[kabrichx]

Originally Posted by kern417

Interesting, so instead of buying the button you just modified the blank? not bad haha.

Yes, but then the button is unlabeled.

I found a cheap European Version of the switch on eBay with front AND rear fog light panel icon.

Purchased that and popped the rear labeled icon panel on mine and coded.

Also have panel button for front fogs if ever needed for retrofit.

[pbwatson]

Originally Posted by technologic

Also +1 on the Blendmount radar detector mount. It blends in enough I don't even bother to take my detector off when I'm parked.

I followed the op's link on this but just saw the mirror wire tap, is there a mirror mount that fits on our cars (mine is a 328i) I've felt & looked around behind the mirror & it seems the only round section that a mount could clamp onto is too small to get the mount on there.

I'm trying to mount an escort max but so far am just using the suction mount & coiled cord.

Pics please.

[ggrr8t]

Originally Posted by jgoens

What"s the other forum?

bimmerfest

[kern417]

Adding one that I just saw posted by jparnes1. Thanks for the write up man.

This is removal of the clutch delay valve in the 6MT Transmission. I bet this along with the clutch stop fixes all the annoyances with the modern manual transmission. I've done the same mod on other vehicles with great results, so I can't wait to try it out. You pretty much only have to pay the cost of some brake fluid if you don't have it already.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...5&postcount=31

Originally Posted by jparnes1

OK I did this yesterday and took some pix for you all to get a good idea of how this mod gets done. Thanks to TurboAra for being a pioneer!

Tools
13mm socket
13mm crow foot wrench was helpful
1/2" and 3/8" ratchets, extensions and wobble connectors
Vise grips
Drill with drill bits of 1/8", one size smaller and one size smaller yet
Syringe with tubing, brake fluid

The slave is held on by 2 13mm bolts at 12 and 6. It's tight up there in the tranny tunnel, hence the need for extensions and wobble connectors. I used 1/2" with socket, 3/8" with crow foot. You'll find what works best for you.

Start by removing the lower bolt, then the upper. I found using a crow foot for the lower to be easier. You'll do the upper bolt blind because it's high in the tranny tunnel. Use a long extension and then a wobble with another long extension to get your wrench out of the tunnel.

After the slave is unbolted, clamp the hose with vise grips that have poly tubing fitted over the jaws. Or some other means of clamping. Flip up the locking clip on the hard line/hose connection (careful with the clip-it'll fly off) and separate them. Remove the assembly. Flip up the locking clip on the hard line/slave body connection and pull them apart. The hard line should have a conical shaped seal on its end. If not, it's in the slave, so just pull it out and put it on the hard line. Look inside the slave and see a rubber washer and a metal piece with a tiny hole in it below. That's the hole you want to enlarge. I couldn't pick these things out, so I took a small drill bit and went at it. Just like what happened with TurboAra, they will get caught on the bit and then easily removed. Now complete the enlargement of the hole finishing with a 1/8" bit. I held the metal restrictor with pliers while I drilled. Don't hold too tight or you'll bend the flanges.
Last thing - fill a syringe with brake fluid, attach a hose to the syringe and to the drain valve on the slave. Push a lot of brake fluid through the slave to wash out any metal filings from drilling. Close the valve. Replace the metal restrictor and rubber washer, reattach the hard line to the slave and hard line to hose, remove the vise grips. Apply a little grease to the end of the tip at the bellows. Install the slave.
Remove the cap to the brake fluid reservoir and some fluid. Reattach the syringe to the valve, open the valve and backfill the slave. Do it slowly and air will be driven up the line and out the reservoir. Close the valve, check the brake pedal and if OK, adjust the fluid level in the reservoir.

[JayPichardo]

JB+ counts?

[carbon428i]

Rear / Front Reflectors Wrapped - $10
Interior Trim wrapped $20
Steering Wheel Emblem overlay $5-$10
CF Mirror Caps M4 Style - $80
Gloss Black Dual Slat Grills - $60
K&N Drop In Filter - $50

[kern417]

Originally Posted by NH_F36

JB+ counts?

Trying to stay under $100

Originally Posted by carbon428i

Rear / Front Reflectors Wrapped - $10
Interior Trim wrapped $20
Steering Wheel Emblem overlay $5-$10
CF Mirror Caps M4 Style - $80
Gloss Black Dual Slat Grills - $60
K&N Drop In Filter - $50

If you have any links or part numbers to where you bought, I'll add them to the first post.

[7iM3less]

My Amazon red push start button and m replica pedals are definitely number one if your looking to spend under $20.

[rjd_F30]

Originally Posted by KC328_F30

My Amazon red push start button and m replica pedals are definitely number one if your looking to spend under $20.

+1. I love my aluminum replica ///M pedals.


Also, mentioned before but:
K&N Filter
Decklid Spoiler
Exhaust tips are cheap and fun to switch out when you're bored as well.

Those are my votes.

[FastF30]

Best Mod Ever.... $11.90 .....

[rogersmj]

Originally Posted by FastF30

Best Mod Ever.... $11.90 .....

Another vote for these...I just did mine yesterday. Looks great and really cheap.

[JayPichardo]

Originally Posted by KC328_F30

My Amazon red push start button and m replica pedals are definitely number one if your looking to spend under $20.

Pics?

[7iM3less]

Originally Posted by NH_F36

Pics?

Heres my red push start button, don't have any of the pedals at the moment.

[rjd_F30]

Originally Posted by KC328_F30

Heres my red push start button, don't have any of the pedals at the moment.

I'm afraid it might look ricey in my base interior, but it definitely looks cool here!

[El Conquistador]

Originally Posted by FastF30

Best Mod Ever.... $11.90 .....

Attachment 1815383

$11.90 plus $150.00 with Amazon installation

[Livfast335]

Originally Posted by rogersmj

Another vote for these...I just did mine yesterday. Looks great and really cheap.

Ordered!

[FastF30]

Think'in about getting some eyebrow covers.... Thoughts? ... never was a big fan of the chrome ones...

[rjd_F30]

Originally Posted by FastF30

Think'in about getting some eyebrow covers.... Thoughts? ... never was a big fan of the chrome ones...

I'm not into those at all, but to each his own . What are the chrome ones you speak of. Stock they don't come with any.

[FastF30]

Originally Posted by rjdnyy224

I'm not into those at all, but to each his own . What are the chrome ones you speak of. Stock they don't come with any.

when I said chrome I meant how it is now with the silver on top of the headlight... to me it looks like a band-aid on the original design...

[SoCal_NSX]

My favorite cheap mods...all cleaned up my front end.
$22 smoked reflectors
$56 M-style gloss black grille
$109 MagicDrift front lip

[Skyhigh]

Originally Posted by FastF30

Think'in about getting some eyebrow covers.... Thoughts? ... never was a big fan of the chrome ones...

Eh..... no. Since you asked.
The original is much more tasteful.
Such a mod is indeed cheap, but in the negative sense of the term.
Generally speaking, carbon should not be used where it is obviously just an aftermarket sticker, if you ask me.

[rjd_F30]

Originally Posted by FastF30

when I said chrome I meant how it is now with the silver on top of the headlight... to me it looks like a band-aid on the original design...

Ok, I see what you mean... still not a fan of the carbon fiber though.