What did you do to your car today?

Soden82 · 07-29-2020, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by david in germany

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Was hoping that I had an o2 issue so I could finally solve my misfire problem and all the voltages checked out fine

How many miles on your sensors?

I'm assuming they're stock, so 53k

ky0u · 07-29-2020, 07:55 PM

Some goodies for this weekend

tlow98 · 07-29-2020, 08:06 PM

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Eastern European auto wrecker special with a light coat of dye. Terra is impossible to find.

And.. a little late to the start button party, it got lost in China...

That start button looks great - details on it?

bluewater328 · 07-29-2020, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by stewbets

Bummer. When my giubo went bad, it only vibrated on moderate to hard acceleration. I took a video of my driveshaft before and after replacing the giubo to show the difference in movement. It was pretty obvious.

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After:

Great capture. I was going to see if removing the exhaust was completely necessary, but I see you had a Xi. From the looks of my E90, I think I can get away with doing it in the crack between the panels (without taking down the exhaust).

IllSic_Design · 07-29-2020, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bluewater328

Great capture. I was going to see if removing the exhaust was completely necessary, but I see you had a Xi. From the looks of my E90, I think I can get away with doing it in the crack between the panels (without taking down the exhaust).

You need to pull the exhaust just to get to the aluminum shields covering up the driveshaft to be able to view it, at least on a 335 E92

bluewater328 · 07-29-2020, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by IllSic_Design

You need to pull the exhaust just to get to the aluminum shields covering up the driveshaft to be able to view it, at least on a 335 E92

Let me go get it up on the lift again. I could have sworn I could see it when I was doing the ATF gasket/filter change. The fill bolt for the transmission (that soft rounded POS) was right in front of the transmission mounts.

IllSic_Design · 07-29-2020, 09:56 PM

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Let me go get it up on the lift again. I could have sworn I could see it when I was doing the ATF gasket/filter change. The fill bolt for the transmission (that soft rounded POS) was right in front of the transmission mounts.

I think you can see the end of the transmission/guibo, but you definitely can't see the center bearing if the 325/28/30 have the same paneling underneath. I have had mine apart a few times

CDMACC · 07-30-2020, 03:09 AM

Finished one headlight and installed to see how it looked. Now to finish the other one and sort out wiring. Also did my inlets all I can say is the rear inlet is a pain on jack stands.

david in germany · 07-30-2020, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Soden82

I'm assuming they're stock, so 53k

Strange, mine were at about 140k.

nsjames · 07-30-2020, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ky0u

Some goodies for this weekend

I've had my nelson racing paddles installed since 2017.

they're excellent.

E92William · 07-30-2020, 07:01 PM

Trying out this A2Z wheel cleaner I bought at advance auto. Pretty good for 64oz. Only did one in the front (roughest one) gonna finish all tonight.

Also does everyone here clean the inside of the wheel? I usually just go over the outer face and spokes as it'd be a pain to do inside on my style 342.

Emilime75 · 07-30-2020, 07:10 PM

I get as far as I can at every wash, my wheels are much more open that yours. About every 3 months they come off the car for a deep clean and sealant.

ky0u · 07-31-2020, 10:51 AM

Right so, I said I was gonna do this this weekend. I lied

unixnerd · 07-31-2020, 11:26 AM

Same here, almost. New car had a fairly worn steering wheel so I got a nice one on ebay and swapped it. Airbag came out easily this time, took my ages on my Z4 a few years ago.

Wingnutts · 07-31-2020, 02:26 PM

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Right so, I said I was gonna do this this weekend. I lied

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Curious, are your fingers getting stuck between this cruise stalk and the back of the paddle? Mine were and it was annoying as hell. I tried to contact Nelson about it and they never bothered to respond. I ended up heating the paddles and contoured them to the steering wheel. In my opinion they way they should have been made.

