[GnomeChild]

Originally Posted by Serf27

That’s what I’m waiting for.
Waiting for a cheap heated sport wheel to pop up then re wrap it.
I have an m4 wheel but instructions to retrofit it are unclear.

You can't use a F3x/F8x wheel because the electric steering spline is smaller than the standard physical connection rack. You can only use the F10 wheel since those still had a mechanical steering rack and the splines are the same as the e9x ones. You'll have to compete with F10 Pre-LCI guys; the wheels alone are $700-1000 based on condition/options because of the demand.

As far as wiring goes, in order to get the F10 controls to work, you'll need an emulator. F10 emits CAN2 signals and does not get read by the e9x CAN1 system, so you'll need a box to convert the signals. The only one I've found has to be imported from Europe and is offered by BCR. It's pricey but seems like the only option. e90post is communist and censors the link but you can google it "BMW F Series Steering Wheel Adapter E Series". They are currently out of stock, no clue if/when they will ever restock. They also have the wiring instructions on the product page. I'd would give you direct links but it just gets censored.

Total cost for a functional F10 wheel retrofit is nearly $1500; close to $2000 if you want to retrofit the heated function as well and "do it right"
Sourcing used parts will save you quite a good amount but good luck sourcing used non-cruise control setup components/stalk module/clockspring, they don't exist



EDIT


A little taste of the wiring instructions; for the full pdf you'll have to google it yourself

[fazm]

I started my valv cover/gasket/plugs/coils/milvs job today. I got through the disassembly in about 4 hours. I sent serf a whole bunch of pics and commentary.

I started the first MILV but somehow slipped the spring off the rocker and had a really great "Oh No." moment. Serf and I started working the problem (he had some suggestions) and I decided to just order the valve spring tool ($80) on amazon and email marty for input.

Marty confirmed I just use the tool to remove the spring, seat the rocker, then re-install the spring. At this point, I'd say just get the dang cool (or borrow mine) if you're doing MILVs.

The tool arrives Monday and I'll get started on the replacement/reassembly. I bet I'll be able to do this job faster next time (may it never be!). It's a fairly big DIY all-in. Thankfully, it is incredibly well documented. The FCP Euro, Auto Repair Guys, Craig Beamer, and Zeiten all had GREAT videos for each part of the job. I'll do an effort post with pics and lessons learned once the car starts back up.

In the meantime, I rented a model 3 on turo. Wonder what that will be like.

[oVeRdOsE.]

Originally Posted by GnomeChild

I'm considering buying a heated wheel and rewrapping it in M-Sport perforations. It won't be my final wheel but may be a good holdover to make sure my heated wheel retrofit works correctly before throwing the F10 wheel/emulator in the mix. Might even swap out the "CD" button with a red M Drive button and flash to IK 1M N54 so I have M Drive and my M3 cluster lights up the green M Drive button...
So many mods so little money....

haha, yeah, same boat, so many mods so little money.

I bought a complete e90 donor , fully loaded to swap all the options in my E91.

starting to get all the diy thread on my excel sheet.

[StradaRedlands]

Picked some parts. LKQ had a car come in with sport wheel and an unexploded airbag, so grabbed that along with some misc parts. I have the wheel and all interior trim in aluminum so if I ever come across the right car can swap out!

I went in looking to grab a oil cooler assembly off of an E60, and still might do that someday, but everything is so trashed I am reluctant to go that route. I'm thinking the housing and cooler are pretty solid pieces, so if I get them used, the rest of the kit isn't too bad. https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...-11428683206kt

[GnomeChild]

That's a fine pickup, simply for the airbag alone
I got my airbag replaced under recall warranty but bastards at the dealer didn't let me keep the old bag

What do the diamond and star button do on the wheel controls? CD/Recirculation?

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by GnomeChild

That's a fine pickup, simply for the airbag alone
I got my airbag replaced under recall warranty but bastards at the dealer didn't let me keep the old bag

What do the diamond and star button do on the wheel controls? CD/Recirculation?

