What did you do to your car today?

tlow98 · 03-29-2020, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by nsjames

goto realoem put in your vin number and look up the part numbers.

I've finished painting all of the insides of wheels.
am going to call the paint store tomorrow to buy urethane clear.
gonna be legit.

JIMP.

How did the anodizing of the bolts turn out?

Welcome to NBA Jam · 03-29-2020, 10:22 PM

Made a backup of my idrive hard drive. If that thing dies then a replacement will be easy.

nuron · 03-29-2020, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 535iM_Spadez

Not too much drone, still quiet I find myself now really cruising to hear the exhaust and those burples and low grumbles at the light on down shifts ... as for the up revs no improvement until perhaps intake and and tune... other then that completely satisfied I've even caught some occasional onlookers

Do you have a soundclip/videoclip?

Serf27 · 03-29-2020, 10:33 PM

Installed my rear deck sun shade... After having it sit in the garage for a year.
Sadly the motor was bad and I tried to repair it, gorilla glue did not hold. A pin through the stud would’ve worked but I was tired of messing with it, so I’ll just manually roll it up.

Fixed a bolt through the shade base so the arms could still move.
Also the tab i put to pull it up looks hideous. I can pull it up from the sides with no tab.

Also had to paint the very back plastic black. Up until today, that parts had never crossed my mind.

Vulcan50 · 03-29-2020, 10:48 PM

Got the fronts in and slotted the strut towers while I was at it. (Has to take the back half apart to fix a mistake. Having done so I'm getting pretty fast.)

213e90n51 · 03-29-2020, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Welcome to NBA Jam

Made a backup of my idrive hard drive. If that thing dies then a replacement will be easy.

How do you do that? Is yours lci?

535iM_Spadez · 03-30-2020, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by nuron

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Originally Posted by 535iM_Spadez

Not too much drone, still quiet I find myself now really cruising to hear the exhaust and those burples and low grumbles at the light on down shifts ... as for the up revs no improvement until perhaps intake and and tune... other then that completely satisfied I've even caught some occasional onlookers

Do you have a soundclip/videoclip?

No but I'll be sure to get one

mecheng77 · 03-30-2020, 02:15 AM

Changed brake fluid, this type I used a one way valve bleeder. I am quite impressed, it was a one person job, for less than $10 on eBay it is a bargain. My parts guy had this fluid in stock: Pentosin, not sure if it is better than most? Brake pedal is firm and stops well.

CTinline-six · 03-30-2020, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mecheng77

Changed brake fluid, this type I used a one way valve bleeder. I am quite impressed, it was a one person job, for less than $10 on eBay it is a bargain. My parts guy had this fluid in stock: Pentosin, not sure if it is better than most? Brake pedal is firm and stops well.

Nice! Do you remember the name of the seller on ebay? I might have to pick up one of those. I have a power brake bleeder which works pretty well, but there are a few vehicles I service for family/friends that I don't have an adapter for.

Blueeyesredpanda · 03-30-2020, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Muscoe

Threw some new wheels on today

What light bulb are you using for the low beam?

Pittz1 · 03-30-2020, 07:37 AM

Pentosin is good stuff. Can't go wrong with it.

mecheng77 · 03-30-2020, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CTinline-six

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Originally Posted by mecheng77

Changed brake fluid, this type I used a one way valve bleeder. I am quite impressed, it was a one person job, for less than $10 on eBay it is a bargain. My parts guy had this fluid in stock: Pentosin, not sure if it is better than most? Brake pedal is firm and stops well.

Nice! Do you remember the name of the seller on ebay? I might have to pick up one of those. I have a power brake bleeder which works pretty well, but there are a few vehicles I service for family/friends that I don't have an adapter for.

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Originally Posted by CTinline-six

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Originally Posted by mecheng77

Changed brake fluid, this type I used a one way valve bleeder. I am quite impressed, it was a one person job, for less than $10 on eBay it is a bargain. My parts guy had this fluid in stock: Pentosin, not sure if it is better than most? Brake pedal is firm and stops well.

Nice! Do you remember the name of the seller on ebay? I might have to pick up one of those. I have a power brake bleeder which works pretty well, but there are a few vehicles I service for family/friends that I don't have an adapter for.

I bought it last March and used it the first time this weekend, like most eBay items of this sort there are many sellers of the same item. I couldn't tell the difference in the product so it's a matter of price and shipping time which takes a while, here is a small list of what I get when I click on the item now.

Welcome to NBA Jam · 03-30-2020, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 213e90n51

How do you do that? Is yours lci?

Yup. Removed the hard drive, plugged it into my PC with a 2.5" IDE to USB adapter, and ran a sector-by-sector backup of the whole drive.

Follow this guide through Step 4 for removal:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1426773

An important thing is that the pins are exposed and can be easily bent. Also, only handle it by the sides. Do not press on the top of the drive.

CTinline-six · 03-30-2020, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mecheng77

I bought it last March and used it the first time this weekend, like most eBay items of this sort there are many sellers of the same item. I couldn't tell the difference in the product so it's a matter of price and shipping time which takes a while, here is a small list of what I get when I click on the item now.

