What did you do for your M3 today?

[BTB]

If your car sits outside and sees a lot of UV, protect them with a film.

I can't vouch for these yet (I just got a headlight kit for our family car which sits outside, but haven't applied yet), but something like this. They come precut for many different cars. XPEL is also what a lot of shops use for ppf. Worth a try for $50.

Doing headlights with precut kit as diy should be simple. Doing major panels as diy based on these cuts I might not do as these don't look like they wrap to the inside to make the cuts/seams invisible.

Headlight kit should be at the very bottom of the page.

https://www.xpel.com/paint-protection-kits/US--AND--Canada/Passenger-Cars--AND--Light-Trucks/2005/BMW/M3/Coupe

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Huh, thanks for the link. For ~$50 not bad, and cool to see the other options

[benzthis]

You Need a new floor.maybe get a black Friday deal.plates are not enough.

[mrgizmo04]

Huh, thanks for the link. For ~$50 not bad, and cool to see the other options

Yeah and to clarify, for $50 worth a try meaning to see how well the precuts fit. In terms of PPF actually protecting from UV to avoid yellowing/hazing of the plastics, that's a definite.

Tricks like toothpaste/shaving cream sometimes don't work or partially work for a period of time.

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[elrichmeister]

Technically not today but over the weekend, put fresh lenses, seals, and amber corners. Also removed some old CCFL Angel eyes that were not connected. I did something funky reinstalling the headlights as headlight where all out of whack so i needed to re aim them. Also found out you cant order the smaller bolts silver bolts from the headlight and need to order repair kit. I have almost 1 year ownership, funny finding missing pieces while refreshing items.

[rjsimz]

Technically not today but over the weekend, put fresh lenses, seals, and amber corners. Also removed some old CCFL Angel eyes that were not connected. I did something funky reinstalling the headlights as headlight where all out of whack so i needed to re aim them. Also found out you cant order the smaller bolts silver bolts from the headlight and need to order repair kit. I have almost 1 year ownership, funny finding missing pieces while refreshing items.

Link to what lenses you purchased? are they OEM?

[elrichmeister]

Link to what lenses you purchased? are they OEM?

Not OEM, took a gamble with Ebay ones. Lets see how long they last and seal

https://www.ebay.com/itm/372953452487

if they dont hold up ill probably just order OEM ones

[Jickel180]

Nice nice. Yeah, I almost pulled the trigger for my M2 CS, but on the fence because at some point I've gotta get a new set of CCB's for it, but also considering selling it and getting a 991.2 GT3, so a lot of things to think about...

If you're not tracking the M2 CS I'd run the CCBs still, but definitely understand the temptation for a GT3...Although I'd miss the torque and playfulness of the M2 CS too. A tough, but fun decision to ponder. Both complement the E46 M3 well!

Very nice, I'm running PS4Ss and they are the first tire I re-bought as well. Hankook RS3 was the most aggressive tire I had-- definitely enjoyable on track but the PS4S is oh so sweet on the street. Kind of curious how the PS4S and Cup 2 compare directly.

Thank you, I moved to Austin early this year! Was in Dallas from 2020 but I did spend some prior time on the west coast and managed to do a PCA track day at Laguna. Did COTA in 2020 but I'd really like to get out to others (eg Harris Hill).

PM me if you are going for a drive sometime!

The Cup 2s are definitely noisier and stiffer than the PS4Ss, but they're still completely tolerable for daily duty and offer noticeably more grip (than the RS3s as well) and steering feel, and importantly will offer most of that grip throughout a 30 minute session long after the PS4S will need a cool down lap or two. The PS4S is a great tire to have handy for a rainy track day but the PSC2 does get by fine provided most of its tread is remaining. There's a small group of us e46/e92/f87 BMW guys planning at being at COTA for Edge Addicts December 17th and 18th, it'd be great if you could join us in the sea of GT3s!

[ra2fanatic]

If you're not tracking the M2 CS I'd run the CCBs still, but definitely understand the temptation for a GT3...Although I'd miss the torque and playfulness of the M2 CS too. A tough, but fun decision to ponder. Both complement the E46 M3 well!

Most definitely track the snot outta it.

[Jickel180]

Most definitely track the snot outta it.

Lol I'd shelve the CCBs personally then. You can run 18s"s, and if you ever sold your future Essex APs, you'd get a good amount of your money back and the CCBs will still look great for resale purposes.

[ra2fanatic]

Lol I'd shelve the CCBs personally then. You can run 18s"s, and if you ever sold your future Essex APs, you'd get a good amount of your money back and the CCBs will still look great for resale purposes.

I'm a sucker for low/no brake dust. it's the price to pay to look good

[01M3Fan]

Finished getting my M3 Touring project ready to go to the body shop to start the metal work.

Here’s my build journal

https://www.e46fanatics.com/threads/my-new-touring.1289812

[BTB]

If you're not tracking the M2 CS I'd run the CCBs still, but definitely understand the temptation for a GT3...Although I'd miss the torque and playfulness of the M2 CS too. A tough, but fun decision to ponder. Both complement the E46 M3 well!

The Cup 2s are definitely noisier and stiffer than the PS4Ss, but they're still completely tolerable for daily duty and offer noticeably more grip (than the RS3s as well) and steering feel, and importantly will offer most of that grip throughout a 30 minute session long after the PS4S will need a cool down lap or two. The PS4S is a great tire to have handy for a rainy track day but the PSC2 does get by fine provided most of its tread is remaining. There's a small group of us e46/e92/f87 BMW guys planning at being at COTA for Edge Addicts December 17th and 18th, it'd be great if you could join us in the sea of GT3s!

You know what, after further review I booked the track experience with Edge Addicts for Sat Dec 17! Full track day has no more availability but I don't mind doing just a few laps for lower price. Thanks for the note, I'll keep an eye out for ya!

[nahvkolaj]

Tackling the VANOS this weekend.
- Exhaust hub
- Oil pump disk
- Seal kit
- Anti-rattle kit
- Coil pack
- Solenoid block seals
- Chain guide
- Cam bolts

The Teflon seals are a bit nerve-wracking the first time, but all the help here on NAM3Forum and Beisan Systems helps a lot. I’m a sucker for nice precision parts, and damn that Beisan hub is nice.

The Beisan guide advocates using a genuine BMW timing bridge due to others not being precise enough. I got a Schwaben through turner and it has a small amount of slop. Is that going to be an issue?

[Wernd]

Getting close to finishing the sideskirt extensions

[Boost]

I looked at pictures of it on my phone. Been sitting for 2 years. Soon, soon..