[ky0u]

Picked up my car from detailer

[drtmvr]

Originally Posted by bobbby

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...

Not a fan of cats, but you need a cat

[F13.KENN]

Tried tracking down and fixing 2C6A 02 sensor mix up code. Found out one of the last owners wired in a downpipe fix and wired it all ghetto. Feel like one of the last owners put the car back to stock and then saw their wiring job and went "im not messing with that" then sold it

[Vulcan50]

Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

Nice! What are you putting them on?

07 e92 335i they will be accompanying m3 suspension bits and 18x9" square fitment!

[213e90n51]

Anyone do any donuts or drifting with their e90s yet ?

[nsjames]

Originally Posted by Barrique91

After trying to pry open the headlight with a heat gun, pry tools, flatheads, etc I realized that I should just cut it. I suppose it's easier with an oven but that's not an option for me. I cut the headlight with a Dremel, I just followed a line on the headlight that is right next to the permaseal. This leaves me with a small thin piece of plastic in the permaseal channel. I haven't gotten to taking this out yet(busy painting and doing some wiring). An approach I might try is to run a thin wire under the seal and "floss" it away to cut through all of it. I can update you once I do it. Keep in mind I am getting new lenses, so maybe this method might not be for you.

I've never had success using the oven to open a headlamp. By the time you get it out and to the workbench it's already lost 40-50 degrees of temp.

Using wire maybe, I've cut windshields free using the same technique. I imagine the sealant is pretty similar. Some urethane joint.

I'll have to pull that thing out of the parts room and take a real go at it.

I would like to put new lenses on both of mine, as they are crazing on the inside, so buffing isn't getting them as clear and crisp as I'd like them to be.

Did you find OE equivalent lenses somewhere?

[Barrique91]

Originally Posted by nsjames

I've never had success using the oven to open a headlamp. By the time you get it out and to the workbench it's already lost 40-50 degrees of temp.

Using wire maybe, I've cut windshields free using the same technique. I imagine the sealant is pretty similar. Some urethane joint.

I'll have to pull that thing out of the parts room and take a real go at it.

I would like to put new lenses on both of mine, as they are crazing on the inside, so buffing isn't getting them as clear and crisp as I'd like them to be.

Did you find OE equivalent lenses somewhere?

I think I found them. I don't understand why lenses would cost $130+ from vendors __ when they are just plastic. I found a seller on ali express that says they are for xenons and the photo has the screws for angel eyes. I will find out for sure how well they fit in the next week or two I think. Shipping takes a while. There's quite a bit of them on ali express you just have to search for the ones that specifically say xenon. I figured I rather "risk" buying $35 lenses than expensive ones that are probably the exact same thing. If they fit well i can send you a link to the exact same seller in the future. I don't want to lead someone in the wrong direction.

[nsjames]

Originally Posted by Barrique91

I think I found them. I don't understand why lenses would cost $130+ from vendors __ when they are just plastic. I found a seller on ali express that says they are for xenons and the photo has the screws for angel eyes. I will find out for sure how well they fit in the next week or two I think. Shipping takes a while. There's quite a bit of them on ali express you just have to search for the ones that specifically say xenon. I figured I rather "risk" buying $35 lenses than expensive ones that are probably the exact same thing. If they fit well i can send you a link to the exact same seller in the future. I don't want to lead someone in the wrong direction.

well do update, and if they're not trash I'd like the link for sure.

no sense in putting nasty lenses back on.
I have a feeling this means I'm about to do headlamp things.

wheels first though.

[Kbudz94]

https://datazap.me/u/northernn54/maj...ng-corrections found out I need to fix some major timing corrections. Think my LPFP might be dying. Need help please PM

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by Kbudz94

https://datazap.me/u/northernn54/maj...ng-corrections found out I need to fix some major timing corrections. Think my LPFP might be dying. Need help please PM

Replace your LPFS with the updated version. It's only $30.00 at FCP. It's best to ensure the data you are getting is accurate. If then, replace the LPFP. It's $170 or so at FCP. No big deal. Fuel pressure should be 65 or so at WOT. 74 even 84 at idol or just cruising around. If your pressure is in the 50's or lower at WOT, it's time for a change to a new or better than new LPFP.

[ki_soarer]

I finally got around to installing my rear F30 BMW performance brakes.

[535iM_Spadez]

Started the red tails , with translucent red paint.... also tried my hand at blending in the back bumper

[535iM_Spadez]

Welp here it is ... never mind the tape lines 🥺

[feuer]

Originally Posted by RealJ22

No, it's this cheap one from Amazon. This company makes several.

So is taped? You didn't stitched together?

[nsjames]

Originally Posted by 535iM_Spadez

Started the red tails , with translucent red paint.... also tried my hand at blending in the back bumper

I admire your effort here, but in the future it's way easier to remove them for paint.
same goes with anything that's just screwed/taped to the body. If you can take it off it's easier to mask and paint.

final results turned out good.

wheel stupidity continues, but at least I'm on the easy and rewarding side of the curve.


my start/stop button was sad.


ebay five dollar holler isn't perfect, but better than 12 year old one.

[535iM_Spadez]

Originally Posted by nsjames

I admire your effort here, but in the future it's way easier to remove them for paint.
same goes with anything that's just screwed/taped to the body. If you can take it off it's easier to mask and paint.

final results turned out good.

wheel stupidity continues, but at least I'm on the easy and rewarding side of the curve.


my start/stop button was sad.


ebay five dollar holler isn't perfect, but better than 12 year old one.

I was going the lazy route but ... at the same time I had to do something , I appreciate the feedback ... and thank you on the results ... the rear bumper is a much better result from what it was originally 😩😩😆

[nsjames]

Originally Posted by 535iM_Spadez

I was going the lazy route but ... at the same time I had to do something , I appreciate the feedback ... and thank you on the results ... the rear bumper is a much better result from what it was originally 😩😩😆

I have found that the lazy route often takes more time and effort than just doing it properly.

go slow to work fast is something that has taken me many years to understand.

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by 535iM_Spadez

I was going the lazy route but ... at the same time I had to do something , I appreciate the feedback ... and thank you on the results ... the rear bumper is a much better result from what it was originally 😩😩😆

You need a red one with that silver trim !

[nsjames]

Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

You need a red one with that silver trim !

[james may] that's casual[/james may]

I couldn't take a red button everyday.
hell, I've stripped just about everything out of my cluster.


the less "busy" the interior is the happier I am.

I don't even really care for how glossy this one is, but it's better than the one that's leaking light where it's all worn through.

[Serf27]

Originally Posted by 535iM_Spadez

Welp here it is ... never mind the tape lines 🥺

Nice.
Clean up the over spray on the trunk and it will look better.

[Serf27]

Red start button with red m button to match. (Not pictured)

[535iM_Spadez]

For $150 with a new y-pipe 2.50" tip ...deleted the resonator and muffler