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Since this is the "what did you do" thread I guess I'll mention the car is being realigned after lowering it and is also having the ofhg replaced as we speak.
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04-12-2021, 02:15 PM | #10078 |
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New front splitter and side pieces fitted!
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04-12-2021, 02:44 PM | #10079 |
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I drove mine for the first time today. I have a few questions, however not allowed to post. What do I need to do in order to be able to create a new post?
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04-12-2021, 03:06 PM | #10080 |
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I installed my Akebono front brake pads (so so easy with 4 piston calipers).
Installed the front right lower panel (the previous owner broke it) Installed front control arms and thrust arms (with HD bushings)
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Nice work, wasn't too tough to install the control and thrust arms, right? Do you notice a difference with the new bushings?
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04-12-2021, 03:41 PM | #10083 | |
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So compared to that, it was very easy. The arms came out without any issues, it was the easiest arm replacement that I have done in any BMWs I worked on. It took a bit longer because my car is a Xdrive, so I had to move the 1/2 shaft aside to take the control arm out. It was fairly easy, just a pain for the final torque because I didn't have much room to move the torque wrench. The previous bushings leaked out and were cracked, I could feel the front end not being happy under breaking and cornering. The car feels stiffer and more planted now. Very happy that I replaced the arms. (cheap at $300 for all 4)
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I did an easy mod for most of people in this forum, however I was not in my comfort zone removing the front trim, dealing with electrical cables. Really afraid to damage the car.
This Saturday I finally installed the radio trim LED, and the Andream MMI on my wife's 2014 320xi. I struggled to remove the radio and AC control from the basic trim, but it worked fine with patience, although I'm not a fan of the trim piano black color, I liked the orange light. Then I jumped to the MMI, and the installation went smooth "thanks to this forum" and all the information on the web, as how to wire, how to position cables and tricks. The MMI manufacturer doesn't provide any instruction relying on other people videos and instructions. I'm very happy and regret not doing this before. Being able to access Carplay with benefit of GPS, and good control of your music library is very functional and in fact improves a lot for someone coming from a very limited Idrive in this car. Outstanding results even in my case keeping the 6.5" display. |
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04-12-2021, 09:24 PM | #10085 |
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Good/bad things today...
The good, installed a Megan Racing strut brace today. Makes a nice improvement in steering feel. The bad, I’m not entirely sure what happened. I was slowly navigating a very badly rutted out section of asphalt this past weekend, apparently I misjudged the ground clearance and bottomed out. Only the soft cover was damaged, the metal shielding underneath had some scratches but no real damage. I never used to worry much about these underbody coverings, but not on this car... Fabricated a patch for it. I should have left it alone instead of trying to blend it in since that made it more obvious, but oh well. Maybe it’ll fade in. These are the things I do instead of laundry that’s a week behind. Whatever, worth it.
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Got my car a new buddy lol. Was planning on using the bimmer in winters since I sold my Audi. We had a flash snowfall, and I live in a rural area, the mountains of snow, sand and slush made me chicken out of my plan so quick lol.
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04-15-2021, 09:28 AM | #10091 | ||
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After switching to my summer wheels recently I noticed the car feeling a bit unbalanced, my winter wheels are OEM with OEM spec tires but I was running spacers on them and had raised the height in the front equally on both sides by about 5mm, it felt fine after that but noticed the change once I switched back to summer wheels without spacers. Getting an alignment done today. |
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Thanks for the heads up.
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I truly holds the road in a way that the stock sport suspension didn't though. My mind loves it. My lower back may not. I drove a 540i loaner this week, and it was comfiest, smoothest ride. Boring as shit though
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I unplugged it and drove it to work where I plugged it back in. I did not use Eco-Pro and it still got 45mpg over 65 mile commute. I am loving this car! 3rd day of ownership.
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04-16-2021, 07:00 AM | #10097 |
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Garmin mini dashcam installed.
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