What have you done with or to your M3 today?

[ItsGary]

Originally Posted by InnerBlueSkies

Not sure how many miles were on the OEM Filter but was basically following the "change when it looks dirty" philosophy. Car was sluggish and could barely keep up with mini vans, etc. No light penetration through the element.

Got smoked by Sammy and his collection of mini vans nice.



Anyways, got gas and stuff. Going to wash the car in a few hours

[SAMM3Y]

Originally Posted by ItsGary

Got smoked by Sammy and his collection of mini vans nice.



Anyways, got gas and stuff. Going to wash the car in a few hours

I have no mini-van...

But I do have a 92' supercharged miata that'll give you sedan guys a run for your $..

[XKxRome0ox]

in the past month or so, i have taken off the plenum 4 times ... i've gotten pretty good at it but it's still really annoying process

1st time was to replace the throttle actuators
2nd time was to try to figure out where a knocking noise was coming from (ended up being the ac compressor and pulley)

3rd and 4th times trying to see if this buzzing sound could be coming from something being loose
(and on the 4th time, i took the opportunity to install the stage 2 macht schnell intake with the air scoops and smoother charge pipe)

what is causing this? the noise doesn't start until i have been driving for several minutes and miles
it goes away when i touch the accelerator
it also goes away when i open the hood

[ItsGary]

Originally Posted by SAMM3Y

I have no mini-van...

But I do have a 92' supercharged miata that'll give you sedan guys a run for your $..

It's only fair if we're both supercharged

[SoCalRPM]

Originally Posted by SAMM3Y

I have no mini-van...

But I do have a 92' supercharged miata that'll give you sedan guys a run for your $..

Please make us a video!

[donnyblaze1]

Received my cable from the current Alex@Alpine group buy and flashed a stage 1 tune...only got about 15 minutes behind the wheel before I had to put the kids to bed, but loving it so far! Bigger difference than I was expecting.

[Eja144]

Ordered oil/filter for first post-purchase change, and started a maintenance planning spreadsheet. Next up, order BE bearings and call up the local indie shop!

[ItsGary]

Originally Posted by Eja144

Ordered oil/filter for first post-purchase change, and started a maintenance planning spreadsheet. Next up, order BE bearings and call up the local indie shop!

If you're doing bearings, just hold out till then to do your oil change unless it's months from now

[Eja144]

Originally Posted by ItsGary

If you're doing bearings, just hold out till then to do your oil change unless it's months from now

Yup, good call. I'm still trying to decide whether to get the bearings done right away or wait until later in the summer. It's an '08 e90 with 60k miles. Recent oil test was clean and car runs/sounds great.

[ItsGary]

Originally Posted by Eja144

Yup, good call. I'm still trying to decide whether to get the bearings done right away or wait until later in the summer. It's an '08 e90 with 60k miles. Recent oil test was clean and car runs/sounds great.

Well if you're spending the money to get it done anyway then imo do it right away. Have the extra peace in mind

[SoCalRPM]

Originally Posted by ItsGary

Well if you're spending the money to get it done anyway then imo do it right away. Have the extra peace in mind

I was nervous and superstitious that my bearings would fail on the way to getting them done (of course not - what would be the odds?). But if you're thinking about it, don't delay. Pull that trigger.

[SoCalRPM]

Washed the engine bay today. First time ever on any of my cars. Worked out great. No issues. I didn't apply any trim dressing or anything. Should have taken a photo, though!

[ItsGary]

Originally Posted by SoCalRPM

Washed the engine bay today. First time ever on any of my cars. Worked out great. No issues. I didn't apply any trim dressing or anything. Should have taken a photo, though!

Any tips? Mine is very dirty.

[SoCalRPM]

Originally Posted by ItsGary

Any tips? Mine is very dirty.

Yes! Make sure your struts are in good order or your hood will try to kill you.

I used a pressure washer, not full power, to thoroughly rinse everything. Top to bottom. Then sprayed Super Clean degreaser, diluted 3:1 with water, and agitated with a boar's hair brush, then thoroughly rinse again. I dried with microfibers and then took it for a drive to make sure everything got thoroughly dry in there before calling it a day. Mine wasn't super dirty or anything so I didn't have to put a lot of effort luckily.

Check this guy's channel if you haven't already. Lots of good stuff.

[ItsGary]

Originally Posted by SoCalRPM

Yes! Make sure your struts are in good order or your hood will try to kill you.

I used a pressure washer, not full power, to thoroughly rinse everything. Top to bottom. Then sprayed Super Clean degreaser, diluted 3:1 with water, and agitated with a boar's hair brush, then thoroughly rinse again. I dried with microfibers and then took it for a drive to make sure everything got thoroughly dry in there before calling it a day. Mine wasn't super dirty or anything so I didn't have to put a lot of effort luckily.

Check this guy's channel if you haven't already. Lots of good stuff.

Good thing I got brand new OEM BMW hood struts for free haha

[6ixSpd]

Got off my ass and started working on the next project for the M3:

Fox Red Recaro Sportster CS seats with OEM heating integration (using aftermarket elements)

[MaximusB]

A couple shots of me from this past weekend's track day.

[SoCalRPM]

Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

Got off my ass and started working on the next project for the M3:

Fox Red Recaro Sportster CS seats with OEM heating integration (using aftermarket elements)

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I do not envy the work to reskin those bad boys. Gonna look awesome when you're done, though. Share more pics!

Originally Posted by MaximusB

A couple shots of me from this past weekend's track day.

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Nice pics! Car looks great

[6ixSpd]

Originally Posted by SoCalRPM

I do not envy the work to reskin those bad boys. Gonna look awesome when you're done, though. Share more pics!

At one point I seriously regretted attempting this myself. Even with the original attachments on the fox red covers, the fit was sooooo tight. My fingers and hands are incredibly sore this morning from pulling the leather around and snapping those clips back.

But seeing it almost all buttoned up made it worthwhile!

One down, one to go. Then I need to wire the seat modules and heated circuits, and buy the mounts. Thinking of going with Planted or Brey Krauss.







Still need to tighten some areas down, but you get the idea

[Ashm3_uk]

Cleaned and polished her. Then drive to mums for lunch. 😁

[GRUESOM3]

Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

At one point I seriously regretted attempting this myself. Even with the original attachments on the fox red covers, the fit was sooooo tight. My fingers and hands are incredibly sore this morning from pulling the leather around and snapping those clips back.

But seeing it almost all buttoned up made it worthwhile!

One down, one to go. Then I need to wire the seat modules and heated circuits, and buy the mounts. Thinking of going with Planted or Brey Krauss.

Who did the seat covers? Were you able to get them done without sending in originals ? Thanks

[6ixSpd]

Originally Posted by GRUESOM3

Who did the seat covers? Were you able to get them done without sending in originals ? Thanks

AMX-Performance in Poland works with all OE Recaro products and can make the covers with original attachments, using OE BMW hides (or any other manufacturer as well). I did not have to send anything in.