What did you do to your M3/M4 today?

VonB · 05-04-2021, 01:56 PM

Went for a long drive to hurry on the break in process

BrooklynGreyM3 · 05-06-2021, 07:24 AM

I have to drive on the Autobahn on my way home so I was able to push the car. I got it up to 250kmh/155mph right after I did the break-in service. Next stop is the Nürburgring. Only in Germany....

dialogical · 05-06-2021, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Pantagathus

Finally got around to installing a clutch stop today after ~1,200 miles. Total game changer. Really improves how the shifts feel, plus allows me to get a slightly more comfortable driving position. Wish I'd done it earlier

I'm sure this has been asked a million times, but how easy would it be for someone who doesn't wrench to install?

bri1042 · 05-06-2021, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by dialogical

I'm sure this has been asked a million times, but how easy would it be for someone who doesn't wrench to install?

It's very easy. The only difficulty is the angle your arm is required to be at. However, I attempted to get it back OUT for my break-in service and couldn't get it. I'm guessing there's something of a trick to it (and I understand that they don't survive being removed). It didn't get mentioned during the service.

frankiebones · 05-06-2021, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Pantagathus

Finally got around to installing a clutch stop today after ~1,200 miles. Total game changer. Really improves how the shifts feel, plus allows me to get a slightly more comfortable driving position. Wish I'd done it earlier

Which clutch stop did you go with? BMS? You use all the rings it came with to prop it up as much as possible?

chris3g · 05-06-2021, 10:00 AM

i dont see any way that clutch stop is coming out without tearing it. Regardless, nobody is going to care or likely even notice that it is there. I certainly don't plan on removing mine for service.

Pantagathus · 05-06-2021, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by frankiebones

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Originally Posted by Pantagathus

Finally got around to installing a clutch stop today after ~1,200 miles. Total game changer. Really improves how the shifts feel, plus allows me to get a slightly more comfortable driving position. Wish I'd done it earlier

Which clutch stop did you go with? BMS? You use all the rings it came with to prop it up as much as possible?

I went with BMS. Dropped one ring to start, but thinking about adding it back in

Pantagathus · 05-06-2021, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dialogical

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Originally Posted by Pantagathus

Finally got around to installing a clutch stop today after ~1,200 miles. Total game changer. Really improves how the shifts feel, plus allows me to get a slightly more comfortable driving position. Wish I'd done it earlier

I'm sure this has been asked a million times, but how easy would it be for someone who doesn't wrench to install?

Super easy. You just have to lie at a slightly odd angle. Definitely improves the feel, well worth doing

Der_Wolf · 05-06-2021, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Twixx007

I have to drive on the Autobahn on my way home so I was able to push the car. I got it up to 250kmh/155mph right after I did the break-in service. Next stop is the Nürburgring. Only in Germany....

Nice! How long is the break in? 1,200 miles right? Have you noticed any difference in exhaust sound?

frankiebones · 05-06-2021, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Pantagathus

I went with BMS. Dropped one ring to start, but thinking about adding it back in

I like to add rings not drop lol. I have a new BMW clutch stop just waiting. I may buy a 2nd to get the rings.

bri1042 · 05-06-2021, 10:29 AM

The engagement point comes on nicely quick with the BMS stop with the default rings. It feels correct.

kingmonkeyjr · 05-07-2021, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Der_Wolf

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Originally Posted by Twixx007

I have to drive on the Autobahn on my way home so I was able to push the car. I got it up to 250kmh/155mph right after I did the break-in service. Next stop is the Nürburgring. Only in Germany....

Nice! How long is the break in? 1,200 miles right? Have you noticed any difference in exhaust sound?

I did my first service at 880 miles. I wasn't going to have time next week so decided to do it early. Service advisor said it's totally fine to do early. I didn't notice any difference in sound or power delivery. As some videos have pointed out break in service does not unlock anymore power.

lch6257 · 05-07-2021, 11:45 AM

Installed mirror tap and blendmount for Uniden R7 (after updating to the latest code that now has auto lockouts). It was not too hard an install thanks to the folks on bimmerpost identifying the correct leads to tap (I got a quote to do this install of $200 from a local electronics shop and that is a rip off for a 20 minute job). It's a little tight in there and I used a interior removal tool to remove the covers and they came off and went back on pretty easily, although one clip did break but did not cause any issue when putting it back together.

