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11-08-2014, 12:09 PM | #25 |
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Everyone has been saying to get rid of the plate lol. Honestly, I wish I could but our legislators think other wise.
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11-08-2014, 03:51 PM | #28 |
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What a great read Clean. Highly entertaining (an ouch here, a chuckle there, and lots of OMG's). There is absolutely no way I would be doing 16 hours on my back on concrete removing and installing that DP. Weren't you stiff for a week after that?
From a cosmetic perspective I actually preferred the all black kidneys as it gave it 'attitude' if you know what I mean. I really like how you look after your paintwork as it seems to have a deep gloss to it ... like it has 10 inches of black lustre ... bee-you-tee-ful. I studied the art of avoiding and removing swirl marks years ago but I think we could all use a refresher on the subject, particularly if you have products you recommend and specific methodologies in their application. I'd actually be interested in reading a thread dedicated to this. I'm looking forward to seeing what shoes you have planned for your ride as well as the accompanying drop. I have H&R's installed on mine and I can definitely recommend them as being just as comfortable as stock but stiffer in the corners with a lot less body roll. I considered using coilovers but decided against it as I didn't want to go without the EDC for my Adaptive Suspension. Anyway, keep up the narrative as I'm at least one reader who has subscribed to the next chapter in this story
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11-08-2014, 07:44 PM | #29 |
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Thanks for your support and feedback it really means alot! As a matter of fact I was stiff for a while and my fingers were numb for 3 days but mostly I'm ok (apart from a couple fingers being slightly numb at present). The biggest PITA in this install was dealing with the seized nuts and bolt. I made sure to use anti seize and completely replace the hardware to prevent this from happening again and to maintain the integrity of the assembling components. I promised myself I wouldn't do this again, but I'm confident I can remove and reinstall the DP within 2 hours from start to finish this time around. I will try to document this to help anyone else who decides to DIY it in the future. All in all I saved $500 in labor costs but the real savings will become evident when I remove and reinstall it without paying that $500 each time, plus I was able to have some bonding time with my car . In regards to the black grills, I liked them at first, but my car didn't seem to be aggressive enough to pull them off. If I had a drop and a front lip at the very least, I'd definetely keep them on. Getting those grills in and out is another PITA btw. Detailing is my favorite hobby. Its best paired listening to some jazz with noise canceling ear phones. My cleaning schedule goes as follows: Summer/Spring/Fall: - Wash twice a week using meguiars gold class shampoo (excellent lubricity and cleaning ability) making sure to wash from top to bottom. - Open hood, trunk, all four doors and gas door to help trapped water escape - Use electric leaf blower after car has been completely and thoroughly rinsed to displace water from paint and evacuate water from seems and edges - Ensure there is no dust on car surface and mist meguairs quick detailer (red bottle) on paint - Gently wipe paint with a quality microfiber folded into squares to cover edges and seems of the microfiber to prevent marring. Also checking to ensure the tags are removed if any. Finally, turning the microfiber over to a dryer section lightly misted with QD (quick detailer) to prevent marring - Wipe side skirts with another microfiber and soak it in water to release any trapped dirt - Clean mirrors and windows with an ammonia free cleaner - Clean door jams and apply trim protectant to tiny edges of door sills - Clean and condition all the interior (including trim, seats, crevices between steering wheel, buttons, gear shifter ect) * for the small aluminum bits of trim I use a fine metal polish and for the rest of the trim, I use a non-cleaner wax due to applying Gtechniq C1 over it* - Apply trim protectant to gas door area - Clean hood edges, clean engine bay and apply trim protectant throughout - Wipe any residual water from around the car Wheels - Soak with water - Spray with eagle one aluminum tire and wheel cleaner - Use dedicated microfiber mitt to remove brake dust - Use micro-brush to clean between crevices and lug nut holes - Rinse thoroughly - Use electric leaf blower to displace water - Dry using retired microfiber (When a microfiber gets too old or too dirty, I retire it from the paint and use it on the wheels). - Apply and remove mothers aluminum polish - Apply either Meguiars endurance tire gel or NXT tire shine depending on my mood - Allow the car to sit for 2 hours to allow water to within the window felt and various other parts, as well as the tire dressing to dry For the winter I have a special routine but I need a little bit more saved up before I can get a heated pressure washer.. My washing process takes 4 hours give or take Polishing: I used to polish the car two times a month using 3M ultrafine machine polish with a blue cobra finishing pad and my dewalt rotary. Contrary to what people believe, using a rotary is not difficult (if careful and experienced) and can yield marvelous results in half the time compared to an orbital. This fine polish is extremely mild and cannot remove most impercetions. I really shines as the very last step in the polishing process as It is capable of removing buffer trails, holograms and micromarring incurred from using more agressive polishes. If I had a group of imperfections that 3M ultrafine couldn't remove, I would take a white polishing pad and Meguiars 205 with my rotary set to 1200 to remove it. If the imperfections were more severe, I would use Meguiars 105 with a orange cutting pad to level the paint in an instant, being careful with my technique so I wouldn't drag the pad across the paint, leave it sitting in one spot too long or using too much or too little pressure both of which will lead to marring. * Too much pressure leads to too much cutting power because in the process of pressing down, more heat is generated, often times drying up the product, leaving little polishing oils or lubricating agents and allowing the abrasives to cut into the paint. Although meguiars has 'diminishing abrasives' which lessens the likely hood of abrasives continually cutting the paint without being broken down in the process, the damage is still done regardless. Too little pressure does not allow the polish to break down, and as a result, it allows the cleaning agents found in the polish to continually cut without being broken down to finer bits, essentially smoothing the imperfections it caused earlier with the air of the polishing oils*. Anyhow, I since applied Gtechniq's C1 crystal lacquer and now I'm enjoying the added swirl resistance which means I don't have to polish so frequently. Finally, I will look into the H&R springs more closely, as I like the drop they give but was concerned about the ride quality. For wheels, I will most likely order from my boy who works with Klassen ID, but I can't say too much because If I don't follow through I don't want to be called a liar . Stay tuned !
