What have you done with or to your M3 today?

[smokinjoe64]

Originally Posted by Helmsman

Flashed with Alex engine tune today. Brief run in below zero temp - when it goes like crazy anyhow - I'll get back in the Alex thread after some more driving. Feels good though.
Will load the DCT tune later.

Good fun!

Helmsman Yur likely enjoying 'mad HP/TQ' gains from new tune, that with CAI sucking super dense/O2 rich air

[Space Fox]

Technically was on 12/22 but I just figured out how to embed videos today..

[e90sanmarino]

Originally Posted by Reddevils7

Wheels are beautiful

What brake kit are you running?

Thanks man. The brakes are from ZL1 Camaro retro kit

[M3JayM]

Originally Posted by M3JayM

Did my annual road trip from Atlanta to Naples, FL.

600+ highway miles without any issues.

Just completed the return trip. Had to add 0.5 qt of oil (Castrol 10w-60) when I got down to FL. Again, no issues whatsoever on the way back. Turned 74k miles.

Also, after I installed the Alpine stage 1 tune (completely stock engine otherwise besides a MS drop in air filter.. 93 octane gas)… I notice the bump in hp/tq more from ~75mph up to the fastest speed I dare to go on a wide open, 3 lane, 70mph speed limit interstate highway, where I can clearly see miles ahead of me....

[M3JayM]

I got roughly 20mph using cruise control at 84mph…. Is that what would be expected? I feel like I used to get closer to ~24, but maybe I was goin a few mph slower before…

[spammysammich]

Cruising at 70 with Dinan stage 2 catless I was lucky to get 23mpg on a long drive.

[DrFerry]

Originally Posted by M3JayM

I got roughly 20mpg using cruise control at 84mph…. Is that what would be expected? I feel like I used to get closer to ~24, but maybe I was going a few mph slower before…

That's better than expected IMO. You might've had tail wind. Cruising At 84mph I'd expect ~18 to 19mpg and that's with properly inflated tires.

[AceBeezy]

Originally Posted by Reddevils7

Those were lci bearings. Decent wear for 40k miles but I've seen worse on here with less miles. This was my single owner pre lci bearings with 19k miles

That warranty came in clutch. You definitely got your money's worth lol what else was done?

In addition to the rod bearings, the warranty also covered:
- oil pan gasket
- front sway bar bushings
- engine mounts
- water pump
- valve cover gaskets
- oil filter housing gasket
- timing chain lower guide
- power steering rack replacement
- O2 sensor
- 2 x rear diff leaks
- trans leak (included DCT pan replacement)

Total based on invoices came out to $19.3k worth of work covered by the warranty, whew!

[hydratedeagle6]

I got a laptop, K+DCAN cable and installed all the software to code out my EDC after getting my ohlins R/T but chickened out. So installed my LCI taillights and updated my radar detector.

If anyone wants to remote into my PC and help I'd appreciate it

[Blindside_137]

Moved it to my parents to make room for the g80 in my tiny garage.

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by Blindside_137

Moved it to my parents to make room for the g80 in my tiny garage.

How nice with a family photo in addition the cars, and proper T-shirt on the little one..

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by M3JayM

Just completed the return trip. Had to add 0.5 qt of oil (Castrol 10w-60) when I got down to FL. Again, no issues whatsoever on the way back. Turned 74k miles.

Also, after I installed the Alpine stage 1 tune (completely stock engine otherwise besides a MS drop in air filter.. 93 octane gas)… I notice the bump in hp/tq more from ~75mph up to the fastest speed I dare to go on a wide open, 3 lane, 70mph speed limit interstate highway, where I can clearly see miles ahead of me....

Interesting input. Flashed stage 1 the other day, feels nice even in low speed but looking forward to a little higher speeds when Winter is gone. (currently snow and -10C in Stockholm).

Btw you have DCT? Noticed any difference in the rev matching?

[M3JayM]

Originally Posted by Helmsman

Interesting input. Flashed stage 1 the other day, feels nice even in low speed but looking forward to a little higher speeds when Winter is gone. (currently snow and -10C in Stockholm).

Btw you have DCT? Noticed any difference in the rev matching?

Yes DCT and I very strongly suggest the Alpine GTS DCT tune for anyone with this transmission. Much smoother operation at very low speeds. It’s how the car should have originally come from the factory. A no brainer mod in my opinion.

[ATLIEN]

Originally Posted by Helmsman

Flashed with Alex engine tune today. Brief run in below zero temp - when it goes like crazy anyhow - I'll get back in the Alex thread after some more driving. Feels good though.
Will load the DCT tune later.

Good fun!

Which DC tune are you running?

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by M3JayM

Yes DCT and I very strongly suggest the Alpine GTS DCT tune for anyone with this transmission. Much smoother operation at very low speeds. It’s how the car should have originally come from the factory. A no brainer mod in my opinion.

Bought the DCT tune as well but wanted to flash one thing at the time.

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by ATLIEN

Which DC tune are you running?

Current DCT sw? European stock mate.

[DiegoM3sa]

Originally Posted by Blindside_137

Moved it to my parents to make room for the g80 in my tiny garage.

Is there anywhere to buy that garage mat nowadays? Last I saw, the company went out of business iirc

[M3SQRD]

Sold my ‘09 AW/FR e92 M3 with < 35k miles and almost every possible mod (pulled some to put on my ‘12 e92 M3; have owned both since new). It was sold to a friend and was $3k short of getting what I wanted with all of the mods. Medical issues forced the sell

[M3SQRD]

Originally Posted by smokinjoe64

Helmsman Yur likely enjoying 'mad HP/TQ' gains from new tune, that with CAI sucking super dense/O2 rich air

True but the s65 sounds great with an intake!

[Blindside_137]

Originally Posted by DiegoM3sa

Is there anywhere to buy that garage mat nowadays? Last I saw, the company went out of business iirc

Sadly no. I have tried to look everywhere for another.

It was a guy on instagram and the forum. The instagram was Motorsport.grg I believe.

[greyspoke]

It was the weekend, but I replaced all O2 sensors. Not too bad of a process at all. 91k miles on the car. Unsure if the sensors were original or not. Amazon had the Bosch sensors for significantly less than ECS or FCP Euro.

[RocketyMan]

Originally Posted by hydratedeagle6

I got a laptop, K+DCAN cable and installed all the software to code out my EDC after getting my ohlins R/T but chickened out. So installed my LCI taillights and updated my radar detector.

If anyone wants to remote into my PC and help I'd appreciate it

Do you have NCS expert (and profile), NCS dummy, K+D CAN cable driver installed along with the associated e89 SP daten files?