[nerovega]

Originally Posted by phillycx

I need to do this on the driver's side rear door. I'm a little hesitant. I'm sure it would take me longer than 30 mins. I've watched a few videos, but haven't pulled the trigger. Any pro tips?

First, get you some plastic trim removal tools if you don't have any. They are pretty cheap from Harbor Freight but can be had at any auto store for pretty cheap as well.

Second, have a some kind of razor blade to cut sealant on the foam door barrier.

The only things to unplug to get the door panel off are the elec connector to the window button, the elec connector to the door lock, and the interior door handle cable.

Make sure to unhook the interior door cable from the door lock and take off the little metal door lock rod. It pulls straight out. It will take a little force but it will pop out (it will snap into the new one as well). The only other items to remove from the door lock is the wiring to the window (2 tabs) and the cable from the outer door handle. You can look inside the door and see it on the back side of the lock. it literally pops in and out of place...just line up the grooves.

Take the 3 black torx screws off and maneuver it out. Install in reverse order.

Only pro tip to offer is make sure to take your 3 torx screws and thread them into the new door lock while it is out of the car. You have to self tap the holes with the existing screws. Much harder when you're trying to thread them and hold the lock in place.

Hope that all made sense lol

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[nerovega]

Originally Posted by phillycx

Well, I decided to take my personal mechanics advice and plastidip over my peeling driver's side roof moulding. I did three coats. I think it came out ok and was much cheaper than the $150 it would've cost me to buy a new one. It's a win.

Looks much better!! Did you remove the old paint before plastidip? Did you do both sides or just the one?

[Kevdicko84]

Cleaned her up

[phillycx]

Thanks! I removed the paint that was peeling in the area. I did not do both sides. Luckily the passengers side is holding up. It blended well enough. I've heard it doesn't last too long in direct sunlight, so hopefully it will hold up through this summer. I need to spruce up all the plastics as well. I was thinking about going with chemical guys products for that. Anyone wanna chime in?

[CTinline-six]

Originally Posted by 335IE90

Washed both cars and the tractor[IMG][/IMG]

Looks good! Nice Deere.

Originally Posted by Kevdicko84

Cleaned her up

Those wheels look great.

[tlow98]

Originally Posted by phillycx

Thanks! I removed the paint that was peeling in the area. I did not do both sides. Luckily the passengers side is holding up. It blended well enough. I've heard it doesn't last too long in direct sunlight, so hopefully it will hold up through this summer. I need to spruce up all the plastics as well. I was thinking about going with chemical guys products for that. Anyone wanna chime in?

Straight to CarPro's DLux trim product. Lasts for insane amounts of time. Took 2+ years to wear off on a car that's stored outside on city streets. It's actually so good, that I'm bored, lol.

[freakystyly]

I tried that Wipe New stuff on some plastic trim pieces that were looking faded. It worked excellent on my side mirror trim. I recommend taping off the area, it will stick to everything when it dries. The chemicals in it are really strong and bad smelling too. It probably melts the plastic to make it shiny lol.

[unrulyteach]

Originally Posted by Kevdicko84

Cleaned her up

Gimme

[Kevdicko84]

Originally Posted by unrulyteach

Gimme

Haha. Sorry dude no can do 🤣😂. Worth a try tho pal

[335IE90]

Debadged the xdrive on fenders and the 335i on trunk debating on taking off the bmw performance logo on there. To much time on my hand being layed off

[S65Hunter]

Originally Posted by Serf27

Lol sorry for that. It's your car, if you like then that's all that matters.

[nighthawk335]

Mounted and balanced my summer set up. They're Apex SM-10's with Continental ExtremeContact Sports. 18x8.5 w/ 245/35R18 up front and 18x10 w/ 285/30R18 in the rear. Stock M-sport suspension has no rubbing either! The fronts can use a spacer, and it's urging me to do a stud conversion looking at my lugs. Also, I know the sidewall is a bit thin for some, however, it was needed for the widths and fitment I wanted.

[NYBulldog]

Sheesh

[Serf27]

Originally Posted by AlpineE93

Lol sorry for that. It's your car, if you like then that's all that matters.

Haha it’s cool. They’re ok. I don’t notice them anymore.

Started swapping out the dash yesterday.
Black/gray->Black/black.

Spent a good 30-45 min cleaning the new dash. It’s hard to tell but you can see it was pretty dirty.(right side was cleaned)

[vilord]

Wish I was quarantining at the house with the tools and the dry garage... My car would look just like NYBulldog's!

[335IE90]

Originally Posted by NYBulldog

Sheesh

Whatcha doing ?

[335IE90]

Originally Posted by phillycx

Thanks! I removed the paint that was peeling in the area. I did not do both sides. Luckily the passengers side is holding up. It blended well enough. I've heard it doesn't last too long in direct sunlight, so hopefully it will hold up through this summer. I need to spruce up all the plastics as well. I was thinking about going with chemical guys products for that. Anyone wanna chime in?

Where about a in philly are you from?? Lived there all my life until recently and I work down there. Well worked down there untill I got laid off cause this damn virus!! Haha

[bimmerfan1972]

Originally Posted by MadJoe

I also update my Nav Maps to 2020-1 from 2010. So that's pretty nice, too.

Did you use a guide? I have seen a few, but none have worked for me so far. Assuming you did not buy the maps from BMW.

[bimmerfan1972]

Got my maps updated today. Thanks to MadJoe for the help. Updated from 2010 to 2020. A lot has changed around Nashville in 10 years!

[Dpc2u]

Originally Posted by bimmerfan1972

Got my maps updated today. Thanks to MadJoe for the help. Updated from 2010 to 2020. A lot has changed around Nashville in 10 years!

That's for sure. In the 20 years I have been here, it has grown immensely!

[CTinline-six]

Swapped from winter tires/wheels to summer tires/wheels. I think the rears got a bit worn last season hahaha.

[Welcome to NBA Jam]

Originally Posted by NYBulldog

Sheesh

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