What did you do to your car today?

slowcar · 12-03-2019, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by K9Leader

Ordered new wheels and tires for my 2010 E91. It had the OEM 16" wheels on it when I bought it. I replaced those with 18" with run-flat tires. Unfortunately, the combination of 18" with run-flats has resulted in quite a few pothole explosions. One really hard hit bent one of the rims a little, although it seems to run true and holds air, but I decided that since this is my daily driver/dog hauler I need a less slam-bang ride. So I decided to go with 17" wheels with regular (non-run-flat) tires.

I looked at Apex ARC-8s but ultimately went BMW OEM refurbished Style 66s from the early 2000s 540. Those were staggered on the 540 - 17x8 front and 17x9 rear - but I want a square set so I ordered four 17x8s. Also have ordered some Michelin PS A/S 3s+ (225/45ZR17) and some hubrings to make it all fit.

Not a terribly exciting tire/wheel setup but I am hoping it will be a good compromise of ride/handling/aesthetics.

K9Leader

were these from the e39? pretty sure e39 has different center hub size...

MPOWER5266 · 12-03-2019, 09:21 AM

I installed my Blackline tails. I noticed the old housings were melted near the tail light bulb, Im thinking about running leds for the tail lights. Any suggestions?

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colorado.e9x · 12-03-2019, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MPOWER5266

I installed my Blackline tails. I noticed the old housings were melted near the tail light bulb, Im thinking about running leds for the tail lights. Any suggestions?

[img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...10f182ba_b.jpg[/img]Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

This is my current "mix n match" taillight bulb setup:

Brake lights (x3): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H6VLWX2..._MyN5DbEB7ZCFK

Turn signals: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QWWZ6GJ..._oCN5Db4AEF1ZP

Reverse lights: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H54SP6O..._-CN5DbZ33GR18

Haven't had any problems with them so far. The brightness and color in all of them are quite nice.

K9Leader · 12-03-2019, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by slowcar

were these from the e39? pretty sure e39 has different center hub size...

Yes, so I will need concentric hub rings, which I have ordered. Wheels and rings should come this week. Tires are ordered and should also be in soon.

MPOWER5266 · 12-03-2019, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

This is my current "mix n match" taillight bulb setup:

Brake lights (x3): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H6VLWX2..._MyN5DbEB7ZCFK

Turn signals: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QWWZ6GJ..._oCN5Db4AEF1ZP

Reverse lights: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H54SP6O..._-CN5DbZ33GR18

Haven't had any problems with them so far. The brightness and color in all of them are quite nice.

Do they set off codes? I think I am just going to do the 4 tail light bulbs since they run more often and are likely the cause of the melting.

colorado.e9x · 12-03-2019, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MPOWER5266

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

This is my current "mix n match" taillight bulb setup:

Brake lights (x3): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H6VLWX2..._MyN5DbEB7ZCFK

Turn signals: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QWWZ6GJ..._oCN5Db4AEF1ZP

Reverse lights: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H54SP6O..._-CN5DbZ33GR18

Haven't had any problems with them so far. The brightness and color in all of them are quite nice.

Do they set off codes? I think I am just going to do the 4 tail light bulbs since they run more often and are likely the cause of the melting.

I coded all my bulb checks out prior to installing them and haven't had any issues.

You'll need at least 4 bulbs for the brakes and 2 for the running lights

MPOWER5266 · 12-03-2019, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

I coded all my bulb checks out prior to installing them and haven't had any issues.

You'll need at least 4 bulbs for the brakes and 2 for the running lights

I would need 4 for the running lights wouldnt I? There is one running light bulb per housing.

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colorado.e9x · 12-03-2019, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

I coded all my bulb checks out prior to installing them and haven't had any issues.

You'll need at least 4 bulbs for the brakes and 2 for the running lights

I would need 4 for the running lights wouldnt I? There is one running light bulb per housing.

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

Oh yeah I forgot about that part lol, yep 4 for the running lights

John 070 · 12-03-2019, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MPOWER5266

I would need 4 for the running lights wouldnt I? There is one running light bulb per housing.

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That is a sweet garage!

Along the lines of LEDs.....my wife's GM SUV is a 2011 and has 27W DRL bulbs (3157?). They get hot and burn out (how often do you see a GM with one DRL?). Not only the bulb, but the socket needs replacement and turns brown. GM has a TSB telling techs to replace the bulb with a 31.xW bulb if the 27W one keeps burning out! Just think, the xenon headlamp only uses 35W, what a waste of energy....

