[Cpet]

Originally Posted by Hoody007

Is that Platnium Bronze? Beautiful color!

Yep, Platinum Bronze. Thanks. It looks different as the day progresses, with sunset bringing out the best tones.

[Three_thirty_I]

Originally Posted by 3PedalJake

Yesterday it was a sneaky 11mm socket hiding under the magnetic parts holder pan I bought specifically so I wouldn't lose things. Outsmarted once again D'oh!

Its close relation to the 10mm has clearly had a bad influence on it!

[M-technik-3]

Ordered new driveshaft for E91 yoke in the back was failing at 165K and ordered a Transfer case Actuator Motor for the E83 X3.

[E93Dude]

Replaced windshield washer pump that had failed. Simple job, but ended up cleaning front passenger side wheel well arches since I was in there. Also cleaned off the oil cooler coils. They weren’t very dirty, so I doubt it will make any difference in its cooling efficiency. It was a 10 minute side job, so why not.

[colorado.e9x]

TL;DR I now have a more complicated , more expensive way of Bluetooth music for HiFi because I really wanted to use the factory 6FL

The 328 came with 6FL (iPod retrofit using CDC) and I never really used it. It doesn't charge my iPod because its "too new." Since it doesn't have Logic 7 I couldn't retrofit a Mr12Volt bluetooth module; so I opted to try a Bovee1000 Bluetooth iPod adapter. And it works! Kinda. It doesn't recognize anything but Apple Music (I use Spotify). I read online on a Porsche forum that you could trick it into playing Spotify if you played an iTunes song first. So I bought a 69¢ song and sure enough! Unfortunately steering wheel controls still don't work with Spotify and it just shows the original song I played, but its something. I refuse to get rid of Spotify (I have free Hulu with it) so I'm now in the process of manually ripping every CD I own to add to iTunes on my PC, so I can sync it to my phone for when I don't want to deal with using the workaround. Love it

[DBShiznit]

Took it to get state inspection and found out the MHD oscillation fix causes the oxygen sensors to not show ready for emissions. Also found out my left rear tire had terrible wear usually caused by overinflation even though I keep both rear at the same and the right rear tire that drives the car does not show abnormal wear?

Then I washed it and cleaned the interior. Went from xHP Stage 1 to Stage 2 trans tune and it is so much better driving around both in sport mode or D. I do need to do a Trans flush soon.

[colorado.e9x]

(330) Well since my new oil pan gasket is leaking, I can safely do 3000mi change intervals before it tells me to add a quart. Currently 20mi over, had to add a quart to last me till the weekend. Also ordered another soft close door lock actuator as the drivers door is finally going out

[StradaRedlands]

I'm surrounded by three huge fires, and it has been non-stop ash and soot for the last week. The smoke finally cleared enough to justify washing the car, so jumped on it and did a full wet wash to get all that acidic crap off of it. Did the gummies as well, but didn't have time or light to wax. Hopefully the Xer tomorrow!

[Hoody007]

Finished the roadtrip! Insane gas mileage - got 27.3 mpg, including city driving and traffic. Amazing.

Fixed the auto headlights too, used RLS module from 2015 works perfectly, after recalibration with INPA (ISTA wants a full scan first and I’m not about to risk my FRM3).

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[M-technik-3]

Heading out to garage to replace driveshaft , took day off so I could enjoy the sunshine as well as a long weekend.

All apart but damn thing won't separate from input flange of the differential. Driveshaft has a bad bearing and wobbles on one piece of the yoke. This does not help my shoulder one bit I have had to take a pain break about ever 45 minutes, i'll get it done.

Finished up about three hours. Drives like it should vibration free.. 21 sept 06 was date on driveshaft.

[Cal122]

Picked up a nail in one of the rear tires. Always been a hassle sourcing 255/40R17 tires (either always backordered or discontinued) or getting square winter tires stretch installed on the staggered wheels.

Decided to move over to a square setup by picking up two 161 wheels for the rear, so they match the front with new 225/45R17s installed all around.

