What did you do to your car today?

vilord · 05-23-2018, 02:18 PM

Driving all over Costa Rica. Some of the roads here are spectacular, and the Grand Vitara I got stuck with as a rental is pretty dreadful. Definitely missing my 3

UncleShrek · 05-23-2018, 02:54 PM

Performance Exhaust installed!

skyper96 · 05-23-2018, 04:29 PM

I made a check on the engine and saw a cracked tube but I do not know how it is named and where it takes. Can you guys help me?
https://ibb.co/cWjCwT

SGMDream · 05-23-2018, 04:31 PM

Installed a new Mann cabin filter and noticed a small coolant leak. Love spending time in her bay!
Now to put her on stands and find that leak!

Welcome to NBA Jam · 05-23-2018, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by skyper96

I made a check on the engine and saw a cracked tube but I do not know how it is named and where it takes. Can you guys help me?
https://ibb.co/cWjCwT

I think it's the PCV tube?

Silent9n54 · 05-23-2018, 05:58 PM

sent the car out for some paint correction. The sapphire black paint was really faded, looked like a grey car out in the sun

should be done by tomorrow

mweisdorfer · 05-23-2018, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by shanker604

m3 rep bumper

Where did you get the bumper ? Cost ? And did you have it pre-painted or did you have a local shop paint it?

Silent9n54 · 05-24-2018, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

Where did you get the bumper ? Cost ? And did you have it pre-painted or did you have a local shop paint it?

a friend of mine who is a car dealer purchased a 335i with this bumper and he let me swap it with my sport bumper

both sapphire black, no need for repaint.

NumericalIntegration · 05-24-2018, 11:45 AM

Meant to post when I did these but not enough time in the day... so I bought an 06 325i six speed and after I drove it home ~100 miles the AC pulley sheared off in the driveway the next morning (I'll take that as a good sign lol). Needless to say that was a couple weeks ago and I ran it with a shorter belt until I was able to swap the compressor this past weekend, along with rear shocks and brakes (there went a whole weekend) + had to get the ac system vacuumed and filled at a shop. There's still a lot of general maintenance to be done before I get to the fun performance stuff >.<

Donethat · 05-24-2018, 09:32 PM

Clear fender reflectors and e30 performance rocker Decal from BMW.

Silent9n54 · 05-24-2018, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by shanker604

sent the car out for some paint correction. The sapphire black paint was really faded, looked like a grey car out in the sun

should be done by tomorrow

Came out great !!

n0tm3 · 05-25-2018, 11:07 PM

Did a little summer cleaning in the engine bay, DCI needed a good cleaning

Bufalo · 05-26-2018, 03:07 PM

I patched a band-aid on my BST connector to make the airbag light go off. Not recommended, but effective.

Wingnutts · 05-26-2018, 11:07 PM

Akebono pads all around and fresh rotors. No more wandering and vibrations. 100 miles today traveling around and bedding them and all I can really say is that I HOPE they get better.

salpone · 05-27-2018, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Bufalo

I patched a band-aid on my BST connector to make the airbag light go off. Not recommended, but effective.

hello, explain better and understand what you did

4 Doors · 05-27-2018, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Wingnutts

Akebono pads all around and fresh rotors. No more wandering and vibrations. 100 miles today traveling around and bedding them and all I can really say is that I HOPE they get better.

I just replaced mine a few weeks ago. They definitely do get better haha. I had the same thoughts for the first few days. Also, did you change your brake fluid? That helped make a huge difference for mine.

Wingnutts · 05-27-2018, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 4 Doors

I just replaced mine a few weeks ago. They definitely do get better haha. I had the same thoughts for the first few days. Also, did you change your brake fluid? That helped make a huge difference for mine.

That is on the to do list next weekend. I'm waiting for the pump bottle and fluid to be delivered. The fluid doesn't look bad, but at 75,000 miles and 9 years, it's due.

RLe92335 · 05-28-2018, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Donethat

Clear fender reflectors and e30 performance rocker Decal from BMW.

This is a nice looking car. Nice work.

