[chrismuk]

I gave it a while but finally decided to code the start stop out of my GC on start up.
Also 5 flashes for lane changing from 3.

[im_an_alien]

Originally Posted by chrismuk

I gave it a while but finally decided to code the start stop out of my GC on start up.
Also 5 flashes for lane changing from 3.

You must have an old i-step, newer versions around 2020 made it impossible to code the 5 flash thing...

[Skyhigh]

Was just about to write the same )
Or ask about the magic trick that would enable this, considered impossible on newer iSteps.

[chrismuk]

Originally Posted by im_an_alien

You must have an old i-step, newer versions around 2020 made it impossible to code the 5 flash thing...

What is an I step?

Is it the software from bmw? Before i owned it it went to a main dealer for service every year. I only purchased it last year in October and its a 2016.

[eff32fl]

Originally Posted by chrismuk

What is an I step?

Is it the software from bmw? Before i owned it it went to a main dealer for service every year. I only purchased it last year in October and its a 2016.

Yeah the Istep is the car software version. BMW only updates the software when a hardware change requires it or if they're trying to fix an issue (and usually don't know what the cause is).

[Wazman999]

Today the F31 didn't get any love - but I did drive it to get some new cleaning supplies

The wife's Kuga is gleaming so tomorrow is my turn 🤣

[B58 _gran_coupe_]

Installed the strut brace. Not sure if a jdm trinket or if I will feel a difference.

Did not use new top hat bolts.. gingerly torqued to 30nm and nothing went wrong.

Really locks into place as you torque things down. Im sure it's functional but not sure if worth it on the street.

[drhome]

I've replaced the driver air vent duct with smashed metalclips 😂 so that the whole trim is not flying around every time I open the door

[jmanB45]

Originally Posted by B58 _gran_coupe_

Installed the strut brace. Not sure if a jdm trinket or if I will feel a difference.

Did not use new top hat bolts.. gingerly torqued to 30nm and nothing went wrong.

Really locks into place as you torque things down. Im sure it's functional but not sure if worth it on the street.

I had the same unit on mine last year. Felt no difference at all (normal street driving). Took it off and sold it.

[BWbimmer]

Originally Posted by krith

Thank you ^_^
During a DIY rod bearing replacement (the oil pan was the real issue) and many, many more DIY projects this February and now March, I hand-cleaned every bit of the chassis.

No wife no children? This is looking better than new

[BWbimmer]

Originally Posted by Jvac

Spark plugs, valve cover and gaskets, and windshield cowl. What a job! Here's to hoping I won't have to do that again for a good long time.

How many miles? Your engine looks really clean inside

[440i6MT]

Originally Posted by B58 _gran_coupe_

Installed the strut brace. Not sure if a jdm trinket or if I will feel a difference.

Did not use new top hat bolts.. gingerly torqued to 30nm and nothing went wrong.

Really locks into place as you torque things down. Im sure it's functional but not sure if worth it on the street.

I did a couple test runs with mine on and off. Same brand as you have.
I noticed a difference at high velocity.
Mine has been on for the last 2+ years.

[BWbimmer]

Agree, and pot holes

[Jvac]

Originally Posted by BWbimmer

How many miles? Your engine looks really clean inside

I'm just shy of 52k on a 2015. I had been smelling oil burnoff for a while now and finally got around to getting parts and doing the job. Many thanks to all the forum folks who shared tips and tricks and helped me get up the nerve lol. This was the most involved repair job I'd ever attempted but afterwards, it doesn't seem as daunting. It seems like the gaskets turned out to be the source of the leak but I replaced the cover as well given the age. I used the store brand cover from autohausAZ. Great price and great fit and so far, so good after a few days of driving

[rlesko]

Originally Posted by Jvac

I'm just shy of 52k on a 2015. I had been smelling oil burnoff for a while now and finally got around to getting parts and doing the job. Many thanks to all the forum folks who shared tips and tricks and helped me get up the nerve lol. This was the most involved repair job I'd ever attempted but afterwards, it doesn't seem as daunting. It seems like the gaskets turned out to be the source of the leak but I replaced the cover as well given the age. I used the store brand cover from autohausAZ. Great price and great fit and so far, so good after a few days of driving

I bought the autohausAZ valve cover as well and it’s been holding up. I forget when I changed it but it was a few months ago. I did have some issues with my order from autohausAZ, and they didn’t really resolve the issues in a satisfactory manner... but I can’t deny that their valve cover is infinitely better value than the Elring one, which seems to be the next most popular one.

Today I finally installed my eibach pro kit springs and KONI special active shocks. Didn’t get a chance to really test the shocks out but the stance is sooo much better. Wheel gap = deleted!

[SirBiggles]

Originally Posted by 440i6MT

I did a couple test runs with mine on and off. Same brand as you have.
I noticed a difference at high velocity.
Mine has been on for the last 2+ years.

I noticed a small difference turning into corners and mid-corner 'wobble'. Seems a tiny bit more stable with the strut. Every little helps, so mine is staying

[paulnur]

Prematurely removed pcv cap to inspect how bad it is, 440i is out of commission until new one comes in,

1. Why would they engineer such a weak failure point? 2. Why is the OEM so expensive?

[Jvac]

Originally Posted by paulnur

Prematurely removed pcv cap to inspect how bad it is, 440i is out of commission until new one comes in,

1. Why would they engineer such a weak failure point? 2. Why is the OEM so expensive?

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Revenue, revenue, revenue?
I'm sure they'd give some bs answer like we make everything we can out of plastic to save weight, but I'm sure they don't mind all the money it brings to the dealerships

[rlesko]

Originally Posted by paulnur

Prematurely removed pcv cap to inspect how bad it is, 440i is out of commission until new one comes in,

1. Why would they engineer such a weak failure point? 2. Why is the OEM so expensive?

It could be a LOT Worse...you could have an N55

[WagonHo]

Installed the front lip and side skirt extensions last night. This project's been on the list for a while but never seemed to climb up the ladder of priorities. That said, I think it finishes the front a little better than the standard M-Sport bumper does.

[paimon.soror]

are my eyes playing tricks on me or are those side skirts kinda wavy?

[toxik]

Originally Posted by paulnur

Prematurely removed pcv cap to inspect how bad it is, 440i is out of commission until new one comes in,

1. Why would they engineer such a weak failure point? 2. Why is the OEM so expensive?

my theory is that BMW had to contract a non planned production run of these parts from an OE manufacturer, usually that comes at a higher cost since it's not contracted and probably interferes with their production schedule at the OE factory.

I know before the warranty extension, and this kit existing, some dealers would need to replace the whole Valve cover which this was a part of. Kern's video also mention that an aftermarket bmw parts site reported selling 100s of aftermarket diaphragm kits to a BMW dealership in Florida. Which leads me to believe that BMW didn't have enough valve covers on hand and they especially couldn't special order just the PCV cap parts on their own, hence why they had to order a special production cycle of these replacement kits... making them way more expensive to produce than they otherwise would, if this was made a separate replaceable part from the beginning.