Yep, I'm pretty happy with the haul. I ran the VIN, and no recall on the bag, so good to go! I don't know about the diamond, but star is recirc.

I'll hold onto it for a while, but may eventually release to the wild!

[GnomeChild]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

I'll hold onto it for a while, but may eventually release to the wild!

Is it heated as well? You can easily tell as there should be a blue plug/connector underneath the airbag

I may be... interested... if it is

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by GnomeChild

Is it heated as well?

I may be... interested... if it is

No such luck... I've never actually seen one IRL.

[Serf27]

Originally Posted by fazm

I started my valv cover/gasket/plugs/coils/milvs job today. I got through the disassembly in about 4 hours. I sent serf a whole bunch of pics and commentary.

I started the first MILV but somehow slipped the spring off the rocker and had a really great "Oh No." moment. Serf and I started working the problem (he had some suggestions) and I decided to just order the valve spring tool ($80) on amazon and email marty for input.

Marty confirmed I just use the tool to remove the spring, seat the rocker, then re-install the spring. At this point, I'd say just get the dang cool (or borrow mine) if you're doing MILVs.

The tool arrives Monday and I'll get started on the replacement/reassembly. I bet I'll be able to do this job faster next time (may it never be!). It's a fairly big DIY all-in. Thankfully, it is incredibly well documented. The FCP Euro, Auto Repair Guys, Craig Beamer, and Zeiten all had GREAT videos for each part of the job. I'll do an effort post with pics and lessons learned once the car starts back up.

In the meantime, I rented a model 3 on turo. Wonder what that will be like.

I’m sure they’ll be worth the headache!

[Serf27]

Originally Posted by GnomeChild

You can't use a F3x/F8x wheel because the electric steering spline is smaller than the standard physical connection rack. You can only use the F10 wheel since those still had a mechanical steering rack and the splines are the same as the e9x ones. You'll have to compete with F10 Pre-LCI guys; the wheels alone are $700-1000 based on condition/options because of the demand.

As far as wiring goes, in order to get the F10 controls to work, you'll need an emulator. F10 emits CAN2 signals and does not get read by the e9x CAN1 system, so you'll need a box to convert the signals. The only one I've found has to be imported from Europe and is offered by BCR. It's pricey but seems like the only option. e90post is communist and censors the link but you can google it "BMW F Series Steering Wheel Adapter E Series". They are currently out of stock, no clue if/when they will ever restock. They also have the wiring instructions on the product page. I'd would give you direct links but it just gets censored.

Total cost for a functional F10 wheel retrofit is nearly $1500; close to $2000 if you want to retrofit the heated function as well and "do it right"
Sourcing used parts will save you quite a good amount but good luck sourcing used non-cruise control setup components/stalk module/clockspring, they don't exist



EDIT


A little taste of the wiring instructions; for the full pdf you'll have to google it yourself

A shame. This wheel is almost new and HOT!

Side note, the E7X heating element for the heated wheel is removable.
I may get one of those wheels since they’re more common and remove the heating element and put it on my E90 wheel or am f chassis wheel.

[RealJ22]

Test fit these 20” alpinas. Not sold on them. Have to do some spacers and tire adjustments.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by RealJ22

Test fit these 20” alpinas. Not sold on them. Have to do some spacers and tire adjustments.

I like 'em! I'm not a huge fan of 20s, but those look pretty good.

[fazm]

I got the valve spring off and put the rollers back where they go. Just need to re-seat the spring and my car is no longer broken.... just disassembled

I'm hopeful I can be back in action by the weekend.

It's gonna feel so good to hear the engine come back to life!

[tcphoto]

Just waiting patiently for my Sport bumper to be shipped...first world problems, right?

[neilvan]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

I went in looking to grab a oil cooler assembly off of an E60, and still might do that someday, but everything is so trashed I am reluctant to go that route. I'm thinking the housing and cooler are pretty solid pieces, so if I get them used, the rest of the kit isn't too bad.