RLe92335 · 05-28-2018, 08:20 AM

Few small projects this weekend:

1- 35% tint all around. long overdue.
2- plasti-dipped msport rear diffuser black + glossifier. happy with the outcome. the finish is fine for something like a rear diffuser. actually a nice contrast to my black polished exhaust tips.
3- took some tips from the forum and had some fun with start button. bought the blue replacement button and sprayed the outer ring AW to match my car.

The Nightman · 05-28-2018, 12:53 PM

I replaced the faulty DISA valves I received with my used 3IM manifold. Here are some comparison videos of the valves during the INPA test:

Large DISA - faulty motor, BMW (Mahle) 11617560537:

Large DISA - brand new, BMW (Mahle) 11617579114:

Small DISA - faulty motor (code 2AAC), BMW (Mahle) 11617560538:

Small DISA - brand new, BMW (Mahle) 11617560538:

Much better performance with the new DISA valves! Power delivery is buttery smooth and consistent throughout the entire power band. I've also started breaking traction under acceleration more often. I have the BimmerLabs 330i software for reference.

The Nightman · 05-28-2018, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by skyper96

I made a check on the engine and saw a cracked tube but I do not know how it is named and where it takes. Can you guys help me?
https://ibb.co/cWjCwT

I'm assuming you have a 318d? I think it's 13717803842 or #7 on this diagram:

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=13_1229

NitroKing · 05-28-2018, 02:08 PM

Did a quick detail with Griots Speed Shine and Spray Wax

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UncleShrek Lieutenant 89 Rep 445 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (0)	Performance Exhaust installed!
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skyper96 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: E91 2007 Chip Tuning 170hp Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Cluj-Napoca, Romania iTrader: (0)	I made a check on the engine and saw a cracked tube but I do not know how it is named and where it takes. Can you guys help me? https://ibb.co/cWjCwT
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SGMDream I Wanna Go Fast! 8 Rep 66 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	Installed a new Mann cabin filter and noticed a small coolant leak. Love spending time in her bay! Now to put her on stands and find that leak!
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Silent9n54 Captain 580 Rep 940 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	sent the car out for some paint correction. The sapphire black paint was really faded, looked like a grey car out in the sun should be done by tomorrow
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NumericalIntegration New Member 1 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: May 2018 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (0)	Meant to post when I did these but not enough time in the day... so I bought an 06 325i six speed and after I drove it home ~100 miles the AC pulley sheared off in the driveway the next morning (I'll take that as a good sign lol). Needless to say that was a couple weeks ago and I ran it with a shorter belt until I was able to swap the compressor this past weekend, along with rear shocks and brakes (there went a whole weekend) + had to get the ac system vacuumed and filled at a shop. There's still a lot of general maintenance to be done before I get to the fun performance stuff >.<
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Donethat Private First Class 372 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 10’ 328 Msport w/ESS huffer Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: 305 iTrader: (2)	Clear fender reflectors and e30 performance rocker Decal from BMW. Attached Images Last edited by Donethat; 05-24-2018 at 09:40 PM..
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Bufalo Second Lieutenant 124 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 2009 328i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Harrisburg, PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW X3 35i [0.00] 2009 BMW 328i [0.00]	I patched a band-aid on my BST connector to make the airbag light go off. Not recommended, but effective.
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The Nightman Cometh 1247 Rep 1,411 Posts Drives: Boy's Soul Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Boy's Hole iTrader: (4) Garage List E90 LCI "330i& ... [10.00]	I replaced the faulty DISA valves I received with my used 3IM manifold. Here are some comparison videos of the valves during the INPA test: Large DISA - faulty motor, BMW (Mahle) 11617560537: Large DISA - brand new, BMW (Mahle) 11617579114: Small DISA - faulty motor (code 2AAC), BMW (Mahle) 11617560538: Small DISA - brand new, BMW (Mahle) 11617560538: Much better performance with the new DISA valves! Power delivery is buttery smooth and consistent throughout the entire power band. I've also started breaking traction under acceleration more often. I have the BimmerLabs 330i software for reference.
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