[Bruce24]

Originally Posted by Chris952

Hey all quick question!

I'm looking at purchasing a used 2013 xDrive28i with 66k miles on it, single owner and seems to be well maintained. It's fully loaded with all packages and in the colors I want. The timing chain is currently being replaced under warranty. Is there anything else I should be worried about? My biggest concern was the timing chain bu with the new part it should be good to go right?

Chris, I also have a 2013 28i, BMW issues four (that I know of) extended warranties for the car for the following issues:

- BMW ELW N20/N26 Turbo Oil Feed Lines
- BMW N20 Pressure Switch - Leak Diagnosis Module (NVLD)
- BMW N20 Engine Coolant Thermostat
- BMW N20 AND N26 Engine Timing Chain and Oil Pump Drive

From your post it seems you're good on the timing chain. On my car I had to have both the Turbo lines and Thermostat replaced.

[evilchargerfan]

Performed the "Golf Tee Mod" today (cept I used a screw, because I dont play golf). Now the exhaust flap stays open 24/7 ... handy for those who prefer it this way.

[evilchargerfan]

Also, deleted the exhaust resonator and installed a bottle style resonator in its place


exhaust pipe cutter tool, what a genius idea


took about 15 mins for the first cut


30 ish mins later, its out


the new pipe is 12 inches, the oem resonator was 7 inch. So I measured an extra 2.5 inch on each side of the oem resonator for a total length of 12 inches and made the cuts


test fitting the new pipe out


bolted it down with butt joint exhaust clamps





Sound Clip

[Bowtiefanatc]

Sounds pretty good! Where did you get the new resonator?

[evilchargerfan]

amazon

hard to beat their return policy, handy in case for whatever reason this diy went south

[Marty in NY]

Originally Posted by evilchargerfan

amazon

hard to beat their return policy, handy in case for whatever reason this diy went south

You're in San Diego, can't really go much more south than that without jumping or tunneling the wall Sorry, couldn't resist. I really like the sound, more throaty.

[Bowtiefanatc]

Originally Posted by evilchargerfan

amazon

hard to beat their return policy, handy in case for whatever reason this diy went south

Solid. So just a 2.5” bottle style resonator?

[evilchargerfan]

Originally Posted by Marty in NY

You're in San Diego, can't really go much more south than that without jumping or tunneling the wall Sorry, couldn't resist. I really like the sound, more throaty.

I'll add that to my list of dad jokes, I cant wait to stun the room at our next sunday brunch =)

Originally Posted by Bowtiefanatc

Solid. So just a 2.5” bottle style resonator?

3 inch.

The pipe was a "TOTALFLOW" brand, PN 2105

[evilchargerfan]

gave her a quick detail today

[evilchargerfan]

Installed some spacers. Went with 25mm in the rears, 20mm in the fronts


From left to right:
Anti Seize, Extended Lug Bolts, Spacers, Wheel Hanger Thingee, Breaker Bar/Socket, Torque Wrench, Flash Light


5x120 / 25mm (rears) / 72.56mm hub



Some Before & Afters:

[kevink1]

It was earlier this week, but I now know how to add DEF to my 2015. Apparently the dealer forgot to add it a couple months ago when I had my oil change service, so the 1000 mile countdown started nearly 2 weeks ago. I didn't want to take a 3 hour 100 mile round trip to go to the dealer for this, so I YouTubed, bought a 1/2 gallon bottle on amazon, and a couple of 2.5 gallon bottles locally. Added 3 gallons, and alert went away. Now I can do it myself, saving from what the dealer would charge. (The last receipt from a dealer didn't break out what the labor charge for this would have been. The actual fluid wasn't that much more than Advance auto parts).

What had kept me from trying before was knowing there were 2 tanks. I thought the easy to find one was for just 1 tank, and for emergency use.

[Bowtiefanatc]

Originally Posted by evilchargerfan

Installed some spacers. Went with 25mm in the rears, 20mm in the fronts


From left to right:
Anti Seize, Extended Lug Bolts, Spacers, Wheel Hanger Thingee, Breaker Bar/Socket, Torque Wrench, Flash Light


5x120 / 25mm (rears) / 72.56mm hub



Some Before & Afters:

Looks good! I just put my winter setup back on. I like the more aggressive look.

[evilchargerfan]

thanks bowtie. agreed, it def looks more aggressive and awesome




picked up a ramp / mid lift. I for one am now excited to do my trans fluids










"Kwik Lift"


(forgot to snap a pic of the f25 while in the air, so here's a honda as a stand in. you get the idea)

[McNuggetz]

NICEEEEE

[Marty in NY]

Originally Posted by evilchargerfan

picked up a ramp / mid lift. I for one am now excited to do my trans fluids
(forgot to snap a pic of the f25 while in the air, so here's a honda as a stand in. you get the idea)

I have an idea, why not move near me in NY so I can bring my X3 to your place? Our virus rate is quite low too

[pungo]

Originally Posted by evilchargerfan

picked up a ramp / mid lift. I for one am now excited to do my trans fluids

Cool ramp/lift, I've never seen one like that before. How much did that cost?

When I changed my trans fluid, ista instructs you to disengage the parking brake and disable DSC. I assume since follow on steps involve going through the gears D1-D2-D3 manually, the wheels should be spinning, otherwise why would it instruct you to release the parking brake and disable DSC? I'm guessing with the output of the transmission spinning, some additional fluid gets distributed to places it can't without it spinning

I don't know if spinning the wheels is critical, but without the wheels off the ramp/lift, it wouldn't be possible?

[evilchargerfan]

Originally Posted by Marty in NY

I have an idea, why not move near me in NY so I can bring my X3 to your place? Our virus rate is quite low too

If I did that move, I'm not sure I'd be too excited about bringing the lift/ramps with me, we're talking 700+ lbs of metal!

If it were the opposite and you find your way to CA, I've got cold beers waiting for ya

Originally Posted by pungo

Cool ramp/lift, I've never seen one like that before. How much did that cost?

When I changed my trans fluid, ista instructs you to disengage the parking brake and disable DSC. I assume since follow on steps involve going through the gears D1-D2-D3 manually, the wheels should be spinning, otherwise why would it instruct you to release the parking brake and disable DSC? I'm guessing with the output of the transmission spinning, some additional fluid gets distributed to places it can't without it spinning

I don't know if spinning the wheels is critical, but without the wheels off the ramp/lift, it wouldn't be possible?

I believe retail is $1199, but I picked it off of craigslist for 1/2 of that

My plans were to row the gears and not spin the wheels. If this is a bad idea, I'm not against putting the car on traditional jack stands in an effort to let the wheels spin. If someone could chime in, I'd appreciate it. (but yes, on these ramps, not possible. UNLESS I use a bottle jack and lift it up)

[Bowtiefanatc]

Bye bye small resonator!

[scostu]

Originally Posted by Bowtiefanatc

Bye bye small resonator!

Keep us updated on that....I've been toying with the same idea.

[Bowtiefanatc]

Originally Posted by scostu

Keep us updated on that....I've been toying with the same idea.

It adds a bit more bite. I ran open exhaust for a few days waiting for the right sized clamps (yeah I ordered the wrong size at first, ugh!)

I still want a bit more out of it though.

[scostu]

Added the FCP Euro brake kit with Akebono pads and Zimmerman coated rotors.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...4106879122ktfr

[scostu]

Originally Posted by Bowtiefanatc

It adds a bit more bite. I ran open exhaust for a few days waiting for the right sized clamps (yeah I ordered the wrong size at first, ugh!)

I still want a bit more out of it though.

Which engine do you have?