What have you done with or to your M3 today?

[cannga]

Originally Posted by wyatth

I gave it a good run yesterday while everybody else was out shopping....

Beautiful photography.

[Real]

Spark plugs and a wash.

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[akkando]

Originally Posted by wyatth

I gave it a good run yesterday while everybody else was out shopping. The car was strong and smooth from sea level to ~4K’ elevation, surely the brisk weather helped. It started raining on the way back; I think it’s my first time in the rain with this car. Not because it’s a garage queen, rather because it rarely rains here and it’s a weekend toy/second car. Regardless, it all felt great and was a lot more more fun than a mall.

A few more in my journal/thread. Hopefully these are the last photos with the dark tint.

Where did you take it? I'm always look for new roads. I prefer South of SF so I don't go crazy driving through the city.

[wyatth]

Mt Diablo, wrong side of the Bay for you.
The gate entrance is 10 mins from my place. And I need to check out Alice’s, but same problem for me!

[Scharbag]

Met some buddies for lunch. The M6 is a beast.

[nekbreaker]

Originally Posted by mapster37

did u buy it from coby wheel or ebay?

no I got it from azaautowheel on ig check them out

[Helmsman]

Changed oil. One of the 6mm sump plugs was old and partly stripped, close to not bite. So the shop saved $6 when not changing them. This was even a well known indy rather than dealer. Changing oil myself from now on, ffs.

[Grip Addict]

Originally Posted by Helmsman

Changed oil. One of the 6mm sump plugs was old and partly stripped, close to not bite. So the shop saved $6 when not changing them. This was even a well known indy rather than dealer. Changing oil myself from now on, ffs.

Yeah when I got my M3, I could tell it was impact straight to the oil pan in its life.

Bolt had so much sealant around the screw part to stop leak and when tightening it. I had to get my master mechanic father in law to drill in an insert for me.

Tell you watching someone drill into your oil pan is some of the most stressful shit ever.

[vitalsigns]

Took it out and drove the hell out of it [after driving my neighbor's GT3 today].

The GT3 is incredible.

But I still enjoyed my E90 too. The S65 is an amazing engine.

[Grip Addict]

I took it off the charger as I will be driving it for the first time in 5 days.

[nekbreaker]

took the m out for the last ride snow is flying here already and ending at the ram dealer since the lease on my truck is due in March and got the new truck

[Aries326]

Drove my car to tennis practice. Took some shots. Dropped it off at the stealer the other day. Quoted me $2200 for an oil change, NC state inspection, new spark plugs, and valve cover gasket. Wtf...

[Freiheit]

Originally Posted by Aries326

Drove my car to tennis practice. Took some shots. Dropped it off at the stealer the other day. Quoted me $2200 for an oil change, NC state inspection, new spark plugs, and valve cover gasket. Wtf...

I think they're double charging you. They'll quote you the book hours for each job ("here it is right here in the BMW AG rate book!") but a bunch of stuff that needs to be pulled out of the way for the valve cover gasket install ends up getting pulled out for the spark plug change anyway. You'll pay twice for a couple of hours worth of labor @$120/hr or whatever they're charging now.

Consider doing the plug change and valve cover gaskets yourself. Its not precision work, and as long as you keep surfaces and threads clean and torque things carefully you can't go wrong. The plugs are under $200 for the set and the gaskets shouldn't be over $100. For what the dealer is quoting you, they should be putting in all titanium fasteners and getting you a massage while you wait. Go have them do the oil change, so you don't have to deal with disposal, and the inspection.

[InnerBlueSkies]

Routine Maintenance. Trunk Liner finally came in use.

[wfdeacon88]

Originally Posted by Aries326

Drove my car to tennis practice. Took some shots. Dropped it off at the stealer the other day. Quoted me $2200 for an oil change, NC state inspection, new spark plugs, and valve cover gasket. Wtf...

where are you located in NC? I wouldn't use a dealer for this car ... Go to a good Indy and get better work for a better price.

[Aries326]

Originally Posted by wfdeacon88

where are you located in NC? I wouldn't use a dealer for this car ... Go to a good Indy and get better work for a better price.

I usually go to EuroEnvy but I got pulled over for an expired registration. Apparently, when i bought the car in NY, the registration here was only temporary. I wanted to get it in quick for an inspection plus oil change and then, in typical dealer fashion, they mention the plugs are due to be changed and the gaskets needs changing too. I was getting the low oil message and I didn't want to delay getting the car in.

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by InnerBlueSkies

Routine Maintenance. Trunk Liner finally came in use.

New TA's?

[InnerBlueSkies]

Originally Posted by Helmsman

New TA's?

Yes, and while I was there an ignition coil, water pump, and thermostat. I wish I could say it was difficult but there are 2 videos on YouTube doing both DIYs, maybe a 3 out of 10 on difficulty and I'm not a mechanic. Plenum is 50% of the job. Car runs exceptional, I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

[akkando]

Got her wet and dirty

Had not driven her for 8 days so hopefully a good drive keeps the battery healthy. Comfort access was acting a little weird when I first tried to get in. Worked as normal at the end of the drive. Car has seen rain.

[Grip Addict]

Drove to work on a icy/rainy morning then drove home.

[Helmsman]

Originally Posted by InnerBlueSkies

Yes, and while I was there an ignition coil, water pump, and thermostat. I wish I could say it was difficult but there are 2 videos on YouTube doing both DIYs, maybe a 3 out of 10 on difficulty and I'm not a mechanic. Plenum is 50% of the job. Car runs exceptional, I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Nice! Water pump and thermostat just for the fun of it or did you notice issues? (What mileage btw?).
Did the TAs a few weeks ago probably watching the same DIY... Some of the wire connectors was quite tricky/hard to losen, and yes the plenum/hoses needed some luck to get back in place without too much hazzle...

[wyatth]

Originally Posted by akkando

Got her wet and dirty

Had not driven her for 8 days so hopefully a good drive keeps the battery healthy. Comfort access was acting a little weird when I first tried to get in. Worked as normal at the end of the drive. Car has seen rain.

Looking great! Sometimes after sitting for a while, I need to physically lift the door handle to wake the car/comfort access up. Is this what you experienced? I wonder if it's a sleep mode.