My 330D tractor

[KidB]

Awesome stuff, loving whats done so far. Keep it up :coolShake:

Thanks Rayzor.
I want to keep the looks / interior as OEM as possible but just a few touches here and there to give it the edge.

Let me know where you getting the door handle from. I also need to do mine :smashScreen:

PM Sent

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hey KidB, loving the updates bro!

And while i am loving it, i have the BMC Perf filter for this car after i sold my 320d, have a think about it?

:cartel:

Thanks man, I hope to never stop updating.

:YesNo: Do not tempt me! I am in a very money spending mood at the moment and I need to stop before the bank calls me.

PS : I will still think about it :skit:

 

[AshG108]

Awesome stuff, loving whats done so far. Keep it up :coolShake:

Thanks Rayzor.
I want to keep the looks / interior as OEM as possible but just a few touches here and there to give it the edge.

Let me know where you getting the door handle from. I also need to do mine :smashScreen:

PM Sent

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hey KidB, loving the updates bro!

And while i am loving it, i have the BMC Perf filter for this car after i sold my 320d, have a think about it?

:cartel:

Thanks man, I hope to never stop updating.

:YesNo: Do not tempt me! I am in a very money spending mood at the moment and I need to stop before the bank calls me.

PS : I will still think about it :skit:

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Shot man, lol, no pressure. If you say keep it for you...i will. i got roofracks for your car too since you in the mood to spend :roflol::roflol::roflol:

 

[KidB]

Awesome stuff, loving whats done so far. Keep it up :coolShake:

Thanks Rayzor.
I want to keep the looks / interior as OEM as possible but just a few touches here and there to give it the edge.

Let me know where you getting the door handle from. I also need to do mine :smashScreen:

PM Sent

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hey KidB, loving the updates bro!

And while i am loving it, i have the BMC Perf filter for this car after i sold my 320d, have a think about it?

:cartel:

Thanks man, I hope to never stop updating.

:YesNo: Do not tempt me! I am in a very money spending mood at the moment and I need to stop before the bank calls me.

PS : I will still think about it :skit:

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Shot man, lol, no pressure. If you say keep it for you...i will. i got roofracks for your car too since you in the mood to spend :roflol::roflol::roflol:

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BMC Filter + Roof Racks = The Ultimate Sleeper Car :roflol:

Let me get used to my current mods and when I am ready I will talk to you.

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

Shot man, lol, no pressure. If you say keep it for you...i will. i got roofracks for your car too since you in the mood to spend :roflol::roflol::roflol:

As per his thread on these, it even comes with the tool (him) :tiptoe:

 

[KidB]

Shot man, lol, no pressure. If you say keep it for you...i will. i got roofracks for your car too since you in the mood to spend :roflol::roflol::roflol:

As per his thread on these, it even comes with the tool (him) :tiptoe:

I'd be interested in the tool, only if sold separately :roflol:

 

[AshG108]

Shot man, lol, no pressure. If you say keep it for you...i will. i got roofracks for your car too since you in the mood to spend :roflol::roflol::roflol:

As per his thread on these, it even comes with the tool (him) :tiptoe:

Jou vetkoek!!!


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[Sabretooth tiger]

:biglol:

 

[AshG108]

Shot man, lol, no pressure. If you say keep it for you...i will. i got roofracks for your car too since you in the mood to spend :roflol::roflol::roflol:

As per his thread on these, it even comes with the tool (him) :tiptoe:

I'd be interested in the tool, only if sold separately :roflol:

This oke Sabre needs some jamaled Beans curry..eish!

