[StradaRedlands]

Successful radiator swap! I almost went with the CSF one, but in the end Nissens seem fine. Rein lower hose I bought gave me a LOT of trouble seating to the radiator. I hope it's okay, and am going to keep my eye on it. Radiator was original 2006 with 228,884 miles on it. I've said it before and I'll say it again: Buying cars from the PNW is the way to go. I think the cool temps really let the engine run untaxed. Radiator, water pump, T stat, hoses are all original and only starting needing replacing after bring it down to inland SoCal a couple years ago.

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Debris that came out when I drained. I drained and re-filled last year when I did the MM flange and upper hose, and that was similarly funky. I'll do a full flush when I eventually do the water pump.

[colorado.e9x]

Originally Posted by jsunma

Very nice looking parts.

For some reason I have a craving for bananas now.

Valve cover looked disgusting beforehand. Much better than stock mag

[JB20DGM]

Finally got around to doing a fluid, filter/pan change on the ZF transmission. Also went ahead and did the mechatronic seals, harness seal and since I was in there went the extra distance and changed out all of the solenoids. Not the worst job, just have to take your time. Followed the ZF docs that came along with the parts and filled it all back up with ZF LG6 fluid. And per the docs with the solenoids, reset the adaptations along with telling the controller that it had new fluid in it. So far shifts a lot better, still want to run through ZFs adaptation re-learn procedure though.

[E93Seattle (Racerbruce)]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Successful radiator swap! I almost went with the CSF one, but in the end Nissens seem fine. Rein lower hose I bought gave me a LOT of trouble seating to the radiator. I hope it's okay, and am going to keep my eye on it. Radiator was original 2006 with 228,884 miles on it. I've said it before and I'll say it again: Buying cars from the PNW is the way to go. I think the cool temps really let the engine run untaxed. Radiator, water pump, T stat, hoses are all original and only starting needing replacing after bring it down to inland SoCal a couple years ago.

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Debris that came out when I drained. I drained and re-filled last year when I did the MM flange and upper hose, and that was similarly funky. I'll do a full flush when I eventually do the water pump.

well done strada -
did you replace the radiator due to leaks? miles?

your PNW comment is true - mild climate with very little snow; it rains on occasion up here but i always find weather windows to go top-down.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by E93Seattle (Racerbruce)

well done strada -
did you replace the radiator due to leaks? miles?

your PNW comment is true - mild climate with very little snow; it rains on occasion up here but i always find weather windows to go top-down.

The upper fitting was starting to let go... small hairline crack on predicted my future! Seventeen year old parts don't owe me a thing!

Also big benefit of PNW is they don't salt the roads due to drainage into hatcheries and water supplies. HUGE plus! Everyone says Cali cars are the way to go, but I think getting from PNW is better!

[GnomeChild]

Installed my Custom M3 DCT cluster in last night courtesy of LMB335IS. It took nearly 3 months of going back and forth, waiting on the custom gauge faces, etc but I think the end result was well worth the wait

Truly 1 of 1 and to my exact specifications. I couldn't be happier

[GnomeChild]

Originally Posted by bmw335ie90

Mounted style 32s from my old e39. I think I like them more than the Arc 8s that came off

Been a while since I've seen 32s
Takes me back to my e39 days!

Originally Posted by E92_William

Had my E92 paved around with asphalt by the HOA aswell as my brothers G37…. The road was scheduled to be asphalted the 12th and today the 10th they decided to do it at 10 in the morning and sent an email to move the cars parked in the street (e92 is not my daily) since I obviously was at work they just went and paved around leaving where the cars are, unpaved.

The cars are full of asphalt rocks, dust and the g37 some of the rocks when we popped the hood, came off and took clear coat with them. Lennar and the company that runs the HOA are gonna hear about us.

