What did you do to your car today?

Soden82 · 04-02-2021, 06:12 PM

Coolant flange started to leak today and lost half my coolant on the floor in my garage. Good thing I have a spare aluminum one.

Ordering a belt kit too since I took the fan out trying to track the leak down.

colorado.e9x · 04-02-2021, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Serf27

Quote:

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

Surprised I'm not used to it already, I do easy 30 minute projects for hours on end at least once a month

I've pinched coolant o rings in the past though that was trying to reuse old ones, the new one slid on nicely I remember. Lubed up the o rings and everything. It's a fairly loose fit overall though thats what stumps me. Hard to explain without pictures on hand

Does the old hose fit snug on the reservoir?
It’s not a bad idea to replace the reservoir if it’s old. Just never seen a plastic fitting leak, always been the o rings.

Old hose is long gone unfortunately. It was a bit crusty when I removed it though. I'll make a vid tonight if I can remember

unixnerd · 04-02-2021, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsjames

it's really starting to get out of hand here.

Been meaning to do that actually.

JonOhh · 04-02-2021, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2one3E90

So in other words. The stock DmF and clutch can take track duty very well?

Ehh, I'm not really sure how it holds up in the long term. The non wear items don't care at all- these cars have extremely stout powertrains.

JonOhh · 04-02-2021, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuron

Ooh I will have to try this. My DMF sounds kinda bad while idling at a stoplight haha.

BTW, for your coding, are you using the INPA + the regular tools (like from Bimmergeeks) or are you using the new-age stuff from here: https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1681573 ? I'd like to start coding again and I'm trying to see if it's worth trying the "new" software.

For actual coding I use NCS. For increasing the idle, it's much simpler- just a few keystrokes in INPA under functions. You must press store permanently so it does not reset upon the next engine start.

Mosaud1998 · 04-02-2021, 08:24 PM

Anyone ever shut their music off so they can hear how smooth the incline 6 is?

Man, on my way back from work today I didn't feel like listening to music so I just listened to the N52 and that thing is damn near quiet.

Wolf 335 · 04-02-2021, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosaud1998

Anyone ever shut their music off so they can hear how smooth the incline 6 is?

Man, on my way back from work today I didn't feel like listening to music so I just listened to the N52 and that thing is damn near quiet.

Nope, because that usually reveals a new noise i never noticed before.

JonOhh · 04-02-2021, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosaud1998

Anyone ever shut their music off so they can hear how smooth the incline 6 is?

Man, on my way back from work today I didn't feel like listening to music so I just listened to the N52 and that thing is damn near quiet.

Occasionally but with the airbox lid off I find it's often not necessary to turn it off

Gregrobin · 04-02-2021, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolf 335

Nope, because that usually reveals a new noise i never noticed before.

All the time, and I put the windows down and crank up the heat.

Gregrobin · 04-02-2021, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonOhh

Occasionally but with the airbox lid off I find it's often not necessary to turn it off

Both front control arm bushings were leaking fluid, had them replaced today as well as an alignment. Shop also found and fixed a boost leak for free. Running like a champ now.

nsjames · 04-02-2021, 09:43 PM

sent my bushing sleeve clampy thing to an imaginary internet friend for him to use.
He made new adapters so now it works for all the bushings on the car and not just the fronts.

imaginary friends are cool.

Fritzer · 04-02-2021, 10:02 PM

2 years since a lady backed into my car with no insurance, valid rego, valid driver's license. Bumper got chipped, scuffed, and broken locking tabs. First year I was too busy to get it fixed. When COVID hit I had some time, but the supply lines were too screwed up to get parts and bumpers specifically so I had to wait longer. Thanks for not replacing with OEM, gecko man.

Eventually found the right M-Sport bumper I needed the other day, and as of today it is now at the shop getting prepped and painted. Soon I won't be embarrassed by my fok'd up front bumper, I'm so excited.

nuron · 04-03-2021, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonOhh

For actual coding I use NCS. For increasing the idle, it's much simpler- just a few keystrokes in INPA under functions. You must press store permanently so it does not reset upon the next engine start.

Just got everything up and running yesterday from Bimmergeeks and increased the idle by 100rpm in INPA. Love it haha. The car idles so much better when the engine is hot.

S65Hunter · 04-03-2021, 09:14 AM

For those of you with roundel werk headers, do you remember how long it took to receive them after purchase? It's been 3 weeks and I have yet to see them. They make you use some app called Shop for tracking, but there's no actual tracking or number. It has just said "shipped" for like 2 weeks. I emailed them and they said they will send a tracking number...but they never did.

Skoidat69 · 04-03-2021, 10:46 AM

Turkey baster PS fluid exchange.. super exciting

RealJ22 · 04-03-2021, 11:42 AM

Split my M3 roof

tcphoto · 04-03-2021, 12:34 PM

I think that's called a auto lobotomy...carbon fiber transplant?

feuer · 04-03-2021, 02:15 PM

Friend gifted this to me and has been sitting for about 1 year. I was advised to read the instructions. I never do and I didn’t. Hopefully it works.

feuer · 04-03-2021, 02:21 PM

Done. Isn’t really much shinier but as long as is easier to wash it I will be satisfied.