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11-08-2014, 10:47 PM | #30 |
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Damn, ballsy as hell installing your own DPs. I have Eibach springs, a n63 stage 1 tune (installed, but took off prior to servicing), and downpipes sitting in my room, unistalled because I haven't had even a single free moment the past few weeks. Really going to start upgrading my car once again after I get back from vacation.
How is the muffler delete? I am considering it, but I don't like loud cars, a loud cold start is awesome, but I don't want a loud car when idling or just cruising along....
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Not wanting to thread-jack (I did suggest doing this under a thread of it's own) but why do you use Meguires Quick Detailer right after you've washed it? That product is designed to keep your paint looking fresh between washes. And the leaf blower idea is an absolute gem (boom!). Your Neighbours must think your loco (or very clever). I trust it's just a blower and not a blower-vac, hey? Otherwise you'd be blowing dust from the tube back over your paint.
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11-26-2014, 07:18 AM | #33 |
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I don't see how you are worried about your legislators, deleting the mufflers are even more illegal. And yes, I hate unnecessary noise! So this mode is a in my book!
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12-21-2014, 03:08 PM | #34 |
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First off, all I can say is WOW!. Your car looks amazing and I can't even imagine trying to change a downpipe without having a garage. I've done my own exhaust work before and swore I would never do it again. So kudos for all of that. Plus, all of the detailing knowledge is amazing. I have a couple of quick questions. Does NYC have emission inspections? If so, wouldn't you automatically fail because of the lack of mufflers (in believe you said you were going to re-install the catted downpipe) Are you out of warranty with BMW? Because I thought having no mufflers would cause issues (as above, I thought you said you were going re-install the catted downpipe and remove the JB4 tune before going in). Wouldn't removing your mufflers cause you to lose low-end torque? Maybe not noticeable with the JB4 tune and MAP your are running. I agree with you that spending $1.5K to $3K on an exhaust system seems excessive. But, some people have the disposable income and like the sound. I would like to get the sound but not spend a couple thousand to get it. Also, how did you remove the badges from your car (535i and x-drive). What method did you use and what would be the best way to re-attach them if you were going to sell it? I like what you did just not sure I could get away with it in MD. Thanks for sharing of the great info! |
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Wow, thanks for the incredibly thorough explanations! I wonder what that second insurance policy really is...?
When you installed the catless downpipe, it should have thrown a CEL. Did the JB4 allow you to clear it and does it stay clear? I know that emission stations can check to see how long the CEL has been cleared. At least in MD is had to be cleared for around 100 miles or so. I did it for my son's car right before the inspection but they told us come back after he put a couple of hundred miles on the car. The reason I ask is that I love the thought of a catless downpipe but I believe it is going to throw a CEL. Since I don't have a JB4 tune that allows me to clear it, how often does it happen because I believe Bavarian Auto sells a tool to allow you to clear it. But, if it is going to happen constantly, that would be a real pain. And to remove the badges, did you have to use the green mint waxy type of floss or would any type do? Thanks again for the sharing all of that info with the board. |
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Immediately after installing the DP (downpipe) and verifying everything was properly connected, I started the car to be greeted with the dreaded "drivetrain malfunction" light as well as the check engine light illuminated. My heart sank for a bit since I thought I had to trace and diagnose the issue at 11:30pm in the night but I got my self together and began to troubleshoot. I let the car idle down for a minute and went back underneath it to check for air leaks or funny/odd sounds ect. After that I shut the car down, attached my laptop with the JB4 interface program loaded and read the codes, after which I deleted them and tried to read the codes again. The second time, nothing showed up and I proceeded to start the car again. There was no check engine light or codes this time and I proceeded to drive the car for 15 miles on the highway to warm to up fully and experience the new power. To this day, everything has been great. To be honest, I don't think that I will be able to pass inspection with the DP since the JB4 only prevents the check engine from being illuminated on the dash. I will have to reinstall the stock DP, drive with it for a few days (or 200 miles) and get the car inspected. Once I pass I can always reinstall the catless DP. And I did use the green mint floss, which is why I think I experinced a much easier removal than others.
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hey mr clean i must say that your thread is top notch! couple questions, 1 is the only advantage to those flex fuel wires just to be able to run that fuel? i always run premium in mine so i was just wondering. and 2 is your dp catless? and do you have a sound clip of the exhaust with the dp?
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That's such a clean car, very impressive.
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