[tboooe]

Originally Posted by TMD29

I have added the current MPH in the kombi. It is very useful to see the actual digital speed. Changing the idrive start up logos are fun too. It's nice to change things up after awhile.

Stupid question...why would you want the digital speed on the Kombi when the speedo is right above it? I know I am missing something.

[ryanSTL]

Originally Posted by tboooe

I removed the OEM grille without any tools other than my fingers. I went in through the front, between the grille slates.

nice job on the grill install. i cringe when i hear about people loosening their entire bumper and forcing their hands / forearms behind it. i'm even bummed when people are breaking their OEM grill.

I installed mine just like you did.

how is your wheel search coming along? I'm pulling the trigger on wheels in March once the midwestern weather improves.

[TMD29]

Originally Posted by tboooe

Stupid question...why would you want the digital speed on the Kombi when the speedo is right above it? I know I am missing something.

Sometimes a digital read of the speed is easier to read than the dial when entering speed trap areas. It's also nice to just have the extra feature.

[tboooe]

Originally Posted by ryanSTL

nice job on the grill install. i cringe when i hear about people loosening their entire bumper and forcing their hands / forearms behind it. i'm even bummed when people are breaking their OEM grill.

I installed mine just like you did.

how is your wheel search coming along? I'm pulling the trigger on wheels in March once the midwestern weather improves.

I'm still looking. Since I want to stay with 19" my options are limited compared to 20". The more I think about it the more I want to stay with oem wheels. I just think BMWs look best with oem. That being said I think am about to pull the trigger on since 403 19" wheels.

[toro]

Originally Posted by tboooe

I am used to coding from my Audi days but coding the BMW is definitely a little more difficult but thanks to the this great forum and some very helpful folks I was able learn how to code pretty quickly.

Here is the first coding mod I did:
Turning off the front turn signals at night.

Before with turn signals on with headlights:


After with turn signals off:

You seem to have the same opinion as me regarding any and all amber on the car. One thing I also I did after my reflector delete, and coded my amber running lamps off, was change the lamp itself. BMW offers a silver shelled lamp do get rid of any orange reflection, it makes a drastic difference for little dollar. This photo is in daylight and is as much orange as it gets.

[tboooe]

Originally Posted by toro

You seem to have the same opinion as me regarding any and all amber on the car. One thing I also I did after my reflector delete, and coded my amber running lamps off, was change the lamp itself. BMW offers a silver shelled lamp do get rid of any orange reflection, it makes a drastic difference for little dollar. This photo is in daylight and is as much orange as it gets.

Thank you. I was planning on replacing the turn signals with led. Can you please let me know where I can buy the silver bulb you are referring to?

[ocauto]

Originally Posted by tboooe

Thank you. I was planning on replacing the turn signals with led. Can you please let me know where I can buy the silver bulb you are referring to?

Here is the part number I found...

63217160897

They cost about $11 from the dealer

[tboooe]

Originally Posted by ocauto

Here is the part number I found...

63217160897

They cost about $11 from the dealer

Thank you! I will try these out and compare them to the LEDs I plan to get. Cant beat that price though!

What color does this emit?

[exclusivo]

Originally Posted by tboooe

Those fog lights are sick, anyone knows who makes them?

[tboooe]

Originally Posted by exclusivo

Those fog lights are sick, anyone knows who makes them?

Looks to me like a simple LED light bar that you can get anywhere. I just did a google search and a ton popped up.

[exclusivo]

sweet, Ill look into it.

[ocauto]

Originally Posted by tboooe

Thank you! I will try these out and compare them to the LEDs I plan to get. Cant beat that price though!

What color does this emit?

Im not too sure, I need to order mine as well

[ocauto]

Update on this part number...

BMW says that it is a discontinued part. Get them from online outlets while they last!

[tboooe]

UPDATE: 12 Jan 2015 - Door handle cup film

Nothing too exciting for most but for me its a big deal. I absolutely cannot stand scratches in the door handle cups, especially on a white car as these scratches usually turn black. I have found that Lamin-X film or something similar helps prevents these scratches tremendously. Install took about 15 minutes for 4 doors and you can hardly see it. Next up headlights which will be much more difficult.

[tboooe]

Planned...

[Stubok]

Originally Posted by tboooe

UPDATE 02 Jan 2015 - Replica pedals

This is my second set of replica M Sport pedals I purchased from Ebay. The first set was a total disaster. The screws on the brake pedal were in different places than the OEM pedal but far worse was that the finish did match at all. The OEM dead pedal has a fairly obvious grain structure and has a satin like finish to it. This set is much closer to the OEM finish. The finish is bit shinier and the grain structure is not as obvious but overall I am happy, especially considering I spent 1/3 the price. From pics I have seen of the OEM pedals they too are a bit shinier than the dead pedal as well. I am sure one of these days my OCD will get the better of me and I will end up getting the OEM pedals but for now these will do.

Install was easy, taking about 2 mins. The gas pedal included some double sided 3M tape while the brake pedal is held in place securely by the form fitting rubber lip.

The parts came packaged nicely:


Instead of a flat piece of metal on top of rubber like the first set I purchased these have rounded edges:




And the install:

Tboooe, these are great, can you PM me the seller's details. Cheers

[geoff7877]

Originally Posted by tboooe

Planned...

Are those the 442Ms?

[tboooe]

Originally Posted by Stubok

Tboooe, these are great, can you PM me the seller's details. Cheers

PM sent!

Originally Posted by geoff7877

Are those the 442Ms?

Why yes they are the 442Ms! I will be mounting them today once my spacers from Burger Motorsports arrives.

[aaron90275]

Where did you get the door handle cup film from?

[tboooe]

Originally Posted by aaron90275

Where did you get the door handle cup film from?

Lamin-X

[lbovill]

Originally Posted by Stubok

Tboooe, these are great, can you PM me the seller's details. Cheers

Would be so kind as to also PM this information.

[ManofSteele]

Car looks great!