What did you do to your car today?

NEFARIOUS · 03-12-2015, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dave4

Same thing happened to me. I have no idea how but i had a half scissors stuck into the rear passenger splash guard. I kept hearing a dragging noise when taking sharp left turns and going over speed bumps. Despite of driving 75mph for 40 miles it never came loose. I got lucky it didn't stick into the tire instead.

Holy crap, good thing that didn't pierce your tires either.

Cushen · 03-13-2015, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeyNYC

Not when kidding when I say that I had the exact same whine. BMW looked over my car for DAYS and could not replicate the noise. While it was at the shop they changed my Oil because it was coming due. Apparently the noise was caused by a bent up oil filter. The noise is pretty much gone now and the only noise i'm really hearing atm is a vacuumy noise but i'm thinking it is just the tensioner/belt. Like the other member earlier, I was 100% sure it was coming from the oil filter housing. Worth a check.

That's.... that's exactly what it was. Thank you pal.

My oil filter had taken the shape of an hourglass. Glad I was able to get that one sorted out.

EzequielR · 03-15-2015, 09:49 PM

Wrapped my interior trim in gloss metallic black, I think it looks great with my saddle brown!

Sorry about the CRAPPY iPhone pics, it was dark out when I finished... Need to invest in a good camera and a new phone lol.

P.S. Ignore the plate on the floor... they are coming off the car very soon! BMWCCA plates with "BROK3" going on.

m3whip · 03-15-2015, 09:53 PM

Washed the kid!

Bizarro · 03-15-2015, 11:08 PM

I'm new to this forum...Picked mine up Friday and just drove it yesterday and today...

It's my second BMW. 2011 335i xDrive Alpine white with saddle interior, an exact twin of my 2002 E46

gilly22 · 03-16-2015, 12:46 AM

New shoes...now need a drop

justanotherdude · 03-16-2015, 03:24 PM

Gave her a wash.

And found a sh*t ton of blemishes that weren't there before. Black scuffs all along the left rear quarterpanel, some kind of markings on the trunk. Might try to get them off when it's warmer, otherwise it's gonna need a paint. -__-

K19BMW · 03-16-2015, 04:00 PM

Took my car in to have my wheels fixed and powedercoated. Damn potholes completely destroyed one of the wheels and 2 brand new tires last week

Greyfox · 03-16-2015, 05:27 PM

Replaced the OFHG yesterday.

Tsujen · 03-16-2015, 07:50 PM

Installed JB4 and DCI

!!! Next weekend will be chargepipe (if it's here in time)

chadrandom · 03-16-2015, 07:57 PM

Installed a custom saddle brown steering wheel and trim which have been in the works for months.

DRock3d · 03-16-2015, 09:31 PM

I hate to say it but.....that looks dumb

LightningTuned · 03-16-2015, 09:32 PM

Blew bank 1 on the way to work 30ba. Dme mosfet replacement here I come.

SAADTHESAV · 03-16-2015, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by chadrandom

Installed a custom saddle brown steering wheel and trim which have been in the works for months.

oh my gosh that looks so sexy!

chadrandom · 03-16-2015, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SAADTHESAV

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Originally Posted by chadrandom

Installed a custom saddle brown steering wheel and trim which have been in the works for months.

oh my gosh that looks so sexy!

Thanks Saadthesav. I love the wheel, but not sure about the trim yet. Might be a little much in combination with the wheel. Eventually I plan to wrap all the rubbery faux-leather parts (airbag, dash, door panels, etc.) with Alcantara. At that point I may opt to go with the OEM Alcantara trim. In the meantime, if I determine that I don't like the saddle trim I may give the X1 trim a try. But I haven't determined that quite yet.

NEFARIOUS · 03-17-2015, 12:00 AM

Well, if some of you read up about my past year's trials and tribulations, you know how I got screwed by 2 jobs in a row and being unemployed for a few months... It may be small, but today is the first time I've added a full tank of gas since July 2014 now that I have steady, decent income.

