What Did You Do To Your E70 Today?

[RL18]

Originally Posted by RL18

Replaced engine partitions with new ones, replaced the rear drivers roof drain line that was pinched between two wire looms, then got some inspiration from a member here on a custom intake set up! Ended up just using a 3">3.5" reducer, maf sensor, 3.5" 90, 3.5" coupler, to an afe 72-90099 filter. Seems pretty sturdy now but I'll probably secure it a bit more. Whole lot more room though!

To give a follow up review. The intake seems to be doing really good! Can't give an opinion on power since Its still got a dpf on the other end but definitely getting plenty of air. Seems very sturdy as it is mounted now, still want to add some support where it won't be obvious.

The sound is interesting. Full throttle sounds pretty weird... almost like the turbos aren't working together and are very out of sync. Cruising sounds really good though you can hear the turbo echoing off buildings and nice whoosh sounds when letting off. I suspect the weird noises are because of a leaking vacuum system/ bad converters/ EUVs. Definitely more work to be done.

[sunny_j]

Lowered the X5d with B8 shocks & Eibach springs up front and B4 in rear

[RL18]

Originally Posted by sunny_j

Lowered the X5d with B8 shocks & Eibach springs up front and B4 in rear
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What's the reasoning for mismatching the b4 and b8 shocks?

[sunny_j]

Originally Posted by RL18

What's the reasoning for mismatching the b4 and b8 shocks?

my only options are OE BMW, Sachs or B4 shocks for the rears since I have self level suspension. B4 were the cheapest

[tmvatlanta]

Wash it

[Sophisticated Redneck]

Painting the valve covers with duplicolor high-temp anodized paint (basecoat, color coat, clearcoat) while I have it torn apart doing the valve stem seals....little bit of an improvement

[Swcook_]

Originally Posted by sunny_j

my only options are OE BMW, Sachs or B4 shocks for the rears since I have self level suspension. B4 were the cheapest

That looks great Sunny! have you had a chance to take her for a burn yet? Big difference in the handling?

[sunny_j]

Originally Posted by Swcook_

That looks great Sunny! have you had a chance to take her for a burn yet? Big difference in the handling?

Haven't driven it much yet. Just got back from a trip and I gotta dial in the rear airbag height. Biggest difference so far is the tighter ride and less body roll.

[1er_vert]

1) Is there a protective grip tape large enough to cover the running board area of 2010 X6M?

2) Where to find the Turbo blanket?

3) What exhaust setup offers the best sound? I zip-tied my Valvetronic flaps to remain OPEN. But the sound is still Toyota Camry-like. Megan Racing Supremo, or straight-pipe muffler delete, or quad resonators.... or, even smaller dual-tip cans?

4) How to remove the Galvanic corrosion of the stock M300 dual spoke wheels?

[BXMMMMMW]

Awesome pic of the X6!

I have an Eisenmann exhaust on mine and it sounds ferocious!

[1er_vert]

Originally Posted by BXMMMMMW

Awesome pic of the X6!

I have an Eisenmann exhaust on mine and it sounds ferocious!

Do you have a sound clip recorded? Was it this axle-back exhaust?

[Nooooooooob1]

Changed the heat control valve! It's actually a really easy job and the wife is a happy camper now that her heat works again.

[Nkponder]

Originally Posted by 1er_vert

Do you have a sound clip recorded? Was it this axle-back exhaust?

Google search will.give you all the sound clips you are interested in. Just search your engine type and the exhaust; Eisenmann, Megan, M Performance, Supersprint, Meisterschaft, etc.

I did the zip tie thing for a while, then got plug-in mod with remote so I could open and close the valve at will. Definitely agree that it sounds kinda cheap.

So, I recently installed the M Performance Exhaust on my X5 with the N55 engine (got a good deal from a fellow forum member), and am really liking it! the only thing is that the bumper had to be modified to accommodate the new tail pieces. I looked into doing the Meisterschaft exhaust b/c it has remote controlled valves and sounds nice. FYI, it looks like the Meisterschaft is running a sale of $1000 off. Pretty nice deal!

[Teufel_Hunden]

Wrapped the wood trim in carbon fiber and updated Navigation to Maps 2020.

[bandwagn]

Car Wash!

(Not sure if I'll keep the Blue start button or switch back to the Red)

[Spyro235]

I'm chipping away at my list, trying to do at least one this every other day. Yesterday it was gorgeous out, so I spent some time sitting on my tailgate and got the rear pass inner light replaced. I've replaced both, and both were oem so I presume that means they should last for about another 200k..... I can dream.

Today I think I'm going to replace my parking sensor, and hope it's the sensor and not the wiring harness. Then I hope to wire up at least one of my rear lightbars. I've been slacking on that.

The list goes on: wire other side rear lightbar,
mount and wire front lightbar,
check exhaust pressure sensor banjo,
replace red boost hose
remove active DEF tank
buy and install swirl flap deletes
clean the entire engine and engine bay from the oil that's everywhere
recheck trans fluid/ top off if needed to see if that's where my driveline whine is. I did heat up the trans when filling, and it was level, but SOMETHING is whining and I've changed the oil in everything else.

[BXMMMMMW]

Originally Posted by 1er_vert

Do you have a sound clip recorded? Was it this axle-back exhaust?

Sorry, no sound clip, but yes, it's axle back. Although that doesn't look quite right. I'll snap a quick pic tonight.

[Spyro235]

Originally Posted by bandwagn

Car Wash!

(Not sure if I'll keep the Blue start button or switch back to the Red)

Please tell me it's a touchless wash?!

[bandwagn]

Originally Posted by Spyro235

Please tell me it's a touchless wash?!

It's the winter beater, not a garage queen - but yes, touchless

[BXMMMMMW]

Originally Posted by 1er_vert

Do you have a sound clip recorded? Was it this axle-back exhaust?

Here's my Eisenmann

[Colodano]

Originally Posted by Sophisticated Redneck

Painting the valve covers with duplicolor high-temp anodized paint (basecoat, color coat, clearcoat) while I have it torn apart doing the valve stem seals....little bit of an improvement

Are these installed yet, I am interested to see how they look.

[ryansbmw]

Had a bunch done today.

Spark plugs & coils
Oil change
Brake fluid change
Front brakes
Transmission fluid change