(Part 2) Top products from r/E90

I’d say for the most part it blends in but you’ll hear a bit more vocal or bass depending on the speaker.

The only issue is there are a lot of logistical problems in doing so with this car in terms of plug and play easy install.

Assuming you have the HIFI system with the tweeter (small speaker by the mirror) and midrange(bigger speaker by the door grip) in the front door there are two (BMW propriety) connections on the midrange speaker. Unless you get a speaker crossover or speaker wire splitter, you’ll lose the tweeter (tweeter has a bass blocker, that little cylinder in the wire which acts like a crossover).

EX:
(Midrange gets signal and also passes signal to tweeter 1)

BMW Connection 1 ——->Tweeter
Speaker ———-| Midrange Speaker
Wire —> Connection 2
(2 gets the speaker signal)

*Welp can’t make a good diagram on mobile. Maybe on a desktop this looks better.

A cheap setup for the front is:

NOTE: This is a coaxial setup where all sound is in one place, not bad but the component setup is usually seen as better (what’s in the car now) because it splits the speakers apart creating a better sound stage.

To not hack into the OEM wiring:

61138373583 - End Piece which goes into existing Speaker End.

61130006664 - One Pin which go into Speaker Wire End Piece (you need two for every end piece)

Cheap 4” Speaker and adapter mount

Rockford Fosgate R14X2 Prime 4-Inch Full Range Coaxial Speaker - Set of 2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BF6HWF4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qF4WDb4F28S6Y

OEM Hifi AMP can put out 25W at 4 OHM’s
Speaker above is 30W at 4 OHM’s RMS. The difference is minimal and you won’t start clipping, over taxing the amp and speaker unless you’re at full volume it. Rockford is a great brand overall.

Depth of the Speaker is 43.6 mm

Exact Fit Front Speaker Adapter Spacer Rings For BMW Vehicles - SAK076_4-1 Pair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M755KAD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_IS4WDb4JV45YG

You put the adapter over the back of the speaker sandwich it onto the door. I used the same one in my install. Therefore the depth doesn’t matter. If you front mount the adapter you’ll be at 6.35 mm so lightly over the depth with the above speaker but you won’t run into any issues.


Congrats on the door lock working!!!!

kia ora mate. That car is gonna bring a smile to your face. Take for it spin on someplace like the Tahuna-Ohinewai Rd or even SH30. FYI - BMWorkshop in Auckland are my recommendation. This is what you want to get for bluetooth audio/calling - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009NLTW60/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That is an amazing car for the money - https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2006-bmw-330i-long-term-road-test

You are enjoying one of the better dailydriver BMWs. The steering is hydraulic so you can place the car with confidence and that non-turbo 6 cylinder is creamly responsive.

Cheers.

Sand it smooth (use a block to protect the edge of the flat fender rim), apply filler if needed (then sand again), then prime, then paint. I can go into WAY more detail if you like, I rattlecanned my old Suburban to fix similar damage and had decent success.

This is a great source for auto paint: https://www.automotivetouchup.com/

They can match your paint code, and provide paint in spray cans or mixed to use with an air sprayer.

EDIT: Pick up a copy of The Haynes Automotive Body Repair & Painting Manual. It's excellent, and only $20!

Thank you so much for the post reply, I have a manual transmission and the car is at 140,000 but had a 40k mike transmission in it

For the coolant I found this on amazon, this looks like the right type, not sure how much I’ll need

BMW 82141467704 Grey Antifreeze Coolant - 1 Gallon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QXRA00/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_oty4DbK6CBB1A


For the pump to get the fluids out how does this look?

Slippery Pete Fluid Pump for Quart Bottles - Transfer Gear Oil, Transmission and Differential Fluid with This 5cc Hand Pump (1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CX4XKFH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_vyy4DbB6MA7TC

Here’s the brake fluid?

ATE Brake Fluid DOT 4 SL.6 (2 Liters) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009SNFBV8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hAy4DbVXHJYVR


I’m having trouble finding the mtf it3 do you have a link?

Thanks for all the help

Thank you! I am planning to get a degreaser and clean it. I hope this works Gunk 6868 5L Ultra Engine Degreaser https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006HFM8MA

>Mpow

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00KON1JIA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I use the same in my e90, works great, but like /u/mr-cafe says, you can't change tracks with it. Volume is fine. I use spotify and the buttons are large enough to hit when the phone's mounted to change tracks, so it's not an issue for me.

