What did you do to your car today?

vilord · 10-30-2019, 09:27 AM

I went with the local in-stock option when I did mine too... slightly more expensive autozone 'gold'... it is still dying 2 years later. Should've bought one from a local parts yard with 60k miles instead of a reman... would've been cheaper and would still be working.

Ginobass · 10-30-2019, 12:04 PM

Put my baby in storage for the winter. C'mon spring!!! (gonna be a while...)

georgelb · 10-31-2019, 02:28 AM

Added some HPB Sequential Smoked LED Side Markers. Took about five minutes to install and pretty happy with the results.

View post on imgur.com

WatchWolf34 · 10-31-2019, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by georgelb

Added some HPB Sequential Smoked LED Side Markers. Took about five minutes to install and pretty happy with the results.

View post on imgur.com

Looks great. I've installed the same ones on my car and absolutely love them.

spencers · 10-31-2019, 10:12 AM

Broke the damn brittle CCV vent pipe when pulling the starter. Another delay!

tony55343 · 10-31-2019, 10:56 AM

Went to look at my battery yesterday and noticed a pool of water under it. Upon searching the forum I see this is a common issue. Either tonight or this weekend I get to pull out the battery , and figure out where the water leaked in from.

Also hoping the connections underneath battery are not destroyed like I have seen in some posts regarding this issue!!!

unrulyteach · 10-31-2019, 11:31 AM

Not my car but i coded my buddy's new index 12 injectors

nsjames · 10-31-2019, 12:24 PM

tension strut bushings.

do them if you junk has higher mileage, even if they look good.

also, if you lose the rubber nub under the airbox, it will quickly wear through the paint to the bare metal.
Thanks BMW dealer tech.

so buy another new rubber nub if yours is missing.

ki_soarer · 10-31-2019, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by georgelb

Added some HPB Sequential Smoked LED Side Markers. Took about five minutes to install and pretty happy with the results.

View post on imgur.com

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Originally Posted by WatchWolf34

Looks great. I've installed the same ones on my car and absolutely love them.

Are these worth $30? On sale at Top Gear Solutions marked down from $80.

IllSic_Design · 10-31-2019, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ki_soarer

Are these worth $30? On sale at Top Gear Solutions marked down from $80.

If the ones they sell are as good as the $20 I got off ebay then hell yes lol. I have no issues with mine and they look sweet.

Welcome to NBA Jam · 11-01-2019, 09:52 AM

Got new rear Continental DWS06's. I didn't realize I accidentally ordered 255/45/r18 3 years ago! I thought they looked a little meaty....

Got the right 255/35/r18 tires now

vilord · 11-01-2019, 07:57 PM

Finally ripped out the defective starter, swapped for another free one. This is the fastest I've heard the car crank in 5 years!
2 hours out and back in.

Also did the power steering reservoir while I was in there. One of the nipples snapped off of the old tank while pulling the hoses, had to chop an inch off that hose, but there was enough room to spare.

Hopefully I can make it to Montreal in the morning! I was worried I'd stop at a rest area and not be able to crank it over again.

And yep, that engine bay is *DIRTY*. shrug. this is not a show car... should break 170k this weekend.

spencers · 11-01-2019, 10:28 PM

Just swapped the starter on mine as well with the free replacement. Replaced the cracked CCV hose while I was in there.

phillycx · 11-01-2019, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by spencers

Just swapped the starter on mine as well with the free replacement. Replaced the cracked CCV hose while I was in there.

What is this "free" starter you and others (vilord) have mentioned? I've not heard of it, but my car sounds like it's coughing up blood when I start it cold in the morning.

IzzyE92 · 11-02-2019, 12:00 AM

Catless Downpipes, Resonator Delete, Muffler Delete, 3.5 inch tips, 20MM Spacers, Slotted/Drilled Rotors, Ceramic Pads, complete interior clean with a wash and vacuum and OEM M3 mats I bought for a steal

E90Beamer · 11-02-2019, 01:32 AM

Crashed it 😔

IzzyE92 · 11-02-2019, 07:08 AM

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Crashed it 😔

Nooooooooooo.

6ixSpd · 11-02-2019, 08:55 AM

Swapped Blizzak WS80 winter tires on the Style 264s. Annoyingly, the DAC keeps flashing anytime I even breathe on the throttle at highway speeds. I had a similar issue with my old car on Continental Winter Contact SI, it went away after the first season as the read wore down.

I'm thinking these systems are super sensitive and with chunky, soft tread blocks, the rubber deflection at speed makes the DSC think it's spinning the wheels.

colorado.e9x · 11-02-2019, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Beamer

Crashed it

No one got hurt I'm hoping

tcphoto · 11-02-2019, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Beamer

Crashed it 😔

That didn’t take long, what happened?

Soden82 · 11-02-2019, 03:21 PM

Not my bmw but I undercoated the daily and replaced the front speakers on it

iqraceworks · 11-02-2019, 04:47 PM

Replaced an injector, did a service on the transmission (sleeve seals, d-seal, mechtronic plug seal, and pan filter (and Valvoline MaxLife fluid). Shifts much better now.

