WOLFN8TR'S ///M Project Thread!

[WOLFN8TR]

Thanks Guys! Ya it's been really nice out here, 68 yesterday and 66 today and Sunny. Although it rained Monday morning just after detailing the car. Figures.

[cakM3]

Thanks Guys! Ya it's been really nice out here, 68 yesterday and 66 today and Sunny. Although it rained Monday morning just after detailing the car. Figures.

I don't feel so bad now

[Rovert]

And I have winter tires on the car while it's sunny and 55F here. LOL. I guess I've been wishing for snow here for some LSD action. Haha

[cakM3]

And I have winter tires on the car while it's sunny and 55F here. LOL. I guess I've been wishing for snow here for some LSD action. Haha

when I get home I will have lots of snow to drive my ZHP in

[WOLFN8TR]

Bought Benny's Intravee II and Alpine KCA-420i to use with my factory Nav. Installed it last night and it's Awesome! Thanks to Charlie for telling me all about this setup. Very easy to install.

[WOLFN8TR]

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B33 01 02 dated February 2008.


SUBJECT
Grinding Noise from the Differential during Slow Cornering

SITUATION
A grinding noise may be heard coming from the differential during slow cornering.
This noise is best heard during tight cornering situations.
For example : while parallel parking, driving in a tight circle, etc.

CORRECTION
If a complaint is verified as described above on the E46 M3; E60 M5; E63 and E64 M6; or on the E90, E92 and E93 M3 vehicles, the differential oil should be replaced with a specially formulated differential oil,
BMW part number 83 22 2 282 583.

With the vehicle at operating temperature
Drive in tight circles (20 circles in each direction), allowing the special oil to coat the locking clutch discs.

The grinding noise will decrease when the locking clutch discs are sufficiently coated. Some slight noises may still be heard after driving in tight circles. Its necessary to drive the vehicle up to 600 miles before all noises are eliminated as stated by the manufacturer.

Note: Vehicles that have had the differential oil converted to this special oil should continue to use this oil whenever a service requiring the differential oil replacement is indicated.


I had this noise when turning slow during acceleration, it sounded like the tires were rubbing the fenders. I ordered the specially formulated differential oil, BMW part number 83 22 2 282 583. The kit from ECSTuning was $150 for three bottles and two drain plugs! Went to an empty parking lot and started doing circles in both directions as stated. At first the noise was still there but slowly went away as I did circles in the lot. After 15 or so it was completely gone!

Also changed the Transmission Oil, Power Steering Fluid, Fuel Filter and Cabin Air Filter. 5 hours of rolling around under the car on concrete equals PAIN! Glad that is done. The car starts a lot easier and runs strong with the new fuel filter.

[cakM3]

Nice!!

Glad to see you're loving your Intravee II setup as well Gary!!!

[Pip]

Good work Gary!

[WOLFN8TR]

Nice!!

Glad to see you're loving your Intravee II setup as well Gary!!!

Good work Gary!

Thanks...

Yep I'm loving the Intravee II setup!

[derbo]

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B33 01 02 dated February 2008.


SUBJECT
Grinding Noise from the Differential during Slow Cornering

SITUATION
A grinding noise may be heard coming from the differential during slow cornering.
This noise is best heard during tight cornering situations.
For example : while parallel parking, driving in a tight circle, etc.

CORRECTION
If a complaint is verified as described above on the E46 M3; E60 M5; E63 and E64 M6; or on the E90, E92 and E93 M3 vehicles, the differential oil should be replaced with a specially formulated differential oil,
BMW part number 83 22 2 282 583.

With the vehicle at operating temperature
Drive in tight circles (20 circles in each direction), allowing the special oil to coat the locking clutch discs.

The grinding noise will decrease when the locking clutch discs are sufficiently coated. Some slight noises may still be heard after driving in tight circles. Its necessary to drive the vehicle up to 600 miles before all noises are eliminated as stated by the manufacturer.

Note: Vehicles that have had the differential oil converted to this special oil should continue to use this oil whenever a service requiring the differential oil replacement is indicated.


I had this noise when turning slow during acceleration, it sounded like the tires were rubbing the fenders. I ordered the specially formulated differential oil, BMW part number 83 22 2 282 583. The kit from ECSTuning was $150 for three bottles and two drain plugs! Went to an empty parking lot and started doing circles in both directions as stated. At first the noise was still there but slowly went away as I did circles in the lot. After 15 or so it was completely gone!

Also changed the Transmission Oil, Power Steering Fluid, Fuel Filter and Cabin Air Filter. 5 hours of rolling around under the car on concrete equals PAIN! Glad that is done. The car starts a lot easier and runs strong with the new fuel filter.

that gear oil is not cheap!!!