What did you do to your car today?

colorado.e9x · 03-11-2020, 08:04 PM

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*Oil change, now with LiquiMoly Molygen 5w-40

Is this the mountain dew colored one??

Yeah it's pretty cool lol

MPOWER5266 · 03-11-2020, 08:07 PM

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*Oil change, now with LiquiMoly Molygen 5w-40

Is this the mountain dew colored one??

Yeah it's pretty cool lol

What is the purpose of the color?

colorado.e9x · 03-11-2020, 08:09 PM

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*Oil change, now with LiquiMoly Molygen 5w-40

Is this the mountain dew colored one??

Yeah it's pretty cool lol

What is the purpose of the color?

It looks cool and its easier to spot leaks
It glows under a UV light

GRUESOM3 · 03-11-2020, 09:02 PM

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Rolled the fenders and gave it some hips, first time doing it and went gentle on them. Def improvement gotta go at it one more time

Whoa whoa whoa. What is this. You can actually widen the fenders? Let’s say like an inch?

Not an inch but I would defenetly say you can gain about half an inch if you push it.

I'm running 255/35 achillies atr sport 2 xl tires on 18x9.5 et23 with bilstein b12 pro kit and camber set to -2.2 in rear and almost no rub with minimal roll/pull. I believe if I go at it once
More will eliminate rub completely which is on only big dips.

tlow98 · 03-12-2020, 01:52 AM

After 5 years and 45k miles this has been a banner year for broken stuff on this car.
To date:
- valve cover
- coils
- front right door speakers
- water pump

Replaced water pump and thermostat. Something in there definitely failed and cause some burn marks on the cover, but couldn't really see what actually failed. Anyway, water pump guts. yay. Nice piece of kit this pump is though - for once I feel like the cost of the part is somewhat justifiable. Prolly cost $30-50 to make?

colorado.e9x · 03-12-2020, 02:23 AM

Well after a test drive of course I've uncovered more problems

Think my CCV valve needs a replacement, either that or just the diaphragm. I think my oil filter housing gasket leak was keeping the problem at bay, because now the valve cover is getting pressurized.

Also got rid of my crusty old hood heat shield, wasnt expecting the hood to 'pop' (or that's my guess, definitely sounded like it).. Guess I'll put it back on and order a replacement.

Muscoe · 03-12-2020, 10:01 AM

Threw some new wheels on today

MPOWER5266 · 03-12-2020, 09:38 PM

Installed my new intake.... Can't be too safe.

colorado.e9x · 03-12-2020, 11:25 PM

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Installed my new intake.... Can't be too safe.

Suddenly makes me want a bright pink cone filter

Clammy · 03-12-2020, 11:39 PM

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Installed my new intake.... Can't be too safe.

Cheers!

RealJ22 · 03-12-2020, 11:51 PM

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What was your process?

Sanding and grinding. Filled a few spots with wheel putty too. These were not horrible, so I was able to fix all of it.

MPOWER5266 · 03-13-2020, 08:25 AM

In all seriousness, I put a euro airbox in my car last night.

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

nsjames · 03-13-2020, 12:17 PM

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In all seriousness, I put a euro airbox in my car last night.

thoughts?

it certainly looks a lot nicer than the NA version.

MPOWER5266 · 03-13-2020, 04:08 PM

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thoughts?

it certainly looks a lot nicer than the NA version.

Maybe a little more noise, not much else. It might make a little power but with my stage 3 intake I cant really notice anything. It does look way better than the other one.

Jadeh · 03-14-2020, 10:29 AM

I sat in mine and cried as my car had yet more issuses

bobbby · 03-14-2020, 12:10 PM

Took the car in for oil change, intercooler install, and to fix a leaky washer. Found out that my washer fluid line and coolant line were chewed by rodents...

OLI77 · 03-14-2020, 01:11 PM

Dam rodents! on my E46, they had chewed the wire under the intake for one of the knock sensors! It was cold and in the dead of winter, so cost me $1K at indy for a chewed wire.

ky0u · 03-14-2020, 01:34 PM

I just flashed xhp st3 last night, drove around and was very happy

Currently awaiting MHD 1+ to finish flashing so I can enjoy Saturday

Serf27 · 03-14-2020, 04:34 PM

Finally got black trunk lining carpet for the e91!
I should be installing it in a few...months or so

ny325 · 03-14-2020, 05:57 PM

Vacuumed, and cleaned interior.

