11-13-2020, 02:52 PM | #67 |
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That's stunning, my "issue" (totally subjective I know!) with orange/red coloured cars is that the tail lights blend into the back, but not quite enough - M performance black line tail lights would be lovely on your car.
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11-18-2020, 02:32 AM | #68 | |
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Anyways, in preparation for my LCI tail light swap, I decided to pickup the EU light switch with front and rear fog switches enabled and code it. Sure, I could've filled down the button to activate the switch. But, I wouldn't have had the backlit button which would've bugged me to no end.. Especially if the switch is active. Being as though I'm not using the front fog lights yet, I removed the blanking button from the factory switch to stop the button from moving. Coding I used was: FEM => 3060 => NSL_VERBAUT => VERBAUTBeing as though the pre-LCI rear fogs have Halogen bulbs, I left the following codes in their default setting.default was nicht_verbautFEM => 3064 => LCE_BEL_LIN_VAR => BEL_FLC_NSW_NSL REM => 3063 => MAPPING_NEBELSCHLUSSL_L_FIXED_PWM => PWM Last edited by zibbit; 11-18-2020 at 02:58 AM.. |
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11-30-2020, 07:17 PM | #69 |
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Another day, another mod.
Today's activity, mounting a set of Amazon M-Perf style pedal covers to match the factory dead pedal. For safety sake, instead of just using the slip on method to attach the covers; I chose to attach them like the OEM pedal set instructions recommend by actually drilling and bolting them into position. The covers came with nuts cast into the rubber, so I had to remove those before mounting. Then I went downtown to source six stainless M4x0.7x15 flat head machine screws and some nylon insert nuts. For the brake pedal, I drilled all 3 holes using a #19 (4.22mm) drill bit so I had the proper sized clearance hole for M4 hardware. Then, slid the machine screw through, and attached using the nylon insert nuts. For the throttle pedal, I drilled all 3 holes using a #30 (3.26mm) drill bit so I could tap the holes with a M4 thread. Reason I did this is because there's no real clearance available behind the pedal hinge, so using a nut was out of the cards. Overall I think it turned out ok; especially for the price they were compared to BMW's part. At the end of the day, they are only pedal covers after all. |
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12-03-2020, 02:53 PM | #72 |
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Quite the story of mods you got there. Car looks awesome.
Perhaps I'll see you cruising around Vancouver someday...I'll look out for your plates. Thank for your service. |
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12-04-2020, 12:27 AM | #73 |
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If you make it over to the island, look me up. You're welcome, it realize now it was probably the best time of my life.
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12-04-2020, 03:17 PM | #74 |
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Friday, time for documenting another mod. This time it's the illuminated LCI HVAC trim panel (64119358940) update.
I built a harness using aftermarket TE Connectivity MQS connectors and pins. Parts list I used:
The harness was built to look similar to this: Something to note, I de-pinned the supplied connector that comes on the illuminated panel, and replaced it with an extra 1-1718346-1 housing I had. Simple operation because both connectors use the same pins. Also, because I HATE shinny Piano black, I scuffed the panel with some wet 1500 grit paper, then re-sprayed the bare panel with a couple coats of Mr. Super Smooth Clear ( B530 Matt ) UV stable lacquer hobby paint. I think it turned out really well. It's very hard to tell the difference between the sheen or color of the factory pre-LCI and the replacement LCI panel. Last edited by zibbit; 03-31-2021 at 04:51 PM.. |
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12-10-2020, 03:09 PM | #75 |
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very clean work on this. the shiny black trim is the main reason i haven't gone for the lighting upgrade. looks great!
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12-11-2020, 02:36 AM | #76 | |
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Anyways, this is the real reason why I’m posting today. To share how I completed my LCI tail light swap, what parts I used, and what coding I programmed into the car to work error free. All parts are OEM, and being as though I used the BMW LCI retrofit harness meant I didn’t have to splice anything. This means the mod is 100% reversible if I choose to remove it at a later date. Parts I used: Left Outter light (p/n 63217369115)Instructions I used: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...5&postcount=50 Coding: This is what took the most time to research. I’m not a fan of blindly coding my car to a posted online list because sometimes, the person creating that list has a different spec car than mine, or they wanted extra things coded.. Whereas I wanted to code the car exactly how BMW did. So off to the dealer I went to sit in a recently traded in 2018 F30 and spend a couple hours going through codes to cross-reference online lists. Then I had to cross-reference how my car was coded to expedite the actual coding session to mitigate errors. Coding wizards might notice that not every Warm or Cold check was needing to be turned off. Plus, despite every post, I never made any changes to the RFS (back-up light) because it wasn't changed to LED. Lastly, the headlights were turned on while I was taking the photos; so, no I didn't enable rear daytime running lights. REM =>3061 =>SL_2_L_IS_LED => aktiv (default = nicht_aktiv) REM =>3062 =>MAPPING_BREMSL_L_FIXED_PWM => fixed (default = pwm) REM =>3063 =>MAPPING_NEBELSCHLUSSL_L_FIXED_PWM => fixed (default = pwm) Last edited by zibbit; 12-11-2020 at 03:40 AM.. |
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12-11-2020, 05:48 AM | #77 |
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Funny how different we are. I defenetly think the shiny black trim looks better and is one of the reasons i did it. But then i also have the gloss black doortrims and other bits wich makes it fit in better.
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Also, awesome shots. What camera do you use? |
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12-11-2020, 01:12 PM | #79 | |
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Haha thanks. I've got a few Nikons and lenses for different shooting situations whether I need high speed, low light, long range, dry/wet weather, etc. That being said, these shots were taken with a D750 and a Nikkor 85 1.8G. |
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12-16-2020, 11:17 AM | #81 |
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what a quality build with great parts! Very tastefully done! How has the dinan springs held up on the stock suspension?
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I am kinda contemplating about doing street oriented coilovers (Ohlins or Bilstein EDC) though.. just because I think ride height adjustability would be nice to have. But, I don't want to sacrifice ride quality due to the upgrade. |
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Because I hate when there's no closure to threads, here's my final goodbye to Creamsicle.
You were a great car, and you never let me down. I thoroughly enjoyed owning you for the past 5 years; but, it's time to move on.. So everyone meet Johnny. He's my newest little blue rocket ship. Let's see what kind of trouble I can get into with you. |
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03-31-2021, 02:30 PM | #86 |
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end of a spectacular build! Congrats on the new ride though!
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