What did you do to your car today?

BSM n54iS · 11-06-2016, 09:42 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.

Pics or it didnt happen

sea6speed · 11-06-2016, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Greyfox

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

Same. First DIY oil change for me on the E90.

Then I replaced the heater control valve on my E34.

Stage5Lurker · 11-07-2016, 12:09 AM

Installed BMW P.E. this morning. Washed and cruised with a buddy and his 35is. Wrapped and ceramic coated my new downpipe this evening. Once I find the time to get after these leaks. VCG, OCG and OFHG sometime soon.

N54Twin · 11-07-2016, 06:32 PM

New battery

tetsuo111 · 11-07-2016, 09:35 PM

Flushed and replaced the transfer case and front differential fluid. The LSD was serviced earlier this summer.

Interesting observation - forward diff was surprisingly clean, while the transfer case was filthy. I think the TC is a clutch unit. The fwd diff is open. Makes sense the TC would get dirty.

cjl1197 · 11-07-2016, 11:55 PM

Fixed my 003FF code (absolutely no boost). I had just done by VCG, OFHG, and OCG. I figured while I was at it I might as well change some of my vacuum lines. Well I screwed up apparently and the ones I got from Autozone, the dealer was closed, were shit. The temp of the engine melted them and one came off completely. Once I changed them out, no more boost problem.

dspence44 · 11-08-2016, 01:54 AM

Swapped out my valve cover for a brand new one! Had to change them out because of a crack in my Crank Case Ventilation Valve Membrane... It would be too easy to make the valve replaceable...Right? But where is the profit in that?!

Socket · 11-08-2016, 02:11 AM

ripped out stupid old school phone charger from 2008 and created some space in my center console with this insert from ebay

Socket · 11-08-2016, 02:16 AM

and upgraded amp and speakers

AviatorBimmerFL · 11-08-2016, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Socket

and upgraded amp and speakers

If I wanted to replace all speakers on my Logic7 setup (E92), which ones would I need from Focal?

Speakers and subs....

TIA

JasW · 11-08-2016, 01:37 PM

Drove it like an old man, more or less. Breaking in the Spec stage 3+ clutch I just had installed. What's hard is keeping track of local miles (which count toward break in) vs. highway miles (which don't).

STR8-6IX · 11-08-2016, 02:31 PM

deleted my secondary cats today, replaced them with welded straight pipes. it sounds amazing after 500km, so much better once the ECU adjusts. exhaust and engine note sounds amazing.

Torgus · 11-08-2016, 09:51 PM

Mtech rear bumper and CF diffuser installed. CF wing painted & installed as well.

I'll throw tips on the PE shortly. They are apparently delivered to my house but I don't have the box.

More to come...

Alec Trevelyan · 11-08-2016, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Socket

and upgraded amp and speakers

Mad respect. I had polyglass in my old car and loved them. Everyone would ask where I was hiding the sub.

What I did to my car today: brought it home!

mashimarho · 11-08-2016, 11:53 PM

haven't touched my car in almost a couple months

mashimarho · 11-08-2016, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Swiftshiftsith

Installed BMW P.E. this morning. Washed and cruised with a buddy and his 35is. Wrapped and ceramic coated my new downpipe this evening. Once I find the time to get after these leaks. VCG, OCG and OFHG sometime soon.

More e92 LCI Seattlites!

dspence44 · 11-09-2016, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by cjl1197

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.

I'm 22 and my back hated me after that DIY....

N54Twin · 11-09-2016, 12:39 AM

Drove from NJ to VA to pick up a set of 128 with tires.

After 3:30h drive, I turn around for another 3:30h drive empty handed...

They guy refund $1.6k that i paid him via panjo using a CC now i have to wait to get my money.

Stage5Lurker · 11-09-2016, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by dspence44

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjl1197

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.

I'm 22 and my back hated me after that DIY....

I just did mine last night. I thought it would have been somewhat simple without and special tools. I have big hands, an N55 and bolts that are tucked away so far and behind, under, up, over and to the side that it makes you wanna breathe under water until you end up with that warm fuzzy calm feeling. But! well worth it when you can get on it without imagining the worst.

Socket · 11-09-2016, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AviatorBimmerFL

If I wanted to replace all speakers on my Logic7 setup (E92), which ones would I need from Focal?

Speakers and subs....

TIA

as per pics above mate
Focal make plug and play system mate
With the logic7 you already have a OEM amp which should work fine

N54Twin · 11-09-2016, 04:53 PM

Nothing.... this baby just arrived

Seattlesquash · 11-09-2016, 07:26 PM

Dropped it off for new clutch, PP, DMFW, trans mounts and the rest of the werks! Should get it back Friday and can't wait!