MadJoe · 03-14-2020, 07:00 PM

Deleted xDrive a few days ago and coded it so I can close the windows and sunroof via my key fob. Planning to enable FTM so I don't have to worry about stupid TPMS sensors in my snow tires/rims dying this summer.

E93_Savage · 03-14-2020, 07:19 PM

Didnt do it yet but I just got all my parts in the mail and my 450pump. Tomorrow I will be doing the diy pump upgrade and fixing what a repair shop fixed.....

To be on topic I drove it and had a little fun in the rain on my commute to work. All smiles.

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tlow98 Major General 2298 Rep 5,212 Posts Drives: 2009 E91, 2014 F15 x35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	After 5 years and 45k miles this has been a banner year for broken stuff on this car. To date: - valve cover - coils - front right door speakers - water pump Replaced water pump and thermostat. Something in there definitely failed and cause some burn marks on the cover, but couldn't really see what actually failed. Anyway, water pump guts. yay. Nice piece of kit this pump is though - for once I feel like the cost of the part is somewhat justifiable. Prolly cost $30-50 to make? Last edited by tlow98; 03-12-2020 at 02:06 AM..
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03-12-2020, 02:23 AM	#11292
colorado.e9x eBay Special 3582 Rep 3,171 Posts Drives: E90 330xi Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Western Slope, Colorado iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 330xi [10.00] 2007 BMW 328xi [9.50]	Well after a test drive of course I've uncovered more problems Think my CCV valve needs a replacement, either that or just the diaphragm. I think my oil filter housing gasket leak was keeping the problem at bay, because now the valve cover is getting pressurized. Also got rid of my crusty old hood heat shield, wasnt expecting the hood to 'pop' (or that's my guess, definitely sounded like it).. Guess I'll put it back on and order a replacement. __________________ Common sense is a flower that does not bloom in everyone's garden
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03-12-2020, 10:01 AM	#11293
Muscoe New Member 5 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2008 328xi Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Bmw 328xi [0.00]	Threw some new wheels on today Attached Images
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MPOWER5266 Major 4778 Rep 1,189 Posts Drives: 1997 Dinan m3 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Ga iTrader: (0)	Installed my new intake.... Can't be too safe. Attached Images
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03-13-2020, 08:25 AM	#11298
MPOWER5266 Major 4778 Rep 1,189 Posts Drives: 1997 Dinan m3 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Ga iTrader: (0)	In all seriousness, I put a euro airbox in my car last night. Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr
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Jadeh New Member 2 Rep 13 Posts Drives: Bmw e90 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Wales iTrader: (0)	I sat in mine and cried as my car had yet more issuses
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bobbby Bobbby 34 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2011 bmw 335i sedan Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Took the car in for oil change, intercooler install, and to fix a leaky washer. Found out that my washer fluid line and coolant line were chewed by rodents... Attached Images
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OLI77 Private First Class 103 Rep 130 Posts Drives: E46 325i ZSP, E93 328i Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Lexington iTrader: (0)	Dam rodents! on my E46, they had chewed the wire under the intake for one of the knock sensors! It was cold and in the dead of winter, so cost me $1K at indy for a chewed wire.
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ky0u Captain 1070 Rep 953 Posts Drives: e92 335i, f22 m235i, e30 325is Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 BMW M235i [0.00] 1988 BMW 325IS [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	I just flashed xhp st3 last night, drove around and was very happy Currently awaiting MHD 1+ to finish flashing so I can enjoy Saturday
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Serf27 Brigadier General 2881 Rep 4,333 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Sitting in a BMW. iTrader: (-1)	Finally got black trunk lining carpet for the e91! I should be installing it in a few...months or so
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ny325 Brigadier General 892 Rep 3,140 Posts Drives: Jet Black E90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gridlock iTrader: (0)	Vacuumed, and cleaned interior.
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E93_Savage Private First Class 153 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 73 240z , 09 335i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Oakland, CA iTrader: (0)	Didnt do it yet but I just got all my parts in the mail and my 450pump. Tomorrow I will be doing the diy pump upgrade and fixing what a repair shop fixed..... To be on topic I drove it and had a little fun in the rain on my commute to work. All smiles.
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