gc8r 38 Report post Posted December 31, 2015 ^ i need to do this. Is it easy to remove? Yup looks like it will just peel off later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gc8r 38 Report post Posted January 4, 2016 Been very busy today with my mate in getting the shocks refreshed. Wanted to go the CSL shocks route but decided against it. Introducing Sachs Performance dampers and springs: The springs are actually Eibach springs with Sachs Part Number on it and seems to lower the car by 15mm Had the front sway bar links changed at the same time so will get some new rear tyres and then get the car aligned properly. Next on the list is the front control arms and tie rods and then off to ray to get the rear end bushes refreshed and reinforcement plates welded on! Hopefully by then my wallet wont cry as much 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted January 4, 2016 Keep up the good work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted January 4, 2016 Yup looks like it will just peel off later i mean easy to remove the panel from the steering wheel haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gc8r 38 Report post Posted January 5, 2016 i mean easy to remove the panel from the steering wheel haha Hahaha, yeah pop off the airbag and use torx 20 heads to remove 4 screws Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gc8r 38 Report post Posted January 13, 2016 Wanted to try a black out kidney grill but was unsure but I think I settled on the right medium! Original VS Black Out Inner Parts Blacked out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gc8r 38 Report post Posted February 3, 2016 Chronic Arthritis Getting fixed and with Ray as we speak. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted February 3, 2016 Holy crap that looks bad. Lucky you spotted it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnM575 112 Report post Posted February 3, 2016 UK Import? Chronic ArthritisGetting fixed and with Ray as we speak. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gc8r 38 Report post Posted February 4, 2016 Yup But most of the components are being replaced via this refresh and there are no rust affecting the chassis so its fine. UK Import? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted February 4, 2016 Chronic Arthritis Wow. I hope that's an import. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted February 4, 2016 well with the amount of maintenance you've done on it t should be awesome. we picking it up on sat? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gc8r 38 Report post Posted February 4, 2016 Just make sure your battery isn't flat in the 135 this time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyfresh 1 Report post Posted February 4, 2016 Inspiring to see all of this stuff being done! Top work. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gc8r 38 Report post Posted February 6, 2016 (edited) Car is finally back where it belongs. Pretty much the bottom end of the car has been refreshed with new parts! - Subframe Bushes - Rear Trailing Arm Bushes with Rogue Engineering Shims - Upper and Lower Control Arm bushes - Rear Diff seals - Subframe Reinforced with Reddish Motorsport Reinforcement Plates - Rust proofing the underside - Flex Disc and Associated Parts - Handbrake Shoes and Handbrake Overhaul - Engine Mounts - Rear Swaybar mounts and Endlinks - Exhaust Mounts - Pre Cat O2 Sensors - CPV Replacement with Uprated O Rings - Tie Rods - Front Lower Arm bracket bushes Along with the above, the CSL SMG Tune by Tom via Ray was done and now the car is a now a bloody beast! Just need an alignment because the track is off and the dash is lit up like a Christmas Tree Once I have recovered from the Wallet hemorrhage then the coils and engine oil service will be next thing to do! Edited February 6, 2016 by M3_Boy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gc8r 38 Report post Posted February 10, 2016 Alignment finally done!! No more DSC Errors - No more Christmas Tree on the dash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) this m3 is getting a full pampering isnt it. lucky car.. edit: pretty sure you have the right to say "no expenses spared" when or if you decide to ever sell the car Edited February 10, 2016 by QUBE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gc8r 38 Report post Posted February 10, 2016 Still a long way to go! I've actually bought 6 Bosch Ignition coils and Bosch AFM for the car as well This project just doesn't stop... Hahahaha! Next stop: New Steering wheel then some exterior CSL goodies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3_Power 636 Report post Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) How you liking the new throttle mapping Justin? I did a little tweak there also just to see if you liked it?! Car is also delimited but don't go testing that on public roads!! Also I wouldn't just do the Reddish plates - get the epoxy done also. I did a big write up quite a few years ago on the rear subframe crack and how plates on its own are useless and next to pointless. A very good friend of the owner at Reddish showed him the write up and he basically said, yep, spot on. I liken the rear subframe failure to a coke can with a bolt through it, adding another skin on top of the can does nothing to stop the bolt from pulling out - add some sand or silicon in the can and voila, try pulling that sucker out! Edited February 10, 2016 by M3_Power Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1878 Report post Posted February 10, 2016 There was a really detailed thread on here from another member who did the subframe mounting repair and re-enforcements using epoxy. Great work restoring this beautiful car! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gc8r 38 Report post Posted February 10, 2016 The throttle mapping is amazing Tom! I also love the downshifts by the way, makes the car that much smoother. Will look into the Epoxy once I get the Coils/AFM/Valve Adjustment is done! I need to also repaint the steering wheel trim because the Wrap was always a temporary solution. After this I might start look into getting some CSL goodies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted February 10, 2016 ^ any idea how you're going to paint the steering wheel trim? any particular method? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gc8r 38 Report post Posted February 10, 2016 I'll get the paint code from Tom for the trim and have it painted by Ballantynes in Henderson I might send the steering wheel over to the US to have my Alcantara redone again as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted February 11, 2016 but..... how we gonna car pool with no steering wheel?!?!!? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gc8r 38 Report post Posted February 21, 2016 New AFM has been installed. Slight improvement in idle and performance but nevertheless a good preventative maintenance item! Only cost $110 from Germany direct so quite a good bargain. Hopefully I get better fuel economy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
