[Fritzer]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

Jakes got me on the fritz, so many projects!

Hey, watch it with those slurs buddy.

[colorado.e9x]

Originally Posted by 3PedalJake

I'm tryna keep up with you too lol. Acid dipped the caliper brackets, they look good with no rust I decided to go with the bare metal look and coated them with RPM. Before the acid bath and after rustproofing....

Just finished painting mine today, install begins Wednesday

I shoulda have thought of an acid bath, I spent hours with engine degreaser, hot water, and a wire brush lol

[colorado.e9x]

Originally Posted by Fritzer

Hey, watch it with those slurs buddy.

Dearest apologies my good sir

[CTinline-six]

Originally Posted by ky0u

Mine's been randomly squeaking and rattling. Perfect timing for me that you posted

This problem is SO common. Don't even get me started on how much work and time the stupid blower motor caused me. I had this high pitched whine when turning sometimes. I took the brakes apart several times, thought there might be wheel bearing issues, etc, until one day I noticed it didn't happen when the HVAC fan was off. Guess what? It was the stupid bearings in that blower motor, going around a corner would put more stress on the bearings and cause the whine/squeal. Replaced the fan and no noise since. My friend's 2011 E91 I'm servicing this week had the exact same issue.

[CTinline-six]

Originally Posted by 3PedalJake

New wheels and tires for the 330i. I wanted it to look like what it is, a sport package 330i so I just replaced the style 162s with reconditioned OEM wheels. They were about the same price as aftermarkets, and they're real. I thought about trying a creamic coat like Geyon Rim, but in the end I went with the old faithful Magic Guard, it's much easier to apply than a ceramic and brake dust hoses right off it.
I went with the Continental ExtremeContact Sport tires, it's been a long time since I've had a car worthy or summer performance tires, can't wait to test their stickiness. The curb rashed style 162s with the AS tires are getting handed down to the 325i, they're fine for daily driver tires until I get around to redoing the style 161s.

You'll love those tires. I have the same ones in 225/45R17 on my 328i. They were fantastic on tail of the dragon, and did really well in the wet. They were pretty quiet too. Mine are about worn out, and I have some Michelin AS4's waiting to go on. I would've replaced the Conti's with the same, but in my climate I had too many of those "in between" random cold weather days on my 6am commute to work, and these tires definitely got a bit squirrely under 30 degrees before I was able to get the winters on. If my commute wasn't 100 miles a day I probably would've just dealt with it.

[Wolf 335]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

McLovin1 I need to get those 162s welded up. Jakes got me on the fritz, so many projects!

Edit: I had no other red in the interior to match the start button so I got some $10 trim molding from Amazon

Where did you get that dashboard cover?
Is there same for the rear window shelf?

[Redn54]

Hello, Today i created a tutorial on stage 2 burbles for my n54 powered e90 and let’s just say IM HYPED BOYS!!!!!
How to MHD Stage 2 Burble Tune (max aggression!) | 335ihttps://youtu.be/Kt46c2O91d4

[335IE90]

What kind of acid are ya using? Is it somethjng anyone can purchase?

[ky0u]

Originally Posted by CTinline-six

This problem is SO common. Don't even get me started on how much work and time the stupid blower motor caused me. I had this high pitched whine when turning sometimes. I took the brakes apart several times, thought there might be wheel bearing issues, etc, until one day I noticed it didn't happen when the HVAC fan was off. Guess what? It was the stupid bearings in that blower motor, going around a corner would put more stress on the bearings and cause the whine/squeal. Replaced the fan and no noise since. My friend's 2011 E91 I'm servicing this week had the exact same issue.

This has been my life the past few months. Only luckily I figured out it was the blower motor. But still, every so often on drives, it'll make a subtle sound and put me into mini freak out mode listening for engine rattling sounds until I remember, nope, just the blower again

[colorado.e9x]

Originally Posted by Wolf 335

Where did you get that dashboard cover?
Is there same for the rear window shelf?

AliExpress for $10, it fits pretty nicely for the price. I just need to stop being lazy and have it flatten out under the mattress for a little bit

[3PedalJake]

Originally Posted by 335IE90

What kind of acid are ya using? Is it somethjng anyone can purchase?

It's Muriatic acid, most commonly used for cleaning swimming pools and sidewalks (etches cement). You can get it in the contractor section of Home Depot. I put the parts in a bucket, cover them with water then add a few glugs of acid and let it sit till the rust is gone.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klean-St...006/202690263?

[tcphoto]

In the never ending battle against cloudy headlights and fog-lights, I bought the Cerakote Headlight Restoration Kit. I had to make the choice between washing the car or doing the headlights and I chose the headlights this morning. It took an hour, was much easier than the other kits I've tried and was only $20. Remember the good old days when you could buy OEM lenses for the E46 Prefacelift for $75 and be done with it?

[335IE90]

Originally Posted by 3PedalJake

It's Muriatic acid, most commonly used for cleaning swimming pools and sidewalks (etches cement). You can get it in the contractor section of Home Depot. I put the parts in a bucket, cover them with water then add a few glugs of acid and let it sit till the rust is gone.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Klean-St...006/202690263?

I am assuming seals and all will have to be replaced after ?

[3PedalJake]

Originally Posted by 335IE90

I am assuming seals and all will have to be replaced after ?

I'm only dipping the brackets, the front calipers are aluminum they'd dissolve like alka-seltzer. I haven't got around to the rear calipers yet but if I don't replace them I'll take them apart and only dip the iron part then put new boot and seal in it.

[E92inNC]

Gave her a bath yesterday afternoon, I always love the glassy smooth feel afterwards. Next up the semi annual full detail over the three day weekend in May.

[feuer]

Didn’t drive neither of my BMWs. Instead took my girlfriend Lexus. That’s what I did to my cars and I’m sure it made them sad.

[nsjames]

my rear wiper stuck vertically yesterday.

remove spindle, put in press, giver a 40 caliber bore brush in a drill for a time with a bunch of solvent, pack with schmoo liberally, reinstall.

now I don't even hear the motor running when it wipes. so I guess it's needed fixed since i've owned the car.

[Wolf 335]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

AliExpress for $10, it fits pretty nicely for the price. I just need to stop being lazy and have it flatten out under the mattress for a little bit

How long did it take for it to arrive, two months?

[Cloverdale]

https://www.e90post.com/forums/attac...1&d=1617665788

[S65Hunter]

Originally Posted by feuer

Didn’t drive neither of my BMWs. Instead took my girlfriend Lexus. That’s what I did to my cars and I’m sure it made them sad.

What model?

[colorado.e9x]

Originally Posted by Wolf 335

How long did it take for it to arrive, two months?

Yeah roughly, I didn't care since I bought it on a whim. It works great for windshield glare though.

[feuer]

Originally Posted by AlpineE93

What model?

RX 350