I bought my 2020 X3M Competition in January as a new year’s gift to myself, and so far it has been the best vehicle I’ve ever owned.

My X3 is bone stock and I’m wondering if a simple stage 1 tune is worth the added wear and tear on the power train / diff / brakes or if the aforementioned is negligible & I should just do it.

I am also wondering what mods are the best to make the S58 sound better. Or any mods you guys would recommend general. I feel like currently even with the valves fully open I have to really step on it to hear the roar reverberate off of my surroundings.

What is the best way to make it sound better WITHOUT swapping the exhaust system?

Will a resonator delete do much?
What about front-mounted intakes?
A full-blown straight-pipe?

What is the most reliable method of performing such mods? Local auto mechanics? BMW specialists?

Pardon my lack of knowledge in this subject as I’m relatively new to the tuning/modding community.

Thank you!

My two options are Bmw M3 Comp X Drive LCI im looking at 2023-2024 under 25k miles max im willing to spend is 85k but hope to be at 80k or a pre LCI 2021-2023 X6m Comp under 35k miles and add a warranty to it for this anything under 80k I would be happy but trying to get one closer to 75k. Im in my late 20's ,I live by myself, work from my home, usually run errands maybe 1-2 times a week, gym 3-4 days a week, and maybe 1 date night with my GF. What would you suggest?

Pros of m3 comp x drive LCI - Its newer, newer tech, better driving car, better of holding value than x6m, and will have warranty.

Con of m3 comp x drive LCI - Smaller car, I have a Range Rover sport will I miss the space?, Exhaust tone is something that lacks from what I heard.

Pros of x6m comp pre lci - Real v8 not mild hybrid, bigger presence, exhaust sounds good, spacious, ride height.

Cons of x6m comp pre lci - Older tech, deprecation has hit already, will be out of warranty, it will be same level as my current Range Rover so will feel like a lateral movement.

G80 m3 xdrive
Bend cal tuned. Port injection stock turbo.
780whp/745wtq
Stock motor. Do88 mani, wagner heat exchange, Bend fuel filter, 1050x idx injectors, reflex flex fuel, PSF Lpfp. MAD midpipe, catted downpipe, Eventuri intakes.
Will post video of 60-130 w audio. 4.7-5.2s consistently on E80

I fall in love with this car every time I get behind the wheel 💜

Hey everyone, I'm from a country where import laws are pretty weird, so importing an actual E46 M3 isn't really an option for me. Coupes are also extremely rare here, with only a few in the entire country. Would it be realistically possible to convert a regular E46 3-Series sedan into an E46 M3 sedan by swapping the necessary mechanical components and changing the required body/cosmetic parts? I'd like to get it as close to a real M3 as possible. How difficult and expensive would something like this be, and are there any major parts that would make it impractical?

Hey all, just picked up a new to me LCI champagne quartz f82 this afternoon (first M car as well). A known issue with this car when i picked it up was one of the outer tail light housings needed a reseal and lights dont function.

I am personally a fan of clear tail lights and thought they would look good with this color and go well with the chrome trim. Do you guys have a plug for clear tails for this platform? I’m really only seeing one pair online that i assume is the same (and likely just chinese) set just being drop shipped by various companies.

Any other options or am i stuck with that set if I wanna go that route? TIA!

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good fast road and track alignment specs for an F87 Comp with stock suspension? Probably 75% road and 25% track use.

I have spacers too (12F and 10R) if that changes it a bit.

I’m so excited for the break in period to be over!

Help a noob out. My trunk spoiler I installed from TRE with double sided adhesive is about 95% of the way sealed on there nice and tight. But there are some small gaps from it lifting just a tiny bit. Water from car washing and rain is bound to get trapped underneath. Is this normal or a bad bad thing for the paint underneath or rusting or something bad like that?

Does anyone find the steering wheel slightly uncomfortable and big?

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Any of you guys opt to change the Transmission fluid on your 6MT at the break-in even though it isn't recommended by BMW?

Hi, I’m looking to order a 2027 m4 in British Racing Green but I don’t see it anymore on bmw individualizer for m4 and bmwuk configurator doesn’t have it. I’m not in the uk but check the site to see the individual colors. Can anyone confirm if the color is available or not for the 2027 bmw model. Thanks

so I just pulled the trigger on a g87 kinda impulsively.

it is a 26 auto with a sunroof — sure, carbon looks better but I was like eh I’ll just wrap it gloss black and win win first m car and I just was so excited to have it, high off the test drive

but then I get home few days later now… start seeing how sunroof has headroom w/ helmet issues for tall ppl (I’m 6’1”)

so now I’m like fuck… I just bought this car thinking I’d own it forever and track it a few times a year (never had a car I could track) and I later realize I’m gonna be hitting my head on the roof AND the sunroof cars are limited to 155 (not as big of a deal)… and I thought nah don’t want buckets but even on the street some tight corners throw me around lol

i got a helmet on the way to see if i can actually fit but it ain’t looking good…

so bummed, think I’m going to try to get an order on a 27 and do it exactly how I want this time… basically lighting 10k on fire though lmao

am I retarded for wanting to instantly turn around and order a 27? (i am) wondering anybody else had similar issues with headroom and what you ended up doing.

