What have you done to your car today?

paradigm · 24 Jul 2016 at 19:48

The Merc just sounds a bit muted and dull, like it wants to make a decent sound, but gets stopped in the process :/

dacads · 24 Jul 2016 at 20:00

Merc could sound better but it's Dodge for me anyday.

P.s I hope to see it around Peterborough

Phemo · 25 Jul 2016 at 12:24

Trying to investigate a brake judder issue with my E90. It's pretty weird in that when braking (even lightly) from 50-60mph or lower it's fine. From 70mph I'll get a weird judder that feels like it's coming from the rear of the car but that may be my imagination. Can't feel anything through the brake pedal.

I know my wheel balancing is ok and suspension bits all seem to check out ok so it's got to be brake related. I changed my rear discs and pads not that long ago...no idea what the condition of the front disc/inner front pads are like though. Don't really want to go buying new discs/pads all round if it isn't going to sort it out though. Best get the suspension bits looked at properly first I suppose.

Akagi · 25 Jul 2016 at 19:08

I'd check the tyres over (condition and pressure) and get the wheels re-balanced first. You might have lost a weight or something.

On Holiday · 25 Jul 2016 at 19:38

Reminded of Acme again

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flinco · 25 Jul 2016 at 20:19

Filmed my week old exhaust. It's still running in and hasn't reached its full potential.

Cleisthenes · 25 Jul 2016 at 20:23

I love this car

[TW]Fox · 25 Jul 2016 at 20:24

flinco said:
Filmed my week old exhaust. It's still running in and hasn't reached its full potential.

What is it's full potential?

shauncr91 · 25 Jul 2016 at 20:28

[TW]Fox;29828287 said:
What is it's full potential?

I'm assuming he means it hasn't bedded in as exhaust notes change as carbon builds up inside.

Cleisthenes · 25 Jul 2016 at 20:32

Is it me or is it a little odd having a noisy exhaust on a 3 series which isn't a M3?

Dis86 · 25 Jul 2016 at 20:33

Think that sounds alright tbh!

rodenal · 25 Jul 2016 at 20:37

Yeah I like it, though I'd hope it quietened right down at a steady speed

I even like the SE wheels coupled with "silly" exhaust combo, makes a change from a 2 litre diesel m sport

flinco · 25 Jul 2016 at 20:39

It is no different in volume to stock at idle, makes a slightly deeper and meaner sound at low RPM / low throttle and then makes a pleasant noise when using more throttle.

rodenal · 25 Jul 2016 at 20:41

Ideal, I miss having a car that makes a nice noise

I'd quite like it just to make any sort of noise to be fair

skippy2421 · 25 Jul 2016 at 20:46

Cleisthenes said:
I love this car

I love your car too......I soo want an Alfa V6. Or any V6 for that matter before they're all replaced by 1.6 or 2.0 turbos.

rodenal · 25 Jul 2016 at 20:50

Careful what you wish for..
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http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mazda-MX3-Coupe-V6-Twin-Cam-1800-5Spd-Manual-/322173941521

(Ok I actually have a soft spot for these)

shauncr91 · 25 Jul 2016 at 20:55

Cleisthenes said:
Is it me or is it a little odd having a noisy exhaust on a 3 series which isn't a M3?

It's not just you.

Cleisthenes · 25 Jul 2016 at 20:57

skippy2421 said:
I love your car too......I soo want an Alfa V6. Or any V6 for that matter before they're all replaced by 1.6 or 2.0 turbos.

What's stopping you?

flinco · 25 Jul 2016 at 20:57

shauncr91 said:
It's not just you.

It's noisy as I'm foot to the floor revving it to 5-7k RPM. I think it's far better than the near silent stock exhaust.

shauncr91 · 25 Jul 2016 at 21:00

flinco said:
It's noisy as I'm foot to the floor revving it to 5-7k RPM. I think it's far better than the near silent stock exhaust.

You don't need to justify it to us, it's your car and your money so do as you please but I personally think loud pipes on a barge are an odd mix unless it's a sport variant already.

At least it isn't a tiny engine like a 318