What did you do to your car today?

Socket · 09-27-2018, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by reckedhim

Cut the white wire in the driver's side mirror to stop it from folding all the way out. I tried a few things before cutting the wire and nothing worked. Got tired of rolling the window down after starting it and manually putting it into the correct spot.

Nice work

Wont bother you again

Socket · 09-27-2018, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Ludilo

The shift knob looks great- where can one purchase it?

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Genuine-...UAAOxyBjBTQA4U

bloppitybloop · 09-27-2018, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Socket

Nice work

Wont bother you again

I wish I would've done it a lot sooner. I have barely driven it since spring because of that issue.

bloppitybloop · 09-27-2018, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Socket

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Genuine-...UAAOxyBjBTQA4U

eBay has a 15% off site-wide coupon starting at 10am PST through 6pm PST. The code is PICKSOON.

Barrique91 · 09-27-2018, 11:18 AM

Cleaned the pocket where the amp is stored and took out the amp to clean it. I thought it might take care of the strange sound in my rear right door speaker but it's still there. I think it is the speaker itself. Will have to have a look at it one day, at least the pocket and amp are clean now!

535i addict · 09-27-2018, 11:23 AM

I have 18x9.5 +35 avant garde M310 up for sale or Trade, 9/10 Condition.

Nickco43 · 09-27-2018, 03:42 PM

I touched up, buffed and sealed my hood. My car was never garaged and the top body panels were a bit faded. I bought some paint match vinyl so hopefully they will cover the little clear coat failure on my roof and the gas cap spot from my PO.

e91n00b · 09-27-2018, 10:04 PM

I did my first ever car DIY today (with the help of a very handy friend) Replaced the coils on my 2012 E91 N52. Car only has 46k on it but was having a little rough idle and starting on cold start so it seemed like a logical place to start. First coil pulled was a made in China special and all others were Bosch. Not sure if that one coil could cause such issues but after replacing them all car starts much smoother and the idle jumps are minimal. A good first DIY project for someone like me who had no prior car repair experience.

unrulyteach · 09-28-2018, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by e91n00b

I did my first ever car DIY today (with the help of a very handy friend) Replaced the coils on my 2012 E91 N52. Car only has 46k on it but was having a little rough idle and starting on cold start so it seemed like a logical place to start. First coil pulled was a made in China special and all others were Bosch. Not sure if that one coil could cause such issues but after replacing them all car starts much smoother and the idle jumps are minimal. A good first DIY project for someone like me who had no prior car repair experience.

Is that the last year of the e91?

e91n00b · 09-28-2018, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by unrulyteach

Is that the last year of the e91?

Yes, I believe so. Think in 2013 they switched to the F30 chassis.

Socket · 09-28-2018, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by e91n00b

I did my first ever car DIY today (with the help of a very handy friend) Replaced the coils on my 2012 E91 N52. Car only has 46k on it but was having a little rough idle and starting on cold start so it seemed like a logical place to start. First coil pulled was a made in China special and all others were Bosch. Not sure if that one coil could cause such issues but after replacing them all car starts much smoother and the idle jumps are minimal. A good first DIY project for someone like me who had no prior car repair experience.

Nice work
1 dodgy coil will def have an impact
Well done on getting your hands dirty
I did not do any diy but once you do one and realize it’s jut too bad you mo e quickly onto bigger things 👍. Half the fun of owning a E9x really

CTinline-six · 09-28-2018, 07:52 AM

Swore at it. The tire pressure light came on and started flashing (328i). I get out, check the pressures and they are all exactly the same as they were a week ago. Thinking maybe a bad sensor?

Wolf 335 · 09-28-2018, 09:16 AM

Scheduled DIY for tomorrow morning:

Transmission pan
Fluid
Mechatronic Sleeve
Mechatronic unit valve body sealing seals

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spencers · 09-28-2018, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by spencers

Swapped the belt. Felt like it needed to be done after the OFHG was neglected for a while. Old one still looks good so it'll live in the trunk!

New belt is Continental Elite and is already shredding itself apart. Stick with Contitech OEM!! Swapping it back tonight.

CTinline-six · 09-28-2018, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by spencers

New belt is Continental Elite and is already shredding itself apart. Stick with Contitech OEM!! Swapping it back tonight.

