JVB Intro, and a new to me 128i Convertible

Matticus91 · 03-27-2018, 11:44 AM

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He trusted my judgement on the Aliexpress flaps

I must have missed this discussion lol

JimVonBaden · 03-27-2018, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by desertman123

He trusted my judgement on the Aliexpress flaps

Well, they did, eventually, get here in decent shape. Just in time to miss winter!

JimVonBaden · 03-27-2018, 06:59 PM

Despite the rain, I managed to get the headlights done. The instructions and video were OK, but they left out a few steps. None the less, I think they look good. I know they are not for everyone, but my old lights were pretty rough, and these were $200. If they do not last, not a big deal for my weekend driver.

chris_flies · 03-27-2018, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

Despite the rain, I managed to get the headlights done. The instructions and video were OK, but they left out a few steps. None the less, I think they look good. I know they are not for everyone, but my old lights were pretty rough, and these were $200. If they do not last, not a big deal for my weekend driver.

Not my choice, either, but it's a pretty nice price!

I got a brand-new Valeo driver's side for ~$60 on Amazon. I have no idea how, but I did...

JimVonBaden · 04-10-2018, 07:46 PM

Mud Flaps!

JimVonBaden · 04-11-2018, 05:22 PM

New start button cover:

Old:

New:

I'm exhausted.

Matticus91 · 04-12-2018, 11:41 AM

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New start button cover:

Old:

New:

I'm exhausted.

That's different, never seen the roundel used there, how did you do that?

JimVonBaden · 04-12-2018, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Matticus91

That's different, never seen the roundel used there, how did you do that?

E-bay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/engine-star...72.m2749.l2649

Esteban · 04-12-2018, 01:29 PM

That's pretty cool, Jim.

JimVonBaden · 04-12-2018, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Esteban

That's pretty cool, Jim.

I like it, especially because my button is not easily replacable like the 2012+ cars. But it looks cool too, and was very cheap!

You know what they say: The cheapest part of a BMW is the driver!

captain slowly · 04-12-2018, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JimVonBaden

I like it, especially because my button is not easily replacable like the 2012+ cars. But it looks cool too, and was very cheap!

You know what they say: The cheapest part of a BMW is the driver!

hmm, I've heard people say that a new and a used bmw cost the same

JimVonBaden · 04-20-2018, 02:55 PM

Cool sun angle on the button.

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JimVonBaden BMW Cool Aide! 903 Rep 841 Posts Drives: 2011 128i Convertible Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	Despite the rain, I managed to get the headlights done. The instructions and video were OK, but they left out a few steps. None the less, I think they look good. I know they are not for everyone, but my old lights were pretty rough, and these were $200. If they do not last, not a big deal for my weekend driver. __________________ Jim www.JVBProductions.com
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