[NoGuru]

Installed Relocation Inlets.

[RealJ22]

Originally Posted by Thoughtfull328I

So , im extremely new to this forum , but I have a question that's really been daunting me . Maybe someone can help . Own a 2011 BMW 328I Xdrive , still haven't figured out the chassis codename yet , which makes this task even further diff , but I hear you can disconnect a butterfly exhaust valve switch located in the rear trunk , driver side , pocket wall ? Ive looked several times high and low can't find switch to unplug , aside from tail light switch Any help , is this even possible on my model or do I need to just replace exhaust ? Would like to gradually start building my baby into the " Ultimate Machine " !!?? Sorry , if Im not posting in correct side of forum . Thanks in advance !

It's on the actual muffler system under the trunk. You will see a valve with a vacuum line running to it. That is the "Exhaust valve".

Originally Posted by mikeyoooooo

Hooked up my JB4 to my Android screen.

Nice man! I'm still weary about those china headunits. Has it been good so far?

Originally Posted by NoGuru

Installed Relocation Inlets.

How long did it end up taking? I have DCI, but want to do this for the gains. People have said it's one of the worst jobs to do.

[NoGuru]

Originally Posted by RealJ22

How long did it end up taking? I have DCI, but want to do this for the gains. People have said it's one of the worst jobs to do.

I would say about 16 hours. It was a nightmare and I would not recommend this to most backyard mechanics.
I used the VRSF kit and the instructions were atrocious.

[MPOWER5266]

Did a full paint correction, sealant, wax, and restored and coated the trim this weekend.

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

My new tires also showed up. The wheels should be here later this week.

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[porsche959]

Originally Posted by MPOWER5266

Did a full paint correction, sealant, wax, and restored and coated the trim this weekend.

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

My new tires also showed up. The wheels should be here later this week.

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

That’s a very nice garage - just needs a lift

[Seattlesquash]

Originally Posted by MPOWER5266

Did a full paint correction, sealant, wax, and restored and coated the trim this weekend.

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

My new tires also showed up. The wheels should be here later this week.

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

Looks great, and damn thats a clean garage!

[MPOWER5266]

Originally Posted by porsche959

That’s a very nice garage - just needs a lift

The ceilings are too low so I had to put one in the shop.

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[MPOWER5266]

Originally Posted by Seattlesquash

Looks great, and damn thats a clean garage!

Thanks. When my wife and I got married we did an addition on my house. She got everything she wanted, and my only ask was that I could build a nice garage under the addition.

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by Thoughtfull328I

So , im extremely new to this forum , but I have a question that's really been daunting me . Maybe someone can help . Own a 2011 BMW 328I Xdrive , still haven't figured out the chassis codename yet , which makes this task even further diff , but I hear you can disconnect a butterfly exhaust valve switch located in the rear trunk , driver side , pocket wall ? Ive looked several times high and low can't find switch to unplug , aside from tail light switch Any help , is this even possible on my model or do I need to just replace exhaust ? Would like to gradually start building my baby into the " Ultimate Machine " !!?? Sorry , if Im not posting in correct side of forum . Thanks in advance !

Look up "Golf Tee mod". I think that is what it was originally called.

[WatchWolf34]

Originally Posted by Rmtt

Do you have pics of the accent lines? I think I remember seeing another member that did that and it looked great.

Also +1 on the ARC 8's. I don't track my car and daily drive it, but they are a great looking light wheel that set everything off.

Originally Posted by gamesfrager

Would you please post some of those interior shots?

Here you go - I'm no photographer so hopefully the iPhone images do it justice:







And this is the product (From Amazon) that I used.



I actually tried a couple of different brands because the first two were disappointing. They were hard, super thin, and not very flexible. That resulted in the trim not holding in place after a couple of hours.

However, this brand was the correct thickness and very maleable. It's been installed for weeks now and has sat out in extreme heat and is still exactly where I installed - no need to push it back in or use double sided tape like the first brand would have required.

Also, just one package was necessary to do the dash trim and all four doors.

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Originally Posted by porsche959

that's a sick look. more pics?

Thank you! Unfortunately, I lost the front lip before I could do a set of proper photos. I'm kicking the crap out of myself for not just having it professionally installed. I love this look and it's more unique than what I am doing now. But oh well, maybe again in the future.

