What did you do for your M3 today?

[0-60motorsports]

Oh ok, so it appears as though it was optional on only euro models. Thanks for clarifying.


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My pleasure. Funny how the bracket is more expensive than the box itself lol

[eforty6_m3]

My pleasure. Funny how the bracket is more expensive than the box itself lol

Right?! Go figure.


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[TexaZ3]

So is that main strut bar one from an e46 M3 that has been stripped down to bare metal or is that what they look like when they come on the z4s?

The bar itself is the same. The tower mounts are slightly different on E46, though. Z4M can go on E46 without any mods, but E46 mounts require very slight grinding in one spot to sit flush if you want to install it on Z4M. Here is E46M bar on my Z4M:

[0-60motorsports]

Picked up my Headliner, A, B & C pillars from the upholstery place after having them done in Alcantara 9006. I am glad i purchased the fabric 6-7 years ago when it was cheap (even then it was expensive lol). Looks great now, I will be using the left over fabric to repair the bolster on my OE CSL Seat as well with new improved foam replacement made fresh from a supplier here.

[simon_c]

Finally brought in my car to get the airbag recall for the passenger side. Dealer did a free multi-point inspection and pointed out the giubo needs to be replaced. Looks like I'll probably be doing that CSB and transmission mounts. Anything else I should replace while in there?

[SGM330]

Took her for a boot with CrisSilberGrau

[DropTopKingM3]

Another set of OEM mats.

Refurbished steering wheel with lower trim wrapped in leather from Poland.

Rebuilt yellow tag Zhp rack with new tie rods.

[0-60motorsports]

Another set of OEM mats.

Refurbished steering wheel with lower trim wrapped in leather from Poland.

Rebuilt yellow tag Zhp rack with new tie rods.

Steering wheel looks great, wish they had smg ones but they dont.

[DropTopKingM3]

Steering wheel looks great, wish they had smg ones but they dont.

Thanks bud.
Time for you to do a 6mt swap

[0-60motorsports]

Thanks bud.
Time for you to do a 6mt swap

I’ve done a few for people but for myself I don’t think I ever will. I love the SMG to be honest.

[oceansize]

Time has come to remove the hard top and with that I began my carpet swap and installation of an my Imola Red interior. Unfortunately the company I bought the used carpet from sent me the correct front black carpet but incorrect rear carpet so I'll wait till that gets sorted. I'm not going to swap the dash to all black but everything will be correct.

I can also say it is possible to install the front carpet without uninstalling the dash. I simply cut as much off of the grey as I could and then trimmed the new black to fit ( I cut the front into two halves, driver and passenger side). You cannot see any of the grey when I did the test fit and if didn't tell you then you wouldn't know. I did take a thin metal plate and shimmed it between the old grey carpet and the wires running along the center console to make sure I didn't accidentally cut them which also allowed to cut deeper up into the console. I'll post some pics when complete.

[heinzboehmer]

Installed new AKG pedal bushings today. Got the bronze ones for the clutch pedal and the delrin ones for the brake pedal. Haven't driven the car yet, but the play has decreased significantly.



Made this quick comparison by overlaying a couple pics to show how much less side to side play there is with the new bushings.

Before:


After:


(Apologies for the super grainy pics, but the lighting was less than ideal)

[Mystic3]

Drove mine today first time after doing the bronze clutch bushings.
much smooooother.

[DropTopKingM3]

Time has come to remove the hard top and with that I began my carpet swap and installation of an my Imola Red interior. Unfortunately the company I bought the used carpet from sent me the correct front black carpet but incorrect rear carpet so I'll wait till that gets sorted. I'm not going to swap the dash to all black but everything will be correct.

I can also say it is possible to install the front carpet without uninstalling the dash. I simply cut as much off of the grey as I could and then trimmed the new black to fit ( I cut the front into two halves, driver and passenger side). You cannot see any of the grey when I did the test fit and if didn't tell you then you wouldn't know. I did take a thin metal plate and shimmed it between the old grey carpet and the wires running along the center console to make sure I didn't accidentally cut them which also allowed to cut deeper up into the console. I'll post some pics when complete.

You’re gonna love the IR. I switched from black seat to cinnamon 10 years ago and I still drool over my interior.

[DropTopKingM3]

Installed new AKG pedal bushings today. Got the bronze ones for the clutch pedal and the delrin ones for the brake pedal. Haven't driven the car yet, but the play has decreased significantly. Made this quick comparison to show just how much difference these bushings made.

Before:


After:

I ordered bushings as well but the Rogue Engineering ones. I’ve watched a few videos on YouTube but they had the pedals out of the car. How hard was it to install with the pedals still in the car?