What have you done with or to your M3 today?

CamasM3e93 wrote

The forum members told me if I had the manual transmission itch nothing else would scratch it. So I added a Harrop supercharger to my dct e93…… and then moved it to a manual e90 and never looked back.

The forum members told me I’d graduate to a P car from the M platform. I said Never! Their value is unmatched with the pricing. Let’s see how that turned out:

Preparing Rocky (my Harrop e90) for the arrival of his new older sister, a ‘99 996 with upgraded wheels and IMS bearing, otherwise stock with 6mt and 54k miles.

Ironically I view this new acquisition as my slow car to drive fast….

wyatth wrote

Out with the old HiFi amp, in with the BavSound Revenant.

reidetailing wrote

Started updating my journal again.

reidetailing wrote

Started updating my journal again.

DRLane wrote

You’re anticipating needing a diff cooler in this car? Assuming that’s what I’m looking at.

irokwrx wrote

What is this? A pump and cooler, right? but for what part.

dhakop30 wrote

Hello, I called the BMW dealer today, and they informed me that the dealer does not recommend a transmission fluid change for the vehicle's life. I have a 2011 M3, and the transmission is jolting in traffic. Any recommendations?

dhakop30 wrote

Hello, I called the BMW dealer today, and they informed me that the dealer does not recommend a transmission fluid change for the vehicle's life. I have a 2011 M3, and the transmission is jolting in traffic. Any recommendations?

GeoK wrote

Thank you for your comment, much appreciated!

Since your 359s are also new, do not think about it, just do it. I used Mother's CMX Surface Prep (sprayed and then wiped with a microfiber towel, it couldn't be easier) and then applied the ceramic. I am pretty sure that in the long run I will get back the time I invested, by spending less time when washing them.

As per your question, I used the UV Graphene Ceramic Coating by Adam's which is supposed to be good for 7+ years, and I did two layers. If what I read about this product is 90% true, and given I do very low miles with the M3 (AKA my garage queen), I hope they will be good for years. The whole idea for the project was that 359s are stunning, but hard to keep pristine, so anything that makes them easier to clean is worth a chance...

PS Many people find the UV functionality of the specific coating to be just marketing gimmick, but this was not the case with me. I did my best not to cover the two lips where the balancing weights go, but inspection with the UV light revealed a few spots where the coating "slipped" under the painter's tape I used. I spoke to Adams, and they said some compound will remove it

neilum wrote

Replaced the original motor mounts with 52K on the clock. Overall shifting with the new mounts is a lot crisper and smoother. I went with Vibra technics mounts. No increase NVH at all. I read some old threads about these mounts where they have failed prematurely due to extreme heat, or hot climates and some recommended them to be wrapped. This car is a weekend toy and never sits in traffic, or used daily so I am not worried about it. So far I am impressed with the quality and comfort level of them. It appears our 6mt's are sensitive to worn mounts because my shifter before was pretty notchy and immediately noticed a difference. I was expecting the originals to be worse -

DrFerry wrote

Those engine mount photos you posted sure look like OEM engine mounts to me. Here’s a picture of what Vibra Technics S65 engine mounts actually look like, as well as the OEM mount in comparison. Are you sure you actually received Vibra Technics mounts or are the photos you posted of your old 52K mounts? See images below and compare to your photos posted above.
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