Project Daily iX
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Picked up an 89 iX the other day with a little front end damage. She needs some work, but I thought I'd post up what I have so far.
Condition when I bought it:
Damage:
Did some work today, removed the front valance, the headlights, grills, the passenger fender and flare... but I totally forgot to take pictures... Whatever...
I also added a Euro Plate filer, and a respect your elders sticker
Before:
After:
Other random images:
(Borbet's, looking to likely off load these soon, IDK)
(screws labeled, because I'll screw the reassembly)
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w188/incider/ef7949de.jpg
(Extras that came with the car)
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w188/incider/d0c1ade1.jpg
(This spoiler is ugly as shit)
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w188/incider/93b66212.jpg
( IS Lip ready for install)
I also have coming in the mail:
-Euro smiles
-DDM 4500K HID's
-Temp Sensor
-PaintScratch.com Alpine White 2 kit, with rust kit
There may be more, and I need to still find a few things... I'll update with pictures as progress is made! Front valance, bumper, and fender are in the paint shop... I have 6 iX wheels that i'm debating on refinishing, or running as is, but i need to find some decent (not too expensive) tires.
Word.
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I like this. This is good.
Are we going to be Alpin iX pals now? Let me know if you ever need an extra pair of hands, I work down in Big Bend, so from work its not too far of a haul for me. Plus, I want to get some iX knowledge.
PS: That zip tie mod is sick!
E91 328xi - F15 X5 40e - Hopes and dreams of eventually having a cool car
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Alex if you ever need a hand let me know, we can get something figured out.
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Where are you guys getting the respect your elders stickers? I would like to rock one on my car.
I got my hands full this week working on a bike for a guy, but this weekend I'd like to check it out, let you check out my iXchange articles (lots of helpful tech stuff) and drink your beer. Sound good?
E91 328xi - F15 X5 40e - Hopes and dreams of eventually having a cool car
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looks like a great base to start with. was the front radiator support bent at all?
Dan
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I may have to take a few of you up on the offer to help, we'll see where I'm at when I get the parts out of paint.
I dont think the radiator support was bent, but the part the valance hangs on (and bumper attached to) is a little bent. I'm not overly worried about it though, the car drives straight and I shouldn't have a problem mounting up the "new" body parts.
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Im waiting for the weather to break before I do my rust repair/repaint. My mirrors have paint flaking off because of bad prep work. Im also painting my trim strips white too. Should turn out neat. Let me know if you need any help doing fiberglass repair or anything. I also may get the painter here to respray your car for cheap. You'd have to be here for the prep and masking process because thats the biggest pain in the ass. Lemme know because this is a full size drive in paint booth.
E91 328xi - F15 X5 40e - Hopes and dreams of eventually having a cool car
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Same, it was the guy that had all of his shit stolen. There is a sticky somewhere in members rides I think
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And there it is
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Yeah, they are from Dave, as Justin had posted (R3v link). Dave is good people, and ships them out speedy!
Dan
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OK folks, I need help. I'm having some issues:
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The previous owner (who is on R3v), installed a aftermarket steering wheel. The wheel, or steering column is squeaking like crazy. Though, it is either incredibly bad, or its nonexistent. IDK what the issue is...
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I had installed a DDM Tuning HID kit, and now the passenger side light won't come on. Before it went off completely, it was flickering and would turn on and off on its own. Loose wire? or something else?
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I now also have a passenger side running light out, which leads me to believe it may have something to do with the above passenger side head light?
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I never spliced in (as i didn't have the connectors) high beams. So if anyone has some euro connectors, umm hit a negro up.
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Previous owner said he was attached to his stereo, so he yanked it out before sale. I have a radio, I just need someone with the know how, and or patients to help me hook it up.. .
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. And I'd be willing to pay in beer, wibimmer cards, or something, if someone wanted to come and fix this shit for me. Because I'm mechanically retarded.
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I should mention, the iX is my only vehicle right now, as well, the M3 will be going into storage, but it also just got a freaking flat tire. Being as baller as I am, I do not have a spare tire, let alone a spare set of wheels for the M....
(more info than you all care to know, but -) I plan on picking up a new car in the next month for the wife to drive (no BMW, sorry pals), SO the iX will shortly become my daily driver. So in short, I will be spending more time on and in the car.
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