What did you do to your car today?

rohitsja · 12-17-2017, 04:58 PM

Replaced my front control arms !!

Now got to tackle the sway bar end links and the thrust arms before I get the alignment.

Cruiser124 · 12-17-2017, 05:01 PM

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Removed transmission for RMS replacement

I paid BMW $1100 including loaner for this job which I didn't think was unreasonable. I don't think I would want to tackle this job in my garage. Kudos to you and good luck.

Thanks! That's a very fair price. My local Indy shops wanted 2k+.. and there was no way I was paying that. Removal was very straightforward, maybe 5 hours working by myself.

Pardon my ignorance but what is a RMS replacement?

Rear main seal. Which is a crankshaft oil seal behind the flywheel/flex plate. 95% of the work involves removing the transmission.

AviatorBimmerFL · 12-17-2017, 05:06 PM

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Removed transmission for RMS replacement

I paid BMW $1100 including loaner for this job which I didn't think was unreasonable. I don't think I would want to tackle this job in my garage. Kudos to you and good luck.

Thanks! That's a very fair price. My local Indy shops wanted 2k+.. and there was no way I was paying that. Removal was very straightforward, maybe 5 hours working by myself.

Pardon my ignorance but what is a RMS replacement?

Rear main seal. Which is a crankshaft oil seal behind the flywheel/flex plate. 95% of the work involves removing the transmission.

Oh ok, I know what that is. I just didn't associate the abbreviation with it. LOL But man, that is quite an undertaking to change that seal. I would take advantage and change everything that could be considered a maintenance item on that transmission, now that it's off the car.

Cruiser124 · 12-17-2017, 05:14 PM

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Removed transmission for RMS replacement

I paid BMW $1100 including loaner for this job which I didn't think was unreasonable. I don't think I would want to tackle this job in my garage. Kudos to you and good luck.

Thanks! That's a very fair price. My local Indy shops wanted 2k+.. and there was no way I was paying that. Removal was very straightforward, maybe 5 hours working by myself.

Pardon my ignorance but what is a RMS replacement?

Rear main seal. Which is a crankshaft oil seal behind the flywheel/flex plate. 95% of the work involves removing the transmission.

Oh ok, I know what that is. I just didn't associate the abbreviation with it. LOL But man, that is quite an undertaking to change that seal. I would take advantage and change everything that could be considered a maintenance item on that transmission, now that it's off the car.

Right on, I wasn't sure lol. I bought the car as a little project and I do plan to change the fluid and pan. Mechatronic sleeve isn't leaking and the guibo joint looks good!

tcphoto · 12-17-2017, 07:14 PM

The battery has been dying a slow death and I replaced it today with an Autozone battery for $169. It has 900 CCA and 1000 CA and a five year warranty. When I returned home, I downloaded Carly for $44.99 and registered the battery.

SHEEDI · 12-17-2017, 07:57 PM

Sound deadening only front doors, I applied sound deadening material inside door and also on back of door covers, so far I like the way mid speakers sounds, more will be applied later.

Khy335i · 12-18-2017, 10:48 AM

Today I got 2 exhaust cutouts installed....

Read below for more:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1449588

Aspen235 · 12-18-2017, 01:44 PM

Cleaned the Vanos solenoids. Waste of time because they were already as clean as could be.

OTO335i · 12-18-2017, 03:34 PM

I did not do this today but on the weekend of December 1st I changed my water pump, thermostat, the U shaped hose that runs from the thermostat to the pump and the rubber hose running from the hard pipe to the water pump inlet. I also changed my oil filter housing gasket and oil cooler to housing gasket, I also had to change the coolant line that runs from the front of the head to the thermostat. Almost 1000$ in parts alone.... FML!!!

While I had all this stuff out of the way I decided to power wash the whole front end of the motor since it was covered in grime!

EB89 · 12-18-2017, 05:34 PM

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I did not do this today but on the weekend of December 1st I changed my water pump, thermostat, the U shaped hose that runs from the thermostat to the pump and the rubber hose running from the hard pipe to the water pump inlet. I also changed my oil filter housing gasket and oil cooler to housing gasket, I also had to change the coolant line that runs from the front of the head to the thermostat. Almost 1000$ in parts alone.... FML!!!

