What did you do to your F3X today?

B58 _gran_coupe_ · 03-07-2024, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Prak903

Damn you going all out with the GC track build! That's a dream for me but it's my daily driver haha. Been awesome to see the progress you've had from pre turbo to now.

Thanks mine started off as a sensible daily driver but then I changed jobs and got promoted and they gave me a mazda cx5 and a gas card. Things quickly got out of hand with the bmw from that point lol

WagonHo · 03-08-2024, 07:36 AM

The groundhog said no more winter tires, right? So much better on the 19's and summer rubber. Today, road trip to Philly and back. Next week, lip and side splitters?

Silence* · 03-08-2024, 10:35 AM

Joined the "I smashed my front lip" club after a huge snowstorm last week...

djacinto · 03-08-2024, 02:46 PM

Tried to install the burger motorsports oil catch can today. For the life of me I could not find an orientation that would fit the bendy pipe. It kept popping upwards due to the shape it had been in.

Not sure if it’s me or just the piping they send but not happy with it and will try to return it. Obviously I cut up the pipe but come on it’s brand new lol

If not, then expect it for sale soon

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AnimatedDriver · 03-09-2024, 11:23 AM

Had an ongoing coolant leak that I finally got to the bottom of.

I replaced the mechanical water pump, engine coolant connecting branch, and the Oil Filter Housing in 2 separate jobs. After reviewing the existing OFH at 89k mi, I daresay it looked fine, but I'm no expert so I'm happy to have had it replaced for the trouble anyways. The connecting branch seemed to be the culprit in this instance as I imagine leaks don't go up and then down.

B58 _gran_coupe_ · 03-09-2024, 04:26 PM

I installed a uniden r3 and the mirror tap whip.

Super cool and neat.

Great peace of mind

im_an_alien · 03-09-2024, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by B58 _gran_coupe_

I installed a uniden r3 and the mirror tap whip.

Super cool and neat.

Great peace of mind

I have the R3, you won't be disappointed. All you need now is a visor clip, keeps it out of sight without compromising function..

B58 _gran_coupe_ · 03-09-2024, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by im_an_alien

I have the R3, you won't be disappointed. All you need now is a visor clip, keeps it out of sight without compromising function..

Yeah I just chucked it up there late last night when amazon dropped it off.

Not a permanent location. Any link for the visit clip?

I've seen the mirror mounts but they are a bit pricey

im_an_alien · 03-09-2024, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by B58 _gran_coupe_

Yeah I just chucked it up there late last night when amazon dropped it off.

Not a permanent location. Any link for the visit clip?

I've seen the mirror mounts but they are a bit pricey

When I did my install I couldn't find any uniden visor mounts so I got this radenso clip which will fit the uniden with a little dremmeling..

https://radenso.com/products/radenso-xp-visor-mount

B58 _gran_coupe_ · 03-10-2024, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by im_an_alien

When I did my install I couldn't find any uniden visor mounts so I got this radenso clip which will fit the uniden with a little dremmeling..

https://radenso.com/products/radenso-xp-visor-mount

Great thanks!

krith · 03-11-2024, 10:22 AM

I played with string.

eff32fl · 03-11-2024, 02:03 PM

Got a low coolant warning on my way to work this morning. Had to replace my coolant reservoir cap as it was bad. The plastic lip that holds the o-ring on basically disintegrated. Went to the dealer to have them do a pressure test just to be safe and no other leaks were found. B58 problems! Fun stuff!

paulnur · 03-11-2024, 11:00 PM

MMR intake + TU fuel pump upgrade this evening,

Jvac · 03-12-2024, 01:20 PM

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.

RuskiE39 · 03-13-2024, 08:06 PM

Started to daily it and I am thoroughly enjoying it.

B58 _gran_coupe_ · 03-14-2024, 09:07 PM

Finished my monoball control arm install. The passenger side was a real pain in the ass with that loom and cooler.

I'd say I feel the benefit. Turn in is not sharper but it's more precise, less vague and the feel through the wheel has improved a fair amount too.

This is the VAC monoball upper control arms.

I have a strut brace to go on tomorrow. We will see if that makes any difference in the handling

paulnur · 03-14-2024, 11:08 PM

Assembled my front and rear new m sport bumpers,

Looks like it didn’t come with headlight washer caps and rear tow eye cover so I ordered those today,

In the meantime I need to decide to paint or wrap the whole car,

What do you think?

eff32fl · 03-14-2024, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by paulnur

Assembled my front and rear new m sport bumpers,

Looks like it didn’t come with headlight washer caps and rear tow eye cover so I ordered those today,

In the meantime I need to decide to paint or wrap the whole car,

What do you think?

I'd say paint the bumpers to match the rest of the car. You can always wrap it later if you want to change colors.

440i6MT · 03-14-2024, 11:58 PM

Does anyone here have a set of CF side skirts on their f32?
Is the mod worth it in your opinion?

eff32fl · 03-15-2024, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 440i6MT

Does anyone here have a set of CF side skirts on their f32?
Is the mod worth it in your opinion?

I have a set that was on my 430i but I haven't put them on my 440i yet. If you have aftermarket wheels and suspension and a carbon lip and diffuser I'd say it's worth it otherwise it doesn't look right.

keithyo88 · 03-15-2024, 12:37 AM

[QUOTE=paulnur;30987257]Assembled my front and rear new m sport bumpers,

Looks like it didn’t come with headlight washer caps and rear tow eye cover so I ordered those today,

In the meantime I need to decide to paint or wrap the whole car,

What do you think?

