What did you do to your M3/M4 today?

nearwater4me · 01-18-2022, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bri1042

Finally decided to play with the LED lighting colors with Bimmercode. Cyan primary with Orange secondary ended up amusing me.

If you don't mind, could you elaborate on what this trick is?
Does it mean one could select 2 different colors?

bri1042 · 01-18-2022, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by nearwater4me

If you don't mind, could you elaborate on what this trick is?
Does it mean one could select 2 different colors?

You use the Bimmercode app and an OBD connector. The "easy" mode of the app lets you replace the colors in the "why is this here" Bronze color choice with a bundle of other color choices. The "expert" mode apparently lets you substitute hex code color choices, but I haven't gone there yet. There are already choices in the car for two colors "Orange and White, etc..." and it's basically the main LED strips for the primary color and then the floor lights for the second color.

RichardGM4 · 01-18-2022, 08:12 AM

I had some time on my hands in between work today, so decided to put a few miles on my car as it brings the RIS that little bit closer!

I did ca. 120 mile round trip just to take in a 14 mile stretch of well known twisties, which starts in Cheddar, Somerset (England).

I was lucky enough to get a pretty clean run, although the opportunity to overtake a couple of slow cars did present itself

https://www.adventurebikerider.com/c...ashwick-b3135/

freshxdough · 01-18-2022, 09:58 AM

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Finally put on the Autotechnik carbon fiber shark fin cover. Not a 100% flush fit given that it is attached via 3M tape but I think it looks pretty good.

BMW has an OEM Aramid weave shark fin. Although I'm not 100% if it's a shark fin cover or an actual shark fin. Problem with carbon fiber shark fin is that it will affect XM signal whereas Aramid will not. I'm still waiting to see what the actual part looks like as we can't get it in US yet.

So the Aramid cover doesn't affect your signal?

Still need to get more research but yes. That's primarily why it's not carbon. Another user said he got the carbon one and it affects his XM signal which validates this argument

nearwater4me · 01-18-2022, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bri1042

You use the Bimmercode app and an OBD connector. The "easy" mode of the app lets you replace the colors in the "why is this here" Bronze color choice with a bundle of other color choices. The "expert" mode apparently lets you substitute hex code color choices, but I haven't gone there yet. There are already choices in the car for two colors "Orange and White, etc..." and it's basically the main LED strips for the primary color and then the floor lights for the second color.

Ah, okay. Thanks for the explanation.
I don't recall seeing the 'dual' setup in the BC menus, but I wasn't looking hard for it because I thought it was primarily for letting you choose red for normal lighting which is reserved for door ajar.

Still waiting to see if the G chassis allows RR chimes. I loved it on my F87.

mzcp · 01-18-2022, 12:31 PM

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I recall you mentioning that before. Still interested in this option. Was hoping you'd have gotten one in and installed it before I would have to be a guinea pig.

You can take one for the team here

bgexpress · 01-18-2022, 12:48 PM

Ast springs installed

nearwater4me · 01-18-2022, 01:16 PM

Nice! Drop is near perfect.

G8ighty · 01-18-2022, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by nearwater4me

Nice! Drop is near perfect.

What would you change about it to make it perfect?

bri1042 · 01-18-2022, 02:53 PM

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What would you change about it to make it perfect?

A front-end lift system so that I could drop my car a bit and still get up my driveway?

nearwater4me · 01-18-2022, 03:30 PM

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What would you change about it to make it perfect?

Didn't mean that to sound as a negative comment, but it's just a tad low for my taste.
If I could raise both ends about 1/4 - 1/2", it'd be perfect for me.

G8ighty · 01-18-2022, 04:08 PM

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What would you change about it to make it perfect?

Didn't mean that to sound as a negative comment, but it's just a tad low for my taste.
If I could raise both ends about 1/4 - 1/2", it'd be perfect for me.

Didn't take it that way. I was wondering because I'm considering this AST or KW HAS and I can't imagine myself going any lower then this so I'm wondering why I'd get the HAS.

I expected you to say drop the rear .25"

I respect your opinion.. thanks.

FITM3NT · 01-18-2022, 05:48 PM

2nd nail in my tire at 3100 miles.

Vishal50028 · 01-18-2022, 06:24 PM

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Ast springs installed

Like how the blue calipers pop with the lights. Went with blue for the bg m4

M3AWD · 01-18-2022, 07:12 PM

Washed it:

WickedBMW · 01-18-2022, 07:12 PM

Failed to sell it.

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/rGN...1-bmw-m3?c=all

BMWRacer523 · 01-18-2022, 07:30 PM

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Failed to sell it.

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/rGN...1-bmw-m3?c=all

ah so that was you. I was following it to see what she would go for.

Ximian · 01-18-2022, 08:54 PM

It was 43F today. It’s a high of -2F tomorrow. Celebrated with a caipirinha.

estoque · 01-19-2022, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bri1042

You use the Bimmercode app and an OBD connector. The "easy" mode of the app lets you replace the colors in the "why is this here" Bronze color choice with a bundle of other color choices. The "expert" mode apparently lets you substitute hex code color choices, but I haven't gone there yet. There are already choices in the car for two colors "Orange and White, etc..." and it's basically the main LED strips for the primary color and then the floor lights for the second color.

Which obd connector do you use im looking to buy one

Soylent · 01-19-2022, 01:51 AM

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Failed to sell it.

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/rGN...1-bmw-m3?c=all

Someone asked if the Vanos was rebuilt on a brand new car? Jesus.

nearwater4me · 01-19-2022, 07:17 AM

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Someone asked if the Vanos was rebuilt on a brand new car? Jesus.

LOL, and whether he changed the rod bearing on it.

androidtopp · 01-19-2022, 07:36 AM

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Someone asked if the Vanos was rebuilt on a brand new car? Jesus.

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LOL, and whether he changed the rod bearing on it.

The rod bearing...maybe they're thinking of the bearing recall? But the VANOS thing is a hysterical question. Maybe not mentioned, owner swapped in an unmaintained S54, so it totally needs that rebuild.

For my part today I...pined for my M - I'm in Florida for the month (didn't drive it down, now regretting) and my baby is stuck in the cold cold garage back in Chicago.

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