What have you done to your D today

RollingCoal · 06-04-2016, 04:08 PM

^ Looks like you have a few hickory trees there....haha. I know the feeling.

Also, I removed my exhaust, gutted the SCR, and reinstalled. Definitely more turbo sound.

Persian Whisperjet · 06-04-2016, 04:08 PM

Nothing for the d but I did purge the brake fluid on my G650GS. hey it's a Beemer.

jbenson4 · 06-04-2016, 06:59 PM

Installed my intercooler kit from Dave. It's pretty tight under there, and it doesn't help when you only have ramps and a limited tool selection. Also got a P200a SES, would that be something that could pop up after the install? It doesn't seem to be a well documented code, apparently it's the swirl flap actuator? Maybe some sensor plugs need to be wiggled around...

HeyDouglas · 06-05-2016, 02:33 PM

Changed the dreaded red boost hose. The leak wasn't as bad as some I have seen.

other_evolved · 06-05-2016, 03:18 PM

Sold it :/

TheBoar · 06-06-2016, 10:52 AM

Installed a Megan strut tower bar and cone filter. Need to put a heat shield around it though. The turbo noise is awesome!

Jay Carnes · 06-06-2016, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by HeyDouglas

Changed the dreaded red boost hose. The leak wasn't as bad as some I have seen.

How was that to install? I keep meaning to put a Forge on in.

geost · 06-06-2016, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HeyDouglas

Changed the dreaded red boost hose. The leak wasn't as bad as some I have seen.

How can you tell if it's leaking? The oil around it? I've been checking mine but I can't tell if it's leaking or not and I've been debating whether or not to just change it out to the Forge hose or leave it be to prevent possible leakage.

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Originally Posted by other_evolved

Sold it :/

Ah man. Why did you sell it? What did you replace it with?

Today I picked up Carly and the adapter and used it to read/reset a few codes. Interesting app. Although not sure if the premium price is worth it. I need to play with it more.

HeyDouglas · 06-06-2016, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay Carnes

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Originally Posted by HeyDouglas

Changed the dreaded red boost hose. The leak wasn't as bad as some I have seen.

How was that to install? I keep meaning to put a Forge on in.

I installed the forge pipe. If you follow the instructions it's pretty straight forward. Hard part is putting in the intercooler discharge(I took the intercooler out to drain the oil in it)

HeyDouglas · 06-06-2016, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by geost

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Originally Posted by HeyDouglas

Changed the dreaded red boost hose. The leak wasn't as bad as some I have seen.

How can you tell if it's leaking? The oil around it? I've been checking mine but I can't tell if it's leaking or not and I've been debating whether or not to just change it out to the Forge hose or leave it be to prevent possible leakage.

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Originally Posted by other_evolved

Sold it :/

Ah man. Why did you sell it? What did you replace it with?

Today I picked up Carly and the adapter and used it to read/reset a few codes. Interesting app. Although not sure if the premium price is worth it. I need to play with it more.

In my case oil around it (obviously) and sh*t ton of black smoke when you stomp. As far as I can tell black smoke went away quite a lot. Oh and loss of power is also a sign.

other_evolved · 06-07-2016, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by geost

Ah man. Why did you sell it? What did you replace it with?

.

Frankly, I should have bought something bigger last January (2015) when I purchased it. I was coming from a 135i, and we had a newborn, so an E90 seemed huge.....fast forward to present, and it was cramped. If we tossed another kid into the mix we would have been basically out of room. So, I figured selling it now while the tires were fairly new, CPO was still in effect, service up to date, etc. would net me the most money. I got $23k for it.

As for what's next.....likely a 2012/2013 Nissan Xterra pro-4x. I'll drive that for a few years until my wifes Camry dies, then she'll take the Xterra and I'll move back into a sporty sedan.

rulonger · 06-08-2016, 09:14 PM

Finally got around to cleaning out the Soot Collection Receptacle in my mid-exhaust. Boy can you hear the whistle now ! !

Also changed the oil and filter (Mobil 1 ESP and a Mann filter).

Starting to plan my days for the suspension refresh - M3 control arms and the Bilstein B-12 pro-kit.

Yozh · 06-09-2016, 12:58 AM

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Starting to plan my days for the suspension refresh - M3 control arms and the Bilstein B-12 pro-kit.

Don't forget the rear subframe bushings, they really transform the car to the next level.

rulonger · 06-09-2016, 07:36 AM

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Don't forget the rear subframe bushings, they really transform the car to the next level.

M3, Aluminum or Delrin?

335ddd · 06-09-2016, 09:19 AM

got my SCR catalytic replaced under CPO warranty

Yozh · 06-09-2016, 02:21 PM

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M3, Aluminum or Delrin?

Either of the three. Delrin and Aluminum are technically forever. I have Aluminum and it's solid, changed the car dramatically. Expect a slight increase in nvh (no noise or vibration, but harshness will be there when both wheels hit)

BB_cuda · 06-09-2016, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by rulonger

Finally got around to cleaning out the Soot Collection Receptacle in my mid-exhaust. Boy can you hear the whistle now ! !

Also changed the oil and filter (Mobil 1 ESP and a Mann filter).

Starting to plan my days for the suspension refresh - M3 control arms and the Bilstein B-12 pro-kit.

