[Hoody007]

Originally Posted by jwalther

More like what someone else did to my car. . .Got clipped in a parking garage. The other driver was considerate enough to leave a note and initiated a claim with her insurance company before I even knew what happened. Good news is, the pre-existing scratch visible at the bottom of the bumper will be taken care of as well.

Should I consider anything other than a stock bumper replacement (E91 btw)?

Ouch! That's really kind of them to step up, do the right thing, and leave a note.

Perhaps the EU taillights? They look the same but have amber indicators.

[tcphoto]

That is quite the bump, it’s amazing that she left a note but there is probably video of it also. I would replace it with a Sport bumper if it was my car.

[Gregrobin]

Originally Posted by jwalther

Should I consider anything other than a stock bumper replacement (E91 btw)?]

I worked in auto claims a million years ago out of college. Her insurance will pay for what's on the car, no more, no less. And they only owe you for the current used condition of the part, not new. For example, if the tire was damaged and needed to be replaced, and it was half way thru it's life, they owe for that, not a brand new tire. If a brand new tire is $200, they owe you $100.

If you want something different you will have to pay the extra for the part.

Also, they are liable to you, not anyone else, not a body shop, etc. They will pay you based on an appraisal. Whether or not you get the car fixed is up to you. I suggest you do get it fixed, especially with rear end damage. There is always more damage behind the bumper they miss in the appraisal. My GFs car was bumped a few weeks ago in the rear. Insurance appraised it at $1000. It went in the shop on Monday. So far, with hidden damage, it's up to $3700. Had she taken the $1000 and not had it repaired she'd lost out on that money.

[SSW]

Just picked up a front wheel that needed to be refinished/powder coated. Quick turnaround of only 1 day. Cost $240.

Wheel got curbed and I didn't do it but couldn't prove who did. My mobile wheel repair guy fixed the damage but, when he was doing the work, the clear coat started to peel (with some paint attached) and he wouldn't charge me for the work he did! Saved me $100 on the wheel repair.

Just before the front wheel was repaired/refinished/poweder coated, I bought 2 new tires for both front wheels ($470) and had them installed ($80 more). Previously bought installed 2 new tires for the rear. Michelin Pilot Super Sports all around.

[Gregrobin]

Originally Posted by Mosaud1998

Got a Blackstone oil analysis done a while ago.

Looks like everything is good except for high copper levels.

Is that concerning?

I love Blackstone, use them every time I purchase a used boat. Reprint looks ok to me. Email/call them if you are concerned though.

[Mosaud1998]

Finally got my rear left wheel bearing replaced for $280 from my indy.

Saw this classic 5 series. Looks super mint. Idk whatsup with the air fresheners (maybe got the seats steam cleaned or shampooed and didn't dry them well).

[Hoody007]

Originally Posted by Mosaud1998

Finally got my rear left wheel bearing replaced for $280 from my indy.

Saw this classic 5 series. Looks super mint. Idk whatsup with the air fresheners (maybe got the seats steam cleaned or shampooed and didn't dry them well).

It’s an E28 524td - a diesel!
Rare bird indeed.

[Seattlesquash]

Originally Posted by Hoody007

It's an E28 524td - a diesel!
Rare bird indeed.

That's super cool, flashback from the past for me there - my dad drove that car when we were young, in Sweden. very nice car indeed!

[Chapperss]

Installed an Android Head unit thingymabob

[mapleleaf1773]

I cut the black tabs off my switch/button so my rear fog lights are operational.

My e90 even had the internal piece in the switch so I didn't even have to buy anything...yippie

[e91Owner]

Nice little starter replacement. Just took a dump without warning. Luckily the tow to my house was only a few miles.

[Mike K]

Mickey Mouse coolant flange replacement time. The old one crumbled on removal. I used a rag and some clamps to close down the coolant hose to keep the debris out of the water pump.

