What did you do to your F3X today?

im_an_alien · 06-22-2021, 12:45 PM

In the middle of putting sound deadener on the rear speaker deck, doors and trunk...

mia_chem · 06-22-2021, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by OneLastBMW

A few weeks ago but finally got around to installing springs and getting my f33 xDrive down to a less "monster truck" height.

What springs? Looks good

Localmotion · 06-22-2021, 05:43 PM

Installed BMS 12 & 15mm spacers. What a difference this makes. Love it personally. Now if my springs ever ship :/

aardate · 06-22-2021, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Localmotion

Installed BMS 12 & 15mm spacers. What a difference this makes. Love it personally. Now if my springs ever ship :/

It looks nice!
have you noticed any vibration in the steering wheel with the spacers?

Localmotion · 06-22-2021, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by aardate

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Originally Posted by Localmotion

Installed BMS 12 & 15mm spacers. What a difference this makes. Love it personally. Now if my springs ever ship :/

It looks nice!
have you noticed any vibration in the steering wheel with the spacers?

Thanks!
None so far. They are made to fit directly snug around the hub so that the wheel fits like it does if there was no spacer. Could be placebo but the ride feels "better"

5mall5nail5 · 06-23-2021, 03:52 PM

Not my F30, but I did the valve cover gasket TWICE on my wifes E84 X1 with N20 engine. First time I did the gasket because I grew up around BMWs that had valve covers that would last the duration of the car. Turns out, the N20 valve cover forms micro cracks and was probably the issue all along. So, first I did the gasket (and all ancillary gaskets), and then I did it again after picking up the valve cover and HPFP pipe from the dealer... along with new screws for HPFP and a new oil cap. Just didn't want to have to go in here again!

All swapped - no leaks so far!

It wasn't until I really looked close that I saw the cracks in the original cover, grrrr:

We leave for vacation on Saturday, so here's hoping it holds!

Pussiwillow · 06-23-2021, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 5mall5nail5

Not my F30, but I did the valve cover gasket TWICE on my wifes E84 X1 with N20 engine. First time I did the gasket because I grew up around BMWs that had valve covers that would last the duration of the car. Turns out, the N20 valve cover forms micro cracks and was probably the issue all along. So, first I did the gasket (and all ancillary gaskets), and then I did it again after picking up the valve cover and HPFP pipe from the dealer... along with new screws for HPFP and a new oil cap. Just didn't want to have to go in here again!

All swapped - no leaks so far!

It wasn't until I really looked close that I saw the cracks in the original cover, grrrr:

We leave for vacation on Saturday, so here's hoping it holds!

Oh how I miss my old m52 powered car haha, the days where your cooling system would implode and explode at the same time. I say full send on the cover, should hold you over that trip, I don't see much more than a little sweating from those cracks, I'm no expert just an idiot on the internet haha

5mall5nail5 · 06-24-2021, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Pussiwillow

Oh how I miss my old m52 powered car haha, the days where your cooling system would implode and explode at the same time. I say full send on the cover, should hold you over that trip, I don't see much more than a little sweating from those cracks, I'm no expert just an idiot on the internet haha

Oh I already swapped the cover and new oil cap. The cracks would expand once the car was warm and would let off a mild smoke once the oil hit the turbo and the venting of the cover through the cover smelled too. All good now. I took about 5 hrs the first time reading torque specs and all, but second time was 3 hrs.

Pussiwillow · 06-24-2021, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 5mall5nail5

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Originally Posted by Pussiwillow

Oh how I miss my old m52 powered car haha, the days where your cooling system would implode and explode at the same time. I say full send on the cover, should hold you over that trip, I don't see much more than a little sweating from those cracks, I'm no expert just an idiot on the internet haha

Oh I already swapped the cover and new oil cap. The cracks would expand once the car was warm and would let off a mild smoke once the oil hit the turbo and the venting of the cover through the cover smelled too. All good now. I took about 5 hrs the first time reading torque specs and all, but second time was 3 hrs.

Ahh gotcha I guess I misread, sounds like you got it then!

visionaut · 06-24-2021, 05:59 PM

Swapped in a new cabin microfilter- pretty simple even though it’s tucked way back under the glovebox.

Is there a CBS reset required to track this? I recall it’s changed every two years when bringing my car in for service, but forgot what CBS it’s tied to if not separate.

TIA,
Tom

SlickShift · 06-24-2021, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by visionaut

Swapped in a new cabin microfilter- pretty simple even though it’s tucked way back under the glovebox.

Is there a CBS reset required to track this? I recall it’s changed every two years when bringing my car in for service, but forgot what CBS it’s tied to if not separate.

TIA,
Tom

Yeah, there isn't anything to reset for it. The dealer would just change it every other oil change. The only tracking is within their dealership system; nothing in the car.

haagm58 · 06-24-2021, 07:19 PM

Installed a new tow hook license plate mount (Platypus), much stronger and more stable than the cheap one I had.

Replaced the first bank O2 sensor due to a P0221 code.

Replaced the windshield due to a 2' crack that formed this week from a small rock chip that happened 3 years ago.

japanwings · 06-25-2021, 05:52 AM

Replaced replica front bumper with Rieger lip to OEM one and placed a Maxton frontlip.
Now all Maxton front, rear and side spoilers.

cramsnik · 06-25-2021, 10:55 AM

Put a set of 704's on ...

7iM3less · 06-25-2021, 11:04 AM

Quick cruise before the rain.

OneLastBMW · 06-25-2021, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mia_chem

What springs? Looks good

H&R has a set specific to the F33 xDrive, part number 28802-4. It dropped the car 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inch at all 4 corners.

Pauloxxi · 06-25-2021, 10:31 PM

I changed the grills. I liked for now... and keeping the original just in case I change my mind.

MHF30 · 06-25-2021, 10:37 PM

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I changed the grills. I liked for now... and keeping the original just in case I change my mind.

I've been going back and forth on making this swap on my F30 as well. Same colour and bumper. Mind sharing a couple of more pictures of the front end?

MSCD · 06-26-2021, 02:02 PM

Cleaned before is hits 90!

aardate · 06-26-2021, 02:26 PM

Wash, clay bar, turtle wax ceramic spray and new m performance mats.

Lesson learned: do this in the spring or fall.

MSCD · 06-26-2021, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by aardate

Wash, clay bar, turtle wax ceramic spray and new m performance mats.

Lesson learned: do this in the spring or fall.

Cool mats and love those wheels!

Pauloxxi · 06-26-2021, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MHF30

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Originally Posted by Pauloxxi

I changed the grills. I liked for now... and keeping the original just in case I change my mind.

I've been going back and forth on making this swap on my F30 as well. Same colour and bumper. Mind sharing a couple of more pictures of the front end?

Since you asked, here are some pictures.
FYI, this is 320 2014. Former wife's car that I took so I can add some miles and monitor any TC issue.
I kind of liked the black gloss grills. When I get tired of that I can put back the ones that came with this car.

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