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Old 11-09-2016, 05:40 PM
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Small update - 11.09.16

Parts finally came in, stupid license plate lens were special order...Took 5 days to come in. Old lens were probably original, a little burnt and disgusting. One bulb was out so this will get rid of the 'check license plate light' for good, along with a fresh new emblem on the trunk. I hate seeing BMWs with faded/chipped emblems

Upcoming Maintenance:
[X] License plate lenses
[X] License plate bulbs
[X] Rear trunk emblem replacement
[ ] Full Paint Correction
[ ] Headlight restoration
[ ] Cluster fix (terrible pixel issue)
[ ] Upgrade Steering Wheel

Was able to source a used Perforated ///M Steering Wheel, should be here next week. It'll be a nice change from the sport steering wheel in my opinion. I was trying to source the E46 M3 Steering Wheel brand new, but I must've missed the dip in prices because they have sky rocketed now! Slowly but surely working on the cluster pixel issue. Meeting up with my buddy tomorrow who has an NCS Expert software so he can pull the ZCS codes for me on the vehicle. After that another one of my other friends is able to remanufacture clusters and should take care of the pixel issue for good. I may even put in the grey-faced M5 cluster, the ///M symbol will give it a nice touch (if he has one in stock).

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Old 11-10-2016, 06:06 PM
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Upcoming Maintenance:
[X] License plate lenses
[X] License plate bulbs
[X] Rear trunk emblem replacement
[ ] Full Paint Correction
[ ] Headlight restoration
[ ] Cluster fix (terrible pixel issue)
[ ] Upgrade Steering Wheel
[ ] Replace driver side door lock pin
[ ] Replace front floor mats with OEM all weather mats (toss the weathertech ones unless someone wants them)
[ ] Engine cover lock pins (noticed 2 out of the 4 are missing) - bought 4 new ones
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2006 E46 M3 ZCP - SOLD
2011 E70 X5 35d - SOLD
2000 E39 ///M5 - SOLD
2003 E53 X5 4.6iS - SOLD
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Old 11-12-2016, 05:49 PM
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Upcoming Maintenance:
[X] License plate lenses
[X] License plate bulbs
[X] Rear trunk emblem replacement
[ ] Full Paint Correction
[ ] Headlight restoration
[ ] Cluster fix (terrible pixel issue)
[ ] Upgrade Steering Wheel
[ ] Replace driver side door lock pin
[ ] Replace front floor mats with OEM all weather mats (toss the weathertech ones unless someone wants them)
[ ] Engine cover lock pins (noticed 2 out of the 4 are missing) - bought 4 new ones


I'll take those weather mats off your hands


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Old 11-13-2016, 03:02 PM
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I'll take those weather mats off your hands


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I'll let you know when I take them out. It would just be the front mats (Driver and Passenger)
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Old 11-14-2016, 09:09 AM
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Sorry, I didn't even notice your location, I'm in Chicago lol. Unless you could ship and I would pay for shipping. Nah nvm it's not worth your time.


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Old 11-14-2016, 06:03 PM
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Cluster pixel fix underway, mine are very bad:




I have an inquiry in with my buddy Paul down in NC. He remanufactures clusters (pixels, LEDs, etc). Hope to have the pixel issue resolved in the next 1-2 weeks. Upgraded to white LEDs and utilized grey face M5 cluster should look really sleek.

This afternoon picked up some small parts from the dealership. New door lock pin (mine was missin), new wiper blades, new rear license plate bracket, engine cover lock pins, all weather front mats.

Upcoming Maintenance:
[X] License plate lenses
[X] License plate bulbs
[X] Rear trunk emblem replacement
[X] Replace driver side door lock pin
[X] Replace front floor mats with OEM all weather mats (toss the weathertech ones unless someone wants them)
[X] Engine cover lock pins (noticed 2 out of the 4 are missing) - bought 4 new ones
[ ] Cluster fix (terrible pixel issue)
[ ] Upgrade Steering Wheel
[ ] Full Paint Correction
[ ] Headlight restoration

Cluster and steering wheel on there way.
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2006 E46 M3 ZCP - SOLD
2011 E70 X5 35d - SOLD
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Old 11-15-2016, 06:22 PM
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Steering wheel arrived. Thanks again Adam! Was very lucky to snag this up, it's no longer available. Came in the E46 ZHP 3 series as an upgraded option (I think). I've actually been looking for one of these for the ///M5 for awhile and could never source one. Definitely got lucky stumbling upon this one.

PN#32347906682

Cleaned it up this afternoon. Started with just some hot water and a applicator. Amazing what came off with just water. Then used a toothbrush and Gliptone cleaner around the entire wheel and stitching. Followed by Gliptone conditioner and amazing how it came out. Pictures aren't doing this justice, the lighting is terrible. I should have some better pictures once installed.

Before:


Hot water + applicator pad:


Scrubbing it down, section by section:


After:


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2011 E70 X5 35d - SOLD
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Old 11-15-2016, 11:26 PM
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Lookin good! That steering wheel is quite the rarity.
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Old 11-16-2016, 12:58 AM
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Good looking 4.6
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That looks good, you are making fast progress on your TODOs
The steering wheel looks like new, amazing...

Feels good as every item gets fixed, right? I know this feeling
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