I was thinking to create this thread since I bought the car in Feb. It is a German built 325ci with 155k miles. Bone stock, 17" wheels, sport package, HID`s and Harman/Kardon audio :eeps:
I am very picky with maintenance (meaning OE parts, attention to details, following BMW TIS, torque specs etc) and do all by myself saving $$ as possible. I will update with jobs done, descriptions and pictures as it comes by.
Here is a complete list of what was done/replaced in the car. Everything installed is Genuine BMW or OE supplier (parentheses) plus upgraded parts:
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Engine:
-oil service always Castrol 0W40
-spark plugs
-ignition coils
-MAF sensor
-injectors cleaned ultrasonic machine
-fuel pump
-fuel sending unit
-fuel filter
-DISA valve w/ fluorosilicone o-ring
-CCV valve-hoses (cold weather upgrade)
-both upstream O2 sensors
-tensioners, pulleys, belts
-alternator
-upper-lower intake boots
-valve cover gasket
-oil filter housing gasket
-oil pan gasket
-rear crankshaft seal
-cooling system overhaul: radiator, water pump, thermostat, expansion tank, upper-lower radiator hoses
-i6motorworks vanos repair stage 3b
-catless headers w/ Becker Performance catback
-K&N OEM style filter
-Turner Motorsport drilled oil pump nut
Driveline:
-differential-axles seals and cover gasket
-transmission shifter and flange seals
-differential and transmission flush
-guibo
-rem drive-shaft (Powertrain)
-ECS Tuning shifter refresher kit
-Valeo single mass flywheel, clutch kit
Brakes - Suspension - Steering:
-PS pump (LUK LF-20), reservoir, hoses, flush
-rear brake rotors, pads, sensor
-clutch master and slave cylinders
-front-rear wheel bearings
-front strut mounts
-front-rear sway bar links, bushings
-rear upper-lower control arm ball joints, bushings
-ZHP front control arms, bushings
-330i front brakes w/ slotted rotors (Stop-Tech)
-front-rear sport shock absorbers (Sachs)
-front-rear struts reinforcement plates
-H&R lowered sport springs (29484)
-Turner Motorsport lifetime RSM's
-RTAB w/ limiters
-SPC rear camber arms
-Megan Racing front strut brace
Mods:
-secondary air pump delete
-secondary O2 sensors delete
-clutch delay valve delete
-flashed EU2 firmware
Audio:
Deadened doors
Excelon X302
RF Prime 150x2
Morel Maximo 2-way component
Metra Axxess ASWC-1
I am very picky with maintenance (meaning OE parts, attention to details, following BMW TIS, torque specs etc) and do all by myself saving $$ as possible. I will update with jobs done, descriptions and pictures as it comes by.
Here is a complete list of what was done/replaced in the car. Everything installed is Genuine BMW or OE supplier (parentheses) plus upgraded parts:
------------------------------
Engine:
-oil service always Castrol 0W40
-spark plugs
-ignition coils
-MAF sensor
-injectors cleaned ultrasonic machine
-fuel pump
-fuel sending unit
-fuel filter
-DISA valve w/ fluorosilicone o-ring
-CCV valve-hoses (cold weather upgrade)
-both upstream O2 sensors
-tensioners, pulleys, belts
-alternator
-upper-lower intake boots
-valve cover gasket
-oil filter housing gasket
-oil pan gasket
-rear crankshaft seal
-cooling system overhaul: radiator, water pump, thermostat, expansion tank, upper-lower radiator hoses
-i6motorworks vanos repair stage 3b
-catless headers w/ Becker Performance catback
-K&N OEM style filter
-Turner Motorsport drilled oil pump nut
Driveline:
-differential-axles seals and cover gasket
-transmission shifter and flange seals
-differential and transmission flush
-guibo
-rem drive-shaft (Powertrain)
-ECS Tuning shifter refresher kit
-Valeo single mass flywheel, clutch kit
Brakes - Suspension - Steering:
-PS pump (LUK LF-20), reservoir, hoses, flush
-rear brake rotors, pads, sensor
-clutch master and slave cylinders
-front-rear wheel bearings
-front strut mounts
-front-rear sway bar links, bushings
-rear upper-lower control arm ball joints, bushings
-ZHP front control arms, bushings
-330i front brakes w/ slotted rotors (Stop-Tech)
-front-rear sport shock absorbers (Sachs)
-front-rear struts reinforcement plates
-H&R lowered sport springs (29484)
-Turner Motorsport lifetime RSM's
-RTAB w/ limiters
-SPC rear camber arms
-Megan Racing front strut brace
Mods:
-secondary air pump delete
-secondary O2 sensors delete
-clutch delay valve delete
-flashed EU2 firmware
Audio:
Deadened doors
Excelon X302
RF Prime 150x2
Morel Maximo 2-way component
Metra Axxess ASWC-1





