[wishbone]

Originally Posted by thatgarrett

I detailed it in a separate thread, but it’s pretty much the exact same process as replacing the door pulls that get sticky- you take the door panel out, take off the door pulls (4 of those plastic rivets) and then you take the same kind plastic rivets out that hold the armrest on (9 of those). BMW makes specific screws to reattach those pieces for repair, same ones used for door pull repairs, so I used 13 screw total to attach everything back together and replaced the door pull at the same time since it had to be taken off anyway. I forgot to take a picture of what it looked like with the screws in, but they hold it very tight, thread in perfectly (well, create threads in the plastic holes that are there but bottom out at the perfect depth). Very easy to pop the tops of those rivets off with a drill as is detailed elsewhere. Honestly, I think the armrest feels more solid after being screwed on, and I also think there is less creaking and rattling over bumps, so they hold it very well

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=32745959

Yup, makes sense. I've done the sticky handles 5/6 times now so am familiar .

[Shveps]

Guys, it's really interesting to read your comments. You motivate me to do something with my car as well. If only I had the money. The car costs C$1500 per month just for maintenance ($500 loan, $600 insurance (new driver), and $400 for gas). For now, I'm just trying to get the car in good technical shape. I've installed new Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 tires and bought a new OEM battery. My plans are to activate CarPlay, which the previous owner hadn't activated, and after paying off the loan soon, to switch the oil from 0W20 to 5W30, replace the spark plugs, and do a Stage 1 tune.
I ordered Nextzett Cockpit Premium – Interior Cleaner & Finish for myself; I still need to order something for the plastic and probably for the exterior.

[E36 wire harness]

New low pressure fuel pump. 86k MI. There's been some various codes, low pressure fuel pump, implausible this and that etc. And sitting at a light it will have a little hiccup at idle. It's done that for years, even on original engine, but it had been getting way more frequent. Seems fixed. It was a little tricky to get the thing to sit down in there right. There's a plastic hose that you have to deal with down in there, that thankfully I did not break. I did not get the seat belt buckles up through the seat yet, by far the worst part.

I bought the wrench tool to take the lock ring off from Burger motorsports. I accidentally put two in the cart and have an extra one. If anybody is looking at doing a fuel pump job I can ship it over for less than retail. It worked okay.

Also can't beat a fresh set of the NGK 94201's at 0.22. they only had 13,000 miles on them but were definitely good to change. It sounds so much more energetic.

[iroblesui]

Put some new shoes on

[toxik]

Originally Posted by iroblesui

Put some new shoes on

love your car

[Dagstar]

Originally Posted by iroblesui

Put some new shoes on

Excellent choice.

[iroblesui]

Originally Posted by toxik

love your car

Touchè

[sqwinny]

Don’t mind the engine bay being so dirty. Pollen season -_- but had to share because it worked the way I planned. Now to relocate the oil catch can and hello mini s20

The n20 and n55 f chassis share the same MAF sensor housing but the pin layout is different.

[Rsipad]

Drive it.

[toxik]

washed the car

[disintegrator66]

Originally Posted by disintegrator66

Finally got off my rear and started my Denali D7 driving light install. Lots of measuring and test fitting to find the right combination of clamp, bolt, bracket and spacer size & orientation. Need to order some M8 stainless hardware and move onto the wiring.

Finally finished this project. I had to abandon the single clamp as it didnt allow enough downward adjustment to align with the low beams. Now sporting two clamps and a cross bar bracket. Since I had the bumper off I decided to upgrade my DRLs to yellow. Not for everyone, but I like it! On/off and intensity controlled by the knob on the Kuda phone mount. Cheers!

[Dagstar]

Just replaced the wrap on the upper hatch piece I put a little hole in last year that was bugging me so it was time to add the F31 emblem I bought on ebay a while back. I think a New Jersey BMW club makes them. I was debating it, but I think it adds a unique touch. LCI tails are next when I've got free time.

[capt_slow]

Just 10 year-old BMW things: diagnose leaks and leaks.

[Cespinoza13]

Originally Posted by Dagstar

Just replaced the wrap on the upper hatch piece I put a little hole in last year that was bugging me so it was time to add the F31 emblem I bought on ebay a while back. I think a New Jersey BMW club makes them. I was debating it, but I think it adds a unique touch. LCI tails are next when I've got free time.

Killer color! I love those wheels, do you have a side shot of them on the car? Planning to buy some new ones this summer for my F31

[Dagstar]

Originally Posted by Cespinoza13

Killer color! I love those wheels, do you have a side shot of them on the car? Planning to buy some new ones this summer for my F31

Thanks! 3M 2080 Atomic Teal (my camera doesn't capture the green). Wheels are Apex VS-5RS 18x9 +30 in brushed aluminum.

[AndrewC1989]

Have always hated the cheap looking single exit exhaust for the 328d, but sadly no aftermarket options exist for this car that have dual tips. A 335/340 muffler swap is not feasible on the 328d unless you delete emissions equipment (not present on the euro 320d) which I cannot do in NoVA as we have strict emissions testing here. Long story short, I spent too much money importing an OEM 320d M performance part (18-30-2-296-889) and having a local shop custom fit it to my car. All that said, I'm pretty happy with the results given the limitation of options, and the car finally looks like it deserves its 328 nomenclature now.

Before:




The New Part:




After:


















The DEF tank that prevents twin/quad exhaust:

[Skyhigh]

Finally got rid of the Bridgestone Potenza RFT and went for the king of the road! DOT on fwd tires is 0826 … they smell and feel so good 😊

[Ed CT]

Originally Posted by Skyhigh

Finally got rid of the Bridgestone Potenza RFT and went for the king of the road! DOT on fwd tires is 0826 … they smell and feel so good 😊

Just got a set of those same Michelins last month. Great tires.

[mm4green]

Lots of good looking cars here. Can’t wait for some nice weather so I can detail mine.

[Cespinoza13]

Originally Posted by mm4green

Lots of good looking cars here. Can’t wait for some nice weather so I can detail mine.

Same here I have a set of M Sport floor mats I found for CHEAP on FB marketplace that I cannot wait to swap over from my all weather ones

[mm4green]

Originally Posted by Cespinoza13

Same here I have a set of M Sport floor mats I found for CHEAP on FB marketplace that I cannot wait to swap over from my all weather ones

That reminds me I need new front floor mats. The Velcro on mine came off. I repaired them, but it didn’t last. Still waiting for that nice weather.

[toxik]

took off my bimmertech power trunk today, stretching the trunk spring back on was a pain in the ass.

bimmertech’s support consisted of asking to check continuity and checking fuses, couldn’t give me any support beyond that. i honestly think this is what you get when you don’t develop the kit but rather resell it. i’m sure their support is only good for installation issues, not technical issues.

lasted me 3-4 years, wouldn’t recommend it to others given that it’s $700.

upon removal there were zero signs of water, wear, or damage, whatever went wrong was internal with their modules.

have to source a new trunk carpet now since mine has a hole cutout of it