What did you do to your car today?

colorado.e9x · 03-23-2022, 08:41 PM

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Tow hook.. Disgusting. Do the bell plate mount. I have one only so I can tell the cops that it fell off in the carwash. Paint matched you can hardly tell the brackets there

Hwy now... I have a tow-hook front plate mount. I dig the look.

Cheers!

I said what I said

colorado.e9x circa July 2018

Clammy · 03-23-2022, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

I said what I said

colorado.e9x circa July 2018

I've never seen one mounted in that orientation. Looks different. I have mine oriented toward the outside of the front bumper.

I don't have a picture, oddly enough... I'll take one tomorrow.

Cheers!

Clammy · 03-23-2022, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

I said what I said

colorado.e9x circa July 2018

Man, I just noticed the reflections in the rear door make it look like it's caved in, which is what I thought was going on at first.

Cheers!

colorado.e9x · 03-23-2022, 09:49 PM

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I said what I said

colorado.e9x circa July 2018

Man, I just noticed the reflections in the rear door make it look like it's caved in, which is what I thought was going on at first.

Cheers!

Oh no, it was caved in. I got sideswiped and didnt want insurance going up... So I fixed it myself lol. If you zoom in, youll see spraypainted sheet metal that was bent to match the body line

It was covering the giant hole that had to be cut to get the door open

Actually this week, years later, I'm finally repairing the quarter panel

And I'm curious to see what yours looks like. Mine came with my car, probably some ebay garbage. The backing plate for the plate itself was always loose

Clammy · 03-24-2022, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

Oh no, it was caved in. I got sideswiped and didnt want insurance going up... So I fixed it myself lol. If you zoom in, youll see spraypainted sheet metal that was bent to match the body line

It was covering the giant hole that had to be cut to get the door open

Actually this week, years later, I'm finally repairing the quarter panel

And I'm curious to see what yours looks like. Mine came with my car, probably some ebay garbage. The backing plate for the plate itself was always loose

Holy smokes!!

I have a Rho-Plate. It's a great design, and hasn't loosened up at all since I installed it over 2 years ago. I had one on my old 328i, that got wrecked in 2019, and it was the same thing. Never budged even after years of being installed. The mounting is similar to the picture on this page, but my plate doesn't go past the inner edge of the bumper cover:

https://www.rho-plate.com/products/3...1-rho-plate-v2

Cheers!

Clammy · 03-24-2022, 12:54 AM

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Holy smokes!!

I have a Rho-Plate. It's a great design, and hasn't loosened up at all since I installed it over 2 years ago. I had one on my old 328i, that got wrecked in 2019, and it was the same thing. Never budged even after years of being installed. The mounting is similar to the picture on this page, but my plate doesn't go past the inner edge of the bumper cover:

https://www.rho-plate.com/products/3...1-rho-plate-v2

Cheers!

I found a picture of the Rho-Plate on my 328i, minus the license plate. It's exactly the same on my 330i, but I do have a front license plate mounted.

Cheers!

3PedalJake · 03-24-2022, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

Tow hook.. Disgusting. Do the bell plate mount. I have one only so I can tell the cops that it fell off in the carwash. Paint matched you can hardly tell the brackets there

That's what I have (tow hook), it's less disgusting than the hideous dealer center plastic thingie and screws through the bumper

. My (current) state is big on mandated compliance so leaving it off is an expensive option.

colorado.e9x · 03-24-2022, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

Tow hook.. Disgusting. Do the bell plate mount. I have one only so I can tell the cops that it fell off in the carwash. Paint matched you can hardly tell the brackets there

That's what I have (tow hook), it's less disgusting than the hideous dealer center plastic thingie and screws through the bumper

. My (current) state is big on mandated compliance so leaving it off is an expensive option.

What state are you in?

3PedalJake · 03-24-2022, 01:12 AM

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What state are you in?

The Peoples Republic of New Jersey.

Seattlesquash · 03-24-2022, 01:42 AM

Knock on wood but must be lucky in WA, never gets pulled in 12+ years… don't think it's a focus here.

Karlos20945 · 03-24-2022, 04:14 AM

At least you guys have the opportunity, if you live in the right state, to have no front plate. In the UK it's a £100 fine if you're stopped without a front plate. Loads of kids here in their modified cars have them in the windshield at the bottom and try to get away with it by claiming that it just fell off.

Clammy · 03-24-2022, 12:00 PM

And here's how the Rho-Plate setup looks with my front plate installed. I have it adjusted to follow the lines of the bumper cover. To me it's the least obtrusive" looking, even though the right fog lamp is slightly covered, and no drilling, whatsoever, necessary.

