Scotty Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Thank Heavens For That ... kinda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Got it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 I can't so it n the iPad want to get rid of that bloody cow too... Done it for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Thanks Daz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisCSL Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 Car booked in for exhaust mod 😉 I hope I won't fall out with the neighbours 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted February 25, 2013 Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 You won't mate! Who you getting the mod done with? What Did they quote you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisCSL Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Copied your route with BDM from a previous post. Costing as quoted on the link to Pure GT site. BMW M3 E92 Exhaust Modification by BDM To be honest, I could get done cheaper elsewhere but from a more back street operation. As BDM have experience and seem more reputable, I ok to pay a little more for what I hope is piece of mind for a quality job. Hope I like it :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 That does sound pretty special. Hmmm, really not into modding the M3 but that is very tempting indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisCSL Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Got the exhaust mod done today. Sounds great. Really pleased :-) A little loud(ish) on cold start. After that at idle and little throttle it's similar to standard (with a little deeper note). One you get the revs up it's proper V8 muscle car sound. YEAH!!!! No resonance or problems. Very pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Great result. Always loved the M3 on cold-start... wished it sounded like that all the time. Sounds like this mod is the best way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisCSL Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 I've been enjoying the car even more now with the exhaust mod. Very pleased with it's discreet nature at low revs, nice burble then V8 muscle car fireworks when the revs are up. Compliments my BMC air filter. Also impressed with Backdraft Motorsport. Would use them again. Some nice Race Lambo's in the workshop. Thanks Woppum for posting the tread in Dec as you were the final straw for me to finally get it done. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 No problem matey. Can vouch for mark too. He looks after my gt3 too and has set it up so much better than the factory. Great service and fair prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMPG Posted April 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Had my oil 'bong' sound yesterday and its showing low on the indicator - just ordered 4L of Castrol Edge 10w60 to top up - is it worth a full oil change or just topping up as it still has another 6000k to next service? Plus, are they quite thirsty on oil or is it something to keep an eye on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Had my oil 'bong' sound yesterday and its showing low on the indicator - just ordered 4L of Castrol Edge 10w60 to top up - is it worth a full oil change or just topping up as it still has another 6000k to next service? Plus, are they quite thirsty on oil or is it something to keep an eye on? Mine used to use a litre between services, just put a litre in when it bongs +1 and you'll be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMPG Posted April 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Ok great, just waiting on the order from Opie. Just got back from a short drive and noticed a DRL out too - from what I understand its an H8 35W bulb from halfrauds and just one bulb required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted April 19, 2013 Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Yep, standard H8 35w lamp. One lamp runs both rings (that's why one is brighter than the other ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMPG Posted April 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2013 Never noticed that before - how strange it does that :confused:. Now I just need to find some 'small hands' to get the job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMPG Posted May 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 (edited) Well, my 'M' is poorly - started it on Saturday and noticed a rattling noise coming from engine area, started it today and it sounded like a diesel!! So it's gone into my local BMW to be looked at, even the mechanic advised me not to drive it as it sounds metallic, they can't get to look at it properly until Thursday when they can start taking the engine apart ....thank god I got extended warranty!! Edited May 7, 2013 by MrMPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Oh dear, not good MrMPG To be honest you're the first person I've heard of that's has an engine problem... this is when a manufacturer warranty saves your bacon ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMPG Posted May 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Yep, i'm the first i've heard of too - had a few BMW's in the past and apart from the odd niggle with sensors etc. they've never skipped a beat, until now. When the mechanic tells you he can't hear which side of the engine bank its coming from it gets slightly worrying as i doubt its just a screw loose. I've not changed anything either, same fuel, topped up with the recommended oil recently too....we shall see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 I thought the coil packs were prone to failure? My LCR sounds distinctly worse each time one goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Coil pack died on my 330Ci (E46) once, have it the same "sounds like a tractor" symptom. Different engine though, obviously! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMPG Posted May 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Well, car has been at BMW for just over a week and they've determined the problem is that the variable valve timing valves are damaged...apparently if they aren't changed they will damage the engine at some point, hopefully this was the weird rattle'y noise I could hear?? Anyway warranty people are on the case and hopefully it'll not be too long before its sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Blimey - I wonder how much that lot will cost (I know it is under warranty). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 Blimey - I wonder how much that lot will cost (I know it is under warranty). As soon as warranties get into oily bits the price gets hideous. Claim from the main dealer on my S4 to replace all the cam chains and gears was over £5k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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