[Welcome to NBA Jam]

Dealt with 12 years of scuff marks.



Just a little magic eraser, and 10 minutes later, it's almost good as new.

[Tambohamilton]

Replaced the 4 rear brake hoses, and hard lines on the subframe. Never fun faffing withe brake fluid, but parts of it could have gone waaay worse. Had a leak when I first tested them with the engine running, but tightening the flare nut some more seemed to solve it. I'll keep a close eye on it for a while...makes me nervous!

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by Wolf 335

Talking about this?

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...l/51757140983/

https://www.fcpeuro.com/Parts/?keywords=51757140983

Aye, that be the one... thanks!

[bman142]

Took care of a few things today:
- oil change (FCPEuro replacement so bottled it up for shipping back)
- coolant change
- engine ground strap replace, old one was super green and crumbling (96k miles) - that was a pain in the ass job -

- best of all, I replaced the radio pixel display. Wasnt too hard. Amazon part for $85 and it looks like new again. It was barely visible in the summer heat lately.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by bman142

Took care of a few things today:
- oil change (FCPEuro replacement so bottled it up for shipping back)
- coolant change
- engine ground strap replace, old one was super green and crumbling (96k miles) - that was a pain in the ass job -
- best of all, I replaced the radio pixel display. Wasnt too hard. Amazon part for $85 and it looks like new again. It was barely visible in the summer heat lately.

Nice! Do you have a link for the radio display? All I'm seeing are full Android radios and not the simple display. Thanks!

[bman142]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Nice! Do you have a link for the radio display? All I'm seeing are full Android radios and not the simple display. Thanks!

Here you go!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QW2BPDV...roduct_details

I think it's a torx 8 or 10 for all the screws. The video above was very helpful but it wasnt exactly my radio but you get the idea. Just keep removing screws lol and remember where they went. And one small spot I had to solder to take the faceplate off and then solder it back on. If you get stuck let me know.

[DBShiznit]

Originally Posted by bman142

Took care of a few things today:
- oil change (FCPEuro replacement so bottled it up for shipping back)
- coolant change
- engine ground strap replace, old one was super green and crumbling (96k miles) - that was a pain in the ass job -

- best of all, I replaced the radio pixel display. Wasnt too hard. Amazon part for $85 and it looks like new again. It was barely visible in the summer heat lately.

I'd totally screw something up. I was never very good at soldiering.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by bman142

Here you go!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QW2BPDV...roduct_details

I think it's a torx 8 or 10 for all the screws. The video above was very helpful but it wasnt exactly my radio but you get the idea. Just keep removing screws lol and remember where they went. And one small spot I had to solder to take the faceplate off and then solder it back on. If you get stuck let me know.

Thank you! I couldn't find it at all. My 330i is a 2005 build, so looks like this isn't the right option. Plus sold out currently. But glad to know there is a DIY fix floating around out there!

[Seattlesquash]

Originally Posted by tcphoto

I received payment from State Farm for the hit and run from a week ago and immediately ordered the MTech bumper. Hopefully, it will arrive in a week and go directly to paint. Would you recommend painting the diffusor BSM or leave it as it is? The picture is from their website.

I would leave it black, I painted mine flat black, and cleared it.

[LORDD]

Today I tried to fit a new obd cover from china but didn't fit so new one ordered . Then off to my mates garage to give her service . But on the way when I went over 40mph a loud knocking noise with vibrations I could here like a flat tyre so I stopped looked all round car but nothing got to garage then looked turns out my rear o/s calliper is sticking alloy was red hot so got to sort that now . But car now has had a full service so that's good 😀 got codes read nothing there inc start/stop malfunctioning so hopefully new battery will sort it.

[Franklinfatulo]

Installed new wheels, car looks alot better
19x9.5 all around 12mm spacer in rear rubs on dips
Will be removing spacers today but it wont look as good in rear

[cehrl7]

I just got back my 335i from the body shop. I had the hood and front bumper repainted. I did an engine detail and installed a MAD chargepipe. I also will be installing a MAD fmic when it arrives. I am getting new R1 rotors and pads installed Monday and having the calipers painted. It is getting a paint correction on Wednesday. Lastly I will be installing M359 wheels and new tires when they arrive.

[bman142]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Thank you! I couldn't find it at all. My 330i is a 2005 build, so looks like this isn't the right option. Plus sold out currently. But glad to know there is a DIY fix floating around out there!

Just in case people are looking for the pixel display, I found it on Ebay here for 2006+ E9X
https://www.ebay.com/itm/254817815297

For the older CD73 radios, this looks to be it maybe?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2251...apt=4itemAdapt

[colorado.e9x]

Ordered almost the rest of the cosmetics. Just need the insert for the msport rear bumper and tow straps. I promise it won't look incredibly rice

[Wolf 335]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Thank you! I couldn't find it at all. My 330i is a 2005 build, so looks like this isn't the right option. Plus sold out currently. But glad to know there is a DIY fix floating around out there!

You probably have the Alipine unit.

Replacement ribbons are no longer being manufactured, so if you do find one get it right away and then let me knwo wher eyou got it. I need one too.

[tcphoto]

I received tracking information on the MTech rear bumper and lined up getting it painted Let's hope that the car will be back to normal in about ten days. State Farm has the owners information, a woman but it was a guy that hit and ran the car so he's close to getting caught.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by Wolf 335

You probably have the Alipine unit.

Replacement ribbons are no longer being manufactured, so if you do find one get it right away and then let me knwo wher eyou got it. I need one too.

I will do that!!!

Soooo, begs the question, can the newer non-Alpine Professional units be swapped in? I can find one at the wrecker for $25. Plug and play, or coding, or hardware changes needed?

[Wolf 335]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

I will do that!!!

Soooo, begs the question, can the newer non-Alpine Professional units be swapped in? I can find one at the wrecker for $25. Plug and play, or coding, or hardware changes needed?

This is a good question. I think you may require coding at least, if all the harnesses are the same.

[def328]

Originally Posted by Wolf 335

This is a good question. I think you may require coding at least, if all the harnesses are the same.

I received a donor pro unit from a 2010xi to fit into my 2009 328 and it works, but constantly come up with codes since it wasnt registered in. No problems with functionality though.

[Joey123]

I got a new chargepipe fitted from Mosselman-turbos. 155euro direct replacement and 50 for the guys to fit it.

[LORDD]

My new obd has came so much better today . Plus lots of other goodies . Which will fit when all arrive . Oe mats, performance gear knob and gator . BUT I tried to fit my missing aircon cap and it doesn't fit ?? Am I missing something or is it a very tight fit ?

[hi rpm]

Drove around with MHD's sport cooling mode and noticed the oil temp was 210 instead of 250, and felt bad for all the plastic parts in the engine bay that had such a hard life for no good reason.