[colorado.e9x]

Originally Posted by 3PedalJake

Imagine my surprise to learn we both went about solving an issue the same way When you say delay how long are you talking about? I hold the button for 2 seconds or so and the door opens. It's not the most elegant solution but won out over carrying the discrete opener remote and doing another mirror retrofit.

good man
I'll have to time it. I'll get back to you on that

[lowrydr310]

Originally Posted by 3PedalJake

Imagine my surprise to learn we both went about solving an issue the same way When you say delay how long are you talking about? I hold the button for 2 seconds or so and the door opens. It's not the most elegant solution but won out over carrying the discrete opener remote and doing another mirror retrofit.

If it's just a matter of replacing the homelink PCB inside the mirror, that doesn't count as a retrofit!

I'm going to look for one, there are a few newer 5ers (2012+) and various X3s and X5s at the local junkyard that I might check out. I'd like to find an alarm module too; I don't care about the sensors so much but I want the beep when locking doors and wouldn't mind the alarm if a door is opened.

The homelink bridge is $30 but that is my last choice.

[lowrydr310]

Originally Posted by DBShiznit

I get a cyl 6 misfire if I get a bad rain storm as I don't have a cowl panel. Is it possible this could be your case?

No, I have the cowl panel in place. I didn't get a SES light or anything, just a stored code for the misfire. I'll have to pull up INPA and get the freeze frame data. I suspect it's one of the new (used) injectors as the plugs and coils should be fine.

I'm on the original MSD80 DME, 170K miles, so I haven't ruled out the possibility of bad MOSFETs. If I can find a cheap MSD81 I may go that route, otherwise I will consider replacing the MOSFETs. I have a bunch of timing corrections across all cylinders, sometimes up to 4 degrees. I plan to replace injectors anyway, but perhaps the MOSFETs are causing these issues too.

[M-technik-3]

Installed my hatch lift struts tonight. Nice simple 5 minute job,

[colorado.e9x]

Originally Posted by lowrydr310

If it's just a matter of replacing the homelink PCB inside the mirror, that doesn't count as a retrofit!

I'm going to look for one, there are a few newer 5ers (2012+) and various X3s and X5s at the local junkyard that I might check out. I'd like to find an alarm module too; I don't care about the sensors so much but I want the beep when locking doors and wouldn't mind the alarm if a door is opened.

The homelink bridge is $30 but that is my last choice.

More of an upgrade than retrofit I suppose haha. I just know I really enjoy not dealing with the compatibility bridge. The first one I got was $23 shipped, the second was $35 shipped. Just put the old PCB back in and resell it as a 2011, free upgrade

You'll need the siren that sits in the drivers rear wheel well for the beeps as well as the in cabin module. Hood sensor shouldn't be a problem. If you find two alarm cars I want a set!


Things I did today:
First FLA harness is done

[DBShiznit]

Replaced both rear tires and fresh inspection so I am no longer driving "illegally".

Soon I will be tackling the removal of the rear window tint. It has been getting progressively worse, however I've only benefited from it as it should help the process of removing it. I do have a steamer so here's to hoping that it helps to remove everything without hurting the rear defrosters. The rest of the windows should be easier.

[3PedalJake]

Originally Posted by DBShiznit

Replaced both rear tires and fresh inspection so I am no longer driving "illegally".

Soon I will be tackling the removal of the rear window tint. It has been getting progressively worse, however I've only benefited from it as it should help the process of removing it. I do have a steamer so here's to hoping that it helps to remove everything without hurting the rear defrosters. The rest of the windows should be easier.

I inherited the same when I bought my 325i, the bubble wrap look. I'm guessing anyone who has had to personally remove this crap is very hesitant to put it back on, it's not a fun job.

[DBShiznit]

Originally Posted by 3PedalJake

I inherited the same when I bought my 325i, the bubble wrap look. I'm guessing anyone who has had to personally remove this crap is very hesitant to put it back on, it's not a fun job.

Definitely not but tint has come a very long way. My friend owns a business and they provide life time warranty on the tint now which I find it insane. Do note that he uses the more expensive stuff therefore it lasts much longer and has ceramic properties to keep the heat out.

[eljay]

Originally Posted by 3PedalJake

I had the same issue getting Homelink to work on my new garage door opener. I solved it with this gizmo. Their site gives info on why you can't make older openers work with newer garage doors, new security protocols and such. This thing intercepts the signal and translates to one the new door understands.

https://www.chamberlain.com/homelink...OMELINK+RPTRMC

I can confirm this works.