YouAreMyWorld · 03-17-2015, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by NEFARIOUS

Well, if some of you read up about my past year's trials and tribulations, you know how I got screwed by 2 jobs in a row and being unemployed for a few months... It may be small, but today is the first time I've added a full tank of gas since July 2014 now that I have steady, decent income.

Steady but surely are you building upon the road to recovery & more!

I hope everything continues to work out in your favor for you and your family.

Dowdogg · 03-17-2015, 10:05 AM

Painted a few pieces on the e90!

You know what they say, black and grey saves the day! (they don't actually say that)

b_moneyy · 03-17-2015, 08:25 PM

Over the last week, got my KW SC's, VRSF wheel spacers, VRSF charge pipe, JB4, BMS DCI, BMW genuine strut bar, ECS trailing arms, and front M3 control arms and wishbone links installed! Also went ahead and got a walnut blasting, changed all the plugs, a faulty coil, a dying tpms sensor, the cabin filter and also flushed my brake fluid. She deserved it all!

steamboat · 03-17-2015, 10:02 PM

Replaced valve cover gasket
Replaced thermostat
Replaced water pump
Replaced water pump hose
Replaced OFHG's
Replaced idler pulley
Cleaned intakes
Cleaned injectors
Cleaned vanos solenoids
Changed oil
Changed coolant
Re-routed meth line
Built custom Walbro lpfp

Okay, it took a week, but I finished today

Big things in store in the coming weeks

Davey303 · 03-17-2015, 11:48 PM

A few things this week, actually!

Got my garage floor scheduled. Having it finished and sealed, just so happens they have a white/black/blue chip (very similar to car color).

Got my buddies to agree to help me to finish the garage next month; insulating, dry wall, slatwall/board/whatever, hanging new lights, HVAC and a few more plugs.

Started my hunt for a secondary vehicle to allow her to sit in her new garage, all manicured and such, to be taken out on date night and when clients are in town.

All in all a good few days!

Crimson335iVert · 03-18-2015, 09:01 AM

did nothing but wash it and wife drove it to work...........

