[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by lordnikon

That's the euro cubby. US/Can models don't have it because of some crash laws.

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=486800

You'll basically have to cut out the foam underneath to retrofit it. Not an easy DIY and probably not worth it.

Our E70 and F10 both have something similar. They get used for misc storage. Would be nice to have, too bad they make it so difficult.

[Cal122]

Refinished headlights.
Wet sanded with 400, 600, 800 and then 3000. Followed by 2 coats of 3M Headlight clear coat. These should do until I'm able to source the proper wiring to build the NLA wiring loom and retrofit factory adaptive Xenons!

[Randall]

Originally Posted by E93Seattle (Racerbruce)

perhaps it's the ashtray??

It's my favorite place to keep keys from home/office/etc

[Efthreeoh]

Okay...

Today is the day to attempt a full brake hose replacement on the Z3. I hate brake fluid. A little trepidation here with attempting to crack open 12 hose connections that were assembled at the factory some 27 years ago. I bought the hoses over a year ago - LOL. Been putting this off because I hate brake fluid (did I mention that already?). Yesterday, while changing the engine oil, I presoaked the eight (8) rear hose connections with my go-to penetrant, Kroil.

I'll start with the fronts because they are easier to get to and more important with regard to safety.

Wish me luck. I have a time window from my wife... be in the house by 3:30 PM for Superbowl prep (really to watch Puppy Bowl XX).

I hate brake fluid.

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Our E70 and F10 both have something similar. They get used for misc storage. Would be nice to have, too bad they make it so difficult.

I'd think cutting the dash elephant-skin covering and foam underneath would be ripe with TFU results. Just sayin'

[E93Seattle (Racerbruce)]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

Okay...

Today is the day to attempt a full brake hose replacement on the Z3. I hate brake fluid. A little trepidation here with attempting to crack open 12 hose connections that were assembled at the factory some 27 years ago. I bought the hoses over a year ago - LOL. Been putting this off because I hate brake fluid (did I mention that already?). Yesterday, while changing the engine oil, I presoaked the eight (8) rear hose connections with my go-to penetrant, Kroil.

I'll start with the fronts because they are easier to get to and more important with regard to safety.

Wish me luck. I have a time window from my wife... be in the house by 3:30 PM for Superbowl prep (really to watch Puppy Bowl XX).

I hate brake fluid.

The Dr is in....please tell me about your hatred of brake fluid

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by E93Seattle (Racerbruce)

The Dr is in....please tell me about your hatred of brake fluid

Well, I got a wife-approved extension (it's her car BTW). Hoses went in without a hitch. Gotta love BMW for its metal plating.

I hate brake fluid. It smells like stink bugs. Its Slimy, and eats paint. And you can't recycle it. Worst is I don't wear gloves when I do car work. God only knows what cancer I'll get after 40+ years of wrenching on cars.

Gotta go take a shower... got brake fluid in my hair. Lol.

[E93Seattle (Racerbruce)]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

Well, I got a wife-approved extension (it's her car BTW). Hoses went in without a hitch. Gotta love BMW for its metal plating.

I hate brake fluid. It smells like stink bugs. Its Slimy, and eats paint. And you can't recycle it. Worst is I don't wear gloves when I do car work. God only knows what cancer I'll get after 40+ years of wrenching on cars.

Gotta go take a shower... got brake fluid in my hair. Lol.

this is why i don't have any hair....

so great the fronts are done -

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by Randall

It's my favorite place to keep keys from home/office/etc

Soooo tempting. But looks like the way it's inset just wouldn't work without the proper lower dash piece.

Forbidden fruit...

[GoRomeo]

Originally Posted by Cal122

Refinished headlights.
Wet sanded with 400, 600, 800 and then 3000. Followed by 2 coats of 3M Headlight clear coat. These should do until I'm able to source the proper wiring to build the NLA wiring loom and retrofit factory adaptive Xenons!

Mine are due too. I use the Meguiars Heavy duty headlight restoration kit. Works great too. I

[Onizukachan]

Originally Posted by Randall

It's my favorite place to keep keys from home/office/etc

Yep, I miss the one on my msport f31, which had no driver assists as those replace the cubby so I didn’t want a car with them. Great place to put your sunglasses or a pack of smokes/ gum or both.
Wife’s atlas has a cubby about same size and location and it really is super convenient.


What I did today was pack my diagnostic computer, and both diagnostic k an and bmw scanner diagnostic heads, my cig lighter to 110 inverter, assorted phone and watch chargers and 4 days of clothing, my one way trip permit (aka paper plate) and travel sized toiletries to get ready to head to the airport on Friday at 3am and fly to pick up my first e91 and drive 2,000 miles home





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[Onizukachan]

Will be nice to be back in a touring and especially a manual one.dunno who here has ever bought parts of a car they don’t even have yet, but that is me this time.

I also bought a good used perforated leather handbrake handle to match the POs (msport? ) steering wheel and that came in so I gave it a really good clean twice with Lenos leather cleaner, and then did a Lexol treatment x2 to resoften the leather.

