[lowrydr310]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Got up early and washed, waxed, dusted, pfleged the gummi, and wiped down the engine bay. It's been sitting outside for the last six weeks, so lot of dirt & grime that necessitated a wet wash.

Twins! I had to look closely, scrolling this post I thought someone posted a photo of my car.

I have the same model, same color, same style license plates (with that OEM front bracket). Those look like smoked side marker lights, which I also have. Only differences - no roof rack, no BMWCCA badge, and I have LCI headlights. I have a few less scuffs on the front bumper, though my 335 is a different story.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by lowrydr310

Twins! I had to look closely, scrolling this post I thought someone posted a photo of my car.

I have the same model, same color, same style license plates (with that OEM front bracket). Those look like smoked side marker lights, which I also have. Only differences - no roof rack, no BMWCCA badge, and I have LCI headlights. I have a few less scuffs on the front bumper, though my 335 is a different story.

It's a damn fine car, and good to know it has a sibling out there in the wild! Perfect motor perfect color... Hard to improve upon

[Hoody007]

Picked up the E90 - they had the transmission pan in stock, what are the odds?

$1250. One expensive rock…

[Mgh024]

Just an oil change. Liqui molly and Mann filter for the 2008 e90 335xi with the sport package. 182,000 miles.

[E92_William]

Removed all the soft touch rubbery material from my cup holders and trim. Also tried to make the cup holder a tiny bit quicker and split the slowing gear to see what to do, putting it back together wasn’t smooth as it has a lot less drag now and the cup holder is too fast.

Went to replace the AC service port caps and as I unscrewed one it started leaking a lot, seems the schrader under it is screwed up, explains my dwindling AC efficiency.. now to figure how to replace the schrader without emptying the system.

[3PedalJake]

Time to finish the 325i - Started a thread so I don't forget what I've done and posted, it's gonna be a big project.

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2128711

[mattanderson]

Finally finished my amp wiring for Stage 1 of my audio upgrade.

I made my own power plug to plug into the factory distribution block, and made my own harness (similar to Technic's) to plug into the factory amp plug.




Next is to swap out the speakers with Individual Audio drivers. Eventually, I'll add an MS-8 to incorporate the center channel and rears, at which point I'll bridge the JL to power the underseat woofers.

[AngryScientist]

I'm calling this the "DIY" takata airbag recall solution.

Cockpit feels so much cleaner now! Love it.

[oVeRdOsE.]

anyone already retrofitted the OEM alarm system without a pre-wired car?


Seems to be a lot of work... I have all the component, but seems like my canadian 08' didnt come pre-wired like US spec...

( i dont need the alarm, I wanted the unlock/lock door chime)

[jbellk75rt]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

I'm calling this the "DIY" takata airbag recall solution.

Cockpit feels so much cleaner now! Love it.

That's some wild wood trim you have there. Looks good.

[codeterrorist]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

anyone already retrofitted the OEM alarm system without a pre-wired car?


Seems to be a lot of work... I have all the component, but seems like my canadian 08' didnt come pre-wired like US spec...

( i dont need the alarm, I wanted the unlock/lock door chime)

[oVeRdOsE.]

^^ already have all those feature.

Also, ive retrofitted the comfort access, however the chime come from the alarm system. Which I dont have on my car.

Found only 1 thread about a guy tried to retrofit the alarm on a non-prewired car.
All the other thread, early e90s were prewired in US. So the retrofit is very very easy.

EDIT : nerver mind, I'm blind, my car is pre-wired. easy swap.

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by jbellk75rt

That's some wild wood trim you have there. Looks good.

Thanks. Stock trim on my e92, but it is pretty rare it seems. Never seen another with the same interior as mine.

[lowrydr310]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

Thanks. Stock trim on my e92, but it is pretty rare it seems. Never seen another with the same interior as mine.

Looks like the trim on my E93:

"S4AS High-grade wood trim,varieg.poplar, grey"

[tcphoto]

I refinished the headlights a few days ago and it made a world of difference. Now I'm down to a few smaller projects.

[Mgh024]

Drove it to grab a 12 pack, along with diagnosing the no audio issue. Seems like the amp blew. If that’s the case it wouldn’t be surprising. I had issues with the electronics. The main culprit was the voltage regulator, I replaced the battery and ground strap as well.

[eljay]

Originally Posted by Mgh024

Drove it to grab a 12 pack, along with diagnosing the no audio issue. Seems like the amp blew. If that’s the case it wouldn’t be surprising. I had issues with the electronics. The main culprit was the voltage regulator, I replaced the battery and ground strap as well.

Water damage to the rear amp location is common, so amp may be out. You would see evidence of dried liquid on the casing and in the area.
It could also be a broken fiber-optic loop.

[oVeRdOsE.]

Update on my E91.

1- so yeah Ive melted the valve cover ! The turbo blanket is too thick to fit between the exhaust flange and the valve cover on the single turbo setup.

Nothing jb weld can't fix ! Then I use a crowbar to push hard as I can the blanket to be sure the turbo flange is insulated from the cover. FIXED


2- did a test drive with INPA to see what wheel sensor is bad. At first nothing, had to record the screen, can't keep my eye on the laptop.

Adddd, right front sensor was quickly jumping to 0 and back. very fast.

cleaned the speed sensor : no surprise, no fix.

Ordered a new one.

However, I have a rock auto CV axle on this side, starting to questioning if it can be this...

[StradaRedlands]

Melted valve cover... yikes!

[colorado.e9x]

Melted valve cover is crazyy. I don't know how much it would help, but I cerakoted my valve cover and I can just about lay my hand on it without getting burned

[oVeRdOsE.]

this is not rare on single turbo setup.

Most people running the manifold and down pipe bare, end up with melting the valve cover.

In my case, the turbo blanket was not set properly, and no way you can see there. Had to try to feel it on my finger tips. Turbo flange is less than 3/4 '' from the valve cover.


one of the biggest down side of top mount turbos; heat management where there was not heat on OEM state.

[DBShiznit]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

this is not rare on single turbo setup.

Most people running the manifold and down pipe bare, end up with melting the valve cover.

In my case, the turbo blanket was not set properly, and no way you can see there. Had to try to feel it on my finger tips. Turbo flange is less than 3/4 '' from the valve cover.


one of the biggest down side of top mount turbos; heat management where there was not heat on OEM state.

Yeah very common. Have you looked into adding gold reflective tape to the valve cover? Some guys say it works well to keep it from melting.