What did you do to your car today?

VeneMorte · 06-10-2019, 05:23 PM

Inserted red gel into the door lights so my car looks illuminated by Satan himself at night time when I unlock it haha

bkwld · 06-10-2019, 07:12 PM

Wheel refresh. Replaced "M" stickers and valve stem caps. Titanium wheel lug bolts. No more rusted cruddy bolts:

nashville_bill · 06-10-2019, 07:25 PM

My son and I removed the engine cover and removed the spark plugs; looking for misfire causes. We found oil in some of the spark plug tubes, so we cleaned them thoroughly, cleaned the spark plugs and coil packs, and put it back together. I cleared the codes and took it for a spin. No new codes!

We ordered a new gasket kit, and bolts, so we can keep the oil out of the high voltage area.

We plan on replacing the spark plugs when we install the new gasket.

It was a very good day.

Bill

Sgop335 · 06-10-2019, 08:01 PM

Installed new Viton oring for the pcv cap...

Exact fit!

RealJ22 · 06-10-2019, 11:11 PM

Put the drivers side on

porsche959 · 06-12-2019, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by RealJ22

Put the drivers side on

Hot damn. How much for the set?

Serf27 · 06-12-2019, 12:31 AM

Today I wired up trailer light harness on the good ol e91.

RealJ22 · 06-12-2019, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by porsche959

Hot damn. How much for the set?

Actually very cheap. I'll share my secrets soon!

Test fit these bad boys before paint. There is only 1 screw in so fitment is WAY off.

colorado.e9x · 06-12-2019, 02:43 AM

Painting or wrapping the sidemarkers gloss black would make it look even better!

speedfreeq · 06-12-2019, 09:57 AM

Today, I successfully installed INPA on my Windows 10 laptop! It was fraught with chasing down bugs and filepath rabbitholes, but it is up and running!

Next I will try to back up my ECU...heading towards 3IM swap capability!

unrulyteach · 06-12-2019, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedfreeq

Today, I successfully installed INPA on my Windows 10 laptop! It was fraught with chasing down bugs and filepath rabbitholes, but it is up and running!

Next I will try to back up my ECU...heading towards 3IM swap capability!

Get ista if u don't hav it already

RealJ22 · 06-12-2019, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

Painting or wrapping the sidemarkers gloss black would make it look even better!

They will be going black. This was only a test fit to make sure nothing crazy was going on. Shipping company just called and rear bumper is delayed until tomorrow

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedfreeq

Today, I successfully installed INPA on my Windows 10 laptop! It was fraught with chasing down bugs and filepath rabbitholes, but it is up and running!

Next I will try to back up my ECU...heading towards 3IM swap capability!

Congrats. I got my cable last week and was looking around for windows XP machines. I MAY need your help

Ntorre3 · 06-12-2019, 03:19 PM

I didn't get to drive mine

currently getting the ignition coils and spark plugs replaced.

porsche959 · 06-12-2019, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by realj22

actually very cheap. I'll share my secrets soon!

Test fit these bad boys before paint. There is only 1 screw in so fitment is way off.

whats the secret!

ian3924 · 06-12-2019, 10:47 PM

I just indulged my inner ricer a bit with some rgb led strips for my deck and tape. I took it off but with a actual kit and brightness adjustment...I might actually be a ricer.

apexit4 · 06-13-2019, 10:19 PM

Started tracking down a water leak that was soaking my front passenger foot well. After checking all the drains, continuously pouring many, many gallons of water on the car and pulling up as much carpet as I could, I still couldn't find the leak.

A friend of mine suggested taking the car to a car wash to see if the forced water would help find the leak. I was skeptical it would work, but decided to try it since I was at a loss for what could be causing the leak.......and it worked! The water seemed to be coming from the door seal. Upon further inspection it seems there was a small gap in the sealant that holds the vapor barrier/sound deadening on the door. I re-sealed it and will be testing it tomorrow.

