What did you do to your car today?

beamerpatrol@gmail.com · 09-18-2021, 09:59 AM

Well I Replaced my Coolant Reservoir, the always breakable bleeder hose & the top radiator hose. Got a new Radiator coming this week because I figured just replace that too & all the hoses. since the bleeder line broke recently & left me stuck like chuck.i figure do it all so I'll be better safe than sorry. I also will be replacing my oil filter housing gasket. I just noticed some oil around it.

colorado.e9x · 09-18-2021, 10:00 AM

kazbek1 its lighting like this that makes me realize how bad I need a paint correction.. Did not realize how much overspray there was on my doors. Anyways, here's a quick pic for ya

fazm · 09-18-2021, 03:45 PM

I replaced my cabin air filter and stared at my block for a bit to hunt for oil leaks.

I have a question: I noticed my headlights weren't level, so I set out to adjust them. As I got the headlights level, I went back to running lights, and they were now off. So were high beams by the same amount. So I leveled the running lights. Now, running lights and high beams are level and where they seem like they should be, and headlights are off (right is higher).

Is the universe telling me to just run my high beams all the time?

Twix · 09-18-2021, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by fazm

I replaced my cabin air filter and stared at my block for a bit to hunt for oil leaks.

I have a question: I noticed my headlights weren't level, so I set out to adjust them. As I got the headlights level, I went back to running lights, and they were now off. So were high beams by the same amount. So I leveled the running lights. Now, running lights and high beams are level and where they seem like they should be, and headlights are off (right is higher).

Is the universe telling me to just run my high beams all the time?

Absolutely not! The drivers side lamp should be lower and pointing slightly inboard compared to the curb side

tcphoto · 09-18-2021, 04:36 PM

Do you not have self adjusting headlights? If so, I would check the bracket on the driver side control arm because it may have come loose.

fazm · 09-18-2021, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Twix

Absolutely not! The drivers side lamp should be lower and pointing slightly inboard compared to the curb side

Ah! Super helpful. Okay, tonight I'll tweak them both.

Re: self-levelling - not that I know of? I just have a white hex key thing I can use to lower/raise each side.

But I can google the recommended headlight pattern.

Lastly: I was 100% joking about high beams. I HATE seeing drivers do that.

Bavarian Tech · 09-18-2021, 07:04 PM

Replace trans selector o ring

Zacaustin · 09-18-2021, 07:59 PM

Today I fixed my windows ! So they roll up and down now ! Fixed my AC and Changed cigarette liter fuse! Although my thermostat has stuck open

got the parts on the way for that though!

kazbek1 · 09-18-2021, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

kazbek1 its lighting like this that makes me realize how bad I need a paint correction.. Did not realize how much overspray there was on my doors. Anyways, here's a quick pic for ya

Looks great, man! What wheels are those?

Welcome to NBA Jam · 09-18-2021, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 2one3E90

im in fcking ocean

Submarine mod?

colorado.e9x · 09-18-2021, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kazbek1

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

kazbek1 its lighting like this that makes me realize how bad I need a paint correction.. Did not realize how much overspray there was on my doors. Anyways, here's a quick pic for ya

Looks great, man! What wheels are those?

Thanks man appreciate it

Rotiform WGR 18x9.5 Square, 235/40 on Toyo Extensa HP IIs.

Got the set for $150, payed $75 to get a cracked one repaired and have been using them for the last year. Got them so cheap because he curbed them pretty bad on top of the crack

kazbek1 · 09-18-2021, 08:20 PM

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Thanks man appreciate it

Rotiform WGR 18x9.5 Square, 235/40 on Toyo Extensa HP IIs.

Got the set for $150, payed $75 to get a cracked one repaired and have been using them for the last year. Got them so cheap because he curbed them pretty bad on top of the crack

Damnnnnnn, what a steal. I'm looking for a clean 5 spoke design and these look sharp!

Efthreeoh · 09-18-2021, 08:52 PM

The Z4...

Oil change
Tire rotation
New engine air filter

I know, boring. But hey, it's an N52; it doesn't break.

2one3E90 · 09-18-2021, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Welcome to NBA Jam

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Originally Posted by 2one3E90

im in fcking ocean

Submarine mod?

YAS BICH

bmw335ie90 · 09-18-2021, 10:01 PM

Put the kitty back on. Didn't have replacement bellhousing bolts at the time for the bracket so I just went ahead and installed without.

Then a few weeks later I got paranoid about not having the bracket so I jimmy rigged it back on by cutting off the upper stud. That way I could be lazy and install the bracket without removing the O2 sensor. Ended up not being able get a nut and bolt on the upper mount cause its hella tight so I'm just rocking it with one bolt on the cat bracket. I guess one bolt is better than none.....

Mister_R · 09-18-2021, 11:52 PM

Mixing it up a bit...