10-30-2019, 09:27 AM	#10363
vilord Major 488 Rep 1,309 Posts Drives: E91, Tundra, TT, SV650 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 Tundra TRD SR5 [0.00] 2002 Audi TT Roadster [0.00] 2009 BMW 328i Wagon [0.00]	I went with the local in-stock option when I did mine too... slightly more expensive autozone 'gold'... it is still dying 2 years later. Should've bought one from a local parts yard with 60k miles instead of a reman... would've been cheaper and would still be working.
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10-30-2019, 12:04 PM	#10364
Ginobass Private 3 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2010 328i Coupe Join Date: May 2014 Location: WNY iTrader: (0)	Put my baby in storage for the winter. C'mon spring!!! (gonna be a while...)
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10-31-2019, 02:28 AM	#10365
georgelb nsomneeak 39 Rep 501 Posts Drives: E92 RB 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DFW, TX iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 335i [8.00]	Added some HPB Sequential Smoked LED Side Markers. Took about five minutes to install and pretty happy with the results. View post on imgur.com __________________ RB Turbos w/ N20 TMAP Sensor \| 93 Octane Protune by Cobb Plano \| xHP Stage 3 \| BMS DCI \| STETT CP \| Forge DVs \| RB PCV \| Helix FMIC \| CP-E Catted DPs \| Walbro 450 \| Bilstein B12 \| M3 Control Arms \| Defiv Lockdown Kit \| BBS CH \| Michelin A/S 3+ Hixson BMW of Monroe, LA - Shady Dealer \|
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10-31-2019, 10:12 AM	#10367
spencers Captain 199 Rep 649 Posts Drives: Sthrizzle Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: A iTrader: (6)	Broke the damn brittle CCV vent pipe when pulling the starter. Another delay!
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10-31-2019, 10:56 AM	#10368
tony55343 First Lieutenant 104 Rep 330 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe 6mt Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: MN iTrader: (1)	Went to look at my battery yesterday and noticed a pool of water under it. Upon searching the forum I see this is a common issue. Either tonight or this weekend I get to pull out the battery , and figure out where the water leaked in from. Also hoping the connections underneath battery are not destroyed like I have seen in some posts regarding this issue!!!
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10-31-2019, 11:31 AM	#10369
unrulyteach Colonel 392 Rep 2,367 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: May 2016 Location: myrtle beach sc iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [0.00]	Not my car but i coded my buddy's new index 12 injectors
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10-31-2019, 12:24 PM	#10370
nsjames Brigadier General 2440 Rep 4,330 Posts Drives: 08 328xi Touring Join Date: May 2017 Location: ohio iTrader: (0)	tension strut bushings. do them if you junk has higher mileage, even if they look good. also, if you lose the rubber nub under the airbox, it will quickly wear through the paint to the bare metal. Thanks BMW dealer tech. so buy another new rubber nub if yours is missing.
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11-01-2019, 09:52 AM	#10373
Welcome to NBA Jam Is it the shoes!? 3884 Rep 5,112 Posts Drives: (Sold) 2011 E92 335i ZMP 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Got new rear Continental DWS06's. I didn't realize I accidentally ordered 255/45/r18 3 years ago! I thought they looked a little meaty.... Got the right 255/35/r18 tires now
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11-01-2019, 07:57 PM	#10374
vilord Major 488 Rep 1,309 Posts Drives: E91, Tundra, TT, SV650 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 Tundra TRD SR5 [0.00] 2002 Audi TT Roadster [0.00] 2009 BMW 328i Wagon [0.00]	Finally ripped out the defective starter, swapped for another free one. This is the fastest I've heard the car crank in 5 years! 2 hours out and back in. Also did the power steering reservoir while I was in there. One of the nipples snapped off of the old tank while pulling the hoses, had to chop an inch off that hose, but there was enough room to spare. Hopefully I can make it to Montreal in the morning! I was worried I'd stop at a rest area and not be able to crank it over again. And yep, that engine bay is DIRTY. shrug. this is not a show car... should break 170k this weekend. Attached Images
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11-01-2019, 10:28 PM	#10375
spencers Captain 199 Rep 649 Posts Drives: Sthrizzle Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: A iTrader: (6)	Just swapped the starter on mine as well with the free replacement. Replaced the cracked CCV hose while I was in there.
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11-02-2019, 12:00 AM	#10377
IzzyE92 New Member 2 Rep 8 Posts Drives: BMW E92 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Catless Downpipes, Resonator Delete, Muffler Delete, 3.5 inch tips, 20MM Spacers, Slotted/Drilled Rotors, Ceramic Pads, complete interior clean with a wash and vacuum and OEM M3 mats I bought for a steal __________________ If it ain?t broke, still fix it
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11-02-2019, 01:32 AM	#10378
E90Beamer Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Rancho Cucamonga iTrader: (0)	Crashed it 😔
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11-02-2019, 08:55 AM	#10380
6ixSpd Save the manuals! 6016 Rep 6,747 Posts Drives: '16 M3, '23 718 Spyder Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 416 iTrader: (4)	Swapped Blizzak WS80 winter tires on the Style 264s. Annoyingly, the DAC keeps flashing anytime I even breathe on the throttle at highway speeds. I had a similar issue with my old car on Continental Winter Contact SI, it went away after the first season as the read wore down. I'm thinking these systems are super sensitive and with chunky, soft tread blocks, the rubber deflection at speed makes the DSC think it's spinning the wheels. __________________ '16 M3 \| '23 718 Spyder Past: E92 M3, F87 M2, E39 M5, etc
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11-02-2019, 03:21 PM	#10383
Soden82 Major 479 Rep 1,196 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	Not my bmw but I undercoated the daily and replaced the front speakers on it Attached Images __________________ 2009 BMW 335i 6MT big single (eventually) For now... MHD tuned VRSF Race IC DCI ATM exhaust
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11-02-2019, 04:47 PM	#10384
iqraceworks Brigadier General 2001 Rep 3,731 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Missouri iTrader: (0)	Replaced an injector, did a service on the transmission (sleeve seals, d-seal, mechtronic plug seal, and pan filter (and Valvoline MaxLife fluid). Shifts much better now.
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