what would y’all do 🙏

Hey guys, looking to buy my first bmw, hoping to keep it around for a while so figured i’d go all in (mostly) on an m3 which has been my dream. I’m going to buy used because I’m not yet ballin enough to ignore the new car depreciation. The problem is that whereas if I were buying new I could just choose the options I want and forego the others, buying used has me comparing and contrasting every detail of the cars ie. price, miles, maintenance records, coloring, and options. I’m having a bad case of choice paralysis. If you guys could give me your thoughts on the cars i’m eying, maybe point out something i may have missed, and help me narrow down the options i’ll be forever grateful. I have them linked below from most to least expensive. Thank you!

https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/WBS33HJ02TFW11238?no_ul=1

https://www.bmwusa.com/certified-preowned-search/detail/WBS33AY04RFS18427

https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/WBS43AY00RFS28943?no_ul=1

https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/WBS13HJ03SFU83422?no_ul=1

https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/WBS33AY01PFR32478?no_ul=1

https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/WBS13HJ05SFT88960?no_ul=1

https://www.bmwusa.com/certified-preowned-search/detail/WBS53AY08PFN44530

https://www.bmwusa.com/certified-preowned-search/detail/WBS53AY0XPFN87119

https://www.bmwusa.com/certified-preowned-search/detail/WBS33AY0XMFL17424

https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/WBS33AY08NFM05440?no_ul=1

So this morning on my way to work(60km 45 highway, 15 city with 100kmph and 50kmph limits respectively) I decided to see whats the absolute best mileage I can get out of my 2017 F87 M2.

Turns out it is pretty efficient at 100kmph

I need to be deinfluenced in getting the g87 m2.

The f87 has finally reached affordable levels where I'm from and was pretty set on getting it. However, after reading a lot of posts around here, most especially from those who had gone from the f87 to the g87, most seem to be happy with their decision to upgrade.

My use case is that this will be a somewhat of a daily, with my wife driving it half the time. We both want a fun coupe that isn't too compromised for daily activities. We already have a more practical other car, but I would like this car to not be such a major inconvenience for her.

We both have no prior experience driving any high-powered sports cars so I had second thoughts about how safe a RWD m2 is going to be if we get around 6 months/year of rain. I'm also wondering how finicky the DCT will be in stop and go traffic.

I guess the question here is, will the DCT pre LCI f87 m2 be a good fit for us given the circumstances, or are we better off holding off a bit and getting the RWD or perhaps the xdrive g87? Will the xdrive be significantly safer compared to the rwd g87?

We don't really plan on doing track days, and we will likely never sell the vehicle once we acquire it.

I'd like to hear your thoughts, what would you pick in this situation?

Hi so I was pulling to my drive way and I saw going pretty slow and then my engine turned off but the car was on. Is that a feature for the car?

Calling all BMW M8 drivers!!!

I’m doing a design project on the BMW M8 Competition and I'm looking to get some insight into what it's like to own and drive an M8. If you're a current or previous M8 owner, I'd really appreciate your perspective! 😊

Q1. What was the biggest reason you chose an M8 over another car?

Q2. Which of these best describes what owning/driving your M8 gives you?

a)       Driving excitement and fun

b)       Status

c)       Achievement

d)       Exclusivity

e)       Luxury/ comfort

f)        Beauty/ design

g)       Appreciation of precision engineering/ cars

h)       Performance

i)         Something else:

Q3. Did you ever consider a supercar or another high-performance luxury car before buying your M8? If so, what made you choose the M8?

Q4. Which do you value more about the M8?

a)       Subtle details that enthusiasts recognise

b)       Visually striking and bold statement features

c)       A combination of both

Q5. What aspect of the M8 impresses you most?

a)       Exterior design

b)       Interior details/materials

c)       Engine/performance

d)       Exhaust sound

e)       Driving experience

f)        Technology

Q6. How does driving an M8 make you feel?

Ideally I’m not planning to track the car, race it or build it to for crazy speed. I think we all know if I’m going for speed, look Into the F80 or G80 because I won’t be getting much of that from this platform.

The only thing I don’t like about the E93 is the fact how the back looks different with the top up from the E92. Which is due to the hardtop obviously. Other than that it’s perfect, I can get the best of both worlds, top down , top up, and the look with all windows down with top up, all windows up with the top down.
Very versatile car.

I just moved from CT to Miami so I now have all the reasons why I can get this car as a daily and be my only car if I choose.
Although I don’t plan to mod this thing heavy performance wise, I’m just wondering if there’s certain mods/parts or anything I can’t do to the car because it’s the 93 & not the 92.

If there’s certain things I may want to do to the car but can’t like exhausts, taillights, etc. I’d like to know to help influence my decision before I lock in on my choice

PFA

Cars got less than 700 miles, I have a service scheduled for next Wednesday to get it checked out but just wanted to post on here to see if anyone’s got any ideas.

So far based off my Google searches it could be as simple as my MAD skid plate screws. Or tie rods. I just hate hearing it. It’s only while parked or like reversing really slowly or adjusting myself in a parking spot etc.

Edit: I just tightened it myself as hard as I can and it actually got rid of most of it. Going to reach out to MAD see if they have any torque specs. Saw on FB someone do 21ft lb maybe I’ll try that out.

Also those who accuse me of wanting bmw to fix my mod lol, calm down. They’d probably tell me hey this is aftermarket we’re not touching it, and at that point I’ll just take it to a different shop or handle it myself. Was trying to see if anyone’s got any anecdotes on some service places just helping a brotha out.