What did you do to your car today?

mweisdorfer · 08-03-2018, 12:52 PM

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mweisdorfer - Thought about it. Still might, but I don't like the single side exhaust with the m3 rep rear. Could do a custom exhaust center exit like the old 2002 but is seems a little fake to me. We will see.

I think you can get the M3 bumper with dual exhaust ports like the 335i and or the center section like an M3. The center section would require you to alter your exhaust

Yeah-not sure how the back is going to come together yet. We will see!

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-part.../e90m3rrbump2/

mweisdorfer · 08-03-2018, 12:56 PM

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mweisdorfer - Thought about it. Still might, but I don't like the single side exhaust with the m3 rep rear. Could do a custom exhaust center exit like the old 2002 but is seems a little fake to me. We will see.

I think you can get the M3 bumper with dual exhaust ports like the 335i and or the center section like an M3. The center section would require you to alter your exhaust

Yeah-not sure how the back is going to come together yet. We will see!

Did you find an M3 replica bumper with the spray nozzles in front for the cold weather pkg? They are sort of tough to come by. My front bumper is cracked underneath, in the middle. I'm waiting for the crack to spread so I have an excuse to tell my wife I need a new bumper

Echoninety · 08-03-2018, 12:58 PM

Any excuse is a good excuse to get more stuff for your car. I got the pre-Lci bumper from ECS - had most of what I needed. Let the shop do the rest. Pics tomorrow.

Seattlesquash · 08-03-2018, 01:35 PM

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Any excuse is a good excuse to get more stuff for your car. I got the pre-Lci bumper from ECS - had most of what I needed. Let the shop do the rest. Pics tomorrow.

Yes, Pics or it did not happen?

Echoninety · 08-03-2018, 01:36 PM

Added an M shifter and a new (to me) m3 steering wheel.

Speedy_12139 · 08-03-2018, 04:13 PM

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I painted my steering wheel trim today. It was not that easy to paint evenly, but it turned out ok. Not sure about color though, will it look ok when I put it back on steering wheel. I am thinking to vinyl wrap if color wont look nice...
What do you think? Also do I need to apply clear coat?

What paint did you use? Cause in the picture. It looks super close to being OEM? Or was it even painted in that pic 🤣🤣🤣

Clear coat would leave a glossy finish, and matte clear would be hard to get perfect.

I love the "flat" rubbery type feel of all the OEM plastics, just wish I could find a paint that matches it well. I'd be happy with a 80%-90% match

Hotter · 08-03-2018, 04:45 PM

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What paint did you use? Cause in the picture. It looks super close to being OEM? Or was it even painted in that pic ��

Clear coat would leave a glossy finish, and matte clear would be hard to get perfect.

I love the "flat" rubbery type feel of all the OEM plastics, just wish I could find a paint that matches it well. I'd be happy with a 80%-90% match

I used "Auto K - black plastic paint". It was painted in that picture, but color does not match perfectly... Its too dark or not enough matt. OEM rubbery color is like "dark gray" and my painted part is like "dark black", at least that's how it looks when I put it on steering wheel.

I would like to find that color match too... I hate that BMW choose to use this soft touch material which does not last long...

PN3UMA · 08-03-2018, 09:05 PM

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To the radio guy, does it let you stream music

It's the EONON GA9165A and it does let you stream. It's android based, has GPS, BT and has WIFI. plus it comes with two USB inputs for MHD input.

All apps in Google Play are available.

Jashan90 · 08-03-2018, 09:14 PM

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Got a couple things from @IND-Distribution

Future classic sticker
Red button for my ignition switch

I also installed new pair of lux angel eyes because my old one crapped out

Do you have a link for the red start button? Thanks!!!!

eddieboy510 · 08-03-2018, 11:00 PM

Installed BC coilovers on my ride. Took half a day solo. Probably would have take me half the time had I not done it with my son around running off with the tools I just had and needed. Lol. All in all pretty straight forward. yet to see the appropriate desired ride height, see where I like it.

Nickco43 · 08-04-2018, 01:02 AM

My car goes in for service on Monday. I am having a state inspection, brake fluid flush, rough idle, steering wheel shimmy, and a suspension lurch looked at fixed. The inspection and brake fluid will be $200. The rest is a huge unknown and I hope I do not have a huge bill waiting for me.

unrulyteach · 08-04-2018, 01:22 AM

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My car goes in for service on Monday. I am having a state inspection, brake fluid flush, rough idle, steering wheel shimmy, and a suspension lurch looked at fixed. The inspection and brake fluid will be $200. The rest is a huge unknown and I hope I do not have a huge bill waiting for me.

