[codeterrorist]

Upgraded from my stock 17" with runflats to new 313 18" rims with Michelin non-runflats. The difference is night and day in terms of ride quality.

18mm spacers on the back and 10mm on the front. Didn't want to go more aggressive than that. Nice minimal upgrade.

These rims are meant for the 1 series, but I went square setup with 4 rears.
Didn't want to go 19" because we don't have Autobahn quality streets.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/JaXd43o6wCsfn2LW6

[LORDD]

Been busy today so firstly I got the both rear callipers changed even though it was only the o/s that was sticking I thought won't be long to other goes so 2 new genuine ones fitted for a good deal I got .

[LORDD]

I bought a second hand genuine performance gearknob and Alcantra gaitor it was very dirty and stained the gaitor so after some Googling I found a Alcantra cleaner I ordered from Amazon and a soft upholstery brush and cleaned it took few hours between drying over two days but looks like new plus did gearknob to. I'm chuffed

[LORDD]

One thing that was letting car down was the boot badge but long story short can only get genuine badge managed to get one that fits from Facebook seller. BUT both pins snapped off in boot after a brown trouser moment I got a small screw to screw into the plastic and tried to pull it out(right hand one )
It came out in bits kept doing bits at a time eventually the little bit remaining fell into boot . Did the left one it came out with one pull in one piece result especially as both grommets were not damage soooo much better . But not perfect fit but will do until I get a genuine one at a later date .

[LORDD]

Finnally got rid of the crap I'll fitting mats and replaced with genuine oe ones
Finally after getting the car 3 weeks ago the maintenance is done couple of tasteful mods and brakes can Finnally drive it Tommoz .

[cehrl7]

Picked up my 2011 335i today. I had new R1 rotors, pads, sensors and brake flush service done. Also had the calipers sandblasted and painted. New M359 wheels and tires are coming in tomorrow. Leather re-dye scheduled for tomorrow and paint correction on Thursday. Getting close to having this project finished!

On a side note. I will be listing my BMW 189 wheels with near new tires for sale. If anyone is interested, let me know. They are 18" staggered with 225/40/18 front and 255/35/18 rear.

[DBShiznit]

Originally Posted by LORDD

Finnally got rid of the crap I'll fitting mats and replaced with genuine oe ones
Finally after getting the car 3 weeks ago the maintenance is done couple of tasteful mods and brakes can Finnally drive it Tommoz .

Hey guys pardon my ignorance but I'm from Europe and seeing this post has reminded me that every car has a dial to aim the headlamps up or down. On the US market has anyone or does anyone know that if we retrofit the switch with the dial, would we be able to aim the headlamps up or down as well? I have the oem xenon headlights from factory, fiy.

[Hoody007]

Originally Posted by DBShiznit

Hey guys pardon my ignorance but I'm from Europe and seeing this post has reminded me that every car has a dial to aim the headlamps up or down. On the US market has anyone or does anyone know that if we retrofit the switch with the dial, would we be able to aim the headlamps up or down as well? I have the oem xenon headlights from factory, fiy.

All OEM xenons auto level, no dial needed!

[DBShiznit]

Originally Posted by Hoody007

All OEM xenons auto level, no dial needed!

They auto level according to load on the suspension however I’m saying if I’m driving down the road and feel like I need my headlamps to sim a bit higher without using the high beams, that dial would allow me to do so.

[Hoody007]

Originally Posted by DBShiznit

They auto level according to load on the suspension however I'm saying if I'm driving down the road and feel like I need my headlamps to sim a bit higher without using the high beams, that dial would allow me to do so.

They'll also adjust to dips and peaks in the road as well!

Sounds like you may need to check your headlight alignment itself.

Also highly recommend coding in AHL2 to make full use of the adaptive xenons.

[fazm]

Mountains.

[DBShiznit]

Originally Posted by Hoody007

They'll also adjust to dips and peaks in the road as well!

Sounds like you may need to check your headlight alignment itself.

Also highly recommend coding in AHL2 to make full use of the adaptive xenons.

AHL2? can you give me more info? Also the headlights are fine, I'm just wondering if I can have full use of it since I can get a Euro switch for $30 that also has the dial. It's one of those things that if I could add it, it'd be pretty cool you know?

[dan4081]

Originally Posted by DBShiznit

AHL2? can you give me more info? Also the headlights are fine, I'm just wondering if I can have full use of it since I can get a Euro switch for $30 that also has the dial. It's one of those things that if I could add it, it'd be pretty cool you know?

I think there is some confusion going on here.
That dial doesnt move the headlights up and down...it lets you adjust the brightness of the dash lights.

[dephrank]

Fitted an Msport rear bumper. My painter says the diffuser would look better in black. What say ye?

[DBShiznit]

Originally Posted by dan4081

I think there is some confusion going on here.
That dial doesnt move the headlights up and down...it lets you adjust the brightness of the dash lights.

No that is not to adjust the dash brightness. It is to control the height of your low beam. I believe it is mandatory on every car in Europe. I remember every time I go back the cars have them. All the way back to E30's

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by dephrank

Fitted an Msport rear bumper. My painter says the diffuser would look better in black. What say ye?

I think I kinda' like the black.

[colorado.e9x]

Just met a guy with an E61 535xi. I'll be honest, I didn't even know they existed! Why couldn't they give us an E91 335xi.

[dan4081]

Originally Posted by DBShiznit

No that is not to adjust the dash brightness. It is to control the height of your low beam. I believe it is mandatory on every car in Europe. I remember every time I go back the cars have them. All the way back to E30's

Hmmmm...never heard of that.
Thanks for the correction!!

[DBShiznit]

Originally Posted by dan4081

Hmmmm...never heard of that.
Thanks for the correction!!

That's no problem just giving back to the community : So after looking into it, the headlight low beam adjuster is for vehicles with halogen lights. I guess I wasn't using the proper terms when I did some research before however now it all comes together. Since the halogen headlamps did not adjust themselves like the xenons do they added the manual leveling adjustment knob. I guess there is no real gain for us here in the US since from what I read if you have US market halogens it could be a bit of a pain in the behind to do since there is wiring and coding to do to make it work.


As for AHL2 coding. I'm a bit afraid to use it. My car is an 08 and lets face it, the headlamp actuators are prone to failure at any moment. We all dread the little headlamp with the curved two headed arrow popping up on the dash. I know this because it happened on my 1 series lmao. Since the 1 series is more of the get in and go fast car I actually decoded the active headlamps and the headlamps work without moving and or causing a light. Auto headlamps still works pretty well so I'm happy. I love the idea of the AHL2 but am afraid of the additional wear it may cause.

[4 Doors]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

Just met a guy with an E61 535xi. I'll be honest, I didn't even know they existed! Why couldn't they give us an E91 335xi.

@mad1stgen gave us E91 335i!

[fazm]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

Just met a guy with an E61 535xi. I'll be honest, I didn't even know they existed! Why couldn't they give us an E91 335xi.

They are so freakin badass. They have presence in a way the e91 lacks. Super cool cars. I sometimes daydream about doing a s85 e61.

[colorado.e9x]

Originally Posted by fazm

They are so freakin badass. They have presence in a way the e91 lacks. Super cool cars. I sometimes daydream about doing a s85 e61.

There's a guy who has done a fully oem spec E91 M3. Another did something similar with a 1M clone and s65. Super cool