[codeterrorist]

Switched from runflats on the X1... holy driving-over-clouds!
The difference is night and day.

Will be doing the same for my 3 series, this one will have an even more noticeable impact (pun intended).

And got the 3 series back from the shop after noticing oil drips a few days ago. Haven't seen oil leaks on it since I picked it up brand new in 2011. So this VCG was on it's way out long time ago. I only have 57,000 kilometers on it.

[Serf27]

Originally Posted by apexit4

Finally got around to cleaning up my pitted and faded headlights. Bought a Sylvania headlight polish kit but in the end decided to do it differently based on some research I had done. Progressively worked my way from 400 to 600 to 800 grit. Oddly 800 took the longest to get the sanding just right. And thats where I decided to change things up. Ive heard great things about 2k clear coat and decided to use it instead of the protective coating in the Sylvania kit. Those coatings only seem to last (supposedly) a couple of years or so and I wanted a more permanent solution.

Overall, Im very pleased with the result. There is some orange peel that I have to buff out but I need to do more research and work up the courage to start sanding the results of 6 hours of my time. Seems 2000 grit and compound/polish should do the trick but......yeah, I'm a little worried since its my first time with this.

Edit: Anyone have a cheap orbital buffer they can recommend? Thinking of getting one of the cheaper 7" buffers from Harbor Freight. Kicking myself for not thinking of picking one up this weekend with their 20% off coupon!

Looks great! And good decision going with 2K clear coat. That will last a long time.

You can remove the orange peel with 2K grit sand paper, as long as you have 3 coats of clear on there. You will basically be sanding off 1 coat to remove the orange peel.
The HF 7” buffer is great. I have it and have the 5” Random orbital buffer.
BUT, I don’t like using them on headlights, unless the bumper is removed because the wheel is too big to fit into the small areas.
I use a small 3” buffing pad attached to a drill.
I bought a kit similar to this one.
Holikme 20Piece Drill Brush Attachments Set, Scrub Pads & Sponge, Buffing Pads, Power Scrubber Brush with Extend Long Attachment, Car Polishing Pad Kit https://a.co/d/budZISd

Use some meguiars buffing compound and you can follow with meguiars polish.

[Badwolf1970]

Wheel strip and powder coat

[Wolf 335]

Originally Posted by Badwolf1970

Wheel strip and powder coat

Ouff looking nice with that color combo.

[Badwolf1970]

Originally Posted by Wolf 335

Ouff looking nice with that color combo.

Thank you, didn't want black as I didn't want to lose the wheels.

[Want_1]

Had my coolant expansion tank leaking for a few weeks now, and finally got around to replacing it.

Next up power steering tank and fluid, spark plugs and coil packs.

[fazm]

Originally Posted by Badwolf1970

Wheel strip and powder coat

Looks awesome! Wheels/car combo is perfect

The curves of the light and the fender make it look like you have some kind of side snorkel vent lol

[Cpet]

Picked it up from the shop. Had my 60k service done - full transmission service, front & rear diff fluid, transfer case fluid, and brake fluid. Car drove great beforehand, but it’s even better now. Shifts are barely noticeable!

[F13.KENN]

Arrived at tail of the dragon for mvading the dragon.

Bucketless stage 3 lpfp isnt a fan of the twisties, as expected. Also ever since i single turbod the car, the oil level has been reading VERY weird. Have no exact clue how much oil is in the car so uh just kinda sending it right now…

[2one3E90]

The car actually was accurate. I had only 6 miles left on the tank. And when I pulled to the gas station. It was right. 16 gallons right?

[Hoody007]

Whelp, I’m feeling like an idiot. Performed an emergency downshift to get away from an erratically driving Mustang, and got an SES light and slight misfire, both which went away about 2-3 min later. Car has been feeling a bit sluggish lately, but I attributed that to the switch to Summer gas.

Scanned codes, it's a cylinder 4 misfire. Given I’ve got a new Index 12 in there, the plugs have maybe 15K on them, and the nature of the fault, I’m inclined to think its ignition coils instead. Feeling like an idiot because these were the same symptoms which led me to replace my cylinder 3 Index 7 injector.

Lesson learned. Eldors on order. Disappointing really, as the coils have maybe 80K on them. The same model injectors lasted ~ 155K in my old 330Ci (same Delphi parts).

In a way I’m glad I replaced the 7, though, as I bought the 12 before prices got super outrageous...

