What did you do to your F3X today?

jh_f30 · 08-18-2019, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Poechi

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Replaced the boost solenoid (pressure converter), part # 11747626351.

I was getting the telltale humming intermittently so I decided to go ahead and swap it out. Super easy. 15 minute job if you know what you're doing. Paid about $85 shipped for the part (Pierburg OE, genuine BMW part is almost twice that).

Can you be more specific on the humming? I get a humming/whine noise when driving say 60 and I give it minor gas. It sounds like its coming from the back of the car (fuel pump?) but cant place it. I drive a f30 320i.

Doesn't sound like the same issue. The boost solenoid hum most definitely comes from the engine bay. This video shows it pretty well...along with the replacement procedure.

davidmcw · 08-18-2019, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MSCD

I put in some CarShades blinds. The clip in. I didn't use the tailgate glass ones yet...

Jury's out. Nice to keep the car a little cooler and with the tint you can't really notice them outside...

After a week or so, can you give us a review?

MSCD · 08-18-2019, 12:13 PM

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I put in some CarShades blinds. The clip in. I didn't use the tailgate glass ones yet...

Jury's out. Nice to keep the car a little cooler and with the tint you can't really notice them outside...

Dope... Do you have a link?

As John said. I looked at them last year but they didn't ship International, thought about sending them to my Mum (in England) and getting her to ship on. They arrived in about 4 days!

MSCD · 08-18-2019, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by davidmcw

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I put in some CarShades blinds. The clip in. I didn't use the tailgate glass ones yet...

Jury's out. Nice to keep the car a little cooler and with the tint you can't really notice them outside...

After a week or so, can you give us a review?

Sure. I've found adjusting they clip positions helps already.

They say you can drop the window 2 inches or so up to 45mph (shows 75kph).

Cheers!

davidmcw · 08-18-2019, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MSCD

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Originally Posted by davidmcw

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Originally Posted by MSCD

I put in some CarShades blinds. The clip in. I didn't use the tailgate glass ones yet...

Jury's out. Nice to keep the car a little cooler and with the tint you can't really notice them outside...

After a week or so, can you give us a review?

Sure. I've found adjusting they clip positions helps already.

They say you can drop the window 2 inches or so up to 45mph (shows 75kph).

Cheers!

Our you can roll them down, right?

MSCD · 08-18-2019, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by davidmcw

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Originally Posted by MSCD

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Originally Posted by davidmcw

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Originally Posted by MSCD

I put in some CarShades blinds. The clip in. I didn't use the tailgate glass ones yet...

Jury's out. Nice to keep the car a little cooler and with the tint you can't really notice them outside...

After a week or so, can you give us a review?

Sure. I've found adjusting they clip positions helps already.

They say you can drop the window 2 inches or so up to 45mph (shows 75kph).

Cheers!

Our you can roll them down, right?

No these are fixed. The OEM factory installed you can. These you just remove. There is a carry case that came with it....

I looking into retro fitting OEM at one point... not worth the cost to me though.

MSCD · 08-18-2019, 07:48 PM

Night shot - you can see light through the front but the tears are now darker...

pentagon · 08-18-2019, 10:50 PM

upgraded the passenger side ambient lighting, way too bright @ 100%...

MJD2213 · 08-18-2019, 11:24 PM

Added new fog lights 🤣

ali820 · 08-19-2019, 12:30 AM

Didn't want a red start button. Silver seems to work nicely.

Skyhigh · 08-19-2019, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ali820

Didn't want a red start button. Silver seems to work nicely.

Deviating from the herd? 😱

Looks good. Is it still plastic? I'd be interested in an (brushed) aluminium one.

Snow_335 · 08-19-2019, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by pentagon

upgraded the passenger side ambient lighting, way too bright @ 100%...

How did you do that? that looks awesome.

Jimmy-F46 M-sport · 08-19-2019, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Snow_335

How did you do that? that looks awesome.

+1

ali820 · 08-19-2019, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Skyhigh

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Didn't want a red start button. Silver seems to work nicely.

Deviating from the herd? 😱

Looks good. Is it still plastic? I'd be interested in an (brushed) aluminium one.

If you find one, let me know!

Poechi · 08-19-2019, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jh_f30

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Originally Posted by Poechi

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Originally Posted by jh_f30

Replaced the boost solenoid (pressure converter), part # 11747626351.

I was getting the telltale humming intermittently so I decided to go ahead and swap it out. Super easy. 15 minute job if you know what you're doing. Paid about $85 shipped for the part (Pierburg OE, genuine BMW part is almost twice that).

Can you be more specific on the humming? I get a humming/whine noise when driving say 60 and I give it minor gas. It sounds like its coming from the back of the car (fuel pump?) but cant place it. I drive a f30 320i.

Doesn't sound like the same issue. The boost solenoid hum most definitely comes from the engine bay. This video shows it pretty well...along with the replacement procedure.

Thanks for the reply. It is definetly not the sound from video.

You can hear it when cruising and slightly giving it some throttle. When gas released humming/whining stops. Will try and record.

pentagon · 08-19-2019, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Snow_335

How did you do that? that looks awesome.

Replaced the entire ambient light trim with aftermarket, took apart the door trim and had to cut off the plastic nubs that was holding the OEM trim to the doors.

KeegMac5621 · 08-19-2019, 09:31 PM

Added about a 100hp with this one simple trick, mechanic hate him.

chowser51 · 08-19-2019, 09:40 PM

I installed a blue button. I’d take a brushed silver if available

jh_f30 · 08-20-2019, 02:38 AM

Engine cover paint project. https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1644932

Shawzy44 · 08-21-2019, 07:53 PM

Installed shifter cover and surround. Didn’t love the Alcantara so re-used the black plastic surround.

BWbimmer · 08-22-2019, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Poechi

Can you be more specific on the humming? I get a humming/whine noise when driving say 60 and I give it minor gas. It sounds like its coming from the back of the car (fuel pump?) but cant place it. I drive a f30 320i.

Fliplegend · 08-22-2019, 08:55 AM

Found out I have another 10K (current mileages is almost 39K) or Oct.16 until my factory warranty expires. When I bought from the dealership, I was told it was 40K or Sept.2019. So the factory warranty on my car is actually 4yrs or 50K whichever comes first.

08-18-2019, 07:48 PM	#5749
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08-18-2019, 10:50 PM	#5750
pentagon Private First Class 23 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 2015 F30 328xi Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	upgraded the passenger side ambient lighting, way too bright @ 100%...
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MJD2213 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: Bmw 328i xdrive Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	Added new fog lights 🤣 Attached Images
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08-19-2019, 12:30 AM	#5752
ali820 Second Lieutenant 272 Rep 290 Posts Drives: '15 335i MPE 6sp Suzuka Grey Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Didn't want a red start button. Silver seems to work nicely. Attached Images
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chowser51 Colonel 2025 Rep 2,808 Posts Drives: F33 430 and F39 M35i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (3) Garage List 2018 BMW 430i xDrive [0.00]	I installed a blue button. I’d take a brushed silver if available
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jh_f30 Lieutenant Colonel 1306 Rep 1,827 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sportline Auto RWD Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	Engine cover paint project. https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1644932 Attached Images __________________ 2013 F30 335i RWD ZF Melbourne Red ~Remus Sport Axleback~VRSF Chargepipe~VRSF Catless Downpipe~GPlus FMIC~HR Sport Springs~Active Autowerke OBD Flash Tune Stage 2~
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08-21-2019, 07:53 PM	#5762
Shawzy44 Second Lieutenant 158 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X5 40iX Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Added a little carbon Installed shifter cover and surround. Didn’t love the Alcantara so re-used the black plastic surround. Attached Images __________________ Shawzy44 2023 BMW X3 M40i 2019 BMW X5 40iX 2019 BMW 440iX M Performance Cabriolet
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08-22-2019, 08:55 AM	#5764
Fliplegend Captain 1471 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 2015 435ix F33 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	Found out I have another 10K (current mileages is almost 39K) or Oct.16 until my factory warranty expires. When I bought from the dealership, I was told it was 40K or Sept.2019. So the factory warranty on my car is actually 4yrs or 50K whichever comes first. __________________ 15' 435i F33 Metallic Grey/Dakota Black/Contrast Blue \| AWD \| M Sport 15' 328i F30 Mineral White/Dakota Saddle Brown \| AWD \| Luxury Line
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