[tcphoto]

It would be tempting if it was a manual…

[Mosaud1998]

Originally Posted by tcphoto

It would be tempting if it was a manual…

I've looked at a few manuals. But uh I don't know how to drive manual. I'm gonna start learning at work. Probably use one of the mustangs

That M3 is one of the cleaner ones I've seen on craigslist.

[fazm]

Originally Posted by tcphoto

#fazm, are the ear plugs for the gun range or for muting the wife and kids?

The range

Well, and sometimes customers have operations that need them.

[Cpet]

Drove it. Been in storage for 2 months, and will be for another 2. Started right up and ran perfectly.

[Soden82]

Just threw on a Turner Valved catback. Install was straight forward, everything fit perfect. Quality was great. Sound isn't quite as good as my old 3.5" ATM exhaust but it doesn't drone anymore and at least I can control the sound.

Guess I'm getting old.

[fastboatster]

Oil and spark plug change. Also installed a new timing chain tensioner pretty much as a preventative measure.

[alfazrus]

Time for a donut @ 116K

[Gregrobin]

Jacked her up, jack stands on the rear, removed rear wheels, cleaned and polished the insides of the rims, cleaned calipers in prep for paining.

Question: Inside the driver rim was black black black with brake dust. Not so much on the passenger side. Anyone know what the difference would be so extreme?

[Cpet]

Originally Posted by Gregrobin

Question: Inside the driver rim was black black black with brake dust. Not so much on the passenger side. Anyone know what the difference would be so extreme?

I'm also curious about this. My driver side front wheel tends to get dustier than the passenger front. The brakes and rotors only have 5k on them. On my parents' g30, its the opposite - the passenger side gets dirtier.

[lordbmw]

I replaced a broken front headlight bulb.

What a f*cking pain that was !!

I had to totally remove the wheels and peel back the fender liner to access the light cover.

OMFG, why didn't they design it so that it could be replaced with the hood open like most sensible cars.

[E92_William]

Originally Posted by lordbmw

I replaced a broken front headlight bulb.

What a f*cking pain that was !!

I had to totally remove the wheels and peel back the fender liner to access the light cover.

OMFG, why didn't they design it so that it could be replaced with the hood open like most sensible cars.

You'd be surprised how many modern cars are like this. At least it's not like some new Corollas where you can't replace the light at all.

[Hoody007]

Originally Posted by lordbmw

I replaced a broken front headlight bulb.

What a f*cking pain that was !!

I had to totally remove the wheels and peel back the fender liner to access the light cover.

OMFG, why didn't they design it so that it could be replaced with the hood open like most sensible cars.

It’s really annoying, especially when one considers that even on an LCI E46 coupe with adaptive xenons (i.e my old car) the xenon bulb was easily accessible from the engine bay. Thankfully it’s really easy to remove the bumper...

[lordbmw]

Originally Posted by Hoody007

It’s really annoying, especially when one considers that even on an LCI E46 coupe with adaptive xenons (i.e my old car) the xenon bulb was easily accessible from the engine bay. Thankfully it’s really easy to remove the bumper...

If I had to pay somebody to do this, I'm sure it would be $300 at least.

[bimmeryder01]

Took the car cover off, wash and wax then start it.

[jwalther]

Originally Posted by jwalther

Got my quote from Allstate today. They call for "repair" of the bumper rather than replacement . My body guy says they're actually pretty good to work with once it's in the shop and he can explain repair is not possible.

Repair completed today. Allstate came through and paid for OEM replacement parts.



This one parked at the shop waiting for repairs.

[PhaseP]

Originally Posted by lordbmw

I replaced a broken front headlight bulb.

What a f*cking pain that was !!

I had to totally remove the wheels and peel back the fender liner to access the light cover.

OMFG, why didn't they design it so that it could be replaced with the hood open like most sensible cars.

There is a small door, similar to the oil drain access small door at the belly pan under the car, on the fender liner that you can remove and access the headlight bulbs from inside without removing anything else. I replaced headlight bulbs multiple times from there. It's kind of awkward but they thought about it. I have halogen headlights.

[S65Hunter]

Nothing like fixing your BMW with parts from Bass Pro Shop!


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[Welcome to NBA Jam]

Originally Posted by alfazrus

Time for a donut @ 116K

Well that's terrifying. How did you know you needed a new one without looking at it? Or did you see it first?

[Rivers]

Found a split armrest for dirt cheap, dyed to match the rest of the interior.



1st coat


3rd coat


6th final coat


Just need dry out overnight then apply conditioner to smooth all out

[Mister_R]

Originally Posted by Rivers

Found a split armrest for dirt cheap, dyed to match the rest of the interior.

Just need dry out overnight then apply conditioner to smooth all out

This arm rest is a very underrated mod/addition makes it so much more comfy for the shift arm I must say and took me forever to find one in Saddle Braun. Good work.

[Rivers]

Originally Posted by Mister_R

This arm rest is a very underrated mod/addition makes it so much more comfy for the shift arm I must say and took me forever to find one in Saddle Braun. Good work.

Nice. It's the one mod I should have done a long time ago, but I never found it the color I was looking for and just forgot about it till I saw it on FB marketplace for dirt cheap and had to snatch it up.

[lordbmw]

Originally Posted by PhaseP

There is a small door, similar to the oil drain access small door at the belly pan under the car, on the fender liner that you can remove and access the headlight bulbs from inside without removing anything else. I replaced headlight bulbs multiple times from there. It's kind of awkward but they thought about it. I have halogen headlights.

No, there is no access panel on my car. May be your car but not mine.