Derek's E90: ///M3 Sedan Journal

[704sw]

the easiest thing to do would be to wire-wheel it off to get a bare surface, then 2 coats of POR-15. you'll never have to worry about it again.

Thanks! What do you do with the rusted bolts?


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I like to top off the POR15 with either an undercoat or epoxy, just to seal it all up.
Re: the bolts—if it’s just the heads, you can lightly brush them (not enough to impact head shape), and POR15 them too. Or you can buy replacement bolts, if you’re really worried about it. The small fasteners on my Hoser-Mobile are definitely showing the effects of the north, but the large fasteners are all perfectly usable.

[derbo]

I like to top off the POR15 with either an undercoat or epoxy, just to seal it all up.
Re: the bolts—if it’s just the heads, you can lightly brush them (not enough to impact head shape), and POR15 them too. Or you can buy replacement bolts, if you’re really worried about it. The small fasteners on my Hoser-Mobile are definitely showing the effects of the north, but the large fasteners are all perfectly usable.

Thanks!

[derbo]

I updated the maps again. 2018 edition! Honestly, I don't see myself using it but I like updating things haha.




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[derbo]

Back into the garage, it goes. It has been a blast to drive all last week!


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[Rovert]

That smilie kind of looks unsure of the blast of happiness, joy, inspiration, fear, craziness, or adrenaline.

[derbo]

That smilie kind of looks unsure of the blast of happiness, joy, inspiration, fear, craziness, or adrenaline.

Yes. All of the above minus fear.


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[derbo]

## Some BMW OE parts
The car came with some matte black grilles and I expressed my dislike for them a few times. I debated between the BMW Performance Gloss Black Grilles and the BMW M3 edition Black Chrome Grilles. Ultimately, I went with the BMW performance ones since the gloss black matches the window trim and was $50 cheaper than the M3 edition grilles.

My brother noticed the trim behind the grill was a little faded and needed some love. Meguair's Forever Black was the perfect product to take care of that!





As you can see in the comparison pic, the subtle difference makes me happy.



I also purchased BMW euro safety triangle clamps that go in the trunk since I had a triangle lingering somewhere in my closet of old parts.



Unfortunately, I don't have any pics of the euro triangle mounted on my car yet so I just googled one to show you guys.









The M3 is just an amazing car. The OEM exhaust mod opened up the exhaust and I would have to say it is on PAR with the TSE3 on the ZHP in terms of loudness and lack of drone. I am happy with this mod and it sure makes you waste gas..LOL

[Rovert]

The M3 is just an amazing car.

Again...welcome to the #MLyfe.

[derbo]

Again...welcome to the #MLyfe.

If I got a E46M3, I think I would've made that way more track focused. I think with this E90, I want to be OEMPlus. If I can find a set of Style 359s for a good price, I'll have a wannabe ZCP!

[Rovert]

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