What did you do to your car today?

colorado.e9x · 04-05-2020, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nsjames

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

Are those pre lci?

he ordered them for pre lci, and I'm pre lci, but I'm not sure if the lenses are actually different or not.

Thought so. Was wondering what tutorial he followed to replace them or if he did it himself, heard they were a pita

nsjames · 04-05-2020, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Barrique91

I'm not sure why you are seeing $40 in shipping. I paid $3 in shipping. I hope you didn't put the order down already.

I haven't taken off the protective film yet but I can't really tell it anything is on them. I'm not gonna clear them over.

These are pre lci headlights, I'm not sure if the lci lenses are different.

Edit: I saw the $40 shipping. Not sure why that changed but there are tons of other listings with cheaper shipping.

what with all that's going o in china right now, who knows.

I'm sure they all come out of the same factory. I'll do some searching until I fin a sub $50 set shipped.
they're all going to take a month to get here anyhow.

nsjames · 04-05-2020, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

Thought so. Was wondering what tutorial he followed to replace them or if he did it himself, heard they were a pita

it's a lot easier if you're not trying to save lenses.

just cut them off then use a chisel to pop them free of the housing.

colorado.e9x · 04-05-2020, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by nsjames

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

Thought so. Was wondering what tutorial he followed to replace them or if he did it himself, heard they were a pita

it's a lot easier if you're not trying to save lenses.

just cut them off then use a chisel to pop them free of the housing.

That almost sounds too easy. With just a dremel and a chisel huh?

Barrique91 · 04-05-2020, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

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Originally Posted by nsjames

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

Thought so. Was wondering what tutorial he followed to replace them or if he did it himself, heard they were a pita

it's a lot easier if you're not trying to save lenses.

just cut them off then use a chisel to pop them free of the housing.

That almost sounds too easy. With just a dremel and a chisel huh?

I don't think that would work. Here is what we did yesterday, takes about 30 mins to do each side. First we drill a hole to stick a coat hanger through, this allows for a lot better grip. Cut the seal with a blade on both sides and once you can get it to open enough, you can stick a wire underneath and floss it away. This works well on the straight parts. Honestly the best thing to do is maintain the pressure(screwdriver or just pulling) and cutting the seal. Make sure to not cut through the housing, it's very thin. This is definitely a 2 person job. One person does most of the work while the other holds the light still and pulls it towards them. Here are my photos. I'm gonna make an in-depth thread once I finish it. I found a heat gun to be pretty useless.

bimmerfan1972 · 04-05-2020, 06:12 PM

Got this done yesterday.

lucius · 04-05-2020, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CTinline-six

Changed transmission fluid and filter yesterday. GM 6L45 transmission and used Valvoline MaxLife synthetic ATF. Shifts are smoother. Wasn't too bad of a job just messy and the filter seal was a PITA to get out.

CTinline-six please provide a link to those jack stands.

nsjames · 04-05-2020, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Barrique91

I don't think that would work. Here is what we did yesterday, takes about 30 mins to do each side. First we drill a hole to stick a coat hanger through, this allows for a lot better grip. Cut the seal with a blade on both sides and once you can get it to open enough, you can stick a wire underneath and floss it away. This works well on the straight parts. Honestly the best thing to do is maintain the pressure(screwdriver or just pulling) and cutting the seal. Make sure to not cut through the housing, it's very thin. This is definitely a 2 person job. One person does most of the work while the other holds the light still and pulls it towards them. Here are my photos. I'm gonna make an in-depth thread once I finish it. I found a heat gun to be pretty useless.

I didn't realize they were lipped on the inside as well.

winnar winnar here though
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3303...archweb201603_

colorado.e9x · 04-05-2020, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Barrique91

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

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Originally Posted by nsjames

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

Thought so. Was wondering what tutorial he followed to replace them or if he did it himself, heard they were a pita

it's a lot easier if you're not trying to save lenses.

just cut them off then use a chisel to pop them free of the housing.

That almost sounds too easy. With just a dremel and a chisel huh?

I don't think that would work. Here is what we did yesterday, takes about 30 mins to do each side. First we drill a hole to stick a coat hanger through, this allows for a lot better grip. Cut the seal with a blade on both sides and once you can get it to open enough, you can stick a wire underneath and floss it away. This works well on the straight parts. Honestly the best thing to do is maintain the pressure(screwdriver or just pulling) and cutting the seal. Make sure to not cut through the housing, it's very thin. This is definitely a 2 person job. One person does most of the work while the other holds the light still and pulls it towards them. Here are my photos. I'm gonna make an in-depth thread once I finish it. I found a heat gun to be pretty useless.

