What did you do to your car today?

tcphoto · 06-06-2021, 07:10 PM

I bought Meguiar's 105 and spent about four hours on the hood, first with an orange pad which got me nowhere then a yellow which made little difference. I followed it up with Griot's Polish and then wax. The microfiber pads should be here in a few days and I'll give it another try. Thanks for all the recommendations, I feel as though I'll get the car sorted out soon.

dannyph0to · 06-06-2021, 07:15 PM

Replaced my plugs and coils. But it's still idling like ass and misfiring. Also still making a god awful grinding noise so.. looks like this project car has my work cut out for me.

fuck it.. LS Swap time lmao jk

feuer · 06-06-2021, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 335IE90

Failed suspension replacement

The white lines have a built in ball joint which is a no go so frustrated with the white line stuff. There website states the stuff I ordered is for my vehicle but clearly not !!!!!!

That is for RWD. Not fun! Luckily for me I had tons of it. Tires weren’t happy!

335IE90 · 06-06-2021, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by feuer

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Originally Posted by 335IE90

Failed suspension replacement

The white lines have a built in ball joint which is a no go so frustrated with the white line stuff. There website states the stuff I ordered is for my vehicle but clearly not !!!!!!

That is for RWD. Not fun! Luckily for me I had tons of it. Tires weren’t happy!

Yea I figured that after the fact does anyone know who's makes front arms for the x drive

chris_flies · 06-06-2021, 10:24 PM

Been here in the 1'er boards for a while, but sold my 128i and picked up this 328i wagon two weeks ago. 2012, automatic (ewww, I know, but, I'm swapping that trash out in a couple weeks), only 59,000 miles on it and clean as a whistle. Basically fully loaded, only missing radar cruise control. Absolutely love it, but definitely needs a third pedal to make it completely perfect.

Bought in California, drove home to Virginia, and then the weekend after buying, took it out to Mid-Ohio for a fun Memorial Day weekend. Over 4,000 miles in a week!

Echooz · 06-06-2021, 10:56 PM

Started working on some new retrofits for my daily
Already have rear pdc ordered the harness for the front waiting on it to come in
Also have some comfort access items from a previous donor and looking into retrofitting comfort access on my 07 335i e92 too ,
Would anybody be kind as to help me pm this forum member
dumitru.o
If there is a way i can reach him in another way , paypal, etc....
For a quote on a comfort access kit ( or mainly the harness )
Any help is highly appreciated.
Reason why i cannot pm is because im new to the forum

feuer · 06-06-2021, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 335IE90

Yea I figured that after the fact does anyone know who's makes front arms for the x drive

https://www.harrisonmotorsports.com/...rust-arms.html

colorado.e9x · 06-06-2021, 11:17 PM

You can also modify M3 tension strut bushings to fit xi tension struts. The cost of a set of used arms and new bushings was equivalent to a new set of arms with stock bushings in my application. If youd like to give it a try I can give you my old arms to mess around with 335IE90

colorado.e9x · 06-06-2021, 11:52 PM

The weirdest thing just happened to me..
Was accelerating through a corner when my headlights started flickering, my radio went off, and my 4x4 & brake light came on (again). Any clues? Cant pull codes rn

POBEP · 06-07-2021, 01:54 AM

E90 got new fuel filter and trunk struts

F13.KENN · 06-07-2021, 02:29 AM

Believe my auto trans is on its way out. Flashed v5 2+ e40 today and the car is slipping in 5th gear and didnt want to go into 6th sometimes on the highway. Also didnt like going into 4th sometimes too.

New trans fluid as of 4.5k miles ago and did a complete seal, solenoid, etc... service about 37k miles ago.

SCS55 · 06-07-2021, 09:09 AM

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Second radiator install in less 10,000 miles.
9/2020 replaced original radiator at 107,903 with Mahle $156.00 FCP…
5/2021 at 116,800 detected continuous leak at the drivers side lower portion somewhere where the plastic end meets the aluminum core.
Installed Nissen radiator $107.00 FCP and no leaks yet.
Note: the Nissen unit was packed better in its own supported carry box within FCP's box,
For an Automatic Transmission, the Drivers side plug came installed with the correct long plug, but the passenger side had the small plug installed and my fluid leaked out during filling. I swapped it for the long plug (included in a package with the new radiator) and it filled up without leaking.

That was my exact experience with Behr. Same mileage, failure point, etc. Which is why I opted for a CSF Race Rad. Never again will I have those issues and if I do it can just be rewelded

I'm ordering the CSF for my wife's 335i. Can't wait!

SCS55 · 06-07-2021, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SCHWARZ_E92

Believe my auto trans is on its way out. Flashed v5 2+ e40 today and the car is slipping in 5th gear and didnt want to go into 6th sometimes on the highway. Also didnt like going into 4th sometimes too.

New trans fluid as of 4.5k miles ago and did a complete seal, solenoid, etc... service about 37k miles ago.

