What did you do to your car today?

shannon1 · 06-29-2021, 12:40 AM

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hey mate unfortunately no. I run a business doing all light related stuff. i sell these kit standalone. pm me if you're interested

PM sent.

jzx_andy · 06-29-2021, 10:00 PM

Fitted and coded a LCI climate control unit to my car that came out of an X1. My F82 M4 seats now have fully working seat heating functions. It appears that my car was pre-wired for seat heating, which I wasn't fully sure on until actually doing the job.

Also fitted some proper screws that have been missing from my front bumper for some time and messing with panel alignment.

shannon1 · 06-29-2021, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jzx_andy

Fitted and coded a LCI climate control unit to my car that came out of an X1. My F82 M4 seats now have fully working seat heating functions. It appears that my car was pre-wired for seat heating, which I wasn't fully sure on until actually doing the job.

Also fitted some proper screws that have been missing from my front bumper for some time and messing with panel alignment.

Nice. Any pics of your nice new seats

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jzx_andy · 06-30-2021, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by shannon1

Nice. Any pics of your nice new seats

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Aus335iguy · 06-30-2021, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jzx_andy

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Originally Posted by shannon1

Nice. Any pics of your nice new seats

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Man they look really sweet

ADEe92 · 06-30-2021, 06:51 AM

Indeed - look right at home in the e92. Not surprising considering the similarities between the e9x and F series.

Socket · 06-30-2021, 07:37 AM

Very nice

shannon1 · 06-30-2021, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jzx_andy

Very nice, looks great

Skoidat69 · 06-30-2021, 04:44 PM

Parked my car for 2 weeks while we go on vacation/road trip.

Socket · 07-01-2021, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Skoidat69

Parked my car for 2 weeks while we go on vacation/road trip.

Hahaha

E93_Savage · 07-01-2021, 04:37 AM

Ordered dtc30s and an upgraded pcv. Gapped my plugs for Saturdays install. Going to wash it eventually.

Aussieatlarge · 08-17-2021, 02:13 AM

Changed transmission fluid, seal tubes and adaptors and pan. Drained 3.1 liters of ATF and replaced it with 5 plus. Hoping this will cure the transmission slipping issue.

Changed engine oil and filter.

Replaced the oil filter and oil cooler manifold gaskets, also the spigot for the radiator hose. There was plenty of leaked oil over the front of the engine.

Replaced the rocker cover gasket.

Removed the inlet manifold and looked at the inlet ports. Holy smokes. They are carboned up. Will probably media blast them with walnut shells of I can find any in Sydney.

Looking for a oil catch can. Found this one at supercheap. What you think? https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

That was all. Car still on stands. Will manhandle the downpipes away from the frame rail, too close for my liking. Will put her down and go for a drive as soon as I have done (or not) the inlets.

Socket · 08-17-2021, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Aussieatlarge

Changed transmission fluid, seal tubes and adaptors and pan. Drained 3.1 liters of ATF and replaced it with 5 plus. Hoping this will cure the transmission slipping issue.

Changed engine oil and filter.

Replaced the oil filter and oil cooler manifold gaskets, also the spigot for the radiator hose. There was plenty of leaked oil over the front of the engine.

Replaced the rocker cover gasket.

Removed the inlet manifold and looked at the inlet ports. Holy smokes. They are carboned up. Will probably media blast them with walnut shells of I can find any in Sydney.

Looking for a oil catch can. Found this one at supercheap. What you think? https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

That was all. Car still on stands. Will manhandle the downpipes away from the frame rail, too close for my liking. Will put her down and go for a drive as soon as I have done (or not) the inlets.

Someone has been busy

Brule · 08-17-2021, 04:07 AM

4 inch exhaust 2.0
Adding a resonator and muffler.

Half way done.
1 days work so far got the resonator fully welded in an im up to the diff so far.

1 more to go.

Brule · 08-17-2021, 04:09 AM

attempt no.2 at photos.

Coupes33 · 08-18-2021, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Brule

4 inch exhaust 2.0
Adding a resonator and muffler.

Half way done.
1 days work so far got the resonator fully welded in an im up to the diff so far.

1 more to go.

It will interesting to see what it sounds like with the muffler and resonator. Was it getting too loud for you Brule.

