What did you do to your car today?

Shane335 · 01-12-2018, 11:03 AM

I tackled the oil pan gasket and trans filter and pcv upgrade. found a leak in the turbo oil line. luckly I had a few spare ones at the shop. I also put some 20mm spacers on the rear and 12mm up front. it was a long day. started at 9am finished at 10pm.

tlow98 · 01-12-2018, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane335

I tackled the oil pan gasket and trans filter. found a leak in the turbo oil line. luckly I had a few spare ones at the shop. I also put som 20mm spacers on the rear and 12mm up front. it was a long day. started at 9am finished at 10pm.

That’s a lot of work. Nice 👍

AFLRO · 01-12-2018, 10:12 PM

Pulled the trigger on a set of 437M wheels. Unfortunately, the stock 255/35s rub in the front, so I'll be getting 235s. The rear 275s seem fine for now.

ny325 · 01-12-2018, 10:46 PM

Washed off all the salt from last week's snow storm.

Shane335 · 01-13-2018, 08:42 AM

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That’s a lot of work. Nice ��

Thank you. It's always nice when friends stop by a help a little.

mjn77 · 01-13-2018, 10:23 AM

Got a puncture on the motorway

Found the object

But it wasn't until i went to the tyre shop and discovered just what it was!

Can only assume that the front tyre flicked it up and then my rear tyre went straight over it.

salpone · 01-13-2018, 02:53 PM

what is it?

Greyfox · 01-13-2018, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by salpone

what is it?

From the wavy pattern, I'm going with part of a car key.

mjn77 · 01-13-2018, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Greyfox

From the wavy pattern, I'm going with part of a car key.

Yup. Somebody's car key.

rohitsja · 01-13-2018, 07:07 PM

Changed my thrust arms and sway bar end links!!!

M3nic · 01-13-2018, 07:13 PM

Gave it a hug and kiss I love it

Hannibal4444 · 01-13-2018, 09:13 PM

Installed AEM meth kit!

GRUESOM3 · 01-17-2018, 10:59 AM

New steering wheel

gT-BMW · 01-17-2018, 12:17 PM

oooo thats a sexy steering wheel

tcphoto · 01-17-2018, 12:28 PM

Just admired it after a dusting of snow...unusual in the South.

Adieu · 01-18-2018, 04:43 AM

Power steering fluid flush (topside diy)

335d, ps tank labels the system as being of the "atf only" variety

Took almost full 1 gallon of Walmart Supertech DEX3 ($12) to flush out the burnt coffee to frothy hot chocolate to cloudy tussin to finally clean red ATF

Method: 60 cc catheter syringe, syphon out tank and refill, close start car spin steering wheel back and forth from lock to lock like 8 times, turn off, repeat....

Drains ~500ml per round

Change in steering: EXTREME

Adieu · 01-18-2018, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mecheng77

Performed a transmission drain and fill on GM Trans. The car only has 104,000km and the fluid was not that dirty but the 1-2 shift is a bit smoother.

I used a ramp and then jacked the rear until the car was level. The best way to check for level is put a magnetic level on the pan, I also checked for level in the trunk as it flat. None of the body panels are level, so those can be misleading.

For those living in Canada, Canadian Tire carries Dexron VI and it states that it is licensed by GM to produce it. It is $7 / L, much better than the $15/L BMW wants.

Even walmart has DEXRON 6 (and Mercon LV for the ZF 6hp trannies)

Adieu · 01-18-2018, 05:22 AM

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yeah i just had to try the new ps4s

after a 5min drive in pouring rain they seem a lot louder up to 30km/h then my stock rfts i hope the noise improves because these are supposed to be a lot better than the rfts in every way ...

You want quiet, get goflat Pirellis.... sooo smooth

Albeit they don't last for shit though lol (although they die non-catastrophic and can be driven a few miles at 20-30mph with 0 psi despite not being RFT badged)

Greyfox · 01-18-2018, 06:19 PM

Picked up four 8gb usb drives to put 2018-1 navigation update on for the CIC retrofit.

Adieu · 01-19-2018, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by F22_Raptor

Got an alignment and 4 new tires.
I finally ditched my offbrand (Minerva) run flats after 35k.

I went for Goodyear Eagle rsa. The ride and handling is such and improvement over the RFTs. No more road noise, better grip and more comfort. I wish I hade made the switch from day 1!
I also got nitrogen in my tires. I'll see if it actually makes a difference, but hey, for $50 it's worth a try.

Wth????

You found tires that lasted 35k on an E90????

...or is that kilometers and/or a 320 and/or unstaggered and religiously rotated?

Dan Bilzerian · 01-19-2018, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Adieu

Wth????

You found tires that lasted 35k on an E90????

...or is that kilometers and/or a 320 and/or unstaggered and religiously rotated?

My Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 Plus tires lasted I think 35xxx miles. That's one hell of a tire!

Stage5Lurker · 01-19-2018, 07:27 AM

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Well since I'm going to be doing a CiC retro on my car and going to go ahead and update the controller, I got the console trim piece.

Since I'm tired of the existing "wood" center console trim, I'm going to cover the new one in leather. Just finished making my first draft template for cutting the leather.

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Originally Posted by Greyfox

Well since I'm going to be doing a CiC retro on my car and going to go ahead and update the controller, I got the console trim piece.

Since I'm tired of the existing "wood" center console trim, I'm going to cover the new one in leather. Just finished making my first draft template for cutting the leather.

Can we get a diy outta this?!

01-12-2018, 11:03 AM	#5743
Shane335 Banned 64 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 07 335i E90, E36 M3 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Warrenton Va iTrader: (0)	I tackled the oil pan gasket and trans filter and pcv upgrade. found a leak in the turbo oil line. luckly I had a few spare ones at the shop. I also put some 20mm spacers on the rear and 12mm up front. it was a long day. started at 9am finished at 10pm. Last edited by Shane335; 01-13-2018 at 08:38 AM.. Reason: adding pics
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01-12-2018, 10:12 PM	#5745
AFLRO Private 152 Rep 67 Posts Drives: E90 335i, F87 M2C, G12 750i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Navarre, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW 750i xDrive [0.00] 2020 BMW M2C [0.00] 2011 BMW 335i [0.00]	Pulled the trigger on a set of 437M wheels. Unfortunately, the stock 255/35s rub in the front, so I'll be getting 235s. The rear 275s seem fine for now. Attached Images __________________ 2011 E90 335i Black Sapphire Metallic w/ Black Dakota 6MT 2020 F87 M2 Competition Hockenheim Silver w/ Black Dakota & Blue Stitching DCT 2020 G12 750i xDrive Alpine White w/ Cognac Leather Automatic
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01-12-2018, 10:46 PM	#5746
ny325 Brigadier General 895 Rep 3,141 Posts Drives: Jet Black E90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gridlock iTrader: (0)	Washed off all the salt from last week's snow storm.
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01-13-2018, 10:23 AM	#5748
mjn77 Lieutenant Colonel 1073 Rep 1,957 Posts Drives: E90 M3 LCI Jerez Black Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Herts, UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Got a puncture on the motorway Found the object But it wasn't until i went to the tyre shop and discovered just what it was! Can only assume that the front tyre flicked it up and then my rear tyre went straight over it. __________________ // E90 M3 LCI DCT in Jerez Black with Fox Red Leather // Alcantara Trim // ST XTA Coilovers // 1.75 Exhaust Mod // Pinnacle Undertray // @jerez.black.e90.m3 // Euro Alpine Road Trips 2014 2016 2017 2018 2019 2022
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01-13-2018, 02:53 PM	#5749
salpone Second Lieutenant 125 Rep 220 Posts Drives: Bmw E92 320d Msport Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: italia iTrader: (0)	what is it?
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01-13-2018, 07:07 PM	#5752
rohitsja MUHAAHAA 233 Rep 609 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 xDrive40i/ 09 E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NC iTrader: (2)	Changed my thrust arms and sway bar end links!!!
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M3nic Private 5 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 328xi Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Gave it a hug and kiss I love it
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01-13-2018, 09:13 PM	#5754
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01-17-2018, 10:59 AM	#5755
GRUESOM3 Major 1092 Rep 1,318 Posts Drives: 3 NA cars and 1 Turbo car Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (4)	New steering wheel Attached Images
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01-17-2018, 12:17 PM	#5756
gT-BMW Lieutenant 203 Rep 437 Posts Drives: 06' 325i 6spd Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	oooo thats a sexy steering wheel
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01-17-2018, 12:28 PM	#5757
tcphoto Brigadier General 3537 Rep 3,047 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	Just admired it after a dusting of snow...unusual in the South. Attached Images
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01-18-2018, 04:43 AM	#5758
Adieu First Lieutenant 73 Rep 349 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: socal iTrader: (0)	Power steering fluid flush (topside diy) 335d, ps tank labels the system as being of the "atf only" variety Took almost full 1 gallon of Walmart Supertech DEX3 ($12) to flush out the burnt coffee to frothy hot chocolate to cloudy tussin to finally clean red ATF Method: 60 cc catheter syringe, syphon out tank and refill, close start car spin steering wheel back and forth from lock to lock like 8 times, turn off, repeat.... Drains ~500ml per round Change in steering: EXTREME
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01-18-2018, 06:19 PM	#5761
Greyfox Colonel 1208 Rep 2,835 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi E91 - 330k+ (miles) Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	Picked up four 8gb usb drives to put 2018-1 navigation update on for the CIC retrofit.
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