What did you do to your car today?

GottWhat · 11-23-2016, 09:25 AM

A couple weeks ago, I had my independent shop install a new pair of VRSF pipes and a used JB4 (purchased from a member here). I did have to take it back to the shop for them to realign one of the pipes as it was rubbing against the passenger side heat shield. Now there is about a quarter-inch of clearance. Sounds awesome and no more vibrations!

Wastegate is still ticking during cold startups. About a week ago, I tried to adjust the rear wastegate actuator rod but it is a bit rusty. I am going to spray it with some Liquid Wrench penetrating oil and try again this weekend.

Yesterday, I installed six new spark plugs and ran the JB4 USB cable to the glove box. In map 5, I was getting multiple misfires above 6,000 RPM. I am hoping the new plugs will cure the problem. If not, new coils will be next.

I also checked the indexes of my fuel injectors. I know one bank had been replaced but it looks like both have been updated as one bank is index 11 and the other is index 12. I also confirmed the fuel injector coding via INPA.

Later, I am going to confirm if the plugs cured my multiple misfire issues, check to make sure JB4 is running latest version and I also still need to change the rear end fluid.

Torgus · 11-23-2016, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ny325

First cold temperatures of the season. My tire sensor light was on. Had to put air in all four tires.

Tell Goodell about how that works.

Alec Trevelyan · 11-23-2016, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torgus

Tell Goodell about how that works.

What I did to my car today: just a little winter prep.

N54Twin · 11-23-2016, 05:35 PM

Nothing by me....

Going home from work calm and this shit happen because she was in a hurry.....

https://vid.me/lh9Y

Is funny how she ask my wife are u calling the cops? Then say "Oh please don't ruin my day" LOL

U fuck my day up and I'm not complaining about it.

Seattlesquash · 11-23-2016, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N54Twin

Nothing by me....

Going home from work calm and this shit happen because she was in a hurry.....

https://vid.me/lh9Y

Is funny how she ask my wife are u calling the cops? Then say "Oh please don't ruin my day" LOL

U fuck my day up and I'm not complaining about it.

Sounds familiar - clown, and too many out there. Time to upgrade your bumper/diffuser on her, the other lady "who's life you ruined"!

Socket · 11-24-2016, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N54Twin

Nothing by me....

Going home from work calm and this shit happen because she was in a hurry.....

https://vid.me/lh9Y

Is funny how she ask my wife are u calling the cops? Then say "Oh please don't ruin my day" LOL

U fuck my day up and I'm not complaining about it.

Sorry to hear this... tragic

Socket · 11-24-2016, 07:03 AM

Rolled guards to stop rubbing and brake booster vac line delete, to get rid of the ugly hard pipeline ruining the look of the engine bay

Bomrsx · 11-24-2016, 05:03 PM

Took my e92 to get it's hail repaired

dj_aj · 11-24-2016, 09:16 PM

Attempted to change my summer setup to winter. Got 3 tires done and then a single bolt on the 4th one seems to have rusted on stuck. Had to leave it at the tire shop.

God I hate winters.

yipronny · 11-25-2016, 12:38 AM

Been having clouds of smoke coming from the hood for days, traced it back to a valve cover leak. Finally took the time this thanksgiving to change it out! A PAIN IN THE BUTT JOB, almost broke my back...took a full 9 hours going slowly

6ixSpd · 11-25-2016, 12:50 AM

Heated steering wheel retrofitted just in time for winter!

robtr8 · 11-25-2016, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dj_aj

Attempted to change my summer setup to winter. Got 3 tires done and then a single bolt on the 4th one seems to have rusted on stuck. Had to leave it at the tire shop.

God I hate winters.

A dab of anti-seize last spring woulda been good.

I just installed Pirelli Sottozero 3's on the 185's. Great tire.

bigfellas_dad · 11-25-2016, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ny325

First cold temperatures of the season. My tire sensor light was on. Had to put air in all four tires.

Same happened here, i've since learned how to reset the alert!