Good luck

Jashan90 · 08-04-2018, 04:19 AM

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Installed BC coilovers on my ride. Took half a day solo. Probably would have take me half the time had I not done it with my son around running off with the tools I just had and needed. Lol. All in all pretty straight forward. yet to see the appropriate desired ride height, see where I like it.

How easy is it to adjust the ride height?

Jashan90 · 08-04-2018, 04:20 AM

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What paint did you use? Cause in the picture. It looks super close to being OEM? Or was it even painted in that pic ��

Clear coat would leave a glossy finish, and matte clear would be hard to get perfect.

I love the "flat" rubbery type feel of all the OEM plastics, just wish I could find a paint that matches it well. I'd be happy with a 80%-90% match

I used "Auto K - black plastic paint". It was painted in that picture, but color does not match perfectly... Its too dark or not enough matt. OEM rubbery color is like "dark gray" and my painted part is like "dark black", at least that's how it looks when I put it on steering wheel.

I would like to find that color match too... I hate that BMW choose to use this soft touch material which does not last long...

It's literally plasti dip what Bmw decided to use. I painted mine gloss black but I didn't like it much....

Jashan90 · 08-04-2018, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Echoninety

Added an M shifter and a new (to me) m3 steering wheel.

I cracked my m shifter today.... sad day

4 Doors · 08-04-2018, 08:03 AM

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My car goes in for service on Monday. I am having a state inspection, brake fluid flush, rough idle, steering wheel shimmy, and a suspension lurch looked at fixed. The inspection and brake fluid will be $200. The rest is a huge unknown and I hope I do not have a huge bill waiting for me.

I hope this is at an Indy shop, not a dealership...

Echoninety · 08-04-2018, 08:21 AM

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Added an M shifter and a new (to me) m3 steering wheel.

I cracked my m shifter today.... sad day

Echoninety · 08-04-2018, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by eddieboy510

Installed BC coilovers on my ride. Took half a day solo. Probably would have take me half the time had I not done it with my son around running off with the tools I just had and needed. Lol. All in all pretty straight forward. yet to see the appropriate desired ride height, see where I like it.

I hear ya on this - darn kids...

eddieboy510 · 08-04-2018, 11:42 AM

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Installed BC coilovers on my ride. Took half a day solo. Probably would have take me half the time had I not done it with my son around running off with the tools I just had and needed. Lol. All in all pretty straight forward. yet to see the appropriate desired ride height, see where I like it.

How easy is it to adjust the ride height?

pretty easy I adjusted it slightly just gotta be sure to count rotations or keep measuring to get it even all the way around.

Nickco43 · 08-04-2018, 12:00 PM

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I hope this is at an Indy shop, not a dealership...

I have never taken any car to the dealership for service.

Sameen_619 · 08-04-2018, 03:02 PM

Hi people,

Purely out of curiosity - can the original steering wheel on an E90 LCI 335D M Sport be converted into a quick release with all its functionality still intact.

Speedy_12139 · 08-04-2018, 03:14 PM

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It's literally plasti dip what Bmw decided to use. I painted mine gloss black but I didn't like it much....

Dip never comes out smooth enough for my liking...

Looking for a more "permanent" paint solution

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Echoninety First Lieutenant 85 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 2006 330i e90 Sport 6mt Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: DMV iTrader: (0)	Any excuse is a good excuse to get more stuff for your car. I got the pre-Lci bumper from ECS - had most of what I needed. Let the shop do the rest. Pics tomorrow. __________________ 2020 M340i Dravit Grey RWD \| 2006 330i Sparkling Graphite Metallic
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Echoninety First Lieutenant 85 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 2006 330i e90 Sport 6mt Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: DMV iTrader: (0)	Added an M shifter and a new (to me) m3 steering wheel. Attached Images __________________ 2020 M340i Dravit Grey RWD \| 2006 330i Sparkling Graphite Metallic
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eddieboy510 Private First Class 46 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 2008 328i BC BR Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: El Cerrito, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328i [0.00]	Installed BC coilovers on my ride. Took half a day solo. Probably would have take me half the time had I not done it with my son around running off with the tools I just had and needed. Lol. All in all pretty straight forward. yet to see the appropriate desired ride height, see where I like it.
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Nickco43 Lieutenant Colonel 1577 Rep 1,942 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW 540i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW [0.00]	My car goes in for service on Monday. I am having a state inspection, brake fluid flush, rough idle, steering wheel shimmy, and a suspension lurch looked at fixed. The inspection and brake fluid will be $200. The rest is a huge unknown and I hope I do not have a huge bill waiting for me.
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Sameen_619 New Member 0 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 08 LCI 335d E90 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Manchester, UK iTrader: (0)	Hi people, Purely out of curiosity - can the original steering wheel on an E90 LCI 335D M Sport be converted into a quick release with all its functionality still intact.
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