What did you do to your 5 series today?

StradaRedlands · 03-05-2022, 04:43 PM

Today was air filter day! The engine air filter is quick and easy, but cabin air filter took a bit of work. Not as bad as on our Mazda3 (those are miserable!) but more of a hassle than on our E90! Hengst aftermarket filter definitely flimsier than the BMW/Mahle (original?) cabin filter I took out.

StradaRedlands · 03-06-2022, 10:01 PM

Driver's side door pull/handle swap out. Pretty easy job. The ebay replacements look and feel fine, but bolt holes weren't 100% lined up. Took a little massaging to get just right, but in the end a huge improvement over the nasty disintegrating one!

musclesmarinara75 · 03-10-2022, 10:52 AM

I did the same thing not to long ago, night and day difference, and you can find good ones on ebay for a good price!!

StradaRedlands · 03-16-2022, 12:54 AM

I paid a professional to change the transmission fluid and filter/pan! Not the hardest job, but hard enough that I figured I'd help cover their salary today!

spielnicht · 03-16-2022, 05:40 AM

Honestly probably worth it. Yes not the hardest job, but without a real lift, you're lying on your back for 2 hours with sore a** arms and fluid dripping down all over you. Can truthfully say it was "the" job I hated doing on my car.

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I paid a professional to change the transmission fluid and filter/pan! Not the hardest job, but hard enough that I figured I'd help cover their salary today!

StradaRedlands · 03-16-2022, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by spielnicht

Honestly probably worth it. Yes not the hardest job, but without a real lift, you're lying on your back for 2 hours with sore a** arms and fluid dripping down all over you. Can truthfully say it was "the" job I hated doing on my car.

Like minds on this one!!!

My accessory belt kit came in today... no excuses for not doing that one myself though!

ezaircon4jc · 03-16-2022, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by spielnicht

...with sore a** arms..

YouTuber Rainman Ray calls those "noodle arms."

SummerallGuard04 · 03-16-2022, 07:43 PM

Swapped out the hideous chrome grills with the gloss-black dual slats, removed the front license plate and bracket, plugged the 4(!) holes left behind and debadged the rear...oh and threw in a bottle of Liqui Moly Jectron at fuel fill-up today. Finally got it looking to where I want it. I'm thinking I'm going to smoke vinyl overlay the fogs next.

StradaRedlands · 03-17-2022, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SummerallGuard04

Swapped out the hideous chrome grills with the gloss-black dual slats, removed the front license plate and bracket, plugged the 4(!) holes left behind and debadged the rear...oh and threw in a bottle of Liqui Moly Jectron at fuel fill-up today. Finally got it looking to where I want it. I'm thinking I'm going to smoke vinyl overlay the fogs next.

What a difference on the front end there! Ya' got me thinking...

Nice garage BTW!

StradaRedlands · 03-20-2022, 06:47 PM

When I took the 5er in for "intake clatter," the indy suggested accessory belt & tensioner be changed out. I don't have any record of P.O. doing that, so today was the day! $500 for them to do it, or $130 in parts and I do it. And what an easy job! I was worried about clearances and thought I might have to pull all the trim and fan, but easy fitment. I couldn't quite nail down a definitive torque amount for the bolt, but averaged everything I could find and settled on 25Nm+90^. Didn't break, so that's good! This was my redemption for paying to get the transmission serviced last week!

Also tried fitting on some ebay pedal inserts. The accelerator and brake were fine, but the dead pedal was for a RHD vehicle, or just poorly designed. Definitely isn't going to work. You can kind of see the outside lip on the wrong side here:

And finally, buffed out as much as I could of last week's parking lot hit and run. Sucks.

SummerallGuard04 · 03-22-2022, 07:36 PM

Blacked out my fogs and front side amber markers:

LDK007 · 03-23-2022, 02:03 PM

Changed the front Grille. Grey & black works so well.

What're your thoughts on changing the grey wing mirror covers for black flare tip ones?

Thanks! 😃

550bye · 03-28-2022, 08:32 PM

It was a long weekend, but got alot done.

Guibos/Flex Discs replaced

550bye · 03-28-2022, 08:34 PM

6WA install with custom face plates. I know it's not everyone's cup of tea but I just wanted something more me.

