What did you do to your M3/M4 today?

BGM-M3COMP · 12-23-2021, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Cane

Depends on how busy the shop is. Last time I had it done, I was in and out in less than 90 minutes. They'll typically do it faster if you wait, rather than take a loaner.

I don't want a loaner. Because if i ask for a loaner, that might encourage them to take their time. There's a lot of "kids" that work at that service dept from what i hear. And i know they see these cars all day everyday but the less time they have the car in their hands the less that can go wrong. I don't want to make a thread about, "so i took my car to get the break in oil change and this is what happened......." lol

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Originally Posted by Vic55

On my PB G80 it was circa 2 hours... I waited and drank beer.

Some dealers wont have the right crew on Saturday but its all about location.

Oh I drove the shit out of both my G80's from day one... but warmed up the oil first and went up and down the the rpm range with no lugging or fixed speeds (for the most part). Broke it in like a motorcycle stretch those seals.

I exceeded the 5500rpm limit a couple of times already. By mistake. I can't time the gearing just right yet as my C7Z has extremely long gears and it's easier for me to remember what RPM i would be at whatever MPH at whatever gear.

This car is a lease so frankly i don't care what happens to this car at 40-50k+ because i won't have it at that mileage. But i just don't want issues during my 3 year stint with it. So i do want to abide by the "rules" so to speak.

However i will beat the ever living piss out of this car though. Make sure I BREAK IT IN properly. You know....for the next owner

forza1976 · 12-23-2021, 01:42 PM

Installed Kies wheel studs!

NKGK20 · 12-23-2021, 02:17 PM

Lowered on KW HAS 15MM all around and tinted her!

Remington · 12-23-2021, 04:57 PM

Installed AST springs and Macht Schnell spacers (12/15).....pictures coming

Daily_drivX5M · 12-23-2021, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by M3EEE

I was hesitant to do this but did anyways. XM is a little spotty in some areas but not too noticeable GPS still working as expected and I couldn't help myself.

Does this replace the original shark fin cover or just mount over it? Also what brand. Thank you.

Just a cover with 3m adhesive. Noticing the XM signal is more vulnerable to drop under bridges and areas with lots of trees. I listen to XM especially during Christmas holidays with my so and am considering removing it if it becomes anymore of a nuisance. Still love the look and gps has not had any issues to date. Keeping it on for now. I will give updates on my experience with it as time goes. Hope that helps!

Daily_drivX5M · 12-23-2021, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by NKGK20

Lowered on KW HAS 15MM all around and tinted her!

Looking awesome! How much is the drop and any consideration of camber kit?

Limegrntaln · 12-23-2021, 06:47 PM

I like the way the carbon stands out, against Dravit Gray. Installed these, today.

luckylingy · 12-23-2021, 08:24 PM

Drove in heavy snow for the first time (from town to home, ~15 miles). Temps a few degrees below freezing, so it was slipperier than usual. Tires/car took conditions in stride.

luckylingy · 12-23-2021, 08:52 PM

... then, because I don't have to go anywhere for a few days, I washed it.

luckylingy · 12-23-2021, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

I like the way the carbon stands out, against Dravit Gray. Installed these, today.

Really like the look of carbon against Dravit Grey -- just the right amount of accent, if you aim to keep things subtle!

freshxdough · 12-23-2021, 10:39 PM

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I was hesitant to do this but did anyways. XM is a little spotty in some areas but not too noticeable GPS still working as expected and I couldn't help myself.

Does this replace the original shark fin cover or just mount over it? Also what brand. Thank you.

Unless OP has something entirely different but the one I have is from Autoteknic and is just a cover held on by 3M tape.

https://autotecknic.com/collections/...a-cover-g80-m3

Gotcha. I have seen that one before just wondering how it's installed. BMW has one on the M Performance tab in ETK right now. It's listed as Aramid and not carbon fiber but it looks like carbon. Kind of hard to know for sure what it is since I don't think it's released for USA yet. Also I don't think BMW would make a carbon shark fin cover knowing it will affect XM radio signal.

First photo is a carbon cover on an i4 and the 2nd photo is it on an M4 from BMW M. Both OEM parts I assume as both from BMW publications just that the parts are too new at this point.

I'd definitely be interest in a full OEM version versus a cover.

If you want to try you can order PN 65205A59AB7. It's aramid which is still a weave like carbon but it is considered "electromagnetically permeable". Which is probably why it won't affect XM or other signals. That is the part number for the one in the top photo I showed.

The Ching · 12-24-2021, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by m20e3087

Similar to M2/M2C forum, lets establish similar theme.

My M3C is waiting on a boat to cross Atlantic.

However, ordered few items for her today.

Uniden R7, Blend mount with mirror tap, and all weather floor mats!

What have you done with your M3/M4 today?

Finally got my radar detector hardwired👍🏼

NKGK20 · 12-24-2021, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by M3EEE

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Originally Posted by NKGK20

Lowered on KW HAS 15MM all around and tinted her!

Looking awesome! How much is the drop and any consideration of camber kit?

r33_RGSport

Recommend hitting Ben up, he set it up for me so I have no idea.

Remington · 12-24-2021, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Remington

Installed AST springs and Macht Schnell spacers (12/15).....pictures coming

Pictures taken on the George Washington Parkway a couple of miles north of the entrance to the Mount Vernon Estate......

luckylingy · 12-24-2021, 05:12 PM

Took my usual morning walk out by the lighthouse ..

mzcp · 12-24-2021, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by slipp3ryching

Finally got my radar detector hardwired👍🏼

Almost twins

Limegrntaln · 12-24-2021, 06:56 PM

Try the launch control, they said. It'll be fun, they said.

Went into the M2 presets and made a few changes, now the car will do launch control just by hitting the M2 button and flooring the throttle with the brake depressed.

Result: You're not ready for how violent this car launches. I told myself, self, it can't be much better than brake boosting is, because that's essentially what you're doing. Bullshit. I let this fakkn rip, and holy shit, xDrive. All 4 tires broke loose, and this thing turned into a missile. So, so violent. Easily the hardest launch I've ever partaken it.

The Ching · 12-24-2021, 07:13 PM

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Finally got my radar detector hardwired👍🏼

Almost twins

Lol nice, what's attached on the side of your detector?

mzcp · 12-24-2021, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by slipp3ryching

Lol nice, what's attached on the side of your detector?

Blackvue DR900X Dashcam

EvenKeel · 12-24-2021, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JTO24

Yesterday: Got it tinted

35% Xpel XR Black on everything except the windshield
Today: quick lunchtime wash
[img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...7d844323_b.jpg[/img]
[img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...c41237aa_b.jpg[/img]

Is that Skyscraper? It looks so clean and classy.

WickedBMW · 12-25-2021, 03:35 AM

Upgraded my software

j23 · 12-25-2021, 12:12 PM

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Installed 12mm spacers f/r. Future Classic and IND = the best you can get. I love when quality is paramount. Packaging, anti-seize, hub bolts, torque specs, etc. More money, yes, but worth it.

Looks tits. Mind sharing which black this is and your suspension details?

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