What did you do to your car today?

213e90n51 · 07-13-2020, 11:59 AM

just opened the hood and act busy with screw driver

tcphoto · 07-13-2020, 12:05 PM

Love the Style 197's, I had them on my E46Cic.

tlow98 · 07-13-2020, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Karlos20945

Turns out whilst you can't do this from the wheel, you can make a shortcut using the numerical buttons. I discovered this last night after a year of ownership. Created a shortcut to switch between day mode and night mode for the map.

The numerical buttons on the CD/DVD Nav portion? interesting...

Karlos20945 · 07-13-2020, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tlow98

The numerical buttons on the CD/DVD Nav portion? interesting...

Yes. The ones numbered one to eight. Select the option you want on the idrive, then press and hold a numerical button until it beeps. Much like how you'd set a radio preset.

noah.s · 07-13-2020, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tlow98

The numerical buttons on the CD/DVD Nav portion? interesting...

Yea saw his post and got interested! Never heard of it before. Apparently you use the knob to navigate to which function you want the shortcut of, don't select it, but hold down which number you want to map it to. Holding 1 and 8 simultaneously clears all shortcuts.

Emilime75 · 07-13-2020, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by noah.s

Yea saw his post and got interested! Never heard of it before. Apparently you use the knob to navigate to which function you want the shortcut of, don't select it, but hold down which number you want to map it to. Holding 1 and 8 simultaneously clears all shortcuts.

Ha, I just went out to the car and did the same.

E92William · 07-13-2020, 02:13 PM

I'll see about those end links. My issue is my car is on coil overs so I would ideally have to get adjustable end links for xdrive. Which ones do you have?

nsjames · 07-13-2020, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Karlos20945

Turns out whilst you can't do this from the wheel, you can make a shortcut using the numerical buttons. I discovered this last night after a year of ownership. Created a shortcut to switch between day mode and night mode for the map.

I probably would not have tried it, but I will now.
makes it passable anyhow.

colorado.e9x · 07-14-2020, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by E92William

I'll see about those end links. My issue is my car is on coil overs so I would ideally have to get adjustable end links for xdrive. Which ones do you have?

Mines an xdrive, I went with Turner. Stock xi length is 13.5". I lowered mine with the Bilstein B12 Kit so I went with I believe I got the 362mm-377mm set. This was almost a year ago so I could be wrong but it was close to that.

E92William · 07-16-2020, 03:31 PM

I'll definitely look into those adjustable links just hope they last long enough to make up for their price compared to a stock one. Mine seemed solid but the suspension was loaded with the car on ramps, they looked ripped and ball joints pushed all the way down.

Replaced the radiator today due to a slightly weeping crack on the upper neck on the oem one. Don't buy a Sunbelt radiator. This one was free so can't complain but one of the two mounting holes for the screws was offset by like an inch so I had to zip tie it tight in place.

This is the leak:

colorado.e9x · 07-16-2020, 05:07 PM

They're pricey but worth it in the end, just measure twice and make sure you're confident on what length you need. Measure with the car at full load on even ground (i.e. on a rack or ramps under each wheel)

That's a common problem with the N52 radiators. I've replaced mine this spring due to the exact same problem

335IE90 · 07-16-2020, 05:29 PM

Had a few goodies come in the mail today. Installed my bav audio subs. Nice change to the bass didn't get any photos of the install pretty straightforward. Also installed new front Zimmerman drilled rotors and pads to get rid of the pulsation that's was driving me nuts. Pads were about 80% but looks like it was pad slapped rotors were beat

nsjames · 07-16-2020, 05:43 PM

what's the story on those lug bolts?

locking or just externally splined?

335IE90 · 07-16-2020, 06:29 PM

There studs I have spacers. Tired of the bolts I've owned German cars all my driving life and tires of bolts so figured with this car I'd do a stud kit. I wanted black thinking they would hold up to being taken on and off but the paints coming off of them already. So they look a little weird

ky0u · 07-16-2020, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

Been trying to diagnose a loose clunk I've had in what sounds like the front drivers side area. Very annoying. It's louder and more apparent now that I've went from 17s to 18s on my wheels.

I still can't figure it out. A lift sure would be nice

If you figure this out, please share what the culprit was. I also have a creak/snap clunking sound from front left somewhere. Still not sure if it's a suspension component or the lower part of the steering column itself.

Car does it even when front wheels are off the ground, albeit much softer

nsjames · 07-16-2020, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 335IE90

There studs I have spacers. Tired of the bolts I've owned German cars all my driving life and tires of bolts so figured with this car I'd do a stud kit. I wanted black thinking they would hold up to being taken on and off but the paints coming off of them already. So they look a little weird

I see.

I too struggle with black lug bolts.
I just spray them every year when I swap tires.
winter set/summer set.

studs would make that easier I suppose.

335IE90 · 07-16-2020, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by nsjames

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Originally Posted by 335IE90

There studs I have spacers. Tired of the bolts I've owned German cars all my driving life and tires of bolts so figured with this car I'd do a stud kit. I wanted black thinking they would hold up to being taken on and off but the paints coming off of them already. So they look a little weird

I see.

I too struggle with black lug bolts.
I just spray them every year when I swap tires.
winter set/summer set.

studs would make that easier I suppose.

The kit I bought was from amazon. Pretty decent kit no shakes or wobbles and comes with 12mm and 17mm spacers for 145 here is a link. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J9NCQZP..._9IpeFbJAJBZAK

colorado.e9x · 07-16-2020, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ky0u

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Originally Posted by colorado.e9x

Been trying to diagnose a loose clunk I've had in what sounds like the front drivers side area. Very annoying. It's louder and more apparent now that I've went from 17s to 18s on my wheels.

I still can't figure it out. A lift sure would be nice

If you figure this out, please share what the culprit was. I also have a creak/snap clunking sound from front left somewhere. Still not sure if it's a suspension component or the lower part of the steering column itself.

Car does it even when front wheels are off the ground, albeit much softer

I'll throw it up on the jack stands tomorrow night and try and find it

scanspeak · 07-17-2020, 02:38 AM

Finalled installed my android head unit (Joying).

Nipperjam · 07-17-2020, 03:03 AM

Changed me interior from cloth to leather

Yngvejos · 07-17-2020, 08:58 AM

Washed it, took pictures and put it for sale.
I have been thinking of selling it for 2 years because I don't drive it enough. I think it's time to let it go.
It's gonna be hard to see her go.

Wolf 335 · 07-17-2020, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by scanspeak

Finalled installed my android head unit (Joying).

What did you do with the heated seats buttons?

How much does the climate bezel stick out from the bottom?

Can you post same pic but with it on?

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