Did you give the SCR an enema?

rulonger · 06-09-2016, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BB_cuda

Did you give the SCR an enema?

Yes I did. It is now gutless.

supermann125 · 06-12-2016, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rulonger

Finally got around to cleaning out the Soot Collection Receptacle in my mid-exhaust. Boy can you hear the whistle now ! !

Also changed the oil and filter (Mobil 1 ESP and a Mann filter).

Starting to plan my days for the suspension refresh - M3 control arms and the Bilstein B-12 pro-kit.

Let me know how this goes/where you get your parts. I plan on the same thing.

Also adding R1 concept rotors (on flash sale now, $350 for all 4)

GaryE30 · 06-13-2016, 10:34 AM

Haven't done anything today, but my Forge boost pipe came in last week. I'll probably install this weekend

Mark M · 06-14-2016, 08:11 AM

Last evening I pulled each wheel off, deep cleaned them, removed all the tar and crud that accumulates over the years in the crevices, then applied a liberal coat of Wheel Wax. Lastly I rotated the tires and inflated them to proper psi.

Interesting, on this morning's commute it drove great, almost like it was happy for the attention.

QUIKDZL · 06-14-2016, 08:42 AM

Good job, Mark. I'm a detail freak (autogeek) too, and have done that twice in three years. If you haven't already, it's a great time to clean and paint your brake calipers. I painted my calipers and the rusty hubs of the rotors with black ceramic brake caliper paint.

Regarding tire pressures--I recently replaced my tires and consulted with a tire guru at the BMW Performance Center before I pulled the trigger. We discussed, among other things, widths, pressures, over/under steer. I questioned why, since the car has a 50/50 weight distribution, BMW would specify higher pressures in the rear. He smiled as if I'd just opened up his favorite subject. He agreed that all four tires on this car should have the same pressure for optimum handling. He thinks the lawyers want to ensure that if a BMW leaves the road and crashes, it does so going forward and not backward.

Having lower pressure up front increases understeer tendencies. He suggested that I run 36 psi all around.

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RollingCoal Second Lieutenant 57 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335D Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA-TN iTrader: (0)	^ Looks like you have a few hickory trees there....haha. I know the feeling. Also, I removed my exhaust, gutted the SCR, and reinstalled. Definitely more turbo sound.
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Persian Whisperjet Kind of a Big Deal 167 Rep 857 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Washington, D.C. iTrader: (0)	Nothing for the d but I did purge the brake fluid on my G650GS. hey it's a Beemer. __________________
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jbenson4 New Member 0 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335d [0.00]	Installed my intercooler kit from Dave. It's pretty tight under there, and it doesn't help when you only have ramps and a limited tool selection. Also got a P200a SES, would that be something that could pop up after the install? It doesn't seem to be a well documented code, apparently it's the swirl flap actuator? Maybe some sensor plugs need to be wiggled around...
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HeyDouglas Enlisted Member 6 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Changed the dreaded red boost hose. The leak wasn't as bad as some I have seen. Attached Images
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other_evolved Lieutenant Colonel 2025 Rep 1,895 Posts Drives: 2015 Chevrolet SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Saint Louis iTrader: (0)	Sold it :/
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rulonger Lieutenant 111 Rep 529 Posts Drives: 2011 335d E90 & 2010 328i E91 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Finally got around to cleaning out the Soot Collection Receptacle in my mid-exhaust. Boy can you hear the whistle now ! ! Also changed the oil and filter (Mobil 1 ESP and a Mann filter). Starting to plan my days for the suspension refresh - M3 control arms and the Bilstein B-12 pro-kit. __________________ 2011 335d Deep Sea Blue on Beige (stock except for the cheap ass wheels from PO) 2010 328i Tasman Green on Saddle (stock)
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GaryE30 COAL FED 74 Rep 300 Posts Drives: 335d, M3, X5 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Easley, SC iTrader: (0)	Haven't done anything today, but my Forge boost pipe came in last week. I'll probably install this weekend __________________
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Mark M Major 240 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: E30M3 E83X3 E90335D Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lancaster, PA iTrader: (0)	Last evening I pulled each wheel off, deep cleaned them, removed all the tar and crud that accumulates over the years in the crevices, then applied a liberal coat of Wheel Wax. Lastly I rotated the tires and inflated them to proper psi. Interesting, on this morning's commute it drove great, almost like it was happy for the attention. __________________
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QUIKDZL First Lieutenant 102 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 2010 335d Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Irmo, SC iTrader: (0)	Good job, Mark. I'm a detail freak (autogeek) too, and have done that twice in three years. If you haven't already, it's a great time to clean and paint your brake calipers. I painted my calipers and the rusty hubs of the rotors with black ceramic brake caliper paint. Regarding tire pressures--I recently replaced my tires and consulted with a tire guru at the BMW Performance Center before I pulled the trigger. We discussed, among other things, widths, pressures, over/under steer. I questioned why, since the car has a 50/50 weight distribution, BMW would specify higher pressures in the rear. He smiled as if I'd just opened up his favorite subject. He agreed that all four tires on this car should have the same pressure for optimum handling. He thinks the lawyers want to ensure that if a BMW leaves the road and crashes, it does so going forward and not backward. Having lower pressure up front increases understeer tendencies. He suggested that I run 36 psi all around. __________________
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