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#215 of 228 M3 in Chicago by david112 Mar 17, 2009 (1:21 pm)
I'm considering an M3 Convertible and it will be my all-year round car. I drive about 23 miles each way from the suburbs to the city. Assuming I get good winter tires (and feel free to recommend any 18 inchers you feel are good), will this work or will I be white-knuckled all winter? I appreciate your thoughts - David Replies to this message: kyfdx (Mar 18, 2009 6:36 am) lostit3 (Mar 18, 2009 8:10 am)
#216 of 228 Re: M3 in Chicago [david112] by kyfdx HOST Mar 18, 2009 (6:36 am)
Replying to: david112 (Mar 17, 2009 1:21 pm) I don't know why an M3 would be any different on winter tires than any other 3-series, other than a slightly lower ground clearance. Is this a new M3 with the folding hardtop?   Winter tires are the key, and, if they fit, I'd recommend 17" winters on dedicated wheels.. My wife drove an '05 330i with soft-top through three Cincinnati winters with no problem, and she really isn't much of a winter driver... and, we have a lot hillier terrain here, than in Chicago... We've used Goodyear Eagle Ultra-Grip and Dunlop WinterSports... both in 17" get-flats....   Don't really know much about run-flats, though, if you are going that direction.   regards, kyfdx Replies to this message: lostit3 (Mar 18, 2009 8:10 am)
#217 of 228 Re: M3 in Chicago [kyfdx] by lostit3 Mar 18, 2009 (8:10 am)
Replying to: kyfdx (Mar 18, 2009 6:36 am) I have an 2005 M3 Convertible without winter tires and I don't bother taking it out when there is snow on the ground. 19 inch performance tires with that much power and rear wheel drive is not ideal for snow. I'm not sure how much snow tires will work but if you are counting on this car to be your everyday commuter during the winter in Chicago...I'd be a bit concerned. And I'd say I'm a pretty decent driver in snowy conditions since I grew up in Boston.
#218 of 228 Re: e46 m3 maintenance [roadburner] by gmonkies Mar 21, 2009 (4:24 pm)
Replying to: roadburner (Mar 09, 2009 5:34 pm) Thanks for the advice but I tried what you said with the window and it still did not work. Any other suggestions? Replies to this message: roadburner (Mar 23, 2009 4:30 pm) gmonkies (Mar 25, 2009 1:53 pm)
#219 of 228 Re: e46 m3 maintenance [gmonkies] by roadburner Mar 23, 2009 (4:30 pm)
Replying to: gmonkies (Mar 21, 2009 4:24 pm) Check out this page- starting at post #19. Replies to this message: gmonkies (Mar 25, 2009 1:53 pm)
#220 of 228 Re: e46 m3 maintenance [roadburner] by gmonkies Mar 25, 2009 (1:53 pm)
Replying to: roadburner (Mar 23, 2009 4:30 pm) Thanks. I have the bentley manual and saw that section before and adjust the window according to the direction. I will try to repeat the steps over again from beginning to end and see what happens.
#221 of 228 SMG by gregory11 Apr 01, 2009 (7:41 am)
Hello! I have a 2002 BMW M3 with SMG that I just bought from a friend. It has over 100k on it. I love this car. But here is the problem. In a manual transmission when you don't depress the clutch far enough and you press down on the gas pedal the car will race some before it goes into gear. This is what the SMG appears to be doing. I am hoping that maybe it just needs and adjustment or some lubrication or something small. Is this a common problem? Is it a big problem? Can you help? Replies to this message: roadburner (Apr 01, 2009 1:37 pm)
#222 of 228 Re: SMG [gregory11] by roadburner Apr 01, 2009 (1:37 pm)
Replying to: gregory11 (Apr 01, 2009 7:41 am) You really need to take the car to a good BMW dealer or indie BMW tech. It could be something simple and it could be something pricey- but you need to have it diagnosed by someone who knows what they are doing. I hope you haven't been using just the throttle to hold the car on hills; that will kill an SMG clutch in no time...
#223 of 228 Re: e46 m3 maintenance [gmonkies] by sal4ever May 08, 2009 (11:15 am)
Replying to: gmonkies (Mar 09, 2009 11:06 am) Hi, I have the same problem on my m3 2003. Would you please tell me what is the part that you have changed ( dealer's part#? or the rubber O-ring). I have seen the slotted screw or plug on the side of the engine block (passenger side) where the oil leaking from. I called the BMW dealer in my area and they cannot see any part in this location!!!. Thanks for your time. Replies to this message: gmonkies (May 08, 2009 11:04 pm)
#224 of 228 Re: e46 m3 maintenance [sal4ever] by gmonkies May 08, 2009 (11:04 pm)
Replying to: sal4ever (May 08, 2009 11:15 am) That is the oil pressure regulator on the passenger side of the block. It requires a flat short head to remove. It's kinda tight so you will need a flex wrench with a flat head socket. Becarefull not to strip the grove on the regulator. If you can't get it off then you will have no choice but to take the exhaust manifold off for more room.   In any case, my friend just gave me another rubber O-ring from his O-ring box, no BMW parts required unless you want to pay the dealer extra $ for the same O-ring that you can get from the parts store. Feel free to let me know if you need anymore help.

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