What did you do to your car today?

Echoninety · 08-14-2018, 04:04 PM

I want gunmetal rims for my car. Trying to find someone willing to trade my 260m's for a set of 219m's in gunmetal

mantis · 08-14-2018, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Echoninety

I've seen orange/amber metallic on a black car and it was stunning. Not sure how I feel about it on a TiAG car. Might have to see more pics

it looked pretty good, i like the amber interior lighting, i love orange, and have picked it for all my accessories, it will cost a lil more to re anodize parts but

might get a deep offset of these and get them powder coated

Nickco43 · 08-14-2018, 08:05 PM

I got ista running on my laptop, I have no idea how to use it.

Wingnutts · 08-14-2018, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Nickco43

I got ista running on my laptop, I have no idea how to use it.

That's what I did this weekend and I'm at the same spot you are.

Nickco43 · 08-14-2018, 10:15 PM

I wonder if this is any good?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Afte...ceBeautifyAB=0

Echoninety · 08-15-2018, 12:39 AM

Looks cool! Would love CarPlay in my car.

MTK24 · 08-15-2018, 02:37 AM

got bored today and decided to polish my hood and add ceramic coating

johngalv · 08-15-2018, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by lucius

It was pretty nice outside today so I tackled the passenger rear window regulator. As complex as it looked, the job was quite easy and only took about 15 mins.

I just got the regulator yesterday.
Ckd YouTube! Not bad but, lubrication
is part the procedure and apparently
Early failure if not done.
Will do it Saturday. Seems I spend more time
Fixing my bmw than driving it! True!
Good thing I have other Real Cars.
JG

johngalv · 08-15-2018, 10:19 AM

I got mine online Üro brand.
ck YouTube for lubrication needed for gear and tracks. I’ll be doing mine this Saturday. I’ve done this for other cars and not difficult at all! Good luck.

johngalv · 08-15-2018, 10:25 AM

I got mine online Üro brand. $53.00
ck YouTube for lubrication needed for gear and tracks. I’ll be doing mine this Saturday. I’ve done this for other cars and not difficult at all! Good luck.

unrulyteach · 08-15-2018, 10:44 AM

Changed my oil

Nickco43 · 08-15-2018, 11:28 AM

I bought a combox for $15. Granted it was in a puddle of water and I breathed in mold to get it. It shouldn't have gotten power so it should work after a good cleaning.

Too bad the rear door was smashed in or I could have gotten the farka cables too.

Update:

The birthplace of AIDS Combox is dissembled and cleaned using alcohol. The outside case was scrubbed down and is now soaking in bleach. I didn't see any burn components so I think it will work.

Darian1789 · 08-15-2018, 06:30 PM

Not really what I did. But something I bought for the future to do. Lol.

The Nightman · 08-15-2018, 06:36 PM

FTM turned on and found a tire 10 PSI down due to a small screw. Replacing these Michelin AS3s soon so ghetto plugged it for now...

Rubber8er · 08-15-2018, 07:57 PM

unrulyteach · 08-15-2018, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Darian1789

Not really what I did. But something I bought for the future to do. Lol.

BC coils?

Darian1789 · 08-15-2018, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by unrulyteach

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Originally Posted by Darian1789

Not really what I did. But something I bought for the future to do. Lol.

BC coils?

Yea BC extreme low package with custom swift springs

n0tm3 · 08-15-2018, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Vampire335i

got bored today and decided to polish my hood and add ceramic coating

I had the same idea yesterday, no more swirls or oxidation

The Nightman · 08-16-2018, 10:36 AM

Dealing with a tire compressor made me realize there was no 12v socket in the trunk so I decided to add one. I figured that the easiest and cheapest way was to use something like this Noco outlet that connects directly to the battery with its own inline fuse (15A for a compressor).

I connected the positive to the battery and grounded it to the tie down bolt:

Cut the trim a bit to give the wiring some clearance and there's enough slack to extend the outlet if necessary:

End result looks lame but it works!

The Noco outlet is only $7 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/NOCO-GC017-Ad...00G8WLW2Y?th=1

misterkliper · 08-16-2018, 01:21 PM

I've always hated the plastic fake chrome on my sport steering wheel, so I swapped it out for the M-Sport trim. Much better. I was going to just buy an M-Sport/M3 steering wheel for the thicker feel, but I didn't want to give up my heated wheel. Figured this was the best compromise. Super easy and looks great.

CTinline-six · 08-16-2018, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by misterkliper

I've always hated the plastic fake chrome on my sport steering wheel, so I swapped it out for the M-Sport trim. Much better. I was going to just buy an M-Sport/M3 steering wheel for the thicker feel, but I didn't want to give up my heated wheel. Figured this was the best compromise. Super easy and looks great.

I'm so jealous of the heated wheel.

