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    gilber33
    wrote on last edited by
    #6919

    Has anyone had an RMS that was leaking and then stopped? Over the winter the RMS started seeping a bit. Would leave a couple drips on the floor. I've driven the car for a couple days last week. No leaks while sitting at work for the day. Thursday night it left one little spot maybe the size of a quarter on the driveway. Drove it to work on Friday and parked it in the garage. As of last night, not a single spot under it. I can see a little residue by the weep hole, but it's not dripping. 

    I have an appointment on Wednesday to have it replaced and now I'm thinking if I should save the $600 it was going to be and do it myself at the end of the season.

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    • GunMetalGreyG
      GunMetalGreyG
      GunMetalGrey
      wrote on last edited by
      #6920

      SteelBlue said:

      Thankfully, Mr. @patsbimmer1 will be sourcing me aftermarket housings.

      Does The Retrofit source have anything? 
      If not, I'd be down to build some high performing headlights for you! 

       

      patsbimmer1 said:

      Next week I will be in Mexico driving Baja Challenge trucks along sections of the Baja 1000 and 500! 

      More details on how you are doing this please, I have always found these vehicles impressive and would love to get a bit more involved with them!

      ...

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      • straight6pwrS
        straight6pwrS
        straight6pwr
        wrote on last edited by
        #6921

        gilber33 said:

        Has anyone had an RMS that was leaking and then stopped? Over the winter the RMS started seeping a bit. Would leave a couple drips on the floor. I've driven the car for a couple days last week. No leaks while sitting at work for the day. Thursday night it left one little spot maybe the size of a quarter on the driveway. Drove it to work on Friday and parked it in the garage. As of last night, not a single spot under it. I can see a little residue by the weep hole, but it's not dripping. 

        I have an appointment on Wednesday to have it replaced and now I'm thinking if I should save the $600 it was going to be and do it myself at the end of the season. 

        it seems within reason that the seal could have shrunk if the car was not run for months. i have never seen it with an RMS, though.

        the valve covers on my s50 do this over winter storage. they shrink up in the cold, leak like a sieve when the car comes out, then are fine after some driving/idling.

        i'd probably 'wait and see' being that the downside is just a couple drips of oil on the ground and nothing worse.

        Dan
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          gilber33
          wrote on last edited by
          #6922

          straight6pwr said:

          it seems within reason that the seal could have shrunk if the car was not run for months. i have never seen it with an RMS, though.

          the valve covers on my s50 do this over winter storage. they shrink up in the cold, leak like a sieve when the car comes out, then are fine after some driving/idling.

          i'd probably 'wait and see' being that the downside is just a couple drips of oil on the ground and nothing worse.

          That’s what I’ve read on the internet. Some people say it happens and some say once it’s leaking it’s leaking. I think I’ll wait and and drive it some more and see what happens. 
           

          My only complaint is that the drips of oil are on our brand new driveway. lol

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          • patsbimmer1P
            patsbimmer1P
            patsbimmer1
            wrote on last edited by
            #6923

            More pictures and videos when I'm back in the country tommorow but in short this trip is fucking awesome!  These trucks are extremely capable and regularly run the Baja 100 and 500.  Today we did 75mph on the beach then hit speeds up to 70mph in the canyons later on after crawling up and down massive ditches and mountain switchbacks.

            It's through a company called Wide Open Baja and they are for clients who want a ready made team for Baja.  People like Patrick Dempsey, Will Turner and many more have paid to drive their cars and get the support team.  The support we had following us is the same team that supports the races and these guys fucking rocked!  They also do tours like this for people who want to try the trucks out in more of an adventure setting as opposed to full race.  Here's the truck we've been drivingPXL20210810163503168.jpg

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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
              #6924

              That looks incredibly fun. Now I have a real reason to go to Mexico besides Tequila sampling

              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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              • The Full BananaT
                The Full BananaT
                The Full Banana
                wrote on last edited by
                #6925

                New daily driver. 2019 X3 M40i. Damn this thing is a great little car. 
                 