That being said, I'm genuinely surprised at how much water flows through the door (between the door skin and vapor barrier/sound deadening) during rain storms. I always thought this area was dry for the most part, maybe allowing very small amounts of water to seep through.

hellokitty · 06-14-2019, 01:49 AM

Got some AKG solid aluminum differential bushings. Hopefully this will provide the last bit of stability when going WOT

Pete102 · 06-14-2019, 05:24 AM

Now I'm going to wash it

speedfreeq · 06-14-2019, 10:28 AM

I went to town on the body gaps on my aftermarket M-Sport nose and replacement hood. I wish I had taken "BEFORE" shots, but I am very pleased with the improvement!

UncleShrek · 06-14-2019, 12:13 PM

Realized that im losing oil, have to track it down before my engine explodes. I hate the idea of adding a quart every now and then.
Tallied the total for parts for the maintenance dump, looking at $703 for parts alone.
Waiting on labor costs...

speedfreeq · 06-14-2019, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleShrek

Realized that im losing oil, have to track it down before my engine explodes. I hate the idea of adding a quart every now and then.
Tallied the total for parts for the maintenance dump, looking at $703 for parts alone.
Waiting on labor costs...

So you're talking about valve cover gasket, OFHG, anything else? Is your main seal leaking?

UncleShrek · 06-14-2019, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by speedfreeq

So you're talking about valve cover gasket, OFHG, anything else? Is your main seal leaking?

The OFHG is done, i did that last year. I need to redo the valve cover gasket due to a failed Eccentric shaft sensor, sucks because i will be replacing the valve cover itself while i do this again. My mechanic saw leakage from the oil pan so i know thats gonna be the cultprit.
While he has the car, oil change and new rear brakes as its coming up and will knock it out while ita at the shop.

