What have you done with or to your M3 today?

[Shinom3]

Originally Posted by InnerBlueSkies

It cheaper and the same manufacturer just without the BMW logo. Done fine with my brakes Zimmerman, throttle actuators VDO, water pump, alternater, etc. Saved thousands and they all come with a lifetime warranty through FCP.

Noted.

[Shinom3]

Originally Posted by Scharbag

Letherique'd the car. Still looks good after 12 years and ~84TKM!!

Looks good bud, 12yrs wow

[InnerBlueSkies]

Originally Posted by EJT86

OE is BMW branded which raised the question why OE is preferred

I should of said OE over genuine. I am clearly out of my league here and comfortable saying so. My point is if I can get the part from the same factory without the logo 25% cheaper I prefer that. Many do not and swear that a Valeo alternator is substandard to a BMW one....to each their own.
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This is from the FCP website, by no means the end all of the discussion but an interesting classification.

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The Basics
OE OEM are indicators that the part you're buying meets or exceeds the quality of the original item in your vehicle. In general, OE means the part is the exact piece used in original manufacturing, while OEM means that the company is held to a high quality standard and that they produce OE parts for other manufacturers. When it comes to OE quality level, drag the sliders across every photo on this page to see exactly what we mean!

Original Equipment (OE) Parts: These are the same parts originally supplied to dealerships, except with the dealer logos removed. This is done by manufacturers so the parts can be sold outside the dealer network due to licensing agreements.

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Parts: These are produced by a manufacturer that supplies at least one OE part to a vehicle manufacturer. OEM parts may not have been original to the car, but are held to higher-quality standards and stringent quality control.

Genuine Parts: These parts come branded by the vehicle manufacturer and at a premium cost, as they're sold through dealerships with higher overhead expenses. These are the same parts you would find at your local dealership.

[Yeru]

Proud new owner of Throttle Actuators at 62K miles/99.8K Km

[jd501]

Originally Posted by Shinom3

Well i might as well agree with you on this, I'll definitely prefer it for some parts since i can get it from the same factory.

This guy is a scammer, he just started jumping into FS threads pretending to be the OP. Check his post history:

https://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=741419

likely the same guy as

https://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=715589

https://www.m3post.com/forums/member.php?u=703371

[tbuck]

Finally out of puberty....

[Scharbag]

1 stage cut with Meg 210 (I like this over 205) and some Car Pros ceramic coating.

Looks pretty good for an older lass.

[Scharbag]

Originally Posted by HannyJ

Looks good actually

Helps that I did a 2 stage 105/205 cut on it 18 months ago and put on a Graphene coating.

Thought I would try another product. Easy to apply. Will see if it lasts.

[spammysammich]

Bought into the hype in prep for tomorrow's Cascades drive, I've been looking for a convenient air compressor for my work car. Also got a chance to use the rinseless wash and wax I got for Griots a couple weeks ago. Now my whole garage smells like blueberries.

[Dpc2u]

Filled up and went on a "spirited" run on backroads with some Nashville BMW Club members.

[Siajoon]

Originally Posted by Dpc2u

Filled up and went on a "spirited" run on backroads with some Nashville BMW Club members.

Where did you get your diffuser. I like how it's just in the middle. Simple yet effective as aesthetically

[Dpc2u]

Originally Posted by Siajoon

Where did you get your diffuser. I like how it's just in the middle. Simple yet effective as aesthetically

It is a Metak diffuser. Great fitting and looking, but unfortunately they don't make it anymore.

https://www.bimmerfest.com/threads/e...d-here.755781/

[spammysammich]

Cascade loop up to Winthrop and back. Finally got to really open up and see what she could do and compare her to a great example of a zcp. Thanks to SnohoRaptor for putting this together.

[SnohoRaptor]

Not a bad day for a rip up the mountain. 370 miles of curves, views and ZCP noises.

[Davisca455]

Used the M3 as a parts runner and moved it in and out of the garage all weekend to service the other cars in our little fleet.
But it's due for an oil change and I need to bolt the blower kit back on.

2014 Nissan Sentra:
Oil change
Replaced the missing coolant reservoir cap, topped off the coolant.
(Like WTF, how does a cap with a lanyard disappear?)

2010 Lexus RX350:
Oil change
Replaced rear brake pads
Replaced front pads and rotors
(Thankfully no more vibration in the steering column when applying the brakes)

2007 Lincoln Navigator:
Local Goodyear store replace coils and spark plugs on a barter deal after I welded a pin hole in an aluminum AC line for their customer.
Oil change
Replace alternator (Motorcraft)
Replace 3 each idler pulleys and serpentine belt, "while we're in there".
Replace rear brake pads
Drained 2 gallons of coolant and replaced with fresh coolant.
(Shipping the Navigator to Virginia next week so my youngest son has some wheels when he starts college at the end of the month)

2017 Ford Focus RS:
Also about due for an oil change.

[Siajoon]

Originally Posted by Dpc2u

It is a Metak diffuser. Great fitting and looking, but unfortunately they don't make it anymore.

https://www.bimmerfest.com/threads/eas-metak-oem-abs-diffusers-for-e9x-3-m3-sold-here.755781/

Dang!

[daitheflu20]

Got valve covers back from powder coating so I was able to get everything mostly put back together.

[chocstraw]

Don't post much here anymore, I'm pretty satisfied with the state of my M3 and haven't had any issues. But after a string of minor accidents beyond my control it was looking like I'd have to paint like 6+ panels of my Mineral White ZCP (difficult to match) so I decided a full color change was worth it.

Laguna Seca Blue done by DTM Autobody in El Monte. Long was helpful throughout the process. Everything done except for the strut towers. I'm at 118k right now but the engine was replaced some time prior to my ownership. I plan on keeping it forever so a repaint didn't seem too crazy.

I'm now waiting for it to fully harden so I can wash it and paint correct it. Since I have a lot of clear to work with, I'm gonna try to get rid of any orange peel and get it looking wet as hell.

difficult to capture this color, it's different in every lighting.

I also redid my headliner in Alcantara which is not a job I would recommend to anyone. Not particularly difficult but more time consuming than anticipated, especially removing the old foam-back stuck to the headliner. I think it looks kinda gauche now that it's done. I understand why a custom shop would want to charge $1200 or more for this. Now I wait for when I have to park this outside on a sunny day and it sags prematurely.

[Silos]

RevoZport GTS wing -- maybe it's placebo, but I noticed the rear-end more planted at 80+ MPH.

[XKxRome0ox]

Gas station photos are too frequent
At least gas price is down a bit
Filled up at $5.62/gal for 91 octane

[Bigtriece]

Originally Posted by Silos

RevoZport GTS wing -- maybe it's placebo, but I noticed the rear-end more planted at 80+ MPH.

275/35/18?

[Silos]

Originally Posted by Bigtriece

275/35/18?

I am impressed. Correct and squared.