Brule · 08-18-2021, 07:31 PM

Yea at low load it was too much mang sounds.

It is now quite as my old twin 2.5 inch with massive muffler.

Aussieatlarge · 08-29-2021, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Socket

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Originally Posted by Aussieatlarge

Changed transmission fluid, seal tubes and adaptors and pan. Drained 3.1 liters of ATF and replaced it with 5 plus. Hoping this will cure the transmission slipping issue.

Changed engine oil and filter.

Replaced the oil filter and oil cooler manifold gaskets, also the spigot for the radiator hose. There was plenty of leaked oil over the front of the engine.

Replaced the rocker cover gasket.

Removed the inlet manifold and looked at the inlet ports. Holy smokes. They are carboned up. Will probably media blast them with walnut shells of I can find any in Sydney.

Looking for a oil catch can. Found this one at supercheap. What you think? https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/...8;gclsrc=aw.ds

That was all. Car still on stands. Will manhandle the downpipes away from the frame rail, too close for my liking. Will put her down and go for a drive as soon as I have done (or not) the inlets.

Someone has been busy

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Originally Posted by Socket

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Originally Posted by Aussieatlarge

Changed transmission fluid, seal tubes and adaptors and pan. Drained 3.1 liters of ATF and replaced it with 5 plus. Hoping this will cure the transmission slipping issue.

Changed engine oil and filter.

Replaced the oil filter and oil cooler manifold gaskets, also the spigot for the radiator hose. There was plenty of leaked oil over the front of the engine.

Replaced the rocker cover gasket.

Removed the inlet manifold and looked at the inlet ports. Holy smokes. They are carboned up. Will probably media blast them with walnut shells of I can find any in Sydney.

Looking for a oil catch can. Found this one at supercheap. What you think? https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/...8;gclsrc=aw.ds

That was all. Car still on stands. Will manhandle the downpipes away from the frame rail, too close for my liking. Will put her down and go for a drive as soon as I have done (or not) the inlets.

Someone has been busy

Finally alive and well. Decided to walnut blast myself. Mixed results. My carbon was mooshy so the blasting did some of the job. Had to scrape and pick and dissolve but i was happy with the result.
Glad I did all three problematic gaskets and also replaced the water spigot on the head.

Never without issues. Was good on test drive until WOT then it threw low high fuel pressure reading and went into limp mode. Just as well it killed the engine because it was really lean for a split second. Internet says to "replace hpfp". My brain and pocket says "no way". Too coincidental.
Those who know the N54 or know me, know what the issue was. See attached. Took off fuel rail, addressed issue.

All good!! Purrs like a kitten.
Transmission is shifting well and no error messages. Fingers crossed.
Still goes like there is no tomorrow.

Socket · 08-29-2021, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Aussieatlarge

Finally alive and well. Decided to walnut blast myself. Mixed results. My carbon was mooshy so the blasting did some of the job. Had to scrape and pick and dissolve but i was happy with the result.
Glad I did all three problematic gaskets and also replaced the water spigot on the head.

Never without issues. Was good on test drive until WOT then it threw low high fuel pressure reading and went into limp mode. Just as well it killed the engine because it was really lean for a split second. Internet says to "replace hpfp". My brain and pocket says "no way". Too coincidental.
Those who know the N54 or know me, know what the issue was. See attached. Took off fuel rail, addressed issue.

All good!! Purrs like a kitten.
Transmission is shifting well and no error messages. Fingers crossed.
Still goes like there is no tomorrow.

Great feeling when everything is running smooth again after having a persistent problem...... whats the pic btw??

TSilver335i · 08-29-2021, 07:24 PM

Looks like some stray walnuts shells in the injector rail or similar?

Aussieatlarge · 08-30-2021, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TSilver335i

Looks like some stray walnuts shells in the injector rail or similar?

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Originally Posted by TSilver335i

Looks like some stray walnuts shells in the injector rail or similar?

Yup!!
Took her out for a shakedown today. Transmission is holding up, no slipping, limping or sticking, just shifting. I swear the walnut blasting and air filter clean woke it up. Seems smoother and feels like it pulls harder in the upper rev range.

Hoper · 08-30-2021, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Aussieatlarge

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Originally Posted by TSilver335i

Looks like some stray walnuts shells in the injector rail or similar?

