[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by 3PedalJake

Yeah what DBShiznit said. Explain to Jr. that this is important stuff, life or death even (hyperbole is flying thick out there these days). We'll do whatever we can from here, even Teamviewer in if you run out of cards to play. With your DIY track record this is more like a shoebox to jump than a hurdle.

We've got a good team here, thanks for the offers! Almost there...

[Mitchell431]

Got some new wheels and loaded up the E40 tune! Hopefully soon I'll get some coilovers. (If anyone has some for sale lmk) Pardon it being dusty I have been out from a work incident and haven't washed it 😬

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by Mitchell431

Got some new wheels and loaded up the E40 tune! Hopefully soon I'll get some coilovers. (If anyone has some for sale lmk) Pardon it being dusty I have been out from a work incident and haven't washed it 😬

What wheels are they? They look great on it!

[eljay]

Originally Posted by Mitchell431

Got some new wheels and loaded up the E40 tune! Hopefully soon I'll get some coilovers. (If anyone has some for sale lmk) Pardon it being dusty I have been out from a work incident and haven't washed it 😬

Did you just say that's a dirty car??!

Looks great! Love that colour in the sun.

[DBShiznit]

They looks like my Alzor 030 but in a bronze color?

I agree with eljay, you should see my car....

Received the 034 street sport engine mounts and oil service kit. This weekend I'll be busy for a couple hours. Will be buying an engine support bar as well to assist with the lowering of the subframe since I've read everywhere that the passenger side is terrible to do. I recently did my e82 that is only rear wheel drive and it wasn't fun so I can't imagine xDrive making it any better of a job to do.

[Mitchell431]

It doesn’t look dirty but it’s definitely dusty lol! They are AG m359, powder coated in a metallic bronze!

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by Mitchell431

It doesn’t look dirty but it’s definitely dusty lol! They are AG m359, pweder coated in a metallic bronze!

Thanks... they really look great on that car!

[jadams161]

Worked on my 2011 328xi today. Been chasing a steering issue. I replaced the original PS pump at 140k and unfortunately went with a Lares pump from Rock Auto. Made some noise from day one and leaked fluid from the pressure hose fitting. After a year or so I replaced it via warranty and that one basically did the same thing. So I went to eBay and found a clean low miles BMW PS pump from California ($45). I also bought a new lower steering shaft and high pressure line. To my surprise the shafts lower ujoint was locked up tight. And only moved in one direction (explains the heavy steering feel and lack of centering). Anyway got it all in, steering is silent and works as it should. No leaks and drives nice. Hopefully good for a while!

If you live in a salt, snow area definitely check the lower steering shaft. FCP has a good video explaining how to get it out and once I watched it,the job was fairly easy. Couldn't believe how bad the ujoints is.

[RealJ22]

Did the first oil change on the E90. It needs motor mounts badly.

I am entertaining the idea of trading it for a e46 vert though.

[DBShiznit]

Originally Posted by RealJ22

Did the first oil change on the E90. It needs motor mounts badly.

I am entertaining the idea of trading it for a e46 vert though.

Changed the oil as well and also replaced the worn out motor mounts. I forgot what a difference that makes. Car was so sloppy doing everything and anything. Now it's so much smoother. The transmission already shifted what I though was smooth but man, can't barely feel the shifts now. Although the trans mounts should be next.

[BMW Guy]

Originally Posted by DBShiznit

Changed the oil as well and also replaced the worn out motor mounts. I forgot what a difference that makes. Car was so sloppy doing everything and anything. Now it's so much smoother. The transmission already shifted what I though was smooth but man, can't barely feel the shifts now. Although the trans mounts should be next.

I'm at 102k and I don't think the motor and transmission mounts have been replaced. Should I do that as preventative maintenance or just wait tell they die? The engine is not shaking and the trans is acting ok for the most part besides the occasional rough shift from 2-3 or 3-4.

[BMW Guy]

Going to be installing my Aluminum MM flange in about half an hour! I will post pics of the old one so we can see how bad it was. I also FINALLY ordered my long-awaited rear spoiler:https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-part...als&utm_term=1
I've been wanting to install this from the day I bought my car but wanted to make sure I had most of the maintenance items out of the way first. Scheduled for delivery Wednesday!

[DBShiznit]

Originally Posted by BMW Guy

I'm at 102k and I don't think the motor and transmission mounts have been replaced. Should I do that as preventative maintenance or just wait tell they die? The engine is not shaking and the trans is acting ok for the most part besides the occasional rough shift from 2-3 or 3-4.

The motor mounts could be causing the rough shifting as well as an overdue fluid flush. When was the last time the trans fluid was changed?

[BMW Guy]

Originally Posted by DBShiznit

The motor mounts could be causing the rough shifting as well as an overdue fluid flush. When was the last time the trans fluid was changed?

Ok. I guess that's good to know because I really didn't want it to be solenoids or something like that. The fluid and filter were changed in March of this year. I then did a second fluid change about 1000 miles later to get more of the fluid out. So two fluid changes this year using only ZF products. Unless I need a third change then it looks like motor mounts might be the issue since I have no codes, and the trans is dry so It can't be seals. Will defiantly be putting this on my to-do list. Just found this kit off FCP Euro with trans and motor mounts for only $269:https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...-22116773744kt