What did you do to your car today?

DBShiznit · Yesterday, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Just get 'er done already! I'm gonna' say 30 max. I always did it in conjunction with something else like VANOS seals, belt/tensioner, or OFHG, so always had plenty of room in the vicinity. That's the only issue, getting the 10mm socket and extension that fits the best. I always changed the hose as well which was pretty easy. Sometimes pulled the fan for clearance, sometimes didn't.

Agree 100% very easy job. I don't know why but draining the coolant is always my kryptonite. I feels like a PITA for me, setting it up making sure I don't splash etc.

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Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

No worries, it's just thinking out loud on the internet!
Dropping the subrame makes total sense for a turbo job! Man I wish E93s were shipped with the 3SIM to get those few extra horses w/out the turbo.

You can add a throttle body spacer. Apparently adds 5HP and 5% less fuel consumption lol

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Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

SOOOOO GOOD! Do you have sport rear bumper too? Are they hard to find?

oVeRdOsE. · Yesterday, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by DBShiznit

Agree 100% very easy job. I don't know why but draining the coolant is always my kryptonite. I feels like a PITA for me, setting it up making sure I don't splash etc.

You can add a throttle body spacer. Apparently adds 5HP and 5% less fuel consumption lol

SOOOOO GOOD! Do you have sport rear bumper too? Are they hard to find?

tks !

not yet, I found one, but is was missing the driver corner on about 21'' (accident), was close !

I still have my E90 m sport, might do 1 bumper with 2.

Wolf 335 · Yesterday, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by lowrydr310

I also realized my inner tail light was not working. I took the assembly out to change the bulb only to realize on the pre-LCI cars both the inner and outer running lights are LED assemblies that are not replaceable! I can solder and don't mind replacing individual components but I don't see a way to get access without cutting the light apart. A few good slaps with my hand and they're working again.

At some point I want to upgrade the rear lights to the LCI style that are all LED.

Check the wire loom first.

lowrydr310 · Yesterday, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolf 335

Check the wire loom first.

That was the first thing I checked; no obvious breaks or cracks but I didn't inspect any wires within the rubber cover (and on the E93 it's LONG.)

It seems to be the board inside the light itself. When removed from the trunk lid, shaking/tapping it made it work.

I don't mind soldering, but these assemblies appear to be glued together, and I can't separate it without destroying the light. I'll be on the lookout for a set of LCI tail lights.

watchout-everyone · Yesterday, 11:57 AM

Drove 10 miles today to hit 150,000 miles

autoAER · Yesterday, 07:05 PM

Another day, another poorly maintained N54

Time to go to town with some solvent and a wire brush!

StradaRedlands · Yesterday, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by watchout-everyone

Drove 10 miles today to hit 150,000 miles

Just a wee lil' baby!

StradaRedlands · Yesterday, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DBShiznit

You can add a throttle body spacer. Apparently adds 5HP and 5% less fuel consumption lol

Would totally be worth it!

Actually, I'd like to do a 3SIM upgrade on the E91, but adding the proper tune seems a bit black arts.

DBShiznit · Today, 07:23 AM

Didn't do much to the car however the CIC retrofit parts collecting project has started. Thanks to Lowrydr310 I received the head unit via mail yesterday. Found a really good DIY thread from a fellow Bimmerpost member for what's needed with part numbers and a coding walkthrough.

Also through the research I saw that CIC early screens had the protective glass and then BMW decided to ditch the glass and add an anti glare coating to the screens which made me question what to me seems to be a poor decision. I'd much rather have the protective glass scratched and having the ease to buff it than leave scratches all over the screen itself. Not like the screen has touch screen function either. I wonder what the reasoning was behind that decision..

eljay · Today, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

tks !

not yet, I found one, but is was missing the driver corner on about 21'' (accident), was close !

I still have my E90 m sport, might do 1 bumper with 2.

I have a bumper you can practice on...

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2018771

BOWIE76 · Today, 08:01 AM

Bought active tourer 2014 plate 50,000 miles, i got her for
£4000,00 so im treating her to 4 new alloys and 4 new tyres , also 4 brand new discs and pads , so she will handle alot better , good price all in was only £1200.00

BOWIE76 · Today, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by DBShiznit

Agree 100% very easy job. I don't know why but draining the coolant is always my kryptonite. I feels like a PITA for me, setting it up making sure I don't splash etc.

You can add a throttle body spacer. Apparently adds 5HP and 5% less fuel consumption lol

SOOOOO GOOD! Do you have sport rear bumper too? Are they hard to find?

how does one upload photos

oVeRdOsE. · Today, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by eljay

I have a bumper you can practice on...

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2018771

haha, yeah.

I'm not quite sure yet how I'll start.

probably with picture and measurement and see where is the best cut line.

then plastic weld, bondo and paint. a good project ahead.

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