But he is right, roofracks come with the tool :roflol::roflol:

 

[KidB]

Updated + Sorted list

• De-dpf + EGR delete via software [Done at 140'504kms]
• Freeflow rear silencer + better tailpipes [Done]
• Steering wheel trim refurb [Done]
• Mobility Kit [Done]
• Shield Diesel Injector Cleaner [Done at 140'598kms]
• VPS (Full Bonnet, Full Fenders, Full Front Bumper, Headlights + Fogs + Door sill + Boot sill [Done]
• Detailing [Done]
  
• The vent tabs are broken off so they need replacing [Ordered]
• Wheels need refurbishment
• Rim skins
• Upgrade the sound
• New Discs + pads all around + brake pad sensors [In Progress]
• 335i intercooler [Sourced, need to fit]
• Radio LCD (dead pixels)
• Bonnet heat shield needs replacing
• Passenger arm rest needs replacing
• The leather on the driver side bolster is worn and needs replacing
• The leather on the drivers seat needs to be tightened
• Front floor mats are worn and need replacing
• Bluetooth retrofit (The car has bluetooth preparation)
• AC fan control buttons are worn
• Gearbox service
• Sunroof maintenence
• Rear windscreen rubber
• Greasing doors
• Crank dampener pulley needs replacing (hasn't failed yet

Now for some pics

VPS Pics

Interior and exterior detailing

I am more than ecstatic with the detailing performed by VPS Randburg. A big thank you to Lavan and his team :ty::ty::ty::ty:

The 3 areas that impressed me the most are the roof lining - it was marked before but now looks brand new.
The steering wheel - it was shiny and hard to the touch, now its supple and soft.
The dash, it has levelled up on brightness and freshens up the interior beautifully.

Everyone who has seen the car after detailing cannot believe the year model or mileage!

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Now on to more areas that need maintenance.
If anyone has any idea howto to repair the following, please let me know

Sunroof - I hope it is not too late to save the rubber / trim :YesNo:

I was thinking of just joining the rear windscreen rubber seal with some black silicone :YesNo: ?

And for my final trick, my refurbed steering wheel trim

Before

The left side by the radio controls irritated me the most. The steering was wrapped in vinyl, but the job was not that great and it had to go.
Also, I hate youtube DIY guides, the reason is that they are not DIY-ers but professionals! I really struggled to get the trim off and have a new found respect for people who DIY. It is one thing reading and understanding howto do something but a completely different beast when you try it for yourself.

I sanded down the trim and used a 2 in 1 Rust-Oleum paint flat back sourced from Builders. I also sanded with 600 grit water paper.

With the vinyl on

After taking out the vinyl

After sanding

After final coat - 5 coats in total

I can still see the lines where the old material has not come of yet so I am not 100% happy with this and may have to redo in the future. However It is 1000 x better than the shiny pimped out vinyl that was on before. All in all I am happy i did this!

 

[deanbenn]

Coming along very nicely!! raise:

 

[Rayzor]

Coming along nicely :clapper:

 

[KidB]

Coming along very nicely!! raise:

Thanks man. If I didn't have to update my blog, progress would be painstakingly slow.

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Coming along nicely :clapper:

Thanks Rayzor, Hope I never slow down

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Scrap yard shopping list for tomorrow

1. B 51 48 7 059 260 - Bonnet insulation
2. Carpets / Mats
3. Bluetooth ULF
4. Bluetooth aerial
5. ULF Bracket
6. Microphone

 

[michael.joseph]

YOH....

This guy doesn't waste time.

Nice work bro


:clapper:


She's looking amazing

 

[KidB]

YOH....

This guy doesn't waste time.

Nice work bro


:clapper:


She's looking amazing

Thanks Michael.
Gota strike while the iron is hot or in my case while there is still money in the bank account.

 

[KidB]

Minor updates

• De-dpf + EGR delete via software [Done at 140'504kms]
• Freeflow rear silencer + better tailpipes [Done]
• Steering wheel trim refurb [Done]
• Mobility Kit [Done]
• Shield Diesel Injector Cleaner [Done at 140'598kms]
• VPS (Full Bonnet, Full Fenders, Full Front Bumper, Headlights + Fogs + Door sill + Boot sill [Done]
• Detailing [Done]
• Passenger arm rest needs replacing [Done - thanks to Adi for his excellent hot glue gun tip in the DIY section]
• Bluetooth retrofit (The car has bluetooth preparation) [Done - thanks to Gert for his amazing knowledge on everything!]
  