[eljay]

Originally Posted by DBShiznit

Replaced both rear tires and fresh inspection so I am no longer driving "illegally".

Soon I will be tackling the removal of the rear window tint. It has been getting progressively worse, however I've only benefited from it as it should help the process of removing it. I do have a steamer so here's to hoping that it helps to remove everything without hurting the rear defrosters. The rest of the windows should be easier.

You did do donuts first before you got rid of them, right? Right?

[saucyiwnl]

whats up guys i have an e93 328 and my brother in law is doing my suspension work and i recently found out that i purchased the sachs 311406 and 405 strut which is slightly shorter than the oem version which is weird.
now i am wondering if i should purchase 311 403 and 404 because the height of the strut looks slightly bigger on the photo can someone please help lol thx

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by eljay

You did do donuts first before you got rid of them, right? Right?

Thems the rules!

[3PedalJake]

Originally Posted by saucyiwnl

whats up guys i have an e93 328 and my brother in law is doing my suspension work and i recently found out that i purchased the sachs 311406 and 405 strut which is slightly shorter than the oem version which is weird.
now i am wondering if i should purchase 311 403 and 404 because the height of the strut looks slightly bigger on the photo can someone please help lol thx

311-403 and 311-404 are for standard suspension, 311-405 and 311-406 are for sport suspension. If the new struts look shorter you have standard suspension and yes you should exchange them for -403 and -404.

[lowrydr310]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

2012 5/6 series, some SUVs have gen 4 homelink. It worked immediately with my brand new Chamberlain MyQ garage door. Every E90 came with gen 3, and like you said it doesn't like to work with newer garage door openers. My 330 has gen 3 and I use a compatibility bridge with it, it has a noticeable delay compared to the 328 I upgraded to gen 4 last year

I was looking up 5/6 series mirrors on ebay. The ones listed for 2006-2012 models look just like the mirrors on my E90s. Then there are mirrors for "2012-2016 5 series and 6 series" that have the three buttons but don't have the little LED next to the buttons. Which one do I need?

Maybe that compatibility bridge is the easier solution.

[GoRomeo]

Originally Posted by 3PedalJake

I inherited the same when I bought my 325i, the bubble wrap look. I'm guessing anyone who has had to personally remove this crap is very hesitant to put it back on, it's not a fun job.

Me and you the same 😆. My E90 has the same issue with the rear window. I have been procrastinating this issue for the same exact reason. I have this on my to do list.

[colorado.e9x]

Originally Posted by lowrydr310

I was looking up 5/6 series mirrors on ebay. The ones listed for 2006-2012 models look just like the mirrors on my E90s. Then there are mirrors for "2012-2016 5 series and 6 series" that have the three buttons but don't have the little LED next to the buttons. Which one do I need?

Maybe that compatibility bridge is the easier solution.

It could be depending on your handy skills. The mirror upgrade start to finish took me just as long as the setting up the bridge

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1921544

[oVeRdOsE.]

cleaning the wagon

[Hoody007]

My right xenon has seemed to be a little less bright than I remember it being for the last month or so - finally looked at the light output with the full beams on.

Looks like it’s dying? Doesn’t look like it’s getting bright enough.

[oVeRdOsE.]

Originally Posted by Hoody007

My right xenon has seemed to be a little less bright than I remember it being for the last month or so - finally looked at the light output with the full beams on.

Looks like it’s dying? Doesn’t look like it’s getting bright enough.

other than bad alignment, xenon fading out over time.

My audi are OEM from 2008, starting slowly getting the pink color, still strong enough, better than most halogen. Ill need to change them soon

[Hoody007]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

other than bad alignment, xenon fading out over time.

My audi are OEM from 2008, starting slowly getting the pink color, still strong enough, better than most halogen. Ill need to change them soon

Just ordered XENARC D1S replacements. It occurs to me that all 3 of my BMWs have needed xenon bulb replacement around the 10 year mark. I’m used to them getting pink before they die, guess this is the alternative failure mode?

[DBShiznit]

Originally Posted by eljay

You did do donuts first before you got rid of them, right? Right?

Haha no but I should have! I just try to baby it as I don't want something to break unnecessarily. Once the boat is in motion is when I like to get on it haha

[DBShiznit]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

cleaning the wagon

Looks so good! I'm jealous