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DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: FL318is on October 28, 2006, 06:57:34 PM

Title: Stuff I have done or working on
Post by: FL318is on October 28, 2006, 06:57:34 PM: 1. Rear strut brace. Thank you bmwman91.
2. Ready to install H&R and Bilstein sports
3. Installed OEM Euro elips. Need to aim them
4. Crudely painted the rear spoiler and cleaned the trunk surface.
5. Installed OEM tweeters. (front)
6. Got rear parcel shelf out to re-dye
7. Got OEM premium speakers. Need to paint.
8. Ready to install wink mirror.
9. Ready to tint windows.
10. Installed homemade CAI
11. Used Lamin-X on the one high beam and created a BMW roundel design using smoked and blue.
12. Ordered windshield banner, says BMW Motorsports (New Zealand, ebay)
13. Discovered a new beir
14. Got a seasonal job to support all this.

So what have you guys done? Share the new stuff!
Title: Stuff I have done or working on
Post by: asubimmer on October 28, 2006, 08:12:04 PM: we must have pics of the laminx ;)

sounds like you have been busy!!
Title: Stuff I have done or working on
Post by: dude8383 on October 29, 2006, 01:01:57 AM: nice list dude!

i've got a huge list to take care of..

I've only managed to cross out one thing...

-I painted the rings around the smiley's black to match the grill, it came out pretty good for a 15min job.
Title: Stuff I have done or working on
Post by: ak96ss on October 29, 2006, 05:12:45 AM: +1 on pics of the laminx.

I've been wrestling with a leak in the trunk - turns out that there is an 'inside' and an 'outside' on the trunk seal.... :rolleyes: But, it did lead me to discover that my rear window is *still* leaking slightly.

Long story short, my back window exploded while driving down the road with the defroster on, so I had a new window put in. Tiny leak since, which I thought I had fixed last year. Turns out not. :(

So, now I am going to break down and replace the seal on the rear window. Not looking forward to it, and wondering where I picked up the karmic debt that would cause me to find this AFTER a beautiful summer, when the weather has turned cold and wet and windy.... :)
Title: Stuff I have done or working on
Post by: Alpine003 on October 30, 2006, 09:53:02 AM: Quote from: FL318is;12767

So what have you guys done? Share the new stuff!

Well within the past 2 months:
H&R and Bilsteins
Heavy Duty rear strut mounts
Rotors and Pads
Short Shifter
Alpine HU and MB Quarts
Dyed rear parcel shelf
Fixed some dents and rust
Euro Ellips Smileys and Grille
IS front lip
Mtech1 rear spoiler
IS side skirts
New Tires
New used BBS RA wheels
Replaced all door locks/central lock relay
Installed Remote starter/alarm
Replaced glove box
Undercoated underside
Replaced Intake Cam
Replaced Thermostat
New Fan Shroud
Replaced Foglights and tinted them
New spark plug wires/plugs
New Fuel Filter
New O2 sensor
New Timing Chain tensioner
Replaced hood cable
Replaced tranny/diff fluid
Replaced ICV
Replaced Battery
Osram Silverstars
Mtech1 steering wheel

You're slacking. Hop to it! :p
Title: Go playa!
Post by: FL318is on October 30, 2006, 10:07:21 AM: OK you da bizzy mon!

Questions:
1. where did you get the dye, side skirts (pic pls),
2. when you put the M Tech wheel did you have a problem with the horn and turn signals?

I need to get caught up with Alpine003
Title: Stuff I have done or working on
Post by: asubimmer on October 30, 2006, 11:57:49 AM: check my member profile, I updated pics and my list some. Don't worry I still plan to have the turbo on this year. I know I've been saying its almost on for a bit now but there have been tons of crazy things happening lately in my life that I don't have control over so sadly the turbo project was on the back burner for a bit. Its back on the heat though. I am also tossing around ideas about the kit with another m42er. Its sooo close.....bahhhh
Title: Stuff I have done or working on
Post by: Alpine003 on October 30, 2006, 12:48:03 PM: Quote from: FL318is;12897
OK you da bizzy mon!

Questions:
1. where did you get the dye, side skirts (pic pls),
2. when you put the M Tech wheel did you have a problem with the horn and turn signals?

I need to get caught up with Alpine003

1. You can get any fabric dye like Dupli-Color or SEMS. Pics attached at bottom(excuse the poor camera phone pics).
2. No issues with horn or signals if you have smaller hands. If you have larger hands and the signals bother you, you will have to retrofit the older stalks so that it is positioned back further from your hands. I personally like the closer stalks since they are closer and more convenient for me.
Title: Thx!
Post by: FL318is on October 31, 2006, 05:03:35 AM: Your car looks great! I think its time for side skirts! Will check out the carpet dye this weekend.
Title: Stuff I have done or working on
Post by: Alpine003 on October 31, 2006, 10:15:36 AM: Quote from: FL318is;12990
Your car looks great! I think its time for side skirts! Will check out the carpet dye this weekend.

Thanks but it's definitely a 5 footer(ok maybe 3 footer) right now. I plan on doing a repaint and addressing all the dings and nicks next spring or summer.
Title: Stuff I have done or working on
Post by: doigal on October 31, 2006, 07:06:09 PM: Got my new car after my M40 was written off - a diamond swartz 318iS. Love the new m42 over teh m40.

Done so far:
New fuel pump
Laminx covers (although not as cool as the roundel ones)
M42 front badge
13 button obc

Planning to go through and upgrade all of the suspension soon, as well as add some comforts - power windows, foglights, etc and i've got a pair of cloth recaros that just need a retrim now...