New member from NH

[The Ronin]

Hey guys.

So I was aware the cruise was approaching, and although I was interested I wasn't sold on going. My engine has issues and I was afraid it would leave me stranded at some point.

I honestly just happened to be getting gas at the Mobil in Epping when I saw pink. Bright pink. Everywhere but the hood. LOL

It was then I knew I must follow this car to the cruise, no matter what the cost. Had a ball. Thanks gang!


PS I was the 95 black m3. I can't post a pic yet as I don't have a host.

[Boosted Euro]

Welcome!! I was in my Girlfriends Daytona Violet M3

[Boosted Euro]

Was this you and your car?? what engine issues are you having?

[ElwaysLate]

YES!!! MORE M3's!!!!! I have the daytona violet M3 that was on black beryn mesh wheels!! I was SO happy to see so many bimmers on the cruise!! I wanted to chat with most of you guys, but circumstances led me other places!! Welcome to us! Hope to see more of your M, and thanks Justin for luring bimmers!!! M3 love!

[Kevinoffroad4x4]

welcome to the site!

[JustMe]

Hey (pics) welcome to the (pics) site man. You should get (pics) some pics up soon. And watch out for subliminal messaging...

[Nocal]

Welcome! Sorry to hear your Bavarian Motor wasn't Werking so well, hope to see you on the next one!

[ShaggyK]

yay more M3s.

welcome to the site.

[bayside blue]

Welcome

[smc0922]

Hmmm... perhaps you saw this car?

[AmmoCan]

welcome!

[The Ronin]

@ SMC... Yes, that was the car

@ Boosted... Yes, that is me and my car.

The car belonged to a Turner employee. I bought it as a project car, knowing it needed work. When I test drove it, there was a very slight knocking coming from the engine. During the pre-purchase inspection I was told that some M3 engines just run noisy and to keep an eye (ear) on it.

After purchase, some other M3 owners noticed that my M3 seemed to have less get up and go than theirs. I paid it little attention. After the first oil change, the engine knock got significantly louder. Eventually what we discovered was that the car was tracked with race fuel and that the thickness of the oil used was masking the sound.

The end of a spak plug had been broken off and what didn't burn up rolled around inside and gouged the walls. The issue is that one cylinder has a compression of about 60 while the others are over 100.

The plan is to either save up for a Metric Mechanic engine or get a decent used. Until that time I drive it and cross my fingers.

[jst_4_kiks]

welcome. nice ride from i can see from the side shot. sucks about the engine noise.

[FCRX7]

Your M3 is gorgeous. I got some really nice shots of it.

[The Ronin]

Yeah, well after we put the proper spark plugs in, the noise went away but unfortunately the damage was done. I try to only "drive it like an M3" every now and then... and so far the engine is holding. The hardest part for me is that I can't spend money fixing the smaller things, because I never know if/when the engine will give.

Regarding the cruise, I hope to be able to post some of the shots I took in the next day or two.

Your M3 is gorgeous. I got some really nice shots of it.

Wow, that's really nice of you to say. Thanks! If I pm you my email, can you shoot me a few pics?