Charlie's ///M Project Thread

[cakM3]

I found this on M3 Forum and decided this is what I want to install when the time comes to replace coilovers in my ///M...

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[BMWCurves]

Mmmm Ohlins

[BADCLOWN]

how much does that run.................gotta be close to $3k I would think if not over.

[cakM3]

how much does that run.................gotta be close to $3k I would think if not over.

yep....;) My ///M is worth it :)

[johnrando]

Yup

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[WOLFN8TR]

The Ohlins Coilovers are so sweet!!

[ELCID86]

Is that real gold?? ;-)


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - anonymous

[cakM3]

Is that real gold?? ;-)

Probably gold in color only Shawn. Not real gold. Gold is way too soft to be used in any mechanical application (suspension components in this case)....

[Sockethead]

I think Shawn was making a joke...:biggrin

[ELCID86]

I think Shawn was making a joke...:biggrin

Trying to... ;-)


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - anonymous

[WOLFN8TR]

That's why they cost so much! 24KT Gold...[emoji383]

[cakM3]

Trying to... ;-)

ahhhhh! Okay :) My sleep schedule is still all messed up from my sub ride... I'm still readjusting back to "normal sleep schedules"...

[ELCID86]

ahhhhh! Okay :) My sleep schedule is still all messed up from my sub ride... I'm still readjusting back to "normal sleep schedules"...

I figured that might be it! Catch up this weekend. Happy Easter.

[cakM3]

Hooked this up to my M3 this afternoon
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A battery charger hookup
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[Sockethead]

Neat! I just use alligator clips to the posts under the hood but that looks easier/better

[cakM3]

Neat! I just use alligator clips to the posts under the hood but that looks easier/better

I got the idea from Gary. He has this setup on his ///M. This way it is direct to the battery terminal and clean. I don't have to move my subwoofer around or take anything out of the way to access the battery.

[johnrando]

Cool. Gary has a ton of great ideas.

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[WOLFN8TR]

Thanks [emoji106]

Charlie you need to install one of the LED Volt Meters. I can now see when the battery is fully charged. [emoji41]

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[cakM3]

Thanks [emoji106]

Charlie you need to install one of the LED Volt Meters. I can now see when the battery is fully charged. [emoji41]

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That's the plan Gary but I will add a switch so I can turn off the LED when not in use...

[WOLFN8TR]

Good idea beings you store you're M3.

[Sockethead]

Daddy's car LOL

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[cakM3]

Daddy's car LOL

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ha!!! I love it!!! :biggrin

[cakM3]

Looks like I will be tackling this job over the weekend... the electrical part was very easy so now I will be looking at how to get the mounting part perfect so the lights will be level and secure... should be a fun weekend :)

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[Johnmadd]

Can't wait to see the finished product.

[Sockethead]

Are those the X5 LEDs?

[cakM3]

Are those the X5 LEDs?

Affirmative sir....

[BADCLOWN]

In for the write up/reviews

[cakM3]

In for the write up/reviews

No problem Jacob :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Since today was a half-way decent day I took the time to change out my HID fogs on the M3 for the new X5 LED fogs I recently got.

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The first thing I needed to do was mod the mounting bracket. On the outboard side on both fog lights I had to straighten out the 90 degree bend and make it straight... but before I could do that I had to remove the height adjusting screw in the back...
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the tabs on the screw are cheap plastic so I took my time taking this screw off...
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Then there are two small phillips retaining screws that screw the bracket onto the fog light housing....take them off too then you can remove the bracket...

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You can see in the picture above I had already straightened out the outboard side of this bracket... (left side in the pic)

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Then I had to fabricate a tip (temporary - will have a final solution soon) so that the fog light could be secured where a tab usually would go into the bumper... not too hard to make...
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Got the passenger's side swapped out first... here's a first look at LED fogs on my M3
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Connected the driver's side and will be repeating the process I used to do the passenger's side to mount the driver's side fogs...
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Finally finished mounting these LED fogs and I love how clean they look but I will add they need adjusting and the OE trim piece do not fit perfectly on them as the surface of the X5 Fogs are curved. I will have to trim the trim pieces so that they will fit better.
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I still have to aim these fog lights since they have height adjustment screws on them... so I will be working on these until they are perfectly mounted.... including the trim pieces... so far they change the look of the car and provide a much cleaner appearance :thumbsup I like them! :)

Here's another look at the LED fogs...
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They are clean and bright! You can see in the picture above that the inner mount lines up perfectly so you can secure the fog light with the 8mm screw (shown inside the red circle).


Best part is that my LCM no longer flickers the high beam indication on my instrument cluster whenever I turn on these LED fogs. :thumbsup


EDIT: Funny thing about these LED fog lights...

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It says above that these fog lights are not compatible with E46 BMWs however I never plugged in details for my M3 (pictured above) for compatibility when I purchased these lights.

They do work and I have not had any issues running with them. The reason they say these lights are not compatible is because you will have to modify the outer mounting bracket in order to get these lights to mount.

These LED fog lights use 20 watts whereas the factory 9006 fog light bulbs use 30 watts so using these LED fog lights won't harm the electrical wiring of the E46.

