What did you do to your car today?

BSM n54iS · 10-22-2018, 01:43 PM

Adjusted my Dinan front sway bar end links!

..For the third time lol and hopefully final.

Emilime75 · 10-22-2018, 02:07 PM

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They began life as round spot mirrors. I made a pattern of the mirror corner to use to cut the spot mirror.

Gotcha. Proving worthwhile? I keep debating the cheap aspherical lenses on feebay.

Wolf 335 · 10-22-2018, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Caffeine Powered

They began life as round spot mirrors. I made a pattern of the mirror corner to use to cut the spot mirror.

Very creative.

If you remove the plastic trim and sand the mirror edges smooth, this has a potential to look real slick.

Wolf 335 · 10-22-2018, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Welcome to NBA Jam

My front right tire was rubbing on the oil cooler fender cover. I don't know why, so I dremeled it to make more space. No more rubbing!

You dremeled the tire I hope.

Fritzer · 10-22-2018, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by PichaDis11

Attempted shade tree mechanic fix for the leaking windshield washer reservoir. Cleaned musty filter to pump.. new reservoir, pump & filter going in next. Not sure I like the moldy look in the reservoir either.

Then install cowl brass inserts. Awesome shit.

I tried hunting down my DSC error issues which attributes to a whole assortment of issues with cruise control etc. seem steering angle sensor. Take it apart another day for cleaning.

So satisfying to see that clean, gets my happy juices flowing right in the middle of my noggin.

bluewater328 · 10-22-2018, 05:40 PM

Finally fixed my off-center steering wheel thanks to the DIY here. Couple adjustments/test-drives with the tie rods and we're back to center.

NitroKing · 10-22-2018, 05:40 PM

Installed new rear window seal along with trunk seal.

Old one was rotted out and and pieces were coming off.

Caffeine Powered · 10-22-2018, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Emilime75

Gotcha. Proving worthwhile? I keep debating the cheap aspherical lenses on feebay.

Mostly when parking and backing up. I've always had them on my cars so I feel blind without them.

gamesfrager · 10-25-2018, 06:33 PM

Oil change and coolant flush $273 CAD

I need to start DIY these things.

S65Hunter · 10-25-2018, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by gamesfrager

Oil change and coolant flush $273 CAD

I need to start DIY these things.

Yup, those two things could have been done in an afternoon. And with some spare time to go for a nice drive.

nsjames · 10-25-2018, 07:53 PM

old and nasty:

new and shiny, plus a complete cleaning and leather conditioning:

S65Hunter · 10-25-2018, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by nsjames

old and nasty:

new and shiny, plus a complete cleaning and leather conditioning:

Man! How does it even get that dirty!? Nice to see it new and shiny though.

nsjames · 10-25-2018, 08:23 PM

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Man! How does it even get that dirty!? Nice to see it new and shiny though.

it was like that when I bought the car.
the original pull was all tacky and nasty. I can only assume someone used something to clean it that dissolved the plastic into this rubbery goo. Maybe someone had hand sanitizer on their hand or something.

I don't kow, but it was terrible and I hated it.

tcphoto · 10-26-2018, 07:33 PM

Installed a set of Michelin PS4S’s and couldn’t be happier.

Seattlesquash · 10-28-2018, 01:04 PM

Installed a strut tower brace!

Bufalo · 10-28-2018, 04:03 PM

Yesterday:

Replaced the clutch and flywheel with the Valeo single mass conversion kit
changed engine, transmission and diff oils
shifter rebuild with urethane bushings
new guibo, new UUC black transmission mounts
zhp shift knob
new spark plugs
removed the clutch delay valve
replaced the large DISA valve

I had plenty of good help and we didn't run into much trouble. I had put the car up on jacks in Friday night, we got into work right about nine am Saturday, and we're test driving the work by supper time.

tlow98 · 10-28-2018, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bufalo

Yesterday:

Replaced the clutch and flywheel with the Valeo single mass conversion kit
changed engine, transmission and diff oils
shifter rebuild with urethane bushings
new guibo, new transmission mounts
zhp shift knob
new spark plugs
removed the clutch delay valve
replaced the large DISA valve

I had plenty of good help and we didn't run into much trouble. I had put the car up on jacks in Friday night, we got into work right about nine am Saturday, and we're test driving the work by supper time.

Solid days work!

How do you like the single mass flywheel conversion? Any chatter or change in shift engagement, shifting, etc?

NitroKing · 10-28-2018, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Seattlesquash

Installed a strut tower brace!

Any difference in feeling?

Seattlesquash · 10-28-2018, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NitroKing

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Originally Posted by Seattlesquash

Installed a strut tower brace!

Any difference in feeling?

Ironically, I had to leave for a trip same day but will try it out in about a week or so and update, but at-least it looks good for now!

Bufalo · 10-28-2018, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tlow98

Solid days work!

How do you like the single mass flywheel conversion? Any chatter or change in shift engagement, shifting, etc?

I've only driven a few miles just as a test last evening, today I spent resting on my couch! Initial impressions are that this is a whole new car, zero negatives. My buds and I were joking all day about how all the parts we were replacing were designed to reduce NVH, and that I'd spent money with the intent of ADDING my own NVH. All that said, things are very smooth, if much more direct than before. Clutch engages closer to the floor, but not unnaturally so. The disk on the stock clutch was so worn that there was no feel left in its operation. With the volume of pieces that were replaced at the same time, it's impossible to pinpoint what had more or less impact on the whole experience of engaging and shifting gears, but it's better than I could have hoped for.

S65Hunter · 10-28-2018, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by NitroKing

Any difference in feeling?

Not to steal the spot light but I felt a slight difference when I installed mine. Though I have an e93 so it's not the most ridged of the e9x's. I wouldn't reccomend buying a new one, it's not work $200+. I got mine used here for $80.

feuer · 10-28-2018, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Seattlesquash

Ironically, I had to leave for a trip same day but will try it out in about a week or so and update, but at-least it looks good for now!

Next project should be that awful looking right front fender

After that maybe oil cooler setup?

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bluewater328 Colonel 626 Rep 2,099 Posts Drives: 2011 bluewater 328i LCI sedan Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (0)	Finally fixed my off-center steering wheel thanks to the DIY here. Couple adjustments/test-drives with the tie rods and we're back to center.
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Bufalo Second Lieutenant 124 Rep 288 Posts Drives: 2009 328i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Harrisburg, PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW X3 35i [0.00] 2009 BMW 328i [0.00]	Yesterday: Replaced the clutch and flywheel with the Valeo single mass conversion kit changed engine, transmission and diff oils shifter rebuild with urethane bushings new guibo, new UUC black transmission mounts zhp shift knob new spark plugs removed the clutch delay valve replaced the large DISA valve I had plenty of good help and we didn't run into much trouble. I had put the car up on jacks in Friday night, we got into work right about nine am Saturday, and we're test driving the work by supper time. Last edited by Bufalo; 10-29-2018 at 07:58 AM..
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