What did you do to your car today?

salpone · 03-15-2018, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bhenault

Is there a specific reason with the on/off switch? I've never seen it before so I was just a bit confused but I really like the USB I like the idea

not to keep the USB plug always attached, which is actually a battery charger

bhenault · 03-15-2018, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by salpone

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Originally Posted by bhenault

Is there a specific reason with the on/off switch? I've never seen it before so I was just a bit confused but I really like the USB I like the idea

not to keep the USB plug always attached, which is actually a battery charger

Oh okay cool!

UncleShrek · 03-15-2018, 11:32 AM

Cannot get alignment dialed in, need to replace the control arms...
Might as well upgrade to M3 ones.
Bought carbon filter removed airbox and silicone intake arm. Hopefully that gives the car better pickup.

Greyfox · 03-16-2018, 03:09 PM

Just finished replacing the locking mechanism in the left rear door. The lock solenoid failed and sound like a machine gun every time the doors would lock.

And I will admit, you would think that this would be pretty easy. But I seriously would like to meet the German who tied up all those little wires around that mechanism with that non-rip tape and those little butterfly keepers that have a segmented push in that is half an inch long.... and smack them up side the head.

Damn, I was swearing like a drunk sailor trying to get the damn things out.

mweisdorfer · 03-16-2018, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bhenault

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Originally Posted by salpone

Is this for the rear ashtray area behind the center console?

Diy forthcoming ?

nvturbo · 03-16-2018, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Greyfox

Just finished replacing the locking mechanism in the left rear door. The lock solenoid failed and sound like a machine gun every time the doors would lock.

And I will admit, you would think that this would be pretty easy. But I seriously would like to meet the German who tied up all those little wires around that mechanism with that non-rip tape and those little butterfly keepers that have a segmented push in that is half an inch long.... and smack them up side the head.

Damn, I was swearing like a drunk sailor trying to get the damn things out.

when it comes to German cars, I stopped wondering what goes through their heads. Keeping things simple is just not norm when it comes to engineering car parts

twinkash · 03-17-2018, 12:42 AM

Just added my halo's. & added a M3 spoiler

AWSB328iM · 03-17-2018, 01:11 PM

Scored a 3IM manifold at a pick and pull for $25. Someone had already taken it loose to get the starter motor. 5 mines of taking the hoses and harness off and I feel like I hit the jackpot!

Phyrexia · 03-17-2018, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AWSB328iM

Scored a 3IM manifold at a pick and pull for $25. Someone had already taken it loose to get the starter motor. 5 mines of taking the hoses and harness off and I feel like I hit the jackpot!

Well... shit!

Welcome to NBA Jam · 03-17-2018, 05:42 PM

New front brakes and rotors. My dealer keeps bugging me about doing it for $969.61 after my last recall. I did it for $225.78.

AWSB328iM · 03-17-2018, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Phyrexia

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Originally Posted by AWSB328iM

Scored a 3IM manifold at a pick and pull for $25. Someone had already taken it loose to get the starter motor. 5 mines of taking the hoses and harness off and I feel like I hit the jackpot!

Well... shit!

And the disa valves are rock solid!

cjl1197 · 03-17-2018, 09:16 PM

All new shocks and struts. I am just shy of 100k and they were all toast. Such a major difference. Not too hard of a job either.

delmarco · 03-17-2018, 09:32 PM

Oil Change/Brake Flush at the dealership. It wasn't pretty. I almost got raped on my way out.

nvturbo · 03-18-2018, 10:30 AM

getting the front bumper repainted AGAIN (but with a different painter). Second time is a charm, I guess.

Not sure how anyone can paint the wrong color code when you have the car in front of you for comparison. Incompetent people should quit their jobs.

Welcome to NBA Jam · 03-18-2018, 08:13 PM

Adjusted the rear parking brake, cleaned the hub, and added some anti-seize.

K9Leader · 03-18-2018, 08:43 PM

Replaced front pads and rotors with BMW OEM rotors and Textar pads. A shame since the pads on the car were almost new and the rotors were still far from the minimum thickness. Unfortunately, the outside driver side pad had a nasty crack that had scored and grooved the rotor, so . . . Took it out to bed in the pads and was pleased with the smooth, solid feel as opposed to the shimmying from the cracked pad and damaged rotor.