[Johnmadd]

Very nice job, they look awesome :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Very nice job, they look awesome :thumbsup

Thanks John! I was amazed by how easy this was to retrofit since the fog enclosures are already there.... I would say the hardest part will be to shave the trim piece so that they will fit against the fog lights... this will be work in progress but the good thing is that the weather will be getting warmer and it will be much easier to work on the car then :)


Here is the link to the kit I purchased on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/381192430914?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/381192430914?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

$161.49 with free shipping

[WOLFN8TR]

Awesomeness!! [emoji106][emoji106]

[cakM3]

Awesomeness!! [emoji106][emoji106]

Gary, if you get these I'm sure you will have a much better mounting solution than what I came up with! Waiting for you to get yours so I can see how you do yours :drevil

[330i ZHP]

Fantastic posts

[Ssparrow]

Those look good!


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[cakM3]

Fantastic posts

Thanks Stuart!


Those look good!

Thanks Shawn!

[cakM3]

Took a few pics now that the clouds are coming in and outside lighting is not as strong...

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These fog lights are bright at pretty much any angle. The beam pattern is much wider than what the HIDs were :thumbsup I'm gonna love having these!

[BMWCurves]

That looks great, Charlie! Great work as always! :thumbsup

Makes me dislike my stock fluted glass even more...

[cakM3]

That looks great, Charlie! Great work as always! :thumbsup
Thanks!!! Appreciate your feedback! :)



Makes me dislike my stock fluted glass even more...

I don't blame you William! I posted the link to the fog lights I purchased... in fact, next payday I plan to purchase another set just for my ZHP :drevil

The light output from these are amazing and they are plug and play! No more high beam indicator flashing on my instrument cluster with these installed when I turn on my fog lights :thumbsup

[BMWCurves]

Thanks!!! Appreciate your feedback! :)

I don't blame you William! I posted the link to the fog lights I purchased... in fact, next payday I plan to purchase another set just for my ZHP :drevil

The light output from these are amazing and they are plug and play! No more high beam indicator flashing on my instrument cluster with these installed when I turn on my fog lights :thumbsup

That makes this even more enticing.

*copies and pastes link to wish list of items to do*

[cakM3]

Took the M3 out to see just how bright my new LED fog lights are. Only my angel eyes and fog lights were on...

These were taken using my iPhone
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Car backed in the garage and a few pictures I took as I walked out towards the street
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Seems the further out I went, the fog lights seemed to become brighter
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Here's a closeup
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These are brighter than my HIDs...I'm seeing spots from them as I'm updating my post...



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[Johnmadd]

Wow!

[cakM3]

Wow!

John, here are a few pics I took using my Nikon this evening...

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There is some noise in the pic above but I'm using an older Nikon tonight...

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I am blown away by how well these LED fog lights light up the road ahead of me...headlights are turned off in the next two pictures below...
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Headlights are turned on here...
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Had to get a pic of my instrument cluster all lit up...;)
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[Johnmadd]

Charlie, I need this in my life !

[cakM3]

Charlie, I need this in my life !

Thanks :)

[rguti153]

Damn those things need to be aim .... they pointing so high batman is going to show up

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[cakM3]

Damn those things need to be aim .... they pointing so high batman is going to show up

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Yeah I know...thanks! I will take care of that tomorrow.

[rguti153]

Yeah I know...thanks! I will take care of that tomorrow.
They do look great might be ordering some soon !!!! [emoji106] [emoji106] [emoji106] [emoji106]

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[Sockethead]

Looks like they color match the xenons perfectly...

[fw_fw]

Hmm....and these are a direct fit for my X1.......and here I thought all my BMW mod funds were going to the ZHP!

[WOLFN8TR]

Holy Bright Fog Lights Batman!! :eyetwitch :drool :headbang :thumbup :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Holy Bright Fog Lights Batman!! :eyetwitch :drool :headbang :thumbup :thumbsup

Your turn my friend.... :drevil

[BADCLOWN]

I like the outcome. I need to pick a set of these up after my big spring install.

[cakM3]

I like the outcome. I need to pick a set of these up after my big spring install.

Jacob, I was pleasantly impressed by the results. These fogs are really bright! :thumbsup Now to tweek the lights and get them aimed properly after changing out wheel sets.... getting my ARC-8s back on today :)

[WOLFN8TR]

Your turn my friend.... :drevil

After Vanos and Valve job.

[danewilson77]

Well done Chuck.

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[cakM3]

Well done Chuck.

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Thanks boss! I just have to get them properly height adjusted which will be done today. :) These lights are awesome! :thumbsup

[derbo]

is it me or is it shooting pretty high up on the brickwall on the side there?

[cakM3]

is it me or is it shooting pretty high up on the brickwall on the side there?

Yes currently my fog lights are aimed too high Derek. I will be readjusting the them so they are aimed properly. Yesterday was all about getting them mounted so I can see how they look. The next few days will be spent tweeking the setup so it is properly aligned.

[cakM3]

Today was a very good M3 day for me...started of the day by driving my M3 to work. I then gave my M3 a much needed car wash then drove it home and changed wheel sets from this...
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to this...
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Tomorrow I will change out engine/tranny/diff oils and have a 4-wheel alignment performed. I also installed brand new M3 floor mats ;) My M3 is ready for summer :drevil

The M3 is having an awesome week!


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[Johnmadd]

:werd

[WOLFN8TR]

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[Karl Lazlo]

The M3 is having an awesome week!

And you get to cap off this week with a lunch with BP, The Beast (tm) and me!

[cakM3]

And you get to cap off this week with a lunch with BP, The Beast (tm) and me!

:thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

:drool

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[cakM3]

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Got this for my loaner today ;)
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[Sockethead]

Turbo 4 with the 8 speed auto?

[cakM3]

Turbo 4 with the 8 speed auto?

Wouldn't that be nice Rob!