Overall the leather cleaned up quite nicely,and got supple again.

and also got some window shades for ALL the rear windows on the new e91 from a company in the UK that I had used for rear shades for the f31.Needless to say I was pleased with the fitment and qualify of the f31 set to buy again and pay the intl shipping a second time.

[Malteser_wfj]

Originally Posted by zlkwow_

Cleaning

What's the process for removing the seats without causing airbag codes?

Do you have to disconnect the battery at all or just not have the key in the dash/ignition on?

[Onizukachan]

If you don’t have a computer to clear them I’d recommendto roll down one or both front windows, open trunk max tie a rag around the latch so it can’t close, then disco the battery and wait a few min before messing with any of the airbags.


The reason for the two first steps are so you don’t accidentally lock your self out of the trunk or the cabin if you get a big gust of wind etc or a friendly neighbor sees you left a door open and closes it etc.

[oVeRdOsE.]

I found this set online, look like style 225 replica.

The center cap is RTX, seems like discontinued.

The reason why I would go with replica, those are 18'' and not 19'' as OEM.

Any ideas which brand do nice replica?

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by Onizukachan

Yep, I miss the one on my msport f31, which had no driver assists as those replace the cubby so I didn’t want a car with them. Great place to put your sunglasses or a pack of smokes/ gum or both.
Wife’s atlas has a cubby about same size and location and it really is super convenient.


What I did today was pack my diagnostic computer, and both diagnostic k an and bmw scanner diagnostic heads, my cig lighter to 110 inverter, assorted phone and watch chargers and 4 days of clothing, my one way trip permit (aka paper plate) and travel sized toiletries to get ready to head to the airport on Friday at 3am and fly to pick up my first e91 and drive 2,000 miles home





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THAT car is PERFECTION!!! Congratulations!

[BRG_N54]

I went to the local pick-n-pull for the remaining bits I need for the CCC>CIC retrofit on both 335's. I found two center console trims, two 26 pin connectors for the combox, and 2 MOST terminators. One of the center console parts is good, the other looks odd, like the wood delaminated under the clearcoat. Going to have to go eBay for the second one. All in all, not bad for $40!

There were two trunks I wanted to get into, but one didn't have folding rear seats, guess you have to bring a jump box just to power the trunk release?

[colorado.e9x]

Test fitting some NOS NRG Carbon in the bay Perfect fit. The snorkel needs to be removed to fit that portion. Very excited! Just need to find a matching scoop for over the kidney grilles.

Excuse the mess, I'm changing a bunch of stuff this year to tidy it up. Once the weather stays consistently better itll get a full detail too

[Randall]

Put these guys instead of hi-fi subs. Of course cleaned everything under seats.







Amazing improvement with previous fitted MATCH UP8 amp. Now it's time for mid bass and tweeters. Logic7 (150 EUR) or Individual audio (300 EUR)?

[Onizukachan]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

THAT car is PERFECTION!!! Congratulations!

Activated Sirius on it today for the drive home. It’s nice to not be totally reliant on music streaming,
as there are places you just don’t get a cell signal out here in the desert southwest.

Just got some pics from s14pwr after the MTech bumper conversion came back from being color matched/sprayed.


It’s crying out for some coilovers and railectomy. But later says my accountant (wife)

Included Pic of my former f31 xdrive diesel for funsies.

Have also had a 2004 e46/3 and a 1992 e34/2 manual.

“Always Tourings, All the time” pretty much sums up my BMW ownership experience.

[StradaRedlands]

Always be touring!

[DBShiznit]

Originally Posted by Onizukachan

Activated Sirius on it today for the drive home. It’s nice to not be totally reliant on music streaming,
as there are places you just don’t get a cell signal out here in the desert southwest.

Just got some pics from s14pwr after the MTech bumper conversion came back from being color matched/sprayed.


It’s crying out for some coilovers and railectomy. But later says my accountant (wife)

Included Pic of my former f31 xdrive diesel for funsies.

Have also had a 2004 e46/3 and a 1992 e34/2 manual.

“Always Tourings, All the time” pretty much sums up my BMW ownership experience.

I really want that bumper lol



This weekend I replaced the valve cover. Original was cracked(my fault after overtightening the bolts by hand after a gasket replacement) I used a torque wrench this time and 7lbs of torque are a big difference to me "snugging them" or as many would say over torquing them.

Replaced the passenger front door actuator as it kept triggering an open door warning. Also made me take out the bulbs out of the overhead console as driving at night with the lights constantly fading in and out was not a good time. Lubed the blower motor to stop the typical chirp and finally address the strut bar squeak for good. A washer and think double sided 3M tape did the strick. Used it on the cowl and washer on both sides and torqued the bolt down. So far so good. It is crazy how much of a difference it makes driving the car with the added creaking.

Next project will be to tackle the passenger front hub bearing and that should smooth things out substancially.