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Old 09-17-2013, 03:40 AM
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I installed a factory cd changer so I have more options than my radio.
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Old 09-17-2013, 12:35 PM
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Replaced left front axle shaft and seal. The cv boot was torn and not sure how long. After reading all the tips/tricks here decided it would be easier, faster and definitely cleaner to replace the entire shaft.

TIP - be sure to have ALL the correct tools and parts before performing this very easy DIY. And never use a pickle-fork/ball joint splitter to pry out the shaft from the differential. You will damage the seal and be running to the local BMW store (which in my case was an hour away) to get a replacement.
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Old 09-17-2013, 05:48 PM
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Exatly 1 year affter i sliced my tire on a curb, i sliced the opther one again the same day this year.. UGHHHH. have a new one on order...
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Old 09-18-2013, 12:43 PM
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Exatly 1 year affter i sliced my tire on a curb, i sliced the opther one again the same day this year.. UGHHHH. have a new one on order...
Suggest you mark the day on next year's calendar and don't even start your X that day.
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Old 09-20-2013, 12:54 AM
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removed tail lights and sanded off oxidization to clear the check rear light warning - right rear lower was heavily oxidized....
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Old 09-24-2013, 11:45 AM
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Did you have them re-brushed or just strip the clearcoat and clean with metal polish?
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Old 09-24-2013, 11:57 AM
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Yesterday was the first day of Fall, detail hand washed and treated all the plastic/rubber with Surf City Beyond Black (this stuff dries and does not attract dirt/dust). The Maguires Endurance would never dry and collect road dust, got tired of dirty pant legs from getting in/out.

In my book, the first sign of Fall is being able to fill the tank from E with Shell V-Power premium for under $80. Did that too!
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Old 09-24-2013, 12:47 PM
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Yesterday was the first day of Fall, detail hand washed and treated all the plastic/rubber with Surf City Beyond Black (this stuff dries and does not attract dirt/dust). The Maguires Endurance would never dry and collect road dust, got tired of dirty pant legs from getting in/out.

In my book, the first sign of Fall is being able to fill the tank from E with Shell V-Power premium for under $80. Did that too!
Looks great!
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Old 09-24-2013, 01:53 PM
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Looks great!
That coming from someone who keeps their X as clean as mine means a lot, seeing your X at Cars and Coffee Dallas I was suprised there was another spotless X in the D/FW area (most have a thick accumulation of TX dust/mung in the wheelwells/tight spots) . Thanks.

Going to FL this weekend to look at an estate sale, 1 owner, '03 540 M-Tech 6spd MT with under 20k miles (climate controlled garage queen, ALL OE, even tires and wheelweights), family friend, I have 1st chance to purchase. Same silver/black as the X, should make the X pics look even better.
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