der Mumienwagen; E91 330i Touring
Discussion
MDifficult said:
Absolute stunner! I wish there was a ‘chefs kiss’ emoji.
Appreciate its early days.. but if you ever think about selling it (after doing all the work on it) I’m putting my hand up early!
Thanks, I’m getting there with it. It’s going to be a busy summer just sorting little bits out. Took a while with the 125i to sort the stilly bits out. Appreciate its early days.. but if you ever think about selling it (after doing all the work on it) I’m putting my hand up early!
I think brigs may stick around for a while (famous last words).
Gad-Westy said:
I’m missing that but if trim on my boot latch. Dare I ask £?
It’s £46 full price which seems a lot for a flappy but if plastic. I asked my local Sytner to match the Matt Armstrong discount via their Leicester branch so paid £36. A few bits have gone up in the last year; the alcantara wheel trim has gone from £55 to £76 and the cubby £13 to £18.
Court_S said:
Gad-Westy said:
I’m missing that but if trim on my boot latch. Dare I ask £?
It’s £46 full price which seems a lot for a flappy but if plastic. I asked my local Sytner to match the Matt Armstrong discount via their Leicester branch so paid £36. A few bits have gone up in the last year; the alcantara wheel trim has gone from £55 to £76 and the cubby £13 to £18.
RS Grant said:
I'm a real E91 lover. This one looks like a good base and a great colour combo!! 
Thanks, other than the A/C issue I’m pleased with it. Looking at RealOEM there are only three pipes that could be leaking but they’re long and most likely a complete pain in the arse to get at. buy_cheap_pay_later said:
I admire your patience and tenacity. I’d happily spend hours under one of mine with some spanners, but if I could get away with never cleaning any of them again, inside or out, I’d be a happy man 
The car looks amazing. So much better for your attention.
Thanks, I do normally enjoy it but this time I did start to wonder if I’d bitten off too much! It was rancid and still needs a bit more titivation. It’ll get there though. The car looks amazing. So much better for your attention.
Tom4398cc said:
Congratulations Sam and Mrs Sam on a cracking car. I’m really chuffed that you’ve got one the same colour as the saloon you had before. And you’ve got a manual!!!!
Very best of luck with it.
Cheers Tom. Very best of luck with it.
Luckily it’s gone down well despite the lack of A/C. I’ve got plenty to do over the next few weeks.
Ticked off a few little jobs tonight; her private plate has been assigned to the car since the DVLA were efficient in sending out the new V5. I’ve ditched the front number plate plinth whilst at it.
New Good Year Asymmetric 6’a we’re fitted to the rear instead of some ghetto looking semi slicks.
I checked the exhaust to see if it had already had the hold tee mid and it has unfortunately. It’s way too quite as it is.
New Good Year Asymmetric 6’a we’re fitted to the rear instead of some ghetto looking semi slicks.
I checked the exhaust to see if it had already had the hold tee mid and it has unfortunately. It’s way too quite as it is.
Gave the car a quick wash this morning before it got too warm to remove the copious amounts of dust from this week and the finger prints from the tyre change yesterday.
I then got distracted. First up I repositioned the slightly droopy rear wiper which was bugging me.
I then tackled the headlights. It’s much harder than on a 1 series and requires lots of dismantling.
BMW seem to love a hidden T30 screw just to keep you on your toes. I need to replace lots of the 8mm bolts that hold the wheel arches and under trays in place because they very, very rusty. A fee snapped as well. Joy.
First headlight in.
Both headlights in.
Front bumper on, private plate fired without the stupid engine plinth which I think looks much cleaner.
The car now has angel eyes.
I’ll I need to do now is code the DRL’s in so the angel eyes are on all of the time.
I then got distracted. First up I repositioned the slightly droopy rear wiper which was bugging me.
I then tackled the headlights. It’s much harder than on a 1 series and requires lots of dismantling.
BMW seem to love a hidden T30 screw just to keep you on your toes. I need to replace lots of the 8mm bolts that hold the wheel arches and under trays in place because they very, very rusty. A fee snapped as well. Joy.
First headlight in.
Both headlights in.
Front bumper on, private plate fired without the stupid engine plinth which I think looks much cleaner.
The car now has angel eyes.
I’ll I need to do now is code the DRL’s in so the angel eyes are on all of the time.
That looks really good! Fantastic modifications so far - it’s already looking like it’s in better condition than most.
Typically I sold my walnut trim on eBay a month ago - it was immaculate as well. Will definitely suit this though!
I like the headlights, it’s something I’ve been toying up for mine however mine really needs a full new front bumper which Ive pencilled in for next year along with a bit of paint.
Typically I sold my walnut trim on eBay a month ago - it was immaculate as well. Will definitely suit this though!
I like the headlights, it’s something I’ve been toying up for mine however mine really needs a full new front bumper which Ive pencilled in for next year along with a bit of paint.
nipsips said:
That looks really good! Fantastic modifications so far - it’s already looking like it’s in better condition than most.
