What did you do to your car today?

OnlyDriveGerman · 10-30-2016, 08:16 PM

Swapped to the winter setup. This time of year kinda sucks. Washed it too, then it rained out of nowhere.

N54Twin · 10-31-2016, 04:34 PM

Paint

Welcome to NBA Jam · 10-31-2016, 05:18 PM

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Paint

I like that. I might so mine black, too. The chrome trim is kinda unfitting.

N54Twin · 10-31-2016, 05:42 PM

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Paint

I like that. I might so mine black, too. The chrome trim is kinda unfitting.

Yeah black looks better...

E92inAZ · 11-03-2016, 06:45 AM

Saturday I fitted the new mtech rear bumper, Tuesday I installed the new bavsound uf-110 and today I lowered the windows, opened the sunroof and just drove....
so nice.

Bimmer 808 · 11-03-2016, 01:31 PM

Please post up pics.

ny325 · 11-03-2016, 01:32 PM

Had blue skies so decided to wash it. Then mother nature decided to deliver a gift from the heavens above. A slight sprinkle. Oh well, another excuse to wash it again.

John 070 · 11-03-2016, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by OnlyDriveGerman

Swapped to the winter setup. This time of year kinda sucks. Washed it too, then it rained out of nowhere.

I'm debating whether I will even bother. If so, then I have 2 sets of snows to put on, one on the 335, one on the LS, I don't enjoy it at all....rolling the tires from the shed, jacking etc. rolling them back, wastes an afternoon.

I mean, how bad can Pilot Super Sports really be in the snow or ice, anyway?

Just joking I may not need to drive the car at all when it's < 37F. Before, the reason I put the snows on were that my RE050A's were worn, and my state inspection is in Dec. I still have not driven in snow in a few years, it's so bad for the vehicle that I can't stand it. But just maybe a handful of times and the salt has done the damage already, so in reality, snow is fine.

BabyrayS2k · 11-04-2016, 12:43 PM

valve cover gasket, oil pan gasket, rear main seal, mechatronic sleeve, o2 sensors, two door lock actuators, clay bar and wax done. Getting windows re-tinted today. 104,600 miles. Turbos are good and it still pulls hard. Will try to get another 100,000 out of her.

F30lolz · 11-04-2016, 02:06 PM

Just cleaned my wheels during lunch break. 5:30 can't come soon enough so the weekend can begin!

Canfield · 11-04-2016, 03:59 PM

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Greyfox · 11-05-2016, 01:44 PM

Got the new coils in.

Do not... I repeat DO NOT use dielectric grease on the new Bosch coils. Fracking things will seat and pop right back off.

N54Twin · 11-05-2016, 06:41 PM

Completed the paddle retrofit.

UP AND RUNNING....

Engine bay is dirty don't worry about it, the car is going to the Bodyshop soon.

cjl1197 · 11-05-2016, 10:34 PM

Started on the valve cover, oil filter housing and oil cooler gaskets. Prior owner let this shit leak all over the place. Engine is so nasty from all of the oil.

N54Twin · 11-06-2016, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by cjl1197

Started on the valve cover, oil filter housing and oil cooler gaskets. Prior owner let this shit leak all over the place. Engine is so nasty from all of the oil.

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Buy a Zep 5 Gal. Industrial Purple Degreasers or a 1 Gal. What ever is best for your needs.

Good stuff

cjl1197 · 11-06-2016, 01:19 AM

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Buy a Zep 5 Gal. Industrial Purple Degreasers or a 1 Gal. What ever is best for your needs.

Good stuff

Thanks for the tip. I just don't want to get oil and grease everywhere. Guess I can throw down some cardboard and plastic. Just realized I should probably change the belt as well since it has had oil dripping all over it.

mweisdorfer · 11-06-2016, 04:28 PM

Did the headlight polishing DIY with clear coat. I also did the fog lights as well.

I have a 2007 335i with original headlights..... let's just say, they were a little hazy.

Steps I took:

Taped off the headlights & fog lights w/ yellow 3m tape used for automotive body work.

Wet Sand:
1) used 400 grit
A) swirl motion
B) side to side motion

2) used 600 grit
A) swirl motion
B) side to side motion

3) used 2000 grit
A) swirl motion
B) side to side motion

Repeat process again for good measure.

Took 3 large garbage bags a part and taped them to the front of the car.

Followed the outline of the headlights and fog lights with a pair of scissors and created holes in the garbage bags where the lights are. I then taped the garbage bags to the tape that was already outlining the headlights and fog lights.

I used Rust-Oleum 2x Ultra Cover gloss clear w/ UV protection.

I sprayed the lenses about 12" away, waited 5 min, sprayed it again & waited 5 min and sprayed it a third time. I waited 1 hour and then repeated the process again.

I had a some orange peel effect on the passenger side. So, I used 3000 grit & wet sanded the lens.

I then pulled out my dual action porter & cable polisher and put 3m perfect it no. 1 on a chemical guys orange pad. Setting the polisher to 5 is polished the lens. I used 3m no. 2 on a chemical guys white pad and polished it.

Perfection....

My last step was to wax the lenses with some Black Fire/ Black Ice hybrid wax.

The lenses look like they are almost brand new.

Greyfox · 11-06-2016, 04:55 PM

Changed the oil and filter, checked it over a good bit.

hongsc · 11-06-2016, 05:21 PM

Within the past week or so. Oil change, M3 U+L control arms, and curb rash repair. Car needs a wash soon too.

ian3924 · 11-06-2016, 05:56 PM

Tint removal on the 335 and M4 then re-purposed the tints onto my headlights.

AviatorBimmerFL · 11-06-2016, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

Did the headlight polishing DIY with clear coat. I also did the fog lights as well.

I have a 2007 335i with original headlights..... let's just say, they were a little hazy.

Steps I took:

Taped off the headlights & fog lights w/ yellow 3m tape used for automotive body work.

Wet Sand:
1) used 400 grit
A) swirl motion
B) side to side motion

2) used 600 grit
A) swirl motion
B) side to side motion

3) used 2000 grit
A) swirl motion
B) side to side motion

Repeat process again for good measure.

Took 3 large garbage bags a part and taped them to the front of the car.

Followed the outline of the headlights and fog lights with a pair of scissors and created holes in the garbage bags where the lights are. I then taped the garbage bags to the tape that was already outlining the headlights and fog lights.

I used Rust-Oleum 2x Ultra Cover gloss clear w/ UV protection.

I sprayed the lenses about 12" away, waited 5 min, sprayed it again & waited 5 min and sprayed it a third time. I waited 1 hour and then repeated the process again.

I had a some orange peel effect on the passenger side. So, I used 3000 grit & wet sanded the lens.

I then pulled out my dual action porter & cable polisher and put 3m perfect it no. 1 on a chemical guys orange pad. Setting the polisher to 5 is polished the lens. I used 3m no. 2 on a chemical guys white pad and polished it.

Perfection....

My last step was to wax the lenses with some Black Fire/ Black Ice hybrid wax.

The lenses look like they are almost brand new.

Have before/after pics?

cjl1197 · 11-06-2016, 09:41 PM

Finished up the valve cover, oil housing and oil cooler gaskets. Glad I tackled it myself and save the money, but definitely glad it is over. I am too old apparently because my back hates me.

10-30-2016, 08:16 PM	#4247
OnlyDriveGerman Lieutenant 180 Rep 527 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Coupe 6MT Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: New Haven County, CT iTrader: (1)	Swapped to the winter setup. This time of year kinda sucks. Washed it too, then it rained out of nowhere.
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10-31-2016, 04:34 PM	#4248
N54Twin Major 413 Rep 1,362 Posts Drives: F85 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (9)	Paint Attached Images __________________
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11-03-2016, 06:45 AM	#4251
E92inAZ Private 40 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 coupe Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glendale, AZ iTrader: (0)	Saturday I fitted the new mtech rear bumper, Tuesday I installed the new bavsound uf-110 and today I lowered the windows, opened the sunroof and just drove.... so nice.
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11-03-2016, 01:31 PM	#4252
Bimmer 808 MT or bust! 172 Rep 289 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 335i M Sport, 6MT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Alexandria iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 X3 M40i [0.00] 2015 M235i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00] 2010 335i [0.00]	Please post up pics. __________________ 2010 E90 335i M Sport, MT - BMW PE; VRSF 7in HD; RB PCV; VRSF CP; Turbosmart KPB BOV; M3 Cowl; VRSF Cerakote DPs; Carly coding; ECS Scoops; Ziza interior LEDs; Fuel-It! Bucketless; Diff lock down brace V2; MHD E60 Map from BQ; Mishimoto OCC; Fuel-It! Ethanol Sensor; Apex 18x9 ARC-8's; StopTech slotted rotors; HPS pads; ECS brake lines; MMP turbos, inlets, outlets; 034 mounts; Kumho PS31s; BimmerLife coils
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11-03-2016, 01:32 PM	#4253
ny325 Brigadier General 892 Rep 3,140 Posts Drives: Jet Black E90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gridlock iTrader: (0)	Had blue skies so decided to wash it. Then mother nature decided to deliver a gift from the heavens above. A slight sprinkle. Oh well, another excuse to wash it again.
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11-04-2016, 12:43 PM	#4255
BabyrayS2k Private First Class 25 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Sedan Sport Package Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Birmingham, Alabama iTrader: (0)	valve cover gasket, oil pan gasket, rear main seal, mechatronic sleeve, o2 sensors, two door lock actuators, clay bar and wax done. Getting windows re-tinted today. 104,600 miles. Turbos are good and it still pulls hard. Will try to get another 100,000 out of her.
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11-04-2016, 03:59 PM	#4257
Canfield New Member 12 Rep 9 Posts Drives: E91 330D Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	This:
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11-05-2016, 01:44 PM	#4258
Greyfox Colonel 1227 Rep 2,840 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi E91 - 330k+ (miles) Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	Got the new coils in. Do not... I repeat DO NOT use dielectric grease on the new Bosch coils. Fracking things will seat and pop right back off.
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11-05-2016, 06:41 PM	#4259
N54Twin Major 413 Rep 1,362 Posts Drives: F85 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (9)	Completed the paddle retrofit. UP AND RUNNING.... Engine bay is dirty don't worry about it, the car is going to the Bodyshop soon. Attached Images __________________
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11-05-2016, 10:34 PM	#4260
cjl1197 Private 37 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2011 535i xDrive, M Sport Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Colorado Springs, CO iTrader: (0)	Started on the valve cover, oil filter housing and oil cooler gaskets. Prior owner let this shit leak all over the place. Engine is so nasty from all of the oil.
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11-06-2016, 04:28 PM	#4263
mweisdorfer Major General 1934 Rep 6,965 Posts Drives: 2007 Black/Black 335i e90 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Holly, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW E90 335i [0.00] 2008 bmw x5 [0.00]	Renew headlight lenses Did the headlight polishing DIY with clear coat. I also did the fog lights as well. I have a 2007 335i with original headlights..... let's just say, they were a little hazy. Steps I took: Taped off the headlights & fog lights w/ yellow 3m tape used for automotive body work. Wet Sand: 1) used 400 grit A) swirl motion B) side to side motion 2) used 600 grit A) swirl motion B) side to side motion 3) used 2000 grit A) swirl motion B) side to side motion Repeat process again for good measure. Took 3 large garbage bags a part and taped them to the front of the car. Followed the outline of the headlights and fog lights with a pair of scissors and created holes in the garbage bags where the lights are. I then taped the garbage bags to the tape that was already outlining the headlights and fog lights. I used Rust-Oleum 2x Ultra Cover gloss clear w/ UV protection. I sprayed the lenses about 12" away, waited 5 min, sprayed it again & waited 5 min and sprayed it a third time. I waited 1 hour and then repeated the process again. I had a some orange peel effect on the passenger side. So, I used 3000 grit & wet sanded the lens. I then pulled out my dual action porter & cable polisher and put 3m perfect it no. 1 on a chemical guys orange pad. Setting the polisher to 5 is polished the lens. I used 3m no. 2 on a chemical guys white pad and polished it. Perfection.... My last step was to wax the lenses with some Black Fire/ Black Ice hybrid wax. The lenses look like they are almost brand new.
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11-06-2016, 04:55 PM	#4264
Greyfox Colonel 1227 Rep 2,840 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi E91 - 330k+ (miles) Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	Changed the oil and filter, checked it over a good bit.
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11-06-2016, 05:21 PM	#4265
hongsc Captain 153 Rep 982 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Amazon Prime iTrader: (1)	Within the past week or so. Oil change, M3 U+L control arms, and curb rash repair. Car needs a wash soon too. __________________ 2011 BMW 328i Space Grey\|18" Avant Garde m359\|Michelin Pilot Sport A/S2\|Eibach Pro-Kit Springs\|Koni FSD\|M3 U+L Control Arms\|Lux Angel Eyes\|Stoptech\|Hawk 5.0\|aFe Race Pipes\|BMW PE
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11-06-2016, 05:56 PM	#4266
ian3924 Second Lieutenant 185 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Tint removal on the 335 and M4 then re-purposed the tints onto my headlights.
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11-06-2016, 09:41 PM	#4268
cjl1197 Private 37 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2011 535i xDrive, M Sport Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Colorado Springs, CO iTrader: (0)	Finished up the valve cover, oil housing and oil cooler gaskets. Glad I tackled it myself and save the money, but definitely glad it is over. I am too old apparently because my back hates me.
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