MPOWER5266 · 12-03-2019, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by John 070

That is a sweet garage!

Along the lines of LEDs.....my wife's GM SUV is a 2011 and has 27W DRL bulbs (3157?). They get hot and burn out (how often do you see a GM with one DRL?). Not only the bulb, but the socket needs replacement and turns brown. GM has a TSB telling techs to replace the bulb with a 31.xW bulb if the 27W one keeps burning out! Just think, the xenon headlamp only uses 35W, what a waste of energy....

Thank you. My wife has a '12 Tahoe and the passenger side DRL burned out so I replaced it. It was kind of a PIA and I didnt have garage access at the time so I only did that one. About 3 days later the drivers side burned out, so I figured, "I have the other bulb, might as well." I changed it. About a month later the passenger side burned out again, so I just removed both bulbs. Haha

slowcar · 12-03-2019, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by K9Leader

Yes, so I will need concentric hub rings, which I have ordered. Wheels and rings should come this week. Tires are ordered and should also be in soon.

just making sure you got all the right parts!!

slowcar · 12-03-2019, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MPOWER5266

I installed my Blackline tails. I noticed the old housings were melted near the tail light bulb, Im thinking about running leds for the tail lights. Any suggestions?

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

How are you liking the blacklines? people say it looks much better in person.

personally not a fan in pictures, but maybe theres a depth in person that i am missing?

Rmtt · 12-03-2019, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by slowcar

How are you liking the blacklines? people say it looks much better in person.

personally not a fan in pictures, but maybe theres a depth in person that i am missing?

I personally think they look great...especially on a white car. But I drive an E82 so they are a little different with the clear being at the bottom.

MPOWER5266 · 12-03-2019, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by slowcar

How are you liking the blacklines? people say it looks much better in person.

personally not a fan in pictures, but maybe theres a depth in person that i am missing?

I like them and I don't think pictures do them justice. Now I just need to figure out how to get rid of the orange reflector in my headlights.

colorado.e9x · 12-03-2019, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by slowcar

How are you liking the blacklines? people say it looks much better in person.

personally not a fan in pictures, but maybe theres a depth in person that i am missing?

I like them and I don't think pictures do them justice. Now I just need to figure out how to get rid of the orange reflector in my headlights.

A vinyl overlay is good temporary solution for the headlights, otherwise there's a few good DIYs on how to take them apart

Wolf 335 · 12-03-2019, 03:57 PM

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Garage floor

Is the flooring done professionally or did you do that yourself?

What is the cost to do that size of garage?

Mr Tidy · 12-03-2019, 04:01 PM

Well after a few frosty mornings I took my Continental Summer tyres off and fitted my Hankook Winters.

The car still looks the same as both sets are fitted to Style 158 wheels!

MPOWER5266 · 12-03-2019, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

A vinyl overlay is good temporary solution for the headlights, otherwise there's a few good DIYs on how to take them apart

I'm researching that now actually.

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Originally Posted by Wolf 335

Is the flooring done professionally or did you do that yourself?

What is the cost to do that size of garage?

I did it myself using Armorpoxy. Its a 20x22 garage with added 8x11 area and I think it was less than $1500.

EDIT: It was just under $900 actually. But this was a new pour, you would have grinding costs on an older slab.

mweisdorfer · 12-03-2019, 06:52 PM

Turned the MHD down to stock for the winter & put on my winter tires.

tlow98 · 12-04-2019, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MPOWER5266

I installed my Blackline tails. I noticed the old housings were melted near the tail light bulb, Im thinking about running leds for the tail lights. Any suggestions?

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

Those wheels look great! Mind posting their sizing specs? Wondering about the fronts. They looks especially good.

bthomas518 · 12-04-2019, 03:02 AM

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Those wheels look great! Mind posting their sizing specs? Wondering about the fronts. They looks especially good.

These wheels look like Apex FL-5's. Gorgeous on a long roof (or any species), even if I'm wrong.

MPOWER5266 · 12-04-2019, 10:25 AM

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Those wheels look great! Mind posting their sizing specs? Wondering about the fronts. They looks especially good.

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These wheels look like Apex FL-5's. Gorgeous on a long roof (or any species), even if I'm wrong.

Yep, they are FL5's. 18x9 et30 all around but I have a 12mm spacer on the rear.

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