Serf27 · 04-03-2021, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlpineE93

For those of you with roundel werk headers, do you remember how long it took to receive them after purchase? It's been 3 weeks and I have yet to see them. They make you use some app called Shop for tracking, but there's no actual tracking or number. It has just said "shipped" for like 2 weeks. I emailed them and they said they will send a tracking number...but they never did.

Email them again.
I’ve used shop for tracking. Seems like it’s a third party tracking carrier.
Once tracking is updated to the original carrier, it takes a while for shop to get the info.

michaelalex17 · 04-03-2021, 05:28 PM

Blower motor was making noise so took it apart and lubricated it. Noise is now gone.

unixnerd · 04-03-2021, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michaelalex17

Blower motor was making noise so took it apart and lubricated it. Noise is now gone.

Mine sometimes does that when it's cold. Big job?

04-02-2021, 06:12 PM	#16303
Soden82 Major 503 Rep 1,247 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Coolant flange started to leak today and lost half my coolant on the floor in my garage. Good thing I have a spare aluminum one. Ordering a belt kit too since I took the fan out trying to track the leak down. __________________ 2009 BMW 335i 6MT big single (eventually) For now... MHD tuned VRSF Race IC DCI ATM exhaust
	Appreciate 1 Buug95925216.00 Quote

04-02-2021, 08:24 PM	#16308
Mosaud1998 Colonel 4340 Rep 2,827 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW 540 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Suburb of Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW 540 [0.00]	Anyone ever shut their music off so they can hear how smooth the incline 6 is? Man, on my way back from work today I didn't feel like listening to music so I just listened to the N52 and that thing is damn near quiet.
	Appreciate 1 Buug95925216.00 Quote

04-02-2021, 09:43 PM	#16313
nsjames Brigadier General 2466 Rep 4,328 Posts Drives: 08 328xi Touring Join Date: May 2017 Location: ohio iTrader: (0)	sent my bushing sleeve clampy thing to an imaginary internet friend for him to use. He made new adapters so now it works for all the bushings on the car and not just the fronts. imaginary friends are cool. Attached Images
	Appreciate 4 3PedalJake3499.50 nuron82.00 feuer4306.50 Buug95925216.00 Quote

04-02-2021, 10:02 PM	#16314
Fritzer No one sleep in Tokyo 960 Rep 1,506 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 328i//1995 E34 530i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: San Diego, California -> Austin, Texas iTrader: (3)	2 years since a lady backed into my car with no insurance, valid rego, valid driver's license. Bumper got chipped, scuffed, and broken locking tabs. First year I was too busy to get it fixed. When COVID hit I had some time, but the supply lines were too screwed up to get parts and bumpers specifically so I had to wait longer. Thanks for not replacing with OEM, gecko man. Eventually found the right M-Sport bumper I needed the other day, and as of today it is now at the shop getting prepped and painted. Soon I won't be embarrassed by my fok'd up front bumper, I'm so excited. __________________ 2011 E90 328i, 1995 E34 530i, 1992 E32 740i, 1991 E34 525i
	Appreciate 1 Buug95925216.00 Quote

04-03-2021, 09:14 AM	#16316
S65Hunter Major 1253 Rep 1,537 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Dallas TX iTrader: (1) Garage List [0.00]	For those of you with roundel werk headers, do you remember how long it took to receive them after purchase? It's been 3 weeks and I have yet to see them. They make you use some app called Shop for tracking, but there's no actual tracking or number. It has just said "shipped" for like 2 weeks. I emailed them and they said they will send a tracking number...but they never did.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-03-2021, 10:46 AM	#16317
Skoidat69 Secret Squirrel 288 Rep 393 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328ix E91 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: StL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 328XI [0.00]	Turkey baster PS fluid exchange.. super exciting __________________ No good sea story starts with Cookies and Milk
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-03-2021, 11:42 AM	#16318
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]	Split my M3 roof __________________ Long Beach Blue E92 with Carbon Fiber Roof Build Thread
	Appreciate 1 colorado.e9x3784.00 Quote

04-03-2021, 12:34 PM	#16319
tcphoto Brigadier General 4443 Rep 3,322 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	I think that's called a auto lobotomy...carbon fiber transplant? __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-03-2021, 02:15 PM	#16320
feuer Major General 4307 Rep 9,230 Posts Drives: wife crazy! Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (5)	Friend gifted this to me and has been sitting for about 1 year. I was advised to read the instructions. I never do and I didn’t. Hopefully it works. Attached Images
	Appreciate 1 colorado.e9x3784.00 Quote

04-03-2021, 02:21 PM	#16321
feuer Major General 4307 Rep 9,230 Posts Drives: wife crazy! Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (5)	Done. Isn’t really much shinier but as long as is easier to wash it I will be satisfied. Attached Images
	Appreciate 4 Buug95925216.00 E92inNC1906.00 colorado.e9x3784.00 Seattlesquash1000.00 Quote

04-03-2021, 05:28 PM	#16323
michaelalex17 Brigadier General 632 Rep 3,400 Posts Drives: Manual Wagon Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: CT iTrader: (4)	Blower motor was making noise so took it apart and lubricated it. Noise is now gone. Attached Images __________________
	Appreciate 5 feuer4306.50 3PedalJake3499.50 335IE90307.00 Buug95925216.00 Dapper9357.00 Quote