[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by E92_William

Honestly as a mechanic myself I have a very lowly opinion of most technicians that work in automotive, specially ones that work tires.

I have previously had legit bent wheels and every time I took them somewhere they’d just rebalance with a bunch of weights like clueless idiots. And could never go and tell you yeah they’re bent even if the car went there for that complaint.

I’ve also noticed most people are perfectly okay with vibrating cars, so that’s likely why many Apex buyers haven’t complained about it. Maybe I got a bad set though.

My steering wheel shakes visibly left and right at just 45mph. Alignment is spot on, suspension is great.

I already contacted apex we will see.

Sounds like the wheel(s) were not cast very well...

[tsuintx]

Originally Posted by tsuintx

Been a while since I’ve been here when I had a 2006 328i, but picked up a little project 2008 328i Coupe today. Has a coolant leak but the “come get it and it’s yours” offer was just too good to pass up. And I like me a little challenge every now and then. Didn’t even try to diagnose it as of yet and it will have to wait for a bit more, but I’ll get to it in the next couple of months.

It’s a two owner car with just 110K miles. Got it from my daughter’s best friend who has owned it for the last 11 years and put only 25K miles on it. Been sitting outside the last year or so, so it’s dirty as hell and the clearcoat hasn’t liked it much, either. Needs some elbow grease, for sure. But the body is nice and straight and interior is really clean.

EDIT: Tried to post pics, but the site gives me trouble.

Not sure what was up with the earlier post, but here are the pics.

[BRG_N54]

Replaced the water pump in the green car. Nice and easy until I got to the top bolt, you know the one that is virtually impossible to get at.

Ironically, I just had the subframe down a few months ago doing OPG. I would add water pump & thermostat to the list of things to do when the subframe is down, lesson learned.

[DBShiznit]

Originally Posted by sebsoja

I know Mitchell underwent this recently but any thoughts on front driveshaft replacements? Worth the 150 dollar savings going with an eBay vs FCP variant? Trying to tackle a nasty noise

I spent the coin and purchased from FCP Euro to use the lifetime warranty, however you can purchase an aftermarket one with serviceable U-joints. I know Overdose did this and also replaced the U-joints with ones that have the grease fitting so that you can maintain them and hopefully make them last much longer.

[E92_William]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

Sounds like the wheel(s) were not cast very well...

I’ve had flow formed konig wheels before that were mint so that’s why I bought these expecting perfection. But they don’t seem to be as such

[RealJ22]

Slapped one of my new “rollers” on the front. I will take better photos when they are actually mounted tomorrow. I’m gonna rock these wheels. Only have front adapters currently.





19x8.5 19x11 Lowenhart X1R. Old school JDM forged 3 piece wheels. Originally only made for Porsche models

[The Nightman]

Drove around with the lid removed from the euro intake box for sh*ts and giggles. Didn't realize how good the N52 could sound! Incredible tone when the DISA valves open up but unfortunately too loud and droney for a daily driver. If only there was a balance where you can hear the amazing tone without the excessive volume and droning

Still highly recommend trying it out though.

[fastboatster]

Blew up my 335i's stock charge pipe) I think it lasted only about 100 miles with stage 1 91. my fault, should have installed vrsf chargepipe back after the smog check immediately. would have been able to keep the stock chargepipe for a future smog check. c clip flew off of course so a new one is in order.

[Hoody007]

Oil change at BMW and ordered a new coolant overflow hose (the one that runs across the radiator). Old one has shrunk, not risking it...

[H_M]

Mine is put away for the winter. Five more months until there is no more salt on the roads.

[colorado.e9x]

(Small photo dump) Went on a drive last weekend

Just realized since my oil change, my oil meter has stayed at full 3k miles later. Which is crazy considering I was pretty certain I'm leaking from VCG and Rear Main. Normally I would have had to put in a full quart by now. Guess I was consuming oil before the flush. Not enough to see smoke or soot on the exhaust tips though. Another win

[M-technik-3]

Hatch on E91 fixed itself mystically. Thank's car save me some headache.

[Dirtleg]

Well I haven't done anything to my car in a while.

That's not necessarily a good thing because I have a small vacuum leak that sets a check engine light on cold start.

But I bought an excavator and Skid Steer last year and I have been spending most of my time doing property improvements and maintenance.

So where is this headed. I believe I am finally ready to replace the 325i with a 335d.
Someone talk me out of it.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by Dirtleg

So where is this headed. I believe I am finally ready to replace the 325i with a 335d.
Someone talk me out of it.

You've come to the wrong place for that!!!

[ny325]

Today its parked, resting.

[BMW Guy]

Took my 335i from this:
To this!
Chrome trim is next!

[colorado.e9x]

Originally Posted by Dirtleg

I believe I am finally ready to replace the 325i with a 335d.
Someone talk me out of it.

This is the way. If I could I know I would

Originally Posted by BMW Guy

Chrome trim is next!

If you're replacing it I'll take that chrome
off your hands lol

On things I did today:
Bought some 335 front brakes for the blue car. $175 for calipers, carriers, brake lines, lightly used pads & rotors. Not horrible. Won't install till these current pads are used up but in the meantime- should I paint the new ones glossy silver or satin black? Maybe a champagne color..?

[cmores]

Originally Posted by lucius

It was pretty nice outside today so I tackled the passenger rear window regulator. As complex as it looked, the job was quite easy and only took about 15 mins.

Me too - last time I sent it to my shop and paid 2 hours of labor. Never again as the hardest part was finding the fasteners in the door card!

[BMW Guy]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

If you're replacing it I'll take that chrome
off your hands lol

I plan on warping it, but if I decide to replace it, I'll let you know.

[DBShiznit]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

This is the way. If I could I know I would


If you're replacing it I'll take that chrome
off your hands lol

On things I did today:
Bought some 335 front brakes for the blue car. $175 for calipers, carriers, brake lines, lightly used pads & rotors. Not horrible. Won't install till these current pads are used up but in the meantime- should I paint the new ones glossy silver or satin black? Maybe a champagne color..?

I think on the blue, the bmw "gold" calipers really pop so I'd say match that?

[Hoody007]

Originally Posted by cmores

Me too - last time I sent it to my shop and paid 2 hours of labor. Never again as the hardest part was finding the fasteners in the door card!

The rear regulator is easy. Now the early (pre 2010) style door lock actuators, well those are a royal PIA...

For me, washed it! Was nasty after the salt mix they sprayed here to prevent the roads from icing over. I might be moving to upstate NY in a few months (fingers crossed) and it will be interesting washing it every week in the winter.

[Cal122]

Originally Posted by Hoody007

and it will be interesting washing it every week in the winter.

Not fun, because as soon as you pull out of the car wash, it's covered in salt again

Frothe and Salts Gone have been really helpful to me this year, combined with the self wash bays. Still amazes me how much salt makes its way into the engine bay on these cars.