What did you do for your M3 today?

[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]

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]

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.

[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.

[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]

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.

[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!

[big,JON]

[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. 😂

[Nate047]

I found an OEM E46 roof rack on eBay UK and installed it today. Since I don't trailer this car to the track at the moment (future plan), wanted an option for bringing an extra set of wheels to the track (long distance drive, variable weather, etc.). Figured I'd be able to offload this easily if it didn't work out. Since my car has a bolt in roll-bar and topside subframe brace, the back is not accessible and I can fit one wheel in the trunk. If I could get three on top, with ample safety margin for weight, I'll be happy. Not sure yet what basket/platform I'm going to get quite yet.

Thought about doing that myself, they’re pretty hard to find here though.

[D-O]

Took her for a nice long drive. North Ga. mountains and the Suches loop.

[theOracle]

Drove it!
Weather is finally turning around.

[oceansize]

I had Elring and Victor Reinz leaking within 10miles, not 10k...

Yeah they feel more rigid than OEM.

It probably started leaking a long time ago, but recently it became problematic. I actually thought my leak was more likely due to the O-ring on the exhaust camshaft sensor, but upon inspection it appears fine, replacing nonetheless.

And if anyone is wondering how I know it is an Elring, because its labeled Elring on the half moon part.

[Gt4]

Another don't use an Elring valve cover gasket. You can see from the my post just a few entries above this I was doing the VCG. Previous owner had replaced just before I bought it, but he used an Elring. Failed within 10k miles. BMW going back in and I notice the BMW VCG feels less rigid than the Elring.

I had Elring and Victor Reinz leaking within 10miles, not 10k...

Yeah they feel more rigid than OEM.

[oceansize]

Another don't use an Elring valve cover gasket. You can see from the my post just a few entries above this I was doing the VCG. Previous owner had replaced just before I bought it, but he used an Elring. Failed within 10k miles. BMW going back in and I notice the BMW VCG feels less rigid than the Elring.