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    B C
    wrote on last edited by
    #4179

    I use the Castrol Transmax Multi-Import fluid in my 06. It made 0 difference in anything since it appeared to have been serviced recently before I bought it.

    Vacuuming out all the crackers and french fries was equally beneficial for shifting performance

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    • jc43089J
      jc43089J
      jc43089
      wrote on last edited by
      #4180

      This is more like undriveable bad shifting.  The 06 and newer on has the same transmission but uses Toyota "WS" fluid rather than 04-05 uses "TI-V" the programming is different I think to match the lighter viscosity fluid.  I usually use Redline synthetic, the TI-V compatible fluid is their D4, they would recommend D6 for newer vehicles that require "WS" fluid.

      I will be adding some Lucas tranny doctor to this one for good luck...

      Fun fact, this '04 is an XLE Limited and has radar following cruise control, I doubt it works anymore but I did not know the was an option so long ago.

      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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      • GB-335xiCoupeG
        GB-335xiCoupeG
        GB-335xiCoupe
        wrote on last edited by
        #4181

        In 2004 they had adaptive cruise control, but it was $$$ option. Getting to be standard equip nowadays...

        I'm almost 100% sure you'll be looking for a new tranny.

        How many miles on it?

        • 2011 335xi Coupe Black Sapphire Metallic (e92/N55/ZPP/ZCW)
        • 2011 335xi Coupe Deep Sea Blue Metallic(e92/N55/ZPP/ZCW)

        Both on Drivewaymod.jpg

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        • jc43089J
          jc43089J
          jc43089
          wrote on last edited by
          #4182

          GB-335xiCoupe said:

          In 2004 they had adaptive cruise control, but it was $$$ option. Getting to be standard equip nowadays...

          I'm almost 100% sure you'll be looking for a new tranny.

          How many miles on it?

          172k.  I'm sure it's toast but I like taking stuff apart and i'm not out anything but an evenings work if it still doesn't work.

          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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          • GB-335xiCoupeG
            GB-335xiCoupeG
            GB-335xiCoupe
            wrote on last edited by
            #4183

            jc43089 said:

            172k.  I'm sure it's toast but I like taking stuff apart and i'm not out anything but an evenings work if it still doesn't work.

            It is definitely fun taking stuff apart. Like when I changed the starter motor in my 335. What a PITA!  I curse that one bolt in the back of the motor! Three inches from the firewall. WTF, BMW?!?! But I got it all back together and believe it or not, it works!

            • 2011 335xi Coupe Black Sapphire Metallic (e92/N55/ZPP/ZCW)
            • 2011 335xi Coupe Deep Sea Blue Metallic(e92/N55/ZPP/ZCW)

            Both on Drivewaymod.jpg

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            • patsbimmer1P
              patsbimmer1P
              patsbimmer1
              wrote on last edited by
              #4184

              GB-335xiCoupe said:

              It is definitely fun taking stuff apart. Like when I changed the starter motor in my 335. What a PITA!  I curse that one bolt in the back of the motor! Three inches from the firewall. WTF, BMW?!?! But I got it all back together and believe it or not, it works!

              A flex head wrench is the key there.

              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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              • GB-335xiCoupeG
                GB-335xiCoupeG
                GB-335xiCoupe
                wrote on last edited by
                #4185

                patsbimmer1 said:

                A flex head wrench is the key there.  

                Ya! I found that out later. Plus the universal size for that F... er.. what I meant to say - FINE E-torx - I just bought a set of ratcheting ones from Sears and they are very nice.

                • 2011 335xi Coupe Black Sapphire Metallic (e92/N55/ZPP/ZCW)
                • 2011 335xi Coupe Deep Sea Blue Metallic(e92/N55/ZPP/ZCW)

                Both on Drivewaymod.jpg

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                • patsbimmer1P
                  patsbimmer1P
                  patsbimmer1
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #4186

                  I'm trying to get our hardwood floors refinished but for whatever fucking reason getting someone to show up and give me quotes is like pulling fucking teeth.  It shouldn't be this hard to spend money.

                  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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                  • JeffJ
                    JeffJ
                    Jeff
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #4187

                    patsbimmer1 said:

                    I'm trying to get our hardwood floors refinished but for whatever fucking reason getting someone to show up and give me quotes is like pulling fucking teeth.  It shouldn't be this hard to spend money.

