What did you do to your car today?

bmw335ie90 · 08-07-2023, 10:45 AM

Replaced headlight lenses, painted the inner trim satin black, and removed the shitty plastic projectors and installed G5 BRTs using Lightwerks brackets. My hands and back are still sore!

DIY on how to replace lens.
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2039097

lowrydr310 · 08-07-2023, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by bmw335ie90

Replaced headlight lenses, painted the inner trim satin black, and removed the shitty plastic projectors and installed G5 BRTs using Lightwerks brackets. My hands and back are still sore!

DIY on how to replace lens.
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2039097

This is most excellent. Thanks for the detailed write-up. I've only seen one video that explained this, but the person used a rotary (Dremel) and the cuts looked bad. These look much cleaner. What oscillating tool and what cutting blade did you use?

I have the metal projector brackets but haven't had the time to do this job yet. I was also planning on using the G5-BRT. I recently learned they were upgraded/redesigned to use a curved shield for a flatter cutoff beam.

RealJ22 · 08-07-2023, 12:04 PM

Not too bad for $300

bmw335ie90 · 08-07-2023, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by lowrydr310

This is most excellent. Thanks for the detailed write-up. I've only seen one video that explained this, but the person used a rotary (Dremel) and the cuts looked bad. These look much cleaner. What oscillating tool and what cutting blade did you use?

I have the metal projector brackets but haven't had the time to do this job yet. I was also planning on using the G5-BRT. I recently learned they were upgraded/redesigned to use a curved shield for a flatter cutoff beam.

Oscillating tool idea came from here

I used this specific one, it cut like butter on the lowest setting using the wood/metal cutter.
Corded 4-Amp Variable Speed Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit with Soft Case https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-4-Am...ase/5013009047

The BRT output is great, the blue coating makes the projector look pretty sweet also. Not sure about the curved shield though.

colorado.e9x · 08-08-2023, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by RealJ22

Not too bad for $300

Where on earth are you finding Arc 8s for $300 😭

John 070 · 08-08-2023, 05:58 AM

She suggested we drive the 335 on a 170 mile round trip on Sunday.

This car has been in the household for almost 17 years.

Because of our driveway, I can never really get her out.

Since I junked the 1998 Maxima this year, I am able to squeeze the two other cars onto the "pad" which allows the 335 to back out.

The E92 just never gets old. It has such great road manners and she did 27 mpg overall, 31 half way up, and 29 all the way up. I'll never regret purchasing the 335. Although, I do wish I were 17 years younger haha

RealJ22 · 08-08-2023, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

Where on earth are you finding Arc 8s for $300 😭

One had a bend and were listed for $400. I told him $300 and I’ll get them today lol.

GavinE91 · 08-08-2023, 07:54 PM

Alignment to Factory specs. (Check)
Both front tie rods siezed, replaced (Check)
E91 driving like a beauty (Check)

Next on the checklist, 100k service!

oVeRdOsE. · 08-10-2023, 02:05 PM

N54 115k km (72k miles) , should I do the rear main seal ''while I'm there'' ???

From my reading, yes, but lately I have few folks saying no, since the risk of leaking is high.

I have the seal in hand, Mahle brand, and I'm using bimmer barn trick, use high temps RTV from JB weld.

RealJ22 · 08-10-2023, 06:06 PM

Cleaned and put 2 wheels on / mounted

chris_flies · 08-10-2023, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw335ie90

Replaced headlight lenses, painted the inner trim satin black, and removed the shitty plastic projectors and installed G5 BRTs using Lightwerks brackets. My hands and back are still sore!

DIY on how to replace lens.
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2039097

This has me really itching to do this on my car. The insides of one lens are all cracked, the other is pristine somehow. Great job!

Ordered a set of Vredestein Hypertrac All-Seasons, got an appointment for next Tuesday. Replacing a now worn set of Indy 500's. Reviews looked great, and the price was right. Going to have the car aligned as well since I raised the rear. Getting it ready for the move to California in a few weeks!

