What did you do for your M3 today?

[maw1124]

Nice! I upgraded the amp a few months also to a Match amp and previous owner did the BavSound upgrade already. Was looking to maybe upgrade the speakers. Might try Morel Nano Carbon slim speakers and try to Dynamat the doors as good as I can.

The Dynamat was huge -- doors and floors. I had way too much sound coming through the firewall and floorboards at high RPM (as much as I love the engine sound). Cutting that helped the stereo a ton.

I think the head unit was the limiter on the BavSound, actually. Going from stock to Dynavin woke the whole thing up TBH. The factory head unit sends the sounds the factory speakers could handle, and while I haven't seen specs, I doubt it was 20Hz-20KHz. Today's head units are also cleaner. I'd chase head unit before speakers. In fact, I doubt the factory head unit can do the Morel's justice.

maw

[GreyM340i]

The Dynamat was huge -- doors and floors. I had way too much sound coming through the firewall and floorboards at high RPM (as much as I love the engine sound). Cutting that helped the stereo a ton.

I think the head unit was the limiter on the BavSound, actually. Going from stock to Dynavin woke the whole thing up TBH. The factory head unit sends the sounds the factory speakers could handle, and while I haven't seen specs, I doubt it was 20Hz-20KHz. Today's head units are also cleaner. I'd chase head unit before speakers. In fact, I doubt the factory head unit can do the Morel's justice.

maw

I already upgraded the head unit to the new Sony Xav-AX6000. Made a huge difference and that was coming from an older Dynavin and new Xtrons unit.

[maw1124]

I already upgraded the head unit to the new Sony Xav-AX6000. Made a huge difference and that was coming from an older Dynavin and new Xtrons unit.

Nice! LMK how you like the Morels. I've been looking at them, the Kicker KSC line and the Infinity Reference slim, all of which I've used before and I like for under 100W in a cabin. But then again I'm surprised you're upgrading from the BavSounds unless you're pushing weight.

maw

EDIT... I gotta say, that look is actually growing on me. If I didn't own the car I wouldn't know it wasn't stock. And 15 years in, the case for an updated look is already made.

[Fresh6390]

Been hacking away on the mod pile lately.

Rogue rasp pipe going on. Exhaust will be stock us headers/rogue section 1/stock 2/ billy boat section 3. Looking forward to hearing sound this week when I button up.



Installed this CAI. I'm liking the carbon weave on it. Bonus points to anyone knows brand of this discontinued system.



And test fitted the new wheels... pretty stocked on these. Custom 3 piece BBS LM 18". Tires mounted on tuesday.

[Tbonem3]

B-line?

[Fresh6390]

B-line?

Yes sir.

[Tbonem3]

Yes sir.

Why no catless headers? Best mod you can do, and makes entire exh only sound better (seems like you care about sound with the other sect 1 & 3 mods). TN can't be too strict on emissions right?

[Fresh6390]

Why no catless headers? Best mod you can do, and makes entire exh only sound better (seems like you care about sound with the other sect 1 & 3 mods). TN can't be too strict on emissions right?

Some counties in TN have annual emission testing, and the one I live in did until they did away with requirement I think two years ago. So headers are on the want list now.

Have to dive deep into research though as I do not want extremely loud exhaust tone. That is why I went with Billy Boat section 3. Somewhat of a deeper rumble.

Probably end up getting euro headers. Though bimmer world sells some stepped headers, custom
Performance brand, and they intrigue me at the price point. Need to do more research though.

Fyi Tbonem3 I just started looking at your build thread and I am digging it so far. Love the narratives for posts, very thorough. Karbonius race box is also on list of wants!

[Tbonem3]

Thanks!

A couple of tips:

1. Billyboat is loud af lol. I love it, but it is one of the louder headers. All mufflers get louder and sound better when you get headers. Choice of midpipes plays a small role, though more in terms of rasp. A popular thing to do with these cars, partly because of their admittedly harsh sound, is to go big with induction and headers, but then keep it reasonable (volume & drone) with a big body muffler like stock, ss street or various sport mufflers like SS, eisenmann, Dinan. BB is def a step louder than those, though not like SS race/AP/gruppe m reps.

2. BW stepped headers are not worth it. They're barely better than euro or any other catless header. CPI used to make them, sold the name to BW. Euros are great, but really there are 2 obvious choices on opposite sides of the power/cost spectrum: Megan's for $400 or SSv1s w/ s pipes ($2k+ decat/$4k catted). Euros might be worth double the Megan's if you just want OE quality. There's no better header than Megan's for that price.

[MotorSportThree]

In for more pics with the LMs. I don't usually see them in 18s.

[Nate047]

Details on the LMs? Those must be redrilled faces right?

[Avedis]

Recently took delivery of this immaculate 26k mile 2004 M3. You may have seen it on Bring a Trailer. Gave it a solid wash and put in the garage. Excited to be a part of this forum.

[0-60motorsports]

Recently took delivery of this immaculate 26k mile 2004 M3. You may have seen it on Bring a Trailer. Gave it a solid wash and put in the garage. Excited to be a part of this forum.

Congrats! Gorgeous

[mtpktz]

Recently took delivery of this immaculate 26k mile 2004 M3. You may have seen it on Bring a Trailer. Gave it a solid wash and put in the garage. Excited to be a part of this forum.

I was surprised it sold at that price - congratulations and welcome to the forum!

[gouda]

110k miles on these as far as I know