                    It always seems to happen when you want something done you can't give your money away nor will people show up if you try to give them extra money

                    1976 530i e12
                    1990 325ix e30
                    1992 325i e36
                    1995 740il e38
                    2001 330xi e46
                    ^More to come :)

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                    • GB-335xiCoupeG
                      GB-335xiCoupeG
                      GB-335xiCoupe
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #4188

                      Jeff said:

                      It always seems to happen when you want something done you can't give your money away nor will people show up if you try to give them extra money

                      I'll take any extra money you have laying around...

                      Hardwood floors should be a DIY. You'll save a lot of money and learn a new trade. That's why I put my own tile floor in my basement. OK, it was a PITA, but I learned a trade and also learned why I don't do that trade for a living...

                      • 2011 335xi Coupe Black Sapphire Metallic (e92/N55/ZPP/ZCW)
                      • 2011 335xi Coupe Deep Sea Blue Metallic(e92/N55/ZPP/ZCW)

                      Both on Drivewaymod.jpg

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                      • jc43089J
                        jc43089J
                        jc43089
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #4189

                        I refinished about 700 square feet of oak flooring in our old house, it was a lot of work but it turned out good.  The orbital sanders are too slow so just giver with a drum sander.

                        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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                          D
                          Daggerty
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #4190

                          Some people just don't have time to do everything themselves even though it means saving money.

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                          • patsbimmer1P
                            patsbimmer1P
                            patsbimmer1
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #4191

                            I've got no issue diy'ing stuff but our hardwoods are 100+ years old so i'd like to not fuck them up.  That and my August/September is packed between work and 4 weddings.  One guy did get back text me after I sent him pictures.  $3 per sq ft to refinish the floor and it's about 500sq/ft.

                            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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                            • GB-335xiCoupeG
                              GB-335xiCoupeG
                              GB-335xiCoupe
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #4192

                              patsbimmer1 said:

                              I've got no issue diy'ing stuff but our hardwoods are 100+ years old so i'd like to not fuck them up.  That and my August/September is packed between work and 4 weddings.  One guy did get back text me after I sent him pictures.  $3 per sq ft to refinish the floor and it's about 500sq/ft.

                              That's actually not a bad price.

                              • 2011 335xi Coupe Black Sapphire Metallic (e92/N55/ZPP/ZCW)
                              • 2011 335xi Coupe Deep Sea Blue Metallic(e92/N55/ZPP/ZCW)

                              Both on Drivewaymod.jpg

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                              • patsbimmer1P
                                patsbimmer1P
                                patsbimmer1
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #4193

                                GB-335xiCoupe said:

                                That's actually not a bad price.

                                That's what I thought.

                                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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                                • JeffJ
                                  JeffJ
                                  Jeff
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #4194

                                  Comrades!! Does anyone have a spare metal thermostat housing for an M50? I may have accidentally broke mine

                                  1976 530i e12
                                  1990 325ix e30
                                  1992 325i e36
                                  1995 740il e38
                                  2001 330xi e46
                                  ^More to come :)

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                                    D
                                    Daggerty
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #4195

                                    Jeff said:

                                    Comrades!! Does anyone have a spare metal thermostat housing for an M50? I may have accidentally broke mine

                                    Yes

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                                    • JeffJ
                                      JeffJ
                                      Jeff
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #4196

                                      Daggerty said:

                                      Jeff said:

                                      Comrades!! Does anyone have a spare metal thermostat housing for an M50? I may have accidentally broke mine

                                      Yes

                                      Daggerty Thanks!!

                                      1976 530i e12
                                      1990 325ix e30
                                      1992 325i e36
                                      1995 740il e38
                                      2001 330xi e46
                                      ^More to come :)

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                                      • JeffJ
                                        JeffJ
                                        Jeff
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #4197

                                        0eec87355b9b14ab186ce619e5c50922.jpg well there's that

                                        1976 530i e12
                                        1990 325ix e30
                                        1992 325i e36
                                        1995 740il e38
                                        2001 330xi e46
                                        ^More to come :)

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                                        • jc43089J
                                          jc43089J
                                          jc43089
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #4198

                                          E30s watch out!

                                          http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2017/08/bmw-cut-in-half-in-freak-accident.html

                                          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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