[King Rudi]

Dropped the car off at the body shop yesterday afternoon. Got a little too aggressive with a polisher and got in to the paint through the clear. Expensive lesson. Sadly, I'm embarrassed to say that I used to detail cars on the side. Just glad that it happened to mine rather than a clients car. $350 to sand, repaint and re-clear the entire trunk for a spot about 2.5" in diameter. Frustrating to say the least, but honestly at that price I couldn't do it myself for cheaper. My time alone would cost more, not to mention material, paint, etc.

[dakine_surf]

Originally Posted by Thoughtfull328I

So , im extremely new to this forum , but I have a question that's really been daunting me . Maybe someone can help . Own a 2011 BMW 328I Xdrive , still haven't figured out the chassis codename yet , which makes this task even further diff , but I hear you can disconnect a butterfly exhaust valve switch located in the rear trunk , driver side , pocket wall ? Ive looked several times high and low can't find switch to unplug , aside from tail light switch Any help , is this even possible on my model or do I need to just replace exhaust ? Would like to gradually start building my baby into the " Ultimate Machine " !!?? Sorry , if Im not posting in correct side of forum . Thanks in advance !

Not possible on a 328i only the 335's have the butterfly valve

[porsche959]

No new mods, just enjoying some recent work (m3 sway, full oem suspension refresh, brass clutch bushings).

Sunday night drives through nyc make the crazy costs worth it sometimes.

[S65Hunter]

Originally Posted by Thoughtfull328I

So , im extremely new to this forum , but I have a question that's really been daunting me . Maybe someone can help . Own a 2011 BMW 328I Xdrive , still haven't figured out the chassis codename yet , which makes this task even further diff , but I hear you can disconnect a butterfly exhaust valve switch located in the rear trunk , driver side , pocket wall ? Ive looked several times high and low can't find switch to unplug , aside from tail light switch Any help , is this even possible on my model or do I need to just replace exhaust ? Would like to gradually start building my baby into the " Ultimate Machine " !!?? Sorry , if Im not posting in correct side of forum . Thanks in advance !

As specified by another member, you can only do this on a 335, not a 328. If you want some more noise from your exhaust I'd recommend the magnaflow #12148 muffler. Also, as far as your chassis code goes theres e90 (sedan) e91(wagon) e92 (coupe) and e93 (convertible).

[MTK24]

wash and wax

[Bufalo]

Originally Posted by MPOWER5266

The ceilings are too low so I had to put one in the shop.

Yo.... The floors? With the ///M color flecks in the polymer? Thaaaat is some subtly incredible shit right there.

[mikeyoooooo]

Originally Posted by RealJ22

It's on the actual muffler system under the trunk. You will see a valve with a vacuum line running to it. That is the "Exhaust valve".

Nice man! I'm still weary about those china headunits. Has it been good so far?

How long did it end up taking? I have DCI, but want to do this for the gains. People have said it's one of the worst jobs to do.

I'm loving it so far. I still use my BMW Bluetooth for sound and just use the tablet part for Waze, JB4 and backup camera. Definitely worth it imo.

[alvin26]

Finished fixing my driver door actuator! finally no more noise... and on to the next project (ashtray delete).

[MPOWER5266]

Originally Posted by Bufalo

Yo.... The floors? With the ///M color flecks in the polymer? Thaaaat is some subtly incredible shit right there.

Originally Posted by Bufalo

Yo.... The floors? With the ///M color flecks in the polymer? Thaaaat is some subtly incredible shit right there.

Thanks man, I got a ton of samples from epoxy companies to get it right.

[CTinline-six]

Originally Posted by MPOWER5266

The ceilings are too low so I had to put one in the shop.

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

So much awesome in one pic. Is that an early 70s Wagoneer in the background?

[MPOWER5266]

Originally Posted by CTinline-six

So much awesome in one pic. Is that an early 70s Wagoneer in the background?

Yep its a 77. My dad and I did a "poor mans" Icon derelict build. Everything underneath is new, the interior is original, we added bluetooth, upgraded A/C, but kept the patina.

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Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

We have a 77 Cherokee Chief we are going to start on after we are done with the E9.

[CTinline-six]

Originally Posted by MPOWER5266

Yep its a 77. My dad and I did a "poor mans" Icon derelict build. Everything underneath is new, the interior is original, we added bluetooth, upgraded A/C, but kept the patina.

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

Untitled by Nick Wood, on Flickr

We have a 77 Cherokee Chief we are going to start on after we are done with the E9.

Looks awesome. Always have a soft spot for old Jeeps.