03-15-2015, 09:53 PM	#1896
m3whip Major 353 Rep 1,455 Posts Drives: E92 M3 \| E90 330i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (16) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [10.00] 2006 BMW 330i [9.00]	Washed the kid! __________________ RAE30 BUILD THREAD: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=895608 ///M3Whip: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1229296 Instagram: @m3whip
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03-15-2015, 11:08 PM	#1897
Bizarro Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2011 335i xdrive Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i xDrive [0.00]	I'm new to this forum...Picked mine up Friday and just drove it yesterday and today... It's my second BMW. 2011 335i xDrive Alpine white with saddle interior, an exact twin of my 2002 E46 Attached Images Last edited by Bizarro; 03-15-2015 at 11:16 PM..
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03-16-2015, 12:46 AM	#1898
gilly22 503 11 Rep 159 Posts Drives: see sig Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: ORYGUN iTrader: (0)	New shoes...now need a drop Attached Images __________________ 2011 e90 328i M-Sport 6MT xDrive AW / BLK ///M3 at PIR
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03-16-2015, 03:24 PM	#1899
justanotherdude Lieutenant 138 Rep 580 Posts Drives: 2010 AW 328 [Sold] Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Jersey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW 328i [0.00]	Gave her a wash. And found a sh*t ton of blemishes that weren't there before. Black scuffs all along the left rear quarterpanel, some kind of markings on the trunk. Might try to get them off when it's warmer, otherwise it's gonna need a paint. -__-
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03-16-2015, 04:00 PM	#1900
K19BMW Lieutenant 111 Rep 441 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi sedan Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 335xi sedan [0.00]	Took my car in to have my wheels fixed and powedercoated. Damn potholes completely destroyed one of the wheels and 2 brand new tires last week __________________ 2008 335xi Sedan in Monaco Blue/Beige Dakota Leather/Cold Weather/Premium Package/ Navigation/ Logic7 Alpina B3 Flash, JB4 G5, BMS DCI, BMS OCC, VRSF DP, VRSF 7" FMIC, 30% tint, matte black kidney grills, paint matched e90 spoiler, paint matched front splitter, black finishing rods, BMW OEM Blacklines, Cyba air scoops, powder coated matte black wheels, Koni + Eibachs, more to come.
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03-16-2015, 05:27 PM	#1901
Greyfox Colonel 1222 Rep 2,839 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi E91 - 330k+ (miles) Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	Replaced the OFHG yesterday.
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03-16-2015, 07:50 PM	#1902
Tsujen First Lieutenant 87 Rep 319 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	Installed JB4 and DCI !!! Next weekend will be chargepipe (if it's here in time)
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03-16-2015, 07:57 PM	#1903
chadrandom Lieutenant 41 Rep 512 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Seatte, WA iTrader: (6)	Installed a custom saddle brown steering wheel and trim which have been in the works for months. Attached Images
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03-16-2015, 09:31 PM	#1904
DRock3d Kraut Driver 59 Rep 624 Posts Drives: 2014 650i GC/2011 335is DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Columbus, Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 650i Gran Coupe [0.00] 2011 335is [1.00] 2007 328i [2.00]	I hate to say it but.....that looks dumb
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03-16-2015, 09:32 PM	#1905
LightningTuned Private 13 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 07 335i E90 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Va Beach iTrader: (0)	Blew bank 1 on the way to work 30ba. Dme mosfet replacement here I come.
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03-17-2015, 10:05 AM	#1910
Dowdogg Private First Class 37 Rep 110 Posts Drives: LCI 335i E90 Space Gray Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Irvine, CA/Long Beach, CA iTrader: (1)	Painted a few pieces on the e90! You know what they say, black and grey saves the day! (they don't actually say that)
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03-17-2015, 08:25 PM	#1911
b_moneyy The Infamous 5 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 22%C2%92%E2%80%99 BMW M240i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335is [10.00]	Was busy this week! Over the last week, got my KW SC's, VRSF wheel spacers, VRSF charge pipe, JB4, BMS DCI, BMW genuine strut bar, ECS trailing arms, and front M3 control arms and wishbone links installed! Also went ahead and got a walnut blasting, changed all the plugs, a faulty coil, a dying tpms sensor, the cabin filter and also flushed my brake fluid. She deserved it all! Attached Images __________________ 11’ BMW 335is [SOLD] 22’ BMW M240i
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03-17-2015, 10:02 PM	#1912
steamboat Private 16 Rep 87 Posts Drives: E90 335i, e39 540it Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: South Florida iTrader: (5)	Replaced valve cover gasket Replaced thermostat Replaced water pump Replaced water pump hose Replaced OFHG's Replaced idler pulley Cleaned intakes Cleaned injectors Cleaned vanos solenoids Changed oil Changed coolant Re-routed meth line Built custom Walbro lpfp Okay, it took a week, but I finished today Big things in store in the coming weeks
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03-17-2015, 11:48 PM	#1913
Davey303 Private 2 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2012 335xi M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	A few things this week, actually! Got my garage floor scheduled. Having it finished and sealed, just so happens they have a white/black/blue chip (very similar to car color). Got my buddies to agree to help me to finish the garage next month; insulating, dry wall, slatwall/board/whatever, hanging new lights, HVAC and a few more plugs. Started my hunt for a secondary vehicle to allow her to sit in her new garage, all manicured and such, to be taken out on date night and when clients are in town. All in all a good few days!
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03-18-2015, 09:01 AM	#1914
Crimson335iVert Private 3 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2008 Crimson Red 335i Vert Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Mid Left Coast iTrader: (0)	did nothing but wash it and wife drove it to work........... __________________ 2014 Ram 1500 Eco Diesel 2008 Crimson Red 335i Vert - bone stock 2005 HD Night Train
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