What did you do for your M3 today?

[Advorsor]

I was not in on the group buy. After discussing lead times with Matt I realized I couldn't wait that long so I just ordered retail.

Gotcha.

Well, post an update on how it feels/drives!

[killa_e46]

Front and Rear AP Racing BBK with stainless steel lines floating hat front rotors and CSL rear rotors, in the coming weeks 3.91 diff, full subframe and RACP reinforcement, and solid subframe bushings.

[Acarv_426]

Finally finished collecting all my parts needed. Work will start on Monday 5/1
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CMP subframe reinforcement
CMP subframe bushings
CMP Rtab's
Swapping differential carrier (picked up a refinished carrier from RE)
New differential cover OEM
Replacing left and right CV axle assembly (all new parts/hardware)
Ground Control front and rear sways
Ohlin's R&T coils w alignment
TMS Street plates
VANOS bulletproof
DMG 3 piece strut bar (raw/pc)
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My wallet is going to feel it, but she's my forever car. I picked it up back in 2006 so I've had it for a long time. 2nd owner - 79k miles

[bimmerfan08]

The next owner totaled it on the track. He was ok thankfully but the car was absolutely done for.

Wow. Sorry to hear about the car, but glad the owner was okay.

[PSUEng]

Finally finished collecting all my parts needed. Work will start on Monday 5/1
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CMP subframe reinforcement
CMP subframe bushings
CMP Rtab's
Swapping differential carrier (picked up a refinished carrier from RE)
New differential cover OEM
Replacing left and right CV axle assembly (all new parts/hardware)
Ground Control front and rear sways
Ohlin's R&T coils w alignment
TMS Street plates
VANOS bulletproof
DMG 3 piece strut bar (raw/pc)
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My wallet is going to feel it, but she's my forever car. I picked it up back in 2006 so I've had it for a long time. 2nd owner - 79k miles

I'm in a similar position with mine, ownership length-wise. Don't forget about Front diff bushing if you're doing all of that you listed.

[Acarv_426]

I'm in a similar position with mine, ownership length-wise. Don't forget about Front diff bushing if you're doing all of that you listed.

Good call, it’s on the list (well it is now haha) thanks man. I also stopped by eforty6_m3’s house so he could let me borrow his K+Dcan cable. The one I had ordered from Amazon was DOA. He’s a great guy!

[Acarv_426]

Fun has started

[eforty6_m3]

Good call, it’s on the list (well it is now haha) thanks man. I also stopped by eforty6_m3’s house so he could let me borrow his K+Dcan cable. The one I had ordered from Amazon was DOA. He’s a great guy!

Disagreed...he's kind of an ass!

[Acarv_426]

Disagreed...he's kind of an ass!

Lol agree to disagree

[JudahJD904]

S85 isn't too bad, I would also replace the vanos line/ vanos pump with an uprated unit while your in there, just make sure and lever style dial indicator (not plunger) with a solid mounting point to set proper backlash.

You can buy the OEM BMW dial/holder but its $$$.

I sure hope to own an S85 vehicle someday..

yes sir that's in the cart as well. im just hoping that the vanos pump doesn't have damage. i've heard good things about the 'mitutoyo' dial indicator so that's the one im thinking of going with.

it's a glorious engine, i wish i could say the same about the chassis.

[Pklauser]

Front and Rear AP Racing BBK with stainless steel lines floating hat front rotors and CSL rear rotors, in the coming weeks 3.91 diff, full subframe and RACP reinforcement, and solid subframe bushings.

Which AP kit did you go for, the 8350 or one of the 9660/9668s? Bought from Essex?

[killa_e46]

Which AP kit did you go for, the 8350 or one of the 9660/9668s? Bought from Essex?

Front is the 8350 and Rear is the 5144. Bought from Essex.

[Altaran]

Front is the 8350 and Rear is the 5144. Bought from Essex.

Essex uses a 4 Piston Front. AP racing also hast their own BBK for Out Cars, which use a 6 Piston Front.

https://apracing.com/performance-upgrades/factory-big-brake-kits/bmw/m3-applications/m3-e46-front-6-piston-kit-cp5555-1037-18mm-thick-pad

Just for information.

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[Acarv_426]

Subframe reinforcement underway. All in all, it's in great shape. No broken spot welds and a single 1'' crack.

[Acarv_426]

Brandon over at DMG sent me a pic this weekend of my Pro-46R raw finished with pronounced heat signatures. Its scheduled to arrive this week.