F13.KENN · 07-31-2020, 03:20 PM

Put in 1 step colder ngk plugs the other day. Since then, on cold start, the car stumbles a little at idle till rpms come down. Starts perfectly. Only happens on cold starts. Any ideas? Plugs gapped to .022 with bms gapper tool & feeler gauges. Pretty sure i got the right torque on them but could barely feel the click with my inch lbs torque wrench

MountaineerBMW11 · 07-31-2020, 04:04 PM

Cleaned engine bay and head lights

ky0u · 07-31-2020, 04:34 PM

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Curious, are your fingers getting stuck between this cruise stalk and the back of the paddle? Mine were and it was annoying as hell. I tried to contact Nelson about it and they never bothered to respond. I ended up heating the paddles and contoured them to the steering wheel. In my opinion they way they should have been made.

Actually, surprisingly no. I was concerned about it when I first ordered cuz I always hear things about aftermarket paddles and the CC stalk but no interference on my set. I don't typically use my pinkies with the paddles so I can't say with absolute confidence but there seems to be a decent amount of room. Pic for reference:

One more pic to show clearance with both stalks fully pulled

Wingnutts · 07-31-2020, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ky0u

Actually, surprisingly no. I was concerned about it when I first ordered cuz I always hear things about aftermarket paddles and the CC stalk but no interference on my set. I don't typically use my pinkies with the paddles so I can't say with absolute confidence but there seems to be a decent amount of room. Pic for reference:

One more pic to show clearance with both stalks fully pulled

Very interesting that you have that much clearance where I did not. In the picture where you have the cruise pulled forward, that is just a little less space than I have when it it is at it's normal space.

You still have more room than I do and that's after I modified mine.
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Welcome to NBA Jam · 07-31-2020, 05:24 PM

Rear fog light mod. I wish the button lit up. Overall, love the mod. Super easy.

Soden82 · 07-31-2020, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SCHWARZ_E92

Put in 1 step colder ngk plugs the other day. Since then, on cold start, the car stumbles a little at idle till rpms come down. Starts perfectly. Only happens on cold starts. Any ideas? Plugs gapped to .022 with bms gapper tool & feeler gauges. Pretty sure i got the right torque on them but could barely feel the click with my inch lbs torque wrench

Same issue. Rough cold starts since plugs. I'm throwing new plugs in this weekend and I'll see if anything changes. Maybe tighten the gap slightly to 0.021"?

F13.KENN · 07-31-2020, 05:32 PM

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Rear fog light mod. I wish the button lit up. Overall, love the mod. Super easy.

I like to use them when im backing up at night. Idk if its just me but my led reverse lights arent really bright enough

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ky0u Captain 1071 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]	Some goodies for this weekend
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CDMACC Private 64 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: NSW Australia iTrader: (0)	Finished one headlight and installed to see how it looked. Now to finish the other one and sort out wiring. Also did my inlets all I can say is the rear inlet is a pain on jack stands.
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E92William Banned 2013 Rep 2,025 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 328xi Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Miami iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 328xi [0.00]	Trying out this A2Z wheel cleaner I bought at advance auto. Pretty good for 64oz. Only did one in the front (roughest one) gonna finish all tonight. Also does everyone here clean the inside of the wheel? I usually just go over the outer face and spokes as it'd be a pain to do inside on my style 342. Attached Images
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Emilime75 Colonel 1227 Rep 2,476 Posts Drives: 2010 335i E92 LeMans Blue Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Merica! iTrader: (1)	I get as far as I can at every wash, my wheels are much more open that yours. About every 3 months they come off the car for a deep clean and sealant.
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unixnerd Second Lieutenant 215 Rep 211 Posts Drives: E46 325Ci, Z4, E30 318iS Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Same here, almost. New car had a fairly worn steering wheel so I got a nice one on ebay and swapped it. Airbag came out easily this time, took my ages on my Z4 a few years ago. __________________ www.unixnerd.co.uk - providing Nerdy BMW stuff since 1996!
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F13.KENN Lieutenant 613 Rep 484 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Atlanta, Georgia iTrader: (0)	Put in 1 step colder ngk plugs the other day. Since then, on cold start, the car stumbles a little at idle till rpms come down. Starts perfectly. Only happens on cold starts. Any ideas? Plugs gapped to .022 with bms gapper tool & feeler gauges. Pretty sure i got the right torque on them but could barely feel the click with my inch lbs torque wrench __________________ Speedtech Top Mount 6766 2009 335i VF Supercharged 2003 540i msport https://www.instagram.com/schwarz.e92/
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