It should be noted if you do a mirror tap, even after you shutdown and lock your M3/M4 - G80/G82 the power for the detector will remain on for about 5 minutes before it shuts off unless you manually power it down, but it does turn off and hopefully doesn't drain the battery. The computer will let you know if there are any unusual battery drains, at least it does on my E93 M3 with the same tap and mount. If you are a little handy and want a clean install, I say go for it.

Negative is the left most brown on the big connect and 12V positive is the red/pink on the far right of the big connect if you are interested.

bri1042 · 05-07-2021, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kingmonkeyjr

I did my first service at 880 miles. I wasn't going to have time next week so decided to do it early. Service advisor said it's totally fine to do early. I didn't notice any difference in sound or power delivery. As some videos have pointed out break in service does not unlock anymore power.

Yep. It unlocked my right foot a good bit, though.

BrooklynGreyM3 · 05-07-2021, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Der_Wolf

Nice! How long is the break in? 1,200 miles right? Have you noticed any difference in exhaust sound?

Yeap, recommended break-in is at 1,200 miles or 1,600km. I got mine done right at 1,108. I noticed that I now have more power. It feels like it was "unlocked" from having 100% power. It definitely wants to really get up and go now when I hit the gas. The exhaust does sound a little better but it's not night and day difference.

CAS_M3 · 05-08-2021, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Twixx007

I have to drive on the Autobahn on my way home so I was able to push the car. I got it up to 250kmh/155mph right after I did the break-in service. Next stop is the Nürburgring. Only in Germany....

Spent 4 years up in Geilenkirchen and racked up 56 laps on the 'Ring in my E46 and later E92 M3s. Enjoy!

Bahamut · 05-08-2021, 04:57 PM

Got a complimentary touch-up car wash from my detailer after the ceramic coat. Gotta say. Love that booty:

barryc365 · 05-08-2021, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bahamut

Got a complimentary touch-up car wash from my detailer after the ceramic coat. Gotta say. Love that booty:

Much prefer the clean look of that M3 badge over the comp badge

Is that Dravit? Love the carbon!

Bahamut · 05-08-2021, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by barryc365

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Originally Posted by Bahamut

Got a complimentary touch-up car wash from my detailer after the ceramic coat. Gotta say. Love that booty:

Much prefer the clean look of that M3 badge over the comp badge

Is that Dravit? Love the carbon!

Yes it is! Such a dynamic color and get compliments on it quite a lot as well

barryc365 · 05-08-2021, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bahamut

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Originally Posted by barryc365

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Originally Posted by Bahamut

Got a complimentary touch-up car wash from my detailer after the ceramic coat. Gotta say. Love that booty:

Much prefer the clean look of that M3 badge over the comp badge

Is that Dravit? Love the carbon!

Yes it is! Such a dynamic color and get compliments on it quite a lot as well

Nice! Picking mine up in Dravit this week I hope

exmowner · 05-08-2021, 11:14 PM

Great colour the gold flake is the best part.

FITM3NT · 05-08-2021, 11:19 PM

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Detailed and added the painted reflectors

Waiting to run into your car in Waipio. 😉

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chris3g Major 1569 Rep 1,257 Posts Drives: 2023 M3 xdrive Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (4)	i dont see any way that clutch stop is coming out without tearing it. Regardless, nobody is going to care or likely even notice that it is there. I certainly don't plan on removing mine for service.
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lch6257 Private 111 Rep 67 Posts Drives: '12 E93 M3-DCT,'21 G80 M3-6MT Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Jupiter,Florida iTrader: (0)	Installed mirror tap and blendmount for Uniden R7 (after updating to the latest code that now has auto lockouts). It was not too hard an install thanks to the folks on bimmerpost identifying the correct leads to tap (I got a quote to do this install of $200 from a local electronics shop and that is a rip off for a 20 minute job). It's a little tight in there and I used a interior removal tool to remove the covers and they came off and went back on pretty easily, although one clip did break but did not cause any issue when putting it back together. It should be noted if you do a mirror tap, even after you shutdown and lock your M3/M4 - G80/G82 the power for the detector will remain on for about 5 minutes before it shuts off unless you manually power it down, but it does turn off and hopefully doesn't drain the battery. The computer will let you know if there are any unusual battery drains, at least it does on my E93 M3 with the same tap and mount. If you are a little handy and want a clean install, I say go for it. Negative is the left most brown on the big connect and 12V positive is the red/pink on the far right of the big connect if you are interested.
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