[09mageec]

Charlie, since Warwick cant provide a loaner for the week long, sub frame job.....hows about you let me rock the M/// for a week???

;););););););););););)

[WOLFN8TR]

Creeper at 10 o'clock!

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[Sockethead]

Wouldn't that be nice Rob!

That's what should be in it

[cakM3]

Charlie, since Warwick cant provide a loaner for the week long, sub frame job.....hows about you let me rock the M/// for a week???

;););););););););););)

I think you and everyone else know the answer to this question.... do you really need me to respond to this?!?! :p

[az3579]

Charlie, since Warwick cant provide a loaner for the week long, sub frame job.....hows about you let me rock the M/// for a week???

;););););););););););)


I think you and everyone else know the answer to this question.... do you really need me to respond to this?!?! :p

You don't need to answer, because he already knows. lol

[cakM3]

You don't need to answer, because he already knows. lol

I know he already knows.... I couldn't resist posting...

[09mageec]

I just wanna little touchy

[Sockethead]

Creeper at 10 o'clock!

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he's thinkin' "ooohhh I hope I get to "park" that M"

[WOLFN8TR]

he's thinkin' "ooohhh I hope I get to "park" that M"

LoL...Like this!






http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1h4Vl6oTyA

[WOLFN8TR]

It's funny if I didn't know this was Charlies car I would assume it's a brand new car rolling out of the dealer! I mean look at that CF lip, not a scratch on that sucker!!! Mine looks like it was shot with a 12 gauge. Oh and a cement curb job to boot!!


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[cakM3]

It's funny if I didn't know this was Charlies car I would assume it's a brand new car rolling out of the dealer! I mean look at that CF lip, not a scratch on that sucker!!! Mine looks like it was shot with a 12 gauge. Oh and a cement curb job to boot!!


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Thanks Gary!! I will also be replacing my fuel filter today while the M3 is in the shop. At the end of the day the car will be ready for the upcoming summer season ;) :thumbsup

[WOLFN8TR]

Nice! Send me a video as well! :headbang

[cakM3]

Turns out the fuel filter is on order so I will have my loaner for another day....dealer is enticing me eith this 2-series convertible...

It's a fun car to drive!
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Looks nice sitting in my garage :drevil


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[cakM3]

Saw this when I checked on my baby this afternoon....
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The staredown between old and new...
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[UdubBadger]

Hahaha,

Chuck, car looks awesome.


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[cakM3]

Chuck, car looks awesome.

Thanks Seth! :thumbsup

[WOLFN8TR]

Nice photo!

[cakM3]

Nice photo!

[emoji1417][emoji41]

[cakM3]

I was waiting to take care of the bill and take custody of my M3 after getting everything caught up on maintenance... then I saw this so I had to grab a pic... man the car does look sharp!

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Seems someone else thinks so too ;) :thumbsup Several employees came up to me telling me my M3 looks better than some of their cars on the showroom floor. They did not need to tell me that but I did appreciate them :)

[fredo]

Your M3 looks amazing. Careful, there's a shopping cart close by !

[cakM3]

Yeah, I saw that too.... nothing to worry about though and thanks fredo! :thumbsup

[Johnmadd]

Great shot Charlie. Did you make sure to look for drool spots (or even worse) when you got it back? :drool ��

[cakM3]

Great shot Charlie. Did you make sure to look for drool spots (or even worse) when you got it back? :drool ��

Thanks! I did check out my alcantara steering wheel to make sure there were no spots... car seems fine but I'm sure I will find out when I start to detail her tonight ;)

[WOLFN8TR]

Several employees came up to me telling me my M3 looks better than some of their cars on the showroom floor. They did not need to tell me that but I did appreciate them :)

I was just thinking the same looking at that photo. All those new BMW's around and I would STILL pick your M3 over any new one.
(Don't get a BIG head...LoL)

[cakM3]

I was just thinking the same looking at that photo. All those new BMW's around and I would STILL pick your M3 over any new one.
(Don't get a BIG head...LoL)

Thanks Gary and I won't get a BIG head.... I would choose my M3, or for that matter, yours over any new BMW too.... ;)

[cakM3]

Did an oil change (engine/transmission/differential), changed out the fuel filter and had a 4-wheel alignment performed on my M3. Then took the car out for a nice run and she felt and sounded absolutely fantastic today!!


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[BADCLOWN]

Yup, I need to check my records to see if mines due for a trans and diff change.

What did the car go to dealer for?

[WOLFN8TR]

What did the car go to dealer for?

TLC...:wub

[cakM3]

What did the car go to dealer for?

I had the dealer change all fluids, change out the fuel filter and do my alignment.

Yes I can do the fluid change myself but it was easier just to have the dealer deal with the used oil rather than transporting that mess in my car...

[Sockethead]

Your car is definitely one to be proud of. All of that hard work pays off - not only in personal satisfaction but when you see all the attention it gets...

I agree with you on the fluid change... I got Kristen to get one of the guys at the Acura dealer to change all of mine before we left jersey... I just didn't feel like dealing with the mess

[cakM3]

Your car is definitely one to be proud of. All of that hard work pays off - not only in personal satisfaction but when you see all the attention it gets...

I agree with you on the fluid change... I got Kristen to get one of the guys at the Acura dealer to change all of mine before we left jersey... I just didn't feel like dealing with the mess

Thanks Rob! As you well know, it takes a lot of work to get any car to the level where anyone takes the time to look it over during the course of their working day... let alone to text pictures and then say other's are taking pictures of the car... it's been a very fun journey for me for sure ;) :thumbsup

Here are a few pics I took of my M3 today...

