What Did You Do To Your E70 Today?

boneca · 05-02-2019, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MDeeJs

$28 for the whole kit and 4 hours later, the best ebay purchase I ever made

very nice

9vapors · 05-02-2019, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MDeeJs

$28 for the whole kit and 4 hours later, the best ebay purchase I ever made

So you had to stitch that on? Looks really good!

Nyc Dito · 05-02-2019, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MDeeJs

$28 for the whole kit and 4 hours later, the best ebay purchase I ever made

That looks really good, how does it feel? can you still feel the heated wheel enough?

MDeeJs · 05-02-2019, 01:28 PM

Yes I had to stitch it on, but it's super easy to do it. It feels great because it's thicker now. I did not install it to test the heating yet. I guess it will need a little more time for the heating. The material feels good quality but only the time can tell. It doesn't shift because fits real snug over the steering wheel and there is double side tape in the kit. When I first ordered, they send me cover that did not fit. It was a little short on the diameter to stitch and close the gap. I send them picture and they asked me to measure the 12 o'clock position diameter and mine was 110mm. The initial cover was around 108-9mm so it left me with a gap no matter how much I was trying to stretch the "leather" to close it. Once they knew my size, took them about 10 days to deliver another one ( shipped from China ). The second cover fitted like a glove. It does need some stretching, but this is how it has to be. I was amazed by the result. Next time I will check the 12clock position and let them know before I order it. This steering wheel is going to replace my basic ( stupid ugly ) wheel and I was not in rush at all so I did not care of the wrong size cover and the slow down. They sent all needed to do the job in the kit. Their instructions are for install while the wheel is on the car and just use plastic pry tools to push the leather under the panels.I took it apart to do the carbon wrap so it was easy to do it this way. I hope I can find some time and install it this weekend. I don't want to promote any product or seller, because you may have different experience:
-- Your wife beats you because the steering wheel was not in the car when she needed the vehicle.
-- Stab yourself with the needle and bleed to death.
-- You don't have common sense to follow the instructions... and many more reasons.

FYI if you don't like it or you made a mistake, you can always remove the yarn and start over again. It's just time consuming. No one said, you have to do it in a one day ( except your wife that still needs the car ).

I will soon order another 2 kits for my e90 and e92. Nothing wrong with the wheels, just like the beefier feel ( that's what she said )

9vapors · 05-02-2019, 03:46 PM

My engine cover is slightly damaged at the front, not sure how, but it looks like it was sliced with a razor blade at some point. Also, the silver was stained a yellowish as I think it succumbed to the heat that used to be under the hood. More than anything, I was bored and until I come up with a new solution and against sophisticated rednecks suggestions, I painted this and threw it back on.

Nyc Dito · 05-02-2019, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 9vapors

My engine cover is slightly damaged at the front, not sure how, but it looks like it was sliced with a razor blade at some point. Also, the silver was stained a yellowish as I think it succumbed to the heat that used to be under the hood. More than anything, I was bored and until I come up with a new solution and against sophisticated rednecks suggestions, I painted this and threw it back on.

Very nice! I think it looks good

Sophisticated Redneck · 05-02-2019, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 9vapors

My engine cover is slightly damaged at the front, not sure how, but it looks like it was sliced with a razor blade at some point. Also, the silver was stained a yellowish as I think it succumbed to the heat that used to be under the hood. More than anything, I was bored and until I come up with a new solution and against sophisticated rednecks suggestions, I painted this and threw it back on.

Wow....et tu 9? AND the rear parition?!?! Geez ya think ya know someone....j/k, that actually looks pretty sweet and the M cover isn't has horrific as the N63 as you dont have that those giant heat reflecting air filters sandwiched on the sides so there is plenty of room for heat to escape out the sides and front and back. I still think your rear parition should be dragged into the desert and shot and buried but just that's just me

Autobacs · 05-02-2019, 07:17 PM

Finally got the balls to pull off the front bumper orange reflector lights, I was paranoid about breaking something, and installed the clear lights. Love it!

boneca · 05-02-2019, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 9vapors

My engine cover is slightly damaged at the front, not sure how, but it looks like it was sliced with a razor blade at some point. Also, the silver was stained a yellowish as I think it succumbed to the heat that used to be under the hood. More than anything, I was bored and until I come up with a new solution and against sophisticated rednecks suggestions, I painted this and threw it back on.

