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Trans started slipping so got it replaced with a 94k mile trans out of a 325xi. Got the starter rebuilt, new trans filter/gasket. Tensioner & idler pullies replaced. New oil filter housing gasket and hood latches.
Mike also made the rust dissappear by the rear wheel arches. Not bad for a napa rattle can!
Now we just need some snow!
All work done at 212k miles.
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On 10/15/2020 at 11:53 AM, busmn540 said:
Hey Dr.PbFT,
I have a question about your cluster. How did you get the coolant temp to display like that? Was it some special coding? My coolant temp only displays using the hidden menu.
Thanks,
Buster
It just started doing that once I installed the Avant head unit. No clue! Lol
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On 10/24/2020 at 8:45 PM, B C said:
Wow, so about 8,000 miles on it this year?
That's about right! I felt like I haven't really driven it too much until the last month. Lots of lake country showings!
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Oil & filter change. 10w-60 Liqui Moly & Mann Filter.
Installed: Repaired sunroof with new OEM rebuild kit. Black suede headliner, a, b, & c pillars. Black Nappa leather m5 front seats, front cards, lower dash and center console. Black carpet.
Still need some grey items swapped to Black but getting there.
Endless Detailing polished the turd up today! I'm loving it!
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The rack doctor steering rack we replaced in 2018 blew its seals and was leaking badly. Utilized their lifetime warranty and got a new one.
Did an oil and filter change as well as a fuel pump; fuel filter and regulator. Added e46 M3 RTABs also. All OEM BMW.
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On 5/14/2020 at 4:44 PM, suspenceful said:
Which lift kit is that?
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Lolol
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It's been a while! The wagon has been clocking the miles like a champ all summer. The front diff mount reinforcement has been on the radar for a minute and with the stars aligning with my schedule I pulled the trigger. Mike has done all of it solo as real estate is booming and my free time is spent with the family.
The list:
-M5 subframe bushings, dinan front diff reinforcement kit, powder coated subframe gloss black, all new bushings, new lower control arms (left is on back order from Germany), M5 ladder bars powder coated gloss black.
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The T56 that I had in the car started popping out of 3rd gear & reverse and grinding going into 3rd. Time for a new trans!
RPM transmission level VI was ordered and, while I'm in there, I popped in a Monster dual clutch in case I wanted to add more power. Should be good up to 700hp/to.
Also got a bolt in roll cage from Mitch. (Thanks for delivery relay, Mitch & TJ!) Powder coated it gloss black and bolted it in.
Nitto NT01 rear tires mounted as well. 255s.
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A couple new pieces for the M3!
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New horns!!! Sounds like a Ferrari now.
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New summer set up! Continental Extremecontact Sport XL tires. 18" 225/40 front, 255/35 rear.
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Squeaks and thuds/rattling until they warm up and quiet down. The recurring maintenance to grease them is what I'm not excited about. Back to stock but will clock them correctly for the lowered suspension.
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2 of the most recent customers to eat at Gapplebees.
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Been out of storage for about a tank of gas. The battery had power but not enough to crank. A quick jump and on the road again!
Need some new rear tires and to go back to stock RTABs. The polys are too noisy for me.
We are using the wagon for wagon things and swapped the kiddos seats into the m3. A rear facing baby seat in a coupe is forced yoga. Lol
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4 hours ago, B C said:
Primer overspray? Concrete dust? Or some amazing leak detection spray I have never heard of??
3 hours ago, YoungCR said:yes I'm also curious about that photo
4 hours ago, B C said:Primer overspray? Concrete dust? Or some amazing leak detection spray I have never heard of??
It's a leak detection spray. Drys into a baby powder substance. Washes off easy. Pretty sweet!
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Had a slight shimmy in the brakes so I had Mike replace the rotors and the pads. Went with Zimmerman rotors and OEM BMW pads.
Scooped up a used M wheel with the updated airbag! Excited!
Got a power steering line leak so we'll be replacing that early next week.
Also replaced the dash lights, added the dimmer wire to my radio so the backlight on the keys works, replaced a bad O2 sensor under warranty, put new rubber mounts on the oil filter, added some leather interior bits: -steering column surround -upper & lower B pillars -center console arm rest.
Slowly chipping away!
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Had Mike pop in new front oem wheel bearings. We removed the oem grease and packed them with Redline's CV grease to help avoid premature wear. Replaced the leaking power steering pump as well.