In case you needed any more reasons to not buy a place with an HOA

I am sorry to hear

HOAs are utter bullsh*t; nice for the 5% of the time the benefits come in handy but an outright nuisance the other 95% of the time. Also $500/m for the honor/privilege to being policed/harassed in/about your own home. Yeah no thanks!
Never again!

Originally Posted by KKevin

The orange at night is so iconic

Yep
I'm going to miss it

Originally Posted by RealJ22

I put my rack on (bike as well) which was a little nerve wracking with the carbon roof.

Finally refinished the vents and the front lip.

It's been ages since I last had my rack installed. Just bought a Thule basket cause Amazon was running a deal I couldn't pass up. Hopefully get some good use out of it this summer with camping, etc
I've got to actually get some use out of it so I don't become a hardparker

Originally Posted by E91_AKD

Finishing the fenders, front and rear bumper. Then install bumper lower inserts and rear spoiler. Arkym front lip was received but had to return as the lip was cracked in the middle. Noticed whoever the delivery driver was stacked multiple boxes on top as I can see how smashed it was. Glad the seller sent a picture of box before shipping as reference so my dispute with FedEx went smoothly and they are covering my $800.

Been a while since I've seen Salad Shooters. These ones take me back to the e30 days.
Interesting choice but looks good

Originally Posted by whyzee125

Installed my new M3 cowl (finally!) as I kept breaking the stock one with the M3 strut brace, new upper windshield molding, new wipers, and spark plugs. They were all little things but I've been too busy to wrench at all lately so it was very cathartic

I have the M3 bars but never experienced my cabin cowl breaking, wow! Alongside my Cluster I also adjusted my wipers finally, my windshield cowl, wiped down/cleaned/reconditioned the plastic, got that whole area nice and pretty

Also adjusted/replaced my side skirts/mounting brackets/clips. One mod at a time, one weekend at a time

[E93Seattle (Racerbruce)]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

The upper fitting was starting to let go... small hairline crack on predicted my future! Seventeen year old parts don't owe me a thing!

Also big benefit of PNW is they don't salt the roads due to drainage into hatcheries and water supplies. HUGE plus! Everyone says Cali cars are the way to go, but I think getting from PNW is better!

well said strada -
my recent purchase (dec) of my beloved 2013 335is e93 n54's provenance looks like this:

-initially delivered to and sold in honolulu in may 2013
-next stop was renton wa (fatefully near me!) for appx 5-6 yrs
-next stop was san jose (campbell) where i flew down, fell in love and drove her home to the seattle area (went pch all the way to mid-oregon and then hwy 20 to i-5 n to seattle) to stay away from i-5's southern oregon mountain passes in the dead of winter....

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by E93Seattle (Racerbruce)

well said strada -
my recent purchase (dec) of my beloved 2013 335is e93 n54's provenance looks like this:

-initially delivered to and sold in honolulu in may 2013
-next stop was renton wa (fatefully near me!) for appx 5-6 yrs
-next stop was san jose (campbell) where i flew down, fell in love and drove her home to the seattle area (went pch all the way to mid-oregon and then hwy 20 to i-5 n to seattle) to stay away from i-5's southern oregon mountain passes in the dead of winter....

My 330i made the reverse trip:

Seattle from 05-09
Portland from 09-21
Redlands from 21 to the present!

And I mis-spoke: Water pump was changed out at 140k.

[StradaRedlands]

I spied an E90 with a hood switch for an alarm on the LKQ/PYP site, and rushed over within an hour. Unfortunately it had already been in the yard for a week and someone got to it first. Siren and switch were both pulled, but for some reason they left the ultrasonic dome sensor. Anyway, it and the louvered housing are mine for $19! I'm one third of the way there!

[GnomeChild]

I've got some extra wiring harnesses for that and may have some of the extra bits somewhere if you're interested lol

Unless this is for the 06 then you're already prewired

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by GnomeChild

I've got some extra wiring harnesses for that and may have some of the extra bits somewhere if you're interested lol

Unless this is for the 06 then you're already prewired

Yes, it's the '06, so I just need the hood switch and wheel well siren.
Would definitely be interested if you had those. Bummed that I was so close to getting the pieces... those things are surprisingly rare at the wrecker. I could buy them off of ebay, but what's the fun of that!?!?!

