Discussion
So many years ago (back in 2009!!) my dad got an E92 M3, and, mainly because of that engine, I fell in love with it. When he sold it at the very end of 2012 I was gutted, a car I really missed. Today, I bought my own (admittedly, a saloon, and DCT rather than a manual).
Driving it back was a dream and I look forward spending more time driving it. I will get it booked in with my usual garage for a general check over in the next couple of weeks. It hasn't had the rod bearings done so it's booked in for mid-April, although someone has alluded to the fact that 2011 cars and onwards aren't effected.....?
Anyway, a few rubbish pics!
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Seems to drive really well, engine pulls very, very well and gets to naughty speeds very, very quickly. Gearbox is really good too. I was torn whether to go manual or DCT but I do not regret going DCT now.
Driving it back was a dream and I look forward spending more time driving it. I will get it booked in with my usual garage for a general check over in the next couple of weeks. It hasn't had the rod bearings done so it's booked in for mid-April, although someone has alluded to the fact that 2011 cars and onwards aren't effected.....?
Anyway, a few rubbish pics!
![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/KiAW1MnC.jpg)
![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/jyaJBVo3.jpg)
![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/V8szkiu4.jpg)
![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/8HqEgWcn.jpg)
![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/BvzXrHp6.jpg)
![](https://thumbsnap.com/sc/WWwFE45N.jpg)
Seems to drive really well, engine pulls very, very well and gets to naughty speeds very, very quickly. Gearbox is really good too. I was torn whether to go manual or DCT but I do not regret going DCT now.
Going through the history a bit more.....it will need a few minor jobs soon too (will be done within the next 2 weeks or so) - I can't see evidence for spark plugs for quite a long time and 55k miles, they may have been done sooner, but I can't be sure, so I'll get these done. The engine runs sweet and economy seems perfectly reasonable, but it's worth doing.
OSR integral link has a very slight amount of play apparently, so I will get both sides done.
Front tyres are at 5+mm but the rears are down to 3-3.5mm, and being Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres, and it being fairly cold and wet and me not being a hero, I also want these done too.
OSR integral link has a very slight amount of play apparently, so I will get both sides done.
Front tyres are at 5+mm but the rears are down to 3-3.5mm, and being Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres, and it being fairly cold and wet and me not being a hero, I also want these done too.
Leon R said:
TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
roadie said:
What tyres are you thinking of replacing the Cups with?
Pilot Sport 4, or if they aren't available then 4S.They also have PSS still if you want to go original.
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I gather the PS4 is a longer lasting tyre than the PS4S?
TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
roadie said:
What tyres are you thinking of replacing the Cups with?
Pilot Sport 4, or if they aren't available then 4S.![hehe](/inc/images/hehe.gif)
I'd imagine those Cup 2's to be the ultimate ditch finder in the cold weather!!
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