While I had all this stuff out of the way I decided to power wash the whole front end of the motor since it was covered in grime!

Nice, funnily enough im having that same work done at my local BMW right now and I power washed my engine not bay not long ago.

So much oil and gunk on the underbody plastic cover thing.

I used a metro vac to blast it dry and left it over night, then let it idle to heat up.

Looks a lot better after a clean thats for sure.

OTO335i · 12-19-2017, 09:00 AM

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Nice, funnily enough im having that same work done at my local BMW right now and I power washed my engine not bay not long ago.

So much oil and gunk on the underbody plastic cover thing.

I used a metro vac to blast it dry and left it over night, then let it idle to heat up.

Looks a lot better after a clean thats for sure.

Same here, I removed the belly pan and the metal plate and cleaned the shit out of them and then I spayed the engine area. I had my car in my garage so I ran two heaters to help dry the water away and the next day I let the car idle for a good 40 minutes to heat up and make sure I had zero leaks.

its_dewayne · 12-19-2017, 04:46 PM

Replaced the driver side halo led bulb since it burnt out a few weeks ago. Also checked the wiring to the blower motor.

Whitman158 · 12-19-2017, 09:45 PM

Removed badges but left the roundels

frenchie1013 · 12-19-2017, 10:13 PM

Just had my water pump and thermostat changed as I got stuck on the side of the highway a few days ago yay

wrongmark · 12-20-2017, 04:17 AM

Start button flaking (LCI), so removed, took apart, sanded and sprayed with black gloss. Very easy job. Wish I'd done it sooner.

rulonger · 12-20-2017, 10:26 AM

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Where’d you get the sub from ? 👀

Bought everything from Bavsound on their Black Friday sale

Tim603 · 12-20-2017, 10:29 AM

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Sound deadening only front doors, I applied sound deadening material inside door and also on back of door covers, so far I like the way mid speakers sounds, more will be applied later.

How do you like the end result?

SHEEDI · 12-20-2017, 10:33 AM

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How do you like the end result?

so far l am like >>>>

I still have to do add more deadening material in trunk, wheel wells and some under subwoofers and rear deck speakers

Jmore92 · 12-23-2017, 02:40 AM

Installed performance spoiler. Don't mind the dirty car.

minaret · 12-23-2017, 02:46 AM

Upgraded rear springs from TC Kline 600 lb. to 700 lb. Also replaced rear calipers and installed UUC Stainless Steel brake lines.

Tepr05 · 12-23-2017, 12:23 PM

Replaced leaking coolant expansion tank, '11 335xi, 78k.

Cleaned garage floor

Shane335 · 12-23-2017, 06:47 PM

Installed some new kidney grills. I'm much happier with this set over my last ones. The black kidneys ECS sells with the slanted fins just didn't look right.