[E93Seattle (Racerbruce)]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

My 330i made the reverse trip:

Seattle from 05-09
Portland from 09-21
Redlands from 21 to the present!

And I mis-spoke: Water pump was changed out at 140k.

one degree of separation!

[colorado.e9x]

Forgot to add this the other day. Picked up the headers and valve cover for the 330 in the 328

Why have two N52 powered E90 xi's? Couldn't tell ya. But it is so fun experiencing how vastly different the two are

[RealJ22]

Went to our hosted cars and coffee event and finally wrapped my B pillars.

[mattanderson]

Cut and soldered the leads of my front brake wear sensor together to delete the brake wear sensor now that I'm swapping pads back and forth for track duty.

Also installed E30 (et al.) front strut mounts to raise the front ride height 1/2" after the Pro Kit springs lowered it a little more than I wanted. The Pro Kit originally dropped my car 1.75" front and 0.75" rear vs. stock non-Sport springs (1 finger gap all around), and now it's back up to 1.25" front and 0.75" rear lower than non-Sport (2 finger gap front + 1 finger rear).

I like having some rake (e.g., measured at the rocker panel), but I also like the look of a slightly larger wheel gap up front, as BMW intended. Pretty happy now.

[mattanderson]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

Forgot to add this the other day. Picked up the headers and valve cover for the 330 in the 328

Why have two N52 powered E90 xi's? Couldn't tell ya. But it is so fun experiencing how vastly different the two are

Curious if you can expand on what makes them vastly different. I love the N52.

[E92_William]

Figured out how to code out adaptive headlights on the e92 and also make the light push of the turn signal stalk do more than 3 blinks, now set to 6. Next up I want to try getting rid of the seat belt chime and I’ll apply these except for the adaptive delete to the e91.

Also code the transmission back to a zb for the 328i as the one for the x3 is shifting kind of jerky and odd, just trying to make it work okay with the probably very worn seals in the valve body

[colorado.e9x]

Originally Posted by mattanderson

Curious if you can expand on what makes them vastly different. I love the N52.

Without making a full list, basically my 328 is bone stock while the 330 is heavily modified

[oVeRdOsE.]

Originally Posted by mattanderson

Curious if you can expand on what makes them vastly different. I love the N52.

same question. I have a bone stock e91 and a 335 FBO @ 19psi and despite the power band, they are very similar in daily drive, both 6mt.

[eljay]

Has anyone bought cheap jack pad lift supports? Part number is 51717123311.
I just wonder how does the rubber feel. I am contemplating replacing mine and see some very cheap options, but worried that it will just crumble at first sight.

[lowrydr310]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

same question. I have a bone stock e91 and a 335 FBO @ 19psi and despite the power band, they are very similar in daily drive, both 6mt.

Similar thing here; had both a 325i auto no-sport and 330i 6MT sport and they're very similar, but different exactly as expected. I got rid of the 325i and now have a 335i E93 auto sport suspension. I'm not blown away by the power of the 335, but I suspect much of that is because the E93 is 400lbs heavier. It's no slouch, but not exactly melting my face off. The difference in low end torque and where it comes on is most noticeable, and loads of fun. Though last week when a vacuum line split and I lost boost, I realized how powerful the N54 is when the turbos are working.

Once I get the basic maintenance sorted (plugs, coils, pulleys, belt, vacuum lines, OHFG/OC gasket, VCG) I may go aftermarket charge pipe, bigger intercooler, and MHD 1+, guessing that will wow me over the 330i.

I don't plan to get rid of either of these cars. Nothing new comes close to the power and ha dling and feel, not without spending way too much money.