What did you do to your car today?

e92_enthusiast_1 · 08-14-2014, 03:18 AM

Just curious what oil did you use for your trans flush?

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Originally Posted by JS82

Finally removed my CDV along with a clutch and brake fluid flush.
What a difference, the clutch operation is butter smooth now, no more jerkiness. Should have done this 4 years ago

JS82 · 08-14-2014, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by e92_enthusiast_1

Just curious what oil did you use for your trans flush?

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Originally Posted by JS82

Finally removed my CDV along with a clutch and brake fluid flush.
What a difference, the clutch operation is butter smooth now, no more jerkiness. Should have done this 4 years ago

I didn't flush my transmission oil, just brake fluid.

LeeCatD8209 · 08-14-2014, 05:42 PM

Changed my oil, and finally switched back to stock Bosch plugs. What a difference! Hopefully soon I can get the SSK, delay valve, ultimate clutch pedal, SS brake hoses, and fluid flushes done.

techietaichi · 08-18-2014, 10:33 AM

Getting my trans oil, pan/filter and gasket changed out. Kinda waited a bit longer than I should have at 114,000 miles, but just glad it's over at Schneller BMW now. Currently praying to the BMW gods that the transmission doesn't go south after this maintenance.

Man, some of the stories I've heard....shiiiiit.

Eat.Sleep.Race · 08-18-2014, 12:46 PM

put e85 in my tank with the new fuel kit i installed a week ago

ThatRWD · 08-18-2014, 12:55 PM

Getting turbos fixed soon under wastegate TSB then E85

tuned3 · 08-18-2014, 02:59 PM

I finally got my Dme replaced. Car was down for 3 weeks. Out of warranty by 300 miles so had to fork over out of pocket 😡. Replaced all coils and car is running great. Reinstalled my jb4 and had the car detailed.

GB-335xiCoupe · 08-18-2014, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by techietaichi

Getting my trans oil, pan/filter and gasket changed out. Kinda waited a bit longer than I should have at 114,000 miles, but just glad it's over at Schneller BMW now. Currently praying to the BMW gods that the transmission doesn't go south after this maintenance.

Man, some of the stories I've heard....shiiiiit.

Keep us posted, I'm going to do the same soon. At almost 92k now...

Sgop335 · 08-18-2014, 05:54 PM

Did a atf drain and fill recently. Got the ravenol 6hp fluid made for 6spd zf trans. Works excellent. Got it from blauparts in WI. When i got it was cheaper now its up.
http://www.blauparts.com/proddetail....od=J1D2110%2DD

techietaichi · 08-18-2014, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-335xiCoupe

Keep us posted, I'm going to do the same soon. At almost 92k now...

UPDATE: So it's been 3-4 days since I collected my ride from the transmission oil job. Had the oil, trans pan/filter and gasket replaced. I've driven a handful of hours on my long commute to and from work logging in 250+ miles easily. Since I bought her over 2 years ago, it's always ran well as I immediately sorted out whatever little mechanical gremlins there were at the beginning. I never had an issue with the transmission at all, but in say the last 2-3 months I started experiencing minor "thuds" while it changed gears and slippage. There were three incidents where at a stop when I applied the accelerator I got a rev instead of forward movement and once, actually on the way to get this work done, I got a slip/rev between gears while cruising at 40-45mph. After the job, I spoke with Mike the owner and Brian his mechanic about it. They suspected like I did, that this car had never had the trans oil changed by it's previous owner(I'm the 3rd, dealers don't count

), likely because BMW said that it was "Lifetime" oil and that statement justified dodging an expense like this. No, the shit wasn't cheap and before you say it , YES, I know that DIY could have saved me a bundle. Anyways, I know it's only been a few days and I should probably wait for a while longer before I'm completely comfortable, but I can say without a doubt that this was one of the best things I could have done for my auto.

Those minor "thuds" between gears I'd recently felt have been transformed to a silky smooth transition instead. The higher RPM's that it would sometimes take before shifts engaged, say 3.5-4K+have been reduced to 2.5-3K unless I really stomp on that accelerator, which I've done already, mwahahaha. And of course the transmission is now bathing in a fresh batch of oil. Man that just warms the soul. Being that my car's getting along in age, I think I'm going to try and do this say every 50-60K miles as I plan on keeping this car for years to come and I need to keep it as top drawer as possible. I mean, it won't take long before my son's 16 and begging dear old Dad for a car. That said, work continues for my humble 325 and I'm not looking forward to the next biggie...Water pump and thermostat. Shiiit!

Boost'n E92 · 08-18-2014, 08:56 PM

Got the PE mod today sounds amazing!!!!!

Jspstorms · 08-18-2014, 09:31 PM

Today is the first day of retiring my 335 m-sport coupe as a daily driver. Now using my e90 328 sedan for a daily driver. Saving the coupe for weekend trips.

GB-335xiCoupe · 08-18-2014, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sgop335

Did a atf drain and fill recently. Got the ravenol 6hp fluid made for 6spd zf trans. Works excellent. Got it from blauparts in WI. When i got it was cheaper now its up.
http://www.blauparts.com/proddetail....od=J1D2110%2DD

I know those guys. They're one of my customers...

335i Bubblehead · 08-19-2014, 05:38 PM

Refinished my wheels glass black and installed Injen dual CAI setup under hood....more to come!

