new to Tacoma and my e92

itsbigfootguys · 07-13-2017, 02:48 PM

Hey all,

I've been perusing this site a bit and have really appreciated the advice and things I've learned. I bought my 2013 m3 in November in Alabama, then moved to Tacoma in January, and then deployed in March to Afghanistan. Other than the drive across the country (almost worth the entire purchase by itself),it's only received minimum maintenance and no preventative maintenance and upgrades. It's got 45k miles on it now (approx), and the sand blasting it got in the desert plus the endless salt in tacoma didn't do any favors to the paint job. So I am definitely looking at getting it repainted with some deployment cash (oem paint), and considering doing a rod bearing replacement while I have the cash on hand. Other than those two things (and buffing out a wheel scratch courtesy of downtown Tacoma), is there anything anyone would recommend doing while I have a little disposable cash? And more importantly, does anyone have any recommendations for where to get the work done?

I return this winter, so I have some time to figure it out. She's currently sitting in indoor storage with the battery disconnected as per the dealers recommendation
Thanks!

jamba · 07-13-2017, 03:59 PM

NW Autowork just opened there in Tacoma. You should give him a try.

Welcome!

TWiTCHY · 07-13-2017, 10:46 PM

Welcome! As far as preventative maintenance, also get your throttle valve actuator gears replaced or at least checked for wear. It could prevent a costly $1200 cost in parts to replace in the future. New gears are ~$130.

For upgrades, first and foremost for this car is an exhaust...anything to unsilence this high-revving engine. Even an OEM exhaust mod would be just fine.

itsbigfootguys · 07-14-2017, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TWiTCHY

Welcome! As far as preventative maintenance, also get your throttle valve actuator gears replaced or at least checked for wear. It could prevent a costly $1200 cost in parts to replace in the future. New gears are ~$130.

For upgrades, first and foremost for this car is an exhaust...anything to unsilence this high-revving engine. Even an OEM exhaust mod would be just fine.

Believe it or not, it came with an akrapovic cat back exhaust when I got it, so it actually purrs pretty good.

Throttle valve actuator sounds like a good plan, thanks!

Mimmer · 07-15-2017, 01:19 PM

there is a spot i go to its strictly bmw in bellevue , small shop but i have had no issues with them, they have worked on many e92 and have done rod bearings. i will be doing it here when the time comes.... really close to bmw bellevue, fair price and superbb customer service.

itsbigfootguys · 07-15-2017, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mimmer

there is a spot i go to its strictly bmw in bellevue , small shop but i have had no issues with them, they have worked on many e92 and have done rod bearings. i will be doing it here when the time comes.... really close to bmw bellevue, fair price and superbb customer service.

Thanks! I've heard of the Bellevue shop, it's good to hear they do good work

javarithms · 07-16-2017, 11:22 PM

kassel motorsports in puyallup, they do great work

07-13-2017, 02:48 PM	#1
itsbigfootguys New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 E92 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Seattle-Tacoma iTrader: (0)	new to Tacoma and my e92 Hey all, I've been perusing this site a bit and have really appreciated the advice and things I've learned. I bought my 2013 m3 in November in Alabama, then moved to Tacoma in January, and then deployed in March to Afghanistan. Other than the drive across the country (almost worth the entire purchase by itself),it's only received minimum maintenance and no preventative maintenance and upgrades. It's got 45k miles on it now (approx), and the sand blasting it got in the desert plus the endless salt in tacoma didn't do any favors to the paint job. So I am definitely looking at getting it repainted with some deployment cash (oem paint), and considering doing a rod bearing replacement while I have the cash on hand. Other than those two things (and buffing out a wheel scratch courtesy of downtown Tacoma), is there anything anyone would recommend doing while I have a little disposable cash? And more importantly, does anyone have any recommendations for where to get the work done? I return this winter, so I have some time to figure it out. She's currently sitting in indoor storage with the battery disconnected as per the dealers recommendation Thanks!
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jamba Captain 165 Rep 760 Posts Drives: M3 E90 Jetblack Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: WA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 M3 [0.00]	NW Autowork just opened there in Tacoma. You should give him a try. Welcome!
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TWiTCHY Colonel 384 Rep 2,526 Posts Drives: '13 AW E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (6)	Welcome! As far as preventative maintenance, also get your throttle valve actuator gears replaced or at least checked for wear. It could prevent a costly $1200 cost in parts to replace in the future. New gears are ~$130. For upgrades, first and foremost for this car is an exhaust...anything to unsilence this high-revving engine. Even an OEM exhaust mod would be just fine.
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Mimmer Lieutenant 59 Rep 418 Posts Drives: E92 13' Join Date: May 2010 Location: WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 e92 m3 [0.00]	there is a spot i go to its strictly bmw in bellevue , small shop but i have had no issues with them, they have worked on many e92 and have done rod bearings. i will be doing it here when the time comes.... really close to bmw bellevue, fair price and superbb customer service.
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javarithms First Lieutenant 197 Rep 363 Posts Drives: '13 E92 M3 SG FR, '03 530i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	kassel motorsports in puyallup, they do great work __________________
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