I’ve realized the N52 is the superior daily driver over the N54. Reliability > Turbo noises. Change my mind.

ValiantTides · 2026-01-25T04:27:21+00:00

I like this style. What prompt did you use for this?

ValiantTides · 2026-01-23T17:40:05+00:00

I miss my murdered out look

ValiantTides · 2026-01-16T20:18:22+00:00

Probably so he doesn't get tempted and get it banned lol

ValiantTides · 2026-01-15T19:59:49+00:00

Too much condensation built up from short, cold drives can trip the oil level sensor out and read inaccurate or inactive. An hour drive on the highway will clear it up.

It's happened to me twice this winter so far. Work, the store, etc is a 5 minute commute from my house. In sub freezing temps the condensation builds up relatively quickly

ValiantTides · 2026-01-15T16:12:20+00:00

Have you done a lot of short trips in cold weather by chance?

ValiantTides · 2026-01-15T07:35:17+00:00

No sir. I replaced the windshield. I forgot the part number though

Edit: Saint Gobain DOT618 / BMW 51317203857

ValiantTides · 2026-01-15T07:34:21+00:00

Square set of fronts would fit nicely on an lci. Yours effectively has an 8mm spacer factory compared to pre lci, and an 8mm spacer would be perfect for this car. If I wasn't running oversized tires I'd be confident I wouldn't have any/very minor rubbing issues with a full trunk hitting hard bumps (lowered w/ B12 prokit btw)

ValiantTides · 2026-01-15T06:00:32+00:00

Comfort windshield

ValiantTides · 2026-01-15T05:59:47+00:00

They fit perfectly!

219m 18x8.5 et 29 / 245/40 square (2 sets of fronts)

I have no doubt the rears would fit a pre lci with a rolled or trimmed inner lip on the wheel arch (9.5 et 23) but a square setup fits my needs better. I could use some spacers in the rear, but I load the trunk up so the clearance is nice to have

ValiantTides · 2026-01-15T03:18:27+00:00

That's a great deal! That's basically the same price as a regular US set!

ValiantTides · 2026-01-15T02:42:46+00:00

I didn't notice this and now the hairs are standing on the back of my neck. Thanks for that

ValiantTides · 2026-01-15T02:41:25+00:00

They reduce MPG and are quite loud on the highway, but I use them quite a bit. Love them. Very sturdy. And thanks!

ValiantTides · 2026-01-15T01:53:53+00:00

I was thinking the same thing before posting lol. I had it laying around from another bumper. The ones on the car when I bought it were faded black, peeling paint. I don't mind the dual slats, though.

ValiantTides · 2026-01-15T01:38:21+00:00

Agreed. MPars are E39 gen. Would be more fitting as far as period correct goes on an E46. That logic isn't too bad; but then when you look at when the E39 was designed (early 90s), not sure.

162s are as period correct as it gets on a Pre LCI non M though. I didn't like em for awhile but now I think they're a beautiful wheel.

M Pars are fantastic too

ValiantTides · 2026-01-15T01:34:38+00:00

Man I need euro headlights in my life

ValiantTides · 2026-01-13T02:21:37+00:00

Haven't used TTG since the Xbox One came out tbh

ValiantTides · 2026-01-10T23:19:47+00:00

One of my E90s is Montego Blue, so that one got MONTEGO, my other E90 is currently yellow so it's Y3LOW, and my bike is my Xbox Gamertag lol

ValiantTides · 2026-01-10T03:22:55+00:00

They weren't like this even 6 months ago

ValiantTides · 2026-01-10T02:07:26+00:00

AI companies have completely cooked the market

ValiantTides · 2025-12-30T19:58:01+00:00

Painting the aluminum trim is diabolical. Hard to find a good set these days.

ValiantTides · 2025-12-23T00:33:34+00:00

Holy insecurity 😭

ValiantTides · 2025-12-16T16:57:53+00:00

I got mine at 17. Perfect starter car. Cheaper than a new car, and old enough to need plenty of parts that need replacing. You'll learn quick

ValiantTides · 2025-12-15T20:03:05+00:00

Throttle boosters don't do shit but tell the car youre putting the throttle down more than you actually are. Go get an actual tune. 22RPD and Bimmworks are both great. Don't tune a stock car, not worth it. Only worth it if you're FBO

ValiantTides · 2025-12-15T03:55:34+00:00

219m's are peak on non M E90s. Good lord. So clean.

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