What did you do to your car today?

unrulyteach · 07-26-2018, 12:20 AM

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Started painting the interior trim. I've been disappointed by vinyl wrapping and Plasti-Dip, so going with paint. I did pick up an extra trim set on Ebay so I can always go back to the stock wood look if necessary. My E91 is Space Gray Metallic with Dakota Black interior so I decided to go with a dark red for the trim. First did it in vinyl and it looked great except for pulling away in the corners of the vents. Have wrapped it three times with three different vinyls and just cannot get those corners to stick (Yes, I used adhesive promoter). Tried Plasti-Dip but it is too delicate - just pulling the trim piece off to run a wire for the GPS resulted in several tears.

I decided to use the same Magnetic Red Metallic that is the exterior color of my '99 Corvette. Looking at it in the garage, though, I'm thinking it might not be dark enough. I will hold off on the door trim pieces until I decide if I am keeping the Mag Red or will redo with something darker. This is just the base color - will do the clear coat tomorrow:

K9Leader

Ive been through this myself, I painted mine orange.

After a year the paint pitted and became rough to the touch, it needs a thick quality clear coat.

If I was to go down this path again I would get it sprayed by a auto spray painter with factory BSM paint, then it would be as hard as the exterior paint.

Spray cans just don't give. good result.

Take a look

Sweet

K9Leader · 07-26-2018, 10:25 PM

Continued the painting of the interior trim. I did decide to go with a darker red. Chose a GM paint - Dark Garnet Red Metallic, a color used by GM from the early '90s. A couple of days ago I picked up one can at a local store to test it out. It was enough to do the console piece and the small dash piece, so those are finished up. Ordered three more cans, which arrived today, so I did the rest this afternoon. I will let them cure for a few days - I'm away Sunday to the middle of next week on a Corvette road trip to Cooperstown - so won't try to install until I get back. It is via rattle can so there are some flaws so I will let it cure and then wet sand and polish.

Will update once installed. Oh, and sold my OE 16" wheels today to a guy with a '99 Z3.

K9Leader

Nickco43 · 07-27-2018, 02:53 PM

Deal alert: https://www.rockauto.com/?carcode=1431850&parttype=7060

Bosch coil packs with the same part number as FCP euro for $121 shipped.

K9Leader · 07-27-2018, 03:28 PM

Had some time today (and was anxious to see how the trim would look) so I installed today:

Definitely an improvement over the wood paneling look . . .

Also bit the bullet and ran the cable for the GPS - looks so much better without wires hanging off the dash. However . . . purists, look away/stop reading . . . I had to put a hole through the soft plastic of the dash for it to work. Cable runs through the dash and then through the mount. The mount is by Kuda and I really like that it does not have to hang off of a vent or sit on a weighted base on top of the dash - it at least tries to look like it was meant to be there.

K9Leader

Nickco43 · 07-28-2018, 03:38 AM

I got my 335i cluster swap oil gauge working. It is actually my 330i cluster reprogrammed with the 335i face and needles.

Donethat · 07-28-2018, 04:57 PM

Finally installed the wheel gap elimination kit..kw v2’s

unrulyteach · 07-29-2018, 10:50 AM

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Finally installed the wheel gap elimination kit..kw v2's

Oem wheels?

Donethat · 07-29-2018, 12:23 PM

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Oem wheels?

Not Oem, Advant Garde 355m.

tcphoto · 07-29-2018, 12:57 PM

unrulyteach, why quote when there are so many images? Just make your comment.

unrulyteach · 07-29-2018, 01:36 PM

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unrulyteach, why quote when there are so many images? Just make your comment.

Idk man, haha i always do it cause ye might not see it right away

M_Torx · 07-29-2018, 03:31 PM

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Finally installed the wheel gap elimination kit..kw v2's

I like wheel gap elimination kits everyone that doesn't drive in snow needs...or you missin out...

upshift_downshift · 07-29-2018, 06:26 PM

I installed MHD stage 1, car feels amazing!

I have noticed that there is (very brief) surge after some boost/rpm levels, so there may be an upgraded BOV in my car's future soon.

Other than that, I am very pleased. The driveability has actually improved, which is not what I was expecting. They probably undid some of the emissions-related compromises that BMW made initially.

Unknown_Car · 07-30-2018, 03:53 PM

Finaly all ready for the road.

Jashan90 · 07-30-2018, 03:56 PM

Auto vox x1

unrulyteach · 07-30-2018, 03:58 PM

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Auto vox x1

Is it the angle or is it that big

Jashan90 · 07-30-2018, 04:28 PM

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Auto vox x1

Is it the angle or is it that big

Angle it's a tad bigger then stock

Welcome to NBA Jam · 07-31-2018, 08:54 PM

Discovered a crack in my CV joint. Something smacked the metal cap and cracked it good. It's flinging grease everywhere. Time for a new axle.