Sgop335 · 08-19-2014, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-335xiCoupe

I know those guys. They're one of my customers...

Yea i saw you are in green bay...they have great customer service

TrAcK TRaP · 08-19-2014, 06:31 PM

Plasti dipped my window trims, roof and mirror caps to glossy black.. Looks really good unless you go real close and look for some edges

kisho · 08-19-2014, 06:46 PM

Went from M-Sport Wheel with LCI Paddles to M3 Wheel with Extended Billet M3 Paddles.
I personally like the feel of the perforated leather on the M-Sport wheel over the the smooth M3 wheel. It felt more grippy to me. Might go back to the M-Sport wheel and find some scrap leather to fill in the gaps in the back.

Pics!

K_BASS · 08-21-2014, 12:52 PM

Gonna give it a bath and put my new CAI on after work

BimmerTim · 08-21-2014, 03:52 PM

gas

firemanjust1 · 08-21-2014, 11:07 PM

Bought and installed new ngk 5992 plugs and the throttle response is great with new plugs .well worth the switch if running high boost.

dave4 · 08-23-2014, 08:07 AM

Yesterday I did my first polishing job, it came out pretty good. Used M105-M205 and M21 sealant. First I did a wash, iron-x, and clay bar. Then went on the polishing.

3s4u2 · 08-23-2014, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dave4

Yesterday I did my first polishing job, it came out pretty good. Used M105-M205 and M21 sealant. First I did a wash, iron-x, and clay bar. Then went on the polishing.

Looks good, did my weekly tire pressure & fluids check.

08-14-2014, 05:42 PM	#1147
LeeCatD8209 Private 1 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Xdrive Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NCPA iTrader: (0)	Changed my oil, and finally switched back to stock Bosch plugs. What a difference! Hopefully soon I can get the SSK, delay valve, ultimate clutch pedal, SS brake hoses, and fluid flushes done.
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08-18-2014, 10:33 AM	#1148
techietaichi Major 294 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Pre-LCI & 2010 X3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Massghanistan, USA iTrader: (1)	Getting my trans oil, pan/filter and gasket changed out. Kinda waited a bit longer than I should have at 114,000 miles, but just glad it's over at Schneller BMW now. Currently praying to the BMW gods that the transmission doesn't go south after this maintenance. Man, some of the stories I've heard....shiiiiit. __________________
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08-18-2014, 12:46 PM	#1149
Eat.Sleep.Race Out Boosting... 242 Rep 3,987 Posts Drives: F30 335i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (7)	put e85 in my tank with the new fuel kit i installed a week ago __________________ Alpine White M-Sport F30
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08-18-2014, 12:55 PM	#1150
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08-18-2014, 02:59 PM	#1151
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08-18-2014, 05:54 PM	#1153
Sgop335 Colonel 648 Rep 2,013 Posts Drives: 07 335i e92, 08 535i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: MD iTrader: (1)	Did a atf drain and fill recently. Got the ravenol 6hp fluid made for 6spd zf trans. Works excellent. Got it from blauparts in WI. When i got it was cheaper now its up. http://www.blauparts.com/proddetail....od=J1D2110%2DD
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08-18-2014, 08:56 PM	#1155
Boost'n E92 Private 8 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Roseville, Ca iTrader: (0)	Got the PE mod today sounds amazing!!!!!
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08-18-2014, 09:31 PM	#1156
Jspstorms Private First Class 8 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 335 e93 / 335 e92 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Sarasota iTrader: (0)	Today is the first day of retiring my 335 m-sport coupe as a daily driver. Now using my e90 328 sedan for a daily driver. Saving the coupe for weekend trips.
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08-19-2014, 05:38 PM	#1158
335i Bubblehead Fabricator 1 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: May 2014 Location: Inland Empire, So Cal iTrader: (0)	Refinished my wheels glass black and installed Injen dual CAI setup under hood....more to come!
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08-19-2014, 06:31 PM	#1160
TrAcK TRaP bOrN To DiE 413 Rep 1,738 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (0)	Plasti dipped my window trims, roof and mirror caps to glossy black.. Looks really good unless you go real close and look for some edges
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08-19-2014, 06:46 PM	#1161
kisho Quiet till poked 99 Rep 1,176 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 325xi [9.50]	Went from M-Sport Wheel with LCI Paddles to M3 Wheel with Extended Billet M3 Paddles. I personally like the feel of the perforated leather on the M-Sport wheel over the the smooth M3 wheel. It felt more grippy to me. Might go back to the M-Sport wheel and find some scrap leather to fill in the gaps in the back. Pics!
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08-21-2014, 12:52 PM	#1162
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08-21-2014, 03:52 PM	#1163
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08-21-2014, 11:07 PM	#1164
firemanjust1 Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 208 Posts Drives: Audi S3/03 350z Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: buffalo ny iTrader: (0)	Bought and installed new ngk 5992 plugs and the throttle response is great with new plugs .well worth the switch if running high boost.
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08-23-2014, 08:07 AM	#1165
dave4 Second Lieutenant 49 Rep 223 Posts Drives: BMW 330xi Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: VA iTrader: (1)	Yesterday I did my first polishing job, it came out pretty good. Used M105-M205 and M21 sealant. First I did a wash, iron-x, and clay bar. Then went on the polishing. Attached Images
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