E92 AW / CR Modification Diary

Kev · 06-18-2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by hov333

i'm looking for a nice nob for my 6MT do you know if this knob willl fit? also, where are you getting all your stuff painted? i need a good shop for my hood and trunk as well and dont want to worry about color not matching

Mine's AT

For MT, I recommend the M-Tech one or the E46 ZHP one

M-Technik:

E46 ZHP: 5-sp shown, but available for 6-sp

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

Kev · 06-19-2008, 07:39 AM

This morning, my wife woke me up at 6 in the morning so I can start driving up I-95 to Portland, ME. I actually got here a little before 8am, even after my pit stop at Starbucks on the highway.

OEM ZCP rims + Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 combo:
I only drove on the new rims / tires for about 10-15 miles yesterday, so can't really tell how well they perform. Today, I drove approximately 130 miles to get to ME and all I can say is WOW. I had the same tires on my E55 so I'm familiar with the quality of the tires. The car drives like a dream with the non-RFTs on. The car feels much smooth with the PS2s compared to the PS ZPs. The wheels also feel very solid, no vibrations at highway cruising speed from 50mph all the way up to 100mph. The whole combo just feels very, very solid.

Tomorrow: Vorsteiner trunk, Hamann side skirts installation

Kev · 06-19-2008, 11:53 AM

Here I am, sitting at the dealer's service lounge again. After my little trip to the coast up in Maine today (by the way, awesome drive with the new ZCP rims + PS2), when I was about to go home, the SOS malfunction light popped up. I called BMW Assist and it is working fine. Strange, huh?

So, I decided to drive around a little bit and see if the warning light would go away coz it happened in the past with my E90. The light persisted. So, I decided to cut my trip short and head back to MA. On my way back, the air bag warning light showed up as well. "WTF" was the thought that come through my mind....... At this point, AM / FM / Sirius / AUX / iPod are not working at all, but Nav remains functional. It seems to me that this is another blown fuse in the car.

nj335i · 06-19-2008, 12:30 PM

Man, you don't mess around! I can't wait to see your car after it's finished! Everything as been very tastefully done, just like your old E90. Great job!

Park2670 · 06-19-2008, 12:50 PM

Damn! Best of luck to you Kev.

Kev · 06-19-2008, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Park2670

Damn! Best of luck to you Kev.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nj335i

Man, you don't mess around! I can't wait to see your car after it's finished! Everything as been very tastefully done, just like your old E90. Great job!

Thanks, hopefully I'm going to have as much luck as with the E90. It's weird that the car's electrical system keeps pooping out on me.

Kyosho · 06-19-2008, 01:34 PM

you sexy sexy man

Kev · 06-19-2008, 02:41 PM

Still waiting for the SA to tell me what's wrong with the car......

Great, it's another blown module on the car. This time is the TCU...... Don't know why it would crap out all of a sudden. Waiting for the repair to finish.....

Kyosho · 06-19-2008, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kev

Still waiting for the SA to tell me what's wrong with the car......

Great, it's another blown module on the car. This time is the TCU...... Don't know why it would crap out all of a sudden. Waiting for the repair to finish.....

I just brought my car in and i had a blown headlight module.
All covered under warranty

GL with the repairs so you can go on with your modding

cant wait to see the finished result

Kev · 06-19-2008, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyosho

I just brought my car in and i had a blown headlight module.
All covered under warranty

GL with the repairs so you can go on with your modding

cant wait to see the finished result

They say that the error is caused by a faulty digital tuner module. If they need to replace it, they need to get approval from the regional rep or open up a PUMA case, again. They are hoping to get everything done by Saturday, if not tomorrow. The reason for this string of electrical problems is not entirely clear though. One thing is though that it is once again not mod related.

So, I'm gonna miss my appt for the Vorsteiner trunk install and Hamann side skirts reinstall tomorrow.

Kev · 06-20-2008, 07:22 AM

UPS delivered this yesterday, they look so lonely......

