What did you do to your car today?

rulonger · 06-24-2017, 09:52 AM

I had car towed home from work yesterday evening. This morning I ordered parts to replace the harmonic balancer pulley and belts.

The Nightman · 06-24-2017, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nsjames

6 new injectors last night. Runs so smooooooth now.

dexron VI and filter ordered for the trans.

What prompted you to replace the injectors?

ATF and filter is my next job too

spencers · 06-24-2017, 10:14 PM

Zimmerman brake rotors and ATE brake fluid on all 4 corners. Akebono ceramic pads still good. It was quite amusing beating the heck out of the rear rotors just to get them to come off!

Need to figure out what the best fluid for 6MT and differential.

ny325 · 06-25-2017, 01:27 PM

About to go wash, and wax my E90. Beautiful day.

mjn77 · 06-25-2017, 02:53 PM

Wash, wax, cleaned leather and put some air in the tyres. 1 bar down all round

N54Twin · 06-25-2017, 09:03 PM

Had this BMS parts sitting around for a few months decided to get them installed today.

nsjames · 06-25-2017, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by freedomfries

What prompted you to replace the injectors?

ATF and filter is my next job too

the dealer had done one. Was in the #4 hole.
I had a misfire that followed the injector from #1 to #4 after I did coils and plugs

so I just said F it and got 6. I'm driving cross country (ohio to oregon) in a week. I don't need troubles.

took the two new coils I found and the one new injector and tucked them in the back for road spares.

desertman123 · 06-25-2017, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by spencers

Zimmerman brake rotors and ATE brake fluid on all 4 corners. Akebono ceramic pads still good. It was quite amusing beating the heck out of the rear rotors just to get them to come off!

Need to figure out what the best fluid for 6MT and differential.

Redline MTL and their 75w90!

spencers · 06-25-2017, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by desertman123

Redline MTL and their 75w90!

Cool. That's what I used in my E46. Glad to see it's still recommended!

WatchWolf34 · 06-26-2017, 01:14 PM

So this hasn't all been in the last day. But over the last two weeks actually...

New set of tires - 235/40/18 + 265/35/18
Installed M3 Control Arms + Alignment
Replaced Spark Plugs (and realized that I desperately need to replace my VCG)
Replaced Vacuum Lines w/3.5MM Platinum Cured Silicone Lines
Interior trim wrapped in 3M Carbon Fiber

I've got pictures but don't want to host them on another site just to put them on here.

terryd5150 · 06-26-2017, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by N54Twin

Had this BMS parts sitting around for a few months decided to get them installed today.

Did the BMS thermostat cover come with a gasket?

mweisdorfer · 06-26-2017, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by siphor1989

Got a x-pipe and oem 335is mufflers with 3.5" tips installed. Amazing how muted the exhaust note is on the e90 compared to e92.

If you plug the vacuum line to the flap so it stays open 24/7, you essentially have the PE exhaust.

maddmatth · 06-27-2017, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

If you plug the vacuum line to the flap so it stays open 24/7, you essentially have the PE exhaust.

Better to unplug the connection for it behind the left tail light - accessible from the boot. That turns it off properly rather than blocking the vacuum line.

spencers · 06-27-2017, 10:18 AM

Installed LED turn signals from iJDMToy and coded the associated bulb checks to nicht_aktiv.

N52UNED · 06-27-2017, 10:30 AM

Flashed a BPC tune this past Friday. That with the 3IM I had installed a couple weeks earlier ... now my 328i is basically 330i with a bit more.

feuer · 06-27-2017, 10:33 AM

I washed the car after the track day, I changed the oil, and fixed one flat tire:

The Nightman · 06-27-2017, 05:05 PM

Oil change. I (stupidly) used Pennzoil Platinum 5w30 last time thinking it would be okay on a short interval (10k km). I just switched to Castrol Edge 5w40 A3/B4 and couldn't believe how much smoother the engine ran.

I'm curious how Rotella T6 compares? I have some sitting around...

teamraw · 06-27-2017, 05:17 PM

Installed the high kick spoiler and a tri-grille

feuer · 06-27-2017, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by freedomfries

Oil change. I (stupidly) used Pennzoil Platinum 5w30 last time thinking it would be okay on a short interval (10k km). I just switched to Castrol Edge 5w40 A3/B4 and couldn't believe how much smoother the engine ran.

