I'm not used to goofy cabin filters either.
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I'm not used to goofy cabin filters either.
Check yer rear subframe mounting points.
I gave the car a much needed wash/wax today! I then added a few things! My friend switched from the chrome/black kidneys to the all black ones so he gave me a good deal on his old ones!
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So my school was forced into a "hostile takeover" with another school. So we will be losing our name soon. It sucks for my small school that has earned a name for itself in the engineering industry to be taken over by a larger school. Saying I have an engineering degree from Kennesaw State University doesn't sound nearly as good as saying I have an engineering degree from Southern Polytechnic State University...anyways...I got an SPSU sticker for my car and a license plate surround.
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I need to get two more license plate screws before installing the surround though.
Teaser picture! My first mod for the car!
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Noice. I want a 325iT or 328it manual. As for the school, that is a bummer. My alma madre went through the same thing. It had a very good reputation, then was bought by what could be described as a B-rate party school. :| I still use the old name, as I was the last class before it changed.
I do love carbon Fiber Danny!!!!!!!!!!
Love my car! It's the perfect daily and just so nice to have a nice car.
Unfortunately this semester is the last semester to graduate from Southern Polytechnic. I have a year and a half left of school and will be graduating from Kennesaw State University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the Southern Polytechnic school of Engineering. That's just not the same!
Such a nice car, I've been thinking of getting a new rd and this or a Lexus ls is on the list. Two totally diff cars I know, I've just always wanted an ls
My car has had four owners and the first two kept poor records. The third owner kept fantastic records, and then the vehicle was sold to me. I finally had time to sit down and go through it all. I figured I would type it all up to have it all in one place and to document it all in my build thread. This will make it slightly easier to check to see when things were replaced last!
Some of the formatting got messed up from pasting it into this thread, but it is still all here!
After organizing by mileage!
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1st Owner Joseph Goldston
07/04/2004 – Vehicle exported from Germany and imported to Charleston, SC
08/13/2004 – Vehicle purchased from Flow BMW in Winston Salem, NC
31 Miles
Vehicle Purchased from Bookie Binkley at Flow BMW
Service advisor: Kenny Starnes
MSRP: $44,745
02/15/2006 - Perform Oil Service and Microfilter replacement
15,843 miles
Owner request to replace wiper blades
2nd Owner Michael Durr
06/19/2007 - Oil service performed
28,167 miles
Hydraulic brake flush performed
Wiper blades replaced
Voluntary emissions recall performed
04/08/2008 – Steering wheel replaced under warranty with another alcantara wheel
3rd Owner Thomas Morgan
Autotrader ad from when Michael Durr sold the car
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09/09/2008 – Clutch is checked for tightness
41,929 miles - Rocker panel is loose referred to body shop
09/12/2008 - Thomas Morgan purchased the vehicle from Michael Durr with 41,500 miles for $23,200
41,500 miles - Pre-Purchase inspection performed with zero issues.
09/18/2008 - Aux input added ($498.42)
42,384 miles - checked DME for hesitation issues. Solved issue
10/28/2008 – Replaced front thrust arm bushing due to wear
45,898 miles - Wheel alignment
Disconnected subwoofer
11/13/2008 – Fuel odor in and around vehicle determined to be a major leak in fuel system from aftermarket subwoofer
46,037 miles - Plastic fuel tank, fuel hose, and two hose clamps replaced
01/12/2009 – Oil service performed
49,972 miles - Replace main drive belt due to cracking
Replace power steering line due to leak
Check tire leak, found nail in tire
Check slow speed rattle. Noise was due to half nail inside of tire, noise may be from nail
08/21/2009 – Mounted and balanced 4 new tires
58,713 miles - Performed oil service
04/30/2010 – Inspection performed replaced:
65,849 miles - Microfilter
Set oil-filter element
Fuel filter
Air Filter
Hose clamp
Spark plugs
Motor oil SAE 5W-30
Windshield washer
Wiper Blade
Wiper blade clamp
Right rear tail light bulb
07/06/2011 – State inspection performed
78,543 miles
09/13/2011 – Performed oil service
81,492 miles - A/C belt
Alternator belt
02/02/2012 - Recall for rear quarter lamp panel performed
85,532 miles
09/18/2012 – Oil service performed
90,819 miles - Replaced Valve cover gasket and cleaned heat shields of oil
12/06/2012 – Vehicle towed 7 miles ($84)
12/07/2012 – Vehicle cranks but does not start smoke comes from exhaust. No issue found
91,662 miles
12/11/2012 – Customer states RPM fluctuation and vehicle shuts off.
91,683 miles - Idle valve is sticking and was replaced ($553.98)
12/27/2012 – 4 tires replaced with Potenza RE970
91,973 miles
01/09/2013 – Rear wheel bearing replaced
92,160 miles - Install rear trailing arm bushings
01/26/2013 - Car is pulling to left. Alignment is fine. New tire is issue.
92,440 miles
02/08/2013 – left front tire replaced due to radial pull from factory
92,625 miles
04/10/2013 – Wiper blades purchased
M3 Legacy T-Shirt purchased
05/13/2013 – brake rotors purchased with Brembo OEM replacement
Hawk ceramic street pads purchased
Front brake pad sensor purchased
Rear brake pad sensor purchased
ATE Super blue purchased
(all work done by Thom)
07/10/2013 – State inspection performed
95,394 miles
03/04/2014 – Oil service performed
99,776 miles - Preventative cooling system maintenance performed
Radiator assembly
Coolant expansion tank
Upper radiator hose
Lower radiator hose
Thermostat Assembly
Water pump
Coolant expansion tank hose
Coolant temperature sensor
05/31/2013 – Free flat tire repair and rebalance
06/27/2014 – State inspection performed
101,279 miles
08/09/2014 – Interior C pillar trim replaced
09/25/2014 – Passenger Takata airbag recall performed
09/25/2014 – Pre-Purchase inspection performed for possible buyer
102,634 miles - Recommended to replace Windshield washer pump (seized or leaking)
Recommended to replace microfilter
Recommended to replace interior A-Pillar trim (sagging trim)
Recommended to replace shift knob (bezel has poor finish)
Recommended to paint shop (scuff on bumper)
Possible buyer who paid for PPI backed out of purchase
10/03/2014 – Thomas Morgan sold vehicle to Daniel Sawyer with 102,800 miles
4th Owner Daniel Sawyer
11/13/2014 – Oil service performed
106,662 miles Cabin filter replaced
03/06/2015 – Oil service performed
115,249 miles
06/03/2015 – two rear tires replaced
119,286 miles
07/15/2015 – Takata Driver side airbag recall notice received (dealer does not have in new airbags)
07/20/2015 – Wheel alignment performed at GTE
120,807 miles
I also believe I have finally named the ZHP: Emma!
She's gonna break your wallet, then your heart. Schadenfreude.
Don't you say that!!
I'm on spring break this week, so I decided to spend some time on Emma's paint! I have to start off by thanking Joe (smokinfastlegend) for letting me borrow is rather expensive buffer and for all the advice on products and techniques!
So far, I've just washed the car and clayed it. Spent lots of time prepping and tapping off the trim! I'll spend tomorrow polishing/waxing!
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Joe introduced me to a clay towel, and it was the best $25 I've ever spent! Way less hassle than a clay bar and you can do the whole car in like 10 minutes! This is what I got: https://www.eagleone.com/mitt
Excuse the messy garage, and say hello to my dog Enzo!