What have you done with or to your M3 today?

[DeBerry_E92]

Took over to Sears, still a few left, and had them install/register a brand new battery.

All is left is Xpipe swap and reinspection and I'm ready for spring cruises now

[ItsGary]

Originally Posted by Exclusivs

Hmm. I have noticed they are extremely high tension.

Just attributed that to being new. Actually haven't driven or fully closed the car hood since putting them on.

Did they confirm it's all of them? Was there a part number ?

"BMW Hood Lift Support - Stabilus SG402058"

^That was on my invoice

I don't know what you mean in the first part, but they confirmed there isn't a Stabilus P/N at this time for M3 good

Originally Posted by steezus

I have the Stabilus SG402058 also. I've driven for almost a month now with no issues while driving. However I do have to remember when I open the hood, to hold it while going up so it doesn't just spring right up with that much force.

Any downsides to that much tension? If there's any, I'm definitely trying to reach out to FCP for a replacement as well lol.

EDIT: Just looked at FCP's site and I swear when you pulled up the OEM struts, to the side it offered the Stabilus version as a recommendation. But now it's not there. Or am I tripping?

Yah I remember seeing that also. They probably removed it until they can get the correct part. I don't know about any downsides but I got the correct part now so no more worries

[InnerBlueSkies]

Washed it. With enough psychotherapy, you too can own an 11 year old daily driven, with no ceramic coating, no wraps, no bras, etc. that looks like this. Its garage kept, washed when dirty, and waxed with Meguires Ultimate which I credit with bringing enjoyment back to car care.





This panel still has wax on it

[donnyblaze1]

Drove the M3 to work today, I've been driving the X5 for the past few days. It always amazes me how fast the E90 feels after I've been driving the family hauler for more than a day or two.

[Scharbag]

Originally Posted by donnyblaze1

Drove the M3 to work today, I've been driving the X5 for the past few days. It always amazes me how fast the E90 feels after I've been driving the family hauler for more than a day or two.

Try going from a 2.0L Impreza 5MT to an E92 6MT... Smiles abound.

[Siajoon]

Originally Posted by InnerBlueSkies

Reconnected, rediscovered and made memories with my M. We had a good time and will do it again

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[IMG]http://i67.tinypic.com/maxmop.jpg[/IMG]

Nothing like getting in your M and just setting off and exploring, takes loads of stress off from the work week sometimes too! It's great

[ItsGary]

Originally Posted by InnerBlueSkies

Washed it. With enough psychotherapy, you too can own an 11 year old daily driven, with no ceramic coating, no wraps, no bras, etc. that looks like this. Its garage kept, washed when dirty, and waxed with Meguires Ultimate which I credit with bringing enjoyment back to car care.





This panel still has wax on it

i need to learn how to cut polish and all that

[BayE30]

Originally Posted by InnerBlueSkies

Washed it. With enough psychotherapy, you too can own an 11 year old daily driven, with no ceramic coating, no wraps, no bras, etc. that looks like this. Its garage kept, washed when dirty, and waxed with Meguires Ultimate which I credit with bringing enjoyment back to car care.





This panel still has wax on it

its also Silver which is the easiest color to maintain, as it doesnt show swirls and scratches as badly as darker colored cars...

yes im jealous, big whoop, wanna fight about it

[Siajoon]

Originally Posted by SFCM3

its also Silver which is the easiest color to maintain, as it doesnt show swirls and scratches as badly as darker colored cars...

yes im jealous, big whoop, wanna fight about it

I have white.. even better than silver.. in regards to swirls atleast.. boy when my car is clean it is CLEAN!

[6ixSpd]

Originally Posted by InnerBlueSkies

Washed it. With enough psychotherapy, you too can own an 11 year old daily driven, with no ceramic coating, no wraps, no bras, etc. that looks like this. Its garage kept, washed when dirty, and waxed with Meguires Ultimate which I credit with bringing enjoyment back to car care.

Looks fantastic! I agree, with a proper bi-annual paint protection routine (old school wax/sealant combos), even my 170k mile daily driven, outdoor parked E90 shows well.



Unedited, first hand wash after winter and one coat of Powerlock

[m3jala]

Got mine back after some upkeep: oil, transmission, differential, brake fluid change, and summer tire swap. Took it to 8400 on the way home. Almost ready for the summer. Need to figure out how to get the test pipes done. Can't let alex at alpine get too far ahead of me with all his upgrades and latest greatest e85 tune.

[Whyte Dynamyte]

Originally Posted by Dpc2u

Ran to the grocery store topless.

We can drive through the city, no doubt
But don't say my car's topless, say the titties is out

-Nas

[InnerBlueSkies]

Originally Posted by ItsGary

i need to learn how to cut polish and all that

I get slammed for this by the PROS but I found a DA like this as a CHEAP way to learn about your paint. Its almost impossible to make it worse. Tons of videos on youtube too. AMMONYC, etc.

[SAMM3Y]

I have the dewalt variable speed polisher and use the 3m machine polish compounds. I have used the cutting one on the hood and trunk before and as long as you follow the directions, steps and keep your pads conditioned it won't swirl. It's just messy af, flings polish everywhere. It's all about prep, I've spent hours cleaning polish out of places!

I need to get a small DA for the tough to get to areas..

[panda-R]

Originally Posted by InnerBlueSkies

What color is this? Beauty!

[InnerBlueSkies]

Originally Posted by SAMM3Y

I have the dewalt variable speed polisher and use the 3m machine polish compounds. I have used the cutting one on the hood and trunk before and as long as you follow the directions, steps and keep your pads conditioned it won't swirl. It's just messy af, flings polish everywhere. It's all about prep, I've spent hours cleaning polish out of places!

I need to get a small DA for the tough to get to areas..

You may find discussion from point 2:15 helpful. The fact that I was able to reference this gives you a glipse into the depth of my insanity.

[InnerBlueSkies]

Originally Posted by panda-R

What color is this? Beauty!

Thanks

Silverstone Metallic

[TrueToBMW]

Got it state inspected, anddddd it passed, the tech even showed me how to reset all of the maintenance items in the on board computer. Reason was, when they ran the key it showed all of the fluids, plugs, filter, state inspection, brakes, etc, were all past due, I told him I did them, just didn't reset the on board computer reminders.

BMW dealer service adviser coming through today

[Helmsman]

Todays excitement - Used the cup holder for the first time in 5 years… Seems to work fine though.

[SteveOS]

Originally Posted by Helmsman

Todays excitement - Used the cup holder for the first time in 5 years… Seems to work fine though.

Is that what those things are?

[shimmy23]

Originally Posted by panda-R

dropped off for BE Bearings + BE ARP studs to go in. Preventative since I don't know how the previous owner treated the car.

If you can please update the existing rob bearing wear thread with pics

[Teufel_Hunden]

Originally Posted by Helmsman

Todays excitement - Used the cup holder for the first time in 5 years… Seems to work fine though.

That's the smallest cup of coffee I've ever seen.