Kev · 06-20-2008, 07:55 AM

Ordered a couple of OEM parts today, and here they go:

1. Rear Cup Holder 51 16 6 963 909
2. Rear Oddments Tray 51 16 6 960 686

They should be here Tuesday. I think #1 replaces the oddments tray area in between the tambour door and the rear ashtray. #2 replaces the rear ashtray.

uhaulball · 06-20-2008, 08:18 AM

u cannot comprehend the jealousy i have right now.

Kev · 06-20-2008, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uhaulball

u cannot comprehend the jealousy i have right now.

LOL~ wanna trade me your DPEs?

Just get the CF trim from EAS, they look great too!

billspreston · 06-20-2008, 12:37 PM

Looking great Kev... get that trim installed!

Kev · 06-20-2008, 12:44 PM

Another week has passed, some progress was made, but had to take few steps back again. It's time update the schedule for next week:

1. Reinstall Hamann side skirts
2. Install Vorsteiner trunk
3. Install OEM black carbon fiber trim
4. Full exterior / interior detail
5. Take some "official picture" of the ride

Follow up list:
1. Hamann front bumper
2. M3 DCT steering wheel / paddles
3. M3 Shadowline side rear view mirror (pre-painted, ECE spec)
4. Shadowline window trim
5. OEM interior parts for CF overlay
6. OEM interior parts for OEM CF trim
7. Vorsteiner V35 vented hood

Kev · 06-20-2008, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billspreston

Looking great Kev... get that trim installed!

Probably will do it Tuesday coz I need to wait for the arrival of the rear ashtray. I don't want to pry the trim off of the ashtray coz it's a freakin' PITA

Kev · 06-20-2008, 01:16 PM

Really bored out of my mind without my car..... here's a pic of the M3 DCT / DKG steering wheel, with the airbag that I'm trying to sell.

Kev · 06-20-2008, 03:27 PM

Next week to debut (after interior CF trims are installed): special M5 knob for Steptronic, like something you've never seen before

Stay tuned~

ALPINE6SPD · 06-20-2008, 03:38 PM

Do you have nay pics with the neez wheels?

Kev · 06-20-2008, 03:46 PM

Nope, coz wife wouldn't let me mount them. Do you want some pics of the wheels in the box still?

That's also the reason why I'm sporting the OEM Style 163 (M3 ZCP) wheels now.....

hun77777 · 06-20-2008, 04:19 PM

what exactly is rear cup holer? have pics?

