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      02-16-2017, 10:44 AM   #4709
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I broke the f$%^#g windshield.

The rubber gaskets around the windshield and back glass were showing their age and needed to be replaced. I had ordered the gaskets - top gasket of windshield and the three sided gasket for the back glass. Watched a couple of youtube videos and read up on the DIY threads. So I was ready ! ! !

Unfortunately the last guy to replace the windshield (cracked due to me catching a rock) reused the upper gasket and glued it on to the windshield. Like he really glued it well. It did not want to come off. In my zeal to coerce the gasket out, I stressed the edge of the glass and ... Viola, a $400 f-up.

So the car is at the glass shop now getting a new windshield. Some DIYs save you money; others teach you expensive lessons.
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      02-16-2017, 02:34 PM   #4710
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Replace my EcsTuning oil cap.

New replacement since the first one turn purple let's see what happens to this one.

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Oil change to my sister Honda Accord no more drain bolt Fumoto valve is what it is.
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      02-16-2017, 04:46 PM   #4711
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Replace my EcsTuning oil cap.

New replacement since the first one turn purple from black let's see what happens to this one.

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Oil change to my sister Honda Accord no more drain bolt Fumoto valve is what it is.
Those Fumoto valves are great. Well worth the buy IMO.
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      02-16-2017, 05:56 PM   #4712
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So right before winter, that nail happened...had to take my summers off and put winters on....and now given that the cold weather is gone here in STL, went back to summer mode, new Michelin PSS rears and aggressive map back on. The car drives way better and no more noisy winter
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      02-16-2017, 06:22 PM   #4713
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Replace my EcsTuning oil cap.

New replacement since the first one turn purple from black let's see what happens to this one.

AND

Oil change to my sister Honda Accord no more drain bolt Fumoto valve is what it is.
Those Fumoto valves are great. Well worth the buy IMO.
Have one in my e60.

Just knowing that there won't be any mess at all makes me Happy.
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      02-16-2017, 06:23 PM   #4714
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But why? Please don't get upset but is rather easy. I have done it many times. Only thing your need is to shift the steering rack over and get a stubby 21mm open wrench (or cut yours in half like I did)
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Mine is Right hand drive and i wonder if Left hand drive would be easy as RHD has a steering column in the way and that area is just that much more restricted compared to LHD.
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      02-16-2017, 07:45 PM   #4715
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Mine is Right hand drive and i wonder if Left hand drive would be easy as RHD has a steering column in the way and that area is just that much more restricted compared to LHD.
Oh, yeah, probably RHD is cluster f**k compared to LHD
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      02-16-2017, 09:59 PM   #4716
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Need help with USB/aux/ BT problems combox ripped out car ended up putting it back in but, now Bt,aux & USB doesn't work anymore. 😞😞 I need to listen to my music again I been using a FM transmitter and it's not fun at all..
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      02-17-2017, 06:47 PM   #4717
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Replaced all four rim center caps. Old ones were bubbling.

Much better
what you get and from where if you dont mind me asking.
i need to to get a center cap for my ride.
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      02-17-2017, 07:37 PM   #4718
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Replaced all four rim center caps. Old ones were bubbling.

Much better
what you get and from where if you dont mind me asking.
i need to to get a center cap for my ride.
From ECS Tuning, about $12 bucks.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...m/36136783536/
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      02-17-2017, 09:51 PM   #4719
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Yesterday, a warning for the brakes came on so I took it to the mechanic to get it diagnosed to see what needed to be replaced. It ended up just being the sensor, so I decided to just replace it myself. Today, we had a massive storm in CA and all of a sudden, random electronics started malfunctioning in my car. The locks no longer worked, the horn didn't work, and I got a slew of errors on the speedo screen. I parked in the garage to replace the brake sensor and was disturbed by what I saw. The mechanic had ripped the brake sensor clip leaving an exposed hanging wire. My guess is that the rain shorted out some components on my car through the exposed wire (or maybe it all went wrong coincidentally). I simply had to replace fuse 57 and 16. Thankfully it was just a fuse rather than the door actuators. Never going to that mechanic again!
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      02-18-2017, 12:49 AM   #4720
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I snagged mine from eBay. They appeared to be genuine from the packaging...If not, they did a great job replicating it. Time will tell how they hold up!

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      02-18-2017, 01:28 AM   #4721
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Fitted a set of Maxton Design side skirt extensions and front lip
Wow! Gorgeous car bro! Nicely done! Love the lights, front bumper, and hood. VERY nice.
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      02-18-2017, 01:32 AM   #4722
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Flashed MHD-1

Originally had it, but was misfiring on #3 so went back to stage 0. After spark plug change, and vanos solenoid cleaning, put MHD-1 back on.

Woooohoooo! So much better! No misfires! Waaaay more power! Rear end was trying to get out in front, just pulls and pulls, big improvement.
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      02-18-2017, 09:29 AM   #4723
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I snagged mine from eBay. They appeared to be genuine from the packaging...If not, they did a great job replicating it. Time will tell how they hold up!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/182088694192
Wow 4 for $8 bucks? Lol
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      02-18-2017, 05:00 PM   #4724
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      02-18-2017, 10:05 PM   #4725
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Got a second alignment on the E91. Once I bagged it, took it to a reputable shop to do an alignment, but wasn't very happy with how it rode. The car still pulled right, and steering wheel was a bit off centered, steering felt very loose. Took it to a sears automotive center today with low expectations, but they realigned the car and I was very surprised with the outcome. Car drove straight, steering wheel dead center, and more importantly, car regained a heavier steer.
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      02-19-2017, 03:42 PM   #4726
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The weather is nice so i decided to replace my stock rear Sway bar with the one from the M5 had it sitting for almost a year and is finally done.
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      02-19-2017, 05:00 PM   #4727
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Finally got the water pump and thermostat in. Luckily in the military we have auto skills centers. $6 an hour to use a lift.

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      02-21-2017, 08:27 AM   #4728
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      02-21-2017, 08:41 AM   #4729
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The day was nice so put on my summer wheels
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