06-10-2019, 05:23 PM	#9373
VeneMorte Enlisted Member 11 Rep 30 Posts Drives: BMW 330i SE (E90, 2005) Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Gloucestershire, UK iTrader: (0)	Inserted red gel into the door lights so my car looks illuminated by Satan himself at night time when I unlock it haha __________________ BMW 330i SE (E90, 2005) - Black Sapphire
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06-10-2019, 07:12 PM	#9374
bkwld First Lieutenant 161 Rep 357 Posts Drives: E90 328i N51 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (0)	Wheel refresh. Replaced "M" stickers and valve stem caps. Titanium wheel lug bolts. No more rusted cruddy bolts: Last edited by bkwld; 06-12-2019 at 09:09 PM..
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06-10-2019, 07:25 PM	#9375
nashville_bill New Member 9 Rep 23 Posts Drives: BMW 330i 2006 e90 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	Misfire diagnosis My son and I removed the engine cover and removed the spark plugs; looking for misfire causes. We found oil in some of the spark plug tubes, so we cleaned them thoroughly, cleaned the spark plugs and coil packs, and put it back together. I cleared the codes and took it for a spin. No new codes! We ordered a new gasket kit, and bolts, so we can keep the oil out of the high voltage area. We plan on replacing the spark plugs when we install the new gasket. It was a very good day. Bill
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06-10-2019, 08:01 PM	#9376
Sgop335 Colonel 682 Rep 2,109 Posts Drives: 07 335i e92, 08 535i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: MD iTrader: (1)	Installed new Viton oring for the pcv cap... Exact fit! Attached Images __________________ 335i e92 TPC 19Ts
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06-10-2019, 11:11 PM	#9377
RealJ22 Captain 1252 Rep 881 Posts Drives: E92/E90LCI/986RC/Cayman/W212 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: WI / AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Cayman S [0.00] 2010 E350 4Matic [0.00] 2011 328i Sedan [0.00] 1999 Porsche Boxster [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	Put the drivers side on
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06-12-2019, 12:31 AM	#9379
Serf27 Brigadier General 2899 Rep 4,333 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Sitting in a BMW. iTrader: (-1)	Today I wired up trailer light harness on the good ol e91.
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06-12-2019, 02:43 AM	#9381
colorado.e9x eBay Special 3784 Rep 3,218 Posts Drives: E90 330xi, E90 328xi Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Western Slope, Colorado iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 330xi [10.00] 2007 BMW 328xi [8.33]	Painting or wrapping the sidemarkers gloss black would make it look even better! __________________ Common sense is a flower that does not bloom in everyone's garden
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06-12-2019, 09:57 AM	#9382
speedfreeq Semi-Rad 5 Rep 11 Posts Drives: E90 328xi Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Asheville NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 328xi [0.00]	not done to my "car" per se, but... Today, I successfully installed INPA on my Windows 10 laptop! It was fraught with chasing down bugs and filepath rabbitholes, but it is up and running! Next I will try to back up my ECU...heading towards 3IM swap capability! __________________ Fred Schuldt Asheville NC 2008 328xi 6m 116k
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06-12-2019, 03:19 PM	#9385
Ntorre3 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW 328i E90 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	I didn't get to drive mine currently getting the ignition coils and spark plugs replaced.
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ian3924 Second Lieutenant 185 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I just indulged my inner ricer a bit with some rgb led strips for my deck and tape. I took it off but with a actual kit and brightness adjustment...I might actually be a ricer. Last edited by ian3924; 06-12-2019 at 10:56 PM..
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06-13-2019, 10:19 PM	#9388
apexit4 Major 1232 Rep 1,100 Posts Drives: 335D M-Sport, X5D Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Started tracking down a water leak that was soaking my front passenger foot well. After checking all the drains, continuously pouring many, many gallons of water on the car and pulling up as much carpet as I could, I still couldn't find the leak. A friend of mine suggested taking the car to a car wash to see if the forced water would help find the leak. I was skeptical it would work, but decided to try it since I was at a loss for what could be causing the leak.......and it worked! The water seemed to be coming from the door seal. Upon further inspection it seems there was a small gap in the sealant that holds the vapor barrier/sound deadening on the door. I re-sealed it and will be testing it tomorrow. That being said, I'm genuinely surprised at how much water flows through the door (between the door skin and vapor barrier/sound deadening) during rain storms. I always thought this area was dry for the most part, maybe allowing very small amounts of water to seep through. Attached Images
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06-14-2019, 01:49 AM	#9389
hellokitty Brigadier General 2960 Rep 3,734 Posts Drives: '17 M3 ZCP DCT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California iTrader: (2)	Got some AKG solid aluminum differential bushings. Hopefully this will provide the last bit of stability when going WOT Attached Images __________________ 2017 F80 M3 ZCP / AA GESI DPs / Akrapovic Evo / BBS FI-R 19" / Bend Calibration ECUTEK Flex Fuel \| Bilstein B16 DDC + CS EDC / BMC Filters / BMS OCC / CSF HE / ESS CP / Nitto NT555R2 / PD Crank Hub / SPL Suspension / Uniden R7 / Wagner Top Mount IC 2021 Mini GP3 / BMC Filters / BM3 / Cary Jordan E30 / Wagner IC / Remus Race
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06-14-2019, 05:24 AM	#9390
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06-14-2019, 10:28 AM	#9391
speedfreeq Semi-Rad 5 Rep 11 Posts Drives: E90 328xi Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Asheville NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 328xi [0.00]	I went to town on the body gaps on my aftermarket M-Sport nose and replacement hood. I wish I had taken "BEFORE" shots, but I am very pleased with the improvement! __________________ Fred Schuldt Asheville NC 2008 328xi 6m 116k
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06-14-2019, 12:13 PM	#9392
UncleShrek Lieutenant 89 Rep 445 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (0)	Realized that im losing oil, have to track it down before my engine explodes. I hate the idea of adding a quart every now and then. Tallied the total for parts for the maintenance dump, looking at $703 for parts alone. Waiting on labor costs...
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