Typically I sold my walnut trim on eBay a month ago - it was immaculate as well. Will definitely suit this though!
I like the headlights, it’s something I’ve been toying up for mine however mine really needs a full new front bumper which Ive pencilled in for next year along with a bit of paint.
Thanks. It’s getting there. The LCI headlights look loads better and I’ll code DRL’s in shortly. Typically I sold my walnut trim on eBay a month ago - it was immaculate as well. Will definitely suit this though!
I like the headlights, it’s something I’ve been toying up for mine however mine really needs a full new front bumper which Ive pencilled in for next year along with a bit of paint.
I’m looking forward to the walnut trim arriving not only will it look loads better against the lemon leather but it means I can nick the dash trim for my 335i because these are in better condition. Win win.
Looking good 
Those ZHP gearsticks are so nice, keep being tempted on my E81 then retrimming in alcantara to match other bits.
Can I ask… What are you using to seal the headlights after refinishing the plastic?
Wrt aircon, the pipe that goes up behind a wheel arch and across the back of the engine had failed on mine last year.
It’d gone behind the arch and was sat in a load of road rubbish, leaves, mud, etc.
I had it swapped while it was in with the manifold off for an alternator swap, but yes it’s a faff if it’s that one which has gone.
I think after 10yrs the arch liners, bumpers and skirts need to come off annually for a clean up and protective pass as part of the servicing schedule.
All the trouble seems to start around there.
I assume this has a super crusty rear subframe with that mileage?
Those ZHP gearsticks are so nice, keep being tempted on my E81 then retrimming in alcantara to match other bits.
Can I ask… What are you using to seal the headlights after refinishing the plastic?
Wrt aircon, the pipe that goes up behind a wheel arch and across the back of the engine had failed on mine last year.
It’d gone behind the arch and was sat in a load of road rubbish, leaves, mud, etc.
I had it swapped while it was in with the manifold off for an alternator swap, but yes it’s a faff if it’s that one which has gone.
I think after 10yrs the arch liners, bumpers and skirts need to come off annually for a clean up and protective pass as part of the servicing schedule.
All the trouble seems to start around there.
I assume this has a super crusty rear subframe with that mileage?
Mr Whippy said:
Looking good
Those ZHP gearsticks are so nice, keep being tempted on my E81 then retrimming in alcantara to match other bits.
Can I ask… What are you using to seal the headlights after refinishing the plastic?
Wrt aircon, the pipe that goes up behind a wheel arch and across the back of the engine had failed on mine last year.
It’d gone behind the arch and was sat in a load of road rubbish, leaves, mud, etc.
I had it swapped while it was in with the manifold off for an alternator swap, but yes it’s a faff if it’s that one which has gone.
I think after 10yrs the arch liners, bumpers and skirts need to come off annually for a clean up and protective pass as part of the servicing schedule.
All the trouble seems to start around there.
I assume this has a super crusty rear subframe with that mileage?
Thanks. I applied two coats of the stuff that comes in the Meguiars kit that I have. The polish is dogsThose ZHP gearsticks are so nice, keep being tempted on my E81 then retrimming in alcantara to match other bits.
Can I ask… What are you using to seal the headlights after refinishing the plastic?
Wrt aircon, the pipe that goes up behind a wheel arch and across the back of the engine had failed on mine last year.
It’d gone behind the arch and was sat in a load of road rubbish, leaves, mud, etc.
I had it swapped while it was in with the manifold off for an alternator swap, but yes it’s a faff if it’s that one which has gone.
I think after 10yrs the arch liners, bumpers and skirts need to come off annually for a clean up and protective pass as part of the servicing schedule.
All the trouble seems to start around there.
I assume this has a super crusty rear subframe with that mileage?
t, but the sealant seems ok.I’ll get the arch liners off at some point and clean it all out. The fronts don’t seem too bad having had bits off today, but I’m guessing the rears are another story. I did spot what looks like a very tiny bubble on the nearside, rear arch. I’ll keep an eye on it and get it dark with next year.
The subframe is brand new; it was really crusty but the last owner decided that it was easier to just replace it rather than send it away to be powder coated.
Court_S said:
Thanks, I do normally enjoy it but this time I did start to wonder if I’d bitten off too much! It was rancid and still needs a bit more titivation. It’ll get there though.
A manual E91 330i with the N52 in a good colour combo is a very rare thing and worth the effort to bring it up to scratch. I think you'll appreciate that once the hard work is done and you're left with a well sorted cracking car pmorg4 said:
Looks loads better. If you have LED bulbs in there don't forget to code out the cold bulb monitoring check and pulse width modulation.
Thanks. They’re working fine if I switch the sidelights on manually but I can’t get them to work as DRL’s so it looks like I need to upgrade the FRM to a later one. Luckily an FRM II isn’t too expensive and there are a few places who can update the VIN near me. Gassing Station | Readers' Cars | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff