What did you do to your car today?

StevenY. · 06-29-2017, 05:48 PM

Finally installed extended paddle shifters!

nsjames · 06-29-2017, 08:53 PM

well it's been exciting.
started yesterday doing some PM.
then I broke a bolt off in the transmission.

yay!.

so I tried drilling it out.
for 8 hours yesterday.
after I had broken an extractor off in it...
I quit at 1 am after all my bits were wasted.
up and at em this morning with new bits. Still getting no where.
So I used a carbide burr and hogged it out, got to not hardend material and drilled it out after an hour.
crooked of course.
So I picked the remnants of the bolt out, then drilled it 1/4 and put a M6 helicoil in it.
Reinstalled pan, filled with fluid, no leaks.
amazeballs.
Changed the oil, went for a test drive, then put the aero pans back on.

worst. trans. service. ever.

EB89 · 06-30-2017, 06:54 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.

That's not true

rulonger · 06-30-2017, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rulonger

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

Parts came in yesterday evening. Started the work last night and finished up this morning. Harmonic Balancer pulley, bolts and the serpentine belt are new and hopefully good for another 100 K miles.

feuer · 06-30-2017, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StevenY.

Finally installed extended paddle shifters!

Now you can shift like a pro

mweisdorfer · 06-30-2017, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EB89

Quote:

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.

That's not true

Explain why not. I said, "essentially".

bluescoupe · 06-30-2017, 02:13 PM

replaced stock shocks/struts with Bilstein B6 performance!
Mounted new Michelin PSS.
at 114K, New car!

Holy crap, should have done the Bilsteins sooner...

StevenY. · 06-30-2017, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by feuer

Quote:

Originally Posted by StevenY.

Finally installed extended paddle shifters!

Now you can shift like a pro

You already know.

The Nightman · 06-30-2017, 04:11 PM

Lowered the front ride height by 1cm with this free and easy modification to the struts: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...8&postcount=70

I have non-Sport suspension (C5 front springs) and I'm happy with the resulting ride height. Perfect for a daily IMO

GRUESOM3 · 07-01-2017, 03:30 PM

Brake fluid flush, oil change, washed/waxed insides of wheels and quick detail on the outside.

Greyfox · 07-01-2017, 08:30 PM

Disassembled the rear interior to get to the tops of the rear shocks.

#Tee · 07-01-2017, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GRUESOM3

Brake fluid flush, oil change, washed/waxed insides of wheels and quick detail on the outside.

love it! nice deep cleaning action lol

lordbmw · 07-01-2017, 11:30 PM

I installed one of these thingies that hold your dash trim in place.

In case anyone needs the part # it's 51457152442

ndevree · 07-02-2017, 05:35 PM

New wheels

Greyfox · 07-02-2017, 06:31 PM

New Bilsteing B6 rear shocks and new rear ball joints. Took kit I bought from BavAuto worked like a charm.

spencers · 07-02-2017, 07:06 PM

Redline 75w90 differential fluid change

GottWhat · 07-03-2017, 12:20 PM

Sold it

spencers · 07-04-2017, 11:31 AM

Battery and starter replaced. Just finishing up now.

The Nightman · 07-05-2017, 01:16 PM

In the process of upgrading my heated non-sport steering wheel to a heated Sport wheel with paddle shifters. I rewired the paddle shifters to function like normal ones (pull left to downshift, pull right to upshift) using this thread:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121524

The trim is from an X1 and fits any wheel that uses the Sport model airbag:

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partxref?q=32306853142

John 070 · 07-05-2017, 01:40 PM

Finally drove her, been sitting a month again.....what an awesome car, I'm not just saying this because it's my car. I wish BMW would build a car like this again....

terryd5150 · 07-05-2017, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by John 070

Finally drove her, been sitting a month again.....what an awesome car, I'm not just saying this because it's my car. I wish BMW would build a car like this again....

I get this feeling, too; I work out of town a lot and I use rental cars to get around.

I always look forward to coming home and taking the 335i out for a drive.

tlow98 · 07-05-2017, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Greyfox

New Bilsteing B6 rear shocks and new rear ball joints. Took kit I bought from BavAuto worked like a charm.

Nice, great to find out you did this after hearing that you might.

