What did you do for your M3 today?

[SteelGreyM]

Curious why you went back to OEM lines.

The fitment on stoptech lines was not the best. Especially in the rear where they didn't even properly clip into the holder on the RTA. On the front I had to cut the OEM grommet off the stock lines so that it could sit nicely in the shock clip (which worked). In the rear I noticed that it had started to rub on the axle boot causing wear to both the brake line and axle boot.

I don't want to play around with brakes and after doing some research the stock lines are more than good enough for track use.

[zzyzx85]

Swapped stainless steel lines for oem BMW. And did a full brake rebuild on 3 corners. Waiting for fellow forum member to try saving my last rear caliper 🤞


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Curious why you went back to OEM lines.

[SteelGreyM]

I will be disassembling for a steering wheel rewrap and center console refinish!

How are you refinishing?

I’ve just ordered a new center console but ordered the armrest delete one by accident. The non armrest delete is almost $300. Still would look so factory fresh…

Didn’t know the oem finish was hard and tough.. scratched my fingernail in an inconspicuous spot and couldn’t remove the finish. Mind blowing lol

[SteelGreyM]

Swapped stainless steel lines for oem BMW. And did a full brake rebuild on 3 corners. Waiting for fellow forum member to try saving my last rear caliper 🤞


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[M3fanatic580]

Had a second key cut as I only had one.

[sasha]

I will be disassembling for a steering wheel rewrap and center console refinish!

[SteelGreyM]

Found out about this spot for oem wheel lock key

And removed multiple dead bees from the back

[zzyzx85]

finally. I had to idle that bish for like 5 minutes this morning lol. time to go to the smog check place.

[zzyzx85]

Is your battery ok? just did a quick google (gemini) is saying potentially weak battery or vacuum issue. Although I recall having the same problem last year on my crashed car and it took a couple of weeks before it set.

yup, it fires up with no issues in the morning. i guess i'll keep at it for a few weeks.

[SteelGreyM]

Got my front bumper and windshield washer reservoir back on along with all the other front end pieces, being careful to carefully clip all the wiring back in its proper hook

Also ripped out my angel eyes and all the associated wiring. Felt like I was removing a parasite from my car!

Funny enough I dropped my 2012 c class off at the Benz dealer today for an airbag recall and they called me back telling me my rear subframe has rotted out and is close to snapping. I had to snap out of it and remember we aren't talking about the e46 lol. Had no idea it was an issue on these cars and I'm glad I caught it in time. Thankfully it's all covered by warranty. I'll be enjoying their loaner in the meantime!

[6speedS54]

I've been cold idling it the last week in the mornings lol. Not sure what I'm doing wrong. All the other monitors are set besides that one.

Is your battery ok? just did a quick google (gemini) is saying potentially weak battery or vacuum issue. Although I recall having the same problem last year on my crashed car and it took a couple of weeks before it set.

[zzyzx85]

this should set in the first 2 minutes of idling with engine cold

I've been cold idling it the last week in the mornings lol. Not sure what I'm doing wrong. All the other monitors are set besides that one.

[6speedS54]

still trying to get the SAP readiness monitor to set so I've been driving it to work. I've missed how much fun it is to drive.

this should set in the first 2 minutes of idling with engine cold

[davidinnyc]

3rd rod bearing job in 6 months?

How did the bearings look the first 2 times you pulled them?

Hah, should have clarified - this is my third rod bearing job
but first one this far, though. Performed one in March on my JB hardtop M3 (sold two months ago) and then again in June on my LSB M3. M10 and M11 bolts, so I’ve lived the full rod bearing experience but not nearly as much as kaiv, George Hill, sapote and I’m sure many others.

[zzyzx85]

still trying to get the SAP readiness monitor to set so I've been driving it to work. I've missed how much fun it is to drive.