[pmcmtnbkr]

lets see new spark plugs at 42,000 miles engine was rough idling when cold. problem solved with the new plugs. what a pita with all the crap you have to pull off to get to the plugs. Not a hard job at all just a lot of cosmetic stuff to remove. tomorrow replace all the driver side rear inner panel mounts that broke when fixing he seat belt the other day

[John in VA]

Originally Posted by BrettKA7

SO excited for this. It is wrapped in synthetic leather and the insert is actual metal. My F3X trim is squeaky and creaky and this feels SOLID. Installing tomorrow.

The part # on the box is for the rear wheel piece, 32307848269. Did you need that to install the front trim piece, Decor trim cover, steering wheel M SPORT-LENKRAD, 32307846029? Thanks!
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...80#32307848270

[BrettKA7]

Originally Posted by John in VA

The part # on the box is for the rear wheel piece, 32307848269. Did you need that to install the front trim piece, Decor trim cover, steering wheel M SPORT-LENKRAD, 32307846029? Thanks!
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...80#32307848270

I didn't need it for the two parts to mate, but I wanted to install it so the cutout in the center doesn't allow anything to get inside the steering wheel and looks factory.

The backside of the front trim is flat so if you wanted to install just the front piece, you could.

[TonM3]

Originally Posted by BrettKA7

Overall feels the same, but it is much much higher quality and has zero squeaks or creaks while the original one sounded a bit crunchy on a hot day.

Which wheel or wheel cover is that?

[GoldfishRT]

I scheduled its first service under my ownership for Wednesday. Hope it doesn't break the bank. The car I bought didn't come with much in the way of service records so I'm getting an inspection as well. It'll be rolling to 50k miles and I figure it probably only needs an oil change, tire rotation and balance, and an engine air filter (fires here in CO were gnarly). Asking them to check for time chain stretch. Anything else?

[BrettKA7]

Originally Posted by TonM3

Which wheel or wheel cover is that?

It's a Coby wheel. The owner has a bunch of M / M Sport cores so he re-covers the wheel in Alcantara and when you receive the new wheel, you send the old one back.

[Rollo`]

Installed half of my M Performance brake kit (the fronts) because the dude I bought the rear rotors from on e-bay either didn't ship them or shipped them late and has ignored my requests for tracking number.

Front's (red on BSM car) look awesome--they almost completely fill the inside of my 18s. Pics when I get the rears on too.

[Miata13]

Ordered a wheel stud conversion kit...will make summer to winter wheels/tires a bit easier...

[swc5150]

Just received my BM3 license and new charge pipe on the way. The fun is just beginning

[PDM5]

Originally Posted by Miata13

Ordered a wheel stud conversion kit...will make summer to winter wheels/tires a bit easier...

Who'd you go with and what length?

[mfan225]

Starting to prep for sale in the next few weeks

[swc5150]

Flashed BM3 stage 1, 93 octane and 8AT flash. The car is definitely awake, wow!!

[230iZTR]

I ordered this ebay lip for the non-M front bumper. First one I've seen, and the price is low enough that I'm okay with taking a gamble. It's allegedly "real" carbon fiber, but I'm a bit skeptical. Also it doesn't seem to be flat bottomed, and it may call for mounting with just double sided tape, so it probably is purely cosmetic. I might have to chassis mount an APR splitter underneath it to make it more functional someday.



Also dropped off a set of forged SSR's I bought from a user here to be polished up and prepped for mounting tires. The two of those together should make for a fairly substantial update to the cars visuals.

[BimmerDoctor]

Had some time before work to install the carbon fibre mirror covers

Didnt feel like that was enough so made a nice pit stop at the dealer to order the electronic steering wheel can't wait

[theduke]

Originally Posted by 230iZTR

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I ordered this ebay lip for the non-M front bumper. First one I've seen, and the price is low enough that I'm okay with taking a gamble. It's allegedly "real" carbon fiber, but I'm a bit skeptical. Also it doesn't seem to be flat bottomed, and it may call for mounting with just double sided tape, so it probably is purely cosmetic. I might have to chassis mount an APR splitter underneath it to make it more functional someday.

Can't wait to see if this is worth it! Was eyeing the same one since there are nearly zero options outside of M Performance and the copies of that which I think are all incredibly boring.
Was hoping someone would make a V Style lip or something similar but nope. At least the one you showed follows the contours. May just have to break down and buy the AC carbon flippers but so much money for a wear item.

[230iZTR]

Originally Posted by theduke

Was eyeing the same one since there are nearly zero options outside of M Performance and the copies of that which I think are all incredibly boring.
Was hoping someone would make a V Style lip or something similar but nope. [...]

I'll def post pics when its on. But I'd also caution that it probably won't fit the m235i. Its got a completely different front bumper to the non-M models.

Personally I'd have preferred an M4 GTS style unit with a lip and an adjustable splitter underneath. That way I could take off the splitter when I'm daily driving it, have it on with low downforce when I go to shows and meets for style, and can have it fully extended for maximum aero when I'm doing high performance driving. But I don't think there's anything on the market for this car quite like that.

[BM235iW]

Just had a big brake kit installed, stainless brake lines, brake fluid flush, oil and filter change, charge pipe and FMIC installed.
I'm unfortunately almost 70 years old and and lack a garage so I took it to a local independent shop in Costa Mesa, CA.
Bullet Performance did a great job and they treated me like I owned the shop. I really enjoy giving good reviews when they are deserved and couldn't be happier with their service, I will be back.

[dradernh]

Originally Posted by BM235iW

Just had a big brake kit installed, stainless brake lines, brake fluid flush, oil and filter change, charge pipe and FMIC installed.
I'm unfortunately almost 70 years old and and lack a garage so I took it to a local independent shop in Costa Mesa, CA.
Bullet Performance did a great job and they treated me like I owned the shop. I really enjoy giving good reviews when they are deserved and couldn't be happier with their service, I will be back.

Which BBK did you have installed?

[BM235iW]

Originally Posted by dradernh

Which BBK did you have installed?

The kit was the M Performance Kit offered by BMW of Silver Spring, MD., absolutely could not pass up on the price, they had a big price reduction.

[dradernh]

Originally Posted by BM235iW

The kit was the M Performance Kit offered by BMW of Atlanta, absolutely could not pass up on the price, they had a big price reduction.

Do you mind sharing the price? I bought one recently for $1,895 shipped, a price that I found quite acceptable.

[BrettKA7]

Originally Posted by BM235iW

The kit was the M Performance Kit offered by BMW of Atlanta, absolutely could not pass up on the price, they had a big price reduction.

I just had work done at Bullet as well! They're great.

[dradernh]

Originally Posted by BrettKA7

I just had work done at Bullet as well! They're great.

Generally, good shops are hard to find, and so when we do find one, it behooves us to share our experiences with everyone else.

I've been in this game since the mid-60s, and I believe this approach helps to raise the overall level of quality in all of the shops out there.