What have you done with or to your M3 today?

jvictormp · 10-03-2020, 10:49 AM

Hi guys

I think my voltage regulator went bad. Alternator voltage is always keeping 15V.

I feel unsafe about running it this way, fear of damage of some module. Would it be better if I used battery only and kept the alternator positive cable disconnected, charging the battery home via tender?

The regulator is coming to Brazil in 2 weeks.

BOOSTEDMIKE · 10-03-2020, 11:41 AM

New rear spoiler deserved a photo shoot.

DRLane · 10-03-2020, 11:46 AM

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New rear spoiler deserved a photo shoot.

Love that color!

SoCalRPM · 10-03-2020, 03:09 PM

Got in for a lunch pickup run and realized I was about to hit a milestone...

SAMM3Y · 10-03-2020, 04:19 PM

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You get sunny or smoky...

well, these days it's sunny and smoky all day everyday

The AQI in Napa yesterday was 460.. that'll give the s65 cancer for sure

akkando · 10-03-2020, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SAMM3Y

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Originally Posted by SAMM3Y

You get sunny or smoky...

well, these days it's sunny and smoky all day everyday

The AQI in Napa yesterday was 460.. that'll give the s65 cancer for sure

Flew to northern Idaho. It's good to get out of the smoke.

Davisca455 · 10-03-2020, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SAMM3Y

The AQI in Napa yesterday was 460.. that'll give the s65 cancer for sure

It must be really bad over there. There's so much ash and smoke in the air from that fire and it's wafting into the valley. Davis is like an hour an 20 from Napa, but the air is terrible here.
Not 460, but still in the 170s.

PACarGuy · 10-04-2020, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCalRPM

Got in for a lunch pickup run and realized I was about to hit a milestone...

Haha. I just passed 66,999

Scharbag · 10-04-2020, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by PACarGuy

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Originally Posted by SoCalRPM

Got in for a lunch pickup run and realized I was about to hit a milestone...

Haha. I just passed 66,999

I am coming up on 66,666

SoCalRPM · 10-04-2020, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Scharbag

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Originally Posted by SoCalRPM

Got in for a lunch pickup run and realized I was about to hit a milestone...

Haha. I just passed 66,999

I am coming up on 66,666

Just in time for Halloween!

stefan_e36 · 10-04-2020, 02:01 PM

New parking place:

sho9ice · 10-04-2020, 04:36 PM

Ess S65-G1

jvictormp · 10-04-2020, 05:14 PM

Disconnected alternator positive cable due to bad regulator.

Found the exhaust manifold heat shield above alternator loosen, held only by one bolt (of three).

Put the new bolts on, heat shield secured.

Went for a drive without battery charging. No problems.

Now waiting for the new regulator to arrive.

Davisca455 · 10-04-2020, 06:12 PM

Back down the Rabbit Hole for me.
Wrapped up all the under hood maintenance on Friday, went for a short test drive, came home and topped off the coolant and checked the other fluids.
Next morning take it out for a real test, that went fine, but on the way home I get the rear brake lining too thin warning.
Back into the air we go.

irokwrx · 10-04-2020, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sho9ice

Ess S65-G1

Get a cover for that filter. It gets dirty real quick where its located. That way you are not scratching the back of you hand so often when replacing/cleaning. Also look into geting a 2115 MM belt vs the 2120 belt that comes with the kit. Mine slipped alot.

scrammer · 10-04-2020, 09:01 PM

wash - wax - vacuum ... tip to toe detail today.
Taking a 'northern' wine tour with my beautiful wife tomorrow - Naramata Bench, Oliver/Osoyoos and an "unplanned" stop at Area 27 race track for a visit !

Helmsman · 10-05-2020, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jvictormp

Disconnected alternator positive cable due to bad regulator.

Found the exhaust manifold heat shield above alternator loosen, held only by one bolt (of three).

Put the new bolts on, heat shield secured.

Went for a drive without battery charging. No problems.

Now waiting for the new regulator to arrive.

Hmm...wonder if letting the alternator run without any load is a good thing? Guess we're about to find out!

djsilverjohnson · 10-05-2020, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Helmsman

Hmm...wonder if letting the alternator run without any load is a good thing? Guess we're about to find out!

If you disconnect the charging cable you need to disconnect the little feedback wire as well to prevent it from generating maximum possible voltage. I think this car has the ECU controlling excitation voltage and it may have a fail-safe mode, but I know on a conventional alternator with on-board voltage regulator, leaving the feedback wire connected without the large charging wire will kill the alternator.

FrozenE92M3 · 10-05-2020, 08:14 AM

Went on a sunrise rip through the fields, ripped past a hidden CHP officer so I quickly turned off and snapped a picture while my wanted heat level went down.

Megabrode · 10-05-2020, 08:39 AM

I just returned from a ten-day 1500-hundred mile round trip, Richmond, VA - Jacksonville, FL, I-95 all the way. Trip notes:

1. On the way down, my one-quart-down oil light came on. I added a quart of OEM Castrol to the resident Liqui-moly. Not sure if that's bad or indifferent for my engine. Still under 3K since the last oil change. (My current indy shop twice refused to top off the oil at the last service. Drove out with the e-dipstick at half full. Maybe I need a new indy).

2. I passed 77K miles. That's 51K in just under four years of ownership, with overall average of 7.7K miles per year of life (build date 10/10).

