What did you do to your car today?

chris_flies · 06-07-2021, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by nsjames

mid ohio is 20 minutes from me and I've never done a track day in my pile.

I need to rectify that.

Yes you do! Mid-Ohio is an awesome track, beautiful area, too.

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Originally Posted by 2one3E90

Before u swap it. Keep tracking it with the auto for fun

There's very little fun to be had with it

I had it all at Mid-Ohio that weekend. I will admit though, being able to focus down onto braking and turning offered a nice new perspective...

nsjames · 06-07-2021, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by chris_flies

Yes you do! Mid-Ohio is an awesome track, beautiful area, too.
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don't tell anyone.

everyone thinks ohio is terrible and I'm 100% fine with that.

E92_William · 06-07-2021, 09:57 AM

Replaced transmission fluid/filter and transfer case fluid and lost 5 years worth of brain life.

Transmission fill plug was stripped and over torqued so I had to chisel it out for ages to this point it came out.

Transfer case bolts were both stupid difficult to access due to the fact the xdrive system in this chassis is 110% an afterthought so no regards were made to servicing and makes every job harder in whatever area an xi component is. Had to remove a 14mm hex and use a crowfoot to get stuff out.

Transfer case had close to no fluid inside so that's great. Then struggled for ages to get the bracket and 18mm in place. Fun weekend.

F13.KENN · 06-07-2021, 09:57 AM

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Believe my auto trans is on its way out. Flashed v5 2+ e40 today and the car is slipping in 5th gear and didnt want to go into 6th sometimes on the highway. Also didnt like going into 4th sometimes too.

New trans fluid as of 4.5k miles ago and did a complete seal, solenoid, etc... service about 37k miles ago.

Hmm? What was the mileage on the transmission when you did the service (37.k ago).

About 160k miles. Just hit 198k miles this morning

Gregrobin · 06-07-2021, 09:59 AM

Did some reading on how to do MHD pulls/logs and gave it a try yesterday. Not sure I know what I am doing, but on the live boost monitor I saw 18.7, in the log I saw upper 14s. Oil temp never got higher than 235. IAT was around 115.

MHD Stage 1+, is this normal, low, high?

335IE90 · 06-07-2021, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

You can also modify M3 tension strut bushings to fit xi tension struts. The cost of a set of used arms and new bushings was equivalent to a new set of arms with stock bushings in my application. If youd like to give it a try I can give you my old arms to mess around with 335IE90

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Yea I figured that after the fact does anyone know who's makes front arms for the x drive

https://www.harrisonmotorsports.com/...rust-arms.html

Thank you feuer and thanks for the offer I think I might just order a set of lemforder front end from fcp and rebuild my current arms

ryan stewart · 06-07-2021, 10:53 AM

Cut a check for a $980 windshield replacement (OEM). No new toys for a bit.

BSM n54iS · 06-07-2021, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ryan stewart

Cut a check for a $980 windshield replacement (OEM). No new toys for a bit.

$1K?!?!

Is it really that much gd, I've been having a replacement in the back of my mind.. it got pushed a little further back just now

E92_William · 06-07-2021, 11:14 AM

You could have taken the windshield from my parts car e90 for pennies compared to that lol. It was super clear

JonOhh · 06-07-2021, 11:30 AM

Noticed something odd about my second 330i project car.

Whenever it sits for over a week, it goes into some deep sleep and will not unlock or lock with the remote- once I unlock it manually with the key (causing the lights to flash signaling it's been unlocked) The remote then works for the remainder of that week.

I'm charged the battery, but maybe it's low? I don't know it's just interesting behavior.

2one3E90 · 06-07-2021, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by E92_William

You could have taken the windshield from my parts car e90 for pennies compared to that lol. It was super clear

Yeah but no one is nearby. Florida is so lit tho. Did u get my coffee box yet?

E92_William · 06-07-2021, 12:39 PM

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You could have taken the windshield from my parts car e90 for pennies compared to that lol. It was super clear

Yeah but no one is nearby. Florida is so lit tho. Did u get my coffee box yet?

Yes I did this morning while I was working on the car. Surprisingly well packed for a coffee box lol thanks

2one3E90 · 06-07-2021, 12:46 PM

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You could have taken the windshield from my parts car e90 for pennies compared to that lol. It was super clear

Yeah but no one is nearby. Florida is so lit tho. Did u get my coffee box yet?

Yes I did this morning while I was working on the car. Surprisingly well packed for a coffee box lol thanks

Good condition everything?

E92_William · 06-07-2021, 12:47 PM

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You could have taken the windshield from my parts car e90 for pennies compared to that lol. It was super clear

Yeah but no one is nearby. Florida is so lit tho. Did u get my coffee box yet?

Yes I did this morning while I was working on the car. Surprisingly well packed for a coffee box lol thanks

Good condition everything?

Yes perfect. Surprised the starter didn't crush anything

2one3E90 · 06-07-2021, 12:48 PM

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You could have taken the windshield from my parts car e90 for pennies compared to that lol. It was super clear

Yeah but no one is nearby. Florida is so lit tho. Did u get my coffee box yet?

Yes I did this morning while I was working on the car. Surprisingly well packed for a coffee box lol thanks

Good condition everything?

Yes perfect. Surprised the starter didn't crush anything

I packaged servers/tape drives for my dads business back then. The big one is broke but im sure u can put one in and it will work.

feuer · 06-07-2021, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SCS55

Hmm? What was the mileage on the transmission when you did the service (37.k ago).

