What have you done with or to your M3 today?

XKxRome0ox wrote

SoCalRPM wrote

Just wondering - why are the PS4s contingent on a garage?

unlike us some people live in places with ... seasons
where the temperature drops and roads get covered with snow and/or ice

That's why you put the snow wheels/tires in your house. I live in Boston and have no issues using my PS4s as three season tires.

Didn't pause to take too many pictures, but I was able to sneak this fella in without my wife noticing.

Ccieszyn wrote

Didn't pause to take too many pictures, but I was able to sneak this fella in without my wife noticing.

Good thing you used protection

aututto wrote

Good thing you used protection

Always!

Ccieszyn wrote

Didn't pause to take too many pictures, but I was able to sneak this fella in without my wife noticing.

Awesome. MPE? How do you like it so far?

PACarGuy wrote

Awesome. MPE? How do you like it so far?

That's an Akrapovic, just got one myself a couple of days ago. It sounds insane. The car had no exhaust sound before.

Super Spartan wrote

PACarGuy wrote

Awesome. MPE? How do you like it so far?

That's an Akrapovic, just got one myself a couple of days ago. It sounds insane. The car had no exhaust sound before.

That's an MPE.

PACarGuy wrote

Awesome. MPE? How do you like it so far?

Yep, MPE. Latest version. It's great! Sounds fantastic from the outside, and just the tiniest bit more aggressive inside. Should pair perfectly with the Evolve CF trio (plenum/lid/intake) that should be here next week.

I had Eisenmann Race on my e60 for a year or two. And although I absolutely loved how the car sounded from the outside, the change in the cabin was too much for my aging ears, so I specifically looked for something that wouldn't change the interior tone very much. I'll repeat what I've heard from others: This is how it should have come from the factory.

Ccieszyn wrote

Didn't pause to take too many pictures, but I was able to sneak this fella in without my wife noticing.

Look at that paint!!!
It almost looks see through, or like tinted glass!!

I installed KW clubsport coilovers which have the latest spring rates (110 nmm front and 120 nmm rear). I bought the 140 nmm rear springs (from the old version) from KW to swap out but it was 20 mm shorter and I would therefore need to raise the adjuster 20 mm which went over the max height of the adjuster. I'm assuming the older version of the CS had a higher adjuster. Anyone did this swap before who can describe what they did? I also reused the rubber pad at the top of the shock (see circled item in pic) since I couldn't figure how to take it out. I'm assuming this is ok. Can anyone verify? For the front, I have to order new sway bar end links since the oem are too long. I've seen some KWs which came with end links, but mine didn't. Overall not too bad an install. Now I'm going to let it settle and then get an allignment.

Ccieszyn wrote

Yep, MPE. Latest version. It's great! Sounds fantastic from the outside, and just the tiniest bit more aggressive inside. Should pair perfectly with the Evolve CF trio (plenum/lid/intake) that should be here next week.

I had Eisenmann Race on my e60 for a year or two. And although I absolutely loved how the car sounded from the outside, the change in the cabin was too much for my aging ears, so I specifically looked for something that wouldn't change the interior tone very much. I'll repeat what I've heard from others: This is how it should have come from the factory.

Sounds perfect. I can no longer stand booming loud exhausts either at my age. If and when I mod my exhaust, MPE it will be.

Ccieszyn wrote

Yep, MPE. Latest version. It's great! Sounds fantastic from the outside, and just the tiniest bit more aggressive inside. Should pair perfectly with the Evolve CF trio (plenum/lid/intake) that should be here next week.

I had Eisenmann Race on my e60 for a year or two. And although I absolutely loved how the car sounded from the outside, the change in the cabin was too much for my aging ears, so I specifically looked for something that wouldn't change the interior tone very much. I'll repeat what I've heard from others: This is how it should have come from the factory.

Great choice! You'll love the MPE2...until about 3k RPMs, which will be the start of the Eventuri Opera. You'll love that too and its progressive but dual nature. Stock quiet when driven gently but a total menace at WOT. Post impressions when you've had some seat time and congratulations!!

SoCalRPM wrote

ItsGary wrote

Was going to buy PS4S but I don't have a garage anymore so I went with A/S3+s again

Just wondering - why are the PS4s contingent on a garage?

I live in Canadia land and daily the M3. I had PSS the first winter I had the car and it was not fun to drive cause they got hard

ATLIEN wrote

ItsGary wrote

Finally bought new tires.

245/35/19s were hard to find so I got 255/35/19s for the front.

275/35/19s for the rear

Was going to buy PS4S but I don't have a garage anymore so I went with A/S3+s again

Curious to know how the as3+ run on the m3. I've got them on my 335 and love them for their handling, tread wear and all seasonability. I run P4S on my M3 and often times wonder how those AS3s would fair.

They're fine to me. I only drive the car hard during warm days even then it's fine. Results may vary per person tho.

What group size is the original battery in our cars?
H8? 49? 94R?
Or does it not matter?

XKxRome0ox wrote

What group size is the original battery in our cars?
H8? 49? 94R?
Or does it not matter?

I believe it's H8, but my memory may be off.

XKxRome0ox wrote

What group size is the original battery in our cars?
H8? 49? 94R?
Or does it not matter?

It's H8.

ItsGary wrote

ATLIEN wrote

ItsGary wrote

Finally bought new tires.

245/35/19s were hard to find so I got 255/35/19s for the front.

275/35/19s for the rear

Was going to buy PS4S but I don't have a garage anymore so I went with A/S3+s again

Curious to know how the as3+ run on the m3. I've got them on my 335 and love them for their handling, tread wear and all seasonability. I run P4S on my M3 and often times wonder how those AS3s would fair.

They're fine to me. I only drive the car hard during warm days even then it's fine. Results may vary per person tho.

I agree. My experience with as3s in mountain driving (smoky's I-40 sc,nc,tn) has been excellent on my 335. They take a great set and corner with confidence that I fell is equivalent to the PSS that they replaced.

I tried Pirelli Pzero and took them on the same mountain route and returned the tires- they were awful and during a high speed sweeper lost grip momentarily in the rear. I never felt that sensation with Michelin's.

Of course I went P4S on the M3 (still have the 335) but when the time comes may go a different route as my driving style is pretty routine (no track) cruiser.

mym3adventures wrote

I believe it's H8, but my memory may be off.

PACarGuy wrote

It's H8.

are they interchangeable without issue? or is it best to stick with H8 size?

for whatever reason, no one seems to be running a sale on car batteries at the moment
pepboys has 25% off but the website keeps failing the checkout

Preparing to do the valve covers. Hoping I picked a winner with this piece.

InnerBlueSkies wrote

Preparing to do the valve covers. Hoping I picked a winner with this piece.

Curious how these work, one of my digital tq wrenches broke the other day and I was looking at these.

With my car nearing the 90k mile mark, it received a few Christmas presents via a local independent shop.

Rod bearings, motor mounts, new alternator and battery, Sachs coil overs, valve cover gasket replacement, wrinkle coat valve covers, DCT and diff fluid change. Car is a 2011, original rod bearings, 89500 miles.