I did this swap on my brothers 328 with junkyard parts. E60s, LCI E83 X3s and pre-lci E70 X5s are the most common in yards around me.

I just grabbed the whole unit, changed gaskets and a new hose (If you are manual too then ya you will need that metal pipe as well). Super easy install other than the metal pipe bit

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by neilvan

I did this swap on my brothers 328 with junkyard parts. E60s, LCI E83 X3s and pre-lci E70 X5s are the most common in yards around me.

I just grabbed the whole unit, changed gaskets and a new hose (If you are manual too then ya you will need that metal pipe as well). Super easy install other than the metal pipe bit

Thanks for the info and motivation! I found a couple, but the cars were just trashed so I didn't want to mess with them. Even though the housing is pretty solid state and new gaskets would get it running, I'll just be patient. I practiced pulling the pipe as I have a MT, but the gaskets and rubber were pretty old.. I figure that will be the situation with a junk yard find, so will probably buy new for that. I figure it will be a nice upgrade... of course I just did my OFHG a few months ago!

[neilvan]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Thanks for the info and motivation! I found a couple, but the cars were just trashed so I didn't want to mess with them. Even though the housing is pretty solid state and new gaskets would get it running, I'll just be patient. I practiced pulling the pipe as I have a MT, but the gaskets and rubber were pretty old.. I figure that will be the situation with a junk yard find, so will probably buy new for that. I figure it will be a nice upgrade... of course I just did my OFHG a few months ago!

Pulling that pipe off can be a pain but most cars have the cats cut; of better yet an N52 on the ground.

You can do the pipe with the ex manifold in place with some 1/4" sockets and extensions but you do have to take the waterpump/thermostat out to replace it basically.

I managed to do both that and an oil pan gasket in a day (8ish hours) and it wasnt even my damn car

[BRG_N54]

Replaced the coils on the green car. Removed coils were all dated 12/06, no real issues, not bad for 16 years! Also replaced knock sensors due to fault code.

[bimmermech123]

Originally Posted by neilvan

I did this swap on my brothers 328 with junkyard parts. E60s, LCI E83 X3s and pre-lci E70 X5s are the most common in yards around me.

I just grabbed the whole unit, changed gaskets and a new hose (If you are manual too then ya you will need that metal pipe as well). Super easy install other than the metal pipe bit

I see you are a fellow Ontarian. Which scrap yards do you go to?

[neilvan]

Originally Posted by bimmermech123

I see you are a fellow Ontarian. Which scrap yards do you go to?

I'm around west endGTA /Hamilton so there are a few around here

[bimmermech123]

Originally Posted by neilvan

I'm around west endGTA /Hamilton so there are a few around here

I'm in Hamilton too lol, can't find any scrap yards around here except Kenny-U-Pull which almost never has inventory

[lowrydr310]

Not today, but last week I hit a pot hole and it made a nice picture in my sidewall. I carry a plug kit and compressor, but that wasn't going to fix this. I've even driven (temporarily, short distances) with sidewall punctures that I've patched but this time it was a big flap that I couldn't fix. Since I was far from home, I got AAA to tow me to the only tire shop nearby that was open at the time, and they installed a used tire to get me on my way. Tire was the wrong size, too narrow and sidewall too thick, and it had a bulge in the sidewall but it got me home. Then a few days later I found a perfect matching used tire!

I'm wondering if there's any other damage from the impact, or if I got lucky and it was just the tire that suffered. I don't feel any unusual vibrations and visually the strut and control arms look fine. The rim looks fine too aside from the rubber scuff marks where the tire impacted it. Two years ago I had an issue with high speed vibrations (70+ on perfectly smooth roads) and after two attempts at road force balancing my tires I learned one tire was out of round and no balancing would have countered it. I left it alone thinking I'd just wait until I needed new tires. Well this out of round tire was the one that got the puncture from the pot hole, and it's been replaced. I just don't have any smooth roads nearby to test the new tire out yet to see if that resolved the vibrations.