It looks super good bud

boneca · 05-02-2019, 07:25 PM

today I put summers back on (it stopped raining for an hour so I took a chance)) sorry the wheels are little dirty for now.

also replaced all my wipers )) its about time! ordered OEM

boneca · 05-02-2019, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MDeeJs

$28 for the whole kit and 4 hours later, the best ebay purchase I ever made

u post made me go for a shopping spree today at Ali Express and I ended up spending some cash

also ordered one of this covers for my daily!

9vapors · 05-02-2019, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Autobacs

Finally got the balls to pull off the front bumper orange reflector lights, I was paranoid about breaking something, and installed the clear lights. Love it!

Awesome man, told you it wasn't anything, just stick a body tool in there and pop!

Yanchii · 05-02-2019, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by boneca

today I put summers back on (it stopped raining for an hour so I took a chance)) sorry the wheels are little dirty for now.

also replaced all my wipers )) its about time! ordered OEM

I'm in loveee

boneca · 05-03-2019, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Yanchii

I'm in loveee

Thank you!

Nkponder · 05-03-2019, 11:40 AM

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Added some floor mats that I'm testing out. I just pulled them out of the bag and threw them in, so hopefully some of these creases will go away. Loving how much they cover and they're water proof.

I have the weather techs as well, but wanted to take these for a spin.

They look good and will look better when/if the creases work themselves out. Wonder how they will hold up over time compared to the weathertechs.

Time will definitely tell, I'll keep everyone posted. For being $100, didn't seem too bad

I have the same floor mats, but don't remember them having all the creases. Either way, no creases now. They hold up pretty well, except the driver's side is showing some wear after a year and a half.

The only thing I don't like about them is they cover up the lights in the rear footwells. Thought about taking them to an aphosltery shop and getting "windows" for the lights sewn in.

9vapors · 05-03-2019, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Nkponder

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Originally Posted by 9vapors

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Originally Posted by pdX5M

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Originally Posted by 9vapors

Added some floor mats that I'm testing out. I just pulled them out of the bag and threw them in, so hopefully some of these creases will go away. Loving how much they cover and they're water proof.

I have the weather techs as well, but wanted to take these for a spin.

They look good and will look better when/if the creases work themselves out. Wonder how they will hold up over time compared to the weathertechs.

Time will definitely tell, I'll keep everyone posted. For being $100, didn't seem too bad

I have the same floor mats, but don't remember them having all the creases. Either way, no creases now. They hold up pretty well, except the driver's side is showing some wear after a year and a half.

The only thing I don't like about them is they cover up the lights in the rear footwells. Thought about taking them to an aphosltery shop and getting "windows" for the lights sewn in.

Hmm, didn't even notice that, but you're right! They're just creased because they were folded in a bag and shipped from China, they're noticeably better already. I think in some heat they would straighten out completely.

9vapors · 05-05-2019, 07:51 PM

Tinted the headlights and tails with some LaminX film. The stuff is self healing and thick. Pain in the ass to get right. Not sure if I'll keep it or not. For right now, I paid for it, will rock it for awhile...

I got it in the lightest color available...

quick · 05-05-2019, 08:35 PM

Looks good... Exhaust ^?

9vapors · 05-05-2019, 08:52 PM

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Looks good... Exhaust ^?

Thanks! The exhaust is custom... you can read more about it in my journal, but it's basically catless downpipes, to midpipe with a crosspipe, stock resonators and then to tips.

95wildtt · 05-05-2019, 08:57 PM

Switched out the 20" winter wheels/tires for the 22" summer shoes...
Maybe we'll actually get some summer weather here now

9vapors · 05-06-2019, 10:56 AM

Already removed the headlight and taillight tint... not for me.

Nyc Dito · 05-06-2019, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 9vapors

Already removed the headlight and taillight tint... not for me.