Nice! Maybe I should hold off on ordering anything from China.

nsjames · 03-30-2020, 11:22 AM

that reminds me of the speed bleeders.

make sure you seal the threads of the bleeders or they will suck air back in passed them.

mecheng77 · 03-30-2020, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CTinline-six

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Originally Posted by mecheng77

I bought it last March and used it the first time this weekend, like most eBay items of this sort there are many sellers of the same item. I couldn't tell the difference in the product so it's a matter of price and shipping time which takes a while, here is a small list of what I get when I click on the item now.

Nice! Maybe I should hold off on ordering anything from China.

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Originally Posted by CTinline-six

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Originally Posted by mecheng77

I bought it last March and used it the first time this weekend, like most eBay items of this sort there are many sellers of the same item. I couldn't tell the difference in the product so it's a matter of price and shipping time which takes a while, here is a small list of what I get when I click on the item now.

Nice! Maybe I should hold off on ordering anything from China.

They are on the path of recovery and the shipping time is so long the virus should be dead. That's my rational, my wife's Volvo needs an abs sensor and the local prices are ridiculous so Chinese Ebay to the rescue

ny325 · 03-30-2020, 06:57 PM

Took it out for short drive. Was quickly reminded of this squeek/crackling noise suddenly around my drivers side window frame. Very annoying. Will address it, once things somewhat get back to normal.

uncoturner · 03-31-2020, 10:23 AM

sorta cleaned the leather seats today. what do you guys suggest for cleaner and conditioner?

unrulyteach · 03-31-2020, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Serf27

Installed my rear deck sun shade... After having it sit in the garage for a year.
Sadly the motor was bad and I tried to repair it, gorilla glue did not hold. A pin through the stud would’ve worked but I was tired of messing with it, so I’ll just manually roll it up.

Fixed a bolt through the shade base so the arms could still move.
Also the tab i put to pull it up looks hideous. I can pull it up from the sides with no tab.

Also had to paint the very back plastic black. Up until today, that parts had never crossed my mind.

Nice mine was an option but the motor failed year away so i left it up. Till i found another. Replaced the motor with on out of a 5

Serf27 · 03-31-2020, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by unrulyteach

Nice mine was an option but the motor failed year away so i left it up. Till i found another. Replaced the motor with on out of a 5

How much was the motor you replaced?
I searched and found the motor for $170 new.
Or a used shade assembly with old motor for $80.
Bmw doesn’t sell the motor by itself.

unrulyteach · 03-31-2020, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Serf27

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Originally Posted by unrulyteach

Nice mine was an option but the motor failed year away so i left it up. Till i found another. Replaced the motor with on out of a 5

How much was the motor you replaced?
I searched and found the motor for $170 new.
Or a used shade assembly with old motor for $80.
Bmw doesn’t sell the motor by itself.

Pick n pull

tlow98 · 03-31-2020, 03:17 PM

Bought some D8 rear sport springs. Yay, eBay my new best fraaannn.

03-29-2020, 10:22 PM	#11420
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03-29-2020, 10:33 PM	#11422
Serf27 Brigadier General 2850 Rep 4,322 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Sitting in a BMW. iTrader: (-1)	Installed my rear deck sun shade... After having it sit in the garage for a year. Sadly the motor was bad and I tried to repair it, gorilla glue did not hold. A pin through the stud would’ve worked but I was tired of messing with it, so I’ll just manually roll it up. Fixed a bolt through the shade base so the arms could still move. Also the tab i put to pull it up looks hideous. I can pull it up from the sides with no tab. Also had to paint the very back plastic black. Up until today, that parts had never crossed my mind. Attached Images __________________ E90 335i-408WHP. Alpine over Terra brown E70 X5 35i M Sport-Stage1 Tune. Alpine over Black E91 328 M Sport-Alpine over Black-Alpine over Saddle brown. E93 335i-DINAN tuned. Alpine over Saddle brown
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03-29-2020, 10:48 PM	#11423
Vulcan50 Captain 433 Rep 780 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Peoria, IL iTrader: (0)	Got the fronts in and slotted the strut towers while I was at it. (Has to take the back half apart to fix a mistake. Having done so I'm getting pretty fast.) Attached Images
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03-30-2020, 02:15 AM	#11426
mecheng77 Colonel 1006 Rep 2,243 Posts Drives: 2007 328i / 2014 M235i Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Ontario Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00] [0.00]	Changed brake fluid, this type I used a one way valve bleeder. I am quite impressed, it was a one person job, for less than $10 on eBay it is a bargain. My parts guy had this fluid in stock: Pentosin, not sure if it is better than most? Brake pedal is firm and stops well. Attached Images
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03-30-2020, 07:37 AM	#11429
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03-30-2020, 11:22 AM	#11433
nsjames Brigadier General 2440 Rep 4,331 Posts Drives: 08 328xi Touring Join Date: May 2017 Location: ohio iTrader: (0)	that reminds me of the speed bleeders. make sure you seal the threads of the bleeders or they will suck air back in passed them.
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ny325 Brigadier General 895 Rep 3,141 Posts Drives: Jet Black E90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gridlock iTrader: (0)	Took it out for short drive. Was quickly reminded of this squeek/crackling noise suddenly around my drivers side window frame. Very annoying. Will address it, once things somewhat get back to normal.
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03-31-2020, 10:23 AM	#11436
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03-31-2020, 03:17 PM	#11440
tlow98 Brigadier General 2173 Rep 4,989 Posts Drives: 2009 E91, 2014 F15 x35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	Bought some D8 rear sport springs. Yay, eBay my new best fraaannn.
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