[NEfan508]

Car cover
$155 from sun motors PA, including ship charge
$225 list

Going to FL soon, and some work trips, this will help from the birds shitting on the roof

"Kevin" hangs out on the single sprinkler pipe over the car...

Tracking # was just sent today, it'll be here tomorrow (pics then)

[BlacMacJac]

I righted the wrong and put the universe back in its proper place

[tomtea]

M Performance pedals and sills

[Cannondale900]

I did the open pore cf wheel cover and matte red M1/M2 buttons as my Friday evening treat.

[cb804]

Originally Posted by Cannondale900

I did the open pore cf wheel cover and matte red M1/M2 buttons as my Friday evening treat.

Steering wheel looks great!!! Now that's on my list to do.

[NEfan508]

Originally Posted by cb804

Steering wheel looks great!!! Now that's on my list to do.

Me too, I mean (3)

But I have a feeling the airbag will activate then another trip to the ER...

My collection of ER visits from my DIY projects are many

BTW, I'm a contractor, I put on massive flat roofs on complex roof surfaces all over New England but removing an airbag gives me pause, I know better not to F with it

[Cannondale900]

Originally Posted by NEfan508

Me too, I mean (3)

But I have a feeling the airbag will activate then another trip to the ER...

My collection of ER visits from my DIY projects are many

BTW, I'm a contractor, I put on massive flat roofs on complex roof surfaces all over New England but removing an airbag gives me pause, I know better not to F with it

Surprisingly simple.....just unplug battery (leave your trunk open!) and let sit for a few mins before messing about. A properly placed Torx or Philips screwdriver inserted in the holes behind the steering wheel on either side will release a springwire retainer. None of the videos I found do a good job of showing exactly how this mechanism works so the first time feels a little uneasy. Here is a pic of the springwire at rest and then pushed in which releases the airbag. You do have to pull the airbag outward slightly while compressing the spring to totally free it up.

[Daytona_550]

Day two at Daytona!

[akkando]

Originally Posted by NEfan508

Me too, I mean (3)

But I have a feeling the airbag will activate then another trip to the ER...

My collection of ER visits from my DIY projects are many

BTW, I'm a contractor, I put on massive flat roofs on complex roof surfaces all over New England but removing an airbag gives me pause, I know better not to F with it

Take the negative battery terminal off and wait a few minutes before you take the airbag off.

[M2C89]

Here's an excellent video on exactly how to disconnect the battery and install the buttons, from start to finish.

[HazChem]

I’m ready for winter. While I like the M Performance floor mats, I need something a bit more protective for the interior. I thought about going Weathertech but I got a good deal on the BMW mats and trunk liner. They have a small lip which is what I prefer.

[NEfan508]

Originally Posted by M2C89

Here's an excellent video on exactly how to disconnect the battery and install the buttons, from start to finish.

Looks simple for (someone) handy but I know my limits, I'm like spongebob, fine dining and breathing, for me it's roofs and breathing, good @ nothing else...

Seriously, whatever I try I mess it up

Ceramic coat wheels. lol
Oil change @ home. towed to dealer
Mounting winter wheel set. Hand still hurts

Not knowing your limitations. Overestimating your ability to complete a project is just as dangerous as having too little confidence in your abilities. ...

I'm being honest, I'm jealous of all everyone's DYI projects

Thanks for the video link but I'm still going to let a shop do it for me, they also have a great recon dept

[atomsapple]

Originally Posted by NEfan508

Looks simple for (someone) handy but I know my limits, I'm like spongebob, fine dining and breathing, for me it's roofs and breathing, good @ nothing else...

Seriously, whatever I try I mess it up

Ceramic coat wheels. lol
Oil change @ home. towed to dealer
Mounting winter wheel set. Hand still hurts

Not knowing your limitations. Overestimating your ability to complete a project is just as dangerous as having too little confidence in your abilities. ...

I'm being honest, I'm jealous of all everyone's DYI projects

Thanks for the video link but I'm still going to let a shop do it for me, they also have a great recon dept

I did this mod yesterday, it honestly was pretty straightforward.
Removing the airbag was comical. It was more work to lift the trunk liner to disconnect the battery.

I was a little nervous trying to depress the springs but once you feel the push back, the airbag almost falls out.
After that, one nut and you can carry the wheel inside where it's easier to keep track of screws.

There are a few small screws you'd have to remove, some awesome ways to manage that are to make a diagram on a piece of paper of the wheel and place the removed screws where you took them out.
You also can use a piece of tape turned over so the screws stick to them.

I attempted 5 mods this weekend on 2 cars and only accomplished 3. It sucks, but each time you learn a bit more.