The pic below is when I met up with Ray and "C" at J. Timothy's Tavern for some awesome wings and food :)
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Then on my way home I stopped by at my friend's beach house in New London to catch up with them and have a very nice dinner :)
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You can see the deck above the car... my friends and I were sitting on the deck watching people drive by staring at my car and the beach house as they were driving by... Lots of police patrolling the roads today and some very nice rides going by... the weather and view was very nice today!
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[09mageec]

Sometimes when I go for a drive down Pequot Ave., your friend is outside, or up on his deck, and he breaks his neck watching me drive by. I know sometimes he's probably thinking, Charlie?

[cakM3]

Sometimes when I go for a drive down Pequot Ave., your friend is outside, or up on his deck, and he breaks his neck watching me drive by. I know sometimes he's probably thinking, Charlie?

Nice!!!!!!

[danewilson77]

///Mmmmmmm.....

S7 Edge, out

[WOLFN8TR]

:coolpic

[WOLFN8TR]

Here are a few pics I took using my Nikon this evening...

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1648/26310258906_80e5f25440_h.jpg


Headlights are turned on here...


https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1497/25733443443_e0479268fe_h.jpg



I'm really considering getting a set of these bad boys!!! Ijdmtoy has them for $159 and $10 off right now with FREE shipping!

http://store.ijdmtoy.com

[cakM3]

Get them Gary! You'll love them! That's why I'm getting another set this time for my ZHP :drevil

[Johnmadd]

Get them Gary! You'll love them! That's why I'm getting another set this time for my ZHP :drevil

Ifyou put "John " I may have done it, I am so tempted tho.

[cakM3]

If you put "John " I may have done it, I am so tempted tho.

Do it John! My second set arrives this Thursday. I will post more pics when I do the install on my ZHP over the following weekend :)

[WOLFN8TR]

Ordered [emoji106][emoji106]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160430/777b39d447d04a6f1b10db7562b3a294.jpg

[cakM3]

I changed out fog light trim for the Hamman fog light covers. I like this look much better :)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1635/26143303554_f89d107288_o.jpg

The noticeable gap I had using my OE fog light trim is much less noticeable using my Hamman fog light covers.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160501/9338c54a3433af116460ef1446dbd3dd.jpg
Inboard fitment is perfect

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160501/71d7556c54fab67fec44d48e8d0392f7.jpg
Outboard fitment shows the gap but is reduced.

These gaps are caused by the curvature of the X5 fog light lens. The E46 fog light lens in comparison is flat. I figure I can get some black hard foam-type material to form and fill in the gap :)


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[ELCID86]

Nice work. Most ppl would never notice it wasn't supposed to be like that.

[cakM3]

Nice work. Most ppl would never notice it wasn't supposed to be like that.

Thanks Shawn! Yeah, you're right... just the OCD bunch would most likely notice ;)

[cakM3]

I was playing around with my new Nikon D810 camera and took these pics of the M3... just thought I would post them here. All I can say is that this is an amazing camera...still can't believe the deal I got for this :drevil I can't thank Chris enough for this awesome hookup :thumbsup

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1496/26756654706_17ee1b3c66_o.jpg

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1471/26756654836_a6379653c1_o.jpg

Which pic do you guys/gals like?

Have to say those X5 LED fogs do look good in there ;)

[cakM3]

Just before turning in for the night I happen to see a picture of Trevor's M3 engine bay and notice a G.A.S. BMW 1.2 Bar Coolant Cap on his expansion tank. Seeing this led me to looking seeing if I could get one for my M3 and tonight I ended up ordering a black one for my M3. My ZHP already has a red G.A.S. 1.2 Bar Coolant Cap so it only made sense for my M3 to have one ;)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1469/26716682801_acb7a36457_z.jpg

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[rguti153]

u can't stay behind huh , lol I need one too. but every time I get on here I want to spend money

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[BMWCurves]

u can't stay behind huh , lol I need one too. but every time I get on here I want to spend money

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Reading through Charlie's project threads is a lesson in restraint for me because I would love to do a lot of the things he's done to his cars. They're all aesthetic or performance improvements that I think are excellently executed, but make my wallet cry tears of sadness and despair if I went down the road on some of them.

Good stuff as always, Charlie :thumbsup

[WOLFN8TR]

Ya Charlie just cost me $165 for LED fog lights and $43 for a 1.2 bar G.A.S cap!! [emoji849]

Oh and he got the last set of LED fogs for his ZHP apparently.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160503/fca290086a1e9636a24b1586c8735125.jpg

[hcbeck2689]

Reading through Charlie's project threads is a lesson in restraint for me because I would love to do a lot of the things he's done to his cars. They're all aesthetic or performance improvements that I think are excellently executed, but make my wallet cry tears of sadness and despair if I went down the road on some of them.

Good stuff as always, Charlie :thumbsup

So true, which is why I'll be trying to buy his ///m if he ever sells it.

[cakM3]

You guys flatter me, thank you! :thumbsup

we feed on each other! :biggrin

[hcbeck2689]

You guys flatter me, thank you! :thumbsup

we feed on each other! :biggrin

We all live vicariously through you

[cakM3]

So true, which is why I'll be trying to buy his ///m if he ever sells it.

