E90 M3

[yakuza racer]

4 Door E90 M3 Sedan.

I traded the Jetta, wanted a change, something along the lines of dont modify what you can buy... and i was already dropping mehd cash into the jetta . A "good" deal came my way and thought "meh, midlife crisis is due anyway"... this is a lucky packet of a car and the more i dig into it the more shit i find, so from a project its turning to a restoration.

Its a 2008 high mileage (180K) M3 E90 Sedan 6MT, only 379 of these specific models were produced for "world" other than the US of A.

I will say one thing... this is by far the most fun car i have ever owned and really puts a massive smile on your face. Its heavy AF on fuel (13L/100km) but its worth it.

Things done:
- Throttle actuators replaced
- New oil + Filter
- Plugs
- Rod bearings replaced
- Catless exhaust mod
- Engine Mountings replaced
- Gearbox mountings replaced

Things to do:

- Timing chains and guides
- diff and gearbox fluid replace
- New brake fluid
- Prop universal joint replacement
- new bonnet shocks


"Mods" to do:
- rear spacers 12mm
- Gloss black roof

Pics of the carnage:

Rod bearings... lucky the crank was still fine

Happy i replaced them.

Had the car clayed, decon, polished and waxed.

Came out ok, it needs a full 2 stge polish.

Also got a lip fitted.

Went on the BMW Tunnel Run.

Was supporting Brad and Brandon from Profit on race day at Killarney.

Also went about and put on a new exhaust:

I'm running catless with only the one box at the end of each pipe.

WIll upload a video and some pics sometime, but it's loud loud... also feels a bit faster at the top but hard to really say.

 

[Nick]

Jees, you're a brave man!

This is a bucket list car for me, my wallet just needs to catch up a bit.

 

[yakuza racer]

Pic of my previous Jetta...

Yes i am brave... and stupid lol.. but its an awesome car that i can save... its not hopeless, but damn that M3 Tax is a real thing. :blueCry:

 

[individj]

aaahhhh ive checked out this car outside Nuri...what an upgrade...congrats

 

[zabbo]

Congrats!! M3 tax ... at least you see the benefits and reap the rewards :thumbs:

 

[///Avi]

The car is looking good Bud!

Now that the car is run in, the sound up top must be awesome man! Will wait for the sound clips :bravo:

 

[EthanJappie]

Im in love with that front spoiler man. Its fresh

 

[Johannkoegelenberg]

Looking very good.

I have the exact car. Also 4 door and 2008.

Which exhaust bits did you take off. Mine is also catless and straight piped. Its properly loud, but a bit raspy on cold start. Thinking of putting in some resonators to tone it down a bit. Would appreciate pics of what you took out.

 

[gavsadler]

Welcome to the numb nuts club :smilebounce:

Glad to see another one of these on the forum, nice updates so far and looking forward to the future updates.

 

[individj]

saw and heard the car this morning...lovely...you buying the VR6 too?

 

[yakuza racer]

yurre stalker lol... yeah

 

[individj]

be careful...i also know you had a few of them...might be chatting to you soon about VR mods.

 

[yakuza racer]

The plan is VRT... i first need to get the car roadworthy lol..

Yeah stop by or send a PM with your number and i we can do lunch :thumbsup:

 

[individj]

oh did you really buy it :=): ...ive checked that car out a few times ...your car sounds good

 

[supey]

Looks great Andre.

 

[yakuza racer]

Thanks Supey :thumb:

Attended a breakfast run...

Squad goals lol

 

[yakuza racer]

Had the car on the dyno:

279.9kw
378.8nM

Run took 9.3 seconds ... sure if he did another pull it would have been more.

Annnnnnyways...

Gearbox and diff fluid change booked in for end of this month..

 

[Luke 130i]

Had the car on the dyno:

279.9kw
378.8nM

Run took 9.3 seconds ... sure if he did another pull it would have been more.

Annnnnnyways...

Gearbox and diff fluid change booked in for end of this month..

What have you done to the car to get 279 kws I've seen M3 dyno at 200wkws

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[KPM3_30]

SNIP

What have you done to the car to get 279 kws I've seen M3 dyno at 200wkws

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@Luke 130i, this dyno was at the coast, Cape Town (sea-level).. In Jhb, the car (any naturally aspirated car for that matter) will suffer from power loss due to altitude (Above sea-level).

When quoting threads, try to remove the pics. Impacts loading time and uses more data, unnecessarily.

 

[Luke 130i]

I see big difference at sea level with NA cars and noted thanks for the advice

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