What have you done with or to your M3 today?

JBird.. · 02-22-2021, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by askme

My teen son asked for my old e36. "Sure thing, you just gotta replace the starter" (he had never lifted a wrench before). Weeks of sweat and youtube and he did it (also new cooling, etc while he was in there).

That's awesome. Definitely the best way to get them started, and addicted for life.

GotV8? · 02-22-2021, 12:21 PM

Blame it on Coronavirus that allow me more time with working at home and multitasking and shopping online....finally decided to do some interior refresh and purchase the AutoTecknic CF Trim Kit. Cant wait to swap them out in the next 3 weeks or so when they arrive.

BMW: Break MY Wallet as the saying goes

V8Juice · 02-22-2021, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Epoustouflant

********** FEELER: Evolve's E-Tronic Valved Rear Exhaust System

This might be making a comeback - very soon.

Link:https://**************/collections/e9...exhaust-system

Arguably the most well engineered valve exhaust system ever made for the E9X M3.

Gained power with valves closed with OEM like sound, and madness when opened - the ultimate all-in-one exhaust.

The jigs were found at Supersprint and I'm chatting with Imran to do a limited production run.

It will be now or never.

It retailed at 3,600$ back in 2011. We'll be getting it for much less, if enough of us want it.

Hear it:

Wow that sounds exotic 👀

irokwrx · 02-22-2021, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by askme

My teen son asked for my old e36. "Sure thing, you just gotta replace the starter" (he had never lifted a wrench before). Weeks of sweat and youtube and he did it (also new cooling, etc while he was in there).

Now that's funny, especially if it's anything like this one. I could not think of doing this if I had no wrench skills. The funny thing is I put my foot in my mouth by telling him I would help (My whole body hurts from all the bending and stretching I did) but I ordered mine and told him he must help. You need a buddy just for the 3 bolts in the back to take a break after you get frustrated. I have done a lot to this car myself including SC, BBK, alternator, TA, wrapped it, exhaust but this was the one that had me swearing the most!

GotV8? · 02-22-2021, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by irokwrx

Now that's funny, especially if it's anything like this one. I could not think of doing this if I had no wrench skills. The funny thing is I put my foot in my mouth by telling him I would help (My whole body hurts from all the bending and stretching I did) but I ordered mine and told him he must help. You need a buddy just for the 3 bolts in the back to take a break after you get frustrated. I have done a lot to this car myself including SC, BBK, alternator, TA, wrapped it, exhaust but this was the one that had me swearing the most!

Totally agree, I get frustrated just changing spark plugs especially the two that are up against the cowl. It is a pain when we are in our late 40's hunching over and stretching to get the damn plugs out!!! painful indeed

irokwrx · 02-22-2021, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DL335D

^^^

You are so wrong for that.....LMAO....The pic is so damn big all I can do is chuckle!

I gotta admit when I first got my M, that was my first mod (Fail). Now they chew toys for the puppy when he is in the garage with me(He like the light blue one).

GotV8? · 02-22-2021, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jamabdi

Finally got around to installing my Eventuri plenum. Broke my air temperature sensor during my previous attempt, and had to order a new one.

LMFAO

I broke mine also when I tried to swap from OEM plenum to my Eventuri plenum!! sooo fffiiing hard to remove....we were better off just buying a new one from the beginning lol. Enjoy!!!

djsilverjohnson · 02-23-2021, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GotV8?

Totally agree, I get frustrated just changing spark plugs especially the two that are up against the cowl. It is a pain when we are in are late 40's hunching over and stretching to get the damn plugs out!!! painful indeed

Don't stop now. It won't be any easier when you're 65.

Iyzmi · 02-23-2021, 04:38 PM

Random warm day melted all the snow from my driveway so I took her out on the back roads for the first time in over 2 months. Enjoyed a couple WOT pulls to remind myself just how bloody fast this thing is. The supercharger loves the 45 degree IATs and it definitely slaps harder after a good tolerance break

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E90325M · 02-24-2021, 10:49 PM

2011 MW in new home.
give her first bath on sunny day.

SnohoRaptor · 02-24-2021, 11:43 PM

Drove it to the office on a much appreciated sunny day here in the PNW. Had so much fun I went back out after dark to properly aim the updated headlights. Thanks to SilverSlug for the group buy.

E90325M · 02-25-2021, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SnohoRaptor

Drove it to the office on a much appreciated sunny day here in the PNW. Had so much fun I went back out after dark to properly aim the updated headlights. Thanks to SilverSlug for the group buy.

you replaced the headlight by yourself?

SnohoRaptor · 02-25-2021, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by E90325M

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Originally Posted by SnohoRaptor

Drove it to the office on a much appreciated sunny day here in the PNW. Had so much fun I went back out after dark to properly aim the updated headlights. Thanks to SilverSlug for the group buy.

you replaced the headlight by yourself?

They were shipped to BayOptiks in SoCal where they were modified (upgraded lenses and other visual goodies) and returned.

GotV8? · 02-26-2021, 07:56 AM

Had my Michelin Alpin installed and decided to take it out for a test drive

play2lose · 02-26-2021, 03:59 PM

Replaced the interior passenger handle... girlfriend was complaining of the sticky residue

irokwrx · 02-26-2021, 04:03 PM

Changed my st arter today, this was the 2nd time doing this in a week. It went so much faster with the right tools and knowledge. Again, this is best done with a buddy, when you get frustrated they can take over with the 3 blind bolts. Car starts so much faster.