You won't want to pay my price for my ///M ;)

Everything has a price my friend :) If anyone has to have my ///M then they must be willing to pay my price ;)

[cakM3]

Soon my M3 will have Rando's Stealth One installed...
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160503/d9951844b98f3fb42404788ec0e42085.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160503/60ac4e96d0224f4fff54c7ab56e258da.jpg

Posting these pictures so I have a reference to where the Stealth One connects into my car :) Going to happen soon...


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[cakM3]

Posting updates to my project thread....

Got the G.A.S. coolant cap for my M3 today. It is nice to add another enhancement to my car :)

This is the original coolant expansion tank cap
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7363/26745432562_065ac205de_o.jpg[/url]


My new G.A.S. coolant cap
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https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7389/26233669584_207d5de435_o.jpg

[WOLFN8TR]

Nice engine Bling!! Look what I just opened.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160505/b20debeb44b889cea898b8dcec0c1b9c.jpg

[cakM3]

Nice engine Bling!! Look what I just opened.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160505/b20debeb44b889cea898b8dcec0c1b9c.jpg

Great minds think alike!

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160506/510da203be5ad900e2503b0b98810677.jpg

[BMWCurves]

GAS cap definitely looks better than the stock one!

[Sockethead]

pretty much anything looks better than plain old black plastic ;)

[az3579]

pretty much anything looks better than plain old black plastic ;)

I'll take plain old black plastic over pink any day of the week. lol

[Sockethead]

Kristen would beg to differ, eh?

[cakM3]

Kristen would beg to differ, eh?

yes...

[rguti153]

I'll take new plastic though

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[johnrando]

Awesome Charlie, lead the way! :)

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[brettbimmer]

Hmm...so maybe there is a market for a carbon fiber cap...

[cakM3]

I paid off my M3 this evening! :roundel :happyspidey I freed myself of this car payment and now have another project in the making.... right now there is some frustration in making this project a reality and I'm hoping things will work themselves out within the next week :thumbsup If so then I will have another huge project on my hands.... it will be epic :drevil

[rguti153]

I paid off my M3 this evening! :roundel :happyspidey I freed myself of this car payment and now have another project in the making.... right now there is some frustration in making this project a reality and I'm hoping things will work themselves out within the next week :thumbsup If so then I will have another huge project on my hands.... it will be epic :drevil
very nice !!! [emoji106] [emoji106] [emoji106] [emoji106]

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[fredo]

Congrats, Charrie ! Can't wait for details about the new project.

[rguti153]

convertible m3 ?

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[cakM3]

very nice !!!

Thanks!


Congrats, Charrie ! Can't wait for details about the new project.

Thanks fredo! Working out all the details now... too soon to say what it is though. ;)


convertible m3 ?

no...

[rguti153]

Thanks!



Thanks fredo! Working out all the details now... too soon to say what it is though. ;)



no...
mmmm e30 m3 [emoji106] [emoji106] [emoji106] [emoji106]

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[hcbeck2689]

E30?


-Holden

[johnrando]

Congrats!

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[Karl Lazlo]

convertible m3 ?

I wish Charlie would stop being so cagey and come clean. He's selling his BMWs and buying a Camry.

[Johnmadd]

I wish Charlie would stop being so cagey and come clean. He's selling his BMWs and buying a Camry.

:rofl

[Karl Lazlo]

:rofl

Don't laugh, it's true.

I have an ex-gf (henceforth known as Crazy Eyes) who works at a local Toyota dealership. Charlie and i spoke about the "crossroads" of his life recently. He was bored with BMWs and I put him in touch with Crazy Eyes. One thing led to another... He paid off his M so the new buyer doesn't have to wait for a lien release and Charlie will be picking up his slightly used Camry next week.

If i have seen it once, I have seen it a thousand times... Mid-life crisis and BAM! Camry in the driveway.

[rguti153]

sure !! like that's going to happen a camry

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[Karl Lazlo]

sure !! like that's going to happen a camry

Confirmed. I just sent a text to Crazy Eyes. No car dealer/client privilege at all. She just sent me the VIN: 4T1BF1FK5GU54xxxx

Ruby Red 2016 Camry. Sexy.

[cakM3]

Confirmed. I just sent a text to Crazy Eyes. No car dealer/client privilege at all. She just sent me the VIN: 4T1BF1FK5GU54xxxx

Ruby Red 2016 Camry. Sexy.

Confirmed folks... I got $8k for my M3 as a trade-in for an eco-model of the Camry this week as soon as I paid off my M3. It was time for a change and that's why I talked to Ray about it the other weekend. Appreciate your candor and advice Ray! :thumbsup At least I no longer have to worry when my S54 will die due to VANOS issues... Also, having a car with full warranty is reassuring with the way kids drive their cars these days.... got tired of worrying about getting hit by stupid drivers...

anyway if you guys want to confirm here my VIN: 4T1BF1FK5GU543218

[FungShui]

Wait wait wait.... you traded in your E46 M3?

[cakM3]

Wait wait wait.... you traded in your E46 M3?

When I found out my M3 was only worth $8k...... yeah, I put in so much time and money into this car and it's only worth a freaking measly amount?! I said f*** it and sold the car. Got a brand new 2016 Camry for my new daily driver (which is worth much more than my old M3). Car has full factory warranty and all the bells and whistles these new cars come with these days... it was time for a change, sorry to disappoint anyone. Getting ready to unload my ZHP as well.... getting ready to start a brand new chapter...going "rice" this time around... Nissan GT-R perhaps??? There are possibilities folks...

[FungShui]

Wow I know dealerships low ball you for trade in value but for $8,000.... Well I guess they only see a "high mileage" vehicle.

