[ctcarbonari]

Originally Posted by JonnyRock

Trim blackout continues. Decided to try my hand at vinyl wrapping for the first time. Took a few tries and I ended up with probably a 6/10 job. I'll either try again another time or pick up some gloss ones in the near future but for now these will suffice.

As my Uncle used to say when I was a kid...
"Looks good enough for the girls that we go with".

They look good and anything is better than the chrome on those useless side markers!

Ind Distribution does really nice work and they'll paint match side markers & sand down side reflectors too. They are a bit on the spendier side.
They're worth checking out if you've never heard of them before.
https://ind-distribution.com/?srslti...fYL7q3P9dwEqMX

I think your DIY looks good and I look forward to seeing some full body pics of all the work you've been doing.

FWIW, here's a couple pics of IND-Distribution sidemarker (gloss black) & side reflector delete (Alpine White III) on my F10 (Car has a clear PPF bra, btw)

I need to get off my butt and at least wrap the chrome trim on the CA handles. It has been bugging me for awhile.

[JonnyRock]

Originally Posted by ctcarbonari

As my Uncle used to say when I was a kid...
"Looks good enough for the girls that we go with".

They look good and anything is better than the chrome on those useless side markers!

Ind Distribution does really nice work and they'll paint match side markers & sand down side reflectors too. They are a bit on the spendier side.
They're worth checking out if you've never heard of them before.

I think your DIY looks good and I look forward to seeing some full body pics of all the work you've been doing.

Thanks for the feedback! I'm not beating myself up about it, I'm quite pleased with the result all things considered. I'll likely tackle the CA handle trim myself soon and then some painted roundels and badging cleanup. Nice to have some items to share on here and follow along with everyone else.

I've heard good things about IND and their stuff looks really nice on your 5! I'll keep them in mind.

[Carbon535i]

Installed some GTS Tailights today. Waiting on the new headlights and port injection Intake manifold to arrive now. I'm debating on tinting or painting the rear reflectors.

[zener]

Both rear upper wishbones. Number 4 that is: http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/F1...el_suspension/

[Carbon535i]

Tinted the rear reflectors and prepping to install new headlights.

[ChiltiCoatl89]

New Valve cover, Intake gaskets, OFHG and Oil cooler Gasket, O-rings for hard oil lines, ECS Turbo pipe, REV 9 Performance IC and ECS charge Pipe, New Air Filter element, Primed the Oil before starting up completely, Finally done. 118k gents, been awhile since I posted.

[ChiltiCoatl89]

As suspected there was a developing leak in oil cooler gasket.

[Hoa]

Originally Posted by ChiltiCoatl89

As suspected there was a developing leak in oil cooler gasket.

I recommend doing coolant hoses as well. It has changed to brown. You don’t want a surprise leak while driving

[ChiltiCoatl89]

Thanks Hoa already changed. This broke while installing the charge pipe.

[StradaRedlands]

Originally Posted by ChiltiCoatl89

New Valvecover, Intake gaskets, OFHG and Oil cooler Gasket, O-rings for hard oil lines, ECS Turbo pipe, Performamce IC and ECS charge Pipe, Finally done. 118k gents, been awhile since I posted.

Some heavy lifting there! Nice!!!

[ezaircon4jc]

Your oil fill cap is upside-down...

[ChiltiCoatl89]

Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

Your oil fill cap is upside-down...

Don't worry, I flipped it ahahaha

[Unspec]

Installed a cooling fan for the EKP wiring. The BM3 flexfuel kit harness has too small of a wire gauge or something, and it heats up to something like 82*C, and the wire insulation is rated for 80*C. I contacted BM3 and they claim they made updated harnesses but that they don't provide them anymore, and are essentially giving me the run around, which is...fun. The fan lowers the wire temps to around 50*C, which is a really nice drop.





