E91 Leonia

bshambam · 09-05-2022, 03:28 PM

I don't know what it is... but the Leonia gets no love from Blue F150's....
Specifically Blue!

M-technik-3 · 09-08-2022, 06:23 PM

Because most don't know of their size vehicle.

bshambam · 11-30-2022, 10:29 AM

So.... I have some choppiness while the car is in idle. It could be a voltage issue but I wanted to make sure it wasn't vacuum.

I made my own smoke detector pressurized by a bicycle pump. It was relatively inexpensive to make as I had all of the components.

Making something like this was a bunch of fun, but keeping a glass bottle around a shop/basement environment with other tools.... not the smartest thing. Might have to modify the base with a 3d print and make it more stable.

bshambam · 12-02-2022, 09:09 PM

This is a flashback to a couple of months ago, July to be specific.
Took a 9 hour roadtrip up to Jasper. First time I took a roadtrip since the huge overhaul and logged a good 800 miles.

Car camping with the doggos was not as bad as I thought, but I definitely need a cushion lol

Before that, the blower motor was ticking so there goes another 280 usd

I also decided to do a quick coolant flush to see if there was any more leaks with the oil filter housing... turns out there was a leak but it did not mix the liquids. I didn't find this out until later... until this happened... 2 days before the trip....

bshambam · 12-04-2022, 03:59 PM

In the quest to chase down rough running, i changed the throttle body assembly and associated washer.

The old one on the right, new on the left. I thought VDO was oem replacement? Could this car have previously replaced the TB?

Looks like there are differences with the washer too

Installation is a breeze

And perhaps this image explains why the part was replaced so that I wouldn't have any reliability concerns

Phil325i · 12-05-2022, 09:33 AM

So did it cure the rough running? TBs are generally pretty reliable IMO...

bshambam · 12-08-2022, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil325i

So did it cure the rough running? TBs are generally pretty reliable IMO...

Yes, I agree. I got a new one due to the fact that I was going to manipulate it with the Sprint booster.

As for the rough running. I want to clarify, the idle is stable, but i can hear the engine running badly. There is definitely some timing adjustment going on from the DME to compensate for the issue. Sometimes, It's almost as if it is a faint misfire but I haven't pinpointed it out, and unfortunately, i am not getting any codes via INPA/INSTA.

bshambam · 12-08-2022, 05:52 PM

To add to the trouble shooting effort,
I also replaced my mass air flow sensor.

Serf27 · 12-10-2022, 07:23 PM

My e91 did the same thing you’re describing.
I suspected spark plugs but never solved it.

bshambam · 12-14-2022, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Serf27

My e91 did the same thing you’re describing.
I suspected spark plugs but never solved it.

I'll take a look into that when I pull off the valve cover next month.
Thanks for bringing that up.

bshambam · 12-29-2022, 07:00 AM

A lot of this thread is maintenance but I did something... ricey?

The beginnings of an interior fit-out? I hope it turns out well tbh....

oh right! I also put in some new pedal covers =D

bshambam · 12-29-2022, 07:05 AM

Installation & Wiring:

Serf27 · 12-31-2022, 03:26 AM

What kit did you use?
I have a kit but haven’t installed it.
I think they look good.

bshambam · 01-02-2023, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Serf27

What kit did you use?
I have a kit but haven’t installed it.
I think they look good.

I got a couple of these ones. The site is amazon canada but you should be able to find it on .com

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

bshambam · 01-02-2023, 02:31 PM

More progress on the passenger side:

and finishing up with the drivers side:

Serf27 · 01-02-2023, 05:47 PM

Those are the same ones I got or VERY similar.
What did you pull 12v from?
Do the black modules make a buzzing noise?
Mine do. Very faint that would drown out by music, but it was odd.

bshambam · 01-02-2023, 11:07 PM

The black module is an inverter so i can imagine that it would make some kind of noise. I don't hear anything at all from mine though.

I pulled the lighting power and signal from the window switch.

Serf27 · 01-02-2023, 11:19 PM

I must have got Alden defective ones. The noise they make is noticeable.