3. Trip MPG: 20.4.

3. While I cruised in the center or right lanes at normal highway speeds -- 75-80 mph -- many cars would approach quickly on the left, pause behind my rear quarter panel, accelerate, pause again in front of my front fender, then shoot off. What to make of that?

4. At literally every gas stop, two per leg, a Black guy (just citing the truth here) would give me a compliment or and/or ask about the car. I'm as White as they come. It was always a pleasant moment in the annals of race relations.

5. In contrast to my former e36 and e46 M3s, the e92 is a comfortable long-distance cruiser, as well as all-around daily driver. BMW achieved a miracle with our beautiful cars.

S65 SCHNAUZER · 10-05-2020, 08:41 AM

Friend tinted the rear taillights to gunsmoke

Spacers up next

Vedubin01 · 10-05-2020, 09:17 AM

Been working on a project mostly for the supercharger guys but also NA guys that want to run a catch can on their cars. From design to prototype so far. Feed back welcome!

Side note, this is no connection to BPM Sport.

https://youtu.be/wlXHYobvyNs

https://youtu.be/5Ikctos8VO4

10-03-2020, 10:49 AM	#14125
jvictormp Captain 908 Rep 807 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E92 6MT Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Brazil iTrader: (0)	Hi guys I think my voltage regulator went bad. Alternator voltage is always keeping 15V. I feel unsafe about running it this way, fear of damage of some module. Would it be better if I used battery only and kept the alternator positive cable disconnected, charging the battery home via tender? The regulator is coming to Brazil in 2 weeks.
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10-03-2020, 03:09 PM	#14128
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10-04-2020, 05:14 PM	#14137
jvictormp Captain 908 Rep 807 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E92 6MT Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Brazil iTrader: (0)	Disconnected alternator positive cable due to bad regulator. Found the exhaust manifold heat shield above alternator loosen, held only by one bolt (of three). Put the new bolts on, heat shield secured. Went for a drive without battery charging. No problems. Now waiting for the new regulator to arrive.
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Davisca455 Captain 2208 Rep 865 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Davis, California iTrader: (0)	Back down the Rabbit Hole for me. Wrapped up all the under hood maintenance on Friday, went for a short test drive, came home and topped off the coolant and checked the other fluids. Next morning take it out for a real test, that went fine, but on the way home I get the rear brake lining too thin warning. Back into the air we go. Attached Images __________________ Chris, 2008 E92
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scrammer Captain 423 Rep 735 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 Ultimate Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: BC - Canada iTrader: (0)	wash - wax - vacuum ... tip to toe detail today. Taking a 'northern' wine tour with my beautiful wife tomorrow - Naramata Bench, Oliver/Osoyoos and an "unplanned" stop at Area 27 race track for a visit ! Attached Images __________________ Current ///M: 2017 M3 Ultimate Past ///M Cars: E92 M3 ZCP 'CDN LRP' … E85 Z4M-R ... E92 M3 ZCP Frozen ... E90 M3 ... E46 M3 Cab ... E46 M3 ZCP ... E46 M3
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10-05-2020, 08:14 AM	#14143
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10-05-2020, 08:39 AM	#14144
Megabrode He's experimenting with something... 335 Rep 261 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Shockoe Bottom iTrader: (0)	I just returned from a ten-day 1500-hundred mile round trip, Richmond, VA - Jacksonville, FL, I-95 all the way. Trip notes: 1. On the way down, my one-quart-down oil light came on. I added a quart of OEM Castrol to the resident Liqui-moly. Not sure if that's bad or indifferent for my engine. Still under 3K since the last oil change. (My current indy shop twice refused to top off the oil at the last service. Drove out with the e-dipstick at half full. Maybe I need a new indy). 2. I passed 77K miles. That's 51K in just under four years of ownership, with overall average of 7.7K miles per year of life (build date 10/10). 3. Trip MPG: 20.4. 3. While I cruised in the center or right lanes at normal highway speeds -- 75-80 mph -- many cars would approach quickly on the left, pause behind my rear quarter panel, accelerate, pause again in front of my front fender, then shoot off. What to make of that? 4. At literally every gas stop, two per leg, a Black guy (just citing the truth here) would give me a compliment or and/or ask about the car. I'm as White as they come. It was always a pleasant moment in the annals of race relations. 5. In contrast to my former e36 and e46 M3s, the e92 is a comfortable long-distance cruiser, as well as all-around daily driver. BMW achieved a miracle with our beautiful cars. __________________ Analog 2011 e92 M3 \| Jerez Black \| Black Novillo \| 6MT \| CF roof \| No iDrive, Nav, M button, ZCP, EDC, or center hump \| ZHP shift knob \| OMP 1010 pedals \| K&N filter \| Dinan engine tune \| OEM exhaust mod (bypass) \| EAS exhaust tips \| shaved front bumper \| 19" Apex EC-7 \| 12 mm rear spacers
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10-05-2020, 08:41 AM	#14145
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10-05-2020, 09:17 AM	#14146
Vedubin01 Banned 943 Rep 635 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0)	Been working on a project mostly for the supercharger guys but also NA guys that want to run a catch can on their cars. From design to prototype so far. Feed back welcome! Side note, this is no connection to BPM Sport. https://youtu.be/wlXHYobvyNs https://youtu.be/5Ikctos8VO4
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