RealJ22 · 08-11-2023, 01:29 PM

Some asshole decided to give me a love tap this morning and leave.

colorado.e9x · 08-11-2023, 05:50 PM

Replaced the sound system in my friends 390k mile 325i. Soo much better! Every single speaker was blown lol. Found out the amp is blown too. Anyone got HiFi amp for sale?

fazm · 08-11-2023, 08:09 PM

Womp womp. My A/C died today. I'm considering buying a used compressor on ebay and going full send.

Thoughts?

Also lol it was like 112 here today.

StradaRedlands · 08-11-2023, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RealJ22

Some asshole decided to give me a love tap this morning and leave.

NO-LIKE like given... people are the worst.

fazm · 08-11-2023, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by fazm

Womp womp. My A/C died today. I'm considering buying a used compressor on ebay and going full send.

Thoughts?

Also lol it was like 112 here today.

Also, found a nice little DIY. Kudos to this fine forum citizen:

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=906928

RealJ22 · 08-11-2023, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

NO-LIKE like given... people are the worst.

Luckily I still have some paint left over and I can fix it myself.

Wasn’t too happy.

colorado.e9x · 08-11-2023, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by fazm

Womp womp. My A/C died today. I'm considering buying a used compressor on ebay and going full send.

Thoughts?

Also lol it was like 112 here today.

I can't tell you how many other cars parts live on in my 330. The key is to find the highest production date you can with the lowest mileage possible. In your case, preferably from a location that doesn't need A/C year round, and doesn't get a lot of gridlock traffic. With a little research you can find the perfect donor 🫡

RealJ22 · 08-11-2023, 10:55 PM

Did quite a few arts and crafts today

StradaRedlands · 08-11-2023, 11:35 PM

I'm prepping to change brake fluid tomorrow, so jacked it up tonight to make for a faster job in the morning. Whilst up in the air I did the golf tee mod. Tomorrow I'll install the alarm siren and get the brake fluid freshened up.

3/16 ball bearing in snug:

Little bulge in the line where it's happy to see me:

Hoody007 · 08-12-2023, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

Replaced the sound system in my friends 390k mile 325i. Soo much better! Every single speaker was blown lol. Found out the amp is blown too. Anyone got HiFi amp for sale?

I have the Hifi amp from my 2011 if you’d like it. PM me!

StradaRedlands · 08-12-2023, 03:41 PM

Well this is a bummer... there's an extra bracket to hold the alarm siren that I didn't realize was a thing. But it is indeed a thing. Annoyed that the siren didn't have one, more annoyed that I didn't notice it needed one. $18 from FCP, but will have to wait till my next order.

As for the brake fluid, I tried using a pressure bleeder and pretty much nothing. So resorted to the tried and true option of having your kid stomp on the brake pedal. Success! Fluid is ollllld. It's the NLA Ate blue fluid which I loved back in the day. But that hasn't been available in NA for a decade or so. Definitely time to change! It came out more black than blue! That's the old fluid in the Gatorade bottle on the left:

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bmw335ie90 Lieutenant 576 Rep 451 Posts Drives: 2011 335i M Sport Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Norcal iTrader: (0)	Replaced headlight lenses, painted the inner trim satin black, and removed the shitty plastic projectors and installed G5 BRTs using Lightwerks brackets. My hands and back are still sore! DIY on how to replace lens. https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2039097
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RealJ22 Captain 1190 Rep 830 Posts Drives: E92 CT200h Cayman Boxster RC Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: WI / AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Not too bad for $300 __________________ Long Beach Blue E92 with Carbon Fiber Roof Build Thread
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GavinE91 New Member 24 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2006 325xiT Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: mn iTrader: (0)	Alignment to Factory specs. (Check) Both front tie rods siezed, replaced (Check) E91 driving like a beauty (Check) Next on the checklist, 100k service!
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fazm First Lieutenant 627 Rep 352 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW E91 xDrive Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (2)	Womp womp. My A/C died today. I'm considering buying a used compressor on ebay and going full send. Thoughts? Also lol it was like 112 here today.
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