How’s the dash look?

bshambam · 01-07-2023, 01:37 AM

haha i havent gotten there yet. let me know if you have any ideas!

Serf27 · 01-07-2023, 10:18 AM

None yet. The door panels were easy because the strips fit in pretty well between the gaps.

Only place I found on the dash was right under the wood trim.
The issue is the bottom of the trim is 2” lower than where it’s inserted on the door panels so it looked a little odd.

bshambam · 01-07-2023, 10:22 AM

I agree with you. The misalignment is an eye sore and why put something on when it doesn't look good right?

I think I have a solution to it, but its going to be kind of complicated. I haven't put pen to paper yet but I will revisit soon.

Serf27 · 01-07-2023, 10:26 AM

It would have been ideal if the light strips had some thin double sided tape to hold it on.
Another idea I haven’t tried yet is to pull back the top of the trim just enough to slide the back of the light strip between the dash and trim and push the trim back into place.

It might hold there. If not, will be waiting on your idea.

09-05-2022, 03:28 PM	#177
bshambam Second Lieutenant 196 Rep 262 Posts Drives: bmw e91 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	I don't know what it is... but the Leonia gets no love from Blue F150's.... Specifically Blue! __________________ William Mackenzie IG: Shambam_makes Twitter: B_Shambam
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-08-2022, 06:23 PM	#178
M-technik-3 Major 2081 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: E30 M3, E36 M3, 328iT, 335i Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: western Ma iTrader: (0) Garage List 1995 M3 [9.00] 2007 E91 [7.25] 1988 M3 [9.50]	Because most don't know of their size vehicle.
	Appreciate 1 bshambam195.50 Quote

11-30-2022, 10:29 AM	#179
bshambam Second Lieutenant 196 Rep 262 Posts Drives: bmw e91 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	Notorious...... Vacuum leaks? So.... I have some choppiness while the car is in idle. It could be a voltage issue but I wanted to make sure it wasn't vacuum. I made my own smoke detector pressurized by a bicycle pump. It was relatively inexpensive to make as I had all of the components. Making something like this was a bunch of fun, but keeping a glass bottle around a shop/basement environment with other tools.... not the smartest thing. Might have to modify the base with a 3d print and make it more stable. __________________ William Mackenzie IG: Shambam_makes Twitter: B_Shambam
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-02-2022, 09:09 PM	#180
bshambam Second Lieutenant 196 Rep 262 Posts Drives: bmw e91 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	This is a flashback to a couple of months ago, July to be specific. Took a 9 hour roadtrip up to Jasper. First time I took a roadtrip since the huge overhaul and logged a good 800 miles. Car camping with the doggos was not as bad as I thought, but I definitely need a cushion lol Before that, the blower motor was ticking so there goes another 280 usd I also decided to do a quick coolant flush to see if there was any more leaks with the oil filter housing... turns out there was a leak but it did not mix the liquids. I didn't find this out until later... until this happened... 2 days before the trip.... __________________ William Mackenzie IG: Shambam_makes Twitter: B_Shambam Last edited by bshambam; 12-03-2022 at 06:15 AM..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-04-2022, 03:59 PM	#181
bshambam Second Lieutenant 196 Rep 262 Posts Drives: bmw e91 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	In the quest to chase down rough running, i changed the throttle body assembly and associated washer. The old one on the right, new on the left. I thought VDO was oem replacement? Could this car have previously replaced the TB? Looks like there are differences with the washer too Installation is a breeze And perhaps this image explains why the part was replaced so that I wouldn't have any reliability concerns __________________ William Mackenzie IG: Shambam_makes Twitter: B_Shambam
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-05-2022, 09:33 AM	#182
Phil325i Brigadier General 615 Rep 3,193 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	So did it cure the rough running? TBs are generally pretty reliable IMO... __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-08-2022, 05:52 PM	#184
bshambam Second Lieutenant 196 Rep 262 Posts Drives: bmw e91 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	To add to the trouble shooting effort, I also replaced my mass air flow sensor. __________________ William Mackenzie IG: Shambam_makes Twitter: B_Shambam
	Appreciate 1 fazm616.50 Quote

