What have you done with or to your M3 today?

[SAMM3Y]

Originally Posted by Montaver

Put it up for sale! Pickup replacement on Saturday

https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1669322

I'll bite!! Whatcha get??

[chocstraw]

Took the cat for a drive today.







Also, damp conditions let me capture the aero effects of the mirror wing. BMW claims that they improve airflow over the side windows for performance and noise reasons.

[SAMM3Y]

@chocstraw uggghh is that an 80's Porsche? More please

[chocstraw]

Originally Posted by SAMM3Y

@chocstraw uggghh is that an 80's Porsche? More please

It's my dad's 86 911 Turbo (930). He bought it new in 86 and it has 99k on it.

It's bored, stroked, big turbo'd, and completely terrible to drive, but incredible at the same time. You might think you know turbo lag.

It costs in the 5 figures to maintain it annually. He is a glutton for punishment, and loves the stripped down feel and rough ride of it. Since he's getting up in age, I'm trying to convince him to get a GT3 because of the stripped down feel, rough riding, noisy cabin, and available manual, plus it'll be more reliable. Might not be big boost but it's a similar philosophy. He keeps getting cold feet though.

[wfdeacon88]

Originally Posted by chocstraw

Took the cat for a drive today.







Also, damp conditions let me capture the aero effects of the mirror wing. BMW claims that they improve airflow over the side windows for performance and noise reasons.

What are these Mirror wings? I assume you have a coupe, but my E90 is horrible for wind noise with the window down... would love to find a remedy

[SAMM3Y]

Originally Posted by chocstraw

It's my dad's 86 911 Turbo (930). He bought it new in 86 and it has 99k on it.

It's bored, stroked, big turbo'd, and completely terrible to drive, but incredible at the same time. You might think you know turbo lag.

It costs in the 5 figures to maintain it annually. He is a glutton for punishment, and loves the stripped down feel and rough ride of it. Since he's getting up in age, I'm trying to convince him to get a GT3 because of the stripped down feel, rough riding, noisy cabin, and available manual, plus it'll be more reliable. Might not be big boost but it's a similar philosophy. He keeps getting cold feet though.

Your dad's awesome!!

Pic?

[chocstraw]

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[chocstraw]

Originally Posted by SAMM3Y

Your dad's awesome!!

Pic?

Thanks!





I think he bought the HREs because these came very undertired from the factory, plus it was getting hard to get the right fitments. Unfortunately someone stole the Fuchs when he went to check on something and left the garage open for a few minutes. Other than the engine work, it's all original inside and out.

I might get crucified for saying this but if it were up to me, I'd put something like a built 993 engine into this. Like the Gunther Werks 4.0.

https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod...p&resize=980:*

I just can't stomach the reliability concerns. It spent about 4 of the last 12 months in the shop.

Originally Posted by wfdeacon88

What are these Mirror wings? I assume you have a coupe, but my E90 is horrible for wind noise with the window down... would love to find a remedy

Just the stock ones

[SAMM3Y]

Fuch that things clean!!! Sweet garage, thanks for sharing..

[Timujin]

Apologized to my M3 because my wife has been driving it to work all week. Her SUV is in the shop.

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by Montaver

Put it up for sale! Pickup replacement on Saturday

https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1669322

Thats the kind of owner(s) you want to buy an old performance car from, seems crazy well looked after. Sit tight and wait for the right buyer who appreciate the value mate.

[DRLane]

Yesterday I upgraded to solid rear subframe and differential bushings. Was fun project but took 10 hours to complete the swap. 12 ton press and an engine lift were huge as we left the subframe in-tack with the control arms, etc and obviously it's pretty heavy and cumbersome to manage. Wish I had thought ahead to change the sway bar bushings while it was down.

Love the diff whine, it's not too bad but definitely noticed with the windows up.

[PACarGuy]

Originally Posted by Helmsman

Same here. Bit sad, but makes the car tail happy vs the PS4S which at least is something to enjoy...

Haha. Indeed it does! A sliding tire is a happy tire. (OK, I know it's really "a squealing tire is a happy tire" but oh well)

[akkando]

Originally Posted by DRLane

Yesterday I upgraded to solid rear subframe and differential bushings. Was fun project but took 10 hours to complete the swap. 12 ton press and an engine lift were huge as we left the subframe in-tack with the control arms, etc and obviously it's pretty heavy and cumbersome to manage. Wish I had thought ahead to change the sway bar bushings while it was down.

Love the diff whine, it's not too bad but definitely noticed with the windows up.

Mine is solid subframe bushings and stiffer diff bushings. I also get diff whine that's most pronounced at 55 to about 70 mph. I think previous owner used a heavier diff oil too so it locks up faster. Hear it with the windows up. Stock m2 also has whine but not as bad.

[akkando]

Cleaned off some gunk and stains on the driver side bolster then applied Colourlock on it. I probably got a little too excited and applied slightly more than I should have, but I have not cleaned up the rest of the leather and I think it will look better after I do that.


Before


After



Also took care of some rock chips with Dr Colorchip. Color match is good, but the chip isn't completely filled in. Might do another coat but I am just trying to get a base layer in on all of them so they are not so obvious.

[DRLane]

Originally Posted by akkando

Mine is solid subframe bushings and stiffer diff bushings. I also get diff whine that's most pronounced at 55 to about 70 mph. I think previous owner used a heavier diff oil too so it locks up faster. Hear it with the windows up. Stock m2 also has whine but not as bad.

Yeah I went full aluminum diff bushings as I read it's best to match them to the subframe material? We'll see but hopefully puts less stress on the bolts. I recently replaced the driveshaft with the Mfactory carbon shaft. Not an entirely noticeable change however since changing the diff bushings I heard a slight ticking (like a baseball card in bike spokes) when decelerating under 15 mph. We torqued everything to spec. Curious if it goes away or simply part of the solid bushing upgrade.

[Luvs2spwg]

Put away for the winter See you in the spring!

[Rajmun340]

Originally Posted by Luvs2spwg

Put away for the winter See you in the spring!

I've been through quite a few of these noah covers that bmw sources from Kimberley clark, they degrade and break apart very quickly if you use it regularly as I do at work. Absolutely not worth the cost they charge, i got mine replaced three times under warranty. Won't be buying again. The material is blasted cellulose fibers (not woven), pressed and sprayed with some waterproof clearcoat that washes away in about 6 months. Pretty much all the advertised selling points do not hold true. After the waterproofing chemical layer has washed away the material texture becomes like toilet paper (just more layers of it than actual toilet paper) and eventually breaks apart in the same way. Funny thing is, Kimberley clark is a major manufacturer of toilet paper and tissue brands. This really is a short term disposable cover, for light uses only and nothing more. Indoor winterizing that's about it.

[Montaver]

Originally Posted by SAMM3Y

I'll bite!! Whatcha get??

Originally Posted by SAMM3Y

I'll bite!! Whatcha get??

First impressions are it's a very special little bit of kit.

[Lito335]

Originally Posted by Montaver

First impressions are it's a very special little bit of kit.

Beautiful

[Lito335]

Just bought it and straight to the garage

[SAMM3Y]

Originally Posted by Montaver

First impressions are it's a very special little bit of kit.

M2C! Very nice, love the interior and the color! And you went with a six speed, you're a connoisseur!! Happy motoring!!