What did you do to/for your 1er today?

[Ric in RVA]

Originally Posted by CuteOne35

Steering wheel went in yesterday, bought it off the forums used so the yellow stripe needs some tlc. Anyone have any experience on how to revive that leather stripe since it’s fading and worn out?

I'd scuff it, mask it off and paint it with enamel model paint.


Where did that motorsport emblem come from????

[UNTAM3D135i]

Originally Posted by Ric in RVA

I'd scuff it, mask it off and paint it with enamel model paint.


Where did that motorsport emblem come from????

I custom ordered the front, rear and steering wheel emblems from a guy who makes emblems. You can browse his Instagram: oemcustomz
Craftsmanship on these emblems is next level and really gives your bmw more character

[Gray_Panther]

Originally Posted by CuteOne35

Steering wheel went in yesterday, bought it off the forums used so the yellow stripe needs some tlc. Anyone have any experience on how to revive that leather stripe since it’s fading and worn out?

Mint interior and it looks brand new! How many miles?

I changed the oil today with Pennzoil euro L 5w-30.

I am not a sucker for marketing but that Pennzoil commercial with the M6 having fun in the snow really sold me :seesaw:

[tjswarbrick]

Had to order a new locking mechanism for the ski pass-through. Went to stick a trim board through there the other day, and the latch fell apart in my hand.

[bmw1racer]

Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

I changed the oil today with Pennzoil euro L 5w-30.

Shouldn't you be using 0W-40?

[Afam28]

Originally Posted by Afam28

Looking at getting index 12's if all goes well...
This actually leads me right into a question...

I've searched the forum to figure out the pros and cons of going fuel-it stage 2 bucketless...
So I don't know necessarily need advice there(i would definitely want a bucket)...
I've also read that fuel-it has had issues with their fuel pump(want to steer clear of that...
I've always said that my end goal was to achieve 500whp as reliably as possible...

So my question is:
Can RB turbos reliably get me to 500whp without the need for Ethanol and LPFP upgrade?
(Would definitely need a separate tune I assume, I don't know if a ots mhd tune could do it)

Anything?

[Gray_Panther]

Originally Posted by bmw1racer

Shouldn't you be using 0W-40?

I mean I could, I think either is fine. But isn't the 5W-30 better for summer since it's more viscous?
I drive mine basically april-november.
0W-40 is thinner I believe which is great for winter.

Do you use 0W-40?
I could try that next time

[BMWCCA1]

Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

I mean I could, I think either is fine. But isn't the 5W-30 better for summer since it's more viscous?
I drive mine basically april-november.
0W-40 is thinner I believe which is great for winter.

Do you use 0W-40?
I could try that next time

Being old, I always assume specifying any 0-weight oil is done more for EPA mileage testing than longevity of the engine. Anyone want to make a case for that being wrong-headed?

[Gray_Panther]

Originally Posted by BMWCCA1

Being old, I always assume specifying any 0-weight oil is done more for EPA mileage testing than longevity of the engine. Anyone want to make a case for that being wrong-headed?

Oh geez I think we just opened up pandora's box with the discussion of which oil to use!!!

[bmw1racer]

Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

I mean I could, I think either is fine. But isn't the 5W-30 better for summer since it's more viscous?
I drive mine basically april-november.
0W-40 is thinner I believe which is great for winter.

Do you use 0W-40?
I could try that next time

I'm pretty sure 0W-40 is the recommended weight and that's what I've always used for this N52 engine.

I think the "use a thicker oil in the summer" is an old school practice.

[Gray_Panther]

Originally Posted by bmw1racer

I'm pretty sure 0W-40 is the recommended weight and that's what I've always used for this N52 engine.

I think the "use a thicker oil in the summer" is an old school practice.

I'll use it next year if wallyworld has it. Thanks old man!

[Windy5000]

Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

Do you use 0W-40?

Castrol 0W-40 myself too, you might find the below video helpful, not that our engines ever reach those temps but goes to show.

[nazali]

my dealer changed me actually to the thinner, was 5-30, said that was now recommeded.

Going to the 0-40 hasnt changed anything, but will probably go back to 5-30 as its thicker and better for the valve lifters

Originally Posted by bmw1racer

Shouldn't you be using 0W-40?

[nazali]

I've only ever used BMW grade , whatever it is, 6 years now, no problems, my engines like new, but I change twice yearly, often just a filter change mid year and if the idrive tells me thats on top, so in a year, oil is looked checked and changed minium twice a year

Originally Posted by Windy5000

Castrol 0W-40 myself too, you might find the below video helpful, not that our engines ever reach those temps but goes to show.

[nazali]

bobsoi forum had a great quote, "it doesn't really matter what make of oil you use as long as you change it regularly"

[nazali]

yeah def old school,
unless your living in siberia or texas

Originally Posted by bmw1racer

I'm pretty sure 0W-40 is the recommended weight and that's what I've always used for this N52 engine.

I think the "use a thicker oil in the summer" is an old school practice.

[c0bra]

5W-40 for me. Running MHD and driving like I stole it!

Applied some 303 Fabric Guard to the convertible top yesterday. Hopefully it will stop soaking up water like a Bounty paper towel.

[chris_flies]

0-40 is thicker at higher temperatures and thinner at low temperatures than a 5-30.

[zx10guy]

I'm using 5W-30 on the oil changes between the recommended factory intervals. Only reason I'm using 5W-30 is because a good friend sourced OEM BMW oil for me for free. Have about 8 to 12 more bottles of the stuff. Can't say no to free. Not sure what the dealers use when I have them do the factory included maintenance. I guess I have to look at the work order. I have one more factory service left in my extended maintenance package.

But once I use up the free bottles I have, I'll be going to 0W-40.

[zx10guy]

Had my car ceramic coated with Opticoat just over a week ago. Hadn't had much of chance to scrutinize the results. Literally drove it back to my house, parked it in the garage, and threw the car cover over it. I did drive it on Monday and did a general look over.

During some reading I found this product:

https://www.carpro-us.com/compounds/...nt-500ml-17oz/

I'll be ordering a bottle to have on hand. Through my readings, this product is sort of a game changer for those who have ceramic coated their cars. It allows "repairs" of areas where some polishing/buffing has been done to remove any scratches or swirls on ceramic coated cars. From reading the various posts, it not only allows "patching" of worked on areas, but it also can fill in minor swirls/scratches on the existing ceramic coating. From reading, you can even use this product by itself on bare paint. So far the professional detailers that have used this product have had nothing but good things to say.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by zx10guy

Had my car ceramic coated with Opticoat just over a week ago.

Post up some pics when you get a chance. Would love to see it. Yours is Carbon Black IIRC, yes?

[zx10guy]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Post up some pics when you get a chance. Would love to see it. Yours is Carbon Black IIRC, yes?

Yep. Carbon Black. Will probably be another few days. It's going to rain here over the next couple of days and I'll be out at the beach with my daughter over the weekend.