12-10-2022, 07:23 PM	#185
Serf27 Brigadier General 2848 Rep 4,322 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Sitting in a BMW. iTrader: (-1)	My e91 did the same thing you’re describing. I suspected spark plugs but never solved it.
	Appreciate 1 bshambam195.50 Quote

12-29-2022, 07:00 AM	#187
bshambam Second Lieutenant 196 Rep 262 Posts Drives: bmw e91 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	A lot of this thread is maintenance but I did something... ricey? The beginnings of an interior fit-out? I hope it turns out well tbh.... oh right! I also put in some new pedal covers =D __________________ William Mackenzie IG: Shambam_makes Twitter: B_Shambam
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-29-2022, 07:05 AM	#188
bshambam Second Lieutenant 196 Rep 262 Posts Drives: bmw e91 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	Installation & Wiring: __________________ William Mackenzie IG: Shambam_makes Twitter: B_Shambam
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-31-2022, 03:26 AM	#189
Serf27 Brigadier General 2848 Rep 4,322 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Sitting in a BMW. iTrader: (-1)	What kit did you use? I have a kit but haven’t installed it. I think they look good.
	Appreciate 1 bshambam195.50 Quote

01-02-2023, 02:31 PM	#191
bshambam Second Lieutenant 196 Rep 262 Posts Drives: bmw e91 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	More progress on the passenger side: and finishing up with the drivers side: __________________ William Mackenzie IG: Shambam_makes Twitter: B_Shambam
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-02-2023, 05:47 PM	#192
Serf27 Brigadier General 2848 Rep 4,322 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Sitting in a BMW. iTrader: (-1)	Those are the same ones I got or VERY similar. What did you pull 12v from? Do the black modules make a buzzing noise? Mine do. Very faint that would drown out by music, but it was odd.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-02-2023, 11:07 PM	#193
bshambam Second Lieutenant 196 Rep 262 Posts Drives: bmw e91 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	The black module is an inverter so i can imagine that it would make some kind of noise. I don't hear anything at all from mine though. I pulled the lighting power and signal from the window switch. __________________ William Mackenzie IG: Shambam_makes Twitter: B_Shambam
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-02-2023, 11:19 PM	#194
Serf27 Brigadier General 2848 Rep 4,322 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Sitting in a BMW. iTrader: (-1)	I must have got Alden defective ones. The noise they make is noticeable. How’s the dash look?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-07-2023, 01:37 AM	#195
bshambam Second Lieutenant 196 Rep 262 Posts Drives: bmw e91 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	haha i havent gotten there yet. let me know if you have any ideas! __________________ William Mackenzie IG: Shambam_makes Twitter: B_Shambam
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-07-2023, 10:18 AM	#196
Serf27 Brigadier General 2848 Rep 4,322 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Sitting in a BMW. iTrader: (-1)	None yet. The door panels were easy because the strips fit in pretty well between the gaps. Only place I found on the dash was right under the wood trim. The issue is the bottom of the trim is 2” lower than where it’s inserted on the door panels so it looked a little odd.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-07-2023, 10:22 AM	#197
bshambam Second Lieutenant 196 Rep 262 Posts Drives: bmw e91 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	I agree with you. The misalignment is an eye sore and why put something on when it doesn't look good right? I think I have a solution to it, but its going to be kind of complicated. I haven't put pen to paper yet but I will revisit soon. __________________ William Mackenzie IG: Shambam_makes Twitter: B_Shambam
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-07-2023, 10:26 AM	#198
Serf27 Brigadier General 2848 Rep 4,322 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Sitting in a BMW. iTrader: (-1)	It would have been ideal if the light strips had some thin double sided tape to hold it on. Another idea I haven’t tried yet is to pull back the top of the trim just enough to slide the back of the light strip between the dash and trim and push the trim back into place. It might hold there. If not, will be waiting on your idea.
	Appreciate 0 Quote