[Soden82]

Installed a front wilwood big brake setup I got off a forum member. Now I need to find a rear set up to go with it!

[LORDD]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Well it paid off handsomely!!!

Thanks I'm very pleased the passenger one is not to bad but will do it to match . The rear ones are quite bad but not as bad as the drivers was. Will do them in next few weeks .

[Wolf 335]

Originally Posted by tcphoto

You need an appointment to get an estimate from a body shop now? I guess it's been a very long time since I've needed such a service, the actual work cannot be scheduled until September. I am clearly in the wrong business...

Update: I just received the shop’s estimate and the total is $2305 plus the $380 for the tire that I had to replace. Now to see what State Farm says and when to get it in the shop.

Definitely get the M-sport bumper. Don't mention that to the insurance but rather tell the shop to order that bumper instead. That's what i did when i had to replace mine.

Shop is quoting you for the re-bar as well im assuming. Make sure that they know you will check that the re-bar was replaced. Many times they dont replace it as there is no damge to it, but they charge the insurance for a new one.

And finally, if you do get a m-tech rear, go with a satin black paint diffuser look. Dont use the stock corner sticker that come with the original diffuser. Tell the shop to paint it instead. And paint the upper center trim piece same color as body.

[tcphoto]

Yes, the list of replacement parts include the rebar, I plan on buying the bumper and have a shop that will paint it. I can install it myself if needed. I see the diffusor is black but would it be smart to have it sprayed BSM also?

[LORDD]

Tonight I did yep you guessed it more cleaning this time the passenger and rear seatbelts then removed 3 oil stains from the carpet .

[LORDD]

Today after Finnally getting my interior clean and I'm happy with it for now and having to wait for starter button to turn up I finally have done the job that has bugged me since I got the car get rid of the wooden trim and replace it with silver hex trim soo much better .
Before

[LORDD]

After 😀

[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.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by LORDD

After 😀

Looking good! If you don't smoke, consider swapping in an accessory tray. It's one of my favorite upgrades!

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...rt-51167132376

[Brian86]

Fresh oil. 330k.

I started wiping oil off the trap door and bottom oil pan... before remembering what a stupid task that is, considering the fantastic mess sitting on top of the aero trays :/

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by Brian86

Fresh oil. 330k.

I started wiping oil off the trap door and bottom oil pan... before remembering what a stupid task that is, considering the fantastic mess sitting on top of the aero trays :/

Do you know if those little trap door flaps are sold? Mine is missing. I've poked around a little but haven't found a listing for one. NBD without out, just one of those little itches...

[E93Dude]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Do you know if those little trap door flaps are sold? Mine is missing. I've poked around a little but haven't found a listing for one. NBD without out, just one of those little itches...

https://www.amazon.com/BMW-51-75-7-1...C25&sr=8-1

Replaced mine in a fit of OCD last year for $18. Costs way more now than piece of plastic should, but not a lot of money in absolute or relative terms. Still, for nearly $40, I would save your money.

[Brian86]

Believe it or not, I still have my trap door after all those miles and years. The "screw" head on the latch has seen better days.

Come to think of it, 330k miles is only 30 some oil changes if the original owners went by the condition based maintenance program, then went 10k between changes after it clocked out. That latch is in awfully bad shape for only being used thirty times.

I'd like to find a 51757145287 radiator gasket but cant bring myself to spend $60+shipping for it. Replaced barely-there front under-aero tray with a rock auto Taiwan knockoff shortly after getting the car. It's held up well.

I just removed the plastic air deflectors in front of the rear tires as one of them started dragging. Yanked both because, you know, symmetry :P

[Hoody007]

Drove it back from the airport after it had sat for a week. Fired up immediately - new battery doing its job well indeed.

Replaced ignition coils - old ones were Delphis (silver one), new ones are Eldors from FCP Euro.
There’s a definite difference!

Oh, and cracked the windshield on the 528i. $400 for a new one - going with Climate Comfort glass.

[Brian86]

I am going to need to find a new 'tension strut' for the rear. 51717160377

FCP has them for $150, which kinda seems like a good deal.

Mine is almost totally rusted through on the driver side. It's odd. The car has been really good resisting cancer. I'm still shocked at how clean everything is. But one small section of that particular piece has just dissolved.

Not sure how important it really is.... but it's substantial chunk of steel. I tend to think ze Germans put it there for a reason.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by E93Dude

https://www.amazon.com/BMW-51-75-7-1...ps%2C25&sr=8-1

Replaced mine in a fit of OCD last year for $18. Costs way more now than piece of plastic should, but not a lot of money in absolute or relative terms. Still, for nearly $40, I would save your money.

Grazie! For $18 I would consider it... for $40, nope. It'll be on my list for next time I go to the pick a part!

[Wolf 335]

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.

tcphoto I would suggest you get the m-tech that has the diffusor nozzl trim (as the call it on real oem)

Number 19 in image below:



I had the bumper you have in the pic from M0dbargain$, and trust me when i tell you, the one that has the diffusor trim looks way better. Makes the other one look very plain.

By the way, what is BSM?

[LORDD]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Looking good! If you don't smoke, consider swapping in an accessory tray. It's one of my favorite upgrades!

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...rt-51167132376

Yep I am defo doing that but gonna wait until next month see what I get for my birthday lol besides I have just bought it a new present that shall be here next week lol 😂

[LORDD]

One thing has been bugging me is the holes on the back seat from the missing three isofix covers so today got some more . Sooo much better it's the small things …

[Hoody007]

Well, finally broke down and bought the alarm siren. Driving to NY in August and figured I'd better have an alarm installed…

Already have the ultrasonic sensor and hood switch, got the alarm for $59. Now I just need to find my jack for the install…

[Wolf 335]

Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Do you know if those little trap door flaps are sold? Mine is missing. I've poked around a little but haven't found a listing for one. NBD without out, just one of those little itches...

Talking about this?

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

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

[tcphoto]

Originally Posted by Wolf 335

tcphoto I would suggest you get the m-tech that has the diffusor nozzl trim (as the call it on real oem)

Number 19 in image below:

Attachment 2925819

I had the bumper you have in the pic from M0dbargain$, and trust me when i tell you, the one that has the diffusor trim looks way better. Makes the other one look very plain.

By the way, what is BSM?

Thanks for the input, it appears that the diffusor is smooth. The color of my car is Black Sapphire Metallic.