[spazzz]

The last arm I do on the E84 and the bolt is froze to the bushing.
Make sense since it is the eccentric bolt for toe. Those grooves are asking for trouble.

New bolts are getting anti-seize. Last alignment he said he managed to get it.

When I released the bolt to the wheel carrier it went springing towards the floor.

Almost a heartbreaker but I managed to drill along the grooves into the metal sleeve of the bushing. Five holes later and I won. There was a few taps of a mall and a breaker bar working it occasionally with some PB added.

I did all 10, inner and outer trailing arm bushings, all new trailing arms, Whiteline 20mm sway bar and Whiteline subframe inserts.

And the top rear Whiteline insert DOES not work on a X1 E84. I carved it up and used the legs and top of the insert for the opening on the front and back of the bushing. It worked out sweet. Took forever diddlefuckin with it.

[StradaRedlands]

Low-key jealous spazzz. I really need to to a similar rear rebuild, and just can't bring myself to to it.

[spazzz]

Wasn't all that bad, except for the heartbreaker bolt. That was a how the F am I going to get that out moment. I am glad I tried the drill because the next step was a sawzall.

I was not going to dink around on this so I bought the 2 kits for bushings. One is for the outer and the other is for the inner 2. The kits work slick as all hell, easy peasy on every one.

[dephrank]

Random pic of my interior and Installed Apple CarPlay MMi box that works with the car’s Bluetooth so no need to use Aux output for sound but wired it up just in case

[oVeRdOsE.]

starting the final chapter of my E91 single turbo project.

Interior.

Yesterday I did remove all the Hi-Fi sound system wiring.

On the list :

- CCC to CIC
- HiFi to Individual
- Comfort access
- Rear back up sensors.
- real leather sport interior
- alcantara trims
- M stuff here an there (steering, shifter, door sills)
- rear view mirror with compass and garage door opener (done)





This was a pain to remove, my fingers hurt this morning

[watchout-everyone]

Changed my brake fluid yesterday

I tried to replace the transmission fluid but couldn't undo the transmission fill plug so i will need to try again next time. Very thankful for those who told me to try to get this fill plug first before taking out the 'transmission drain plug'.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by watchout-everyone

Changed my brake fluid yesterday

I tried to replace the transmission fluid but couldn't undo the transmission fill plug so i will need to try again next time. Very thankful for those who told me to try to get this fill plug first before taking out the 'transmission drain plug'.

Truly the best advice!!! Imagine the heart break if done the other way!

[evensis]

Got around to the next round of maintenance, my back is killing me now lol:

- 6 new spark plugs
- 6 new delphi ignition coils
- both precat o2 sensors replaced.

Although that heatshield on bank 2, what a nightmare, eventually had to take off the coolant reservoir so I had enough room to get my arm down, how long does it take to put a screw in, a solid 30 mins lol.

Glad to say on the back of that, after a nice long drive, not an error code to be found! Previously had a post cat efficiency on bank 1, vanished after changing the precat. Definitely running better as well, throttle response improved a bit but don't know if that's placebo or not lol.

[colorado.e9x]

Finally installed the tow strap up front. Was so happy to see it would fit behind the tow hook cover (made a pass through for the strap). Debating putting the other one in the rear. Leaning towards no

[mattanderson]

In the last couple weeks, I reverted from the OE short shift lever back to the longer stock lever, and am happier with the lower shift effort.

I also plugged in a Euro IAT sensor to replace the MAF since I'm running the 330i NoMAF tune. It could be in my head, but I think she runs a little smoother and gets better gas mileage.

Today, I cleaned my K&N filter for the first time ever, and cut a hole in my airbox for my version of the DIYnan cold air intake:






I may or may not post more pics depending on how the final result turns out.

[sowbmw]

Originally Posted by dephrank

Random pic of my interior and Installed Apple CarPlay MMi box that works with the car’s Bluetooth so no need to use Aux output for sound but wired it up just in case

Which mmi box did you go with?

[dephrank]

Originally Posted by sowbmw

Which mmi box did you go with?

Some cheap version off Ali Express. Local installers wanted an arm and a leg to fit one for me. Uses the aux or bluetooth (if your car’s equipped with it + combox).

My sat nav apps only have audio via the aux so I use aux output on journeys to unfamiliar places (aux sound quality isn’t as good as Bluetooth option) but my Apple Music plays via the car’s Bluetooth. Yet to work that one out. The box connects wirelessly to my phone at the moment but it’s got a USB plug I’m yet to try.

This was the video I watched while fitting. Similar kit, No quad lock and the headache of trying to fit somewhere behind the CiC unit. -

[LostDutchman]

I swapped out my stock leather automatic shift handle with a BMW Performance Shifter. This is the first automatic transmission care I've owned so the manual shifter feels more comfortable to me and I always leaver my right hand on the shift knob when I've driving.

[oVeRdOsE.]

Originally Posted by LostDutchman

I swapped out my stock leather automatic shift handle with a BMW Performance Shifter. This is the first automatic transmission care I've owned so the manual shifter feels more comfortable to me and I always leaver my right hand on the shift knob when I've driving.

odd 1st post, but yeah, if you're happy , we will be

[StradaRedlands]

Spent $500 at FCP to get their current $50 off coupon. Brakes, tension struts, filters, some misc to put me over the line. Technically you need to spend $550.01 in order to get the $50 off. I have a decent leak, so was tempted to get a valve cover as well. I'll put that off for a minute... don't want to get into that job yet!

[oVeRdOsE.]

wtf's going on lately on the forum ?

I'm here since a while, and lately there's a ton of new register, more than usual , asking a single question and never come back.

The questions seems too legit to be a bot.


So please guys, when you have a question , 1st search (use google, better than vbulletin search) and if you find a fix, PLEASE REPORT !

[tcphoto]

It comes in waves, new members posting on subjects that have been beaten to death, bumping threads long dead and others that think that they know everything.

[mattanderson]

Hey, still beats FB.

I buttoned up my cold air setup.




It works, though I may still clean up the aesthetics a bit and shorten the flange on the airbox to improve fitment.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by mattanderson

Hey, still beats FB.

I buttoned up my cold air setup.




It works, though I may still clean up the aesthetics a bit and shorten the flange on the airbox to improve fitment.

Great job on the install!

[DBShiznit]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

wtf's going on lately on the forum ?

I'm here since a while, and lately there's a ton of new register, more than usual , asking a single question and never come back.

The questions seems too legit to be a bot.


So please guys, when you have a question , 1st search (use google, better than vbulletin search) and if you find a fix, PLEASE REPORT !

I will say, I was looking everywhere for BMW's software to code the car and I searched everywhere using google until I made a thread and someone pointed me to an obvious answer..

[Onizukachan]

That’s how people are on Facebook groups, insta, etc. just not used to how forums have worked for last 2 decades.

[Hoody007]

Drove the 335i after 2 weeks (was out of town). AC now completely doesn’t work. Thankfully scheduled an AC inspection for tomorrow - I’m planning on doing the evap anyway but want to make sure there isn’t another leak, from the condenser, schrader valves, etc.

Pressures in ISTA are reported as 10 bar, max. Hovers around 7-8 bar most of the time.

Started up just fine though!