[bigscore]

Originally Posted by xxpanipuri

Installed new plugs (ngk) with .020 gap, so that I can now install my Mission Performance Stage 1 engine and trans tune...

Is that a requirement ?

The .020 gap ?

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by sesh1957

Great black Beamers, I am down to my wheels and reflectors, Isturbointeg, what did you use on the relectors?

Gold wheels looks good with the caliper match, I going black wheels with blue calipers.

I used the leftover shadowline trim kit i used on the windows frames for the reflectors.

[xxpanipuri]

Originally Posted by bigscore

Is that a requirement ?

The .020 gap ?

yes as per Alex@ mission performance....because they are advancing the timing as well as modifying other parameters...

[fletchf]

Picked up a 2012 550i with 65k miles and an extended warranty. So far I have coded some things (Fog lights on at welcome, turn signals on HUD, music on HUD, tire pressure and temp, DVD in motion), also have a BMS Stage 1 to install and I am currently updating the maps on GPS. I need to do a paint correction once the weather clears up a little bit.

[EinMeister]

Originally Posted by F10ARNOLD

Added black eyelids..
Still debating if I should keep it.. not really feeling it..
What you guys think?

Not diggin it at all

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by EinMeister

Not diggin it at all

Agreed.

[John H.]

Front brakes and painting....

Rotors - StopTech
Pads - OEM BMW
Sensor - OEM BMW
Dust Shield - VHT Primer, VHT Satin Black
Calipers - VHT Primer, VHT Titanium Silver Blue, VHT Clear
Rotor Set Screw - ECS Stainless

Lotsa hours prepping for paint. Tedious work. Very content with results. Will do rears in near future.

I was inspired by Member Tallest to paint in a light blue. Not an exact match to his; however, satisfied with subtle look.

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by John H.

Front brakes and painting....

That turned out pretty SWEET! I'd like to upgrade my rotors to slot/drilled too!

[lsturbointeg]

Damn! need to get a trickle charger or something since my car is hibernating. went to start it and it barely cranked but it fired up. got a message about some electrical components will be turned off. anyone have recommendations for a charger since it's going to sit for another 2 months?

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Damn! need to get a trickle charger or something since my car is hibernating. went to start it and it barely cranked but it fired up. got a message about some electrical components will be turned off. anyone have recommendations for a charger since it's going to sit for another 2 months?

I got the BMW branded 4amp charger for something like $75 from the dealer. Just make sure you get an AGM compatible charger/maintainer. I've used a Deltran Battery Tender, but at 3amps it takes quite a while to recharge the battery. It's not that much less expensive than the BMW branded tender which is why I went BMW.

[fletchf]

15 degrees outside so I washed it inside the garage, also installed the front plate without drilling holes in the bumper.

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

I got the BMW branded 4amp charger for something like $75 from the dealer. Just make sure you get an AGM compatible charger/maintainer. I've used a Deltran Battery Tender, but at 3amps it takes quite a while to recharge the battery. It's not that much less expensive than the BMW branded tender which is why I went BMW.

so bro, do you just plug it in and forget about it? and i'm assuming I can plug it in the hood area or would I need to plug it from the trunk?

Originally Posted by fletchf

15 degrees outside so I washed it inside the garage, also installed the front plate without drilling holes in the bumper.

Must be nice! too cold here to wash cars!

[svt1998gt]

I got my forgestars installed.

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by svt1998gt

I got my forgestars installed.

very NICE! always like ForgeStars on the F10

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

so bro, do you just plug it in and forget about it? and i'm assuming I can plug it in the hood area or would I need to plug it from the trunk?...

Yup. I attached the pig-tails to the under-hood battery connections. I can then hook the car up any time I choose and leave it that way. Our trip last September I left my wife's car plugged-in for over 2 weeks. The beauty of the tender is you can leave it plugged-in indefinitely as it will charge the battery and then float the charge as needed.

[ey2001]

Originally Posted by svt1998gt

I got my forgestars installed.

What's the offset and size?? Any rubbing issues?

[fletchf]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Must be nice! too cold here to wash cars!

I used a rechargeable camp shower/hose in a 5 gallon bucket, it kept the water from going anywhere but on the car and to the garage floor.

Originally Posted by svt1998gt

I got my forgestars installed.

That looks sick! Perfect stance!

[svt1998gt]

Originally Posted by ey2001

What's the offset and size?? Any rubbing issues?

There is slight rubbing but i am running kwv3 at a pretty aggressive stance.

I have f14 dc and sdc 20". Hope that helps

[OrcaPod]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

Damn! need to get a trickle charger or something since my car is hibernating. went to start it and it barely cranked but it fired up. got a message about some electrical components will be turned off. anyone have recommendations for a charger since it's going to sit for another 2 months?

I got this one - CTEK 40-206 MXS 5.0-12 Volt Battery Charger . Used it few times on my car ( AGM 92ah battery )

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by fletchf

I used a rechargeable camp shower/hose in a 5 gallon bucket, it kept the water from going anywhere but on the car and to the garage floor....

Shoot..... Just attach a hose to the water heater!!

[jayster0966]

Installed my Wagner FMIC in preparation for installing Pure S2 Turbo next week.

[ey2001]

Originally Posted by jayster0966

Installed my Wagner FMIC in preparation for installing Pure S2 Turbo next week.

Nice!!