What did you do to your car today?

Welcome to NBA Jam · 01-27-2019, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 4 Doors

I'm so ready for this storm! Lake effect plus tons of snow! Blizzaks FTW!

I drove on Blizzaks from the Detroit auto show to Columbus on back roads during a huge snow storm that completely covered the roads. Even though my car was RWD, it had no problem! Blizzaks rule.

4 Doors · 01-27-2019, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Welcome to NBA Jam

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Originally Posted by 4 Doors

I'm so ready for this storm! Lake effect plus tons of snow! Blizzaks FTW!

I drove on Blizzaks from the Detroit auto show to Columbus on back roads during a huge snow storm that completely covered the roads. Even though my car was RWD, it had no problem! Blizzaks rule.

Seriously, I run them on all my cars now. They have not let my family down ever.

axe127 · 01-27-2019, 11:22 PM

Went for a nice long drive yesterday to celebrate her turning 10. Build date 01/26/09. Went for another nice long drive today to celebrate me turning 24.

S65Hunter · 01-27-2019, 11:24 PM

Put an ebay front lip on this past Wednesday. I used the shitty self tapping screws they provided. I was a little concerned about how well it was gonna hold up. Today while passing some one on the highway I got a little throttle happy and got up to about 120mph and the front lip came flying off....

tlow98 · 01-28-2019, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by AlpineE93

Put an ebay front lip on this past Wednesday. I used the shitty self tapping screws they provided. I was a little concerned about how well it was gonna hold up. Today while passing some one on the highway I got a little throttle happy and got up to about 120mph and the front lip came flying off....

And then someone behind you got a flat tire. Nice.

Greyfox · 01-28-2019, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by AlpineE93

Put an ebay front lip on this past Wednesday. I used the shitty self tapping screws they provided. I was a little concerned about how well it was gonna hold up. Today while passing some one on the highway I got a little throttle happy and got up to about 120mph and the front lip came flying off....

umm... the only things that stay on the car at 120mph are BOLTED ON.

And second... 120mph on a public road? Seriously?

apexit4 · 01-28-2019, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Welcome to NBA Jam

Added a dash cam! I wrapped the cable in fuzzy tape like the OEM wires, ran
it through some slots I made in the mirror clamshell, into the headliner, down the A-pillar above the airbag, behind the dash and into an almost-flush-mount car charger below the glove box. It turned out pretty well!

Where did you buy the fuzzy tape? Any pictures of the lighter install under the dash?

apexit4 · 01-28-2019, 10:02 AM

Did some more work on the fiberglass storage compartment. First image shows all the fiberglass and resin still wet when making the front panel cover. Second image shows the dried and trimmed result. And the third image shows a test fit final trimming and fitment.

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S65Hunter · 01-28-2019, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Greyfox

umm... the only things that stay on the car at 120mph are BOLTED ON.

And second... 120mph on a public road? Seriously?

I like to party.

Bimmer_Engineer · 01-28-2019, 10:13 AM

I finished up the swap from burlwood to aluminum trim...

I like the aluminum...but I'm thinking about doing my burlwood in piano black...

apexit4 · 01-28-2019, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer_Engineer

I finished up the swap from burlwood to aluminum trim...

I like the aluminum...but I'm thinking about doing my burlwood in piano black...

I agree, I think the piano black will fit better with the color of the interior.

unrulyteach · 01-28-2019, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer_Engineer

I finished up the swap from burlwood to aluminum trim...

I like the aluminum...but I'm thinking about doing my burlwood in piano black...

Grey interior? How i keep that clean

Welcome to NBA Jam · 01-28-2019, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by apexit4

Where did you buy the fuzzy tape? Any pictures of the lighter install under the dash?

The tape is called Tesa Fleece Tape. It's the same stuff wiring harnesses are wrapped in the car.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NN6B9R6

The 12v cigarette lighter socket under the dash on the passenger side was already there. Is it available on all E90s, or just some? I think if it's not there, there is a hole to install it. Unfortunately I don't have any information about that. Should be an easy retrofit I'd imagine.

vilord · 01-28-2019, 12:48 PM

++ on the piano black! I had alu for about a month and decided I didn't like it

apexit4 · 01-28-2019, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Welcome to NBA Jam

The tape is called Tesa Fleece Tape. It's the same stuff wiring harnesses are wrapped in the car.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NN6B9R6

The 12v cigarette lighter socket under the dash on the passenger side was already there. Is it available on all E90s, or just some? I think if it's not there, there is a hole to install it. Unfortunately I don't have any information about that. Should be an easy retrofit I'd imagine.

Thanks for the link to the tape. I dont recall seeing the lighter socket under the passenger side dash but I'll have to recheck, would be beneficial to know if its there.

Is there any reason why you decided to run the wire to the lighter socket instead of tapping into the fuse box?

unrulyteach · 01-28-2019, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by apexit4

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Originally Posted by Welcome to NBA Jam

The tape is called Tesa Fleece Tape. It's the same stuff wiring harnesses are wrapped in the car.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NN6B9R6

The 12v cigarette lighter socket under the dash on the passenger side was already there. Is it available on all E90s, or just some? I think if it's not there, there is a hole to install it. Unfortunately I don't have any information about that. Should be an easy retrofit I'd imagine.

Thanks for the link to the tape. I dont recall seeing the lighter socket under the passenger side dash but I'll have to recheck, would be beneficial to know if its there.

Is there any reason why you decided to run the wire to the lighter socket instead of tapping into the fuse box?

I think that's the one thing almost all e9x owners don't know about. Although i think it's not there on cars with smokers package. Someone verify, i maybe wrong

nsjames · 01-28-2019, 01:15 PM

no passenger cigar lighter in my 08.
no flashlight socket either.

smokers package with the ashtray and cigar lighter in the console.

Welcome to NBA Jam · 01-28-2019, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by apexit4

Thanks for the link to the tape. I dont recall seeing the lighter socket under the passenger side dash but I'll have to recheck, would be beneficial to know if its there.

Is there any reason why you decided to run the wire to the lighter socket instead of tapping into the fuse box?

Honestly, it was just easier to do. It's out of the way enough that no one will notice it. The dash cam came with a super long USB cable, and the socket automatically turns on/off with the ignition.

NitroKing · 01-28-2019, 04:59 PM

Started the steering wheel wrap process

Installed BMW all weather trunk liner

Lost808 · 01-28-2019, 09:09 PM

Installed Dynavin N7 with i-Link. Now waiting on my trunk release reverse camera to install.

unrulyteach · 01-28-2019, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by NitroKing

Started the steering wheel wrap process

Installed BMW all weather trunk liner

I need this in my life

NitroKing · 01-28-2019, 10:22 PM

Managed to finish it off!

Very happy with the outcome

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S65Hunter Major 1253 Rep 1,537 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Dallas TX iTrader: (1) Garage List [0.00]	Put an ebay front lip on this past Wednesday. I used the shitty self tapping screws they provided. I was a little concerned about how well it was gonna hold up. Today while passing some one on the highway I got a little throttle happy and got up to about 120mph and the front lip came flying off....
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apexit4 Major 1232 Rep 1,100 Posts Drives: 335D M-Sport, X5D Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Did some more work on the fiberglass storage compartment. First image shows all the fiberglass and resin still wet when making the front panel cover. Second image shows the dried and trimmed result. And the third image shows a test fit final trimming and fitment. Last edited by apexit4; 01-28-2019 at 10:12 AM..
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