What did you do to your car today?

Welcome to NBA Jam · 09-21-2016, 09:15 PM

Water pump went out! As expected. But, I knew it was about to this morning. I heard the fans going on overdrive when I parked, and the car took longer to get to operating temperature since the thermostat was wide open to compensate. When I drove back tonight, I pushed the car harder and kept the AC on as a test. Sure enough, the car took longer to get to operating temp until it suddenly started to spike, fans were loud and the yellow "engine too hot" warning came on about a mile before my destination.

I pulled over to let the car cool, set up the appointment with my local dealership, turned the heater on full, drove on over to a bar, called up BMW roadside assistance, asked for a flatbed, drank with my girlfriend for a bit, and got the car towed over there for repairs and maintenance tomorrow.

Total cost: Max of $50

Out of it all, I'm getting an updated water pump, maybe a new thermostat, and new coolant!

John 070 · 09-21-2016, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Slvgman

The real question is why has the car been sitting for months?!

haha that was during the Takata recall where I was given a rental. Also, that bike tire's tube blew later that evening, because it got pinched. Learned a hard lesson, Walmart has the best prices in the world for kid's bike tubes. eBay can't even touch them, nor can any other online eTailer. Those tires are gone now, have PSSs.

6ixSpd · 09-21-2016, 10:59 PM

Mounted Style 269s, had the brake fluid flush and MTF flush done. Drives so much nicer already! Can't wait to drop it.

nuron · 09-22-2016, 02:15 AM

put in newer chromed headlight switch and activated rear fog lights feature!

Skaufma0 · 09-22-2016, 05:25 AM

Ordered new tires and started shopping for new wheels (Vorsteiners...rawr). Then killed a 12 hour shift looking at front aero lips and M Sport rear bumpers and diffusers.

John 070 · 09-22-2016, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Skaufma0

Then killed a 12 hour shift looking at front aero lips and M Sport rear bumpers and diffusers.

dag man what's your occupation, security guard?

lnxguy · 09-22-2016, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by trjn

Awesome. Thanks for the detailed response. I have done pretty intensive wiring to my e46 and audi (retrofit memory seats/module/wiring, autodim mirrors, auto headlights). Things were not easy to find and made a lot of mistakes too. That is why I sought an e92 with all the options I wanted already, but reverse camera was never an option. So, getting detailed information like this definitely helps. Thank you much. I will definitely contact you if I need more help on this retrofit. Still need to learn coding too. Haha.

No problem man, glad to help out.

Socket · 09-22-2016, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Welcome to NBA Jam

Water pump went out! As expected. But, I knew it was about to this morning. I heard the fans going on overdrive when I parked, and the car took longer to get to operating temperature since the thermostat was wide open to compensate. When I drove back tonight, I pushed the car harder and kept the AC on as a test. Sure enough, the car took longer to get to operating temp until it suddenly started to spike, fans were loud and the yellow "engine too hot" warning came on about a mile before my destination.

I pulled over to let the car cool, set up the appointment with my local dealership, turned the heater on full, drove on over to a bar, called up BMW roadside assistance, asked for a flatbed, drank with my girlfriend for a bit, and got the car towed over there for repairs and maintenance tomorrow.

Total cost: Max of $50

Out of it all, I'm getting an updated water pump, maybe a new thermostat, and new coolant!

Nice story
Lucky it gave out when you were close to home

Mertondude · 09-22-2016, 11:28 AM

Bought parts for my new to me blue water e90 335d m-sport. Hoping to drive it soon!

Seattlesquash · 09-22-2016, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Mertondude

Bought parts for my new to me blue water e90 335d m-sport. Hoping to drive it soon!

And what did you buy my friend - don't leave us hanging!

3s4u2 · 09-22-2016, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Skaufma0

Ordered new tires and started shopping for new wheels (Vorsteiners...rawr). Then killed a 12 hour shift looking at front aero lips and M Sport rear bumpers and diffusers.

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Originally Posted by John 070

dag man what's your occupation, security guard?

It's got to be a government Job???

tcphoto · 09-22-2016, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by the6M3

Mounted Style 269s, had the brake fluid flush and MTF flush done. Drives so much nicer already! Can't wait to drop it.

I have Style 189's on my newly acquired 335 Coupe and would love to find a set of 269's.

