __________________ 2009 E90 M3 DCT Space Grey current 2005 E53 X5 3.0 Alpine white sold 2008 E90 M3 6-speed Jerez Black sold 2008 E90 335I 6 Speed Black Sapphire M-sport sold 2006 E53 X5 Black Sapphire sold 2011 E91 Silver Automatic sold 2006 E91 Silver Automatic sold 2007 E91 Black sapphire 6 Speed Manuel current
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