To seat the new tight fitting aluminum flange I greased the O ring and put the flange in the freezer for 30 minutes. Then I started each of the two 10mm bolts a bit. Finally, I placed a hammer handle on the lower flange lip and the hit the other end of that hammer with another hammer. The new flange popped right in.

I only drained about 2 quarts of coolant by using another members method of starting the engine and running the small coolant return hose into a container. After about a minute I had my 2 quarts drained easily. Then nothing spilled out when pulling the flange and hose. Peace of mind on that front now..

[3PedalJake]

Originally Posted by Chapperss

Installed an Android Head unit thingymabob

That's a vast improvement. I don't care for thingymabobs, but if I had one I'd do this to it.

[3PedalJake]

Originally Posted by Karlos20945

Tried to remove my driver's side wheel arch liner to access the washer bottle, as I think the pump filter might be clogged. Failed miserably. Turns out I'll need three plastic rivets that I don't have, so I stopped before I did any damage.
Why anyone thought it was a good idea to put the tank behind the wing is anyone's guess.

If you're careful and lucky not to lose the pins you can drive the center out of those 3 plastic rivets and reuse them. Push them out with a small punch then look for them after you get the liner out.

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by e91Owner

Nice little starter replacement. Just took a dump without warning. Luckily the tow to my house was only a few miles.

Nice work! How many miles, and what’s that hose in the soda bottle?

[3PedalJake]

Originally Posted by nsjames

I didn't do it, but I paid a man to torch out all four studs at the collector, slip two new gaskets in and put new bolts in it.
The old hardware had gone back to the earth.
and just like that magically the 55-57MPH cruising throttle vibration I've been trying to track down for a year is gone. Who'd have thunk it was the exhaust vibrating?

How much did this experience cost me?
$53.50
He was done in 20 minutes. Sometimes it's worth taking your junk somewhere. Exhaust work is about the only thing I don't do.

I sliced into the exhaust on the 330 trying to take the flange off, had to pay the local shop $20 to fix the gash, but that involved dragging it there in my truck bed. I'm thinking on how I'm gonna get the much worse looking exhaust on the 325 down in the near future, I'm leaning towards your solution, just take it to someone who does that for a living and gojo my hands of it.

[Serf27]

Originally Posted by 3PedalJake

If you're careful and lucky not to lose the pins you can drive the center out of those 3 plastic rivets and reuse them. Push them out with a small punch then look for them after you get the liner out.

The pins usually fall behind the side skirt.
So look there.

[LoveSauceE90]

took me all damn day, but finally got the headlights to go with my taillies. the black led sidemarkers look nice too. now for a tint and some black wheels. had this car about 4 months now.

please forgive the dirty front bumper, I was exhausted.

[e91Owner]

Originally Posted by Mike K

Nice work! How many miles, and what's that hose in the soda bottle?

That's at 120k. Amazing how fast the new Bosch starter is. The water bottle is just for the fuel line. It's on my e60 N52 which has an additional part that holds the intake manifold on, so unlike my e91, I had to remove it.

[Pittz1]

Originally Posted by e91Owner

That's at 120k. Amazing how fast the new Bosch starter is. The water bottle is just for the fuel line. It's on my e60 N52 which has an additional part that holds the intake manifold on, so unlike my e91, I had to remove it.

I'll say the same. The Bosch starter sounds like a F1 car starting up compared to the PE. At 190k.

[tcphoto]

Washed it then wax on and wax off.

[colorado.e9x]

Had my gfs grandma sew on the steering wheel cover, didn't enjoy it when I did my last one lol. Forgot to put the double stick tape prior so it was moving around quite a bit. My fix? Spreading the seam and injecting it with loctite shoe glue. Twisted it around a little to help spread it and now just gotta let it set for a couple days. I ran out of the tube I had, theres still a couple spots on the back spokes that are a little loose. The wheel underneath was shot anyway so I don't plan on taking it off. Other than that, conditioned it while I'm waiting.

I'll make a post with pics after install