6ixSpd · 09-22-2016, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by the6M3

Mounted Style 269s, had the brake fluid flush and MTF flush done. Drives so much nicer already! Can't wait to drop it.

I have Style 189's on my newly acquired 335 Coupe and would love to find a set of 269's.

Here you go!

dragonszar · 09-22-2016, 12:50 PM

I bought my car today.

6ixSpd · 09-22-2016, 12:51 PM

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John 070 · 09-22-2016, 01:27 PM

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sweet rims! reppin' the four one six.

Skaufma0 · 09-22-2016, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by John 070

dag man what's your occupation, security guard?

Hah, law enforcement on a paperwork day, with no paperwork.

John 070 · 09-22-2016, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Skaufma0

Hah, law enforcement on a paperwork day, with no paperwork.

You're ok then. I'm a fan of LE.

Skaufma0 · 09-22-2016, 03:32 PM

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You're ok then. I'm a fan of LE.

You're one of few as of late.

spencers · 09-22-2016, 04:26 PM

I changed the valve cover gasket last weekend at 103,000 miles. Leaks no more!

Underground6t9 · 09-22-2016, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by spencers

I changed the valve cover gasket last weekend at 103,000 miles. Leaks no more!

Was it the gasket or cover that was leaking?

6ixSpd · 09-22-2016, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by John 070

sweet rims! reppin' the four one six.

Yezzir!

09-21-2016, 09:15 PM	#4071
Welcome to NBA Jam Is it the shoes!? 3893 Rep 5,111 Posts Drives: (Sold) 2011 E92 335i ZMP 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Water pump went out! As expected. But, I knew it was about to this morning. I heard the fans going on overdrive when I parked, and the car took longer to get to operating temperature since the thermostat was wide open to compensate. When I drove back tonight, I pushed the car harder and kept the AC on as a test. Sure enough, the car took longer to get to operating temp until it suddenly started to spike, fans were loud and the yellow "engine too hot" warning came on about a mile before my destination. I pulled over to let the car cool, set up the appointment with my local dealership, turned the heater on full, drove on over to a bar, called up BMW roadside assistance, asked for a flatbed, drank with my girlfriend for a bit, and got the car towed over there for repairs and maintenance tomorrow. Total cost: Max of $50 Out of it all, I'm getting an updated water pump, maybe a new thermostat, and new coolant!
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6ixSpd Save the manuals! 6066 Rep 6,760 Posts Drives: '16 M3, '23 718 Spyder Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 416 iTrader: (4)	Mounted Style 269s, had the brake fluid flush and MTF flush done. Drives so much nicer already! Can't wait to drop it. __________________ '16 M3 \| '23 718 Spyder Past: E92 M3, F87 M2, E39 M5, etc
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09-22-2016, 02:15 AM	#4074
nuron Private First Class 80 Rep 199 Posts Drives: '07 328i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Washington iTrader: (0)	put in newer chromed headlight switch and activated rear fog lights feature!
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09-22-2016, 05:25 AM	#4075
Skaufma0 Riding the Thin Blue Line 16 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 2008 335i E92 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Rock Hill, SC/Charlotte, NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 335i [10.00]	Ordered new tires and started shopping for new wheels (Vorsteiners...rawr). Then killed a 12 hour shift looking at front aero lips and M Sport rear bumpers and diffusers. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i E92 /// \| SG w/Coral Red \| Sport \| CA \| BMS JB+ \| BMS DCI
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09-22-2016, 11:28 AM	#4079
Mertondude Registered 2 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2011 335d M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Merton, WI iTrader: (0)	Bought parts for my new to me blue water e90 335d m-sport. Hoping to drive it soon!
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dragonszar Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Gainesville, Florida iTrader: (0)	I bought my car today.
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09-22-2016, 12:51 PM	#4085
6ixSpd Save the manuals! 6066 Rep 6,760 Posts Drives: '16 M3, '23 718 Spyder Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 416 iTrader: (4)	Upload failed. Let's try it again. Attached Images __________________ '16 M3 \| '23 718 Spyder Past: E92 M3, F87 M2, E39 M5, etc
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09-22-2016, 04:26 PM	#4090
spencers Captain 199 Rep 649 Posts Drives: Sthrizzle Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: A iTrader: (6)	I changed the valve cover gasket last weekend at 103,000 miles. Leaks no more! Attached Images
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