Obert's 2013 328i Build Thread

obert · 04-04-2017, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by uncleruckus

Looking good so far!

Please update us once you have the comfort access installed.... def curious to hear what you think of the install process and functionality

Thanks and yeah I plan on installing this Friday night after I pick up some wheels from a local.

obert · 04-08-2017, 09:36 AM

I picked up a set of 18" 400M wheels and tires with tmps for $900. It changed the way the car looks to the way the car handles

obert · 04-08-2017, 09:43 AM

I installed the comfort access retro last night and wow it was a pain in the ass lol.
I knew it was going to be a lot harder than the install video. Everything was a lot harder to take apart, broke a few tabs, had to rewire the drivers door, and had to play with the dip switch setting. The only thing that went really easily was running the antenna through the vent in the trunk

It was a good learning experience and I am loving the CA.

328esq · 04-08-2017, 12:18 PM

Glad the CA is working. That is not a job I would have tackled...so props. Like the look with the new wheels.

When you put the wheels on was it just a matter of resetting the tpms from the head unit to get the system to recognize the new sensors?

obert · 04-08-2017, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 328esq

Glad the CA is working. That is not a job I would have tackled...so props. Like the look with the new wheels.

When you put the wheels on was it just a matter of resetting the tpms from the head unit to get the system to recognize the new sensors?

Thanks and yeah my hands hurt today from the CA install.

When I first started to drive a got a warning about the traction control being messed up and the tmps needing to be reset.

After a couple of blocks the warning when out about the traction control and yes it was a simple reset from the head unit to get the sensors working with my car. I was a little worried but everything worked out with the wheels.

uncleruckus · 04-10-2017, 12:42 PM

Mad props for doing the CA install on your own! Car is looking really good with the new wheels as well.

obert · 04-10-2017, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by uncleruckus

Mad props for doing the CA install on your own! Car is looking really good with the new wheels as well.

Thanks I am liking the look and the CA a lot!

Got to work today and noticed a screw in my new tire but it was not leaking.

I have to go back and turn off the chime for leaving your keys in the car with the CA. For some reason it will chime when I first get into the car.

I had all of the other chimes codded to off so having this new one is annoying.

Next will be some coils

obert · 04-29-2017, 11:04 PM

I bought front and rear black bumper reflectors from IND. I received the front ones today. OEM parts

obert · 04-29-2017, 11:05 PM

I have some black grills I will be installing at the same time.

obert · 11-24-2017, 09:57 PM

Bought 12mm spacers all the way around

obert · 05-08-2018, 11:28 PM

Damn finally some movement on my build. Doing a retro heated sport steering wheel with paddle shifters.

I have all the parts and getting my car coded this Thursday. I am thinking of doing a diy. It was very confusing trying to put everything together. Info was all ove the place.

Getting some new headlights as well. Will post pics ASAP.

obert · 05-10-2018, 10:56 PM

Finally got all my parts for this. I don’t think I will need the small wire harness and a couple of the single wires.

2012328i · 05-20-2018, 07:20 AM

Any up dates???

obert · 05-20-2018, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 2012328i

Any up dates???

My car has been at the dealer for the last week and a half. I hope to get it back this coming week.

I have to replace the headlights first because I sold them and then I need to find the time to do the steering wheel.

IK6SPEED · 05-20-2018, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by obert

My car has been at the dealer for the last week and a half. I hope to get it back this coming week.

I have to replace the headlights first because I sold them and then I need to find the time to do the steering wheel.

Why did you sell/replace headlights after the work you did on it in 2017?

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Originally Posted by obert

Full interior led upgrade

I *thought* 2013 already had LEDs. What date was your 2013 built and which bulbs were NOT led?

obert · 05-20-2018, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

Why did you sell/replace headlights after the work you did on it in 2017?

Went with something that looks more OEM.

I *thought* 2013 already had LEDs. What date was your 2013 built and which bulbs were NOT led?

Lol yeah returned these.

IK6SPEED · 05-20-2018, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by obert

Lol yeah returned these.

What about LED question

obert · 05-20-2018, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

What about LED question

Mine was full led. For some reason I didn’t think it was so I bought the kit and returned it.

obert · 05-28-2018, 01:08 AM

Depo headlights installed. Digital cut weather tech front floor mats installed. Tomorrow I will install my new extendable arm rest.

Pics coming soon.

7iM3less · 05-28-2018, 07:14 PM

Looks great man you've sure done a lot of work on your ride.

Any interest in going to an M Sport body kit?

obert · 05-28-2018, 07:16 PM

New arm rest

I need to get the plastic part that cover the back when it’s extended

obert · 05-28-2018, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by KC328_F30

Looks great man you've sure done a lot of work on your ride.

Any interest in going to an M Sport body kit?

Absolutely

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