That’s little irrelevant. Biggest factor is how it was used.

feuer · 06-07-2021, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by E92_William

Replaced transmission fluid/filter and transfer case fluid and lost 5 years worth of brain life.

Transmission fill plug was stripped and over torqued so I had to chisel it out for ages to this point it came out.

Transfer case bolts were both stupid difficult to access due to the fact the xdrive system in this chassis is 110% an afterthought so no regards were made to servicing and makes every job harder in whatever area an xi component is. Had to remove a 14mm hex and use a crowfoot to get stuff out.

Transfer case had close to no fluid inside so that's great. Then struggled for ages to get the bracket and 18mm in place. Fun weekend.

Happens all the time on xdrive.

E92_William · 06-07-2021, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by feuer

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Originally Posted by E92_William

Replaced transmission fluid/filter and transfer case fluid and lost 5 years worth of brain life.

Transmission fill plug was stripped and over torqued so I had to chisel it out for ages to this point it came out.

Transfer case bolts were both stupid difficult to access due to the fact the xdrive system in this chassis is 110% an afterthought so no regards were made to servicing and makes every job harder in whatever area an xi component is. Had to remove a 14mm hex and use a crowfoot to get stuff out.

Transfer case had close to no fluid inside so that's great. Then struggled for ages to get the bracket and 18mm in place. Fun weekend.

Happens all the time on xdrive.

I would like to say I'm done but looks like I'll be down there soon again since the mount bushing is cracking

at least think I got the trick to get it in next time

E92_William · 06-07-2021, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

The weirdest thing just happened to me..
Was accelerating through a corner when my headlights started flickering, my radio went off, and my 4x4 & brake light came on (again). Any clues? Cant pull codes rn

Kinda what happened when my servomotor took a shit except for light flicker and radio bs just a jolt. Couldn't actuate the motor on ista, replaced it and I could then the used one stopped working too lol. Probably dead end without knowing codes

colorado.e9x · 06-07-2021, 05:24 PM

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The weirdest thing just happened to me..
Was accelerating through a corner when my headlights started flickering, my radio went off, and my 4x4 & brake light came on (again). Any clues? Cant pull codes rn

Kinda what happened when my servomotor took a shit except for light flicker and radio bs just a jolt. Couldn't actuate the motor on ista, replaced it and I could then the used one stopped working too lol. Probably dead end without knowing codes

My small disa is completely dead I just dont want to deal with the manifold again to bother rebuilding it again lol. I'll pull codes tonight maybe. It went completely back to normal after a quick restart. It's been doing the 4x4 thing intermittently for the last couple weeks but this is the first time its done that

Also.. Thinking its time to refresh the transmission. Anyone here have experience with that? GA6HP19Z

E92inNC · 06-07-2021, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan stewart

Cut a check for a $980 windshield replacement (OEM). No new toys for a bit.

Jesus is there gold dust in the windshield. Mine was $330 last year at the dealership.

unrulyteach · 06-07-2021, 06:43 PM

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Cut a check for a $980 windshield replacement (OEM). No new toys for a bit.

Jesus is there gold dust in the windshield. Mine was $330 last year at the dealership.

Insurance didn't cover it?

06-07-2021, 09:57 AM	#17581
E92_William Captain 1376 Rep 875 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 328xi Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Replaced transmission fluid/filter and transfer case fluid and lost 5 years worth of brain life. Transmission fill plug was stripped and over torqued so I had to chisel it out for ages to this point it came out. Transfer case bolts were both stupid difficult to access due to the fact the xdrive system in this chassis is 110% an afterthought so no regards were made to servicing and makes every job harder in whatever area an xi component is. Had to remove a 14mm hex and use a crowfoot to get stuff out. Transfer case had close to no fluid inside so that's great. Then struggled for ages to get the bracket and 18mm in place. Fun weekend. Attached Images __________________ Airplane Mechanic BMW Masochist
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Gregrobin Captain 583 Rep 603 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 335i Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Vir ginny ya iTrader: (0)	Did some reading on how to do MHD pulls/logs and gave it a try yesterday. Not sure I know what I am doing, but on the live boost monitor I saw 18.7, in the log I saw upper 14s. Oil temp never got higher than 235. IAT was around 115. MHD Stage 1+, is this normal, low, high? __________________ VRSF Performance Intake Kit / XS Power Charge Pipe V2 / ARM 5" Intercooler FMIC / MHD Stage 2 V10 / FTP N54 PCV Valve / VRSF 3" Catless Downpipes / xHP Stage 1
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ryan stewart Major 2239 Rep 1,347 Posts Drives: 2008 328it Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Cut a check for a $980 windshield replacement (OEM). No new toys for a bit.
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E92_William Captain 1376 Rep 875 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 328xi Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	You could have taken the windshield from my parts car e90 for pennies compared to that lol. It was super clear __________________ Airplane Mechanic BMW Masochist
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JonOhh Captain 683 Rep 736 Posts Drives: 06' 330i Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama iTrader: (0) Garage List 1999 BMW M3 [10.00] 2013 Fiat 500c Abarth [0.00] 1985 Fiat/Bertone X1/9 [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i [0.00]	Noticed something odd about my second 330i project car. Whenever it sits for over a week, it goes into some deep sleep and will not unlock or lock with the remote- once I unlock it manually with the key (causing the lights to flash signaling it's been unlocked) The remote then works for the remainder of that week. I'm charged the battery, but maybe it's low? I don't know it's just interesting behavior.
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