Hmm? What was the mileage on the transmission when you did the service (37.k ago).

nsjames · 06-07-2021, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by chris_flies

Been here in the 1'er boards for a while, but sold my 128i and picked up this 328i wagon two weeks ago. 2012, automatic (ewww, I know, but, I'm swapping that trash out in a couple weeks), only 59,000 miles on it and clean as a whistle. Basically fully loaded, only missing radar cruise control. Absolutely love it, but definitely needs a third pedal to make it completely perfect.

Bought in California, drove home to Virginia, and then the weekend after buying, took it out to Mid-Ohio for a fun Memorial Day weekend. Over 4,000 miles in a week!

mid ohio is 20 minutes from me and I've never done a track day in my pile.

I need to rectify that.

2one3E90 · 06-07-2021, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by chris_flies

Been here in the 1'er boards for a while, but sold my 128i and picked up this 328i wagon two weeks ago. 2012, automatic (ewww, I know, but, I'm swapping that trash out in a couple weeks), only 59,000 miles on it and clean as a whistle. Basically fully loaded, only missing radar cruise control. Absolutely love it, but definitely needs a third pedal to make it completely perfect.

Bought in California, drove home to Virginia, and then the weekend after buying, took it out to Mid-Ohio for a fun Memorial Day weekend. Over 4,000 miles in a week!

Before u swap it. Keep tracking it with the auto for fun

chris_flies · 06-07-2021, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by nsjames

mid ohio is 20 minutes from me and I've never done a track day in my pile.

I need to rectify that.

Yes you do! Mid-Ohio is an awesome track, beautiful area, too.

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Originally Posted by 2one3E90

Before u swap it. Keep tracking it with the auto for fun

There's very little fun to be had with it

I had it all at Mid-Ohio that weekend. I will admit though, being able to focus down onto braking and turning offered a nice new perspective...

nsjames · 06-07-2021, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by chris_flies

Yes you do! Mid-Ohio is an awesome track, beautiful area, too.
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don't tell anyone.

everyone thinks ohio is terrible and I'm 100% fine with that.

E92_William · 06-07-2021, 10:57 AM

Replaced transmission fluid/filter and transfer case fluid and lost 5 years worth of brain life.

Transmission fill plug was stripped and over torqued so I had to chisel it out for ages to this point it came out.

Transfer case bolts were both stupid difficult to access due to the fact the xdrive system in this chassis is 110% an afterthought so no regards were made to servicing and makes every job harder in whatever area an xi component is. Had to remove a 14mm hex and use a crowfoot to get stuff out.

Transfer case had close to no fluid inside so that's great. Then struggled for ages to get the bracket and 18mm in place. Fun weekend.

F13.KENN · 06-07-2021, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SCS55

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Originally Posted by SCHWARZ_E92

Believe my auto trans is on its way out. Flashed v5 2+ e40 today and the car is slipping in 5th gear and didnt want to go into 6th sometimes on the highway. Also didnt like going into 4th sometimes too.

New trans fluid as of 4.5k miles ago and did a complete seal, solenoid, etc... service about 37k miles ago.

Hmm? What was the mileage on the transmission when you did the service (37.k ago).

About 160k miles. Just hit 198k miles this morning

Gregrobin · 06-07-2021, 10:59 AM

Did some reading on how to do MHD pulls/logs and gave it a try yesterday. Not sure I know what I am doing, but on the live boost monitor I saw 18.7, in the log I saw upper 14s. Oil temp never got higher than 235. IAT was around 115.

MHD Stage 1+, is this normal, low, high?

335IE90 · 06-07-2021, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

You can also modify M3 tension strut bushings to fit xi tension struts. The cost of a set of used arms and new bushings was equivalent to a new set of arms with stock bushings in my application. If youd like to give it a try I can give you my old arms to mess around with 335IE90

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Originally Posted by feuer

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Originally Posted by 335IE90

Yea I figured that after the fact does anyone know who's makes front arms for the x drive

https://www.harrisonmotorsports.com/...rust-arms.html

Thank you feuer and thanks for the offer I think I might just order a set of lemforder front end from fcp and rebuild my current arms

ryan stewart · 06-07-2021, 11:53 AM

Cut a check for a $980 windshield replacement (OEM). No new toys for a bit.