Those look good. I am not original owner of 340i but did paint correction with Dr. Colorchip and got front and pieces under doors wrapped, glad I did. Paint is not a BMW strong point and chipped paint drives some of us Crazy.
You might consider protective mesh on inside of lower part of front bumper, as well as rock chip screen for radiator if you don’t already have.

440i6MT · 03-15-2024, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by eff32fl

I have a set that was on my 430i but I haven't put them on my 440i yet. If you have aftermarket wheels and suspension and a carbon lip and diffuser I'd say it's worth it otherwise it doesn't look right.

Appreciate it.
All of what you said is what has kept me from proceeding. If I were dedicated to continued ownership, these would have been my next modifications.
We shall see

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03-08-2024, 10:35 AM	#14501
Silence* Eh? 272 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2015 435ix Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Alberta, Canada iTrader: (0)	Joined the "I smashed my front lip" club after a huge snowstorm last week... Attached Images
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03-08-2024, 02:46 PM	#14502
djacinto Captain 427 Rep 974 Posts Drives: G12 750Li Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW 750Li [0.00] 2014 BMW 428i xdrive [0.00] 2013 128i [0.00]	Tried to install the burger motorsports oil catch can today. For the life of me I could not find an orientation that would fit the bendy pipe. It kept popping upwards due to the shape it had been in. Not sure if it’s me or just the piping they send but not happy with it and will try to return it. Obviously I cut up the pipe but come on it’s brand new lol If not, then expect it for sale soon View post on imgur.com __________________ -2017 G12 750Li "Giulia" -2014 F32 428i Xdrive "Bella" -2013 E82 128i "Austin" -2000 E38 750iL "Stella"
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03-09-2024, 11:23 AM	#14503
AnimatedDriver Driver 28 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW 330i Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Southeast USA iTrader: (0)	Had an ongoing coolant leak that I finally got to the bottom of. I replaced the mechanical water pump, engine coolant connecting branch, and the Oil Filter Housing in 2 separate jobs. After reviewing the existing OFH at 89k mi, I daresay it looked fine, but I'm no expert so I'm happy to have had it replaced for the trouble anyways. The connecting branch seemed to be the culprit in this instance as I imagine leaks don't go up and then down. Attached Images Last edited by AnimatedDriver; 03-09-2024 at 11:41 AM..
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03-09-2024, 04:26 PM	#14504
B58 _gran_coupe_ Lieutenant 651 Rep 567 Posts Drives: F36 440i Odin Tuned DAW turbo Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: South West Florida iTrader: (0)	I installed a uniden r3 and the mirror tap whip. Super cool and neat. Great peace of mind Attached Images
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03-11-2024, 10:22 AM	#14509
krith Old Member 137 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 435i F36, M-Sport 2015 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	At Home alignment just to get to the Shop I played with string. Attached Images __________________ Car Stuff
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03-11-2024, 02:03 PM	#14510
eff32fl Lieutenant Colonel 1219 Rep 1,962 Posts Drives: 2019 440i M Sport THP MPPSK Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Got a low coolant warning on my way to work this morning. Had to replace my coolant reservoir cap as it was bad. The plastic lip that holds the o-ring on basically disintegrated. Went to the dealer to have them do a pressure test just to be safe and no other leaks were found. B58 problems! Fun stuff! Attached Images Last edited by eff32fl; 03-11-2024 at 05:19 PM..
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03-11-2024, 11:00 PM	#14511
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03-12-2024, 01:20 PM	#14512
Jvac Captain 445 Rep 799 Posts Drives: 2015 335i rwd Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Usa iTrader: (1)	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. Attached Images __________________ 335i rwd auto, 2015 with m performance LSD and Dinan stage 2. Cts charge pipe, mad 5" stepped intercooler.
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03-13-2024, 08:06 PM	#14513
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03-14-2024, 09:07 PM	#14514
B58 _gran_coupe_ Lieutenant 651 Rep 567 Posts Drives: F36 440i Odin Tuned DAW turbo Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: South West Florida iTrader: (0)	Finished my monoball control arm install. The passenger side was a real pain in the ass with that loom and cooler. I'd say I feel the benefit. Turn in is not sharper but it's more precise, less vague and the feel through the wheel has improved a fair amount too. This is the VAC monoball upper control arms. I have a strut brace to go on tomorrow. We will see if that makes any difference in the handling Attached Images
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03-14-2024, 11:08 PM	#14515
paulnur Private 26 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2018 440i & 2018 S560 Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Boynton Beach iTrader: (0)	Assembled my front and rear new m sport bumpers, Looks like it didn’t come with headlight washer caps and rear tow eye cover so I ordered those today, In the meantime I need to decide to paint or wrap the whole car, What do you think?
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03-14-2024, 11:58 PM	#14517
440i6MT Brother 812 Rep 656 Posts Drives: 2017 440i, soon E60 M5 Manual Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	Does anyone here have a set of CF side skirts on their f32? Is the mod worth it in your opinion?
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03-15-2024, 12:37 AM	#14519
keithyo88 Second Lieutenant 160 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 340i msport rwd Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: san jose, ca iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=paulnur;30987257]Assembled my front and rear new m sport bumpers, Looks like it didn’t come with headlight washer caps and rear tow eye cover so I ordered those today, In the meantime I need to decide to paint or wrap the whole car, What do you think? Those look good. I am not original owner of 340i but did paint correction with Dr. Colorchip and got front and pieces under doors wrapped, glad I did. Paint is not a BMW strong point and chipped paint drives some of us Crazy. You might consider protective mesh on inside of lower part of front bumper, as well as rock chip screen for radiator if you don’t already have.
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