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The official WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO YOUR BMW thread.

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  • patsbimmer1P
    patsbimmer1P
    patsbimmer1
    wrote on last edited by
    #125

    Earl said:

    They are small bulbs that illuminate the light without having the headlights on.

    I have been told that it is for driving around in town at night where there are street lights and using headlights in those towns is illegal at night. Don't quote me though

    That is what I had always thought as well.

    City lights:

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    2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

    07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

    97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
    95 325is *sold*
    93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

    BMWCCA #473306

    Instagram @patsbimmer1

    AKA- HALLWAY PAT

    "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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    • YoungCRY
      YoungCRY
      YoungCR
      wrote on last edited by
      #126

      Its the equivalent of daytime running lights essentially. In Germany (not sure about the rest of Europe) if you are parking on the side of the road at night, your marked lights on the side of the vehicle must be on while the vehicle is parked. On the newer BMW's this activated by hitting the turn signal switch after you have shut off the vehicle.

      Chris Young
      BMWCCA #458972
      1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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      • B
        B
        bigjae1976
        wrote on last edited by
        #127

        Installed a Momo steering wheel.

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        And some ricing...I meant racing stripes.

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        • YoungCRY
          YoungCRY
          YoungCR
          wrote on last edited by
          #128

          can't say I've seen a momo in a E46, looks great!

          Chris Young
          BMWCCA #458972
          1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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          • KaiserRollsK
            KaiserRollsK
            KaiserRolls
            wrote on last edited by
            #129

            My floors no longer leak.

            Which means they hold water

            Which also means I still have a leak somewhere

            After a crazy storm that lasted about 6 hours. I had about an inch of standing water on the floor

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            Maybe I could start a coy pond

            Or just wear crocs all the time

            Either way. It's holding me off from finishing the carpets.

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            • B
              B
              B C
              wrote on last edited by
              #130

              I was going to ask you how the storms were, the radar looked pretty intense up there. Now I know.

              Id say sunroof or possibly elephant trunk is clogged

              Twist 90 degrees or so to remove

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              • KaiserRollsK
                KaiserRollsK
                KaiserRolls
                wrote on last edited by
                #131

                Don't have those in my car.

                But there is still the upper portion they connect to. I'll give it a look after work.

                Definitely wasn't sunroof or door seals. Nothing was soaked in that region

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                • B
                  B
                  B C
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #132

                  ive had a bad passenger weatherstripping ever since I got my car (you can see sunlight through the very top corner of the door from inside) but it doesn't leak. You cant explain that

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                  • EarlE
                    EarlE
                    Earl
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #133

                    ^some things cannot be explained=P

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                    • mkoeppM
                      mkoeppM
                      mkoepp
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #134

                      Cleaned her up yesterday and going to clay and wax her today.

                      washzps81687986.jpg

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                      • YoungCRY
                        YoungCRY
                        YoungCR
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #135

                        Looks great!

                        Chris Young
                        BMWCCA #458972
                        1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                        • patsbimmer1P
                          patsbimmer1P
                          patsbimmer1
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #136

                          Sold my 328i today... it was a sad day but I could tell the guy that bought it was truly thrilled after he drove it.

                          2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                          07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                          97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                          95 325is *sold*
                          93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                          BMWCCA #473306

                          Instagram @patsbimmer1

                          AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                          "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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                          • mkoeppM
                            mkoeppM
                            mkoepp
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #137

                            patsbimmer1 said:

                            Sold my 328i today... it was a sad day but I could tell the guy that bought it was truly thrilled after he drove it.

                            Now you have some wiggle room for new projects ? :).

                            I only sold one BMW that I owned and that was a 94 325i sedan. I really liked the car but it was TOO small. I always felt cramped. It was great in all other regards and a blast to drive. It was in that car that I received my only speeding ticket in the last 15 years. I remember doing 55 and downshifting and rev matching into third and "Holy Crap" did that thing pull. I do miss it for that reason alone. I have a sweet spot for my E28's. I guess I am getting old but still have some class  :cool: .