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Originally Posted by TSilver335i

Looks like some stray walnuts shells in the injector rail or similar?

Yup!!
Took her out for a shakedown today. Transmission is holding up, no slipping, limping or sticking, just shifting. I swear the walnut blasting and air filter clean woke it up. Seems smoother and feels like it pulls harder in the upper rev range.

how'd that get in there? did you have the fuel rail off while you were doing the blasting?

did better than me Aussie, I ended up with a full engine rebuild after my first walnut blasting effort

06-29-2021, 10:00 PM	#1828
jzx_andy Slowpoke 245 Rep 291 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i N54 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Perth, Australia iTrader: (0)	Fitted and coded a LCI climate control unit to my car that came out of an X1. My F82 M4 seats now have fully working seat heating functions. It appears that my car was pre-wired for seat heating, which I wasn't fully sure on until actually doing the job. Also fitted some proper screws that have been missing from my front bumper for some time and messing with panel alignment. __________________ build thread - OEM+ WIDEBODY \| Factory Individual Audio, Active Steering, Comfort Access & M-Sport optioned 6MT swapped \| Xtreme twin disk & SMF \| Advan RSII \| ST XTA \| F82 M4 heated front seats \| BMW Individual interior trims \| CIC/Combox retrofits \| Custom headlights \| 1M/M3 mirrors \| 335is auxiliary radiator \| LCI tails
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06-30-2021, 06:51 AM	#1832
ADEe92 First Lieutenant 253 Rep 316 Posts Drives: e92 320d sport plus edition Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: South Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 320d [0.00] 1988 320i with M30B35 [0.00]	Indeed - look right at home in the e92. Not surprising considering the similarities between the e9x and F series.
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06-30-2021, 07:37 AM	#1833
Socket Lieutenant General 4542 Rep 11,903 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 [0.00]	Very nice
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06-30-2021, 04:44 PM	#1835
Skoidat69 Secret Squirrel 280 Rep 392 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328ix E91 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: StL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 328XI [0.00]	Parked my car for 2 weeks while we go on vacation/road trip. __________________ No good sea story starts with Cookies and Milk
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07-01-2021, 04:37 AM	#1837
E93_Savage Private First Class 153 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 73 240z , 09 335i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Oakland, CA iTrader: (0)	Ordered dtc30s and an upgraded pcv. Gapped my plugs for Saturdays install. Going to wash it eventually.
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08-17-2021, 02:13 AM	#1838
Aussieatlarge Second Lieutenant 54 Rep 251 Posts Drives: 2007 e93 335i Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Changed transmission fluid, seal tubes and adaptors and pan. Drained 3.1 liters of ATF and replaced it with 5 plus. Hoping this will cure the transmission slipping issue. Changed engine oil and filter. Replaced the oil filter and oil cooler manifold gaskets, also the spigot for the radiator hose. There was plenty of leaked oil over the front of the engine. Replaced the rocker cover gasket. Removed the inlet manifold and looked at the inlet ports. Holy smokes. They are carboned up. Will probably media blast them with walnut shells of I can find any in Sydney. Looking for a oil catch can. Found this one at supercheap. What you think? https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/...E&gclsrc=aw.ds That was all. Car still on stands. Will manhandle the downpipes away from the frame rail, too close for my liking. Will put her down and go for a drive as soon as I have done (or not) the inlets.
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08-17-2021, 04:07 AM	#1840
Brule Brigadier General 827 Rep 3,189 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e92 6spd man Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Darwin iTrader: (0)	4 inch exhaust 2.0 Adding a resonator and muffler. Half way done. 1 days work so far got the resonator fully welded in an im up to the diff so far. 1 more to go.
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08-17-2021, 04:09 AM	#1841
Brule Brigadier General 827 Rep 3,189 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e92 6spd man Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Darwin iTrader: (0)	attempt no.2 at photos. Attached Images
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08-18-2021, 07:31 PM	#1843
Brule Brigadier General 827 Rep 3,189 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e92 6spd man Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Darwin iTrader: (0)	Yea at low load it was too much mang sounds. It is now quite as my old twin 2.5 inch with massive muffler.
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08-29-2021, 07:24 PM	#1846
TSilver335i Private First Class 39 Rep 118 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: SpedShed iTrader: (0)	Looks like some stray walnuts shells in the injector rail or similar?
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