I'm curious how Rotella T6 compares? I have some sitting around...

Pennzoil and Quaker and under Shell and nothing wrong with using those oils. I change the oil friquently. In the past have used Mobil 1, Castrol and Valvoline all either 0w-40 or 5w-40 and found that Rotella T6 when comes to price, consumption, smoothness and temperatures is satisfactory. Especially price, I was able to stock up on T6 at $5 per gallon. Then consumption. I usually never add oil even after track days.

N54Twin · 06-28-2017, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by terryd5150

Quote:

Originally Posted by N54Twin

Had this BMS parts sitting around for a few months decided to get them installed today.

Did the BMS thermostat cover come with a gasket?

No, and i don't think BMW sell that gasket alone..

If they do post the part # please.

terryd5150 · 06-28-2017, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by N54Twin

No, and i don't think BMW sell that gasket alone..

If they do post the part # please.

I wish I could post a PN, but that I'm aware of, no one has that gasket by itself.

Wksk · 06-29-2017, 09:48 AM

Replaced my run flats this morning with Michelin PSS. Tires are lower profile than the ones that came with the car. look much better and feels better driving. Based on other forums posts i also ordered the Slime 70005 tire kit and put a pair of pliers in the trunk for nails.

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06-24-2017, 10:14 PM	#5107
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06-25-2017, 01:27 PM	#5108
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06-25-2017, 02:53 PM	#5109
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06-25-2017, 09:03 PM	#5110
N54Twin Major 413 Rep 1,362 Posts Drives: F85 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (9)	Had this BMS parts sitting around for a few months decided to get them installed today. Attached Images __________________
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06-26-2017, 01:14 PM	#5114
WatchWolf34 Because Racecar 126 Rep 266 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (1)	So this hasn't all been in the last day. But over the last two weeks actually... New set of tires - 235/40/18 + 265/35/18 Installed M3 Control Arms + Alignment Replaced Spark Plugs (and realized that I desperately need to replace my VCG) Replaced Vacuum Lines w/3.5MM Platinum Cured Silicone Lines Interior trim wrapped in 3M Carbon Fiber I've got pictures but don't want to host them on another site just to put them on here. __________________
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06-27-2017, 10:18 AM	#5118
spencers Captain 199 Rep 649 Posts Drives: Sthrizzle Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: A iTrader: (6)	Installed LED turn signals from iJDMToy and coded the associated bulb checks to nicht_aktiv. Attached Images
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06-27-2017, 10:30 AM	#5119
N52UNED Captain 181 Rep 601 Posts Drives: '07 328i/330BPC Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Sunshine State iTrader: (1)	Flashed a BPC tune this past Friday. That with the 3IM I had installed a couple weeks earlier ... now my 328i is basically 330i with a bit more.
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06-27-2017, 10:33 AM	#5120
feuer Major General 4289 Rep 9,224 Posts Drives: wife crazy! Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (5)	I washed the car after the track day, I changed the oil, and fixed one flat tire: Attached Images
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The Nightman Cometh 1236 Rep 1,408 Posts Drives: Boy's Soul Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Boy's Hole iTrader: (4) Garage List E90 LCI "330i& ... [10.00]	Oil change. I (stupidly) used Pennzoil Platinum 5w30 last time thinking it would be okay on a short interval (10k km). I just switched to Castrol Edge 5w40 A3/B4 and couldn't believe how much smoother the engine ran. I'm curious how Rotella T6 compares? I have some sitting around...
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teamraw Second Lieutenant 43 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 335is, 2018 BMW M4C, Join Date: May 2015 Location: Reno NV iTrader: (0)	Installed the high kick spoiler and a tri-grille Attached Images
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06-29-2017, 09:48 AM	#5126
Wksk Second Lieutenant 80 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 2013 335i e92 6spd goes vroom! Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Replaced my run flats this morning with Michelin PSS. Tires are lower profile than the ones that came with the car. look much better and feels better driving. Based on other forums posts i also ordered the Slime 70005 tire kit and put a pair of pliers in the trunk for nails.
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