Seattlesquash · 08-16-2018, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CTinline-six

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Originally Posted by misterkliper

I've always hated the plastic fake chrome on my sport steering wheel, so I swapped it out for the M-Sport trim. Much better. I was going to just buy an M-Sport/M3 steering wheel for the thicker feel, but I didn't want to give up my heated wheel. Figured this was the best compromise. Super easy and looks great.

I'm so jealous of the heated wheel.

Looks great, but got to we weird to drive with two though!!!

08-14-2018, 04:04 PM	#6777
Echoninety First Lieutenant 85 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 2006 330i e90 Sport 6mt Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: DMV iTrader: (0)	I want gunmetal rims for my car. Trying to find someone willing to trade my 260m's for a set of 219m's in gunmetal __________________ 2020 M340i Dravit Grey RWD \| 2006 330i Sparkling Graphite Metallic
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08-14-2018, 08:05 PM	#6779
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]	I got ista running on my laptop, I have no idea how to use 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]	I wonder if this is any good? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Afte...ceBeautifyAB=0 Last edited by Nickco43; 08-14-2018 at 10:21 PM..
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08-15-2018, 12:39 AM	#6782
Echoninety First Lieutenant 85 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 2006 330i e90 Sport 6mt Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: DMV iTrader: (0)	Looks cool! Would love CarPlay in my car. __________________ 2020 M340i Dravit Grey RWD \| 2006 330i Sparkling Graphite Metallic
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08-15-2018, 02:37 AM	#6783
MTK24 Captain 489 Rep 608 Posts Drives: 2011 335I X Drive Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	got bored today and decided to polish my hood and add ceramic coating Attached Images __________________ Vermillion Red
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08-15-2018, 10:19 AM	#6785
johngalv New Member 2 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I got mine online Üro brand. ck YouTube for lubrication needed for gear and tracks. I’ll be doing mine this Saturday. I’ve done this for other cars and not difficult at all! Good luck.
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johngalv New Member 2 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I got mine online Üro brand. $53.00 ck YouTube for lubrication needed for gear and tracks. I’ll be doing mine this Saturday. I’ve done this for other cars and not difficult at all! Good luck.
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08-15-2018, 10:44 AM	#6787
unrulyteach Colonel 398 Rep 2,369 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: May 2016 Location: myrtle beach sc iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [0.00]	Changed my oil
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08-15-2018, 11:28 AM	#6788
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]	I bought a combox for $15. Granted it was in a puddle of water and I breathed in mold to get it. It shouldn't have gotten power so it should work after a good cleaning. Too bad the rear door was smashed in or I could have gotten the farka cables too. Update: The birthplace of AIDS Combox is dissembled and cleaned using alcohol. The outside case was scrubbed down and is now soaking in bleach. I didn't see any burn components so I think it will work. Last edited by Nickco43; 08-15-2018 at 01:09 PM..
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Darian1789 Private 8 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: May 2017 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	Not really what I did. But something I bought for the future to do. Lol. Attached Images
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08-15-2018, 06:36 PM	#6790
The Nightman Cometh 1236 Rep 1,408 Posts Drives: Boy's Soul Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Boy's Hole iTrader: (4) Garage List E90 LCI "330i& ... [10.00]	FTM turned on and found a tire 10 PSI down due to a small screw. Replacing these Michelin AS3s soon so ghetto plugged it for now...
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Rubber8er New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: E9o335iMsportPpK Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Central Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335I [0.00] 2011/2004/1995/1993 ... [0.00]	Finally took a pic, this is the good parking spot! Last edited by Rubber8er; 08-15-2018 at 07:57 PM.. Reason: want to add a photo
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The Nightman Cometh 1236 Rep 1,408 Posts Drives: Boy's Soul Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Boy's Hole iTrader: (4) Garage List E90 LCI "330i& ... [10.00]	Dealing with a tire compressor made me realize there was no 12v socket in the trunk so I decided to add one. I figured that the easiest and cheapest way was to use something like this Noco outlet that connects directly to the battery with its own inline fuse (15A for a compressor). I connected the positive to the battery and grounded it to the tie down bolt: Cut the trim a bit to give the wiring some clearance and there's enough slack to extend the outlet if necessary: End result looks lame but it works! The Noco outlet is only $7 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/NOCO-GC017-Ad...00G8WLW2Y?th=1 Last edited by The Nightman; 08-21-2018 at 12:02 AM..
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misterkliper Private 119 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 328i sport Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Central CT iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i Sport [0.00]	I've always hated the plastic fake chrome on my sport steering wheel, so I swapped it out for the M-Sport trim. Much better. I was going to just buy an M-Sport/M3 steering wheel for the thicker feel, but I didn't want to give up my heated wheel. Figured this was the best compromise. Super easy and looks great.
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