In any case, good luck to you in your new chapter. :)

[rguti153]

lol

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[hcbeck2689]

I talked to crazy eyes today. She gave me first dibs on Charlie's m3. She's only charging me $8500 so she can make a small profit, but there are some other forms of "payments" I have to fulfill before she will sign over the title.
Charlie, can you change the name of this thread to "Holden's ///M Project Thread"?


-Holden

[FungShui]

That's a sweet deal given the amount of parts and care towards the M3. I'm glad it is staying in the family.

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[BADCLOWN]

So much bullshit going on lol

[cakM3]

Wow I know dealerships low ball you for trade in value but for $8,000.... Well I guess they only see a "high mileage" vehicle.

In any case, good luck to you in your new chapter. :)

Give me a few weeks to properly sort out my new car and I will put out a reveal/project thread on my new ride :thumbsup Right now I have other things keeping me busy.... helping a few BMW friends with their cars. This morning I feel like a freight train hit me so I'm taking it easy today...

[Whammy]

Selling both cars?? Wha??

What parts are you selling?? :D

[az3579]

New Camry looks sharp. Surprised I like it so much. I like the color you chose. :thumbsup

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[cakM3]

Selling both cars?? Wha??

What parts are you selling?? :D

Jeff, just sold a set of BBS CH wheels for the M3 this morning... still going thru my garage - got lots of "junk" that is worthless (seat shells and stuff) that need to "go away"....the Camry deserves a cleaned out garage rather than have stuff all around her...


New Camry looks sharp. Surprised I like it so much. I like the color you chose. :thumbsup

Thanks Botond! Yeah the Ruby Red does look sharp....it's what caught my eye.

[JupiterBMW]

We all know this whole thread is bullshit. Charlie still has the M. Stop people.


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[NoVAphotog]

Camry...don't you mean Prius? Pullin' a Mango...

[wsmeyer]

If this is all BS I will from now on refer to Charlie as Papaya

[rguti153]

We all know this whole thread is bullshit. Charlie still has the M. Stop people.


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agree

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[WOLFN8TR]

ME...

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160508/2190aa804d81b415c22683a3e6346466.jpg





CHARLIE...


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[Karl Lazlo]

Jeff, just sold a set of BBS CH wheels for the M3 this morning...

Yeah, you did! I am so glad that I put you and Crazy Eyes in touch. This is really working out for me.

"cakCamry" has a nice ring to it, Dane should change your userid here when you take delivery of Ruby.

[MtechJon]

For real, is that 8k plus the camry

[cakM3]

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7333/26292492904_c3b0ac056f.jpg

[Johnmadd]

So now its a subliminal tease? :rofl

[cakM3]

If this is all BS I will from now on refer to Charlie as Papaya

That's not nice...

[WOLFN8TR]

Ya know it is kinda sweet looking! :drool




http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160508/4ed875d2f5b5074903e7d03e7e2024bd.jpg

[cakM3]

Ya know it is kinda sweet looking! :drool




http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160508/4ed875d2f5b5074903e7d03e7e2024bd.jpg

a real sleeper this car is Gary! ;)

[WOLFN8TR]

Wish List:

1. Lower it
2. CF grille
3. Turbo

[Karl Lazlo]

Pic of that car just gave me wood.

[cakM3]

Pic of that car just gave me wood.

T... M... I...

[danewilson77]

Trolls be trolls.

S7 Edge, out

[Karl Lazlo]

Trolls be trolls.

I hope I wasn't identified as a troll. I am just acting upon the intelligence provided to me.

No matter, I got a sweet set of BBS CH out of the deal. Troll On!

[cakM3]

Trolls be trolls.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160509/cf0e35aa33bf5c18ac633313f5bf0f1d.jpg

[brettbimmer]

Wish List:

1. Lower it
2. CF grille
3. Turbo
Don't forget the TRD regalia...and more CF - yes, lots more CF. This is Charlie's new ride after all, and adding lightness will help with fwd cornering.

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[Karl Lazlo]

Don't forget the TRD regalia...and more CF - yes, lots more CF. This is Charlie's new ride after all, and adding lightness will help with wrong wheel drive cornering.

Fixed.

At least it will be good in the snow.

[cakM3]

I hope I wasn't identified as a troll. I am just acting upon the intelligence provided to me.

No matter, I got a sweet set of BBS CH out of the deal. Troll On!

I'm glad we came to a quick agreement this morning regarding the BBS CH wheels. Couldn't think of a better person to sell my wheels to :thumbsup

The BBS CH wheels that I have on my ZHP remain with my ZHP for those out there who are wondering. I "had" two sets of BBS CH wheels and decided this morning to sell the M3's set to Ray :thumbsup

[Karl Lazlo]

I'm glad we came to a quick agreement this morning regarding the BBS CH wheels. Couldn't think of a better person to sell my wheels to :thumbsup

In between RTABs and iced coffee. You caught me at a moment of weakness.

[cakM3]

In between RTABs and iced coffee. You caught me at a moment of weakness.

Sweet!!! I love it when I get you when you're weak ;)

[az3579]

Sweet!!! I love it when I get you when you're weak ;)
This comment and Ray's "wood" comment just gives me a bad feeling. [emoji14]

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[Karl Lazlo]

This comment and Ray's "wood" comment just gives me a bad feeling. [emoji14]

Prude.

[johnrando]

Omg this is so funny... Congrats on the Camry!

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[cakM3]

Omg this is so funny... Congrats on the Camry!