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Stage5Lurker Private First Class 46 Rep 158 Posts Drives: White Buffalo Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kirkland, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW LCI e92 33 ... [10.00]	Installed BMW P.E. this morning. Washed and cruised with a buddy and his 35is. Wrapped and ceramic coated my new downpipe this evening. Once I find the time to get after these leaks. VCG, OCG and OFHG sometime soon. Attached Images
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tetsuo111 Save the Manuals! 1244 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: E91 RWD 6MT, X3, Ducati S4R Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: PNW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E91 6MT RWD &q ... [0.00] 2005 Ducati S4R 996 [0.00] 2000 Ducati M750 [0.00] RIP - 2011 E91 328i ... [10.00]	Flushed and replaced the transfer case and front differential fluid. The LSD was serviced earlier this summer. Interesting observation - forward diff was surprisingly clean, while the transfer case was filthy. I think the TC is a clutch unit. The fwd diff is open. Makes sense the TC would get dirty. __________________ 2011 6MT RWD ClubSport Wagon \| 3,185lbs \| 1 of 149 ZSPs delivered in North America Outside: BMW M-Aero, Euro region lighting, Seibon \| Inside: M3 cockpit, Recaro SPG, Prototipo, AutoSolutions SSK, UCP \| Stop: M3 ST-40R, PFC \| Grip: Solid-mounted subframes, rear coilover conversion, M3 Nitron R3, Hyperco, SPL, AKG, ARC8 \| Go: StageFP, CF snorkel, 3IM, MILVs, SuperSprint headers, Dundon Motorsports Inconel exhaust, VoltPhreaks \| Cool: CSF \| PCA #2018100384 \| BMW CCA #505794
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11-07-2016, 11:55 PM	#4274
cjl1197 Private 37 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2011 535i xDrive, M Sport Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Colorado Springs, CO iTrader: (0)	Fixed my 003FF code (absolutely no boost). I had just done by VCG, OFHG, and OCG. I figured while I was at it I might as well change some of my vacuum lines. Well I screwed up apparently and the ones I got from Autozone, the dealer was closed, were shit. The temp of the engine melted them and one came off completely. Once I changed them out, no more boost problem.
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11-08-2016, 01:54 AM	#4275
dspence44 Lieutenant 76 Rep 503 Posts Drives: '07 E92 328i 6MT Join Date: May 2016 Location: Alberta iTrader: (1)	Swapped out my valve cover for a brand new one! Had to change them out because of a crack in my Crank Case Ventilation Valve Membrane... It would be too easy to make the valve replaceable...Right? But where is the profit in that?! __________________ // 328i E92 // N52 // Muffler Delete // K&N Drop In // Charcoal Delete // RGBW LED Halos
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11-08-2016, 02:11 AM	#4276
Socket Lieutenant General 4682 Rep 11,956 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 [0.00]	ripped out stupid old school phone charger from 2008 and created some space in my center console with this insert from ebay Attached Images
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JasW Captain 255 Rep 554 Posts Drives: 2013 335is E93 6MT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 335is E93 [8.00]	Drove it like an old man, more or less. Breaking in the Spec stage 3+ clutch I just had installed. What's hard is keeping track of local miles (which count toward break in) vs. highway miles (which don't). __________________ 2013 335is E93 6MT \| LeMans Blue/Saddle Brown BQ Tuning MHD E60 flash \| Cobb catted DPs \| ETS 5" FMIC \| BMS DCI \| Fuel-It Stage 2 LPFP \| MMP inlets/outlets \| Forge DVs \| N20 TMAP sensor Vibrant 1790 resonators/mid-cat delete \| MPI CP \| Spec Stage 3+ clutch and steel SMFW \| Wavetrac LSD \| M3 rear subframe and diff bushings
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STR8-6IX Banned 558 Rep 2,825 Posts Drives: RWD 528i N52 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Secondary cat delete deleted my secondary cats today, replaced them with welded straight pipes. it sounds amazing after 500km, so much better once the ECU adjusts. exhaust and engine note sounds amazing.
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Torgus Slow. 3796 Rep 7,160 Posts Drives: N54 6466 100% E85 + Meth Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 [10.00] 2007 BMW E90 [0.00] 2006 BMW E91 [0.00]	Mtech rear bumper and CF diffuser installed. CF wing painted & installed as well. I'll throw tips on the PE shortly. They are apparently delivered to my house but I don't have the box. More to come... __________________ E92 6466 E85 + Meth/ E70 #1 fully deleted 2.8 race flash / E70 #2 JBD / E90 & E91 both tuned & retired Psalm 144
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N54Twin Major 413 Rep 1,362 Posts Drives: F85 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (9)	Drove from NJ to VA to pick up a set of 128 with tires. After 3:30h drive, I turn around for another 3:30h drive empty handed... They guy refund $1.6k that i paid him via panjo using a CC now i have to wait to get my money. __________________
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11-09-2016, 07:26 PM	#4290
Seattlesquash Car Enthusiast 973 Rep 1,326 Posts Drives: E92 328i 2007 SC Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 328i ESS V ... [10.00] 2007 B7 RS4 AMD SC ... [10.00]	Dropped it off for new clutch, PP, DMFW, trans mounts and the rest of the werks! Should get it back Friday and can't wait! __________________ E92 328i\|6MT\|ESS SC VT-1 (G.2)\|3 stage\|22 RPD SC/Meth tune\|AA Headers\|Snow Performance Meth Injection\|Rotiform KPS\|R139\|PS4S 275.245.19\|M3 front\|M3 side skirts\|MTEC rear\|Akrapovic C tips\|Koni Sport (Yellow)\|Eibach PS\|Hotchkis SB\|C high-kick spoiler\|C mirror Covers\|C trim\|LCI tails\|M3 Control arms\|M3 MS\|Black E trim\|Black kidney's\|Full LED Conv\|BMW F30 370/345 BBK\|ECS SS\|ECS Strut Tower Brace\|034 Engine-Trans-Rear Mounts
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