How do you like the B6s? I'm constantly on the fence but I have a suspicion the B6 are better matched to the wagon bc we have a bit more weight.

Noted on the Babauto tool.

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StevenY. ///M 227 Rep 2,248 Posts Drives: 10' SG e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	Finally installed extended paddle shifters! Attached Images __________________
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06-29-2017, 08:53 PM	#5128
nsjames Brigadier General 2461 Rep 4,328 Posts Drives: 08 328xi Touring Join Date: May 2017 Location: ohio iTrader: (0)	well it's been exciting. started yesterday doing some PM. then I broke a bolt off in the transmission. yay!. so I tried drilling it out. for 8 hours yesterday. after I had broken an extractor off in it... I quit at 1 am after all my bits were wasted. up and at em this morning with new bits. Still getting no where. So I used a carbide burr and hogged it out, got to not hardend material and drilled it out after an hour. crooked of course. So I picked the remnants of the bolt out, then drilled it 1/4 and put a M6 helicoil in it. Reinstalled pan, filled with fluid, no leaks. amazeballs. Changed the oil, went for a test drive, then put the aero pans back on. worst. trans. service. ever.
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06-30-2017, 02:13 PM	#5133
bluescoupe motorhead 60 Rep 465 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: west coast, FL iTrader: (0)	replaced stock shocks/struts with Bilstein B6 performance! Mounted new Michelin PSS. at 114K, New car! Holy crap, should have done the Bilsteins sooner...
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06-30-2017, 04:11 PM	#5135
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]	Lowered the front ride height by 1cm with this free and easy modification to the struts: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...8&postcount=70 I have non-Sport suspension (C5 front springs) and I'm happy with the resulting ride height. Perfect for a daily IMO Last edited by The Nightman; 05-28-2018 at 01:44 PM..
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07-01-2017, 03:30 PM	#5136
GRUESOM3 Major 1105 Rep 1,321 Posts Drives: 3 NA cars and 1 Turbo car Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (4)	Brake fluid flush, oil change, washed/waxed insides of wheels and quick detail on the outside. Attached Images
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07-01-2017, 08:30 PM	#5137
Greyfox Colonel 1227 Rep 2,840 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi E91 - 337k+ (miles) Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	Disassembled the rear interior to get to the tops of the rear shocks.
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07-01-2017, 11:30 PM	#5139
lordbmw Captain 288 Rep 790 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 335xi Coupe (AT) Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	I installed one of these thingies that hold your dash trim in place. In case anyone needs the part # it's 51457152442 Attached Images
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07-02-2017, 05:35 PM	#5140
ndevree Registered 2 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2010 335i xdrive Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Holland, MI iTrader: (0)	New wheels Attached Images
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07-02-2017, 06:31 PM	#5141
Greyfox Colonel 1227 Rep 2,840 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi E91 - 337k+ (miles) Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	New Bilsteing B6 rear shocks and new rear ball joints. Took kit I bought from BavAuto worked like a charm.
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07-02-2017, 07:06 PM	#5142
spencers Captain 199 Rep 649 Posts Drives: Sthrizzle Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: A iTrader: (6)	Redline 75w90 differential fluid change Attached Images
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07-03-2017, 12:20 PM	#5143
GottWhat Lieutenant 196 Rep 458 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i MT Sport Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Shelby Township, MI iTrader: (0)	Sold it __________________ 2008 BMW 335i 6-Speed w/Sport Package (Montego Blue)
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07-04-2017, 11:31 AM	#5144
spencers Captain 199 Rep 649 Posts Drives: Sthrizzle Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: A iTrader: (6)	Battery and starter replaced. Just finishing up now. Attached Images
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07-05-2017, 01:16 PM	#5145
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]	In the process of upgrading my heated non-sport steering wheel to a heated Sport wheel with paddle shifters. I rewired the paddle shifters to function like normal ones (pull left to downshift, pull right to upshift) using this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121524 The trim is from an X1 and fits any wheel that uses the Sport model airbag: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partxref?q=32306853142 Last edited by The Nightman; 07-06-2017 at 12:42 AM..
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07-05-2017, 01:40 PM	#5146
John 070 Lieutenant General 1725 Rep 14,825 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	Finally drove her, been sitting a month again.....what an awesome car, I'm not just saying this because it's my car. I wish BMW would build a car like this again....
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