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My M3 stopped recognizing my Android as a key even though it unlocked fine. When I checked the app, the account wasn't logged in, so after logging in it seems to be working fine now.

It sounds like you're expecting too much based on a short time line. They are giving you reasonable options, even if your travel schedule is set in stone. Use the app and schedule a service appointment farther out.

Detail Boss in north Scottsdale

For some reason, the rear wheels especially right are hard to feel in space when driving. When I had my tint done, the shop owner said that almost every M3 that comes in has curb rash on the rear wheels. The other issue is that the tire is basically flush with the wheel and gives little to no...

These notifications are driving me crazy! I don't need a daily notification in the morning that the car reached the set temperature, just another thing to swipe off my screen. I trust it enough to do its job, just as much as I don't need a daily notification that the car finished charging...

I have my garage door opener and life saving device attached to the back underside of the display with Velcro. It's within arms reach and not visible.

How does the handling compare to stock 19" tires?

Anyone with the new filters care to examine them for the difference? I know it's a headache to get in there again.... but it's for science!

The grip angle isn't that much different with yoke vs wheel at 9/3 o'clock, not enough to make that a design choice at the expense of ease of use. The stock wheel geometry is very comfortable.

Nice setup! I was looking at something similar because it would be even more secure to record audio. That plus an interior view would complete any security needs, especially for police traffic stops. Recording audio such as honking, crashes, and voices seems very worthwhile. Maybe there is a...

LR is the Goldilocks M3

The yoke looks great, oozes futurism. But that's it. There is no functional advantage to driving and turning, it's all aesthetics. The marginal gain of making it easier to see instrument information isn't needed. Function divorced from form, 1 step forward 2 steps backward. Maybe Tesla...

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The red flag is for the installer, not XPEL. Product companies have installer partners but the business and day to day decisions are made by the installer. XPEL can't be at fault for what the installer did to your vehicle. That said, they should reevaluate the qualifications of that...

First try: 50/50 white vinegar and water Then try: 50/50 water and isopropyl alcohol Can you feel it when you rub a finger over it? Then it's etched into the clear coat. Any decent detailer can get this out.

Almost 2 years later. Did you ever have any problems with the tube going underneath the glass?

The salesperson mentioned to me before buying my 2021 M3 that the white seats are slightly more plush than the black (feels like it, too, but still subjective. haven't seen hard evidence on it). My wife has an issue with the white dash being very bright in the full sun, which aggravates her...

If pulling the manual handle might break the glass, then combining the electrical switch with it during the first few degrees of pull increases the chance that the manual release would be triggered too fast. That also takes away from the 'future' aesthetic where features are activated by push...

When I took my M3 to the service center for an unrelated issue, the tech commented during our test drive that the newest models definitely have less wind noise (he owns a an early model).

Has anyone plastidipped the side camera housing? Should the inner area near the camera be left bare? Any tricky parts to this? I could also buy aftermarket covers, plastidip those, and then install.

Can you take a picture?

The side mirrors are very easy to remove and install. I was scared like you at first, but after doing the first side it is safer than it appears. The backing behind the mirror is thick and won't bend when you pry it off as long as you are careful. I didn't use a screwdriver to avoid prying...

I don't have any specific tires for you, but I do know: The stock tires are the most efficient and have the lowest rolling resistance. If you want efficiency, stick with stock. There might be some other tires out there (maybe the new EV ones) that I don't know about, though. Check out...

How about this: Try pressing forward to make the lumbar bladder fully inflate. It should press into you. Then move it to the middle of its vertical range - - press down if it is high or press up if it is low. Once it's in the middle, press back until it fully deflates. Full deflation is...

Last month during the record temps of 115+ Fahrenheit, my uninsulated garage would reach 120 or higher. At the same time, my 120V connection wasn't drawing 12A - - it dropped down to 4A. I was concerned until I researched the Mobile Connector and discovered the operating range is 120F max, so...

The tint should be flush with the edge of the windows. If a naked line is visible, such as this tint job, it's a poor installation. A very small line is okay. I have Photosync installed and there is no line and no space in the corner. The installer is one of the best in my area with 25 years...

I'd buy a set of those, too.

HV Electrical Harness, step 76 For reference, here are the harnesses at question in this conversation. This is a fun read actually.

I've never seen anyone mention that tire. The PS4S is the gold standard for summer tires, especially for overall performance and handling. There are other tires that are better for range, sound, long life etc. If you can get them on sale, do it. If you won't encounter snow, then you don't...

Xpel is probably a better product. Ask them how thick the PPF is and choose the thicker one.

Uhhhh any detail spray should be totally fine on the PPF. Ceramic coat is definitely okay over PPF and it's one of the best protections against the main issue that degrades PPF: UV sunlight.

Is there any issue with heat? The mobile connector max is 120F, and will reduce amps if the temp in the garage is too high. (this happened to me a few weeks ago)

Need clarification. "raised the temp and fan to max" as in the AC isnt blowing cold air, just a large amount of ambient air? Or "turned on the AC" and running the AC fan on max with very cold air?

The ambient lights are also tied to the display brightness. Turn the brightness down if they are too bright at night, though for most people it's probably not an issue. They aren't bright enough to be a distraction, imo.

Took my M3 into the service center for an unrelated issue and as an aside asked about the driver rear handle not being flush. He said it's a known issue but they don't fix it, perhaps there will be a "retrofit" in the future. He discouraged trying to fix it, even after I mentioned people on...

You can buy aftermarket lights for the footwells and puddle lights.

3 occupants (besides driver) knew how to operate the doors while flying 100 ft down an embankment? Color me impressed.

Buy some evaporator cleaner on Amazon, take out filters, splooge it on, wait 15 min, replace filters, profit. Or so I'm told.

50% on front windshield won't darken it up much at all.

GTFO @Bucca1911

The OP LITERALLY asked "... so you can get credit card points."

lol

Credit card points are never NEVER worth a purchase on their own. The cash is better sitting in a high yield checking account.

Has anyone upgraded the center console lights in a 2021 model (one in front under sliding door, one under armrest) with a colored light to match their footwells? If so, anyone problems with the install? They are both in a difficult location to gather force enough to pop them out, but the...

(just realized you said approved body shop, not service center)

Figured it out. Took a pair of pliers, squeezed the top and bottom of the screw, then wiggled it up and down to reset the threads. Luckily there was space to wrap around the edge to do this. The T20 unscrewed with more force required than expected. The passenger's side didn't have this...

When my M3 was new, it had lots of brake dust at first, even with minimal braking. Eventually, it settled down, maybe something to do with the brake pad. As long as the brakes and car are working fine, give it a little more time.

Get 70 on the windshield no matter what. It's the most important one to tint, at that percentage it won't darken the car much at all.

Looking at your pic again, the sunlight is coming from low on the horizon on the left, so there isn't much sun coming in to illuminate the white interior, thus it looks dark. I have 30% on the sides and it really looks different depending on time of day, clouds, angle of camera, angle of car...

Does the CHP not understand how to look up license plate numbers using their own system? There can't be too many Honda motorcycles with plates ending in those numbers (the probability is vanishingly small) and I can't imagine that an electronic system can't search that.