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tcphoto Brigadier General 4443 Rep 3,322 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	I bought Meguiar's 105 and spent about four hours on the hood, first with an orange pad which got me nowhere then a yellow which made little difference. I followed it up with Griot's Polish and then wax. The microfiber pads should be here in a few days and I'll give it another try. Thanks for all the recommendations, I feel as though I'll get the car sorted out soon. __________________
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dannyph0to New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: E38 740i Sport, E90 330i Sport Join Date: May 2021 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Replaced my plugs and coils. But it's still idling like ass and misfiring. Also still making a god awful grinding noise so.. looks like this project car has my work cut out for me. fuck it.. LS Swap time lmao jk
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06-06-2021, 10:24 PM	#17561
chris_flies Sideways and Smiling 3042 Rep 2,860 Posts Drives: In Exuberance Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Rosamond, CA USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW E91 328i [0.00]	Been here in the 1'er boards for a while, but sold my 128i and picked up this 328i wagon two weeks ago. 2012, automatic (ewww, I know, but, I'm swapping that trash out in a couple weeks), only 59,000 miles on it and clean as a whistle. Basically fully loaded, only missing radar cruise control. Absolutely love it, but definitely needs a third pedal to make it completely perfect. Bought in California, drove home to Virginia, and then the weekend after buying, took it out to Mid-Ohio for a fun Memorial Day weekend. Over 4,000 miles in a week! Attached Images __________________ 2012 BMW 328i 6-Speed Wagon \| Deep Sea Blue with Grey Dakota Leather \| Manual Swap, 330i Intake + Tune, 3.15 Helical LSD, Öhlins R&T (SOLD) 2009 BMW 128i 6-Speed Coupé \| Monaco Blue with Black Sensatec \| chris_flies' 128i thread
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Echooz New Member 0 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2007 bmw 335i Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Started working on some new retrofits for my daily Already have rear pdc ordered the harness for the front waiting on it to come in Also have some comfort access items from a previous donor and looking into retrofitting comfort access on my 07 335i e92 too , Would anybody be kind as to help me pm this forum member dumitru.o If there is a way i can reach him in another way , paypal, etc.... For a quote on a comfort access kit ( or mainly the harness ) Any help is highly appreciated. Reason why i cannot pm is because im new to the forum
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colorado.e9x eBay Special 3784 Rep 3,218 Posts Drives: E90 330xi, E90 328xi Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Western Slope, Colorado iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 330xi [10.00] 2007 BMW 328xi [8.33]	You can also modify M3 tension strut bushings to fit xi tension struts. The cost of a set of used arms and new bushings was equivalent to a new set of arms with stock bushings in my application. If youd like to give it a try I can give you my old arms to mess around with 335IE90 __________________ Common sense is a flower that does not bloom in everyone's garden
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colorado.e9x eBay Special 3784 Rep 3,218 Posts Drives: E90 330xi, E90 328xi Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Western Slope, Colorado iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 330xi [10.00] 2007 BMW 328xi [8.33]	The weirdest thing just happened to me.. Was accelerating through a corner when my headlights started flickering, my radio went off, and my 4x4 & brake light came on (again). Any clues? Cant pull codes rn __________________ Common sense is a flower that does not bloom in everyone's garden
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POBEP Captain 471 Rep 645 Posts Drives: E70 E90 E91 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Christmas Valley, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E91 328ix [0.00] 2011 E90 335d [9.50] 2013 E70 xDrive35d [6.17] 2009 E91 328i [9.50] 2016 F25 xDrive28d [0.00]	E90 got new fuel filter and trunk struts Attached Images
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F13.KENN Lieutenant 614 Rep 484 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Atlanta, Georgia iTrader: (0)	Believe my auto trans is on its way out. Flashed v5 2+ e40 today and the car is slipping in 5th gear and didnt want to go into 6th sometimes on the highway. Also didnt like going into 4th sometimes too. New trans fluid as of 4.5k miles ago and did a complete seal, solenoid, etc... service about 37k miles ago. __________________ Speedtech Top Mount 6766 2009 335i VF Supercharged 2003 540i msport https://www.instagram.com/schwarz.e92/
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E92_William Captain 1470 Rep 900 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 328xi Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Replaced transmission fluid/filter and transfer case fluid and lost 5 years worth of brain life. Transmission fill plug was stripped and over torqued so I had to chisel it out for ages to this point it came out. Transfer case bolts were both stupid difficult to access due to the fact the xdrive system in this chassis is 110% an afterthought so no regards were made to servicing and makes every job harder in whatever area an xi component is. Had to remove a 14mm hex and use a crowfoot to get stuff out. Transfer case had close to no fluid inside so that's great. Then struggled for ages to get the bracket and 18mm in place. Fun weekend. Attached Images __________________ Airplane Mechanic BMW Masochist
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Gregrobin Captain 592 Rep 603 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 335i Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Vir ginny ya iTrader: (0)	Did some reading on how to do MHD pulls/logs and gave it a try yesterday. Not sure I know what I am doing, but on the live boost monitor I saw 18.7, in the log I saw upper 14s. Oil temp never got higher than 235. IAT was around 115. MHD Stage 1+, is this normal, low, high? __________________ VRSF Performance Intake Kit / XS Power Charge Pipe V2 / ARM 5" Intercooler FMIC / MHD Stage 2 V10 / FTP N54 PCV Valve / VRSF 3" Catless Downpipes / xHP Stage 1
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06-07-2021, 11:53 AM	#17578
ryan stewart Major 2255 Rep 1,364 Posts Drives: 2008 328it Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Cut a check for a $980 windshield replacement (OEM). No new toys for a bit.
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