What did you do to your car today?

nsjames · 03-19-2018, 09:36 PM

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The_E92_Fan · 03-19-2018, 10:25 PM

Hooked up demon eyes and also hooked up a dual port USB connection above the headliner using a tap on #7 fuse. Its better than a typical hardwire. Just sneak ANYTHING usb-powered straight up and out of the way. However i DID crack my windshield with a slight tug of the rearview mirror...you win some, you lose some!

UncleShrek · 03-19-2018, 11:07 PM

Finally got the car aligned.
Four shops later tho.
Man, im over the fact that people think BMW owners are dumb.

unrulyteach · 03-19-2018, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleShrek

Finally got the car aligned.
Four shops later tho.
Man, im over the fact that people think BMW owners are dumb.

Take it Bmw

Nebraska330xi · 03-20-2018, 01:22 AM

1 - Valve cover gasket
2- oil separator replace
3 - Disa replace
4- oil filter gasket

Need beer. Can afford it since this all costs a weekend of my life and 800 in parts vs like 5 grand at any Indy shop.

tlow98 · 03-20-2018, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by delmarco

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.

And this is my point. You're here to complain.

The dealership quoted you high prices? No surprise there. What's surprising is that you're still going there.

The golden rule, as it's always been in German car ownership outside the warranty, is to learn to DIY or pay the price.

No one here puts on run flats after they wear out, especially not dealer supplied OE rip-off units. That's crazy talk. You live near enough to NYC to know that the dealer there is going to bend you over harder than just about anywhere. And yes, the battery system has gotten more complicated but only about $15 more so if you know what you're doing. The $250 surcharge is a sucker tax for those that are rich (maybe uninformed enough?) enough or just want to be seen at their BMW dealer sipping a latte sitting on a leather sofa - that you pay dearly for. Most people are Quoted $600ish from their dealer for the OFHG, but your dealer seems especially intent on larger margins. I can't blame them. A new sucker is born every day and they're making a lot of money.

Shame your pet-peeve is oil. Otherwise, that OFHG would cost you $36.

Thanks for finally posting some facts to understand where your points lie.

That last sentence - what are you trying to show? That the cost of the parts and labor is less? This "at a shop" do you mean the dealership or a different shop?

I remember being quoted $1300 when the water pump and fan went on my E36 M3. Sounds like the same scenario, but reversed...

Asylum453 · 03-20-2018, 02:00 AM

Smoked a Z

The_E92_Fan · 03-20-2018, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Asylum453

Smoked a Z

you made a new account and your first post is THAT?

Welcome to NBA Jam · 03-20-2018, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Asylum453

Smoked a Z

Indica or satvia?

ipbln · 03-20-2018, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Asylum453

Smoked a Z

Lmao welcome

BSM n54iS · 03-20-2018, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by The_E90_Fan

you made a new account and your first post is THAT?

We've seen worse

Socket · 03-21-2018, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by desertman123

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

Actually flowing must better then before

Socket · 03-21-2018, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by DS3IAM

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

not enough space not even for a stumpy filter
Other alternatives are a turbo guard (mesh holes are way to big to stop anything hitting the turbine) or a foam mushroom filter, but these arent great as the foam doesn't hold up well

Jakebob · 03-21-2018, 06:34 AM

A few days ago but I replaced my serpentine belt and tensioner

It started to sound bad, so I replaced it the moment I got the time. Now it's all good and quiet again.

mjn77 · 03-21-2018, 06:57 AM

Had some new rubber delivered.....

nvturbo · 03-21-2018, 08:01 PM

replaced the rubber seals (top/sides & bottom) for the rear glass. Wasn't that hard to remove and install. Luckily, no leaks prior to, just old worn down seals.

AWSB328iM · 03-21-2018, 09:21 PM

Wrapped my peeling steering wheel trim in 3M 1080 Matte Black Vinyl.

TGSN_ · 03-21-2018, 09:29 PM

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Wrapped my peeling steering wheel trim in 3M 1080 Matte Black Vinyl.

Im jealous of how good it turned out for you. I wrapped my steering wheel trim with gloss black and I could not get it as clean as yours. Looks great

agustincuenca · 03-21-2018, 11:15 PM

some autocross on Sunday

DS3IAM · 03-21-2018, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Socket

not enough space not even for a stumpy filter
Other alternatives are a turbo guard (mesh holes are way to big to stop anything hitting the turbine) or a foam mushroom filter, but these arent great as the foam doesn't hold up well

wow .. if you don't mind me asking what brand ST kit did you install?

Socket · 03-22-2018, 05:16 AM

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wow .. if you don't mind me asking what brand ST kit did you install?

Borg Warner EFR 7670

nsjames · 03-22-2018, 12:01 PM

sweet baby jesus that thing is balls.

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The_E92_Fan V8 Bait 213 Rep 769 Posts Drives: your mom Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: your moms house iTrader: (0)	Hooked up demon eyes and also hooked up a dual port USB connection above the headliner using a tap on #7 fuse. Its better than a typical hardwire. Just sneak ANYTHING usb-powered straight up and out of the way. However i DID crack my windshield with a slight tug of the rearview mirror...you win some, you lose some! __________________ Broke AF
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Nebraska330xi Lieutenant 42 Rep 551 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Sonora Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Nebraska iTrader: (1)	1 - Valve cover gasket 2- oil separator replace 3 - Disa replace 4- oil filter gasket Need beer. Can afford it since this all costs a weekend of my life and 800 in parts vs like 5 grand at any Indy shop. Attached Images __________________ 2006 Sonora Metallic 330xi. DIY: Charcoal Delete, K
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Jakebob Enlisted Member 25 Rep 31 Posts Drives: E91 325i -07 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	A few days ago but I replaced my serpentine belt and tensioner It started to sound bad, so I replaced it the moment I got the time. Now it's all good and quiet again.
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nvturbo Private First Class 23 Rep 115 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Charlotte iTrader: (0)	replaced the rubber seals (top/sides & bottom) for the rear glass. Wasn't that hard to remove and install. Luckily, no leaks prior to, just old worn down seals.
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