[Dav3]

Originally Posted by NEfan508

Looks simple for (someone) handy but I know my limits, I'm like spongebob, fine dining and breathing, for me it's roofs and breathing, good @ nothing else...

Seriously, whatever I try I mess it up

Ceramic coat wheels. lol
Oil change @ home. towed to dealer
Mounting winter wheel set. Hand still hurts

Not knowing your limitations. Overestimating your ability to complete a project is just as dangerous as having too little confidence in your abilities. ...

I'm being honest, I'm jealous of all everyone's DYI projects

Thanks for the video link but I'm still going to let a shop do it for me, they also have a great recon dept

You're overthinking it man

- 9 people out of 10 would fuck up ceramic coating wheels, that's why we pay pro's with a lot of experience to do it

- Oil change at home is only easy with a lift, the appropriate tools and after seeing a professional do one in front of you.

- Installing new wheels is simple but hard work. More convenient to let someone else do it.

Just start with the simple stuff. 3M Adhesive Spoiler, Interior trim, simple coding with bimmercode, bigger screen replacement, diffuser, front splitter or side skirts, air panel intake, learning how to wash your car properly etc. etc.

[MPBK]

Originally Posted by Cannondale900

I did the open pore cf wheel cover and matte red M1/M2 buttons as my Friday evening treat.

If you don't mind me asking... do you have a link to where you bought that CF wheel cover?
It looks very sharp and I want to do the same.

[Cannondale900]

Originally Posted by MPBK

If you don't mind me asking... do you have a link to where you bought that CF wheel cover?
It looks very sharp and I want to do the same.

32-30-2-413-480 is the part number. I did not pay for this part as it was part of my goodwill deal with BMW based on the issues I had with the car and the roadside assistance on my euro delivery.

If I were to buy the part, my local dealer gives me a great BMWCCA discount that often gets me on par with many online vendors. I'm happy to pay sales tax as the toll charge for establishing and maintaining this relationship with the local parts counter as they have helped me many times with parts for older cars where aftermarket or OEM options are vastly inferior to OE.

If I were to order via phone or online, I would look to Brian Keller at Sun Motor Cars, bmwdirectparts.com (Husker BMW) or getbmwparts.com (Silver Spring BMW). It looks like $325-$330 is the going price for this part.

[AZ-Wildcat]

Installed the M Perf lip, looks amazing! Also, HS blends into the sky on these cloudy days

[leftcoastq]

Originally Posted by AZ-Wildcat

Installed the M Perf lip, looks amazing! Also, HS blends into the sky on these cloudy days

How'd you end up getting the additional parts (fasteners etc.)? Order? And did you jack up the car?

Want this and have the diffuser, both of which I want to install myself, but am a rookie and want to make sure I have what I need.

[Conissah]

Unplugged the center speaker late last night. Transformed the entire sound system. Best mod ever, because it was freeeeeeee.

[AZ-Wildcat]

Originally Posted by leftcoastq

How'd you end up getting the additional parts (fasteners etc.)? Order? And did you jack up the car?

Want this and have the diffuser, both of which I want to install myself, but am a rookie and want to make sure I have what I need.

Ordered the lip from Sun Motors (great price and fast shipping), came with fasteners and adhesive (extra $30 for adhesive). Although we did not use the betalink adhesive, they recommended and used 3M tape to make things easier if lip needs to be removed. Apparently the betalink can get messy and is overkill for this part.

I took this into SV Bimmer in Santa Clara. I do not have a jack and have ZERO experience installing these items. Wasn't about to ruin my car or the CF lip, the charge was minimal and took them less than 45 minutes. Highly recommend this shop.

[leftcoastq]

Originally Posted by AZ-Wildcat

Ordered the lip from Sun Motors (great price and fast shipping), came with fasteners and adhesive (extra $30 for adhesive). Although we did not use the betalink adhesive, they recommended and used 3M tape to make things easier if lip needs to be removed. Apparently the betalink can get messy and is overkill for this part.

I took this into SV Bimmer in Santa Clara. I do not have a jack and have ZERO experience installing these items. Wasn't about to ruin my car or the CF lip, the charge was minimal and took them less than 45 minutes. Highly recommend this shop.

Haha damn! I also take my car to SV Bimmer! They are great and very fast. I was hoping to try to do it myself this time...

Would be great to see it in person if you are ever at the GGC CCA events/cars and coffee.

[AZ-Wildcat]

Originally Posted by leftcoastq

Haha damn! I also take my car to SV Bimmer! They are great and very fast. I was hoping to try to do it myself this time...

Would be great to see it in person if you are ever at the GGC CCA events/cars and coffee.

Send me PM for these events! I'll try and swing by