That was fast!.. the headlights were nice, but I dont really like when the tails are tinted. my personal opinion

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MDeeJs Martin 24 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 435i, 335d, 2x35d Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sykesville, MD iTrader: (0)	Yes I had to stitch it on, but it's super easy to do it. It feels great because it's thicker now. I did not install it to test the heating yet. I guess it will need a little more time for the heating. The material feels good quality but only the time can tell. It doesn't shift because fits real snug over the steering wheel and there is double side tape in the kit. When I first ordered, they send me cover that did not fit. It was a little short on the diameter to stitch and close the gap. I send them picture and they asked me to measure the 12 o'clock position diameter and mine was 110mm. The initial cover was around 108-9mm so it left me with a gap no matter how much I was trying to stretch the "leather" to close it. Once they knew my size, took them about 10 days to deliver another one ( shipped from China ). The second cover fitted like a glove. It does need some stretching, but this is how it has to be. I was amazed by the result. Next time I will check the 12clock position and let them know before I order it. This steering wheel is going to replace my basic ( stupid ugly ) wheel and I was not in rush at all so I did not care of the wrong size cover and the slow down. They sent all needed to do the job in the kit. Their instructions are for install while the wheel is on the car and just use plastic pry tools to push the leather under the panels.I took it apart to do the carbon wrap so it was easy to do it this way. I hope I can find some time and install it this weekend. I don't want to promote any product or seller, because you may have different experience: -- Your wife beats you because the steering wheel was not in the car when she needed the vehicle. -- Stab yourself with the needle and bleed to death. -- You don't have common sense to follow the instructions... and many more reasons. FYI if you don't like it or you made a mistake, you can always remove the yarn and start over again. It's just time consuming. No one said, you have to do it in a one day ( except your wife that still needs the car ). I will soon order another 2 kits for my e90 and e92. Nothing wrong with the wheels, just like the beefier feel ( that's what she said )
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9vapors Major 652 Rep 1,252 Posts Drives: CB X5M Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Des Moines iTrader: (0)	My engine cover is slightly damaged at the front, not sure how, but it looks like it was sliced with a razor blade at some point. Also, the silver was stained a yellowish as I think it succumbed to the heat that used to be under the hood. More than anything, I was bored and until I come up with a new solution and against sophisticated rednecks suggestions, I painted this and threw it back on. Attached Images
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Autobacs Captain 1359 Rep 755 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X6M Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: WA state iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 Nissan R35 GTR [0.00] 2019 BMW X6M [0.00] 2013 Lexus 450H [0.00]	Finally got the balls to pull off the front bumper orange reflector lights, I was paranoid about breaking something, and installed the clear lights. Love it! __________________ 2019 BMW X6M 2013 Lexus RX450H 2010 Nissan GTR AMS Omega 14
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boneca Brigadier General 2000 Rep 3,035 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW X5 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Boston iTrader: (7) Garage List 2013 BMW X5M [10.00] 2011 BMW X5 [10.00]	today I put summers back on (it stopped raining for an hour so I took a chance)) sorry the wheels are little dirty for now. also replaced all my wipers )) its about time! ordered OEM Attached Images __________________ Paradigm Design F96/G05/G06/G07/F85/F86/F15/F16/G30/G11/G12
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9vapors Major 652 Rep 1,252 Posts Drives: CB X5M Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Des Moines iTrader: (0)	Tinted the headlights and tails with some LaminX film. The stuff is self healing and thick. Pain in the ass to get right. Not sure if I'll keep it or not. For right now, I paid for it, will rock it for awhile... I got it in the lightest color available... Attached Images
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95wildtt Need mo $$s 831 Rep 885 Posts Drives: 2020 X4M Competition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Westfield, IN iTrader: (0)	Switched out the 20" winter wheels/tires for the 22" summer shoes... Maybe we'll actually get some summer weather here now Attached Images __________________ 2020 TRM-BLACK X4///M Competition 2020 Porsche Macan 1995 Dodge Stealth TwinTurbo Past: 2020 X3M, 2019 TTS, 2008 X5 4.8 M Sport Last edited by 95wildtt; 05-06-2019 at 09:52 AM..
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9vapors Major 652 Rep 1,252 Posts Drives: CB X5M Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Des Moines iTrader: (0)	Already removed the headlight and taillight tint... not for me.
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