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                            • mkoeppM
                              mkoeppM
                              mkoepp
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #138

                              mkoepp said:

                              Cleaned her up yesterday and going to clay and wax her today.

                              washzps81687986.jpg

                              I ended up staining the picnic table and yard fence instead. I may get to it tonight or early tomorrow. I really need to build it up as I may be driving it this winter :(. 

                              If I can I hope to get a mini van to prevent this but it does not look good as of now.

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                              • YoungCRY
                                YoungCRY
                                YoungCR
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #139

                                mkoepp said:

                                I ended up staining the picnic table and yard fence instead. I may get to it tonight or early tomorrow. I really need to build it up as I may be driving it this winter :(.

                                If I can I hope to get a mini van to prevent this but it does not look good as of now.

                                White plasti dip the door bottoms/wheel arches to keep the rust away! That's my plan if I ever drive a bimmer in winter again.

                                Chris Young
                                BMWCCA #458972
                                1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                                • patsbimmer1P
                                  patsbimmer1P
                                  patsbimmer1
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #140

                                  mkoepp said:

                                  Now you have some wiggle room for new projects ? :).

                                  I only sold one BMW that I owned and that was a 94 325i sedan. I really liked the car but it was TOO small. I always felt cramped. It was great in all other regards and a blast to drive. It was in that car that I received my only speeding ticket in the last 15 years. I remember doing 55 and downshifting and rev matching into third and "Holy Crap" did that thing pull. I do miss it for that reason alone. I have a sweet spot for my E28's. I guess I am getting old but still have some class  :cool: .

                                  Now I have some wiggle room for a new washer and drier and finishing some home projects lol.  And of course i'll be getting a few things done with my 335i now.

                                  2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                                  07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                                  97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                                  95 325is *sold*
                                  93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                                  BMWCCA #473306

                                  Instagram @patsbimmer1

                                  AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                                  "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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                                  • shovzS
                                    shovzS
                                    shovz
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #141

                                    patsbimmer1 said:

                                    Now you have some wiggle room for new projects ? :).

                                    I only sold one BMW that I owned and that was a 94 325i sedan. I really liked the car but it was TOO small. I always felt cramped. It was great in all other regards and a blast to drive. It was in that car that I received my only speeding ticket in the last 15 years. I remember doing 55 and downshifting and rev matching into third and "Holy Crap" did that thing pull. I do miss it for that reason alone. I have a sweet spot for my E28's. I guess I am getting old but still have some class  :cool: .

                                    Now I have some wiggle room for a new washer and drier and finishing some home projects lol.  And of course i'll be getting a few things done with my 335i now.

                                    was the buyer from Racine?

                                    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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                                    • patsbimmer1P
                                      patsbimmer1P
                                      patsbimmer1
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #142

                                      shovz said:

                                      was the buyer from Racine? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                                      Nope, he ended up living right in Milton.  I got a text from him at 8:30 am asking if him and his step brother could come look at it and they were at my house by 11 am and bought it.  I did have someone that was going to come look at it on Sunday as well but I do not know where they were from.

                                      2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                                      07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                                      97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                                      95 325is *sold*
                                      93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                                      BMWCCA #473306

                                      Instagram @patsbimmer1

                                      AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                                      "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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                                      • DrLeadFootD
                                        DrLeadFootD
                                        DrLeadFoot
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #143

                                        About to pop the vanos unit on and torque the exhaust cam bolts. Then pray as I manually turn the motor over to check for interference.

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                                             @DrLeadFoot

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                                        • jc43089J
                                          jc43089J
                                          jc43089
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #144

                                          Just turn the crank twice and the cams should have the "#1 TDC" flats level parallel again.  Just giver!!

                                          2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                                          3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                                          '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                                          '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                                          '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                                          '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                                          '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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