Campieri
vas, that looks awesome - mind sharing a link to what you got and where you got it? i've got 3 cars i need to do, LOL.Originally Posted by Vas
Continuation of reupholstery project. The faded rear parcel shelf will be wrapped in alcantara to match the headliner and pillars.
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peter
2004 330i ZHP
2005 330iT ZHP
2010 328iT M Sport
2012 128i M Sport
Capo
Peter, I sent you a message with the info you seek
I have been curious about what boost pressure my JCW runs at WOT so I found out my BimmerLink app can be very useful in providing me this information
as well as other useful information about my JCW that is otherwise unavailable while driving so it looks like I will be using my new iPhone mount much more while driving my fun little go-cart, especially when taking it out on planned long distance road trips this year
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Capo
I spent the afternoon changing out front grills on my JCW which required me to take off the front bumper so that I would have easier access to the parts that I had to unclip and then clean out the front bumper before reinstalling it to the car then adding the new GP3 parts which, in my opinion, really improved the looks of the car.
I also replaced my Garmin Dash Cam Mini2 dash cam for an updated Dash Cam Mini3 dash cam on my Mini Cooper. The Dash Cam Mini2 will be repurposed to my Porsche as a rear facing dash cam in that car. I am enjoying getting my JCW set up so that I can take it on my annual long distance road trip north to the Baltimore area later this year... I am looking forward to taking this car out for a long drive.
Enforcer
Digging into the valve cover gasket, ignition coils and spark plugs. Wish me luck boys!
I know, should be easy peasy?(Famous last words). Gonna be cleaning and taking pics along the way.
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2004 Imola Red over Black Leather. 6-MT, Navigation, Cold Weather Pkg (the wife loves them seat warmers!), 3.46 Diff, UUC Short-Shift Kit, Tranny Mounts, CDV Delete and iPod mount.
Messaggero
Did you get the 15 rubber valve cover grommets/seals? 11121437395Digging into the valve cover gasket, ignition coils and spark plugs. Wish me luck boys!
I know, should be easy peasy?(Famous last words). Gonna be cleaning and taking pics along the way.
2006 330ci ZHP - Silbergrau Metallic / Stoff Laser/Anthrazit / Alu Black Cube trim / Adaptive Xenon headlights / HK hi-fi system / heated front seats
Enforcer
Yup! Came in the kit I ordered. I sorta wish I ordered replacement bolts/nuts and washers. They get varnished pretty easily. It was a pain to clean them. I know I don?t need to, but I felt a little better knowing they?re somewhat clean.
Here they are about as clean as I?m gonna get them. Below with the new grommets. Used a wire brush and engine degreaser on the hardware.
FCP Euro has stainless steel replacements. Kinda cool but?. Seems a little out of place and too shiny for this engine bay.
ETA: This is cylinder #4. Not sure what this indicates. I have new coils, so no biggie there. But I wonder what causes that burnt end. Spark plugs haven?t come out yet, that?s next. We?ll see what that shows if anything. And all of the coils were slightly oily around the gasket seal and there was some oil around the front corner and on the metal things below the VCG on the exhaust side. Definitely time for this job.
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2004 Imola Red over Black Leather. 6-MT, Navigation, Cold Weather Pkg (the wife loves them seat warmers!), 3.46 Diff, UUC Short-Shift Kit, Tranny Mounts, CDV Delete and iPod mount.
Campieri
damn, i just did mine on sunday - imola sedan, too.Digging into the valve cover gasket, ignition coils and spark plugs. Wish me luck boys!
I know, should be easy peasy?(Famous last words). Gonna be cleaning and taking pics along the way.
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VCG, new plugs, coil packs, VANOS rebuild, water pump, t-stat, expansion tank, upper and lower hoses, tensioner, pulleys, PS fluid flush.... and a sh*t ton of cleaning.
peter
2004 330i ZHP
2005 330iT ZHP
2010 328iT M Sport
2012 128i M Sport
Enforcer
Dang dude! You had a long list of things to do. I usually take a few days to tackle projects. Take things slowly and stress out over every thing! LOL!damn, i just did mine on sunday - imola sedan, too.
VCG, new plugs, coil packs, VANOS rebuild, water pump, t-stat, expansion tank, upper and lower hoses, tensioner, pulleys, PS fluid flush.... and a sh*t ton of cleaning.
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Campieri
oh, it took me a few days.i work slowly, i make sure everything is done correctly. rushing only leads to failure.
that is only about 1/3 of the work the car is getting over the next couple of weeks. full refresh.
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peter
2004 330i ZHP
2005 330iT ZHP
2010 328iT M Sport
2012 128i M Sport
Enforcer
Nice and fully agreed!oh, it took me a few days.
that is only about 1/3 of the work the car is getting over the next couple of weeks. full refresh.
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With all this work planned, does that mean there will be a thread on you refresh? Does this include suspension etc? Inquiring minds want to know!!
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2004 Imola Red over Black Leather. 6-MT, Navigation, Cold Weather Pkg (the wife loves them seat warmers!), 3.46 Diff, UUC Short-Shift Kit, Tranny Mounts, CDV Delete and iPod mount.
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