550bye · 03-28-2022, 08:38 PM

OLED taillights and Air Filters. Last weekend I swapped out my RacingDynamics DP's (garbage) for Heatsync DP's. The next few days will be LPFP. Finally some warm enough weather for all this stuff to happen

550bye · 04-09-2022, 11:11 PM

Updated the old CIC screen with a touch screen 10.5", pretty nice update for the interior. Just need the steering wheel and time for paint.

ezaircon4jc · 04-13-2022, 11:39 PM

Actually, yesterday. I replaced the cabin filters in our 2014. That was the hardest, easiest job I think I've done! Gaining access was the hardest part. Interestingly, the filters were installed backwards! I'm pretty sure they were never changed as we bought the car with ~25K miles on the clock and we're now at 77K miles. From what I've read, it is very, very common to have the filters installed backwards.

lsturbointeg · 04-15-2022, 08:49 PM

Wow 4/13/2017 I created this thread and it's still running pretty strong 118 pages! That's freakin AWESOME fam!

AZ535i · 04-16-2022, 12:11 AM

I view this thread multiple times a day! Thanks for creating it, turbo!!

lukavergille · 04-17-2022, 05:42 AM

New lip installed

Sophistograu · 04-19-2022, 03:23 AM

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New lip installed

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xxpanipuri · 04-21-2022, 06:14 PM

The best part of being part of a community is the ability to help one another out.

This weekend I was able to do a full detail on a good friend and forum members F10.

(Addy27)

Also, his new custom plate came in so it was a nice touch to put that on after finishing!

The car had light swirling and other light scratches all around..

The process was as follows. The car came to be already washed.

Clay Barred the entire car

Washed the car with CarPro Iron X Decon Soap in my foam cannon, and scrubbed down the paint with a clay mitt.

Rinsed and Foamed again, and rinsed thoroughly.

First pass with medium cutting foam pad and Griot's Garage Compound

Second pass with Jeffs Werkstatt Prime Polish, with foam polishing pad

Third pass with Jeffs Werkstatt Prime Acrylic Sealant, with foam finishing pad

Then another wash with CarPro Reset in the Foam Cannon

Finished off with a wipe down of the entire car using Griot's Garage Spray Wax...

This Black Sapphire Metallic beast looked amazing when done.

I was also able to play with this beast on the back roads, It has Alpina Turbos / Intercoolers and Dinan Stage 6 tune, along with A BUNCH of other upgrades....

Everytime i put my foot down the gas needle moved a few centimeters

First 2 pics are before rest are after...

Enjoy the pics...