Yeah John....I thought so as well ;) Thanks!!! :thumbsup

[09mageec]

Charlie, If my gut feeling is correct, I know exactly where this thread is going in a few days hahaha....

[cakM3]

Charlie, If my gut feeling is correct, I know exactly where this thread is going in a few days hahaha....

This thread will remain primarily focused on my M3, hence "Charlie's ///M Project Thread" :) I might make reference to what you're hinting about in a brand new thread....hint - hint... ;) The future for my ///M is strong... I have a very good feeling that the ///M will eventually become my "beater car" replacing my ZHP in those duties... the ZHP will eventually leave my garage and become my daughter's first BMW... she will get a fully optioned, sorted out ZHP by the time she graduates from college...

[Sockethead]

Ahh now we're getting somewhere....

[hcbeck2689]

So what wheels are on the m3 right now?


-Holden

[cakM3]

Ahh now we're getting somewhere....

;)


So what wheels are on the m3 right now?

the wheels that you see in my sig...

[hcbeck2689]

;)



the wheels that you see in my sig...

Can't see signs in tapatalk... I never use a computer these days

[cakM3]

Can't see signs in tapatalk... I never use a computer these days

So you never went to page one to see what mods I have done then....you're not the only one who does this apparently but if people would just look at page one they would see this...

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7648/26649871470_d2ec2bf951_b.jpg

look two thirds of the way down where you see wheels... I need to delete the BBS CH in my list since I recently sold them to Ray.... @Ray, when do you want to pick them up???

[cakM3]

The Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2's I purchased last week were tested on Friday when I had to drive in the rain for two hours. In some areas it had rained really hard and in others there were puddles and I was driving my M3 at speed (70-80 mph) on the highway. As far as I'm concerned, wet traction was more than satisfactory and the tires were relatively quiet but then I always play my car stereo loud and I couldn't hear any road noise from the tires...

Dry traction was more than sat and I had two other adults in my M3 while cornering close to 60mph in a 20mph clover leaf on dry pavement... these tires gripped and there were no slippage throughout...

As far as I'm concerned, these Hankooks are awesome tires for what you pay... they are awesome street tires...

[Vas]

Just got a set mounted on the wife's zhp. Hopefully she likes them

[cakM3]

Tomorrow I will clean up my ///M then redo my fog lights just like Gary's [emoji41]
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160521/55280f0554df7b3eb883871f115b471e.jpg

Then begin working on my ZHP's new LED fogs :drevil

Looks like I'm modding all three cars at the same time :p

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160521/49c2aae136fa45c2bd1035958951f437.jpg

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[WOLFN8TR]

You will be busy for sure!!

[cakM3]

I trimmed my fog light housings and mounting bracket just like Gary did on his and added his trim adapter I received from him...
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160521/58d0923c47af976149121d6080414a7c.jpg

Got everything mounted
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Then tested
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Man are these bright!!! I love the updated mounts that much more...thanks Gary!! [emoji1360]


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[ELCID86]

Nice team work! What output!

[cakM3]

Nice team work! What output!

Thanks Shawn! I'm telling you....these LED fogs are awesome! they put out a very clean and bright 6000k light! :thumbsup Depending on the weather, I will be doing the same thing for my ZHP tomorrow :drevil

[rguti153]

looks nice

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[Johnmadd]

Perfect Charlie!

[cakM3]

looks nice


Perfect Charlie!


Thanks guys! :)

[WOLFN8TR]

Nice Charlie! Did you go drive the M3 in the dark yet to see the difference?

[cakM3]

Nice Charlie! Did you go drive the M3 in the dark yet to see the difference?

Gary, I just drove it and love that the fogs are pointed more where they're supposed to be now.... not flagging batman down ;)

beam pattern is awesome... spread wide like it's supposed to be and with low beams completely fill the area in front of you with light. This is how it's supposed to be! :thumbsup I love it that these LED fogs put out such a clean 6000k light...:biggrin

[WOLFN8TR]

EXCELLENT!!!

[cakM3]

While Botond was finishing up on my ZHP I asked him to update my M3 as well. He obliged :) Now my BMWs are set up [emoji41]


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[cakM3]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160617/c3e6e06d9bd19ebaa2cdb53e1efd8ce8.jpg

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After installing my new cell phone mount in my Porsche, I installed a new cell phone mount in my M3 as well. Did a road test and was very pleased by how firm this mount held my iPhone. No movement of my phone :)


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[cakM3]

I will be installing Rando's Stealth One module in my M3 this weekend :)
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160622/7971fcd9712bbb6ed37278a6256e0629.jpg


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[WOLFN8TR]

Wasn't that acquired last November?? :foottap

[cakM3]

Wasn't that acquired last November?? :foottap

That is correct Gary :) I was waiting for the weather to improve so I can easily work outside my garage when installing this gem :thumbsup

[az3579]

I will be installing Rando's Stealth One module in my M3 this weekend :)
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160622/7971fcd9712bbb6ed37278a6256e0629.jpg


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So much for Palmer? :dunno

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[WOLFN8TR]

That is correct Gary :) I was waiting for the weather to improve so I can easily work outside my garage when installing this gem :thumbsup

I hear ya! I'm waiting for cooler temps so I can work out inside my garage. It's 105 in there right now!! [emoji51][emoji91][emoji91][emoji91][emoji91]

[cakM3]

So much for Palmer? :dunno

Sent you a text...


I hear ya! I'm waiting for cooler temps so I can work out inside my garage. It's 105 in there right now!! [emoji51][emoji91][emoji91][emoji91][emoji91]

Not fun when working in either bitter cold or serious heat......

