What did you do to your F3X today?

MSCD · 04-28-2018, 07:16 PM

I agree totally. Although can look somewhat cool on the right 'Art car'.....Skittle car!

rogersmj · 04-28-2018, 07:34 PM

Added pedal covers to gas/brake so they better match the dead pedal. Swapped out door puddle lights for emblem projectors. Pretty pleased for all that less than $40.

MSCD · 04-28-2018, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KC328_F30

Car wash and adjusted exhaust tips. I may have pulled them out too much, not sure...looks more exaggerated in the photos.

Thoughts?

Look good, I don't think they come out too far. Gonna have to keep them clean... although that's not an issue for you... you should open a coffee house & car wash

rogersmj · 04-28-2018, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by KC328_F30

Car wash and adjusted exhaust tips. I may have pulled them out too much, not sure...looks more exaggerated in the photos.

Thoughts?

I think they look good. Maybe borderline...but still good! Definitely no further.

How do you clean them? I'm having a hell of a time getting all the buildup off of mine after winter. I tried just attacking them with #0000 steel wool but it's not getting it all.

7iM3less · 04-28-2018, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MSCD

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC328_F30

Car wash and adjusted exhaust tips. I may have pulled them out too much, not sure...looks more exaggerated in the photos.

Thoughts?

Look good, I don't think they come out too far. Gonna have to keep them clean... although that's not an issue for you... you should open a coffee house & car wash

Thanks brother - yeah sounds like a good business opportunity but relying on the coffee house only in the winter may not be promising!

Lol...I had a guy walk by my house today ask me why I wash my car 3 times a week, its never dirty to begin with he said.

7iM3less · 04-28-2018, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rogersmj

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC328_F30

Car wash and adjusted exhaust tips. I may have pulled them out too much, not sure...looks more exaggerated in the photos.

Thoughts?

I think they look good. Maybe borderline...but still good! Definitely no further.

How do you clean them? I'm having a hell of a time getting all the buildup off of mine after winter. I tried just attacking them with #0000 steel wool but it's not getting it all.

It take ones good clean and then just a matter of wiping them down every couple days.

My initial scrub (as I bought mine used and the tips were black sludge) was some good wrist time and degreaser + scotchbrite pad. Not unlike your steel wool product.

Welcome to the pedal club by the way, best $25 sent ever.

IK6SPEED · 04-28-2018, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by rogersmj

How do you clean them? I'm having a hell of a time getting all the buildup off of mine after winter. I tried just attacking them with #0000 steel wool but it's not getting it all.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC328_F30

It take ones good clean and then just a matter of wiping them down every couple days.

My initial scrub (as I bought mine used and the tips were black sludge) was some good wrist time and degreaser + scotchbrite pad. Not unlike your steel wool product.

Someone recommended NanoSkin IronFree for wheels and exhaust issues this week. Supposedly needs only a little agitation.

Actually the recommended for entire car.

Curious if anyone else had tried it.

MSCD · 04-28-2018, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by KC328_F30

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Originally Posted by MSCD

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC328_F30

Car wash and adjusted exhaust tips. I may have pulled them out too much, not sure...looks more exaggerated in the photos.

Thoughts?

Look good, I don't think they come out too far. Gonna have to keep them clean... although that's not an issue for you... you should open a coffee house & car wash

Thanks brother - yeah sounds like a good business opportunity but relying on the coffee house only in the winter may not be promising!

Lol...I had a guy walk by my house today ask me why I wash my car 3 times a week, its never dirty to begin with he said.

Little does he know. I get that. I'm not cleaning as often... but I do like a clean car!

Mike. · 04-28-2018, 08:43 PM

pretty new calipers

The Airman · 04-28-2018, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple88

Watched this video

and over $100 on supplies and 2hrs later I ended up here. Never thought I would get this obsessed with cleaning a car.

My sunroof, windshield, and back glass was severely water spotted. Must have been caught in some acid rain or something.

I tried glass cleaner, glass wax, auto wax and who knows what else. Nothing worked to remove the spots. Then she said "why don't you try vinegar, that's what I use." So I soaked the glass with the white vinegar and wiped with a paper towel, and it cleaned the glass right up.

I went the cheap way with my OCD.

BrettKA7 · 04-28-2018, 09:06 PM

Spent so much money on parts to replace my no-line suspension components that I want to puke!

Wish they were installed now. Should be 40-50% stiffer and 3/4-1" lower than it is now.

The Airman · 04-28-2018, 09:18 PM

Added the caliper spring clips with the logo today.

I can't believe how fast my rotors rusted after I washed it. They were rusting right before my very eyes !!

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badbread · 04-28-2018, 09:38 PM

Replaced my engine belt tensioner and made another DIY.

Suggest taking a look at your own, seems like a few people have noticed their own going.

Triple88 · 04-28-2018, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by The Airman

My sunroof, windshield, and back glass was severely water spotted. Must have been caught in some acid rain or something.

I tried glass cleaner, glass wax, auto wax and who knows what else. Nothing worked to remove the spots. Then she said "why don't you try vinegar, that's what I use." So I soaked the glass with the white vinegar and wiped with a paper towel, and it cleaned the glass right up.

I went the cheap way with my OCD.

My neighbor told me to use vinegar but it was too late so i just dove in, after I run out of this stuff ill switch to that method

Vulpe · 04-29-2018, 12:16 AM

Bye bye uggo clear reflector, this one fits way better as well.

BrettKA7 · 04-29-2018, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by The Airman

Added the caliper spring clips with the logo today.

I can't believe how fast my rotors rusted after I washed it. They were rusting right before my very eyes !!

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Did you have to remove the outer pads to install these?

Mountain_Commando · 04-29-2018, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by The Airman

Added the caliper spring clips with the logo today.

I can't believe how fast my rotors rusted after I washed it. They were rusting right before my very eyes !!

What is the purpose of this spring?

Skyhigh · 04-29-2018, 04:45 AM

It acts like a canvas for a BMW logo

rogersmj · 04-29-2018, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BrettKA7

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Airman

Added the caliper spring clips with the logo today.

I can't believe how fast my rotors rusted after I washed it. They were rusting right before my very eyes !!

Attachment 1814834

Did you have to remove the outer pads to install these?

No you don't...I popped those on and off pretty easily when I painted my calipers last week. Just need a little leverage with a flat head screwdriver.

gnolivos · 04-29-2018, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ooshnoo

I reluctantly had to let my wife drive it as her car was in the shop. My knees were slammed together the whole day...

This is how Uber was invented

terryd5150 · 04-29-2018, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Vulpe

Bye bye uggo clear reflector, this one fits way better as well.

What's the source for the ones you installed?

John in VA · 04-29-2018, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mountain_Commando

What is the purpose of this spring?

Anti-rattle clip for the brake pad.

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