Obert's 2013 328i Build Thread

obert · 03-10-2019, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Zanity

wow, you put a lot of work into your car bud, nice work! The post about your face is still my fav tho lol.

Thanks and yeah that was funny

I am going to have to learn how to take a pic with out my reflection in it.

obert · 03-13-2019, 01:02 PM

Trying to get my car alignment done so I can get my summer tires and wheels on.

Found out the I have some bad tension struts and lower control arms. I put in an order for them today and should receive them next week. I will replace all 4 and also my end links. Then off to get an alignment done.

This is the place I bought the kit from. I will be buying some other maintenance items from them as well in the future.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...kit-trw-522155

obert · 03-13-2019, 10:46 PM

Got a great deal on some OEM led fogs

328iX · 03-13-2019, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by obert

Trying to get my car alignment done so I can get my summer tires and wheels on.

Found out the I have some bad tension struts and lower control arms. I put in an order for them today and should receive them next week. I will replace all 4 and also my end links. Then off to get an alignment done.

This is the place I bought the kit from. I will be buying some other maintenance items from them as well in the future.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...kit-trw-522155

Is that due to mileage or being lowered?

obert · 03-13-2019, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 328dX

Is that due to mileage or being lowered?

Mileage

My car rocks back and forth when I come to a stop and this could be part of the clunk/rattle I am experiencing.

I have only been lowered since last summer so I don’t think that caused this.

sspade · 03-13-2019, 11:01 PM

I was also looking at the TRW kit!

Very fine company, Ive personally done business with them and toured a facility in the past.

Im certain those are going to freshen up your ride BIG TIME. Looking forward to the day I can get a set installed.

Who's installing?

obert · 03-13-2019, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by sspade

I was also looking at the TRW kit!

Very fine company, Ive personally done business with them and toured a facility in the past.

Im certain those are going to freshen up your ride BIG TIME. Looking forward to the day I can get a set installed.

Who's installing?

Plus they have lifetime warranty. Lots of tools and maintenance parts and kits.

I will be installing the arms and installing the new fogs at the same time. Then off to the shop to get an alignment done.

sspade · 03-14-2019, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by obert

Quote:

Originally Posted by sspade

I was also looking at the TRW kit!

Very fine company, Ive personally done business with them and toured a facility in the past.

Im certain those are going to freshen up your ride BIG TIME. Looking forward to the day I can get a set installed.

Who's installing?

Plus they have lifetime warranty. Lots of tools and maintenance parts and kits.

I will be installing the arms and installing the new fogs at the same time. Then off to the shop to get an alignment done.

Awesome. Let us know how easy this new set swaps in. Im definitely anxious to hear

Also interested in to hear if things feel much tighter and precise in the front end when driving.

SteveInfante · 03-14-2019, 07:59 AM

What's the part numbers on the LED fogs?

obert · 03-14-2019, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveInfante

What's the part numbers on the LED fogs?

I bought mine used but these are it. Just requires coding but I already have mine coded for led.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...hoCSzAQAvD_BwE

obert · 03-14-2019, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sspade

Awesome. Let us know how easy this new set swaps in. Im definitely anxious to hear

Also interested in to hear if things feel much tighter and precise in the front end when driving.

Will do.

I am really hoping some of my issues, if not all of them will be gone.

BeerHerder · 03-14-2019, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by obert

I bought mine used but these are it. Just requires coding but I already have mine coded for led.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...hoCSzAQAvD_BwE

Any reason why you went this direction instead of just replacing with LED bulbs? Did you have a damaged one, or just wanted OEM? Or did you already have LED bulbs and wanted OEM at a good price?

obert · 03-14-2019, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BeerHerder

Any reason why you went this direction instead of just replacing with LED bulbs? Did you have a damaged one, or just wanted OEM? Or did you already have LED bulbs and wanted OEM at a good price?

I like the look of these better than OEM fogs with led bulbs that I currently have. There is no way I would pay almost 500 for these led fogs so when I cam across a deal for used at 115 shipped includes all fees. I had to have them

I am really trying to keep this car and make it perfect in my eyes. Its still a long way off but its getting there.

obert · 03-17-2019, 04:08 PM

Added some spoilers today.

Before.......

After..........

rjd_F30 · 03-17-2019, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by obert

Added some spoilers today.

Looks good

. I like that roof spoiler, might consider picking one up.

obert · 03-17-2019, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rjdnyy224

Looks good

. I like that roof spoiler, might consider picking one up.

Thanks!

It will take a little to get used to. This is my first spoiler on a BMW and my first rear window spoiler.

I just picked up a couple of new interior pieces but it will take a little while to get here

obert · 03-18-2019, 09:53 PM

Front end work coming soon.

obert · 03-22-2019, 04:42 PM

Ordered.....

Going to do the LCI cup holder upgrade with wireless charging pad

frazervalley · 03-23-2019, 11:26 PM

Wow, that is quite the shine on your car. I believe I can see your reflection in it.

obert · 03-24-2019, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by frazervalley

Wow, that is quite the shine on your car. I believe I can see your reflection in it.

Lol I have given up on that. My paint is in really poor shape so I am surprised that my reflection shows up so well.

obert · 03-24-2019, 05:53 PM

Installed new fog lights........OEM led

obert · 03-24-2019, 11:32 PM

Finally getting the tires mounted on my rep 437 wheels this next week. If everything goes as planned I will be able to do all of my front end work and get the 437 on the car and an alignment done the following week.

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obert Brigadier General 1781 Rep 4,456 Posts Drives: 2013 328i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Seattle Wa iTrader: (49)	Finally getting the tires mounted on my rep 437 wheels this next week. If everything goes as planned I will be able to do all of my front end work and get the 437 on the car and an alignment done the following week.
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