Derek's E90: ///M3 Sedan Journal

[derbo]

I got an alignment today after doing all the Vince subframe goodies and asked for more toe in, in the rear. This car is constantly wanting to have a sliding party. Today in the rain was amazing. Only goes into party mode when I summon her to instead of a hard sneeze accidentally blipping the throttle to power slide. Haha

How much toe did you throw in?

[Rovert]

Just an extra tiny something from stock. I didn’t want my tires to die a ton more faster. I’m at 0.19° toe in on both rear tires. The front is a tiny something less than stock. So I’ll see how that is in the dry to help counteract that heavy iron block.

[derbo]

I guess my brother was bored and he decided to play around with white plasti dip. I can't say I like it 100% but it is far cheaper than buying a euro bumper. The lack of Amber from further away does look better.










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[cakM3]

Derek, I think your M3 looks much better with painted corner reflectors


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[derbo]

Derek, I think your M3 looks much better with painted corner reflectors


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Thanks man!
It would look even better shaved or with a euro bumper!

Can't wait till Christmas time where I get to drive it while I'm off. :D

[derbo]

#Minor Update
I didn't like the plastidip white reflectors because they didn't match the alpine white bumper. Luckily it was plastidip so I just peeled them right off.

##Sucker for OE Stuff
Thank Dustin for swapping the Blue E46 euro triangle for the Red thinner E9x-Fxx newer Euro Triangle! The e90 clamps were designed for the thinner one not the thicker one of the E46. Dustin had E46 euro clamps so it worked out!



##Rod Bearings
Rod bearings are so interesting on the S65 motor. It isn't known how big of a problem it is, or if it is just the forums fanning the fire. It is a problem but it's hard to say if it is 2% or like huge probelm like the forum thinks it is. However, the inevitable Schrodinger's cat scenario has caused enough stress for me. I've schedule an appointment to get the rod bearings and engine mounts replaced at Performance Technic next week.

I'll probably post another update soon after all of it is done!

[Rovert]

Just get a Blackstone oil analysis.

[Vas]

Man you are lucky to have a shop like Performance Technic out there.

[slater]

Man you are lucky to have a shop like Performance Technic out there.

indeed... they do good work:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2009-bmw-1-series-3/


also...

[dkmcclelland]

You’re welcome Derek! Blue triangle fits much better and is true OEM for E46. Glad the red one worked out for you.