Me personally for my E90 382i I got SiriusLED H8 Lights for my halos. (Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N5BAWYK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_b2xprktt476Kx )


I’ve had them for a few month now they are bright and look good, the only down side is they only seemed to really light up the inner halo and not the outermost. I was disappointed at first but it has grown on me and I enjoy it now it looks like a single set of eyes staring you down.

I have the Bovee adapter in our '09 e93.
Works great!

Bovee 1000 Adapter

LL 01 is the specification

Castrol EDGE Advanced Full Synthetic "European car formula" is a good one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JGQLZSU

The viscosity could differ based on your local climate.

Important Disclaimer: This stuff works really well, and is completely possible to use safely, but the active ingredient is hydrofluoric acid, which is a skin-absorbent poison if you fail to use proper precautions.

I've used this for about a decade on mine after some really bad water spots just wouldn't come off of my black paint. A local place that the BMW dealer used taught me how to use it.

Paint, windows, trim, etc. As long as you use it right - and safely, don't get this shit soaking into your skin - it works beautifully.

Wear some protective gloves, drop a quarter's worth of this onto an otherwise dry cloth, give it a few wax on/wax off motions, use another dry cloth and wipe it down. Repeat process until you've cleaned your car. If the car is really dirty, just rinse it off with water first so your not just soaking up grime immediately into the cloth. Other than that, no need for water, soap, buckets, etc.

It will also take a coat of wax off of your car pretty easily if you just put some pressure into the wiping. If you grab a good super-absorbent cloth, get it nice and wet (but not excessively ), then use some wet-application spray wax, you'll be able to quickly put a nice fresh coat back on.

I had a similar situation, and I too thought it was the gas cap. It ended up being the Fuel Vapor Leak Detection pump (believe it or not). The DME code I got was a 3220 DMTL, and a 3221 DMTL, which is the Hex code my program gives me. P1434 and P1447 are the relative DTC codes if that's how your reader shows it.

On my 2011 335i, it is located driver side rear, behind the wheel and next to the exhaust. I ended up buying the part on amazon and replacing myself. Probably took 40 minutes from start to finish, not knowing exactly what I was doing.

Hope this points you in a helpful direction!

Blackvue DR500 Vehicle Drive Recorder with Power Magic Pro Power Adapter, Car Black Box / Dashcam (16 GB, Black (Full HD)) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00ECCIZCC/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_WjcQwbC614877

This is what I found https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y1RRRSD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_MF4KDbVNCZHVK

You'll need to check the size of those plugs. Remove all paneling and covers necessary.

If you have an N54 or N55 (2006+ E Chassis), you need this 12 point socket.

Otherwise you need a 14mm 12 point socket.



Although I've never heard of anyone using a 5/8" 12 point on any n54. It's probable it could work. Normal sockets do not fit. Not even snapons.

Here's the thing. You're gonna need a torque wrench.

2006-2009
325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi
23 +/-3 Nm (18 +/-2 ft-lb)

It's the battery in your fob.

https://www.amazon.com/Energizer-2032-Battery-CR2032-Lithium/dp/B0042A9UXC/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1542405558&sr=8-4&keywords=CR2032

Easy as hell to replace, takes about 15 seconds.

You can go with 12mm or 15mm spacers with stock wheels and tire sizes. 18mm, 20mm, or more will likely need fender rolling to not rub in the rear while 10mm or lower apparently require some minor modifications to the wheel hub (or so I am told).

I had a set of hub centric 15mm spacers from Burger Tuning. They came with black bolts too so that was a plus. You can find their 12mm and 15mm spacers on amazon too. VRSF also makes a set of spacers, they are a little cheaper but I can't find them on their website anymore unfortunately.

That said I personally wouldn't recommend using spacers. They are fine for most people but if you drive like I do you will eventually ruin a wheel bearing. Again it doesn't happen to everyone and maybe I had a pre-existing issue I exacerbated but I would suggest just getting the wheels with the proper width and offset instead of relying on spacers to get the look you want.

If you just want to get rid of the bolts then the kit JustCallMeMittens linked makes a lot of sense. I might get one myself! :D