[Badwolf1970]

Originally Posted by fazm

Looks awesome! Wheels/car combo is perfect

The curves of the light and the fender make it look like you have some kind of side snorkel vent lol

Originally Posted by fazm

Looks awesome! Wheels/car combo is perfect

The curves of the light and the fender make it look like you have some kind of side snorkel vent lol

That's just the reflection off the building opposite but I can see what you mean lol

[LORDD]

Got up early and got a aircon regas apparently it had nothing left in it. Next was to fit the black screw fasteners in the boot.Then started the mammoth task of the interior valet I’m convinced it has never been cleaned since it was new (12 years) long story after 6 hours all plastics are like new , carpets all hoovered so is headlining and all stains cleaned . I also fixed the passenger cupholder. Next I downloaded a new updated map for my nav and am awaiting my fsc code to come .Tommoz will be doing a leather clean and condition.

[Chomps89]

Got up early to finally fill her up with coolant and start it up. Changed the radiator, water pump, and thermostat. Only to find out my battery is DEAD. Pretty bummed about it. Hopefully it'll take a charge again. Called the dealer to see if the battery was under warranty.. which it is. But they want me to take the whole car in. Instead of just giving me a new battery. I would but the car is in pieces since I've been working on it.

[2one3E90]

Originally Posted by Hoody007

Whelp, I'm feeling like an idiot. Performed an emergency downshift to get away from an erratically driving Mustang, and got an SES light and slight misfire, both which went away about 2-3 min later. Car has been feeling a bit sluggish lately, but I attributed that to the switch to Summer gas.

Scanned codes, it's a cylinder 4 misfire. Given I've got a new Index 12 in there, the plugs have maybe 15K on them, and the nature of the fault, I'm inclined to think its ignition coils instead. Feeling like an idiot because these were the same symptoms which led me to replace my cylinder 3 Index 7 injector.

Lesson learned. Eldors on order. Disappointing really, as the coils have maybe 80K on them. The same model injectors lasted ~ 155K in my old 330Ci (same Delphi parts).

In a way I'm glad I replaced the 7, though, as I bought the 12 before prices got super outrageous...

wait wtf. Just mash on the brakes and slow down accordingly. Or did u downshift to speed away? U didnt blip it high enough?

[Hoody007]

Originally Posted by 2one3E90

wait wtf. Just mash on the brakes and slow down accordingly. Or did u downshift to speed away? U didnt blip it high enough?

Downshift to speed away. It’s an auto though, no rev matching needed...

Was in the 2nd to left lane, black Mustang to the left of me kept slamming on the brakes and erratically cutting over between lanes. Didn’t want to be behind the guy as he kept swerving between lanes. Best solution was to get away, plenty of space in front of me. Was going around 70-75, floored it to about 85 temporarily. Downshifted from 6-4 via the kickdown switch, revs were ~6500 RPM at the misfire per ISTA+.

[F13.KENN]

Well oil level started reading correctly again.. :

Got some possible "bad" news though. Got a ride in & also drove my friends 01' Porsche 911 at the dragon… seriously thinking of putting the e92 up for sale and getting one at the end of this year. Was very impressed with his car

[2one3E90]

Originally Posted by Hoody007

Downshift to speed away. It's an auto though, no rev matching needed...

Was in the 2nd to left lane, black Mustang to the left of me kept slamming on the brakes and erratically cutting over between lanes. Didn't want to be behind the guy as he kept swerving between lanes. Best solution was to get away, plenty of space in front of me. Was going around 70-75, floored it to about 85 temporarily. Downshifted from 6-4 via the kickdown switch, revs were ~6500 RPM at the misfire per ISTA+.

I love the auto kickdown switch. Its still a lil faster than me going from 6th to 3rd.

[Dave_e90]

Tackled the crank seal on my new to me 2007 335i e90. Wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Waiting on the oil pan gasket to come in and hardware. That will be this coming weekend to do list. Tomorrow I have the OBD dongle coming in so I can check the codes. Loving the platform so far!!!

[LORDD]

Updated my maps to the latest maps then went for drive to test. Next cleaned all glass took hrs the car has not been cleaned for years by p.o as child prints everywhere . Then cleaned the rear n/s wheel as was black from brake dust. She is looking good now . Ordered some microfibre cloths ready to clean the leather

[Buug959]

Originally Posted by LORDD

Updated my maps to the latest maps then went for drive to test. Next cleaned all glass took hrs the car has not been cleaned for years by p.o as child prints everywhere . Then cleaned the rear n/s wheel as was black from brake dust. She is looking good now . Ordered some microfibre cloths ready to clean the leather

[LORDD]

Originally Posted by Buug959

Pics as requested lol