[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by The Nightman

Is the Aisin supposedly better? Seems like the part that breaks is still plastic.

I'm going to keep my power window lock on now

I don't know... it's just word on the street that they have a better product. The original BMW ones last a good 10 years, so they may have better plastic. I'm expecting this replacement one to not last too long... this is at least the third aftermarket one in 10 years. Super easy to replace at least, but it is a hassle when you're not expecting it!

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

The right rear window regulator popped on me a couple days ago, so I ordered a repair kit to rebuild it. It ended up being a fun little project! Pretty easy to do, and just a few more steps after you have the regulator pulled already. Re-learning the limits took about three tries, but eventually stuck.

Here's the $12 repair kit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09M73CX1R

Everything out and on the table:



This is the part the broke on me:



And a straightforward video showing how to do it:

If this lasts me half the 17 years the original lasted, I'll be good!

So, as you can see from the post a few above, this regulator repair lasted less than a year. Really bummed as I liked the DIY aspect of it and making something last. But the materials they use suck... basically made from cotton balls and raccoon saliva.
Spend your money elsewhere. Hopefully the full mechanism lasts a little longer... will report back with my findings!

[Baker98]

This is what happened. I was driving my car, pushed it a little bit not too hard. Thought I felt the transmission blow but now I’m unsure. I came to a stop tried to put it in 1st to take off but it would not engage and I was able to take my foot off whilst in 1st without stalling. Coolant spilled everywhere also. There was no clunking or weird noises. Could it be a hydraulic leak? Or the Throw out bearing

[jbellk75rt]

Replace engine air filter, cabin air filter, gummi fleegered (thanks to StradaRedlands) and signed up with top security outfit, Wheels Always Guarded.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by jbellk75rt

Replace engine air filter, cabin air filter, gummi fleegered (thanks to StradaRedlands) and signed up with top security outfit, Wheels Always Guarded.

You can carry a lot of Wensleydale cheese in that!

[colorado.e9x]

Replaced my L7 speakers w/ Bowers & Wilkins

A fairly pain free job. Still working on the rear door panels. Trying to avoid dremeling plastic at all costs

[StradaRedlands]

Cleaned off the grime from the inside of the windshield.
These Sonax pads really do a great job!

[colorado.e9x]

Damn Strada, making me buy things left and right. I already got your gummi pflege

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

Damn Strada, making me buy things left and right. I already got your gummi pflege

I should become one of those influencers the kids are always talking about!

I do love these inexpensive things that really work as advertised!

[colorado.e9x]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

I should become one of those influencers the kids are always talking about!

I do love these inexpensive things that really work as advertised!

Time to make a Tiktok is that pad a "one time use" with product preapplied or is it just a wonderful glass cleaning pad?

On things I did today:
Visited my rear door panel to see how the new "studs" for the B&W speaker have set. So far its promising! I should have gotten some nuts or spacers from the hardware store though. Will pick some up on my way to work tomorrow

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

Time to make a Tiktok is that pad a "one time use" with product preapplied or is it just a wonderful glass cleaning pad?

Unless I'm doing it wrong, I just use it to wipe off the accumulated haze. Comes off easily. The blue side is supposed to reduce future accumulation, I don't know about that...

[Hoody007]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

Time to make a Tiktok is that pad a "one time use" with product preapplied or is it just a wonderful glass cleaning pad?

On things I did today:
Visited my rear door panel to see how the new "studs" for the B&W speaker have set. So far its promising! I should have gotten some nuts or spacers from the hardware store though. Will pick some up on my way to work tomorrow

I wonder how these speakers compare to the Individual Audio speakers (which are the same as B&O speakers in the F series)…

[colorado.e9x]

Originally Posted by Hoody007

I wonder how these speakers compare to the Individual Audio speakers (which are the same as B&O speakers in the F series)…

Thats a tidbit I never knew. Neat. I would love to do a side by side comparison.

It sounds great so far. I'm no audiophile though

[tcphoto]

I buttoned up the rear suspension, cleaned it up and then took a few pictures. I'm happy with the stance after going with the B4 shocks.

[DBShiznit]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Cleaned off the grime from the inside of the windshield.
These Sonax pads really do a great job!

I fight with grime all the time no matter how much I clean my windshields. Will have to give this a try. All I use is 303 interior dash cleaner and I don't use that often as I'm afraid that causes the grime but definitely not.

[oVeRdOsE.]

interior pretty much done.

yesterday I've completed :

- exhaust valve console integration
- headlight rewiring (pre-lci to LCI AHL)
- heated steering wheel retrofit
- new steering wheel.

a pretty fully loaded uber-retrofitted E91.

[DBShiznit]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

interior pretty much done.

yesterday I've completed :

- exhaust valve console integration
- headlight rewiring (pre-lci to LCI AHL)
- heated steering wheel retrofit
- new steering wheel.

a pretty fully loaded uber-retrofitted E91.

That is exactly the steering wheel I want for my e90!

Looks awesome!

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by DBShiznit

I fight with grime all the time no matter how much I clean my windshields. Will have to give this a try. All I use is 303 interior dash cleaner and I don't use that often as I'm afraid that causes the grime but definitely not.

It's probably just a fancy microfiber cloth. I can't say if it actually reduces build up, but it cleans it off quickly and easily!

[oVeRdOsE.]

Originally Posted by DBShiznit

That is exactly the steering wheel I want for my e90!

Looks awesome!

this is a retrofit.

1 - heated sport pack steering wheel (M pack are not heated)
2- find a M pack face trim
3- stitch a cover.

lot of work for not that much, but hey, this is a project car.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

this is a retrofit.

1 - heated sport pack steering wheel (M pack are not heated)
2- find a M pack face trim
3- stitch a cover.

lot of work for not that much, but hey, this is a project car.

Heated steering is really nice. Didn't know I needed it till the new wagon had it!

[oVeRdOsE.]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Heated steering is really nice. Didn't know I needed it till the new wagon had it!

hahaha, SAME !

I legitimately said this is fcking useless ....

But I bought a F25 with heated steering, and I really enjoyed it !


I'm this guy, -25°C (-13°F), DC shoes, sweater and of course no gloves. So yeah, I really loved this somewhat ''useless'' feature.

[colorado.e9x]

oVeRdOsE. might just have the coolest E91 on the platform. This is the N54 swapped one right?

Also do you still have the pinouts for the Pre LCI AHL headlight harness on hand?