[dephrank]

Had a hydrogen clean via the air intake. Code came up for NOX sensor version - see pic. Also got an ageing CAT code.

Looks like a secondary CAT delete is in order. Anyone done is to their N43?

[fazm]

The before/after simple swaps continue:

Before:


After:


Also, the service messages on the car say I need front brake pads in 2900 miles or so. I want to cut down on brake dust and folks have mentioned akebono - is this what I want?
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...8i-e92-eur918a

Thanks!

[Buug959]

I opened up a can of elbow grease and polished up my badly weathered headlights. They were in dire need of a sprucing up. Wet sanded with 400, 1000 and 2000 grit paper and then a UV blocker clear coat that came in the kit. Before and after photos.

[fazm]

Looks really great!

[Soden82]

Mounted my new m-sport rear diffuser and got my new m-sport bumper on.

Started the water pump/tstat install. What a PITA. But happy that I'm able to do it myself without having to pay somebody

[Wolf 335]

Originally Posted by Buug959

I opened up a can of elbow grease and polished up my badly weathered headlights. They were in dire need of a sprucing up. Wet sanded with 400, 1000 and 2000 grit paper and then a UV blocker clear coat that came in the kit. Before and after photos.

What kit did you use?

[GA328iT]

Originally Posted by fazm

Before:



After:

But how are you going to know what your miles per gallon are riiiigghtt..... NOW!!

[fazm]

lol.

How indeed.

[Buug959]

Originally Posted by Wolf 335

What kit did you use?

I used the Sylvania Headlight Restoration Kit. Amazon.ca link: https://www.amazon.ca/SYLVANIA-Headl...99&sr=8-1&th=1

I've tried a number of different kits over the years and the Sylvania kit is by far the best I've come across. And at just under 40 Canadian Pesos the price isn't bad either.

[Hoody007]

Originally Posted by GA328iT

But how are you going to know what your miles per gallon are riiiigghtt..... NOW!!

Nice!

I actually really like the instant MPG gauge. My OBC is actually set to the instant readout, ironically.

Oil temp gauge is way more useful though if you're going to have a dedicated gauge.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by Hoody007

Nice!

I actually really like the instant MPG gauge. My OBC is actually set to the instant readout, ironically.

Oil temp gauge is way more useful though if you're going to have a dedicated gauge.

I agree... I've always liked the instant MPG. But an oil and coolant temp gauge would sure be nice!

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by fazm

The before/after simple swaps continue:

Before:


After:


Also, the service messages on the car say I need front brake pads in 2900 miles or so. I want to cut down on brake dust and folks have mentioned akebono - is this what I want?
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...8i-e92-eur918a

Thanks!

I've always gone w/ Akebono for every application, very happy with them. No downside to them in my opinion! I hate BMW pads... they are the dirtiest nastiest things ever!

[F13.KENN]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

I've always gone w/ Akebono for every application, very happy with them. No downside to them in my opinion! I hate BMW pads... they are the dirtiest nastiest things ever!

Very happy with my akebono euro ceramic pads aswell. Can drive for 5k miles without washing my wheels and theres like almost zero dust on them.

I do notice in the winter they need a littleee bit of heat in them at the start of your drive. Not bad enough to steer me away from getting them again though. This is winter in Georgia btw

[fazm]

Thanks, amigos. That's what I'll order.

[F31B48]

Originally Posted by Buug959

I opened up a can of elbow grease and polished up my badly weathered headlights. They were in dire need of a sprucing up. Wet sanded with 400, 1000 and 2000 grit paper and then a UV blocker clear coat that came in the kit. Before and after photos.

I so need to do this, but I'm concerned about which paint to use. What brand of clear did you go with?

[Buug959]

Originally Posted by EvaBmw

I so need to do this, but I'm concerned about which paint to use. What brand of clear did you go with?

I got this kit on Amazon.ca. The clear coat is included and I only used about half the bottle so I have plenty to do another set of headlights if I ever need to.

[CTinline-six]

Originally Posted by fazm

Thanks, amigos. That's what I'll order.

Hopefully you don't have the dreaded Akebono clunk like I had on my 328i. Luckily FCP let me exchange them. Research proved I wasn't the only one.

I used to put Akebonos on everything, not anymore. Sure they don't dust, and the braking power is fine for casual driving, but the OEM Textar pads are superior in every way besides dust.

[BMWdmk]

Took on split folding seats DIY. Hand tools and a visit to the junkyard for mounting parts. It's pretty straight forward as long as you take your time

(FYI if your seats wont lock after installing actuators and locks you have the locks on the wrong side they are marked L and R )

[BMWdmk]

sorry for large photos/sideways

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by BMWdmk

sorry for large photos/sideways

Great upgrade (even with super-sized photos!)!

[Karlos20945]

Just a quick oil and filter change today, all done with a Sealey vacuum pump. Sucks the oil out of the dipstick and into the pump's tank under vacuum pressure. Easy peasy. Completed in 30 minutes.
I know some will have issues with doing it this way, but it gets done properly once a year at the garage, but being the N47 engine, I like to give it an oil change every six months.

[Wolf 335]

Originally Posted by Karlos20945

Just a quick oil and filter change today, all done with a Sealey vacuum pump. Sucks the oil out of the dipstick and into the pump's tank under vacuum pressure. Easy peasy. Completed in 30 minutes.
I know some will have issues with doing it this way, but it gets done properly once a year at the garage, but being the N47 engine, I like to give it an oil change every six months.

Ahhh the dipstick... simplicity some of us don't have a pleasure of enjoying.