This is a case where an indy is a better option than DIY. I'd save maybe $100 at most if I bought the special tools required for this job. Axles don't come out often, so it'll be a better option for me to have someone else do it than to buy the tool. I risk the axle being heavily stuck as well, requiring an air hammer to remove.

It sucks, but sometimes you need to pick and choose your battles - especially if your car gets you to work.

For those interested in doing this, you will want this tool as a minimum. Getting splined axles back into a hub can be a real challenge.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W76LCQG..._tpryBb121F484

Storres40 · 07-31-2018, 09:15 PM

Took my battery out of my trunk closed it and now cant figure out how to open it. It's a 2011 bmw 328i no keyhole either.

unrulyteach · 07-31-2018, 11:20 PM

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Took my battery out of my trunk closed it and now cant figure out how to open it. It's a 2011 bmw 328i no keyhole either.

U sure? Thought all e90's had trunk key hole?

Nickco43 · 07-31-2018, 11:36 PM

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U sure? Thought all e90's had trunk key hole?

They removed it on LCI cars.

unrulyteach · 07-31-2018, 11:40 PM

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U sure? Thought all e90's had trunk key hole?

They removed it on LCI cars.

Well how u get access? Hook up power to the jump point under the hood?

Nickco43 · 07-31-2018, 11:41 PM

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Well how u get access? Hook up power to the jump point under the hood?

Unless you have fold down seats, yes.

07-26-2018, 10:25 PM	#6624
K9Leader Captain 1048 Rep 782 Posts Drives: 2010 328ix E91, 2011 128i E82 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Delaware iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 128i [10.00] 2010 BMW 328i [10.00]	Continued the painting of the interior trim. I did decide to go with a darker red. Chose a GM paint - Dark Garnet Red Metallic, a color used by GM from the early '90s. A couple of days ago I picked up one can at a local store to test it out. It was enough to do the console piece and the small dash piece, so those are finished up. Ordered three more cans, which arrived today, so I did the rest this afternoon. I will let them cure for a few days - I'm away Sunday to the middle of next week on a Corvette road trip to Cooperstown - so won't try to install until I get back. It is via rattle can so there are some flaws so I will let it cure and then wet sand and polish. Will update once installed. Oh, and sold my OE 16" wheels today to a guy with a '99 Z3. K9Leader
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K9Leader Captain 1048 Rep 782 Posts Drives: 2010 328ix E91, 2011 128i E82 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Delaware iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 128i [10.00] 2010 BMW 328i [10.00]	Had some time today (and was anxious to see how the trim would look) so I installed today: Definitely an improvement over the wood paneling look . . . Also bit the bullet and ran the cable for the GPS - looks so much better without wires hanging off the dash. However . . . purists, look away/stop reading . . . I had to put a hole through the soft plastic of the dash for it to work. Cable runs through the dash and then through the mount. The mount is by Kuda and I really like that it does not have to hang off of a vent or sit on a weighted base on top of the dash - it at least tries to look like it was meant to be there. K9Leader
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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 got my 335i cluster swap oil gauge working. It is actually my 330i cluster reprogrammed with the 335i face and needles.
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Donethat Private First Class 339 Rep 142 Posts Drives: 10’ 328 Msport w/ESS huffer Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: 305 iTrader: (2)	Finally installed the wheel gap elimination kit..kw v2’s Attached Images Last edited by Donethat; 07-28-2018 at 09:39 PM..
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07-29-2018, 12:57 PM	#6631
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upshift_downshift Private First Class 40 Rep 116 Posts Drives: BSM 07 E90 335i Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ann Arbor, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW E90 335i [0.00]	I installed MHD stage 1, car feels amazing! I have noticed that there is (very brief) surge after some boost/rpm levels, so there may be an upgraded BOV in my car's future soon. Other than that, I am very pleased. The driveability has actually improved, which is not what I was expecting. They probably undid some of the emissions-related compromises that BMW made initially. __________________
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07-31-2018, 08:54 PM	#6639
Welcome to NBA Jam Is it the shoes!? 3884 Rep 5,112 Posts Drives: (Sold) 2011 E92 335i ZMP 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Discovered a crack in my CV joint. Something smacked the metal cap and cracked it good. It's flinging grease everywhere. Time for a new axle. This is a case where an indy is a better option than DIY. I'd save maybe $100 at most if I bought the special tools required for this job. Axles don't come out often, so it'll be a better option for me to have someone else do it than to buy the tool. I risk the axle being heavily stuck as well, requiring an air hammer to remove. It sucks, but sometimes you need to pick and choose your battles - especially if your car gets you to work. For those interested in doing this, you will want this tool as a minimum. Getting splined axles back into a hub can be a real challenge. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W76LCQG..._tpryBb121F484 Last edited by Welcome to NBA Jam; 07-31-2018 at 09:01 PM..
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Storres40 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2011 bmw 328i Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Grey Took my battery out of my trunk closed it and now cant figure out how to open it. It's a 2011 bmw 328i no keyhole either.
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