What did you do to your car today?

CaddymanLNL · 09-25-2017, 07:34 AM

Switched to my winter wheels.

ccourteau82 · 09-25-2017, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by E92inAZ

Pulled my headers. Turns out, for no reason.... So I detailed some bits under the hood.

Couple weeks ago I replaced my power steering pump, belt, tensioner, idler pulleys, spark plugs, oil change, installed the 3 stage intake manifold, aFe cold air intake, BPC flash tune, and AA headers. When I was cleaning up the garage after, I found 2 exhaust manifold gaskets under the car and I didn't know where they came from. Thinking for the last two weeks that they must have fallen off the headers as I was trying to muscle them in place, I finally talked myself into getting back into the massive p.i.t.a. that it is to pull them back off and make it right.
Few hours later, turns out I HAD installed them correctly, ALL the gaskets were in place, the ones I found must have come off the stock manifold (very stupidly I didn't check),I didn't need to pull them again after all, and I'm a verifiable idiot.

Thanks for listening,
This was like therapy for me.
This and the scotch

Lol Jesus...

drmjm1 · 09-26-2017, 02:21 AM

Replaced the steering wheel cover, tail light bulb, rear passenger window regulator, lower front grille, passenger door handle, luggage light in trunk got LED upgrade, new valve stem caps, and rear window sealing gasket.

Ozzie335i · 09-26-2017, 02:57 PM

Ordered a Bilstein B12 Kit and all necessary surrounding hardware for my '11 e92.

F22_Raptor · 09-27-2017, 05:59 PM

Finally got my VCG replaced along with the Valvetronic motor gasket,

6ixSpd · 09-27-2017, 06:08 PM

Cleaned up the newly installed Saddle Brown interior

What a transformation...

dlf750 · 09-27-2017, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dlf750

updated 2014 shift knob installed! felt really really cheap when I got it, but once installed, feels perfectly fine. love the look over the regular shifter. just have to get the manual shift boot installed over it now to delete the indicator lights on the oem trim

funny, I happen to have a manual shift boot laying around!!!! seriously. I did the updated shifter but it didn't work out well. wife hated the button on the side and the lights didn't work well, probably my failed install honestly, but I bought the shift boot off ebay before the install, so it's sitting in my office. I ended up getting the performance alcantra shift knob, which feels very nice. So, PM me if you want the boot!

EDIT: oh my lord, I drink too much. I just quoted myself!

dlf750 · 09-27-2017, 07:01 PM

I did do the cabrio top maintenance, much smoother now...

dlf750 · 09-27-2017, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Emjaydc

Got coilovers installed

I got the same aero lip spoiler, love it!

WatchWolf34 · 09-28-2017, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

Cleaned up the newly installed Saddle Brown interior

What a transformation...

Ive never been so jealous - this is exactly what I want!!

N54Twin · 09-28-2017, 08:05 PM

No more brake dust....

mweisdorfer · 09-28-2017, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CaddymanLNL

Switched to my winter wheels.

You need to get the black fins in your front bumper.

Look up 06 07 323 parts. They?ll fit

6ixSpd · 09-28-2017, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by WatchWolf34

Ive never been so jealous - this is exactly what I want!!

I wanted this combo since I got the 328, never thought I?d actually be able to make it happen but the perfect circumstances lined up in 24 hours and here we are

CaddymanLNL · 09-29-2017, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

You need to get the black fins in your front bumper.

Look up 06 07 323 parts. They?ll fit

I don't think this is a complete part number, got a link?

mjn77 · 09-29-2017, 08:08 AM

MV3 18" alloys refurbished in gunmetal grey, with Goodyear winter rubber.

The Nightman · 09-29-2017, 10:42 AM

Exploring options to keep the car clean over the winter and came across Ultima Waterless Wash Plus (UWW+). I was skeptical but decided to give it a try after seeing a ton of positive reviews on detailing forums.

I was able to clean the entire exterior in <30 min in the comfort of my garage and I only needed two towels and 8oz of solution. No swirl marks and it even left a nice slick finish.

I followed the dilution ratio (1:43) and used this 28oz spray bottle and Kirkland MF towels. $20 for 16oz of concentrate makes 688oz or 5.4 gal which is good for ~75 washes.

More info: https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...wash-plus.html

mweisdorfer · 09-29-2017, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaddymanLNL

Switched to my winter wheels.

You need to get the black fins in your front bumper.

Look up 06 07 323 parts. They?ll fit

51117134095 - center

51117134092 - right

51117134091 - left

They will fit

The Nightman · 09-29-2017, 07:40 PM

Heard some scary knocking sounds and found that the lower nut on the LHS front sway bar end link was loose. Not sure if I forgot to torque it or, like my ex, it had gotten loose from being reused multiple times.

I ended up replacing the end links since they're likely due soon. I got Lemforders (OE, made in Turkey) and noticed they use nylock nuts instead.

Interestingly, the factory BMW endlinks were made by THK Japan:

NitroKing · 09-30-2017, 03:17 PM

Wash and monthly wax
Polished the exhaust

ny325 · 09-30-2017, 10:09 PM

Wow

NitroKing · 09-30-2017, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ny325

Wow

Thanks, Was pretty fun going to town with the drill

ny325 · 09-30-2017, 10:19 PM

You did a excellent job on that exhaust.

09-25-2017, 07:34 AM	#5347
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09-26-2017, 02:21 AM	#5349
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09-26-2017, 02:57 PM	#5350
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09-27-2017, 05:59 PM	#5351
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09-27-2017, 06:08 PM	#5352
6ixSpd Save the manuals! 6016 Rep 6,747 Posts Drives: '16 M3, '23 718 Spyder Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 416 iTrader: (4)	Cleaned up the newly installed Saddle Brown interior What a transformation... __________________ '16 M3 \| '23 718 Spyder Past: E92 M3, F87 M2, E39 M5, etc
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09-27-2017, 07:01 PM	#5354
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09-28-2017, 08:05 PM	#5357
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09-29-2017, 08:08 AM	#5361
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09-29-2017, 10:42 AM	#5362
The Nightman Cometh 1090 Rep 1,305 Posts Drives: Boy's Soul Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Boy's Hole iTrader: (4) Garage List E90 LCI "330i& ... [10.00]	Exploring options to keep the car clean over the winter and came across Ultima Waterless Wash Plus (UWW+). I was skeptical but decided to give it a try after seeing a ton of positive reviews on detailing forums. I was able to clean the entire exterior in <30 min in the comfort of my garage and I only needed two towels and 8oz of solution. No swirl marks and it even left a nice slick finish. I followed the dilution ratio (1:43) and used this 28oz spray bottle and Kirkland MF towels. $20 for 16oz of concentrate makes 688oz or 5.4 gal which is good for ~75 washes. More info: https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...wash-plus.html
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The Nightman Cometh 1090 Rep 1,305 Posts Drives: Boy's Soul Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Boy's Hole iTrader: (4) Garage List E90 LCI "330i& ... [10.00]	Heard some scary knocking sounds and found that the lower nut on the LHS front sway bar end link was loose. Not sure if I forgot to torque it or, like my ex, it had gotten loose from being reused multiple times. I ended up replacing the end links since they're likely due soon. I got Lemforders (OE, made in Turkey) and noticed they use nylock nuts instead. Interestingly, the factory BMW endlinks were made by THK Japan: Last edited by The Nightman; 09-29-2017 at 07:49 PM..
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09-30-2017, 03:17 PM	#5365
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09-30-2017, 10:09 PM	#5366
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