Yes please make a diy thread on this, any in depth video or thread I've seen are for LCI.

mweisdorfer · 04-05-2020, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by nsjames

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Originally Posted by Barrique91

I don't think that would work. Here is what we did yesterday, takes about 30 mins to do each side. First we drill a hole to stick a coat hanger through, this allows for a lot better grip. Cut the seal with a blade on both sides and once you can get it to open enough, you can stick a wire underneath and floss it away. This works well on the straight parts. Honestly the best thing to do is maintain the pressure(screwdriver or just pulling) and cutting the seal. Make sure to not cut through the housing, it's very thin. This is definitely a 2 person job. One person does most of the work while the other holds the light still and pulls it towards them. Here are my photos. I'm gonna make an in-depth thread once I finish it. I found a heat gun to be pretty useless.

I didn't realize they were lipped on the inside as well.

winnar winnar here though
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3303...archweb201603_

What are you using for new sealant? A marine type clear like this?

3M Marine Grade Silicone Sealant (08019) – For Boats and RVs – Clear – 3 Ounces https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H8W9V8..._-xQIEb8621MXV

Soden82 · 04-05-2020, 10:47 PM

Broke the car out of storage for the spring. Realized one should NEVER take the battery physically out of the car when storing it.

Thankfully I had the ski hole in the back seat of my e90 or it would've been bad.

Also did my oil change!

Good to be back rowing my own gears again

Emilime75 · 04-05-2020, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

What are you using for new sealant? A marine type clear like this?

3M Marine Grade Silicone Sealant (08019) – For Boats and RVs – Clear – 3 Ounces https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H8W9V8..._-xQIEb8621MXV

That might work, but you're better off using actual butyl sealant, like this
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N5PM29I...irXQIEbTD3B7V3

neilvan · 04-06-2020, 07:53 AM

Pulled mine out of storage and started doing some spring cleaning to some of them.

20200406_084757

20200406_084725

nsjames · 04-06-2020, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

What are you using for new sealant? A marine type clear like this?

3M Marine Grade Silicone Sealant (08019) – For Boats and RVs – Clear – 3 Ounces https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H8W9V8..._-xQIEb8621MXV

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Originally Posted by Emilime75

That might work, but you're better off using actual butyl sealant, like this
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N5PM29I...irXQIEbTD3B7V3

exactly that.
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/mo...TYL?quantity=1
direct it's cheaper than amazon if you don't have prime.

MPOWER5266 · 04-06-2020, 08:34 AM

Put some LED interior light bulbs in my wagon, gave the interior a wipe down, cleaned the windows, and washed my mom's F31 for her.

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

Barrique91 · 04-06-2020, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by nsjames

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Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

What are you using for new sealant? A marine type clear like this?

3M Marine Grade Silicone Sealant (08019) – For Boats and RVs – Clear – 3 Ounces https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H8W9V8..._-xQIEb8621MXV

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Originally Posted by Emilime75

That might work, but you're better off using actual butyl sealant, like this
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N5PM29I...irXQIEbTD3B7V3

exactly that.
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/mo...TYL?quantity=1
direct it's cheaper than amazon if you don't have prime.

This is what I will be using

Permatex 81158 Black Silicone Adhesive Sealant, 3 oz. Tube, Pack of 1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AL6WLA..._eaZIEbH6X9VNV

535iM_Spadez · 04-06-2020, 09:01 AM

The front splitter finally came, I opted them to be painted for $95.00 shipped ...

MPOWER5266 · 04-06-2020, 09:03 AM

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The front splitter finally came, I opted them to be painted for $95.00 shipped ...

Hmmm not bad. My bumper is kinda beat up on the sides, I was going to have it repainted but I might try these. Do you have a link?

535iM_Spadez · 04-06-2020, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MPOWER5266

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The front splitter finally came, I opted them to be painted for $95.00 shipped ...

Hmmm not bad. My bumper is kinda beat up on the sides, I was going to have it repainted but I might try these. Do you have a link?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/06-08-E90-O...pid=1444135100

MPOWER5266 · 04-06-2020, 09:14 AM

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/06-08-E90-O...pid=1444135100

Thanks, I will have to see if I can find them in Alpine.

neilvan · 04-06-2020, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by MPOWER5266

Hmmm not bad. My bumper is kinda beat up on the sides, I was going to have it repainted but I might try these. Do you have a link?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fits-05-08-...kAAOSwAGhag7CU

My father bought a set; The Alpine white was a dead match and was actually a pretty good paint job too

MEN54 · 04-06-2020, 09:15 AM

Bavsound Stage1 speakers upgrade

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