[mapleleaf1773]

Sounds like a winner man

Glad it all worked out for you. I bet the suspension makes a HUGE difference too

[nsjames]

Originally Posted by mapleleaf1773

Your suggesting 3/4 hose and clamp both sides?

If it breaks?

if you cut the corrugated free from the quick connects you'll find the quick connects have barbed fittings underneath.
3/4 hydraulic hose slips over them perfectly.

and it will last the life of the car and you can pull the intake off whenever you want without fear.

I discovered this as an act of desperation, but now I like just having a rubber hose.

[2one3E90]

Originally Posted by k9leader

[size="3"]installed a new e-brake handle grip - carbon fiber:[/size]

where and how much

[3PedalJake]

Originally Posted by mapleleaf1773

Sounds like a winner man

Glad it all worked out for you. I bet the suspension makes a HUGE difference too

At 186k I think it's probably better than the day it rolled off the line.

[ky0u]

Getting the car ready for a mini road trip next week. Went on a short drive, some random in a Camry yelled "30FF" at me at a red light. Absolute legend

[mapleleaf1773]

Originally Posted by 3PedalJake

At 186k I think it's probably better than the day it rolled off the line.

Wow, looks amazing. Super clean. I could imagine how she handles.

[mapleleaf1773]

Originally Posted by nsjames

if you cut the corrugated free from the quick connects you'll find the quick connects have barbed fittings underneath.
3/4 hydraulic hose slips over them perfectly.

and it will last the life of the car and you can pull the intake off whenever you want without fear.

I discovered this as an act of desperation, but now I like just having a rubber hose.

Good to know just in case, appreciate the information. You have any pictures showing this?

[K9Leader]

Originally Posted by 2one3E90

where and how much

Amazon - $39.70. It was a birthday gift. An online search brings up this one and several others, but all more expensive. Would have to have them in hand to tell if there are any quality differences. But, for under $40, this one is pretty nice.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HC7SD26...v_ov_lig_dp_it

[nsjames]

Originally Posted by mapleleaf1773

Good to know just in case, appreciate the information. You have any pictures showing this?

It's all detailed in one of the 3 stage manifold threads in the NA subforum.
There's one that shows all the PCV hose differences.

[E92_William]

That hydraulic hose trick is very good, I try to stay with the oem hoses in my car if I can but if I had a car which had that hose that drains the oil back to the pan from the pcv system after hearing how big of a pain in the ass it is, I would do it too.

It also works if you have an originally dual port plastic valve cover car with the integrated pcv system and want to run a single port 3 stage manifold which was never a stock combination, can just run a hose from the pcv heater to the cover very easy.

[colorado.e9x]

Thats what I did. Cut the heated hose that goes to the oil pan to reuse the oem connection, and put a 3/4 hose from it to the pcv and havent had any issues with it so far. Still hate the pcv system though

[Kuokonut]

Replaced my driver's door lock actuator, took about 3 hours.

As an aside, I'm moving into an apartment away from a house with a garage. I've done basically all maintenance, fluids and gaskets but haven't done the water pump/thermostat and I'm unsure if the PO (first owner, one owner car) ever did. When I flushed the coolant 2 years ago it was disgustingly brown and had lots of floaties in it. Should I change out the water pump/thermostat while I still have a garage or will it hold for the next two years that I plan on keeping the car? 84k miles on the clock

[Raised]

Wet sanded and cut the paint on the door handle, I just resprayed it, so the orange peel needed to go.

[Skoidat69]

Installed rear subframe inserts but failed at changing my throttle body from N52 to N54 due to my silicone intake boot being too short.. maybe 6 ply is too rigid for the application

[mapleleaf1773]

Completed the vcg job today. Yesterday I had frustration with that crankshaft ventilation hose. This morning I walk outside, 20 seconds it was off. Thanks everyone for their help on that.

I also replaced the eccentric shaft sensor due to both clips were broken on top and it looked like it needed replaced. It was still working correctly. God knows I don't want to do this job again for awhile so I replaced it just in case.

It took me longer than I thought it would. It rained so I had to tarp the car and wait it out.

And of course I dropped that e10 socket 3 times. I had to remove the front skid plate to get it but all in all I'm good to go.

I cleaned it up a little more than in the picture

[3PedalJake]

Originally Posted by mapleleaf1773

Wow, looks amazing. Super clean. I could imagine how she handles.

Thanks man but that one is actually the rusty daily driver, the 330i is the clean one with all the suspension upgrade goodies

[3PedalJake]

Originally Posted by mapleleaf1773

Completed the vcg job today. Yesterday I had frustration with that crankshaft ventilation hose. This morning I walk outside, 20 seconds it was off. Thanks everyone for their help on that.

I also replaced the eccentric shaft sensor due to both clips were broken on top and it looked like it needed replaced. It was still working correctly. God knows I don't want to do this job again for awhile so I replaced it just in case.

It took me longer than I thought it would. It rained so I had to tarp the car and wait it out.

And of course I dropped that e10 socket 3 times. I had to remove the front skid plate to get it but all in all I'm good to go.

I cleaned it up a little more than in the picture

Excellent good job bro

[mapleleaf1773]

Originally Posted by 3PedalJake

Thanks man but that one is actually the rusty daily driver, the 330i is the clean one with all the suspension upgrade goodies

WOW, thats a clean car. Super nice undercarriage. I'm sure you will be carving up the twisties sooner than later with that setup.

Again big shout out to you man, appreciate the advice.

Have a good Saturday night

[feuer]

Not sure how this happened? The coolant line broke. The one mounted on the subframe. This also cause all the ATF to gush out. Any ideas?

[Serf27]

Cleaned the interior with BMW approved Lexol leather cleaner and conditioner. Can’t wait to get in it tomorrow and smell the lexol.

[colorado.e9x]

Originally Posted by feuer

Not sure how this happened? The coolant line broke. The one mounted on the subframe. This also cause all the ATF to gush out. Any ideas?

I can't think of any reason a broken coolant line would make ATF gush out, that's so odd. Transmission cooler damaged maybe? Still doesn't quite explain why its literally everywhere

Edit: Am I the only one who doesn't like the smell of Lexol?

[Mosaud1998]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

I can't think of any reason a broken coolant line would make ATF gush out, that's so odd. Transmission cooler damaged maybe? Still doesn't quite explain why its literally everywhere

Edit: Am I the only one who doesn't like the smell of Lexol?

I like the scent of Chemical Guys leather cleaner and conditioner.

$19 for the whole kit.

I’m thinking about using Sonax leather foam. Heard good things about it