I thought i had a puncture but my newly fitted Nokian winter tyres where just low, the tyre shop guy must have been out of breath

BSM n54iS · 11-25-2016, 03:29 PM

Unbolted my front seats and cleaned the carpets out from all the crumbs and dirt. I'll make a thread about it soon

lol

Plainview · 11-25-2016, 06:01 PM

Amazing... how is this done? Is there a link to a diy?

Quote:

Originally Posted by the6M3

Heated steering wheel retrofitted just in time for winter!

tdavis42 · 11-25-2016, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yipronny

Been having clouds of smoke coming from the hood for days, traced it back to a valve cover leak. Finally took the time this thanksgiving to change it out! A PAIN IN THE BUTT JOB, almost broke my back...took a full 9 hours going slowly

What guide did you use?

nanceman · 11-26-2016, 01:07 PM

Put her away

N54Twin · 11-26-2016, 02:52 PM

Trade my old fuel pump to Fuel-It for a gas tank ring tool.

Welcome to NBA Jam · 11-26-2016, 03:46 PM

Put on a new oil cap. Dealer wanted $40 for it. I ordered one online for 9 bucks.

My oil cap was showing visible signs of significsnt leaking, in addition to a slowly decreasing oil level. I know it's not the VCG or OFG since both are new, and oil residue only seems to exist around or below the cap.

lordbmw · 11-26-2016, 03:53 PM

I replaced an ignition coil.

I was getting misfire on cylinder 1.

So if this doesn't fix it, I'll replace the spark plug and if that doesn't fix it, I'll replace the fuel injector and if that doesn't fix it, I'll just blow the car up.

yipronny · 11-26-2016, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdavis42

What guide did you use?

I have the N55 engine so I used a combination of YouTube videos and the DIY guide in this forum. The guides weren't as detailed as the N54 engine but I managed thankfully...

mjn77 · 11-30-2016, 08:27 AM

Just taken delivery of a set of EBC slotted discs and Yellow Stuff pads for the rear and a set of HEL braided hoses.

