Fun M3/M4/M Driving in COVID Time

[Darkmann]

So, what fun stuff did you do with your M cars while locked down due to COVID? I'm on the East Coast (best coast) of the US and I went foliage searching with the M and other modes of transportation I have been blessed to have.

This is my first M car (MY18 M3 ZCP) and I love the heck out of it. I don't let the car sit in the garage waiting for some glory day - I just drive it. COVID essentially stopped my summer travels, so I had to look for other ways to have fun with the vehicles I have been blessed to have. Three really fun COVID free Saturday trips in the ZCP this summer were to Virginia wineries, from Maryland, and they were absolute fun with my lovely wife. Pretty much 98% of the citizens of VA, MD and DE drive on the left lane - having fun with the M3 on the right lane is perfectly OK. We also did the Skyline drive in VA - spectacular if you plan the drive during peak foliage.

Point is that between COVID and all the politics, all of us are likely hyper stressed out at this point. Don't hesitate to take the M out and have some fun.

[ellipsis212]

Did one cruise with some VW friends in Richmond and Williamsburg area. Mostly spent time and money on modding and dialing in the ride.

Done:
Ceramic coating
HREs
KW DDC
New diffuser style
AA EL midpipe
Engine cover
Refinished clear coat on front splitter

In progress:
Brake caliper paint
LCI2 headlights

Looking forward to putting in a few miles before winter wheels go on!

[9M71]

Back in March/April, when NYC went on lockdown, it was pretty nice cruising the highway/ring road around the city with no traffic at all. Those weeks of empty roads and streets were definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Unfortunately the speed cameras were still turned on though, as I unfortunately discovered

[Drj161]

Originally Posted by 9M71

Back in March/April, when NYC went on lockdown, it was pretty nice cruising the highway/ring road around the city with no traffic at all. Those weeks of empty roads and streets were definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Unfortunately the speed cameras were still turned on though, as I unfortunately discovered

I'm in Queens and the lockdown was great. 0 traffic anywhere. but good God have they added so many new speed traps throughout NYC in the past year. It's worse now because the traps used to only be turned on during school hours, now it's on weekdays 6am - 10pm

[TopJimmy]

...made sure BM3 really turned off my VMAX limiter

[smashgordon123]

new wrap - picking up next monday
(gloss urban jungle + full ceramic coat + ceramic coating wheels)

finally upgraded from JB4 to bm3

switched to wanger catted downpipes from gintani catted

fresh clear coat on the carbon fiber hood

switched to race studs

Bimmercode - coded out seatbelt sound and a bunch of other annoying things from the car

[xxHRxx]

MP front splitter

CB bumper cover/Mirror cover/hood&trunk roundel

New exhaust tips from Monaco motorsports

Larger paddel shifters from Autotecknic

as well as some fun times driving around

[Suds]

I’ve managed 15 track days in 2020, 13 since restrictions have been lifted.
I did 7 track days in 6 weekends, woooo!
4 more days scheduled this year.
So yeah, trying to stay healthy and alert.

[Blessm]

Originally Posted by G FLICK

I've managed 15 track days in 2020, 13 since restrictions have been lifted.
I did 7 track days in 6 weekends, woooo!
4 more days scheduled this year.
So yeah, trying to stay healthy and alert.

Originally Posted by G FLICK

I've managed 15 track days in 2020, 13 since restrictions have been lifted.
I did 7 track days in 6 weekends, woooo!
4 more days scheduled this year.
So yeah, trying to stay healthy and alert.

I see you're in Texas. Where do you take it to track?

[Suds]

Angleton at MSR Houston.
Austin at COTA, Circuit of the Americas.
PM me if you want to know the wrong crowd.
There are a bunch of clubs, and some have really good instructors.

[2011ninja]

Originally Posted by 9M71

Back in March/April, when NYC went on lockdown, it was pretty nice cruising the highway/ring road around the city with no traffic at all. Those weeks of empty roads and streets were definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Unfortunately the speed cameras were still turned on though, as I unfortunately discovered

Thanks for heads up
I'm in ct and frequent Nyc

[pokerface]

Mileage on an absolute basis has gone down for me, but fun mileage up (back road cruising, track, etc).

[icegrill]

🥴

[Ef80m3]

I'm in queens and just got my 18 F80, was without a car during lockdown in March/April. But now that I found my car, I've been finding every excuse to take it out. Will be saving up for a crankhub job and stage1 tune after that.

[spuntyb]

That sounds awesome!

I drove to work every day and then some (anesthesiology)

[SCS55]

Car sat pretty much all summer in the garage. When the opportunity to take a week of driving somewhere popped up, the M3 was the obvious choice. I did an oil change, mounted 2 rear PSS's and had an alignment before my wife and I took a 6 day spontaneous road trip.

Central Florida to Mt. Pleasant SC for a cars and coffee. The lowlands in South Carolina coming into Charleston are absolutely beautiful. Then off to Charlotte NC to see our daughter. 59F degree mornings I could really hear the turbos spool up with aftermarket Intakes.
Bumped into a new to him 996 Turbo owner, got a good look at some more 996/997's at another meet. Then up to Norfolk Virginia to see our oldest daughter. Headed home sight seeing The Outer Banks, Savanah Georgia, and Jacksonville Florida. 1700 miles and she purred like a cat. Having 4 doors and a decent sized cabin makes me appreciate the F80.

[Darkmann]

Originally Posted by SCS55

Car sat pretty much all summer in the garage. When the opportunity to take a week of driving somewhere popped up, the M3 was the obvious choice. I did an oil change, mounted 2 rear PSS's and had an alignment before my wife and I took a 6 day spontaneous road trip.

Central Florida to Mt. Pleasant SC for a cars and coffee. The lowlands in South Carolina coming into Charleston are absolutely beautiful. Then off to Charlotte NC to see our daughter. 59F degree mornings I could really hear the turbos spool up with aftermarket Intakes.
Bumped into a new to him 996 Turbo owner, got a good look at some more 996/997's at another meet. Then up to Norfolk Virginia to see our oldest daughter. Headed home sight seeing The Outer Banks, Savanah Georgia, and Jacksonville Florida. 1700 miles and she purred like a cat. Having 4 doors and a decent sized cabin makes me appreciate the F80.

That sounds and feels like fun. I probably have 'till end of the month before the car goes into storage. Two weeks to find a place to drive to!

[XsltAnalyst]

didn't drive much until June but then local BMW club chapter started doing tours again so it was nice to get out and go on driving tours with fellow car enthusiasts.