What did you do to your car today?

jbellk75rt · 03-02-2023, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Pittz1

Drop the exhaust. Way easier than fighting that bolt. Also, most of the exhaust hangers can unbolt from the body.

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Take that!! transfer case. A new set of eyes in the morning and I got the bolt through. Thought about dropping the exhaust but did it the hard way. Good for another 60K. Changed transmission fluid and filter. The filter seal wasn't too bad, used a couple of screwdrivers to collapse it and pulled it out. After the trans got up to temperature and the fluid reached the fill plug like a dumb ass I shut the engine down to put the fill plug in and lost a lot of fluid. Had to put in almost another quart. It's done now.

mario2580 · 03-02-2023, 05:55 PM

Fixed a problem that was driving me crazy for almost 2 weeks, I've sended my CAS module for a key fob programming, when I received it and reinstalled everything my horn was not honking, my cig power outlets were out of power, my electrical side mirrors weren't working too, my dash were full of codes, after many fuses, battery connections and a lot of electronic cleaner today I uninstalled the CAS module to give it a last check before I buyed another one and sended it for a clone, just to figure out that I've completely bended 2 pins on them while I was installing it, un ended it with a tiny screwdriver and I got my car back again, almost writing this in tears of happiness lol (attaching a picture of the pins itself so you can laugh with me)

StradaRedlands · 03-03-2023, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Picked up a ZHP knock off shift knob on ebay. It's the lighted kind, but I just put it on as is for now. Will tie it into the lights at a future date. Good feel except for the top number plate being recessed a little which doesn't feel quite right to my hand. First world problems and such...

Got around to tying in the power. Oopsied a little and tied into the switched on positive for the accessory plug vs one of the lighting wires for the ashtray. Not a big deal, and I can change if I want. The bigger issue is how freakishly bright it is. I think it will be too bright and am wondering what to do to dim it some.

Serf27 · 03-03-2023, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Got around to tying in the power. Oopsied a little and tied into the switched on positive for the accessory plug vs one of the lighting wires for the ashtray. Not a big deal, and I can change if I want. The bigger issue is how freakishly bright it is. I think it will be too bright and am wondering what to do to dim it some.

Wire it to a thin red wire with white stripe under the 12v outlet. Then tap into a thick brown wire around there too and it dims with the cluster dimming option.
Just installed some ambient lights around the console and that’s what I did.

GnomeChild · 03-04-2023, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Serf27

Wire it to a thin red wire with white stripe under the 12v outlet. Then tap into a thick brown wire around there too and it dims with the cluster dimming option.
Just installed some ambient lights around the console and that’s what I did.

Damn near shit my pants when I read this thinking I fucked up my ashtray retrofit but I just got back from inside the car and my ashtray dims with the cluster lights. I'm a beast

Serf27 · 03-04-2023, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by GnomeChild

Damn near shit my pants when I read this thinking I fucked up my ashtray retrofit but I just got back from inside the car and my ashtray dims with the cluster lights. I'm a beast

LOL.
The ash tray has a tiny LED light that dims and a ring around the 12v outlet that dims too.
The ash tray wires were accessible on my car by removing the shift boot.

GnomeChild · 03-04-2023, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by pedro2u

like many E90 owners, I got tired of the leaking washer fluid behind the passenger front wheel on my E92. Took a chance an ordered the windshield washer pump from FCP in advance of tearing it apart. Got lucky! That's what it was.....

Who stuffs a washer reservoir inside the fender.....? C'mon Yet alone that holds about a gallon???

I had this happen to my e90. Instead of replacing the pump I replaced the little rubber grommet. If you only replaced the pump, not the grommet, there's a high probably it will start to leak again soon... been 2 years since only replacing my grommet, no leaks

GnomeChild · 03-04-2023, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Serf27

LOL.
The ash tray has a tiny LED light that dims and a ring around the 12v outlet that dims too.
The ash tray wires were accessible on my car by removing the shift boot.

LCI cars are blessed with the almighty BMW "get rid of all the extra wiring harnesses that would make pre-LCI retrofits a breeze" cost cutting measures
I had to make my own harness and splice it in so I'm glad I did it right the first time

Serf27 · 03-04-2023, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by GnomeChild

LCI cars are blessed with the almighty BMW "get rid of all the extra wiring harnesses that would make pre-LCI retrofits a breeze" cost cutting measures
I had to make my own harness and splice it in so I'm glad I did it right the first time

Yea, it’s nice to have all the lights dim at the same time.
How about them doing away with pre wiring installed for alarms?!
Glad my pre lci e90 was pre wired.

Serf27 · 03-04-2023, 12:22 AM

Ambient lighting around the console and radio/hvac controls. That spool of led rope looked a longer before I started routing it..
I plan to do the doors and might do along the dash trim, IF it doesn’t look like too much. Or just delete the console wiring later.

Performance shift knob installed too.
Also repaired the Tesla shocks I have on the trunk. Now it opens up by itself when I click open.

