Several E46 M3 questions..

[j2azz]

Ok I have a few questions concerning my M3.

1. Where can I order 10w60 motor oil for my car? I know Bavarian Motor Sports used to carry it, but I think they went out of business??

2. Tom, I like the Breyton Spirits on your car. Roughly what do they run for ($) per rim? Do you know how much they each weigh? I think your M3 looks super sharp with them. You got 19" right? Did they fit to your car, or did you have to use an adapter?

3. Instead of possibly getting new 19" rims for my car, I'm thinking of staying with my OEM 18", however, the way they are plated sux, and it seems just normal driving on the highway (where little pebbles will kick up) will take the paint right off and show that beautiful black base color (looks horrible). How much is it to typically refinish rims such as 18" OEM? Where can I get it done?

4. Anyone install swaybars on their M3? I'm thinking of purchasing the Eibach front and rear sways. I heard it really helps with body roll and improves the handling quite a bit. They don't seem to expensive, so I'm been thinking about it a lot.

5. Now a stupid question. Why do the factory M3 floormats not fit the M3 perfectly? Or did I just get retarded floor mats? The front ones don't cover both velcro circles on the floor due to the way they are cut. To me this is kinda stupid.

6. Can I purchase an extended warrenty on this car? I asked the salesperson when I bought it, and they said no way. However, I have heard of so many bmw owners buying extended warrenty's. Do they just not do it for M cars? If they do, how much does it typically cost? What coverage does it add? (milage etc)

7. Can I tighten the E-brake on my own? Seems to be a little looser than it should be after 21,000 miles. It holds the car, but not too well. Have to pull it up to the last notch to hold it on a moderately steep hill (doesn't seem right to me).

I think thats all my questions for now.. Any help that you could give me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Tom]

1. I thought you can only order the 10w60 from the dealer?

2. Yes, they're 19" and I bought them through tirerack.com, $550 for the fronts and $575 for the rears excluding tires.

3. Most places that I know of will refinish them to look similar but can never duplicate the German paint because they're not yet legal in the states.

4. Don't have this, but Eibach makes great stuff in my opinion.

5. My stock ones fit perfectly, have you considered getting some all weather mats?

6. Not sure about this one.

7. I normally put my car in first gear when I park.

 

[MrElussive]

3.) With proper maintenance (basically just keeping them clean), the wheels should give you years of service without having to re-surface them. In the event that you DO have to have the wheels re-done, it will cost you around $200-$300 per rim, but they will come out looking brand-spankin-new.

7.) I don't know about tightening the E-brake on your own, but a quick trip to the dealership and they'll be glad to tighten up your E-brake. When I first got my car, my E-brake was quite loose so I had my dealership tighten it up when I brought it in....made the car much easier for hill starts (I use the e-brake when starting from a stop on a hill, to stop the car from rolling back). Of course, when you park on a hill, it's absolutely necessary for you to put it in 1st or reverse and let the gear hold the car, THEN pull up the E-brake.