wasnt m3 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Damn. I couldn't find anything when I looked last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Might not have made them then lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 That site has been around for awhile but it's really hard to find them unless you are looking for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted September 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 It took me quite a while to find that site for the stickers, its definitely not well advertised... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted September 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Replaced the torn intake boot with a non-asc boot and the matching IVC vacuum line. While I was in there I also replaced all of the idler/tensioner pulleys as the bearings were making quite a bit of noise. It sounds a lot better now! A note to people who care: I recently installed Continental brand accessory/ac belts and they seem almost too short (have to bottom out the tensioners to get them on) and are a HUGE pain to get on/off. Next time the belts have to come off I'll be replacing them with something else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted October 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 Picked up a new audio system for the M3 from andyhundley along with the e30 parts car: No idea what brand it is but it looks decent, I'm going to polish it up and install it this weekend. Replaced the cabin air filter today after work because even at full blast there was almost no air coming out of the vents, and what a pain that was... I was able to "cheat" it in on my old e36 but that trick wasn't gonna work this time, ended up pulling out the glovebox and everything else in the way and finally got it in. The old filter was absolutely disgusting... Also bought an UltraGauge and mounted it under the headlight switch, its been really interesting keeping an eye on all the things it can display. I highly recommend it as a dedicated OBD2 readout as it is very compact and easy to read at a glance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted October 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Installed the exhaust on Saturday, the bolts connecting the midsection to the rear section weren't horrible, only had to use the dremel on one of them which was better than I had expected. Started the car with no muffler on which was fun too, didn't get a video of that though. Once I got everything bolted up it sounds incredible, I've been driving everywhere with the windows open. I can barely hear it while cruising on the freeway which is nice for longer drives too andyhundley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyhundley Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Installed the exhaust on Saturday, the bolts connecting the midsection to the rear section weren't horrible, only had to use the dremel on one of them which was better than I had expected. Started the car with no muffler on which was fun too, didn't get a video of that though. Once I got everything bolted up it sounds incredible, I've been driving everywhere with the windows open. I can barely hear it while cruising on the freeway which is nice for longer drives too I am glad to hear you are happy with the exhaust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted October 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 I am glad to hear you are happy with the exhaust. I am for sure, thanks again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted October 8, 2015 Report Share Posted October 8, 2015 I hate doing those e36 cabin air filters! They are such a pain! I remember doing it for my first time and prior to it I did not have a sagging glove box door and I was so proud of that... after service I had a sagging glove box door and it was never right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted October 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2015 I hate doing those e36 cabin air filters! They are such a pain! I remember doing it for my first time and prior to it I did not have a sagging glove box door and I was so proud of that... after service I had a sagging glove box door and it was never right.Yeah I just made my sagless glove box sag, only after I had it all apart did I realize how the little tabs that stop the sag are shaped... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted October 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2015 Installed a spal fan (medium profile puller, 1600cfm) over the last few days. Wired it in with a relay, and properly sized fuses on both the power and switching circuits.Decided to mount a manual switch in the center console instead of running it off the temperature switch in the radiator. I have my ultragauge to read out coolant temps so I will know when I want/need the fan on or off. I am also planning to eventually repurpose my ASC switch to control the fan for added OEMness, should be a fun little project for the winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted October 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I was underneath the car today and noticed this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Ouch! Looks like it's time for H&R springs and some new struts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 That is definitely a sign that the car wants to be lowered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted October 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I've heard of the rear springs breaking pretty easily but not the fronts! Who knows how long it's been like that... I will be getting a set of springs and struts asap. Working on a deal on some lightly used Koni yellows and then I'll pick up some h&r sport or race springs, haven't decided which yet though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I have m3 springs if you really want to change them out in a pinch=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_love_cars Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 definitely the universe saying that this car needs to be lowered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted October 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I am answering the universe with a set of koni yellows (deal has been sealed) and some h&r sports. Want the h&r race's but I don't want to become a snowplow in the winter... And Earl, I'll let you know if I so, I think I should be ok for this week, if things get delayed or fall through I'll shoot you a PM Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted November 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Lowered it a few weeks ago, removed the horrible window tint this past weekend. It looks a million times better. Hopefully I can wash and wax it soon before it gets too cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 Pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 ^I second that motion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted November 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 I don't have any at the moment unfortunately, its been horribly dirty for a while. I'll get some soon though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted November 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Here is a picture from the tint removal process, I used a garment steamer to remove the tint and then followed it up with ammonia to get rid of the leftover glue. It worked pretty well but I hope I never have to do it again... Here is a potato quality shot of my car I took out the window at work today: And another picture once I got home that better shows the new ride height: Tonight I installed the winter wheels, they are 16x7.5 OZ wheels and they clear the m3 brakes perfectly and don't look as bad as I thought. I have the centercaps but I think it looks better without them, although I haven't seen them on the car yet. I also put in some black rubber floor mats (hexomats) I got from a guy on r3v, they fit perfectly and cover a lot more of the floor than the standard mats. The rear mats even extend pretty far beneath the seats which is nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 Looking good! That drop is just enough! It almost looks factory. Good floor mat's are highly underrated. One of the first purchases I made with my 335i was a set of weathertech floor mats for the front and rear. I would put the center caps in and if for no other reason just to keep salt away from the center nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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