DrLeadFoot Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 I should throw the M3 some love. Here we go! Picture time! Baltimore, MD Trip Some Oldies: Recent shots in past year: For mods it has: Engine - "M3AN" (M3Forum) ceramic coated headers- TMS carbon fiber intake- Bimmerworld intake elbow- Billy Boat muffler Suspension - H&R coil overs with a high spring rate. Not sure what the #'s on them but they came off a dedicated track car (looking to get a different setup).- 12mm rear spacers- 15mm front spacers- TMS rear reinforcement kit http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-91-e46-rear-chassissubframe-reinforcement-kit.aspx Brakes - Slotted rotors- Hawk HPS pads- Super Blue fluid (offroad use only) ICE - AUX input dastuz and CMart 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Let's see what a tune for the motor and SMG will do.Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk AvusHatesCones and patsbimmer1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 In case anyone is wondering, this thing sounds incredible patsbimmer1 and DrLeadFoot 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 air temperature sensor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 air temperature sensor?Yes sir, IAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 What is its purpose. The ECU should already have one and the gauge cluster display should already have one, so what is that one for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserRolls Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Oh. And that first shot is fantastic. DrLeadFoot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 What is its purpose. The ECU should already have one and the gauge cluster display should already have one, so what is that one for? It is to relocate the stock one. From what I'm told this is a better location for a reading to deliver MOAR POWER. Pics to come.Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Here goes nothing!Wired up the Air Intake Temperature relocation sensor.No turning back now!Done.Now time to learn/teach.Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 oooh fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Let me know if you want to sell the coilovers. My brother has an e46 non m, and I'm pretty sure they fit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 In case anyone is wondering, this thing sounds incredible This is not a lie. Listened to it for a majority of the ride to Louisville, KY. DrLeadFoot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted May 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Well the ECU or OBD port isn't talking to the computer. I will have to send the ECU to the tuner for him for the flash. Any info on this for the 2003 models? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylan. Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Pretty sure I saw this thing the other day. You were on Maryland I think, going past locust street towards UWM. I was in a blue e46 coupe on locust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Well the ECU or OBD port isn't talking to the computer. I will have to send the ECU to the tuner for him for the flash. Any info on this for the 2003 models? Do you have power coming out of the OBD port? Check fuses and use an LED test light to check power on the port. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted May 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Pretty sure I saw this thing the other day. You were on Maryland I think, going past locust street towards UWM. I was in a blue e46 coupe on locust. That was me! I thought I saw you on Lincoln Memorial.Well the ECU or OBD port isn't talking to the computer. I will have to send the ECU to the tuner for him for the flash. Any info on this for the 2003 models? Do you have power coming out of the OBD port? Check fuses and use an LED test light to check power on the port.It has power but it just doesn't "talk".Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Is it a COM port problem with your computer? Did you try other USB ports? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowleym Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Man the ECU's In your life just aren't treating you well LoL. B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 He has been trying to replicate the MS3 Pro aquarium test with his ECUs Rowleym 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted May 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Is it a COM port problem with your computer? Did you try other USB ports?It's the car. When emissions comes up we have to have a bmw tech take the car over there with the prologic computer to show that it works because the dmv scanner doesn't read it. Man the ECU's In your life just aren't treating you well LoL. The tide is turning!We shall overcome!!!!Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 I've been doing some reading and I think the ECU needs an update due to a recall. Some of them are encrypted and regular scanners can't read the ECU. I need to get the oil changed soon so I will get this done then. Some of the window switches got a little loose the replacements are in the glove box. Hopefully this weekend will allow a lot of progress. This rain is really cramping the M3's style. She needs a detail!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted June 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 This past Thursday I took the DME out and overnight shipped it to Tuning Tech by Frank Smith for a engine and SMG flash.UPS lost the DME for 24 hours then it suddenly appear on my tracking info scheduled for delivery Monday at 8:30AM. Pissed off to say the least. Hopefully it can be shipped back to me before the 4th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael1972 Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 This past Thursday I took the DME out and overnight shipped it to Tuning Tech by Frank Smith for a engine and SMG flash.UPS lost the DME for 24 hours then it suddenly appear on my tracking info scheduled for delivery Monday at 8:30AM. Pissed off to say the least. Hopefully it can be shipped back to me before the 4th.You gotta love that UPS. They lost my two rear Varrstoen wheels back when I had my e39. Took a month before they closed the case and called them offically lost so the vendor could get a claim and would ship me out two new ones. Talk about BS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted July 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Started to swap out my broken window switches but only got half of it done due to me not checking what parts I ordered. Driver side was the correct part and the passenger was for a convertible. Ultimate DRIVING Machine. Yes. The driver is the only one that needs a new window switch. In other news... the freshly tuned DME + SMG upgrade will/should be arriving tomorrow via USPS. Then I can really stretch the legs of the one new window switch. #rollininmy3.2withthewindowdownsomyhaircanblow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted July 3, 2014 Report Share Posted July 3, 2014 Passenger comfort is highly over rated! Unless your dog is the passenger then it is definitely important to have a working window for their comfort. #iwishicouldcomeupwithacleverhashtagbutiwasatastripclublastnightandhungoveratwork #swagbitch m42b32, B C, YoungCR and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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