06-19-2008, 07:39 AM	#112
Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 482 Rep 8,828 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	This morning, my wife woke me up at 6 in the morning so I can start driving up I-95 to Portland, ME. I actually got here a little before 8am, even after my pit stop at Starbucks on the highway. OEM ZCP rims + Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 combo: I only drove on the new rims / tires for about 10-15 miles yesterday, so can't really tell how well they perform. Today, I drove approximately 130 miles to get to ME and all I can say is WOW. I had the same tires on my E55 so I'm familiar with the quality of the tires. The car drives like a dream with the non-RFTs on. The car feels much smooth with the PS2s compared to the PS ZPs. The wheels also feel very solid, no vibrations at highway cruising speed from 50mph all the way up to 100mph. The whole combo just feels very, very solid. Tomorrow: Vorsteiner trunk, Hamann side skirts installation __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist" Last edited by Kev; 06-19-2008 at 11:34 AM..
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Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 482 Rep 8,828 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	Another set back? Hopefully not Here I am, sitting at the dealer's service lounge again. After my little trip to the coast up in Maine today (by the way, awesome drive with the new ZCP rims + PS2), when I was about to go home, the SOS malfunction light popped up. I called BMW Assist and it is working fine. Strange, huh? So, I decided to drive around a little bit and see if the warning light would go away coz it happened in the past with my E90. The light persisted. So, I decided to cut my trip short and head back to MA. On my way back, the air bag warning light showed up as well. "WTF" was the thought that come through my mind....... At this point, AM / FM / Sirius / AUX / iPod are not working at all, but Nav remains functional. It seems to me that this is another blown fuse in the car. __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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06-19-2008, 12:30 PM	#114
nj335i Modaholic 88 Rep 1,705 Posts Drives: with 3 pedals Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: East Coast iTrader: (7)	Man, you don't mess around! I can't wait to see your car after it's finished! Everything as been very tastefully done, just like your old E90. Great job! __________________ Euro Delivery - April 2007
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06-19-2008, 12:50 PM	#115
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06-19-2008, 01:34 PM	#117
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06-19-2008, 02:41 PM	#118
Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 482 Rep 8,828 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	Still waiting for the SA to tell me what's wrong with the car...... Great, it's another blown module on the car. This time is the TCU...... Don't know why it would crap out all of a sudden. Waiting for the repair to finish..... __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist" Last edited by Kev; 06-19-2008 at 03:03 PM..
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06-20-2008, 07:22 AM	#121
Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 482 Rep 8,828 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	UPS delivered this yesterday, they look so lonely...... __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 482 Rep 8,828 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	Ordered a couple of OEM parts today, and here they go: 1. Rear Cup Holder 51 16 6 963 909 2. Rear Oddments Tray 51 16 6 960 686 They should be here Tuesday. I think #1 replaces the oddments tray area in between the tambour door and the rear ashtray. #2 replaces the rear ashtray. __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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06-20-2008, 08:18 AM	#123
uhaulball Brigadier General 195 Rep 4,163 Posts Drives: e90 330xi Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (11)	u cannot comprehend the jealousy i have right now. __________________ '06 bsm e90 330xi : 18" VMR CSL : KW V3 : GruppeM Rep Intake : UUC/Corsa Catback : Hartge Lip : ACS Roof Spoiler OEM CF Trunk Spoiler : CF Emblems. Pillars. Mirror. Grille : LUXER12 led plate : V1 Hardwired : OG.longtran e90post sticker! circa 2005
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06-20-2008, 12:37 PM	#125
billspreston Colonel 337 Rep 2,253 Posts Drives: G87 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (13)	Looking great Kev... get that trim installed!
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06-20-2008, 12:44 PM	#126
Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 482 Rep 8,828 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	Another week has passed, some progress was made, but had to take few steps back again. It's time update the schedule for next week: 1. Reinstall Hamann side skirts 2. Install Vorsteiner trunk 3. Install OEM black carbon fiber trim 4. Full exterior / interior detail 5. Take some "official picture" of the ride Follow up list: 1. Hamann front bumper 2. M3 DCT steering wheel / paddles 3. M3 Shadowline side rear view mirror (pre-painted, ECE spec) 4. Shadowline window trim 5. OEM interior parts for CF overlay 6. OEM interior parts for OEM CF trim 7. Vorsteiner V35 vented hood __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist" Last edited by Kev; 06-21-2008 at 09:27 AM..
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06-20-2008, 01:16 PM	#128
Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 482 Rep 8,828 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	Really bored out of my mind without my car..... here's a pic of the M3 DCT / DKG steering wheel, with the airbag that I'm trying to sell. Attached Images __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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06-20-2008, 03:27 PM	#129
Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 482 Rep 8,828 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	Next week to debut (after interior CF trims are installed): special M5 knob for Steptronic, like something you've never seen before Stay tuned~ __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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06-20-2008, 03:46 PM	#131
Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 482 Rep 8,828 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	Nope, coz wife wouldn't let me mount them. Do you want some pics of the wheels in the box still? That's also the reason why I'm sporting the OEM Style 163 (M3 ZCP) wheels now..... __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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06-20-2008, 04:19 PM	#132
hun77777 Brigadier General 198 Rep 4,647 Posts Drives: SG E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle WA iTrader: (58)	what exactly is rear cup holer? have pics?
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