03-05-2022, 04:43 PM	#2575
StradaRedlands Brigadier General 4951 Rep 3,020 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i MT Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.21] 2009 BMW 328i Touri ... [7.90] 2013 BMW X5 35i [7.63] 2011 BMW 528i [8.75] 2006 Mazda3 [5.50]	Today was air filter day! The engine air filter is quick and easy, but cabin air filter took a bit of work. Not as bad as on our Mazda3 (those are miserable!) but more of a hassle than on our E90! Hengst aftermarket filter definitely flimsier than the BMW/Mahle (original?) cabin filter I took out.
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03-06-2022, 10:01 PM	#2576
StradaRedlands Brigadier General 4951 Rep 3,020 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i MT Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.21] 2009 BMW 328i Touri ... [7.90] 2013 BMW X5 35i [7.63] 2011 BMW 528i [8.75] 2006 Mazda3 [5.50]	Driver's side door pull/handle swap out. Pretty easy job. The ebay replacements look and feel fine, but bolt holes weren't 100% lined up. Took a little massaging to get just right, but in the end a huge improvement over the nasty disintegrating one!
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03-10-2022, 10:52 AM	#2577
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03-16-2022, 12:54 AM	#2578
StradaRedlands Brigadier General 4951 Rep 3,020 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i MT Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.21] 2009 BMW 328i Touri ... [7.90] 2013 BMW X5 35i [7.63] 2011 BMW 528i [8.75] 2006 Mazda3 [5.50]	I paid a professional to change the transmission fluid and filter/pan! Not the hardest job, but hard enough that I figured I'd help cover their salary today!
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03-16-2022, 07:43 PM	#2582
SummerallGuard04 Private First Class 84 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 550i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Fort Mill, S.C. iTrader: (0)	Swapped out the hideous chrome grills with the gloss-black dual slats, removed the front license plate and bracket, plugged the 4(!) holes left behind and debadged the rear...oh and threw in a bottle of Liqui Moly Jectron at fuel fill-up today. Finally got it looking to where I want it. I'm thinking I'm going to smoke vinyl overlay the fogs next. __________________ 2016 BMW 550i M Sport - Mineral Gray Metallic 2015 BMW X5 base - Jet Black 2011 BMW 335i - Alpine White Last edited by SummerallGuard04; 03-16-2022 at 07:53 PM..
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03-20-2022, 06:47 PM	#2584
StradaRedlands Brigadier General 4951 Rep 3,020 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i MT Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.21] 2009 BMW 328i Touri ... [7.90] 2013 BMW X5 35i [7.63] 2011 BMW 528i [8.75] 2006 Mazda3 [5.50]	When I took the 5er in for "intake clatter," the indy suggested accessory belt & tensioner be changed out. I don't have any record of P.O. doing that, so today was the day! $500 for them to do it, or $130 in parts and I do it. And what an easy job! I was worried about clearances and thought I might have to pull all the trim and fan, but easy fitment. I couldn't quite nail down a definitive torque amount for the bolt, but averaged everything I could find and settled on 25Nm+90^. Didn't break, so that's good! This was my redemption for paying to get the transmission serviced last week! Also tried fitting on some ebay pedal inserts. The accelerator and brake were fine, but the dead pedal was for a RHD vehicle, or just poorly designed. Definitely isn't going to work. You can kind of see the outside lip on the wrong side here: And finally, buffed out as much as I could of last week's parking lot hit and run. Sucks. Last edited by StradaRedlands; 03-21-2022 at 02:00 AM..
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03-22-2022, 07:36 PM	#2585
SummerallGuard04 Private First Class 84 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 550i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Fort Mill, S.C. iTrader: (0)	Blacked out my fogs and front side amber markers: __________________ 2016 BMW 550i M Sport - Mineral Gray Metallic 2015 BMW X5 base - Jet Black 2011 BMW 335i - Alpine White
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03-23-2022, 02:03 PM	#2586
LDK007 Registered 3 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW 520d F11 Touring Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Upgraded Grille. Changed the front Grille. Grey & black works so well. What're your thoughts on changing the grey wing mirror covers for black flare tip ones? Thanks! 😃 Attached Images
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03-28-2022, 08:32 PM	#2587
550bye Second Lieutenant 1390 Rep 262 Posts Drives: 2011 550i Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Utah iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 550i [5.67]	It was a long weekend, but got alot done. Guibos/Flex Discs replaced Attached Images __________________ 2011 550i (N63) Upgraded 51mm turbos, Heatsync Stage 3 Flash, JB4 stacked, BMS WMI, Arm Charge Pipes, Heatsync Catless DPs, X-Pipe, Res Muffler Delete, xHP Stage 3 Trans Flash, Turbosmart Diverter Valves, 3.5 TMAPs, Oil Cooler, Heatsync Front Mounted Max Cool Intakes, Walbro LPFP and e40 mix rollin on Stance SF07 9x20 w/Toyo Extensa and 10.5x20 w/Toyo R888R.
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03-28-2022, 08:34 PM	#2588
550bye Second Lieutenant 1390 Rep 262 Posts Drives: 2011 550i Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Utah iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 550i [5.67]	6WA install with custom face plates. I know it's not everyone's cup of tea but I just wanted something more me. Attached Images __________________ 2011 550i (N63) Upgraded 51mm turbos, Heatsync Stage 3 Flash, JB4 stacked, BMS WMI, Arm Charge Pipes, Heatsync Catless DPs, X-Pipe, Res Muffler Delete, xHP Stage 3 Trans Flash, Turbosmart Diverter Valves, 3.5 TMAPs, Oil Cooler, Heatsync Front Mounted Max Cool Intakes, Walbro LPFP and e40 mix rollin on Stance SF07 9x20 w/Toyo Extensa and 10.5x20 w/Toyo R888R.
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03-28-2022, 08:38 PM	#2589
550bye Second Lieutenant 1390 Rep 262 Posts Drives: 2011 550i Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Utah iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 550i [5.67]	OLED taillights and Air Filters. Last weekend I swapped out my RacingDynamics DP's (garbage) for Heatsync DP's. The next few days will be LPFP. Finally some warm enough weather for all this stuff to happen Attached Images __________________ 2011 550i (N63) Upgraded 51mm turbos, Heatsync Stage 3 Flash, JB4 stacked, BMS WMI, Arm Charge Pipes, Heatsync Catless DPs, X-Pipe, Res Muffler Delete, xHP Stage 3 Trans Flash, Turbosmart Diverter Valves, 3.5 TMAPs, Oil Cooler, Heatsync Front Mounted Max Cool Intakes, Walbro LPFP and e40 mix rollin on Stance SF07 9x20 w/Toyo Extensa and 10.5x20 w/Toyo R888R.
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04-09-2022, 11:11 PM	#2590
550bye Second Lieutenant 1390 Rep 262 Posts Drives: 2011 550i Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Utah iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 550i [5.67]	Updated the old CIC screen with a touch screen 10.5", pretty nice update for the interior. Just need the steering wheel and time for paint. Attached Images __________________ 2011 550i (N63) Upgraded 51mm turbos, Heatsync Stage 3 Flash, JB4 stacked, BMS WMI, Arm Charge Pipes, Heatsync Catless DPs, X-Pipe, Res Muffler Delete, xHP Stage 3 Trans Flash, Turbosmart Diverter Valves, 3.5 TMAPs, Oil Cooler, Heatsync Front Mounted Max Cool Intakes, Walbro LPFP and e40 mix rollin on Stance SF07 9x20 w/Toyo Extensa and 10.5x20 w/Toyo R888R.
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04-13-2022, 11:39 PM	#2591
ezaircon4jc Major General 4503 Rep 5,375 Posts Drives: 2019 540i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Actually, yesterday. I replaced the cabin filters in our 2014. That was the hardest, easiest job I think I've done! Gaining access was the hardest part. Interestingly, the filters were installed backwards! I'm pretty sure they were never changed as we bought the car with ~25K miles on the clock and we're now at 77K miles. From what I've read, it is very, very common to have the filters installed backwards.
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04-15-2022, 08:49 PM	#2592
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04-16-2022, 12:11 AM	#2593
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04-17-2022, 05:42 AM	#2594
lukavergille Private First Class 206 Rep 179 Posts Drives: BMW 535i F10 Join Date: May 2020 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 535i [9.50]	New lip installed Attached Images
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04-21-2022, 06:14 PM	#2596
xxpanipuri Major 771 Rep 1,155 Posts Drives: 550i Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Silicon Valley, CA iTrader: (0)	The best part of being part of a community is the ability to help one another out. This weekend I was able to do a full detail on a good friend and forum members F10. (Addy27) Also, his new custom plate came in so it was a nice touch to put that on after finishing! The car had light swirling and other light scratches all around.. The process was as follows. The car came to be already washed. Clay Barred the entire car Washed the car with CarPro Iron X Decon Soap in my foam cannon, and scrubbed down the paint with a clay mitt. Rinsed and Foamed again, and rinsed thoroughly. First pass with medium cutting foam pad and Griot's Garage Compound Second pass with Jeffs Werkstatt Prime Polish, with foam polishing pad Third pass with Jeffs Werkstatt Prime Acrylic Sealant, with foam finishing pad Then another wash with CarPro Reset in the Foam Cannon Finished off with a wipe down of the entire car using Griot's Garage Spray Wax... This Black Sapphire Metallic beast looked amazing when done. I was also able to play with this beast on the back roads, It has Alpina Turbos / Intercoolers and Dinan Stage 6 tune, along with A BUNCH of other upgrades.... Everytime i put my foot down the gas needle moved a few centimeters First 2 pics are before rest are after... Enjoy the pics... Attached Images
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