What did you do to your car today?

lab_rat · 10-01-2017, 12:37 AM

Reinstalled the front bumper after having it repainted (12 years of road rash was killing my OCD).

Instead of all black or all chrome, I wanted a slightly different look for the grill. I took the grills apart, and used steel wool (#0000) to sand the chrome off the slats to reveal the black plastic underneath...worked perfectly!

Also used the steel wool to buff the chrome grill borders to a nice shine, then re-attached the slats. I like how it turned out. (I will post pics tomorrow.)

Also replaced the front upper & rear window sealing gaskets, using plastic trim removal tools. These made it super easy to remove and install the gaskets.

All this followed with a good detailing that included a light vinegar solution to get rid of any hard water spots, and sealed the paint with Klasse AIO & SG.

Nothing better than seeing clean, shiny Jet Black paint...which can be such a pain sometimes.

But its worth it

Socket · 10-01-2017, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by lab_rat

Reinstalled the front bumper after having it repainted (12 years of road rash was killing my OCD).

Instead of all black or all chrome, I wanted a slightly different look for the grill. I took the grills apart, and used steel wool (#0000) to sand the chrome off the slats to reveal the black plastic underneath...worked perfectly!

Also used the steel wool to buff the chrome grill borders to a nice shine, then re-attached the slats. I like how it turned out. (I will post pics tomorrow.)

Also replaced the front upper & rear window sealing gaskets, using plastic trim removal tools. These made it super easy to remove and install the gaskets.

All this followed with a good detailing that included a light vinegar solution to get rid of any hard water spots, and sealed the paint with Klasse AIO & SG.

Nothing better than seeing clean, shiny Jet Black paint...which can be such a pain sometimes.

But its worth it

Pics please

Efthreeoh · 10-01-2017, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by NitroKing

Wash and monthly wax
Polished the exhaust

Too... much..... time..... on.... hands

NitroKing · 10-01-2017, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

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Originally Posted by NitroKing

Wash and monthly wax
Polished the exhaust

Too... much..... time..... on.... hands

: lol! I like to polish stuff

StevenY. · 10-01-2017, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by NitroKing

Wash and monthly wax
Polished the exhaust

Dang, that's attention to detail right there. Never even thought about doing that.

NitroKing · 10-01-2017, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by StevenY.

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Originally Posted by NitroKing

Wash and monthly wax
Polished the exhaust

Dang, that's attention to detail right there. Never even thought about doing that.

Thanks

lab_rat · 10-01-2017, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Socket

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Originally Posted by lab_rat

Reinstalled the front bumper after having it repainted (12 years of road rash was killing my OCD).

Instead of all black or all chrome, I wanted a slightly different look for the grill. I took the grills apart, and used steel wool (#0000) to sand the chrome off the slats to reveal the black plastic underneath...worked perfectly!

Also used the steel wool to buff the chrome grill borders to a nice shine, then re-attached the slats. I like how it turned out. (I will post pics tomorrow.)

Also replaced the front upper & rear window sealing gaskets, using plastic trim removal tools. These made it super easy to remove and install the gaskets.

All this followed with a good detailing that included a light vinegar solution to get rid of any hard water spots, and sealed the paint with Klasse AIO & SG.

Nothing better than seeing clean, shiny Jet Black paint...which can be such a pain sometimes.

But its worth it

Pics please

As promised:

The_E92_Fan · 10-01-2017, 06:17 PM

Installed 2 sets of washers between the bracket and face of the front waste gate, adjusted rear by 1.5 rotations. Having inlets required me to drop the subframe and downpipes...Less turbo lag and 5th gear doesn't freak out anymore.

ny325 · 10-01-2017, 10:17 PM

Great to see a clean and classic E90.

CaddymanLNL · 10-02-2017, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

51117134095 - center

51117134092 - right

51117134091 - left

They will fit

Thanks MW, I thought that was what he was talking about. I might just spray mine

Shane335 · 10-02-2017, 06:54 AM

Installed new door lock actuators. Super easy job. took like 30min. No more crazy noises when I lock the doors.

STRMTRPR · 10-02-2017, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Shane335

Installed new door lock actuators. Super easy job. took like 30min. No more crazy noises when I lock the doors.

i need to do this on the driver side door. How much did it cost for the parts ?