12-17-2017, 04:58 PM	#5655
rohitsja MUHAAHAA 236 Rep 610 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 xDrive40i/ 09 E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NC iTrader: (2)	Replaced my front control arms !! Now got to tackle the sway bar end links and the thrust arms before I get the alignment.
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12-17-2017, 07:14 PM	#5659
tcphoto Brigadier General 4216 Rep 3,257 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	The battery has been dying a slow death and I replaced it today with an Autozone battery for $169. It has 900 CCA and 1000 CA and a five year warranty. When I returned home, I downloaded Carly for $44.99 and registered the battery.
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12-17-2017, 07:57 PM	#5660
SHEEDI Banned 609 Rep 2,703 Posts Drives: 2009 335i - Sport PKG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [8.50]	Sound deadening only front doors, I applied sound deadening material inside door and also on back of door covers, so far I like the way mid speakers sounds, more will be applied later. Attached Images
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12-18-2017, 10:48 AM	#5661
Khy335i Private First Class 33 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335i E92 M-Sport Join Date: May 2016 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Today I got 2 exhaust cutouts installed.... Read below for more: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1449588 __________________ 335i E92 N55 Melbourne, Australia ╳ MHD Stage 2+ ╳ Remus Quad Sports Exhaust w/ 2x QTP Exhaust Cutouts ╳ VRSF FMIC ╳ VRSF Catted DP ╳ VRSF CP ╳ Injen CAI ╳ Forgestar F14 SDC https://www.instagram.com/khy335i/
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12-18-2017, 01:44 PM	#5662
Aspen235 Second Lieutenant 62 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 2014 X3 35i, 2018 M240i 6mt Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: London, ON iTrader: (1)	Cleaned the Vanos solenoids. Waste of time because they were already as clean as could be.
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12-18-2017, 03:34 PM	#5663
OTO335i Lieutenant 151 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 2010 335I Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Ottawa, Ontario iTrader: (0)	I did not do this today but on the weekend of December 1st I changed my water pump, thermostat, the U shaped hose that runs from the thermostat to the pump and the rubber hose running from the hard pipe to the water pump inlet. I also changed my oil filter housing gasket and oil cooler to housing gasket, I also had to change the coolant line that runs from the front of the head to the thermostat. Almost 1000$ in parts alone.... FML!!! While I had all this stuff out of the way I decided to power wash the whole front end of the motor since it was covered in grime! __________________ 2010 335I Xdrive You're not really driving if you don't have 3 pedals.
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12-19-2017, 04:46 PM	#5666
its_dewayne Private 29 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 2009 328xi Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Danville, Ky iTrader: (0)	Replaced the driver side halo led bulb since it burnt out a few weeks ago. Also checked the wiring to the blower motor.
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12-19-2017, 09:45 PM	#5667
Whitman158 New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xDrive Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Kentucky iTrader: (0)	Removed badges but left the roundels __________________ 2011 335i Xdrive (Alpine White). BMS Intake / JB4 / VRSF Charge pipe / Dinan Free Flow Exhaust
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12-19-2017, 10:13 PM	#5668
frenchie1013 First Lieutenant 81 Rep 360 Posts Drives: sedan Join Date: May 2014 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Just had my water pump and thermostat changed as I got stuck on the side of the highway a few days ago yay __________________ 2010 335i Rwd 6spd MHD Wedge tune, VRSF Exhaust,FMIC, DP and CP, PR Inlets 2014 X5 50i BMS stage 1, Dinan intake, F85 Knee Bolsters
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12-20-2017, 04:17 AM	#5669
wrongmark Second Lieutenant 103 Rep 254 Posts Drives: E90 320i, F31 328i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: South Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	Start button flaking (LCI), so removed, took apart, sanded and sprayed with black gloss. Very easy job. Wish I'd done it sooner.
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12-23-2017, 02:40 AM	#5673
Jmore92 Private First Class 48 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 08 titanium silver e90 335i Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Ca iTrader: (0)	Installed performance spoiler. Don't mind the dirty car.
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12-23-2017, 02:46 AM	#5674
minaret Private First Class 117 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 2008 E91 ZSP Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hi Desert, Ca iTrader: (0) Garage List 1994 325is M-Techni ... [9.75] 2008 328i Sport Wagon [10.00]	Upgraded rear springs from TC Kline 600 lb. to 700 lb. Also replaced rear calipers and installed UUC Stainless Steel brake lines. __________________ 2008 E91, ARC-8, 255/40/17 NT01, ER sport cooler, TCK camber plates, coil-overs 400# front 700# rear, Koni SA shocks. M3 Subframe bushings, front + rear control arms, tension struts, strut brace. Quaife, Carbotech, Schroth.
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12-23-2017, 12:23 PM	#5675
Tepr05 Private First Class 119 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 2011 335i, 2017 F80 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Baltimore iTrader: (3)	Replaced leaking coolant expansion tank, '11 335xi, 78k. Cleaned garage floor Attached Images
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12-23-2017, 06:47 PM	#5676
Shane335 Banned 64 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 07 335i E90, E36 M3 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Warrenton Va iTrader: (0)	Installed some new kidney grills. I'm much happier with this set over my last ones. The black kidneys ECS sells with the slanted fins just didn't look right.
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