What did you do to your car today?

Twix · 04-23-2022, 10:07 PM

Gave her a very quick bath, then took her out to Rocky Mountain Motorsports track. Got three follow the leader laps. I still believe it’s too expensive for what the facility is

Franklinfatulo · 04-23-2022, 10:38 PM

i did an m3 rep front bumper with a carbon fiber lip, and while bumper was off installed my 7.5in intercooler, that was sitting for 6 months, i used aftermarket hoses made the install easier

colorado.e9x · 04-23-2022, 11:28 PM

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I did a LOT to my car yesterday and today. I'll have a post about it tomorrow.

For now, I have a question. I bought a CSF aluminum radiator last July - it didn't arrive until like, November or something. I finally went to put it in today and the bolt holes don't line up. I have an 09 E91 and this is radiator number 7001.

Should I just do my best to force these into place? Any advice is appreciated. I can always put the stock radiator back in if I have to.

Both CSF radiators I've put in have went in flawlessly. Double check something isn't getting caught

fazm · 04-24-2022, 09:53 AM

Thanks folks. We applied some... elbow grease/reluctance to give up and it's in.

Pics to follow.

StuKatz · 04-24-2022, 04:41 PM

Washed the fleet so thought I'd share.

Anyone know how to photoshop the neighbors door closed?

Buug959 · 04-24-2022, 05:17 PM

Ordered a new, non-sticky passengers inside door handle.

E93Dude · 04-24-2022, 05:23 PM

Took the E93 out for an afternoon drive into the mountains twists with the wife, top down. First real opportunity to do so without COVID restrictions everywhere. Even this time last spring when people were getting vaccinated, country breweries and wineries still had protocols in place. Sat outside, ate and had something to drink. Starred at the deep blue sky. Blasted out Zeppelin's Houses of the Holy on way back home. Good to be back to normal.

colorado.e9x · 04-24-2022, 07:52 PM

@StuKatz your wife needs an msport bumper. And guess what, the lip on your F30 will fit it

yall can match!

StradaRedlands · 04-24-2022, 11:43 PM

Oil change on Firstborn's wagon and packaged a sample off to Blackstone.
Wish I could say it was uneventful, but I noticed dried coolant splatter and what I think is the OFHG leaking, so I have to figure those out...

Seattlesquash · 04-25-2022, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Oil change on Firstborn's wagon and packaged a sample off to Blackstone.
Wish I could say it was uneventful, but I noticed dried coolant splatter and what I think is the OFHG leaking, so I have to figure those out...

OFHG, is a cheap and quick job. So quick I keep an eye and almost do mine as preventive.

codeterrorist · 04-25-2022, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by StuKatz

Washed the fleet so thought I'd share.

Anyone know how to photoshop the neighbors door closed?

StradaRedlands · 04-25-2022, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Seattlesquash

OFHG, is a cheap and quick job. So quick I keep an eye and almost do mine as preventive.

Yeah, I just have to build up the enthusiasm for it... will need to do the Mickey flange as well.

neilvan · 04-25-2022, 11:14 AM

Brothers 328;

Oil pan gasket, E60 oil cooler + OFGH and waterpump/thermo.

Waterpump/thermo were original and have 217k on it but while subframe was down, stupid not to.

Also huge pain in the ass, after reinstalling one of the studs for oil level sensor on the pan snapped after threading nut back on (by hand with only the socket) so I really hope it still seals.

StuKatz · 04-25-2022, 12:18 PM

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Thank-you!

E92_William · 04-25-2022, 10:01 PM

Began my oil pan gasket job this afternoon. Got subframe out, front diff, water pump and thermostat. And spilled 3 quarts of oil on the driveway

Really not hard at all after you get into it. I don't have cv axles though or front driveshaft so that helped a lot. I was really overthinking the disassembly

tlow98 · 04-26-2022, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by E92_William

Began my oil pan gasket job this afternoon. Got subframe out, front diff, water pump and thermostat. And spilled 3 quarts of oil on the driveway

Really not hard at all after you get into it. I don't have cv axles though or front driveshaft so that helped a lot. I was really overthinking the disassembly

Nice work! Swap those motor mounts too if while you’re there. Very easy now, but not so much later on. Made a big difference on ours at 130k miles.

F31B48 · 04-26-2022, 04:57 AM

Finally finished my sport steering wheel with paddle shift retrofit. It was an M sport wheel but i figured my car isn't an M sport so i changed the trim to the regular sport one. The new wheel definitely feels a lot nicer than the old standard one.

F31B48 · 04-26-2022, 05:18 AM

And also did an LCI rear light upgrade. Been wanting to do this one for a while now.

tcphoto · 04-26-2022, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

I would be careful getting under a car that's only supported by jack stands, I always try to have a secondary support in case the car shifts.

E92_William · 04-26-2022, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tlow98

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Originally Posted by E92_William

Began my oil pan gasket job this afternoon. Got subframe out, front diff, water pump and thermostat. And spilled 3 quarts of oil on the driveway

Really not hard at all after you get into it. I don't have cv axles though or front driveshaft so that helped a lot. I was really overthinking the disassembly

Nice work! Swap those motor mounts too if while you’re there. Very easy now, but not so much later on. Made a big difference on ours at 130k miles.

Good to know, I bought new ones just to do while I'm down here. The old ones look stiff and in good shape though. Also changing thermostat and water pump preventively and a few lower hoses.

Franklinfatulo · 04-26-2022, 09:38 PM

i did lci rear end retrofit and m sport bumper with carbon fiber diffuser

E92_William · 04-26-2022, 11:27 PM

Finished the oil pan gasket and water pump/ts job. Hopefully no more leaks in the near future

04-23-2022, 10:07 PM	#20395
Twix Lieutenant Colonel 659 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: 2011 e91 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i xDriv ... [0.00] 2002 Land Rover Dis ... [0.00]	Gave her a very quick bath, then took her out to Rocky Mountain Motorsports track. Got three follow the leader laps. I still believe it’s too expensive for what the facility is __________________ 2011 E91 2016 M2 - Sold 2014 X1 - Sold 2002 Land Rover Discovery II - 3" lift & 33s
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04-23-2022, 10:38 PM	#20396
Franklinfatulo Enlisted Member 59 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2007 bmw 335xi Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: RI iTrader: (0)	i did an m3 rep front bumper with a carbon fiber lip, and while bumper was off installed my 7.5in intercooler, that was sitting for 6 months, i used aftermarket hoses made the install easier Attached Images Last edited by Franklinfatulo; 04-23-2022 at 10:46 PM..
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04-24-2022, 09:53 AM	#20398
fazm First Lieutenant 627 Rep 352 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW E91 xDrive Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (2)	Thanks folks. We applied some... elbow grease/reluctance to give up and it's in. Pics to follow.
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04-24-2022, 04:41 PM	#20399
StuKatz Private First Class 252 Rep 172 Posts Drives: M Roadster, E46, E91, F30 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Balzac iTrader: (0)	3 Generations of 3 series Washed the fleet so thought I'd share. Anyone know how to photoshop the neighbors door closed? Attached Images __________________ 2001 M Roadster Imola Red 2002 E46 Sedan Sapphire Black Metallic 2012 E91 xDrive Sapphire Black Metallic
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04-24-2022, 05:17 PM	#20400
Buug959 Captain 23449 Rep 892 Posts Drives: 335xi E90, GMC Sierra, VW Golf Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Nova Scotia iTrader: (0)	Ordered a new, non-sticky passengers inside door handle. __________________ Wha' da ya mean? No brakes never stopped anyone before!
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04-24-2022, 05:23 PM	#20401
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04-24-2022, 07:52 PM	#20402
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04-24-2022, 11:43 PM	#20403
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04-25-2022, 11:14 AM	#20407
neilvan Major 861 Rep 1,372 Posts Drives: 09 E90 335i M-Sport 6MT RWD Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW E61 530xi [0.00] 1993 Mazda Miata [0.00] 2009 BMW E90 335i [0.00]	Brothers 328; Oil pan gasket, E60 oil cooler + OFGH and waterpump/thermo. Waterpump/thermo were original and have 217k on it but while subframe was down, stupid not to. Also huge pain in the ass, after reinstalling one of the studs for oil level sensor on the pan snapped after threading nut back on (by hand with only the socket) so I really hope it still seals. Attached Images
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04-25-2022, 10:01 PM	#20409
E92_William Captain 1434 Rep 888 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 328xi Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Began my oil pan gasket job this afternoon. Got subframe out, front diff, water pump and thermostat. And spilled 3 quarts of oil on the driveway Really not hard at all after you get into it. I don't have cv axles though or front driveshaft so that helped a lot. I was really overthinking the disassembly Attached Images __________________ Airplane Mechanic BMW Masochist
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04-26-2022, 04:57 AM	#20411
F31B48 Captain 292 Rep 654 Posts Drives: BMW G21 E61 LCI Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Finally finished my sport steering wheel with paddle shift retrofit. It was an M sport wheel but i figured my car isn't an M sport so i changed the trim to the regular sport one. The new wheel definitely feels a lot nicer than the old standard one. Attached Images
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04-26-2022, 05:18 AM	#20412
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04-26-2022, 09:38 PM	#20415
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04-26-2022, 11:27 PM	#20416
E92_William Captain 1434 Rep 888 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 328xi Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Finished the oil pan gasket and water pump/ts job. Hopefully no more leaks in the near future Attached Images __________________ Airplane Mechanic BMW Masochist
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