E90 M3

[E90_M3Ross]

Court_S said:

E90_M3Ross said:

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That's what I used on my 130i LE because it had the pop up screen. It did work well although I found it more of a pain to install than the Andream unit which is a bit more plug and play.

I'm getting someone else to fit it

[SmudgerDan]

E90_M3Ross said:

SmudgerDan said:

£3k for rod bearings, mounts and a DCT service. You need to shop around my friend as that is extortionate and you can knock near enough a grand off that

Redish motorsport online quote £1650 for rod bearings, engine mounts cost £150 plus some extra labour, their full DCT service and replacement of common failure points is £1k so doesn't seem too far out. It isn't just having a DCT filter and oil change.

Reddish are one of the most expensive for this work but if that who you prefer to use then fair enough.

Other very well regarded specialists charge circa £1500 for a bearing change including mounts. RD Automotive being one of them.

Fully aware that the full DCT service is more involved btw. Just trying to provide some advice as a fellow owner

Edited by SmudgerDan on Monday 20th March 20:44

[Mezzanine]

Phwoar! ^^^

[bolidemichael]

Everyone knows that Melbourne Red is the fastest and best colour!

[cerb4.5lee]

bolidemichael said:

Everyone knows that Melbourne Red is the fastest and best colour!

It suits the shape loads as well I reckon, and I'd imagine it is a rare colour too.

[bolidemichael]

cerb4.5lee said:

bolidemichael said:

Everyone knows that Melbourne Red is the fastest and best colour!

It suits the shape loads as well I reckon, and I'd imagine it is a rare colour too.

Shame it doesn't have the black carbon roof. Is it the case that they all have a carbon roof, but some are left with clear lacquer?

[cerb4.5lee]

bolidemichael said:

cerb4.5lee said:

bolidemichael said:

Everyone knows that Melbourne Red is the fastest and best colour!

It suits the shape loads as well I reckon, and I'd imagine it is a rare colour too.

Shame it doesn't have the black carbon roof. Is it the case that they all have a carbon roof, but some are left with clear lacquer?

I'm not a 100% sure, but I don't think the Saloon got the carbon roof. The Coupe I had did have the carbon roof though.

[CRA1G]

cerb4.5lee said:

I'm not a 100% sure, but I don't think the Saloon got the carbon roof. The Coupe I had did have the carbon roof though.

Mine doesn't have a carbon roof.

[bolidemichael]

cerb4.5lee said:

bolidemichael said:

cerb4.5lee said:

bolidemichael said:

Everyone knows that Melbourne Red is the fastest and best colour!

It suits the shape loads as well I reckon, and I'd imagine it is a rare colour too.

Shame it doesn't have the black carbon roof. Is it the case that they all have a carbon roof, but some are left with clear lacquer?

I'm not a 100% sure, but I don't think the Saloon got the carbon roof. The Coupe I had did have the carbon roof though.

I think you may be correct. The example above was definitely shot after many hours of extreme polishing from the karate kid.

[Court_S]

cerb4.5lee said:

bolidemichael said:

cerb4.5lee said:

bolidemichael said:

Everyone knows that Melbourne Red is the fastest and best colour!

It suits the shape loads as well I reckon, and I'd imagine it is a rare colour too.

Shame it doesn't have the black carbon roof. Is it the case that they all have a carbon roof, but some are left with clear lacquer?

I'm not a 100% sure, but I don't think the Saloon got the carbon roof. The Coupe I had did have the carbon roof though.

That’s right, only the coupe got the car on roof.

The salon got the rear aches though. That looks stunning in red.

Did they offer both Japan and Melbourne red?

[Mr Tidy]

If they did I don't know why!

Japan Red looks a bit too orange for my liking - a bit like 80s Ford Sunburst Red.

But Melbourne Red looks great. I still miss my Imola Red E46 325ti.

[cornershop]

Try RBM Hampshire for rod bearings, there was (is?) a group buy on m3 cutters. Courtesy car too.

https://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/threads/rod-bearing...