The fan's quite secure there, as it gets kind of wedged on the sides by our under trunk storage-thingy. The fan runs off a Y on the fan header on the EKP. I had the EKP sent to Arc Terminator for their cooling fan and upgraded IC service, and the Noctua option uses a standard computer fan connector for the fan. They were fantastic and very communicative, sending me very detailed photos/proofs of the upgrade process. Very patient about all my questions, highly recommend checking them out. The case is quite pretty too, despite no one being able to see it ever lol

On a different note, found the source of my rub. Tire is rubbing on the fender liner, not the actual fender. It rubbed a hole into where a corner of that "complex" used to be. I have a feeling the rub to the right of that hole is where my 245's used to rub a tiny bit when hitting hard bumps. Realistically, I doubt a smaller space will help much, but I might go from my 7.5mm's to 5mm's.



The debate right now is if I go to 5mm's, I will not be able to use my floating center caps, since even on 6mm's (I stacked my two 3mm's on top of each other to test) the center cap can't spin freely anymore, let alone for a 5mm spacer. This is due to my hub extender, which I would still need if I want to run a 5mm spacer. The 3mm's would allow me to run no extender, but the wheel spokes then only have like 1mm or less of clearance between the G series calipers. Which is a scary thin clearance. Alternatively, I could keep the 7.5mm and just raise the front a quarter of an inch to try to get more compression travel before rubbing. Doubt I'd notice the height increase visually.

Decisions decisions.

[bk_mike]

Windshield cowl replacement. Pretty simple all things considered.

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by bk_mike

Windshield cowl replacement. Pretty simple all things considered.

When I did that, I had to buy a wiper arm puller (basically a gear puller). I couldn't believe how tight the wiper arms were on there!

[bk_mike]

Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

When I did that, I had to buy a wiper arm puller (basically a gear puller). I couldn't believe how tight the wiper arms were on there!

I just had the windshield replaced so they weren't bad. But also why I had to replace the cowl. The cowl cracked in a few places when theh removed it.

[ctcarbonari]

Originally Posted by JonnyRock

Trim blackout continues. Decided to try my hand at vinyl wrapping for the first time. Took a few tries and I ended up with probably a 6/10 job. I'll either try again another time or pick up some gloss ones in the near future but for now these will suffice.

Misery loves company.
I just did chrome delete on my CA handles. My first time working with wrapping as well. I'd give myself a C+/B-. So, it'll do for now. At least it's not chrome anymore. My preference would be to paint Alpine White III.

Here's a couple pics.

[zener]

Bought and test fitted wheels for the upcoming w*nter... Earlybird, yet again.

[Damiendee]

Originally Posted by F10ARNOLD

Added a front lip today!!!

Really finishes off the car

[JonnyRock]

Feeling a bit bummed today. Found an excellent set of G11 calipers a few months ago in SoCal and arranged for my old man to pick them up and drop them with me when he was back in town this week. Unfortunately the seller wrapped them in microfiber cloths and the brake fluid wicked out and ruined the paint. The main reason for getting this particular set was their appearance/condition so I'm pretty frustrated even though it was an honest mistake. I'll use this opportunity to have my rear M5 calipers matched since the factory blues were slightly different between the two, so at least there's that...

[kskamser]

Originally Posted by ANordmoe

How are you liking the KWs? They told me a 8-10 week build time. So I have just received my Silvers Neomax for my f10 550i xdrive. Upraded to Swift springs, bought some Apex EC-7s and I’m looking forward to next weekend when I’m doing them with a buddy.

What's the spec on the Apex EC-7s? Your fitment is incredible.

[StradaRedlands]

All the necessary maintenance is handled, and the morning wasn't blisteringly hot, so time for some cosmetic fixes that have been needed for a bit.

Started with the fog lights. Just needed a bulb, but figured if I'm going to the effort, might as well get some clear lenses on. $33 Amazon lights, so they don't fit great, but good enough!



Speaking of our favorite nautically inclined oligarch, I also have some door handles from Amazon to replace the gooey mess that the stock ones have become. Pretty easy job as unlike the three series, these use screws to hold them on so no drilling!





Similar to the fogs, quality seems fine, but tolerances/fitment leave a bit to be desired. Mind the gap: