What have you done with or to your M3 today?

[Mkhoid]

Did 100 wet shots of nitrous.

[PACarGuy]

Replaced left side felt undertray. Was pretty straightforward and easy. Splash shield is now much tighter and doesn't pop out beyond the fender edge anymore.

[CjM3]

Originally Posted by PACarGuy

Replaced left side felt undertray. Was pretty straightforward and easy. Splash shield is now much tighter and doesn't pop out beyond the fender edge anymore.

I need to do this, clipped some plastic body pieces left in the freeway and tore mine up.

[strokemycocktus]

Replaced the idle control valve and finally I can appreciate silent idle
This calls for a throttle body shot of course.

[XKxRome0ox]

i went and traded my '08 m3 for a modded 2016 Audi S3 ...

for the weekend

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

i went and traded my '08 m3 for a modded 2016 Audi S3 ...

for the weekend

Scared me for a sec there mate...

[330ciprem]

Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

i went and traded my '08 m3 for a modded 2016 Audi S3 ...

for the weekend

Expecting a review by Monday

[M3_92101]

Originally Posted by ItsGary

Drove to Kamloops the other day. It's much worse now x)

Your photo reminded me of an old BMW Motorcycles promo shirt that I saw a long time ago. It said something like this:

"What's your hobby? ...I collect bugs"

[XKxRome0ox]

Originally Posted by Helmsman

Scared me for a sec there mate...

i wouldn't ...
at least not go from the e90 m3 to an AUDI


but one thing's for sure
the e90 m3 6mt is not a good commuter car in stop-and-go traffic
it was much more pleasant in the audi s3 this morning
even though the s3 is track tuned in both engine and suspension

[strokemycocktus]

Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

i wouldn't ...
at least not go from the e90 m3 to an AUDI


but one thing's for sure
the e90 m3 6mt is not a good commuter car in stop-and-go traffic
it was much more pleasant in the audi s3 this morning
even though the s3 is track tuned in both engine and suspension

Lol how?
You mean the automatic gearbox or the whole car was more comfortable to drive?

[XKxRome0ox]

Originally Posted by strokemycocktus

Lol how?
You mean the automatic gearbox or the whole car was more comfortable to drive?

the auto/"dsg" gearbox definitely makes a big difference over constantly rowing the gears in traffic

less "shake-and-bake" and vibrations (it could just be that my '08 is old... i had the motor mounts changed but i may need to address other parts)
smoother and more effortless acceleration in the lower ranges

seating position - the e9x m3 seats don't go low enough
this has always been a pet peeve but not a deal breaker
the audi s3 seat has slightly better positioning

a lot of it could just be that my m3 is much older and the s3 is pretty much new
anyway
i'll have the whole weekend to drive it and not just stuck in morning commute traffic
so i'll be back.

[strokemycocktus]

Cool, I am waiting for more then!

[XKxRome0ox]

2016 Audi S3

Tomioka IHX475 TURBO Upgrade with upgraded DV+
CTS Catted Downpipe
S3 Resonator Delete
Unitronics Intercooler

Fluidampr Pulley
BFI Stage 1 Engine

BFI Stage 1Transmission

BFI Stage 1 Dogbone Mounts
Neuspeed Intake
VWR Full racing catch can and pcv cover
034 Motorsport Subframe Inserts
Eurodyne Maestro Custom Engine Tune
Eurodyne DSG TCU Stage 1 Tune
MSS Kit Sport Full suspension upgrade

034 Motorsport camber plates
EMD Auto rear sway bar and adjustable endlinks
MK2 Audi TTRS front big brake upgrade and painted Ford grabber blue
EBC Yellow brake pads all around
ECS tuning stainless steel lines on all four corners
Castrol SRF Brake Fluid
Eurocode rear chassis brace
Custom Alcantara with blue and red stitching S3 steering wheel
Neuspeed rse102 19x9et40 wheels in gloss black
Wheel Stud Conversion
Michelin Pilot 4S 235/35/19 tires
Brisk ER12 spark plugs

RS3 revision coil packs
Custom Magnaflow exhaust tips
West End Aligment In Gardena:

Alignment -2.3 front

Alignment -2.0 rear

Full Corner Balance

EMD CF front lip
EMD CF rear spoiler
EMD rs3 front grill
Upgraded rear diffuser
Dsg/haldex/diff service done at 20k


copy and pasted friend's list of mods
the car was just filmed for Smoking Tire's One Take this past week
so will be looking forward to that
Zach, the young guy who's taking over the One Take, seemed to really like it
his review will probably be way more knowledgeable than mine
but i'll be able to give an everyday driving experience perspective review

[ItsGary]

Originally Posted by M3_92101

Your photo reminded me of an old BMW Motorcycles promo shirt that I saw a long time ago. It said something like this:

"What's your hobby? ...I collect bugs"

Hahahah. This is so mad, I had to claybar my bumper, took forever to do the windshield also.

[shmad]

drove to work

[slowm3]

took some pics today

[admranger]

Originally Posted by GotV8?

Finally installed my rear carbon fiber diffuser and changed to a gloss black M3 badge to give my Rear end an aggressive look!!

+5 for "1 MPG" license plate. Very well played.

[m3jala]

Out of town on business for one week. Come to my computer, see a bunch of Skype messages from my wife starting with "Do you think I should start the car so the battery doesn't die?" Then two hours later the attached two photos - she takes the M out for lunch.

Guess the V8 starts to grow on her.

[GotV8?]

And the mods continues, just got done installing carbon fiber side skirts and rear blades. Luv the added aggressive look!!

[pcohen15]

$12 and about 12 minutes for install.

[XKxRome0ox]

so this is what happens when your car enthusiast friend has your car for the weekend

he ended up detailing my car for me on his own









and i installed amber reflectors instead of the "paint matched" ones

[JJH]

Originally Posted by XKxRome0ox

so this is what happens when your car enthusiast friend has your car for the weekend

he ended up detailing my car for me on his own

Man, that's a friend to keep for life!!