Even an aftermarket belt shouldn't shred itself that quickly unless there is another issue. I'd double check all the pulleys if there is no more oil getting on the belt.

nsjames · 09-28-2018, 09:59 AM

or a pulley is not in line properly.

spencers · 09-28-2018, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by CTinline-six

Even an aftermarket belt shouldn't shred itself that quickly unless there is another issue. I'd double check all the pulleys if there is no more oil getting on the belt.

Will do. Thank you for the tip! Only other difference between the belt is 5mm difference. 6pk1990 OEM vs the new 6pk1995. Idler and tensioner pulleys were replaced 4.5 years ago (25k miles ago). I’ll pull both tonight and check them.

ryan stewart · 09-28-2018, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolf 335

Scheduled DIY for tomorrow morning:

Transmission pan
Fluid
Mechatronic Sleeve
Mechatronic unit valve body sealing seals

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Did my mech seals and replaced the selector forks that can break. Downshifts are much smoother now.

IllSic_Design · 09-28-2018, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by spencers

Will do. Thank you for the tip! Only other difference between the belt is 5mm difference. 6pk1990 OEM vs the new 6pk1995. Idler and tensioner pulleys were replaced 4.5 years ago (25k miles ago). I’ll pull both tonight and check them.

Check the power steering pulley very carefully for a chipped/cracked/broken pulley. Usually happens on the side of the pulley closest to the ps pump, it's the most common problem when having belts break like that/that quick.

spencers · 09-28-2018, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by IllSic_Design

Check the power steering pulley very carefully for a chipped/cracked/broken pulley. Usually happens on the side of the pulley closest to the ps pump, it's the most common problem when having belts break like that/that quick.

I just pulled the belt and checked all pulleys and I’m fairly certain what happened now. I don’t think I fully wrapped the new belt around the crank. It took more effort and pushing to seat the old belt around the crank just now. The new one shredded on the front side which tells me it wasn’t seated properly. All pulleys are good with no play.

S65Hunter · 09-28-2018, 11:36 AM

Hit the speed limiter a couple times on my way into work...

BSM n54iS · 09-28-2018, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineE93

Hit the speed limiter a couple times on my way into work...

In dallas..?

09-27-2018, 11:18 AM	#7111
Barrique91 First Lieutenant 396 Rep 307 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Touring 6MT Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Idaho, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	Cleaned the pocket where the amp is stored and took out the amp to clean it. I thought it might take care of the strange sound in my rear right door speaker but it's still there. I think it is the speaker itself. Will have to have a look at it one day, at least the pocket and amp are clean now! Attached Images __________________ 325xi Touring - 6MT - Sport Package
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09-27-2018, 03:42 PM	#7113
Nickco43 Lieutenant Colonel 1458 Rep 1,912 Posts Drives: 08 E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW [0.00]	I touched up, buffed and sealed my hood. My car was never garaged and the top body panels were a bit faded. I bought some paint match vinyl so hopefully they will cover the little clear coat failure on my roof and the gas cap spot from my PO.
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e91n00b New Member 3 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 328xi e91 wagon Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: 03801 iTrader: (0)	I did my first ever car DIY today (with the help of a very handy friend) Replaced the coils on my 2012 E91 N52. Car only has 46k on it but was having a little rough idle and starting on cold start so it seemed like a logical place to start. First coil pulled was a made in China special and all others were Bosch. Not sure if that one coil could cause such issues but after replacing them all car starts much smoother and the idle jumps are minimal. A good first DIY project for someone like me who had no prior car repair experience.
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CTinline-six Hoonigan 6818 Rep 3,000 Posts Drives: '09 328i, '98 Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i N51 [0.00]	Swore at it. The tire pressure light came on and started flashing (328i). I get out, check the pressures and they are all exactly the same as they were a week ago. Thinking maybe a bad sensor? __________________ "Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should." -Dr. Ian Malcolm, Jurassic Park
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09-28-2018, 09:16 AM	#7119
Wolf 335 Brigadier General 2341 Rep 3,539 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: GTA - Greater Toronto Area iTrader: (0)	Scheduled DIY for tomorrow morning: Transmission pan Fluid Mechatronic Sleeve Mechatronic unit valve body sealing seals
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09-28-2018, 11:36 AM	#7127
S65Hunter Major 1185 Rep 1,455 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Dallas TX iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00]	Hit the speed limiter a couple times on my way into work...
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