Socket · 10-02-2017, 08:15 AM

swapped out my beige seat for black ones... connectors to the control box were different so had to swap over the wiring harnesses.... not as hard as I thought it would be

stormtrooper7 · 10-02-2017, 09:19 AM

Replaced starter and ignition coil in cylinder 2.

WatchWolf34 · 10-02-2017, 01:44 PM

Replaced the Vanos Solenoids - really want to swap my interior but can't stomach the cost yet

MsportSean · 10-02-2017, 03:37 PM

Changed my valve stem caps to oem m series ones...

MannyRTS · 10-02-2017, 03:51 PM

Cleaned the engine bay...

Headlight restoration next on the list...

Shane335 · 10-02-2017, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by STRMTRPR

i need to do this on the driver side door. How much did it cost for the parts ?

I got the drivers and passenger lock actuators from ECS for $55

Silent9n54 · 10-03-2017, 03:21 AM

installed VRSF 5" FMIC / Charge Pipe , Turbosmart Plumbback DV and dynoed this silent assassin

It put down 406 hp / 448 torq on a dyno jet

Overall, a great day !!

dlf750 · 10-04-2017, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Socket

swapped out my beige seat for black ones... connectors to the control box were different so had to swap over the wiring harnesses.... not as hard as I thought it would be

looks great but your steering wheel is on the wrong side...

Greyfox · 10-04-2017, 12:52 PM

Picked up new tires for the car yesterday. Will have them installed on Friday.

NitroKing · 10-04-2017, 03:34 PM

Installed pedal covers
Washed

10-01-2017, 06:17 PM	#5376
The_E92_Fan V8 Bait 207 Rep 769 Posts Drives: your mom Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: your moms house iTrader: (0)	Installed 2 sets of washers between the bracket and face of the front waste gate, adjusted rear by 1.5 rotations. Having inlets required me to drop the subframe and downpipes...Less turbo lag and 5th gear doesn't freak out anymore.
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10-01-2017, 10:17 PM	#5377
ny325 Brigadier General 897 Rep 3,140 Posts Drives: Jet Black E90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gridlock iTrader: (0)	Great to see a clean and classic E90.
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10-02-2017, 06:54 AM	#5379
Shane335 Banned 64 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 07 335i E90, E36 M3 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Warrenton Va iTrader: (0)	Installed new door lock actuators. Super easy job. took like 30min. No more crazy noises when I lock the doors.
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10-02-2017, 08:15 AM	#5381
Socket Lieutenant General 4550 Rep 11,908 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 [0.00]	swapped out my beige seat for black ones... connectors to the control box were different so had to swap over the wiring harnesses.... not as hard as I thought it would be Attached Images
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10-02-2017, 09:19 AM	#5382
stormtrooper7 Private First Class 14 Rep 154 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Winnipeg, CANADA iTrader: (0)	Replaced starter and ignition coil in cylinder 2.
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10-02-2017, 01:44 PM	#5383
WatchWolf34 Because Racecar 126 Rep 266 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (1)	Replaced the Vanos Solenoids - really want to swap my interior but can't stomach the cost yet __________________
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10-02-2017, 03:37 PM	#5384
MsportSean New Member 5 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2010 M-Sport Coupe Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	Changed my valve stem caps to oem m series ones... Attached Images
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10-02-2017, 03:51 PM	#5385
MannyRTS New Member 13 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2009 e90 328i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Cleaned the engine bay... Headlight restoration next on the list... Attached Images __________________
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10-03-2017, 03:21 AM	#5387
Silent9n54 Captain 574 Rep 940 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	installed VRSF 5" FMIC / Charge Pipe , Turbosmart Plumbback DV and dynoed this silent assassin It put down 406 hp / 448 torq on a dyno jet Overall, a great day !!
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10-04-2017, 12:52 PM	#5389
Greyfox Colonel 1208 Rep 2,835 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi E91 - 330k+ (miles) Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	Picked up new tires for the car yesterday. Will have them installed on Friday.
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10-04-2017, 03:34 PM	#5390
NitroKing Bimmerrr 224 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 2010 328i Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Installed pedal covers Washed Attached Images
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