[Sockethead]

I been working on the car at night when the kids are in bed and the temps are cooler. I have three fans going in the garage

[cakM3]

I bet it's hot down there!


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[Sockethead]

It is but it's no worse than Jersey in the middle of the summer...

[cakM3]

It is but it's no worse than Jersey in the middle of the summer...

Yeah...hot is hot...


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[WOLFN8TR]

I usually wear some swimming trunks if I need to work out in the garage. If I get too hot I go jump in the pool. This was yesterday!!

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[cakM3]

I usually wear some swimming trunks if I need to work out in the garage. If I get too hot I go jump in the pool. This was yesterday!!

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Never gets that hot in my garage Gary.....I live in a wind tunnel....just ask Botond ;)

[az3579]

Never gets that hot in my garage Gary.....I live in a wind tunnel....just ask Botond ;)


No joke - so annoying in the fall/winter but so awesome in the summer!

[WOLFN8TR]

I would take that over the extreme heat any day.

[cakM3]

I would take that over the extreme heat any day.

Exactly [emoji1360]


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[cakM3]

Thanks Gary for showing me that vid with the fan blades disintegrating on that M3.... I have decided to leave my M3 in the garage for the time being until I get a new fan blade and replace my fan clutch and blade... more as a preventive maintenance measure. I will feel much better knowing I have a brand new fan blade and fan clutch after seeing that video....

[Pip]

Thanks Gary for showing me that vid with the fan blades disintegrating on that M3.... I have decided to leave my M3 in the garage for the time being until I get a new fan blade and replace my fan clutch and blade... more as a preventive maintenance measure. I will feel much better knowing I have a brand new fan blade and fan clutch after seeing that video....

I also remember Dario's fan clutch exploding and taking out a couple items in his engine bay. Cheap insurance on a vehicle with high mileage or one in extreme heat.

[WOLFN8TR]

http://youtu.be/D5aO47BSl_M

[cakM3]

http://youtu.be/D5aO47BSl_M

Yeah, I saw that last night when you texted me this link.... that's why I have decided to leave my M3 in the garage until I have replaced my fan clutch and new fan blade.....

[az3579]

Thanks Gary for showing me that vid with the fan blades disintegrating on that M3.... I have decided to leave my M3 in the garage for the time being until I get a new fan blade and replace my fan clutch and blade... more as a preventive maintenance measure. I will feel much better knowing I have a brand new fan blade and fan clutch after seeing that video....
Better idea:
Electric fan conversion. :)

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[cakM3]

Better idea:
Electric fan conversion. :)

I already have the fan clutch.... going to get a new fan blade and replace the OE ones....

[WOLFN8TR]

Charlie you should consider the Electric Fan conversion.

[az3579]

Charlie you should consider the Electric Fan conversion.
This. You will gain a little power if you do a conversion, not to mention much easier access to that area should you have to take the fan out.

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[cakM3]

Charlie you should consider the Electric Fan conversion.


This. You will gain a little power if you do a conversion, not to mention much easier access to that area should you have to take the fan out.

I will eventually do the electric fan conversion but since I already have the parts to swap out, I will use these parts for the time being unless you guys want to buy the parts for me to install for you :p

[Johnmadd]

+1 to the last 2 comments.

[cakM3]

+1 to the last 2 comments.

I agree John but I have other priorities atm.... I already have the fan and fan clutch for the M3.... for now I will use these parts which will be okay to use while I pursue other things....

[Johnmadd]

I agree John but I have other priorities atm.... I already have the fan and fan clutch for the M3.... for now I will use these parts which will be okay to use while I pursue other things....

I hear ya bro!

[cakM3]

Updated my Intravee II setup to change my one-touch blink feature of my LCM so that it now has the following settings...

Here are the following settings: Off, 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10, and 11. I now have my blink settings at 6 for my one-touch feature :drevil

[WOLFN8TR]

So Sweet!! Thanks for the heads up on this Charlie!!

[cakM3]

So Sweet!! Thanks for the heads up on this Charlie!!

Glad to help brother! :thumbsup

[cakM3]

Found an OEM CSL Center Console for sale so I'm jumping on this. This part is starting to become much more expensive to source so I decided to get this today :)

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Once I have this part installed I will be placing my Scorza CSL Center console for sale....


Edit: new part was purchased today :)

[WOLFN8TR]

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[cakM3]

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Thanks Gary! Got both garages cleaned and organized today then put my Porsche away for the next week so I can start driving my ///M for a bit...

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[cakM3]

These came in the mail yesterday from Florida. I will be installing these in my M3 today, thanks Jon!! [emoji1360]

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[WOLFN8TR]

Nice! I still need to get some of these.

Charlie the package was picked up this morning and should be there by Friday. [emoji2]

[cakM3]

Nice! I still need to get some of these.

Charlie the package was picked up this morning and should be there by Friday. [emoji2]

Awesome Gary and thanks!!!

[kakashi169]

nice work charlie!

[cakM3]

I decided to go this route for my M3...


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[Sockethead]

Awesome Charlie they'll look great too!

[san]

+1 can't wait to see them installed...


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[BMWCurves]

:drool

Awesome!

[BADCLOWN]

We (I) need you to finish up a full write up for the bmwp rear brakes on the zhp first!


Haha, those brembos look great.

[UdubBadger]

Damn son!!! Any reason on that instead of the 996 caliper set up?


GoingHAM mobile

[Whammy]

I decided to go this route for my M3...


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Dammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmn!