<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Members BMWs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photos of your garage queens, track rats, or project cars.]]></description><link>https://wibimmers.com/category/10</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:39:21 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://wibimmers.com/category/10.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 05:59:55 GMT</pubDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Rekpoint's F15 X5 M Sport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carbon lip, there may be Black Friday sales (Adro has my front lip for $616, I might get it as a spare)
]]></description><link>https://wibimmers.com/topic/12045/rekpoint-s-f15-x5-m-sport</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wibimmers.com/topic/12045/rekpoint-s-f15-x5-m-sport</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[damnboy037]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 05:59:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[F15 X5 35i]]></title><description><![CDATA[99,105 miles
After replacing most of the front suspension I took the X5 into EuroTech in Minneapolis for an alignment. They charged $223 which felt pretty high considering these don't have camber adjustment. Anyways, while there they diagnosed an oil leak from the oil filter housing. I knew this thing seeped, but honestly just didn't care much until I read how these N55s like to suck serp belts through the crank seal if they get oily. Out of curiosity I asked them the rough estimate to have that gasket replaced - $1800! I was feeling lazy, but not for that price.
I was able to knock it out in roughly an afternoon and it wasn't too bad at all. The only tricky part is BMW designed it so that you cannot reach the 3rd bolt holding the housing to the block without removing the intake manifold. Other than that the trickiest part was just managing the fluids and trying not to spill - once again those giant 500ml Amazon syringes came in clutch to suck most the coolant out of the reservoir before starting. Also de-greased the hell out of the front of the engine while I was in there, but didn't take any great photos.
While in there I replaced:
- Oil filter housing gasket
- Oil cooler gasket
- Oil pressure sensor
- Accessory drive belt
- Belt idler pulley
- Belt tensioner
- All mounting hardware
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]]></description><link>https://wibimmers.com/topic/11624/f15-x5-35i</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wibimmers.com/topic/11624/f15-x5-35i</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[pynacl]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 23:10:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emery- the '74 E3 Bavaria Project]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's looking so happy! Nice work!
]]></description><link>https://wibimmers.com/topic/11062/emery-the-74-e3-bavaria-project</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wibimmers.com/topic/11062/emery-the-74-e3-bavaria-project</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TDesire]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 12:56:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ci Intervention]]></title><description><![CDATA[If it's a manual and you have fold down rear seats, more than likely your floor pan in the rear where the subframe mounts might be tearing.
]]></description><link>https://wibimmers.com/topic/10720/ci-intervention</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wibimmers.com/topic/10720/ci-intervention</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SteelBlue]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2024 23:13:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[X5 35d....Part Deux!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanks!  The only differences are this one has heated rear seats, and it doesn't have ventilated seats or a HUD like the 2011 does.  It has all the good stuff that comes with the premium and cold weather packages though.
Gonna start on paint correction and detail today...
]]></description><link>https://wibimmers.com/topic/10707/x5-35d....part-deux</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wibimmers.com/topic/10707/x5-35d....part-deux</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[timmer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:58:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[2011 328i Longroof - The Saga Continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Been slacking on driving and working on this. I've tossed around the idea of selling but don't think I can do it - it's too competent for the money, I have no idea what I would get to replace it short of a E9X M3, and i neither want to spend the money on that nor need another summer only car.
Anywho, some maintenance! 
149,000ish/January 2026 - new front struts, along with every associated wear item (bump stops, strut mounts, washers, dust boots, hardware) in the strut assembly. New top hats too cause they're cheap. Not sure if i put it in the last post, but I threw in some new Meyle HD front sway links last year too, so all the front suspension is brand new save the springs themselves and the tie rods, which feel fine.
150,074/This week: Oil change, LM Special Tech 5W-30 and a Mann filter. SO easy to do on these cars, I wish my F250 had a filter insert. So much less mess.
I held off on driving this car this winter until late January to keep salt off (I needed to take it to get an emissions test to renew the registration), and I think in addition to some strategic fluid film this summer, I will likely park it next winter fully unless the truck breaks. Not worth smashing the front bumper on an ice chunk or risking some yahoo sliding through an intersection into it, plus salt=gross.
]]></description><link>https://wibimmers.com/topic/9175/2011-328i-longroof-the-saga-continues</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wibimmers.com/topic/9175/2011-328i-longroof-the-saga-continues</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[P_Roloff]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2023 04:02:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[72 Basketcase Bavaria Build]]></title><description><![CDATA[I finally got a windshield gasket! 
]]></description><link>https://wibimmers.com/topic/8906/72-basketcase-bavaria-build</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wibimmers.com/topic/8906/72-basketcase-bavaria-build</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[ADDvanced]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 03:44:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm now in the E90 club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nice work
]]></description><link>https://wibimmers.com/topic/8792/i-m-now-in-the-e90-club</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wibimmers.com/topic/8792/i-m-now-in-the-e90-club</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[damnboy037]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2022 20:49:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[1997 M3 - Lean mean fat grillin' machine]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was in the womb at the 93' Indy 500 2 months before being born, seemed to have worked for me.
]]></description><link>https://wibimmers.com/topic/8715/1997-m3-lean-mean-fat-grillin-machine</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wibimmers.com/topic/8715/1997-m3-lean-mean-fat-grillin-machine</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SteelBlue]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 16:51:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[F15 35d // Build Thread]]></title><description><![CDATA[
gilber33 said:
Ohhh yeah. I bought the special wrench tool for those after reading about how tight it is. Which made it an entirely non-issue. 

We used a hex socket, a wrench and another wrench for more leverage.
]]></description><link>https://wibimmers.com/topic/8238/f15-35d-build-thread</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wibimmers.com/topic/8238/f15-35d-build-thread</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rekpoint]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 07 Aug 2022 19:13:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[basedspider's Slow Auto 318ti]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minor update today. Put 5000 miles on the car since I bought it so I stayed late at work and got an oil change done. 5W-30 Liqui Moly and a WIX filter at 125k miles.
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This was my first time using a WIX filter on one of my BMW's but I was able to get it at cost through my work. Anyone had any problems with aftermarket oil filters like this or have recommendations for ones I should use in the future?
]]></description><link>https://wibimmers.com/topic/7900/basedspider-s-slow-auto-318ti</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wibimmers.com/topic/7900/basedspider-s-slow-auto-318ti</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[basedspider]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2022 16:30:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Daily Driver - E90 328xi]]></title><description><![CDATA[This thing is coming along super well! Love the tasteful updates and the paint correction looks well worth the effort. Also didn't realize the exhaust tips were just friction fit and not factory welded to the muffler. Off to go polish / replace mine!
]]></description><link>https://wibimmers.com/topic/7615/new-daily-driver-e90-328xi</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wibimmers.com/topic/7615/new-daily-driver-e90-328xi</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[pynacl]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2022 02:59:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lifted Diesel F30 Daily Driver?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Also figured I should share some updated pictures. I have since had a crew of people remove the decals at Sam’s wedding, and painted the blue exhaust tip black. 
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I also bought a brand new full airlift 3p setup with dual compressors and level sensors from a friend for a really good price, and I got a set of iForged wheels from another friend, but ended up selling the wheels and I am having second thoughts about the airride…
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]]></description><link>https://wibimmers.com/topic/7508/lifted-diesel-f30-daily-driver</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wibimmers.com/topic/7508/lifted-diesel-f30-daily-driver</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jdesign]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 17:13:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Green Hornet...]]></title><description><![CDATA[And she's back together!  Only hiccup was I forgot to order the front bumper bolts for the MTech bumper.  The stock one are too long, but will work until the new ones come in. 
She still needs a good paint correction and wax, but I'll save that for another day.
Feels good to save another E46...
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]]></description><link>https://wibimmers.com/topic/7243/the-green-hornet...</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wibimmers.com/topic/7243/the-green-hornet...</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[timmer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2022 01:26:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Gang Buys a E70 xDrive35d]]></title><description><![CDATA[So far so good  I had not religiously used any additives except for the Liquid Moly system cleaning kit FCP sells initially but I’m now adding in Power Service every tank that I fill up or when I remember to toss some in while at home.
]]></description><link>https://wibimmers.com/topic/7015/the-gang-buys-a-e70-xdrive35d</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wibimmers.com/topic/7015/the-gang-buys-a-e70-xdrive35d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[YoungCR]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jan 2022 21:00:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[I have an Imola problem (E39 M5 thread)]]></title><description><![CDATA[
straight6pwr said:
great looking car in red.
imola x5 coming soon?

I think he has an x5 already maybe lol.
]]></description><link>https://wibimmers.com/topic/6814/i-have-an-imola-problem-e39-m5-thread</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wibimmers.com/topic/6814/i-have-an-imola-problem-e39-m5-thread</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[KaiserRolls]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 03:04:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[2001 BMW 330i Daily/Project build thread]]></title><description><![CDATA[Been almost a month since my last post but my car has been successfully rekeyed and is back in my possession!
Last week BMW Motorwerks finally gave me the call that they got a fob and a spare key to work with the car just fine and told me I was welcome to come pick it up. I may have gotten there 2 minutes before close, but luckily enough they still released the car to me. Been enjoying it for just a few days now and I could not be happier to have it back. It drives really well for everything it has gone through and it has been a dream come true that I get to daily drive this thing once again.
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Cheers to hopefully enjoying many more miles with this beauty in the future!
]]></description><link>https://wibimmers.com/topic/6595/2001-bmw-330i-daily-project-build-thread</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wibimmers.com/topic/6595/2001-bmw-330i-daily-project-build-thread</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[basedspider]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2021 20:14:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[2010 328i M Sport // Build Thread]]></title><description><![CDATA[
pynacl said:
Also bought an N54 intake manifold and plan to retrofit that when the garage is warm enough (too poor for a heater). Choosing this route over the 330 “3 stage” intake swap to avoid dealing with pesky DISA valves - the power gains are pretty similar: https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1902505
I understand modifying an N52 is relatively pointless, but I’m doing it for the sheer sport of it.

Isnt that why we are all doing BMW things?
]]></description><link>https://wibimmers.com/topic/6564/2010-328i-m-sport-build-thread</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wibimmers.com/topic/6564/2010-328i-m-sport-build-thread</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jdesign]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:33:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Z3M Coupe]]></title><description><![CDATA[
wasnt m3 said:
KW coilovers, Ground Control camber/caster plates, lower control arms,  TC Kline rear shock mounts, sway bar links and bushings all installed the past week or two. Had some time to do a paint correction yesterday as well as install a paint matched rear wiper delete. Getting closer to being satisfied...for now. 
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]]></description><link>https://wibimmers.com/topic/6496/z3m-coupe</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wibimmers.com/topic/6496/z3m-coupe</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jdesign]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2021 03:14:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rekpoints 05 E46 M3 Build Thread]]></title><description><![CDATA[That interior will look great in there! Also I love Sunbeam Tigers!
]]></description><link>https://wibimmers.com/topic/6438/rekpoints-05-e46-m3-build-thread</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wibimmers.com/topic/6438/rekpoints-05-e46-m3-build-thread</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jdesign]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 04:18:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Astro’s Slow/Commuter N55 335i]]></title><description><![CDATA[The E90, developed a squeal today. Seems like the parking brake is hanging up and at low speeds making an awful squealing at low speed. Seems once up to speed it’s gone. I’ll have to pull the rotors off and see this weekend.
]]></description><link>https://wibimmers.com/topic/6426/astro-s-slow-commuter-n55-335i</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wibimmers.com/topic/6426/astro-s-slow-commuter-n55-335i</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[ASTROCHIMP]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2021 00:32:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The One to End It All]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looks great!
]]></description><link>https://wibimmers.com/topic/6403/the-one-to-end-it-all</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wibimmers.com/topic/6403/the-one-to-end-it-all</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[YoungCR]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 08 May 2021 22:10:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long-ish]]></title><description><![CDATA[I opened my hood today, it was boring to my face. I started my car, it was too quiet into my ear.
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I felt a feel, then inspiration.
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wowie zowie.
I chucked in the 'ol (new) Turner Motorsport intake on my n52. My review: Not even noticeable when you start the car and drive around town in a civilized fashion. Car wakes up dramatically over 3500rpm. Then, it howls like a banshee to redline. Feels good mayne. I have a video on Instagram if you guys feel like hearing what I hear inside the car. @rampelsauce . Also featured in the video, the sound of my coffee thermos rattling around in the passenger side footwell.
More tinkering to come but I'm getting closer to having this car wrapped up. Exhaust and a tune should be the next and final major mods.
]]></description><link>https://wibimmers.com/topic/6351/long-ish</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wibimmers.com/topic/6351/long-ish</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[rampelsauce]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 02:20:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rekpoints new Corvette]]></title><description><![CDATA[
B C said:
Spicy ketchup 

This.
]]></description><link>https://wibimmers.com/topic/6334/rekpoints-new-corvette</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wibimmers.com/topic/6334/rekpoints-new-corvette</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[YoungCR]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:37:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[ILC Back in a BMW Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great color and the interior looks really nice. I've always liked that "diamond" shift knob.
]]></description><link>https://wibimmers.com/topic/6324/ilc-back-in-a-bmw-daily</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wibimmers.com/topic/6324/ilc-back-in-a-bmw-daily</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SteelBlue]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2021 22:15:02 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>