[jbash87]

Originally Posted by jbash87

Got rid of the smoked tail lights. I went into this thinking there was a film on them, but turns out they were sprayed. A LOT of sanding and a few coats of clear later the backside of my new ride looks nice and fresh!

After a week of curing I was able to polish the clear coat on the newly un-tinted lenses. They are not perfect, but they sure do pop much better than they did prior to polishing. Tough to tell in photos. I am not a photographer.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by E93Seattle (Racerbruce)

well done strada!
this is an incredible upgrade - not only one-off bespoke aluminum, but a true errant projectile deterrent.

curious, are the mounting fasteners the same as the ones used on the oem plastic undercarriage panels??

There are about six mounting points that you have to install riv nuts for it. I like that, as it should make it a bit more secure. The other points still use screws and quick nuts, but they are M6 instead of the 8mm ones that are standard. PDF instructions to give you an idea: http://bd8ba3c866c8cbc330ab-7b26c6f3...stallation.pdf

[Shoooter_j]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

That car is getting newer by the day E93Seattle (Racerbruce)!!!!

I have an aluminum pan I've been meaning to install... this talk of road debris damage might be motivating me to get it done!

This is a nice piece - would have done this if I knew it was an option at the time!

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by Shoooter_j

This is a nice piece - would have done this if I knew it was an option at the time!

I keep telling myself, "Any day now..."

[doBBs340i]

Went to add washer fluid to my 2011 328i xDrive, and the hood latch made a click rather than the thunk of opening the hood latches. The passenger side latch failed to open. Removed the passenger front tire and wheel liner to gain access to the latch cable, used a long pick tool and pulled the cable to open the latch. Found the hood cable latch box was not attached to the fender, I must have knocked it off when I changed the air filter.

[Onizukachan]

Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

I've always wanted to the variable redline mod! Pretty cool. If you need gauge faces, Venoxy has made some for me a couple times. Highly recommend.

Nice,I reached out to them re making me a e60 style rpm plate sticker… no response. So instead I Have a$50 e60 cluster that was suitable for the one needed part on the way already. See pic below.


I already have it all actually working including the variable, just need to change from the second cruise backplate to the variable from an early e60 v8 so it looks OEM and proper for a stock 325.


So for $100 invested and an hour or two of actual work, I wound up using my stock very early 325 cluster board and covers, 335 needles and faceplates (and cruise motor) from a $50 e93 335 cluster, and an e60 variable rpm plate from a $50 early 550 e60 cluster. . . Should look stellar and be completely ignored by the masses who will think it is stock because it is made from all stock parts, just recombined.

I will say this,with perfeky toolbox, take back up of stock cluster gauge settings, , make a new folder for 335 cluster, plug it in and take a back up of all the 335 gauges’ settings, then when you swap things over, just reload the settings from 335 backups to match the 335 faces into your stock cluster.
FYI You won’t get a tamper dot unless you drove around with the wrong cluster in.

[colorado.e9x]

The backups of settings is absolute gold. I did the same thing, kind of. I found screenshots of stock settings for a 335 when I added my oil temp gauge.

Two critical things:
1. Be very precise putting the needles on, readjusting the start position is a small pain. Also it can default to the position you put it in (before editing start position) when the car is off

2. If you change your Speedo or Tach max, you will have to compensate with custom values. Even doing basic math to even things out sometimes isn't enough

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

That car is getting newer by the day E93Seattle (Racerbruce)!!!!

I have an aluminum pan I've been meaning to install... this talk of road debris damage might be motivating me to get it done!

I have that Turner Motorsports aluminum pan on my E90. It's a great modification.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

I have that Turner Motorsports aluminum pan on my E90. It's a great modification.

Hopefully sooner rather than later for me!

[Konrad5288]

Still wrenching mine. Drained the coolant and broke the passenger side grill with my knee. Doh! Imperfect suits me better anyway.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by Konrad5288

Still wrenching mine. Drained the coolant and broke the passenger side grill with my knee. Doh! Imperfect suits me better anyway.

All the wabi sabi!

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Hopefully sooner rather than later for me!

Most difficult part of the install is putting in the Rivnuts on the v-brace and subframe. It's very well designed and has a good fit. Mine looks nearly brand new after 3 years. I have the black powdercoat crinkle finish version.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

Most difficult part of the install is putting in the Rivnuts on the v-brace and subframe. It's very well designed and has a good fit. Mine looks nearly brand new after 3 years. I have the black powdercoat crinkle finish version.

Spring Break project!

[oVeRdOsE.]

Originally Posted by Sobc38

I changed the wheels.

on what car?

[lordnikon]

Originally Posted by oVeRdOsE.

on what car?

He's a troll

[oVeRdOsE.]

Originally Posted by lordnikon

He's a troll

or bot.

this is what I wanted, so the redflag pop to click '' legit'' or ''spam''

[Onizukachan]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Spring Break project!

that leaves you just one day more to finish, lol.

Dunno about y’all but our 2 weeks of spring break ends this Sunday.

[Onizukachan]

Got the headliner back up and all the assorted handles and trims reinstalled yesterday on my lunch break, just need to reinstall the rear of console today to be 95% done with interior for now (still waiting on my e60 cluster to cannibalize the variable redline wheel from tomorrow).

then I can start working on the belt and idler replacement, along with rebuilding the ac pulley so I can drive it again.

[mattanderson]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Spring Break project!

Originally Posted by Onizukachan

then I can start working on the belt and idler replacement, along with rebuilding the ac pulley so I can drive it again.

I'm replacing a couple of under body trim pieces (51757166649 and 51757166650), and prepping for the oil pan gasket job this weekend.

[StradaRedlands]

I'm hoping I don't have to do OPG anytime soon! I think new valve cover is in my near future though. A small leak from the valvetronic sensor gasket, and I just can't figure out if the other one is from the motor's football gasket or not. Definitely some misting in the general vicinity below it, but not sure...

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

Okay...

Today is the day to attempt a full brake hose replacement on the Z3. I hate brake fluid. A little trepidation here with attempting to crack open 12 hose connections that were assembled at the factory some 27 years ago. I bought the hoses over a year ago - LOL. Been putting this off because I hate brake fluid (did I mention that already?). Yesterday, while changing the engine oil, I presoaked the eight (8) rear hose connections with my go-to penetrant, Kroil.

I'll start with the fronts because they are easier to get to and more important with regard to safety.

Wish me luck. I have a time window from my wife... be in the house by 3:30 PM for Superbowl prep (really to watch Puppy Bowl XX).

I hate brake fluid.

Follow up...

So, the right-rear intermediate hose seems to have sprung a leak Last weekend I had the Z3 on the rack to replace the tires and rechecked my hose replacements. Saw a small amount of fluid running down the hose. I thought it was just left over from the initial install. I checked the tightness of the connection; all good. Sprayed some brake clean and wiped it off.

Took the Z3 out for a spin to check the balance of the new tires. Stopped to chat with my neighbor. Had my foot on the brake... and the pedal started to sink to the floor. UGH.

[E93Seattle (Racerbruce)]

oh no!
let us know if the leak is from the hose or from a fitting; are the hoses OEM or are they s/s braided lines??

SO pleased you discovered the sinking brake pedal whilst stopped AND in view of your home!