Socket · 03-19-2018, 05:16 AM

fixed my crappy ST air intake

desertman123 · 03-19-2018, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Socket

fixed my crappy ST air intake

That must've been like sucking a golf ball thru a straw

DS3IAM · 03-19-2018, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Socket

fixed my crappy ST air intake

why not just put the filter on turbo like other ST?

tlow98 · 03-19-2018, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by delmarco

Oil Change/Brake Flush at the dealership. It wasn't pretty. I almost got raped on my way out.

https://www.youtube.cwatch?v=AE4p1_JYbIw

How could you possibly be surprised at the cost of these widely publicised and understood items when replaced by the dealerships?

It's like the forums, cars and dealerships are new to you...but they aren't.

C'mon with these videos.

delmarco · 03-19-2018, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tlow98

How could you possibly be surprised at the cost of these widely publicised and understood items when replaced by the dealerships?

It's like the forums, cars and dealerships are new to you...but they aren't.

C'mon with these videos.

With my e46 M54 330i battery replacement a few years ago was $250 or less at the same dealership. Spark plugs even less.

I’m used to dealership abuse since 2004 and 2 previous BMW but the e90 manages to take the cake!

In my 2 years owning my e90 I got quoted $175 for air filter replacement (aka the intake silencer scam), $1200 for two tires, $1300 for ofhg gasket.

It’s insane consider the air filter at the same dealership cost $30 and takes 5 minutes to put it. I paid $500 for all four new tires, the oil gasket is $15 at the dealership and 2 hour labor time ($250) at a shop.

delmarco · 03-19-2018, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by desertman123

That must've been like sucking a golf ball thru a straw

03-15-2018, 11:32 AM	#5921
UncleShrek Lieutenant 89 Rep 445 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (0)	Cannot get alignment dialed in, need to replace the control arms... Might as well upgrade to M3 ones. Bought carbon filter removed airbox and silicone intake arm. Hopefully that gives the car better pickup.
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03-16-2018, 03:09 PM	#5922
Greyfox Colonel 1228 Rep 2,840 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi E91 - 337k+ (miles) Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	Just finished replacing the locking mechanism in the left rear door. The lock solenoid failed and sound like a machine gun every time the doors would lock. And I will admit, you would think that this would be pretty easy. But I seriously would like to meet the German who tied up all those little wires around that mechanism with that non-rip tape and those little butterfly keepers that have a segmented push in that is half an inch long.... and smack them up side the head. Damn, I was swearing like a drunk sailor trying to get the damn things out.
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03-17-2018, 01:11 PM	#5926
AWSB328iM Captain 403 Rep 647 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 328i M-Sport 6MT Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Memphis, TN iTrader: (0)	Scored a 3IM manifold at a pick and pull for $25. Someone had already taken it loose to get the starter motor. 5 mines of taking the hoses and harness off and I feel like I hit the jackpot!
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Welcome to NBA Jam Is it the shoes!? 3902 Rep 5,111 Posts Drives: (Sold) 2011 E92 335i ZMP 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	New front brakes and rotors. My dealer keeps bugging me about doing it for $969.61 after my last recall. I did it for $225.78.
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03-17-2018, 09:16 PM	#5930
cjl1197 Private 37 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2011 535i xDrive, M Sport Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Colorado Springs, CO iTrader: (0)	All new shocks and struts. I am just shy of 100k and they were all toast. Such a major difference. Not too hard of a job either.
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03-18-2018, 10:30 AM	#5932
nvturbo Private First Class 23 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Charlotte iTrader: (0)	getting the front bumper repainted AGAIN (but with a different painter). Second time is a charm, I guess. Not sure how anyone can paint the wrong color code when you have the car in front of you for comparison. Incompetent people should quit their jobs.
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03-18-2018, 08:13 PM	#5933
Welcome to NBA Jam Is it the shoes!? 3902 Rep 5,111 Posts Drives: (Sold) 2011 E92 335i ZMP 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Adjusted the rear parking brake, cleaned the hub, and added some anti-seize.
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03-18-2018, 08:43 PM	#5934
K9Leader Captain 1179 Rep 823 Posts Drives: 2010 328ix E91, 2011 128i E82 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Delaware iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 128i [10.00] 2010 BMW 328i [10.00]	Replaced front pads and rotors with BMW OEM rotors and Textar pads. A shame since the pads on the car were almost new and the rotors were still far from the minimum thickness. Unfortunately, the outside driver side pad had a nasty crack that had scored and grooved the rotor, so . . . Took it out to bed in the pads and was pleased with the smooth, solid feel as opposed to the shimmying from the cracked pad and damaged rotor. Attached Images
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03-19-2018, 05:16 AM	#5935
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