                Time to clean up the F10 and list it for sale.

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                Tom - I have a few BMWs, an overworked Volvo 242, and now a YouTube channel called Drive, Revive, Tinker

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                • jc43089J
                  jc43089J
                  jc43089
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #6926

                  That X3 stamping in the B pillar.  Sharp.

                  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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                  • patsbimmer1P
                    patsbimmer1P
                    patsbimmer1
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #6927

                    I know we've got some fisherman in the group so I wanted to share this one my son caught two weekends ago up in Luck, WI on Little Butternut Lake.  According to my scale it was a 14lb bowfin!  He caught it on a size 6 hook fishing for panfish.  He hooked it and reeled it in all by himself.  It's easily the largest fish he's ever caught!

                    99607022-FAD2-4C44-B124-39A696267ED1.jpeg

                    6878B4A7-0D09-4DEA-BA2E-813012720912.jpeg

                    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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                    • RekpointR
                      RekpointR
                      Rekpoint
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #6928

                      patsbimmer1 said:

                      I know we've got some fisherman in the group so I wanted to share this one my son caught two weekends ago up in Luck, WI on Little Butternut Lake.  According to my scale it was a 14lb bowfin!  He caught it on a size 6 hook fishing for panfish.  He hooked it and reeled it in all by himself.  It's easily the largest fish he's ever caught!

                      99607022-FAD2-4C44-B124-39A696267ED1.jpeg

                      6878B4A7-0D09-4DEA-BA2E-813012720912.jpeg

                      Impressive...

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                      • RobZRR
                        RobZRR
                        RobZR
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #6929

                        He's hooked for life!!

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                        • straight6pwrS
                          straight6pwrS
                          straight6pwr
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #6930

                          very awesome! he looks excited. bowfins fight like hell too, so im sure the excitement will keep him coming back for more.

                          Dan
                          yajsYRL.jpg.e5f350b4dfe961d76ac8b32efce2e1a6.jpg

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                          • patsbimmer1P
                            patsbimmer1P
                            patsbimmer1
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #6931

                            straight6pwr said:

                            very awesome! he looks excited. bowfins fight like hell too, so im sure the excitement will keep him coming back for more. 

                            He was so excited!  He's already addicted to fishing and after this he kept yelling "I LOVE FISHING!".  I also taught him how to kayak that weekend and he proclaimed he's an expert and wants a kayak for fishing.

                            RobZR said:

                            He's hooked for life!!

                            I see what you did 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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                            • P_RoloffP
                              P_RoloffP
                              P_Roloff
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #6932

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                              Soooo who else is getting one? I love the look, I was expecting just a plain white plate so this was a pleasant surprise.

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                              • YoungCRY
                                YoungCRY
                                YoungCR
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #6933

                                @zojaveAmy's Ti pictured, she helped organize the petition to the DOT. I love how the design turned out as well.

                                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
                                  #6934

                                  I'm patiently reloading the DMV site waiting for it to be available.

                                  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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                                  • P_RoloffP
                                    P_RoloffP
                                    P_Roloff
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #6935

                                    patsbimmer1 said:

                                    I'm patiently reloading the DMV site waiting for it to be available.

                                    I think they said October 4th?

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                                    • patsbimmer1P
                                      patsbimmer1P
                                      patsbimmer1
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #6936

                                      P_Roloff said:

                                      I think they said October 4th?

                                      Damn, looks like i'll be refreshing for awhile.  I thought it was 10/1 for some reason.

                                      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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                                      • RobZRR
                                        RobZRR
                                        RobZR
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #6937

                                        Can I get one in a collector plate?

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                                        • wasnt m3W
                                          wasnt m3W
                                          wasnt m3
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #6938

                                          RobZR said:

                                          Can I get one in a collector plate?

                                          Unfortunately, it doesn't work like that.

                                          m3sig-1.jpg

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