[SmudgerDan]

bolidemichael said:

I think you may be correct. The example above was definitely shot after many hours of extreme polishing from the karate kid.

Not quite, just a good full detail and ceramic coating. It's been a year or so since it was done and still looks like that now. Just requires a good hand wash and drying.

Regarding roof and color. The E90 saloon didn't come with the carbon roof. Only the E92 coupe. Not really a deal breaker in my eyes. The only red offered in the saloon was Melbourne of which there were only 24 RHD made

[E90_M3Ross]

cornershop said:

Try RBM Hampshire for rod bearings, there was (is?) a group buy on m3 cutters. Courtesy car too.

https://forums.m3cutters.co.uk/threads/rod-bearing...

Thanks, they're a fair trek from me but if they can offer a, car and be a bit cheaper then it's worth it. I'll see if my local indy will get close to their quote. Will let you know!

[d_a_n1979]

E90_M3Ross said:

So Admiral accepted the quote I got from the bodyshop. Where it's a bodyshop I want to use I need to pay both voluntary and compulsory excess charges (£600) and then claim that back. Where the damage is minor I didn't want to book the car in, pay £600 and find I'm waiting for months and months before I can claim it back so decided to wait until the 3rd party had admitted liability.

Just this morning I had a text message from them saying that they have admitted liability and would be in touch with my insurance company. So I should be able to get it booked in soon and (hopefully) not have to wait too long before being able to claim the £600 back. I think I'll phone Admiral just to confirm the situation though.

Car is otherwise running well

That's goo to hear! Hopefully you'll have it back ship-shape in no time at all

[E90_M3Ross]

d_a_n1979 said:

E90_M3Ross said:

So Admiral accepted the quote I got from the bodyshop. Where it's a bodyshop I want to use I need to pay both voluntary and compulsory excess charges (£600) and then claim that back. Where the damage is minor I didn't want to book the car in, pay £600 and find I'm waiting for months and months before I can claim it back so decided to wait until the 3rd party had admitted liability.

Just this morning I had a text message from them saying that they have admitted liability and would be in touch with my insurance company. So I should be able to get it booked in soon and (hopefully) not have to wait too long before being able to claim the £600 back. I think I'll phone Admiral just to confirm the situation though.

Car is otherwise running well

That's goo to hear! Hopefully you'll have it back ship-shape in no time at all

Their insurer called me yesterday and said if I want I can go straight through them rather than Admiral, but they'd need to accept my quote from my bodyshop, so I've emailed them the images and the quote and wait to hear back. That may be the faster and easier option, but if not I can still go via Admiral and they will be able to claim it back. I should hopefully hear back by the end of the week and get it booked in soon.

[E90_M3Ross]

Just this second had email back from the other indy asking me a few more questions, they can offer a courtesy car. If they're cheaper than my indy by over £150 or so it'll be going there almost certainly. Will see what he quotes and then see if my indy will get closer. Looking online my indy does seem pricey. Usually rod bearings seem £1500-1650, whereas they've quoted just over £1850.

[Court_S]

E90_M3Ross said:

Just this second had email back from the other indy asking me a few more questions, they can offer a courtesy car. If they're cheaper than my indy by over £150 or so it'll be going there almost certainly. Will see what he quotes and then see if my indy will get closer. Looking online my indy does seem pricey. Usually rod bearings seem £1500-1650, whereas they've quoted just over £1850.

£1,500 seems to be what most charge - pretty sure Evolve are around that figure too. A couple of hundred quid will pay for two tanks for fuel!

[E90_M3Ross]

Court_S said:

£1,500 seems to be what most charge - pretty sure Evolve are around that figure too. A couple of hundred quid will pay for two tanks for fuel!

Yeah, I'm waiting to hear back from them RE price and then I can get back to my indy, if they can't get close then I'll go to RBM

[E90_M3Ross]

There's also another. BMW indy near me which seems to get good reviews (Iridium Engineering, Hedge End) so I've emailed them for a quote too. If I can save myself £250+ it makes sense to do so.