GnomeChild · 03-04-2023, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Serf27

Yea, it’s nice to have all the lights dim at the same time.
How about them doing away with pre wiring installed for alarms?!
Glad my pre lci e90 was pre wired.

FUCK! Don't remind me
I really want to do a factory alarm retrofit but I am dreading the wiring. I want that flashing clown nose....!

Serf27 · 03-04-2023, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by GnomeChild

FUCK! Don't remind me
I really want to do a factory alarm retrofit but I am dreading the wiring. I want that flashing clown nose....!

I probably would’ve never done it had it not been pre wired.
I can’t imagine running the wires through the car up into the rear wheel well then down to the engine cowl.

GnomeChild · 03-04-2023, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Serf27

I probably would’ve never done it had it not been pre wired.
I can’t imagine running the wires through the car up into the rear wheel well then down to the engine cowl.

I still have to do the M3 Servotronic Rack retrofit. I have the rack installed but I need to run the wiring for the electric servo. I also have the wiring for the rear electric sunshade sitting waiting on my LCI sunshade button to come in. And of course, fabbing the harnesses for the rear CA handles. I figured by the time I do the wiring I should be an expert in removing the trims safely/running the wires properly

StradaRedlands · 03-04-2023, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Serf27

Wire it to a thin red wire with white stripe under the 12v outlet. Then tap into a thick brown wire around there too and it dims with the cluster dimming option.
Just installed some ambient lights around the console and that’s what I did.

OK, I'm motivated! I have it on the thick brown common, but it's thick red (maybe with blue stripe?) positive. Will look for the red/white one!

BTW do you have the p/n or link for the trunk shocks? I have some Emeralds I like, but always keeping things in mind for the next car someday!

Serf27 · 03-04-2023, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

OK, I'm motivated! I have it on the thick brown common, but it's thick red (maybe with blue stripe?) positive. Will look for the red/white one!

BTW do you have the p/n or link for the trunk shocks? I have some Emeralds I like, but always keeping things in mind for the next car someday!

The wire you’re on must be full 12v all the time.
I circled the red wire with white stripe.
It’s a thin one.

This is the link to the shocks.
Front Hood + Rear Trunk Lift Supports Struts Gas Springs Shocks for Tesla Model 3 (4pcs) https://a.co/d/2Y1ReCy

Some $5 modifications required..
Extension added so trunk fully opens.
The springs need a TINY bit of help to lift the trunk past the heavy point.

DBShiznit · 03-04-2023, 08:34 AM

Bought a subframe for it and lateral arms. Every bolt is seized in the rear subframe and cant even align the car after a bad pothole encounter. I have an e82 from the Carolinas and every bolt turns like a charm. Need to find a way to coat the new bolts to make sure this doesnt happen again.

StradaRedlands · 03-04-2023, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Serf27

The wire you’re on must be full 12v all the time.
I circled the red wire with white stripe.
It’s a thin one.

This is the link to the shocks.
Front Hood + Rear Trunk Lift Supports Struts Gas Springs Shocks for Tesla Model 3 (4pcs) https://a.co/d/2Y1ReCy

Some $5 modifications required..
Extension added so trunk fully opens.
The springs need a TINY bit of help to lift the trunk past the heavy point.

Insights on both are appreciated!

mecheng77 · 03-04-2023, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Tambohamilton

Updated all modules, including cas, and didn't brick anything

How long did it take? What improvements were made in the updates? Do you have the dates for pre and post? Thanks

nsjames · 03-04-2023, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DBShiznit

Bought a subframe for it and lateral arms. Every bolt is seized in the rear subframe and cant even align the car after a bad pothole encounter. I have an e82 from the Carolinas and every bolt turns like a charm. Need to find a way to coat the new bolts to make sure this doesnt happen again.

fluid film.
every fall.
try and keep it off the rubber bushings.

GnomeChild · 03-04-2023, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mecheng77

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Originally Posted by Tambohamilton

Updated all modules, including cas, and didn't brick anything

How long did it take? What improvements were made in the updates? Do you have the dates for pre and post? Thanks

Yes please do tell
Through ISTA? Using ICOM? I need to do this before I start my other mods to ensure my custom coding never gets overwritten... and also because I think it will fix my FSC issues for CIC map updates

StradaRedlands · 03-04-2023, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Serf27

The wire you’re on must be full 12v all the time.
I circled the red wire with white stripe.
It’s a thin one.

Updated to the smaller wire, now tied into the light switch. Switched always on didn't bug me too much, but this is better for sure. Still bright, and I may pull off the top piece and put something in to diffuse/reduce the brightness. But might not...

Serf27 · 03-04-2023, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by StradaRedlands

Updated to the smaller wire, now tied into the light switch. Switched always on did't but me too much, but this is better for sure. Still bright, and I may pull off the top piece and put something in to diffuse/reduce the brightness. But might not...

I think I see what you mean.
Adjust the brightness from the cluster.
If it’s still bright, you can install a voltage regulator on the + wire for the shifter and bring the voltage down.
You can also have it always on if you use the original red wire you were tapped into and using a voltage regulator will bring down the brightness.

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