Cheers!

PJLux · 03-25-2022, 05:05 PM

Finally had a break in the weather and was able to clean it up.

xeautosport · 03-25-2022, 09:00 PM

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Photoshopped out the front side marker. I've already done the color matched side markers, which is much more subtle than the stock orange. But fully smooth is .... smooooooth.

that white touring is so nice

Fiasco · 03-26-2022, 01:33 PM

Finally ordered a set of v710's for her. Decided to go with 18's over 19's cause the roads are shitty in Edmonton. Happy with my decision and super excited for them to arrive!

Now my OEM 17's (that I love) will be on permanent winter duty paired to my Bridgestone Blizzak's. I also need to decide on tires now, should I get a dedicated summer tire or an all season?

Welcome to NBA Jam · 03-26-2022, 02:57 PM

Did my yearly oil change.

Yeah. I'm one of those people. Clutch your pearls.

Fiasco · 03-26-2022, 04:17 PM

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Did my yearly oil change.

Yeah. I'm one of those people. Clutch your pearls.

Just make sure you include that in the ad when your sell it.

Hoody007 · 03-26-2022, 04:33 PM

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Did my yearly oil change.

Yeah. I'm one of those people. Clutch your pearls.

Is there something wrong with this?

I thought the spec was 1 year /~ 10,000 miles for most newer BMW models?

Personally, washed mine today - got rid of the pollen for about 20 min 😂

Welcome to NBA Jam · 03-26-2022, 04:40 PM

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Is there something wrong with this?

I thought the spec was 1 year /~ 10,000 miles for most newer BMW models?

Personally, washed mine today - got rid of the pollen for about 20 min 😂

There isn't, but you'll find that some people lose their minds over how often you should change your oil.

137k miles, engine is squeaky clean under the valve cover. This car has had its oil changed this way for the last 12 years.

Sicis · 03-26-2022, 05:03 PM

Not really from today, but last 3 days was busy with cleaning intake valves, new plugs and oil change on N53. Today picked up the car and got it home from my cousins garage. Oh boy i was not expecting to feel such a difference. The engine on highway ran now so smooth and calm, before i was experiencing slight vibration from engine on highway speeds. The acceleration also smooth and even - without dips in power-band. Can't tell if there's more power regained. And I didn't even reset the adaptations yet. My plan is to update dme software (is running some old version from 2008.) and reset adaptations.

AlpineBoost · 03-26-2022, 05:47 PM

Finally got rid of the last piece of aluminum trim on the interior today by swapping in the front center console cover off the M3. Also got the sunglasses tray and shift knob/boot. I still need to do something with the space for the buttons...

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S65Hunter · 03-26-2022, 08:16 PM

I like that trim color way better. Beautiful car

03-24-2022, 01:42 AM	#20228
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Karlos20945 Private First Class 200 Rep 189 Posts Drives: E90 LCI 320d SE Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Basingstoke iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 320d [0.00]	At least you guys have the opportunity, if you live in the right state, to have no front plate. In the UK it's a £100 fine if you're stopped without a front plate. Loads of kids here in their modified cars have them in the windshield at the bottom and try to get away with it by claiming that it just fell off. __________________
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03-24-2022, 12:00 PM	#20230
Clammy Captain 342 Rep 635 Posts Drives: 2006 330i 6MT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	And here's how the Rho-Plate setup looks with my front plate installed. I have it adjusted to follow the lines of the bumper cover. To me it's the least obtrusive" looking, even though the right fog lamp is slightly covered, and no drilling, whatsoever, necessary. Cheers! Attached Images
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Fiasco Private First Class 88 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 2010 328xi E90 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Finally ordered a set of v710's for her. Decided to go with 18's over 19's cause the roads are shitty in Edmonton. Happy with my decision and super excited for them to arrive! Now my OEM 17's (that I love) will be on permanent winter duty paired to my Bridgestone Blizzak's. I also need to decide on tires now, should I get a dedicated summer tire or an all season?
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Sicis Private 27 Rep 50 Posts Drives: E93 Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Bmw 330i [0.00]	Not really from today, but last 3 days was busy with cleaning intake valves, new plugs and oil change on N53. Today picked up the car and got it home from my cousins garage. Oh boy i was not expecting to feel such a difference. The engine on highway ran now so smooth and calm, before i was experiencing slight vibration from engine on highway speeds. The acceleration also smooth and even - without dips in power-band. Can't tell if there's more power regained. And I didn't even reset the adaptations yet. My plan is to update dme software (is running some old version from 2008.) and reset adaptations. Attached Images
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03-26-2022, 08:16 PM	#20240
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