MOD DESCRIPTION: Remove vacuum line that closes a metal 'butterfly' valve. plug removed vacuum line with a golf tee or similar.
In the picture below you will see a metal butterfly valve in the right exhaust pipe, immediately above this is a rubber hose that connects to it. Nothing needs to be done on the exhaust side, as it will just stay open now.
This is the rubber hose that you pulled off of the exhaust, you can see I plugged the hose with a wire crimp.
Wow, I'm so glad I read this. Turns out my butterfly valve was so covered in soot it was NEVER opening! I had to jab it with a screw driver to get it to move :rofl: rumble=:drool:
Mod description: use credit card and slide underneath each letter or number, removing the "badge" then use goo gone or alcahol wipes to remove the remaining gunk, whatever you use to take off the gunk wipe it off as soon as your done using it because its probably not that great for you paint.
Mod link:http:
//forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=594465&highlight=debadge
Nice thread keep it coming. I'm painting Kidney grills and pillars for less than $10, sandpaper, matte black bumper paint, and primer. I may also re-paint the mirror housing.
MOD NAME: E90 Vanity Lights Swap
MOD COST: $2.00 (Lights from ebay)
MOD BENEFIT: Better looks
MOD DESCRIPTION (PICS OR FAIL)
Before:
After:
MOD LINK (other sites/threads that contain a comprehensive DIY or provide more info) My DIY Link
MOD NAME: Trunk Light mod
MOD COST: $3.00 (Lights from ebay)
MOD BENEFIT: More light for the people who actually use their trunk
MOD DESCRIPTION (PICS OR FAIL)
MOD LINK (other sites/threads that contain a comprehensive DIY or provide more info) DIY Link
MOD NAME: Alarm Shock Sensor install
MOD COST: $10.00
MOD BENEFIT: Increase the functionality of OEM Alarm
MOD DESCRIPTION (PICS OR FAIL)
MOD LINK (other sites/threads that contain a comprehensive DIY or provide more info) DIY Link
MOD NAME: Restoring rubber seals with silicone grease
MOD COST: $4.00
MOD BENEFIT: Restoring rubber seals
MOD DESCRIPTION (PICS OR FAIL)
MOD LINK (other sites/threads that contain a comprehensive DIY or provide more info) DIY Link
Mod - Painted Reflectors
Mod Benefit - cleaner looking appearance
Cost - about $10 total for paint, primer and clear.
Difficulty - Easy, just takes time.
Painting the stock front and rear bumper refelctors vs. paying close to $100 for a set (front and back, or $60 for fronts).
I used Metailic Silver for mine. Did three coats of primer, 4 coats of color and 3 coats of clear. Not an exact match, but pretty close. The more Zanio (polish as they are now painted as well) I put on them with the rest of the car, the closer they match.
Sorry but I am at work, but I would like to mention the Red Needle Mod
Cost... a red sharpie, so $2 est?
All in all, take your instrument cluster out, then apart, color them evenly and carfully, several coats, put it back on, best 30 minutes you've ever spent :thumbsup:
I'll try and edit this later to keep it in format with the rest :hi:
So what was the initial purpose of the butterfly valves being closed? now that we're opening them permanantly, will it effect anything?
Also will it work on 320s?
MOD NAME: Painted Brake Calipers
MOD COST: Depends on how much you spend on spray paint.
MOD BENEFIT: Looks nicer than rust!
MOD DESCRIPTION (PICS OR FAIL) : pic:
Six little white roundels, and six "BMW" logos for $7.99. I'll take pictures with the wheel off and post them so you can see the roundels on the side of the caliper too.
I guess technically this mod costs more because I spent about $20 in paint for primer, paint, and clearcoat (plus the stickers). If you get the stickers, you'll *definitely* want to spray lots of clearcoat over them.
why do you need to spray clear coat on the sticker:hmm:, or another idea would be is to paint the entire caliper white then put the sticker then paint over any other color, then remove the sticker then you have it painted
Mod Benefit: Stores my coffee cup safely out of the way when I am not using it and then I don't hit it with my elbow every time I shift.
Mod Description: No Pics - it isn't that difficult. Only works with coffee cups that have a handle that is open at the bottom.
Small piece of thin aluminum (hard plastic?) 2.5" x 1.25"
Short (7") piece of 1" webbing (fairly stiff)
Drill a hole near the top of the aluminum, melt a small hole in the two ends of the webbing, connect it all together with a pop rivet.
Slide the aluminum piece between the plastic frame and leather of the seat (careful!) just beside your transmission tunnel so the webbing sticks out foreward (underneath your knee area). When not in use, store your coffee cup there.
For double the cost, make another for you passenger.
Mod Benefit: Stores my coffee cup safely out of the way when I am not using it and then I don't hit it with my elbow every time I shift.
Mod Description: No Pics - it isn't that difficult. Only works with coffee cups that have a handle that is open at the bottom.
Small piece of thin aluminum (hard plastic?) 2.5" x 1.25"
Short (7") piece of 1" webbing (fairly stiff)
Drill a hole near the top of the aluminum, melt a small hole in the two ends of the webbing, connect it all together with a pop rivet.
Slide the aluminum piece between the plastic frame and leather of the seat (careful!) just beside your transmission tunnel so the webbing sticks out foreward (underneath your knee area). When not in use, store your coffee cup there.
For double the cost, make another for you passenger.
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