• Front Discs + Front pads [Fitting 08/10/2016]
• 335i intercooler upgrade [Fitting 08/10/2016]
• Axis brake guide bushings Front [Fitting 08/10/2016]
• Crank dampener pulley needs replacing (hasn't failed yet)
• Air filter change
• Rear Discs + Rear pads + brake pad sensors
• Axis brake guide bushings Rear
• Radio LCD (dead pixels)
• The leather on the driver side bolster is worn and needs replacing
• The leather on the drivers seat needs to be tightened
• Front floor mats are worn and need refurbishment
• AC fan control buttons are worn
• Gearbox service
• Sunroof maintanence
• Rear windscreen rubber
• Greasing doors
• Bonnet heat shield needs replacing
• CF mirror covers
• CF boot spoiler
• The vent tabs are broken off so they need replacing [Ordered]
• Wheels refurbishment
• Rim skins
• Upgrade the sound

Pics of the updates

Door handle before

Door handle after

Bluetooth working
I am so happy with this. It made such a huge difference when I had it on the M3 that I cannot live without it...ever! Thanks Gert :clapper: :coolShake: raise:

 

[Keithan@RKmotion]

:blowheart::blowheart::blowheart::blowheart:
Blue Water Metallic with Msport... Love it!

Looks gud boet!

 

[KidB]

Updates

De-dpf + EGR delete via software [Done at 140'504kms]
Freeflow rear silencer + better tailpipes [Done]
Steering wheel trim refurb [Done]
Mobility Kit [Done]
Shield Diesel Injector Cleaner [Done at 140'598kms]
VPS (Full Bonnet, Full Fenders, Full Front Bumper, Headlights + Fogs + Door sill + Boot sill [Done]
Detailing [Done]
Passenger arm rest needs replacing [Done - thanks to Adi for his excellent hot glue gun tip in the DIY section]
Bluetooth retrofit (The car has bluetooth preparation) [Done - thanks to Gert for his amazing knowledge on everything!]
Swag OEM replacement Front Discs + Textar OEM replacement Front pads + OEM pad sensor [Done at 142'990kms] 15/10/2016]
Axis brake guide bushings Front [Done on 08/10/2016]

335i intercooler upgrade
Crank dampener pulley needs replacing (hasn't failed yet)
Air filter change
Rear Discs + Rear pads + brake pad sensors
Axis brake guide bushings Rear
Radio LCD (dead pixels)
The leather on the driver side bolster is worn and needs replacing
The leather on the drivers seat needs to be tightened
Front floor mats are worn and need refurbishment
AC fan control buttons are worn
Gearbox service
Sunroof maintanence
Rear windscreen rubber
Greasing doors
Bonnet heat shield needs replacing
CF mirror covers
CF boot spoiler
The vent tabs are broken off so they need replacing [Ordered]
Wheels refurbishment
Rim skins
Upgrade the sound

Pics of the updates

Brake Guide Bushings installed

New vs Old Discs

Shiny new discs with old dirty wheel

I must say that this mechanical DIY was easier than all of the cosmetic DIY's I have done thus far (installing the BT mic, removing the steering trim, replacing the door grab handle).
The one thing that I could not get right is adjusting the handbrake. I found the star wheel and kept on turning it but it refused to lock the wheels. I will investigate further when I replace the rear discs.

 

[michael.joseph]

Lovely work on that door handle. Looks brand new

:clapper:

 

[Sabretooth tiger]

Having seen this car in person yesterday, I'm seriously jealous. Car is hot Kidhar. :clapper:

 

[KidB]

Got my climate control decals from the US of A today. Shipped them through aramex global shopper at a cost of R175. Planning to fit the fan decal on this weekend.

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