What did you do to your car today?

Barrique91 · 01-06-2019, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineE93

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Parked it so it can wait for it's new rack and pinion

Did you order a new one?

Ordered a used one for $140. Rebuilt ones were insanely expensive. I'll take the risk of the used one.

UncleShrek · 01-07-2019, 12:01 AM

Finally installed new wheels and tires.
Went to 18s, car looks so good.
As for the tires, went with Federal RsRRs
Man those are the loudest tires ive ever owned.
Need to get an alignmet asap

bluewater328 · 01-07-2019, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by nsjames

did the valve cover job twice in as many weeks.

finally a motor with no top end oil leaks.
super stoked on not smelling burnt oil in the cabin.

also went ahead and cleaned up all the plastics in there while I had it apart.
it looks good under the hood for the first time in a long time.

You did a lot in the past two weeks!

UncleShrek · 01-07-2019, 09:40 AM

How she sits...

BurstingPuma · 01-07-2019, 09:49 AM

The front diff is failing, so I'm calling around for quotes. Yay!

unrulyteach · 01-07-2019, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by vdubkid

The front diff is failing, so I'm calling around for quotes. Yay!

Ehh Time to go rwd

4 Doors · 01-07-2019, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by unrulyteach

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Originally Posted by vdubkid

The front diff is failing, so I'm calling around for quotes. Yay!

Ehh Time to go rwd

Yep, xDelete!

The-Traveler · 01-07-2019, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by feuer

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Cool I've thought of doing this but didn't want to spend barely any money on it.

Used clusters are affordable now. I have one for sale from 2013 e92. Let's make a deal.

Hehe already bought one locally for $100. Now I have to virginal the damn thing, what a pain. Works well but I can't stand the tamper dot.

The-Traveler · 01-07-2019, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by feuer

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Originally Posted by The-Traveler

Cool I've thought of doing this but didn't want to spend barely any money on it.

Used clusters are affordable now. I have one for sale from 2013 e92. Let's make a deal.

Hehe already bought one locally for $100. Now I have to virginal the damn thing, what a pain. Works well but I can't stand the tamper dot.

tony55343 · 01-07-2019, 12:25 PM

Installed new BMS charge pipe ! did not go as easy as it should have, but she is in, and no codes when running through the gears in high rpm's. Think I got her on there leak free.

feuer · 01-07-2019, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by The-Traveler

Hehe already bought one locally for $100. Now I have to virginal the damn thing, what a pain. Works well but I can't stand the tamper dot.

Would have sold mine for $100 with only 12k on it from 2013 e92 328xdrive.

n50four · 01-07-2019, 09:50 PM

Installed (another) performance steering wheel ... thicker, light grey stripe, black stitching, textured sides, smooth top/bottom, and slight flat bottom.

S65Hunter · 01-07-2019, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by n50four

Installed (another) performance steering wheel ... light grey stripe, black stitching, textured sides, and smooth top/bottom.

That is exactly what I want. How much was it?

unrulyteach · 01-07-2019, 09:59 PM

Did plugs today

kbsmth · 01-08-2019, 09:23 AM

Installed some LUX H8 V5's.

...and learned that my hands are not small.

apexit4 · 01-08-2019, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by n50four

Installed (another) performance steering wheel ... thicker, light grey stripe, black stitching, textured sides, smooth top/bottom, and slight flat bottom.

How involved was the install? Was any coding required? What car did it come from/where did you get it (I've never seen a flat bottom E90 wheel)? If you dont mind, can you divulge how much you paid for it?

I somehow manages to scrape the top portion of the leather on mine and it bothers me every time I see and feel it. Depending on the difficulty of the install and price, I'd like to get it replaced...

6Inarowmakesitgo! · 01-08-2019, 11:29 AM

Reattached and used silicone on cowling at base of windshield and now my car is leak free!
I just bought it from my neighbor in October for $3K. Obligatory introduction post will be here soon!

n50four · 01-08-2019, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by apexit4

How involved was the install? Was any coding required? What car did it come from/where did you get it (I've never seen a flat bottom E90 wheel)? If you dont mind, can you divulge how much you paid for it?

