[GoRomeo]

Originally Posted by 3PedalJake

I inherited the same when I bought my 325i, the bubble wrap look. I'm guessing anyone who has had to personally remove this crap is very hesitant to put it back on, it's not a fun job.

Me and you the same 😆. My E90 has the same issue with the rear window. I have been procrastinating this issue for the same exact reason. I have this on my to do list.

[colorado.e9x]

Originally Posted by lowrydr310

I was looking up 5/6 series mirrors on ebay. The ones listed for 2006-2012 models look just like the mirrors on my E90s. Then there are mirrors for "2012-2016 5 series and 6 series" that have the three buttons but don't have the little LED next to the buttons. Which one do I need?

Maybe that compatibility bridge is the easier solution.

It could be depending on your handy skills. The mirror upgrade start to finish took me just as long as the setting up the bridge

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1921544

[oVeRdOsE.]

cleaning the wagon

[Hoody007]

My right xenon has seemed to be a little less bright than I remember it being for the last month or so - finally looked at the light output with the full beams on.

Looks like it’s dying? Doesn’t look like it’s getting bright enough.

[oVeRdOsE.]

Originally Posted by Hoody007

My right xenon has seemed to be a little less bright than I remember it being for the last month or so - finally looked at the light output with the full beams on.

Looks like it’s dying? Doesn’t look like it’s getting bright enough.

other than bad alignment, xenon fading out over time.

My audi are OEM from 2008, starting slowly getting the pink color, still strong enough, better than most halogen. Ill need to change them soon

[Hoody007]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

other than bad alignment, xenon fading out over time.

My audi are OEM from 2008, starting slowly getting the pink color, still strong enough, better than most halogen. Ill need to change them soon

Just ordered XENARC D1S replacements. It occurs to me that all 3 of my BMWs have needed xenon bulb replacement around the 10 year mark. I’m used to them getting pink before they die, guess this is the alternative failure mode?

[DBShiznit]

Originally Posted by eljay

You did do donuts first before you got rid of them, right? Right?

Haha no but I should have! I just try to baby it as I don't want something to break unnecessarily. Once the boat is in motion is when I like to get on it haha

[DBShiznit]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

cleaning the wagon

Looks so good! I'm jealous

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by DBShiznit

Looks so good! I'm jealous

Yeah, serious! That gloss is AMAZING!

[Three_thirty_I]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

cleaning the wagon

Wow, that looks very sharp and shiny!!

[Onizukachan]

Originally Posted by DBShiznit

Replaced both rear tires and fresh inspection so I am no longer driving "illegally".

Soon I will be tackling the removal of the rear window tint. It has been getting progressively worse, however I've only benefited from it as it should help the process of removing it. I do have a steamer so here's to hoping that it helps to remove everything without hurting the rear defrosters. The rest of the windows should be easier.

Go to dollar tree, get a spray bottle of LA Awesome cleaner (the yellow one).

It melts amd liquifies the tint glue residue. If you can find a narrow plastic scraper, one narrow enough to fit between the grid lines on the rear window you’ll have no issue… except covering the rear decklid with old towels or similar cause that goop turns back to adhesive aminute later as the cleaner evaporates out. You do not want it in the upholstery/covering.

A steamer is nice, tried that method too, but la awesome and a scraper gets 90% of it gone in minutes. Steamer is nice to get additional residue off after, or more LA amd a few cheap/used up microfibers you don’t mind discardingafter.
Had to do windows AND sunroof on my white r53 (mini have sunroofs with no opaque shade cover so effectively a glass roof, thus the tint on it)

[KKevin]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

cleaning the wagon

Driveway and undercarrage might need a little cleaning too lol

[oVeRdOsE.]

Originally Posted by KKevin

Driveway and undercarrage might need a little cleaning too lol

better, next year it will be demo and building a big garage to finally having a lift !

[Cal122]

Went to replace the rear door actuator and fix the vapor barrier that just started leaking. Fell down the rabbit hole a bit, let's remove all the butyl and start fresh, let's rewrap the wiring harnesses and hold down clips with fresh Tesa tape. Let's wash the the dirt out of the inside of the door while in there. Hey all new door panel clips with seals might be a good idea too.

Got a used actuator from a 2016 4 series which share the same part number for the rears. Surprised how different they look compared to the 2006 original. They're also lighter, have less electrical pins and are quieter - Both the locking mechanism and also when you close the door. So that one door now feels like a quieter/LCI close when compared to the other 3, which is kind of cool. colorado.e9x I think you may be onto something updating all door lock actuators to the new model. Interested to see how your experience is and if the fronts work without issue, the part number shows pre 03/2009 front actuators as different but I don't see why they wouldn't work.

Vapor barrier had completely popped off the bottom and there was a ton of butyl from the factory that had to be cleaned off. Goo Gone was helpful, but slow going, might give lacquer thinner a try on the next door.

If anyone is looking for factory Butyl, I went with part number 83195A1B479 which is a good amount to probably get through all four doors and it was around the same price as the 3M stuff I used previously.

[colorado.e9x]

Was planning on replacing all the lock actuators today but ended up going out of town for a car show. Anyways, found a cheap roof basket on marketplace. Decided I'd play around with it before putting it in its rightful place.

I'll be honest the only use I have for it at the moment is to swap to winter wheels in a couple months.

[MidWillamette335d]

Did another 3D print (I'm running out of ideas for this thing, lol). Realized I'm constantly getting junk in my strut tower "well" in the engine compartment. Couldn't find anything in the wild out there OEM wise, tho knowing BMW they may exist. Basically finishing caps for that area, took a few attempts for the snap in place fitment, overall I'm pretty happy with how they turned out. Available to download for anybody interested...