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07-22-2021, 08:30 AM | #2377 |
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Had an extra gift card laying around that I got from work that was a PITA to use (online purchase only), so I used it to replace my ugly key fob with a new one from Gate Innovations. In hindsight, should have saved the money for the steering wheel re-wrap project, but I also love the new key. It's folds better than the cheap-looking/feeling original key fob.
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07-24-2021, 02:47 PM | #2379 |
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Yes, the key is cut as part of the purchase.
I know it's not the cheapest of "nice to have non necessities", but it does feel so great in the hand, especially the weight and material.
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I am a new to the forum as far as posting but I I have keep up for a couple of years. I have done the following upgrades to the car since I purchased it. I have lowered the car using H&R spring and used spacers to make it look more aggressive. In the engine side I have upgraded the following: VRSF down pipe VRSF Charge pipe VRSF Racing Intercooler BMS air intake Dorch upgraded high pressure fuel pump stage 1 Bmode3 stage 2 + e30 I am extremely happy with the performance that of the car! |
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07-30-2021, 06:56 AM | #2381 |
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Got back in town and ruined the front lip on steep driveway. Shouldn't have tried to conquer "slopes" with lowered car I guess Anyways new reason to upgrade to CF Lip
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07-30-2021, 12:41 PM | #2382 |
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Finally tackling the wiring for the active headrest restraints on the retrofitted comfort seats. Wanted to add the wiring for the ambient lighting on the seat backs (seats are from F07) but ran out of plugs from my salvage harness lol.
Also repainting the seat rails, since the paint is chipping and starting to get surface rust. Did you know that ONE of the 4 bolts holding the seat rail to the rest of the seat is LEFT HAND THREAD?! WHY BMW WHY?! My guess is to fuck DIYers who don't have the repair manual and make them strip out the bolt, since the repair manual points out the left hand thread. Luckily, the left hand thread bolts also have a 7mm hex "tail", so I was able to still get it out with no special tools, but fuck if that isn't stupid. For posterity and for those who might take the seat rail off: it's the only bolt that faces outside, don't fuck it up like I did.
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07-31-2021, 05:23 PM | #2384 |
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I finally tore apart my ceramic iDrive controller to remove the plastic ring that's been causing it to "stick" when rotating it. Also cleaned some gunk out from under the buttons that was causing issues with the menu button sticking sometimes. Works perfectly now!
I also replaced the iDrive screen trim since the original had some paint chips from the previous owner somehow. Also replaced the timing chain tensioner as I now have 123,000 miles and am trying to be proactive and limit any potential future issues. |
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On the bright side, got my G11 brake calipers for my custom BBK upgrade powder coated Illusion Orange. They REALLY pop in the sun, the photos don't do them justice. The photo is from the powder coater, so it's kind of potato. I'll post a better one when the sun is out, been cloudy all day.
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These look great!
Doing the same but with the smaller G11 caliper so I can just reuse my OEM 348x36 discs which I just recently got anyway. Yes, I'm only doing it for the looks. Lol. Which brake lines are you going with? Quote:
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They look pretty sick kid...You get these powder coated in Newark??.. if not where did you go?
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760 rotors. The 750 rotors have a larger hat, and would require trimming of the brake pads, so I went with the 760 which have a smaller hat.
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Tried to install over the weekend, but turns out I need a 3mm spacer to clear the calipers. I thought I didn't need it based on my previous fit up, but I didn't account for the 5mm washers needed to center up the calipers. So instead, here's a better photo lol
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No bullshit, Billy @ Need Powder Coating is prob best in this area, he kills it and he makes sure its done right I've got several item powder coated from him, always happy with his work
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Just noticed your Signature!
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True and true. I use the term "hate" lightly but god I HATE that rattle clip and it just looks nasty behind the 343m wheels. I agree with you that the 370s and medium sized caliper will look much nicer than the smaller caliper and 348s.
Bummer about the wheel spacing - I remember you noting that you liked the look of the 343m without any spacers. I was about to pull the trigger on the 3mm spacers (to go down from 10mm) when the whole caliper upgrade idea came to me. I'm hoping I can still avoid a spacer all together since I'm going with the smaller caliper upgrade. Fingers crossed. Quote:
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Detailed the engine bay!
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