I somehow manages to scrape the top portion of the leather on mine and it bothers me every time I see and feel it. Depending on the difficulty of the install and price, I'd like to get it replaced...

PM sent.

Bavarian Tech · 01-08-2019, 03:27 PM

Finally Complete my Comfort Access Retrofit

nsjames · 01-08-2019, 10:00 PM

comfort access changed my life.

I used to keep spare windows and gaskets on hand for my previous cars because I lock keys in things.

vilord · 01-08-2019, 11:01 PM

<3 comfort access. been pondering retrofitting it to my MK1 TT (where it was never offered)

Today I installed a new oil filter housing gasket (definitely more painful without that 1/4" E10 socket and ujoint the pelican guys have, grr).
Since I pulled out the alternator, I figured I'd replace the tensioner while i was in there, since the deflection in the bolt was already causing the belt to go 1/8" or so over the edge of the pulley.
Next up, updating maps on the CIC and turning on BMW Apps. Tomorrow I'll wash off the engine cleaner/degreaser I sprayed in there. What a mess.

bombero15 · 01-09-2019, 12:30 AM

Good wash and wax.

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UncleShrek Lieutenant 89 Rep 445 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (0)	Finally installed new wheels and tires. Went to 18s, car looks so good. As for the tires, went with Federal RsRRs Man those are the loudest tires ive ever owned. Need to get an alignmet asap Last edited by UncleShrek; 01-07-2019 at 08:36 AM..
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01-07-2019, 09:49 AM	#7881
BurstingPuma New Member 0 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2011 328xi Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (0)	The front diff is failing, so I'm calling around for quotes. Yay!
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tony55343 First Lieutenant 104 Rep 330 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe 6mt Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: MN iTrader: (1)	Installed new BMS charge pipe ! did not go as easy as it should have, but she is in, and no codes when running through the gears in high rpm's. Think I got her on there leak free.
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n50four Private First Class 133 Rep 187 Posts Drives: '07 335i Sport; '01 330i Sport Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Installed (another) performance steering wheel ... thicker, light grey stripe, black stitching, textured sides, smooth top/bottom, and slight flat bottom. Attached Images Last edited by n50four; 01-08-2019 at 10:19 AM..
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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]	Did plugs today Attached Images
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kbsmth Enlisted Member 25 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	Installed some LUX H8 V5's. ...and learned that my hands are not small. Attached Images
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6Inarowmakesitgo! Private First Class 23 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	Reattached and used silicone on cowling at base of windshield and now my car is leak free! I just bought it from my neighbor in October for $3K. Obligatory introduction post will be here soon!
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Bavarian Tech Major 270 Rep 1,206 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pittsburgh/Harrisburg iTrader: (15) Garage List 2006 330i [10.00]	Finally Complete my Comfort Access Retrofit Attached Images
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nsjames Brigadier General 2461 Rep 4,328 Posts Drives: 08 328xi Touring Join Date: May 2017 Location: ohio iTrader: (0)	comfort access changed my life. I used to keep spare windows and gaskets on hand for my previous cars because I lock keys in things.
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01-08-2019, 11:01 PM	#7897
vilord Major 497 Rep 1,316 Posts Drives: E91, Tundra, TT, SV650 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 Tundra TRD SR5 [0.00] 2002 Audi TT Roadster [0.00] 2009 BMW 328i Wagon [0.00]	<3 comfort access. been pondering retrofitting it to my MK1 TT (where it was never offered) Today I installed a new oil filter housing gasket (definitely more painful without that 1/4" E10 socket and ujoint the pelican guys have, grr). Since I pulled out the alternator, I figured I'd replace the tensioner while i was in there, since the deflection in the bolt was already causing the belt to go 1/8" or so over the edge of the pulley. Next up, updating maps on the CIC and turning on BMW Apps. Tomorrow I'll wash off the engine cleaner/degreaser I sprayed in there. What a mess.
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01-09-2019, 12:30 AM	#7898
bombero15 New Member 1 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Kentucky iTrader: (0)	Good wash and wax.
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