Matt Z · 09-19-2021, 12:20 AM

Performed an oil change and replaced the cabin microfilter. It now has 210,035 miles on the clock! I also gave it a quick wash.

E93Dude · 09-19-2021, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Zacaustin

Today I fixed my windows ! So they roll up and down now ! Fixed my AC and Changed cigarette liter fuse! Although my thermostat has stuck open

got the parts on the way for that though!

Damn, man...you're an animal with your new ride. Fixing a dead battery, window regulators, AC, cig lighter.... Get that thing looking nice and post a pic.

Efthreeoh · 09-19-2021, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt Z

Performed an oil change and replaced the cabin microfilter. It now has 210,035 miles on the clock! I also gave it a quick wash.

Love those ESCO stands...

E93Dude · 09-19-2021, 12:55 PM

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Love those ESCO stands...

Ha. I was thinking the same thing. They've been on my list of things to get.

Welcome to NBA Jam · 09-19-2021, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw335ie90

Put the kitty back on. Didn't have replacement bellhousing bolts at the time for the bracket so I just went ahead and installed without.

Then a few weeks later I got paranoid about not having the bracket so I jimmy rigged it back on by cutting off the upper stud. That way I could be lazy and install the bracket without removing the O2 sensor. Ended up not being able get a nut and bolt on the upper mount cause its hella tight so I'm just rocking it with one bolt on the cat bracket. I guess one bolt is better than none.....

This view is so helpful. It looks like you can replace the downstream O2 sensor without removing the cats!

JonOhh · 09-19-2021, 02:14 PM

I just wanna give a shout-out to Hoody007 for being an absolute lifesaver and overnighting me his Enet cable for me to get our 235i sorted out before having to head back to school. Wouldn't have been possible without him.

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beamerpatrol@gmail.com New Member 6 Rep 6 Posts Drives: E90 328i Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 535i [10.00]	Well I Replaced my Coolant Reservoir, the always breakable bleeder hose & the top radiator hose. Got a new Radiator coming this week because I figured just replace that too & all the hoses. since the bleeder line broke recently & left me stuck like chuck.i figure do it all so I'll be better safe than sorry. I also will be replacing my oil filter housing gasket. I just noticed some oil around it. Attached Images
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colorado.e9x eBay Special 3479 Rep 3,139 Posts Drives: E90 330xi Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Western Slope, Colorado iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 330xi [10.00] 2007 BMW 328xi [9.50]	kazbek1 its lighting like this that makes me realize how bad I need a paint correction.. Did not realize how much overspray there was on my doors. Anyways, here's a quick pic for ya Attached Images __________________ Common sense is a flower that does not bloom in everyone's garden
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09-18-2021, 03:45 PM	#18681
fazm First Lieutenant 627 Rep 352 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW E91 xDrive Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (2)	I replaced my cabin air filter and stared at my block for a bit to hunt for oil leaks. I have a question: I noticed my headlights weren't level, so I set out to adjust them. As I got the headlights level, I went back to running lights, and they were now off. So were high beams by the same amount. So I leveled the running lights. Now, running lights and high beams are level and where they seem like they should be, and headlights are off (right is higher). Is the universe telling me to just run my high beams all the time?
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tcphoto Brigadier General 3970 Rep 3,194 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	Do you not have self adjusting headlights? If so, I would check the bracket on the driver side control arm because it may have come loose. __________________
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09-18-2021, 07:04 PM	#18685
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Zacaustin New Member 3 Rep 8 Posts Drives: Bmw 335i Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0)	Today I fixed my windows ! So they roll up and down now ! Fixed my AC and Changed cigarette liter fuse! Although my thermostat has stuck open got the parts on the way for that though!
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Efthreeoh General 18672 Rep 19,445 Posts Drives: The E90 + Z4 Coupe & Z3 R'ster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	The Z4... Oil change Tire rotation New engine air filter I know, boring. But hey, it's an N52; it doesn't break. __________________ A manual transmission can be set to "comfort", "sport", and "track" modes simply by the technique and speed at which you shift it; it doesn't need "modes", modes are for manumatics that try to behave like a real 3-pedal manual transmission. If you can money-shift it, it's a manual transmission. "Yeah, but NO ONE puts an automatic trans shift knob on a manual transmission."
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bmw335ie90 Lieutenant 544 Rep 441 Posts Drives: 2011 335i M Sport Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Norcal iTrader: (0)	Put the kitty back on. Didn't have replacement bellhousing bolts at the time for the bracket so I just went ahead and installed without. Then a few weeks later I got paranoid about not having the bracket so I jimmy rigged it back on by cutting off the upper stud. That way I could be lazy and install the bracket without removing the O2 sensor. Ended up not being able get a nut and bolt on the upper mount cause its hella tight so I'm just rocking it with one bolt on the cat bracket. I guess one bolt is better than none.....
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09-18-2021, 11:52 PM	#18694
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09-19-2021, 12:20 AM	#18695
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