[DBShiznit]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

I'm surrounded by three huge fires, and it has been non-stop ash and soot for the last week. The smoke finally cleared enough to justify washing the car, so jumped on it and did a full wet wash to get all that acidic crap off of it. Did the gummies as well, but didn't have time or light to wax. Hopefully the Xer tomorrow!

Glad all is well!

[Three_thirty_I]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

I'm surrounded by three huge fires, and it has been non-stop ash and soot for the last week. The smoke finally cleared enough to justify washing the car, so jumped on it and did a full wet wash to get all that acidic crap off of it. Did the gummies as well, but didn't have time or light to wax. Hopefully the Xer tomorrow!

Hope you stay safe from the fires! She is looking magnificent after the clean, I miss my sparkling graphite metallic 330i!

Gave my white LCI 330i a wash this afternoon so that she is all clean and ready for Monday when she goes in for the Vanos bolts recall...

[Three_thirty_I]

Originally Posted by Cal122

Picked up a nail in one of the rear tires. Always been a hassle sourcing 255/40R17 tires (either always backordered or discontinued) or getting square winter tires stretch installed on the staggered wheels.

Decided to move over to a square setup by picking up two 161 wheels for the rear, so they match the front with new 225/45R17s installed all around.

It's been a problem where I am for years now, simply can't get tyres in that rear size, so I opted for the 18" narrow and wide setup since there's still more tyre options available, for now.

[Cal122]

Originally Posted by Three_thirty_I

It's been a problem where I am for years now, simply can't get tyres in that rear size, so I opted for the 18" narrow and wide setup since there's still more tyre options available, for now.

Good to know, might have to consider for the next set of tires, those 189s (Or are they 287s?) look great on your ride!

[Three_thirty_I]

Originally Posted by Cal122

Good to know, might have to consider for the next set of tires, those 189s (Or are they 287s?) look great on your ride!

Thanks, yes, those are 189s - bolt hole in the spoke, the 287s are between the spokes. The 189s are 8J / ET34 and 8.5J / ET37 where the 287s are 8J / ET34 and 8.5J / ET39, so the rears are 2mm less outbound per side compared to the 189s.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by Three_thirty_I

Hope you stay safe from the fires! She is looking magnificent after the clean, I miss my sparkling graphite metallic 330i!

Gave my white LCI 330i a wash this afternoon so that she is all clean and ready for Monday when she goes in for the Vanos bolts recall...

I've come to really love sparkling graphite! Relatively low maintenance but still has some interest.

[Three_thirty_I]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

I've come to really love sparkling graphite! Relatively low maintenance but still has some interest.

For me it was always a distinctive colour that nicely highlights the E90's lines and curves, and then the interesting characteristic of the colour, it's almost a mix of brown and purple or so in certain light conditions.

[tcphoto]

It may be a lost cause but I ordered a replacement drivers side cupholder…I tried rebuilding it a few years ago but it did not work. Say a prayer for me.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by tcphoto

It may be a lost cause but I ordered a replacement drivers side cupholder…I tried rebuilding it a few years ago but it did not work. Say a prayer for me.

Cupholder of Theseus.

[M-technik-3]

Originally Posted by tcphoto

It may be a lost cause but I ordered a replacement drivers side cupholder…I tried rebuilding it a few years ago but it did not work. Say a prayer for me.

I get it' Mine has never worked in E91 and the cups my gal brings with us are colossal Metal ones that would break them if the things worked or if they fit. The E83 has one in the center for her and works perfect.

Just ordered a set of Sachs hatch supports on clearance at rock auto 6.62 each listed on Sachs Ebay page at 24 and change. Also ordered Engine and trans mounts. They are due.

[whyzee125]

Added a genuine BMW hood insulation.

Interestingly, despite my car being a 2009, it actually came with one but the previous owner removed it many years back. All clips were re usable and found the OEM hood liner, brand new in the BMW packaging for $40 on marketplace.

Next up: the new headlight lenses I have in my closet (and yes, it desperately needs a detail)