What did you do to your car today?

porsche959 · 07-16-2019, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MEN54

Painted brake calipers lime green

Nice. How easy was that? Did you just remove the caliper and paint it?? How long did it take.

RealJ22 · 07-16-2019, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by porsche959

Nice. How easy was that? Did you just remove the caliper and paint it?? How long did it take.

You never really have to remove the caliper to do this. Just mask well. Fresh brakes help so you do not ruin the paint changing them.

I finally got my replacement rear bumper yesterday. Car will be dipped today

phillycx · 07-16-2019, 03:57 PM

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These cars eat oil. Just add a quart and relax.

disagree.

my car goes between 7500 mile changes without adding oil, and with only a quarter drop in the oil level on the dash.

according to the dealer it has an oil pan leak.

My car has an oil pan leak and between 7500 mile oil changes I generally add 3/4 quart of oil. Mine must be worse than yours. 😣 I add oil as soon as it drops, but I've read that you shouldn't add oil until the "add 1 quart" warning pops up.

moseyondown · 07-16-2019, 06:44 PM

Changed the rear ABS sensors and included spacers this time on an '06... unfortunately the light stayed on though so maybe I need new rings

ajsmithvmi · 07-16-2019, 08:00 PM

Tested my Accumulator!

Should keep everything nice and lubricated during sustained cornering.

RealJ22 · 07-16-2019, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by moseyondown

Changed the rear ABS sensors and included spacers this time on an '06... unfortunately the light stayed on though so maybe I need new rings

Any issues with the Speedo? Could be clock spring.

nsjames · 07-16-2019, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by phillycx

My car has an oil pan leak and between 7500 mile oil changes I generally add 3/4 quart of oil. Mine must be worse than yours. 😣 I add oil as soon as it drops, but I've read that you shouldn't add oil until the "add 1 quart" warning pops up.

even with an oil pan leak, an ESS sensor leak and a valvetronic motor gasket leak I never had to add oil between changes.
honestly I'm 4500 miles into this oil change and the level hasn't dropped yet.

agree that you should wait until it's a full quart low.
the sensor is not that accurate so it can't be relied on to give an accurate 1/4 quart measurement.

nsjames · 07-16-2019, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ajsmithvmi

Tested my Accumulator!

Should keep everything nice and lubricated during sustained cornering.

that's just nasty.

details? build thread?

RealJ22 · 07-16-2019, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

M3 Fenders are a direct bolt on. They run just over $300 on eBay. However.. In my experience with them, the passenger sidemarker won't clip into the slots, putting moderate pressure resulted in bending the fender in slightly. It couldn't have been the thickness of the paint since the drivers side clipped in just fine. Right now I'm running around with electrical tape covering the holes until I can find a fix

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Ran into that issue with mine. They fit like shit. The first set was used and someone already fucked it up.

ajsmithvmi · 07-16-2019, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by nsjames

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Originally Posted by ajsmithvmi

Tested my Accumulator!

Should keep everything nice and lubricated during sustained cornering.

that's just nasty.

details? build thread?

I don't have a full build thread just posts here and there.

a full build thread would just be 90% me swearing.

I plan on LS swapping the car in the fall, I should do a build thread on that. or not, depending on how sacrilegious that is.

moseyondown · 07-16-2019, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by RealJ22

Any issues with the Speedo? Could be clock spring.

It was all over the place until I changed the sensors and added the spacer... now the speedo seems about right but I'm getting left and right codes. I don't know much more so I was going to try the rings and cross my fingers

I hadn't heard of the clock spring causing the ABS light, I also have DSC light and brake light.

Here are the codes from INPA:

5D B6 60 01 28 66 06 00 29 00 04
5D C3 E0 01 28 66 06 03 08 00 04

maxx88 · 07-17-2019, 09:07 AM

Few weeks ago, I've had almost the same replacement and in my case - it was much harder, so long story short the only thing that helped me a lot was Tap and Die set (one of these: https://cozyhousetoday.com/best-tap-die-set-review/), with all the screwing tools it has in it, it became much easier and pretty smooth. I take it everywhere I go with my babe on the wheels.

maxx88 · 07-17-2019, 09:08 AM

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It was all over the place until I changed the sensors and added the spacer... now the speedo seems about right but I'm getting left and right codes. I don't know much more so I was going to try the rings and cross my fingers

I hadn't heard of the clock spring causing the ABS light, I also have DSC light and brake light.

Here are the codes from INPA:

5D B6 60 01 28 66 06 00 29 00 04
5D C3 E0 01 28 66 06 03 08 00 04

Is it the first time like that?

colorado.e9x · 07-17-2019, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by RealJ22

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M3 Fenders are a direct bolt on. They run just over $300 on eBay. However.. In my experience with them, the passenger sidemarker won't clip into the slots, putting moderate pressure resulted in bending the fender in slightly. It couldn't have been the thickness of the paint since the drivers side clipped in just fine. Right now I'm running around with electrical tape covering the holes until I can find a fix

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Ran into that issue with mine. They fit like shit. The first set was used and someone already fucked it up.

Did you get them to fit? I've tried filing the end of mine down and still nothing

RealJ22 · 07-17-2019, 02:48 PM

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Did you get them to fit? I've tried filing the end of mine down and still nothing

They fit in just fine. I just do not think they are ever coming back out!

colorado.e9x · 07-17-2019, 06:42 PM

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Did you get them to fit? I've tried filing the end of mine down and still nothing

They fit in just fine. I just do not think they are ever coming back out!

Well at least they fit in! Looks like you're gonna have to do one hell of a tape job when paint rolls around!

RealJ22 · 07-17-2019, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

Well at least they fit in! Looks like you're gonna have to do one hell of a tape job when paint rolls around!

Yes

I hate taping!!!!

Here are some updated ones as well. Too hot to be working on this stuff.

colorado.e9x · 07-18-2019, 01:16 AM

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Well at least they fit in! Looks like you're gonna have to do one hell of a tape job when paint rolls around!

Yes

I hate taping!!!!

Here are some updated ones as well. Too hot to be working on this stuff.

You and me both

It looks good, I'm really digging the color!

colorado.e9x · 07-18-2019, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Barrique91

Mounted and installed 6.5" led lights. I'm sure it's not a mod for everyone but it is extremely useful where I live. In love with them and I actually like the way that they look on the car to my surprise.

Did you wire them to the fogs or a separate switch?

Barrique91 · 07-18-2019, 07:24 AM

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Mounted and installed 6.5" led lights. I'm sure it's not a mod for everyone but it is extremely useful where I live. In love with them and I actually like the way that they look on the car to my surprise.

Did you wire them to the fogs or a separate switch?

Wired to high beams

em5ive · 07-18-2019, 09:15 AM

Progress on my car's wrap.

RealJ22 · 07-18-2019, 03:39 PM

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Progress on my car's wrap.

Looks good man!

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maxx88 Banned 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: E91 Join Date: May 2019 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Few weeks ago, I've had almost the same replacement and in my case - it was much harder, so long story short the only thing that helped me a lot was Tap and Die set (one of these: https://cozyhousetoday.com/best-tap-die-set-review/), with all the screwing tools it has in it, it became much easier and pretty smooth. I take it everywhere I go with my babe on the wheels.
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