What did you do for your M3 today?

[6speedS54]

My stubby antenna broke and left the bolt inside the base. Replaced base, had a 10mm socket drop into one of the channels below it, it was unbelievable, the socket is 2.5 inches long and it finds a way into a small channel. Picked it out with a magnet. 😂

[big,JON]

[Gt4]

While doing rod bearings and front subframe removed, cleaned everything, put new Lemforder inner/outer tie rods, OEM CSL knuckles, new wheel bearings, new PS lines. Also add 2 shims to power steering pump for 25% assist reduction. Also new rad hoses. List is long, doing complete refresh!

[davidinnyc]

Deleted clutch fan, went on a spirited drive in 83 degree weather in an SMG, learned that a clutch fan is very much needed for an SMG.

[elrichmeister]

Deleted clutch fan, went on a spirited drive in 83 degree weather in an SMG, learned that a clutch fan is very much needed for an SMG.

Please forgive my ignorance, but when a clutch fan is deleted isn't a more powerful electric puller fan put in place?
From my experience the clutch fan works very well. Last year i replaced the fan clutch and my summer time coolant temps cooled down dramatically. The coolant temps used to reach 3/4 in 95+ F temps with AC, now i can run the AC in 100+ F and it stays at 1/2 mark.

[davidinnyc]

Please forgive my ignorance, but when a clutch fan is deleted isn't a more powerful electric puller fan put in place?
From my experience the clutch fan works very well. Last year i replaced the fan clutch and my summer time coolant temps cooled down dramatically. The coolant temps used to reach 3/4 in 95+ F temps with AC, now i can run the AC in 100+ F and it stays at 1/2 mark.

I deleted the fan without an electric fan in its stead.

[davidinnyc]

My stubby antenna broke and left the bolt inside the base. Replaced base, had a 10mm socket drop into one of the channels below it, it was unbelievable, the socket is 2.5 inches long and it finds a way into a small channel. Picked it out with a magnet. 😂

I have another stubby sitting on a shelf in the garage if you want it.

[0-60motorsports]

Deleted clutch fan, went on a spirited drive in 83 degree weather in an SMG, learned that a clutch fan is very much needed for an SMG.

Stick with a fan clutch if it gets above 100F where you are in CA. We have tried and tested the Electric fan BS here in our 125F max Humidity weather and it doesnt work at all if above air temps is 100f and above.

[davidinnyc]

Stick with a fan clutch if it gets above 100F where you are in CA. We have tried and tested the Electric fan BS here in our 125F max Humidity weather and it doesnt work at all if above air temps is 100f and above.

I managed to limp on and off the freeway ~20 miles over 2 hours… had to keep pulling off to the side with hazard lights and letting the car cool down just enough to get the SMG cog light to turn off.

Needless to say the clutch fan is back in the car and I now have a clutch fan delete cap to give away!

[0-60motorsports]

I managed to limp on and off the freeway ~20 miles over 2 hours… had to keep pulling off to the side with hazard lights and letting the car cool down just enough to get the SMG cog light to turn off.

Needless to say the clutch fan is back in the car and I now have a clutch fan delete cap to give away!

Also for SMG cars (I Love my SMG and would never swap to 6MT unless I had no choice) Do the SMG pump relocation, Thank me later LOL (it works in our extreme weather)

[cakM3]

Yes, it will limit movement of the muffler and should last longer than stock (FWIW I've only been running (1) of these for almost a year). To me it is just a great product overall, you can buy shims if you need to change the position of the muffler relative to diffuser. 1 track day down and no issues for me





(my diffuser fitment has been screwed up for some time, please ignore hah)

Thanks for posting pictures of this mount installed. I will be placing my order. I appreciate your recommendation!


EDIT: I just placed my order for one of these exhaust mounts from Rogue Engineering.

[fattycharged]

Thanks for posting pictures of this mount installed. I will be placing my order. I appreciate your recommendation!


EDIT: I just placed my order for one of these exhaust mounts from Rogue Engineering.

Same, I have to order one as well. One of my stock mounts is torn, so great timing on the suggestion

[6speedS54]

I have another stubby sitting on a shelf in the garage if you want it.

damn, I ordered one, should be here tomorrow. Thanks

[///Marecki]

After procrastinating for months, finally did the rear quarter seals. 😅

It was cathartic.

[Feffman]

Refreshed (clean & regrease) the rear axles. Needed to replace the driver's side inner CV joint as it apparently overheated (nice blue tint) causing pictured damage. To help, I heat-shield wrapped the exhaust pipe which runs directly underneath the driver's side CV joint. Fingers crossed.

Feff