Crazy Bimmer

PM me, i can get you one.

Most likely need the difuser as well since you will need to cut the rear bumper to fit the quads.

herbalist

Noob here. Question about the service indicator display on an E90. My display indicates that my rear brakes require service. Is there a sensor which monitors brake wear or is the display triggered by certain km intervals?

Crazy Bimmer

It monitors brake pad wear. Get it looked at.

Scrib

How many miles?

Loseit

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I cannot believe how much more powerful the car seems to be getting. I am at @ 9k miles now and the motor feels smoother and more "together" everyday. The car feels like a beast. Not a squeek still. This thing is somthing else.

edit: mileage is getting better, too I am averaging closer to 19MPG. I wanna get 20 consistently and i will be EXTREMELY happy.

herbalist

Thanks. I have a service appointment tomorrow.

60,000 km or 37,500 miles.

umcp

Scrib, did you get your car back? Did they finally fix it?

I'm having early signs of a bad HPFP =(. Rough idle in the morning and when the engine is cold. Sometimes I get a "check engine" icon in the dash with an "Engine Malfunction. Power Reduced" message in the iDrive screen.

I knew about this issue when i bought the car and my car also falls under the 100k HPFP warranty, so i'm not too worried.

achenator

what do you guys think??

yes I know they're not HRE's but I just can't bring myself to drop 6k+ on wheels and tires

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=280458

Crazy Bimmer

I like the stock 19s better but if you have the stock 18s then yea, i think those VMRs look great.

Might look funny without a drop though.

achenator

I was thinking of taking them straight over to the powdercoater and having them done gloss black. Gloss black is the new matte black IMO.

Or maybe i'll just buck up and get the HRE's in gloss. WTH it's only $.

I have 19's now. I also thought of buying some factory 19's and having those powdercoated gloss black.

I hear you on the drop. I just am really nervous about f'ing with the suspension, it's tuned from the factory so well.

Crazy Bimmer

I agree. Ride comfort and handling right out of the box is amazing.

I debate sometimes if i want to put the stock springs back in.

Let me know if you want a price quote on HREs. I have an account with them.

Scrib

What's the breakdown between city and highway? I am basically 100% city and getting 19mpg.

Scrib

Yes, so far so good. They replaced the junction (fuse box) and put the car through a lot of tests (so they say).

They ended up extending the warranty on the car for another two years, which is just incredible.

nokiaman

I love, love the stock 19s. But I just love the V710s even more. Go ahead!!

achenator

maybe I'll just enjoy it like it sits

Crazy Bimmer

I think that looks hot.

Plus quality wise the stocks are better than the VMR. As im sure you know

achenator

J, did you use the connecting pipes w/ your exhaust? or is it cut?

Crazy Bimmer

Nope, no connecting pipes. Just cut and clamp.

turkeybaster115

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I drive 400miles a week, about 15% city 85% Highway, and I usually get 29-30mpg. most I've ever got was 31.07mpg!

turkeybaster115

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As a general rule, I would never do just springs. I've done it before, and it resulted in a bumpy ride, with camber issues. In less than a year, I went back to stock springs, and my shocks were never the same. Your ride looks great stock. It must ride even better. I wouldn't touch it!

DISRUPTV

i've got something brewing....see you guys back here in 6 weeks....

achenator

I come home from buying $5k in furniture for my home office and see this.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=281678

Costco

No way dude.... I'm sorry, P40s do look really nice, but that finish wouldn't set off your car at all, and they're way too common for such a high-end wheel. I'm not a fan of all-black wheels either, especially matte black ones. They usually don't have that visual pop like other wheels do. I guess it looks better on white than it does other colors, and it sorta goes with your theme.... but I still wouldn't do it. Your current 19's look better

SupaRookie

Damn that m3 looks mad sick I stick with your stocks wheel for now.

Loseit

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mostly local (city) driving. Sux.

Crazy Bimmer

Just had my 1200 mile service done.

M-button FTW

nokiaman

1200 miles?! That was quick, glad to see you're enjoying the beast.

GIBSON6594

The 3 has an M button? Did the E9X always have it?

TommySalami

Have any of you guys seen the new Z4 in person? It looks fantastic, but the sticker on the ones at the dealership was around $60k

Never Summer

One of the neighbors added that to his fleet. Looks good, but I don't know why he needs it, he already has a TechArt Magnum, Bentley convertible, and a very nice looking Mini S. Seems like a waste, but definitely a nice looking car.

Crazy Bimmer

E9x M3s have an M-button.

Article talks about the MDM feature.
http://www.bmwblog.com/2008/02/15/2008-bmw-m3-review/

And yes, I would be scared to have this car after the warranty period is over.

Crazy Bimmer

Its my favorite BMW design currently. From the articles I have read, they say it lost some of its sportiness from the last gen. Sucks.

Scrib

Cost?

Crazy Bimmer

Cost of extended warranty? No clue yet.

Im sure its easily over 2k.

DISRUPTV

in ref to the warranty, just wait right before the mnanufacturers one expires....

evilone

Yeah I think it looks awesome too. I just had my 335 in for service on monday and we checking them out. They also had a new m3 listed at $90k... However that $60k price tag on the z4 blew me away. My ex step dad had 2 zs, A z3 M power edition and a z4. The Z3 was fun as shit to drive. I LOVED the z3 coupe .(the hard top model). I think that was the sexist hatch ever made.

evilone

I JUST CHECKED IT OUT ON MONDAY. For my 335 it was $1400 to extend 4yrs and up to 100k miles. However YOU MUST BUY IT before you hit 50k miles. If you are at 50,001 MILES you can NOT buy it. If you buy the ext. warranty before 35k miles its cheaper. The longer you wait, the more you pay. Also, you have to pay a $125 inspection before you can buy the warranty. You pay that out of pocket. Hope that info helps jesal.

umcp

I believe you have to be the original owner too, correct?

DanL

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Are you sure that was to extend the warranty and not the free maintenance plan? I'm pretty sure extending the maintenance plan costs between $1200 and $1400. Extended warranties are closer to $3000-4000 and that's even through reputable third party companies, not directly through BMW.

Scrib

Sorry, I meant to ask why you won't keep it out of warranty? Cost concerns?