11-23-2016, 09:25 AM	#4357
GottWhat Lieutenant 196 Rep 458 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i MT Sport Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Shelby Township, MI iTrader: (0)	A couple weeks ago, I had my independent shop install a new pair of VRSF pipes and a used JB4 (purchased from a member here). I did have to take it back to the shop for them to realign one of the pipes as it was rubbing against the passenger side heat shield. Now there is about a quarter-inch of clearance. Sounds awesome and no more vibrations! Wastegate is still ticking during cold startups. About a week ago, I tried to adjust the rear wastegate actuator rod but it is a bit rusty. I am going to spray it with some Liquid Wrench penetrating oil and try again this weekend. Yesterday, I installed six new spark plugs and ran the JB4 USB cable to the glove box. In map 5, I was getting multiple misfires above 6,000 RPM. I am hoping the new plugs will cure the problem. If not, new coils will be next. I also checked the indexes of my fuel injectors. I know one bank had been replaced but it looks like both have been updated as one bank is index 11 and the other is index 12. I also confirmed the fuel injector coding via INPA. Later, I am going to confirm if the plugs cured my multiple misfire issues, check to make sure JB4 is running latest version and I also still need to change the rear end fluid. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i 6-Speed w/Sport Package (Montego Blue)
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11-23-2016, 05:35 PM	#4360
N54Twin Major 413 Rep 1,362 Posts Drives: F85 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (9)	Nothing by me.... Going home from work calm and this shit happen because she was in a hurry..... https://vid.me/lh9Y Is funny how she ask my wife are u calling the cops? Then say "Oh please don't ruin my day" LOL U fuck my day up and I'm not complaining about it. Attached Images __________________
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11-24-2016, 07:03 AM	#4363
Socket Lieutenant General 4634 Rep 11,945 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 [0.00]	Rolled guards to stop rubbing and brake booster vac line delete, to get rid of the ugly hard pipeline ruining the look of the engine bay Attached Images
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Bomrsx New Member 0 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2012 X5M Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Colorado Springs CO iTrader: (0)	Took my e92 to get it's hail repaired
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11-24-2016, 09:16 PM	#4365
dj_aj BMW Enthusiast 37 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 07 335i E92 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [8.50]	Attempted to change my summer setup to winter. Got 3 tires done and then a single bolt on the 4th one seems to have rusted on stuck. Had to leave it at the tire shop. God I hate winters.
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11-25-2016, 12:38 AM	#4366
yipronny Private First Class 30 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2012 e92 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Planet earth iTrader: (0)	Been having clouds of smoke coming from the hood for days, traced it back to a valve cover leak. Finally took the time this thanksgiving to change it out! A PAIN IN THE BUTT JOB, almost broke my back...took a full 9 hours going slowly Attached Images
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11-25-2016, 12:50 AM	#4367
6ixSpd Save the manuals! 6051 Rep 6,757 Posts Drives: '16 M3, '23 718 Spyder Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 416 iTrader: (4)	Heated steering wheel retrofitted just in time for winter! __________________ '16 M3 \| '23 718 Spyder Past: E92 M3, F87 M2, E39 M5, etc
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BSM n54iS Brigadier General 2680 Rep 4,203 Posts Drives: '11 335is \| '16 Macan Turbo Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Everywhere and Nowhere iTrader: (7)	Unbolted my front seats and cleaned the carpets out from all the crumbs and dirt. I'll make a thread about it soon lol __________________ '11 335is BSM MT "BMW Performance Editon" \| '16 Porsche Macan Turbo GruppeM CF Intake \| AR Resonated DP \| ER CP \| Turbosmart RacePort BOV \| Cobb FMIC \| RB Inlets \| RB External Mishi/Turner OCC \| Michelin PS4 \| BMW Performance Springs/Bilstein B8 + Dinan & M3 bits \| BMW Brembo BBK \| BMW Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW Performance CF Lip \| BMW Performance Alcantara \| PS Designs GTS Armrest \| AG H6-40 \| Rear Seat Delete
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11-26-2016, 01:07 PM	#4373
nanceman First Lieutenant 91 Rep 346 Posts Drives: 11 335is 6MT, 15 GTI 6MT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Metro Detroit iTrader: (0)	Put her away Attached Images __________________
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11-26-2016, 02:52 PM	#4374
N54Twin Major 413 Rep 1,362 Posts Drives: F85 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (9)	Trade my old fuel pump to Fuel-It for a gas tank ring tool. Attached Images __________________
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11-26-2016, 03:46 PM	#4375
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)	Put on a new oil cap. Dealer wanted $40 for it. I ordered one online for 9 bucks. My oil cap was showing visible signs of significsnt leaking, in addition to a slowly decreasing oil level. I know it's not the VCG or OFG since both are new, and oil residue only seems to exist around or below the cap.
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lordbmw Captain 283 Rep 790 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 335xi Coupe (AT) Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	I replaced an ignition coil. I was getting misfire on cylinder 1. So if this doesn't fix it, I'll replace the spark plug and if that doesn't fix it, I'll replace the fuel injector and if that doesn't fix it, I'll just blow the car up.
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11-30-2016, 08:27 AM	#4378
mjn77 Colonel 1382 Rep 2,024 Posts Drives: E90 M3 LCI Jerez Black Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Herts, UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [10.00]	Just taken delivery of a set of EBC slotted discs and Yellow Stuff pads for the rear and a set of HEL braided hoses. __________________ //E90 M3 LCI DCT in Jerez Black / Fox Red Leather // Alcantara Trim // ST XTA Coilovers // 1.75 Exhaust // Pinnacle Undertray // @jerez.black.e90.m3// Euro Road Trips 2014 (French Alps) 2016 (GER ITA AUS) 2017 (ITA GER SWI) 2018 (LIE GER AUS SLO CRO) 2019 (SWI ITA GER AUS) 2022 (SWI AUS ITA) 2024 (NOR)
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