Scharbag · 02-27-2021, 12:06 AM

Bent my rear rotor dust shields when the hydraulics took a dump on my quickjacks. Never ever trust hydraulic jacks!!!

Had it lowered so that we could lore easily polish the roof. Oh well, the dust shields are easy to bend back into place. The car is looking awesome. Ready for graphene coating tomorrow.

😀

Ajolives · 02-27-2021, 02:39 PM

Took my time and gave it a good wash. My wash time increased now that I have to take care of my new-to-me wheels. It's worth it in the end to see them shine.

roastbeef · 02-27-2021, 03:04 PM

Gave her a bath.

irokwrx · 02-27-2021, 07:15 PM

[QUOTE=AdM1nsarEas$;27283236]Got it stuck.

PSA Michelin PSS are not winter tires.

Yep......PSS = Probably Stuck in Snow

irokwrx · 02-27-2021, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

Gave her a bath.

You are slipping dude....I see at least 3 grams of weight savings!

Grip Addict · 02-27-2021, 08:56 PM

Took it out for a drive for the first time in weeks.

02-22-2021, 12:21 PM	#15512
GotV8? Captain 1051 Rep 836 Posts Drives: Jerez E92 M3 ZCP "12" Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: OHIO iTrader: (0) Garage List 1996 Honda Prelude ... [0.00] 2018 BMW F85 X5M [0.00] 2012 E92 M3 ZCP [0.00]	Blame it on Coronavirus that allow me more time with working at home and multitasking and shopping online....finally decided to do some interior refresh and purchase the AutoTecknic CF Trim Kit. Cant wait to swap them out in the next 3 weeks or so when they arrive. BMW: Break MY Wallet as the saying goes
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02-23-2021, 04:38 PM	#15519
Iyzmi Lieutenant Colonel 802 Rep 1,566 Posts Drives: E92 M3 6MT ESS625 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Midwest iTrader: (1)	Random warm day melted all the snow from my driveway so I took her out on the back roads for the first time in over 2 months. Enjoyed a couple WOT pulls to remind myself just how bloody fast this thing is. The supercharger loves the 45 degree IATs and it definitely slaps harder after a good tolerance break : Attached Images __________________
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02-24-2021, 10:49 PM	#15520
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02-24-2021, 11:43 PM	#15521
SnohoRaptor First Lieutenant 535 Rep 365 Posts Drives: 2011 AW E92 ZCP 6MT Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Snohomish, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2021 Toyota Tacoma [0.00] 2020 BMW X5 [9.00] 2020 Subaru WRX [0.00] 2019 Ford Raptor [0.00] 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Drove it to the office on a much appreciated sunny day here in the PNW. Had so much fun I went back out after dark to properly aim the updated headlights. Thanks to SilverSlug for the group buy. Attached Images __________________ AW 2011 E92 ZCP 6MT single hump w/speed cloth. Alpine Stage 2 \| Apex Manufacturing X-Pipe \| Corsa \| BayOptiks \| Haimus Racing CF Plenum MW 2020 G05 X5 with delicious coffee interior
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02-26-2021, 07:56 AM	#15524
GotV8? Captain 1051 Rep 836 Posts Drives: Jerez E92 M3 ZCP "12" Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: OHIO iTrader: (0) Garage List 1996 Honda Prelude ... [0.00] 2018 BMW F85 X5M [0.00] 2012 E92 M3 ZCP [0.00]	Got new snow tires On Had my Michelin Alpin installed and decided to take it out for a test drive Attached Images
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02-26-2021, 03:59 PM	#15525
play2lose Enlisted Member 57 Rep 39 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Replaced the interior passenger handle... girlfriend was complaining of the sticky residue Attached Images
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02-26-2021, 04:03 PM	#15526
irokwrx Lieutenant 765 Rep 555 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ESS G1 BC Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Near the "White" House iTrader: (6)	Changed my st arter today, this was the 2nd time doing this in a week. It went so much faster with the right tools and knowledge. Again, this is best done with a buddy, when you get frustrated they can take over with the 3 blind bolts. Car starts so much faster. Attached Images __________________ Daily: 2010 Venza Grocery Getter: 16 Q50 Red Sport Track: Top Gear or Grand Tour Concealed Weapon: 11 BMW e92 M3 DCT ESS G1
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02-27-2021, 12:06 AM	#15527
Scharbag Colonel 2643 Rep 2,145 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Victoria iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW E92 M3 [0.00]	Bent my rear rotor dust shields when the hydraulics took a dump on my quickjacks. Never ever trust hydraulic jacks!!! Had it lowered so that we could lore easily polish the roof. Oh well, the dust shields are easy to bend back into place. The car is looking awesome. Ready for graphene coating tomorrow. 😀 Attached Images __________________ 2011 E92 M3 - 6MT, ZCP, ZF LSD, ESS G1, Some other goodies...
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02-27-2021, 02:39 PM	#15528
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02-27-2021, 03:04 PM	#15529
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02-27-2021, 07:15 PM	#15530
irokwrx Lieutenant 765 Rep 555 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ESS G1 BC Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Near the "White" House iTrader: (6)	[QUOTE=AdM1nsarEas$;27283236]Got it stuck. PSA Michelin PSS are not winter tires. Yep......PSS = Probably Stuck in Snow __________________ Daily: 2010 Venza Grocery Getter: 16 Q50 Red Sport Track: Top Gear or Grand Tour Concealed Weapon: 11 BMW e92 M3 DCT ESS G1
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02-27-2021, 08:56 PM	#15532
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