What did you do for your M3 today?

[JudahJD904]

Where did you purchased the fabrics from?

jo-ann’s fabrics. I didn’t take a picture of the exact fabric number Unfortunately. I cut off a sample of the existing fabric and took it into the store and matched it up to several that were very similar in Thickness and material and color and went with it. With shears, spray adhesive glue and a yard of fabric i spent $30.

[JudahJD904]

I replaced the PITA final stage resistor unit. It’s easily my least favorite DIY on this chassis.

[heinzboehmer]

I replaced the PITA final stage resistor unit. It’s easily my least favorite DIY on this chassis.

I need to do that too. I've had a new resistor lying on my bench for months and haven't gotten around to installing it because I know it'll be a pain lol.

[repoman89]

I’ve replaced four of those now on three E46 and one E39 and never found it to be particularly painful ... small hands maybe? Didn’t think so but maybe lol. Nothing on the E46 really stands out to me as being too terrible.

E39 M5 on the other hand ... that engine bay is way cramped. Even getting the drivers side valve cover back on is an exercise in frustration and fury. And the god forsaken power steering line back to the servotronic box requires three long extensions connected by universal joints to tighten the banjo bolt and is nearly impossible to get it started.

[wahsm]

Just brought mine in today for airbag recall services after postponing it for a super long time as I had a fear as well of them damaging something..... They did the passenger side perfectly, but on the driver airbag side, the lower steering wheel trim I noticed had 2 scratches. They were easy to notice since my piece was brand new!

I went back inside to speak to the advisor and showed him the before photos I took before handing them the keys. The advisor immediately said they will order me in a brand new trim and apologized a ton. Pretty annoying as I was expecting something to happen hence why I kept putting it off for so long to bring it in, I mostly just wanted the fresh new airbag, ha. I'm just glad they didn't give me no hassle or argue with me on the replacement.

I recommend everyone to take a ton of pictures of the steering wheel, dashboard, door cards, seats, trim, even a high quality video to get all the angles. It helped me a bunch showing the advisor the photos I just took an hour before.

Good advice on taking the pictures. As long as they handle it well like they did then it’s an easy fix.

[CrisSilberGrau]

Past week, took some pics, put some headers sec1 and sec 2 and swore a lot.



Best part of the install, was not securing that last fuking nut on cylinder 5 on the bottom, no it wasnt that, it was cleaning... felt so therapeutic.

[Andy2424]

A tab broke off on my job

[Cubieman]

Past week, took some pics, put some headers sec1 and sec 2 and swore a lot.



Best part of the install, was not securing that last fuking nut on cylinder 5 on the bottom, no it wasnt that, it was cleaning... felt so therapeutic.

Nice, those SSv1's were definitely harder to install than the Euro headers as you don't have nearly as much room, I used the n54 studs which made things more tricky yet.

[Lip]

People with coilovers might enjoy this mod.

Easy to do. Took 20 minutes for both sides

[0-60motorsports]

People with coilovers might enjoy this mod.

Easy to do. Took 20 minutes for both sides

That’s great and I need those for sure, would you happen to have a link please.

[Nihilation]

Bronze ARC-8's back on for the street.

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[repoman89]

Loosely fitted my rear 996 Brembos while I wait for my new rotors, and installed the rear part of my Ohlins R&T kit at the same time. I used the Rogue RSMs and control arm reinforcement plates, plus stock top spring pads. Replacing KW V2s which for some god forsaken reason have the adjusters at the top ... such a pain to loosen the spring enough to get it out without spring compressors.

[PNWmiles]

Test fit my OEM rears in the front to see if they would fit. I know people have done it, but I'm getting a fair bit of liner rub in turns. I'm running about 2.5 degrees of camber in the front, so I'm not sure why I'm getting rub if others aren't.

[KhanArt]

New cup holder

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[Nihilation]

Wrapped the door. A bit of wrinkling on the front half while attempting it solo. Turned out my 7 yr old daughter helped a lot and we discovered a method to lay it on nicely w lots of stretching and some heat. Door handle is a 10-footer. Respect for those who do this.

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