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Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-08-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 18,600
Posted By rtgirard
Welcome to the AW over Coral Club. :thumbup:

Welcome to the AW over Coral Club. :thumbup:
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-07-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 378
Posted By rtgirard
I have the Sport Auto in the 335xi and I do not...

I have the Sport Auto in the 335xi and I do not experience what you're describing in comfort mode. Shifts while in comfort have always been smooth, both up and down through the gears. The only time...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-07-2013, 08:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 598
Posted By rtgirard
Cal, I don't use the diff... I use the...

Cal, I don't use the diff... I use the crossmember just behind and slightly above the diff. It's nice and flat and gives you a nice steady place to lift from. Depending on how high your jack goes,...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-07-2013, 05:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 598
Posted By rtgirard
Almost the same spot as on the E90. It's smaller...

Almost the same spot as on the E90. It's smaller by maybe a couple square inches, but works just as well, especially with a jack with a large pad.

I will attempt to take a picture after work...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-06-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 598
Posted By rtgirard
I bought one of these: ...

I bought one of these:

http://www.affjaxx.com/lowprofile-floor-jack-p-2.html

Despite the name, it's still made in China, but is still the best jack I've ever owned. About $279 on sale depending...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-06-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 974
Posted By rtgirard
Back when we had the 2010 E90, we had a couple...

Back when we had the 2010 E90, we had a couple explosions that were truly frightening. The sound alone was enough to scare the crap outta me even though we never did any real damage to rims, tires or...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-03-2013, 09:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 857
Posted By rtgirard
Lol... yes... fake only insofar as it wasn't...

Lol... yes... fake only insofar as it wasn't initiated by the side of my foot!
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 05-03-2013, 08:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 857
Posted By rtgirard
Very true, however it is enjoyable to listen to...

Very true, however it is enjoyable to listen to the fake rev-matched 'bark' from the exhaust on the 335 with the sport AT in manual mode. Every pull of the paddle makes a quite entertaining noise,...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 04-24-2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 461
Posted By rtgirard
Congratulations on choosing the best looking...

Congratulations on choosing the best looking exterior color for a ZSL 335i. I admit, I'm a bit biased. :D
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 04-10-2013, 06:20 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,606
Posted By rtgirard
Both are very pretty to look at. AW =...

Both are very pretty to look at.

AW = Classic
MW = Flashy

I think both are great, but for our 335 I chose AW. My wife and I really liked how it looked with the black accents on the sport line....
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 04-03-2013, 02:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,722
Posted By rtgirard
Yes, completely agree.

Yes, completely agree.
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 03-25-2013, 07:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 505
Posted By rtgirard
:rofl: As little effort as it take to swap,...

:rofl:

As little effort as it take to swap, I don't think I'll be bothering... ;)

Think Spring!
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 03-25-2013, 02:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 505
Posted By rtgirard
They do, and it appeared on the rears that they...

They do, and it appeared on the rears that they were hanging on by the catch. It's probably not a big deal, but caught me off guard with how much they moved when I pushed them back into position.
...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 03-24-2013, 06:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 505
Posted By rtgirard
A quick note about ZDH (an Adaptive Suspension observation)

Having tired of winter, snow and all things cold, I swapped the 335 back onto the OEM wheels and rubber today. My wife and I grow weary of the noisy Blizzaks and we're ready for warmer weather. And...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 03-08-2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,722
Posted By rtgirard
Still lighter than the E9x by quite a bit. Still...

Still lighter than the E9x by quite a bit. Still accurate, still good, but certainly lighter.

The electric assist can at times make for some interesting sensations with the DHP variable rack in...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 03-05-2013, 05:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,722
Posted By rtgirard
On paper, you are 100% correct and thanks for...

On paper, you are 100% correct and thanks for adding that.
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 03-04-2013, 05:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,722
Posted By rtgirard
Although I've not driven an xDrive car without...

Although I've not driven an xDrive car without DHP, I'll share my feelings on it. The 335xi is my wife's daily driver and she leaves it in 'Comfort' mode 99% of the time. In fact, the few times she...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 02-20-2013, 04:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,518
Posted By rtgirard
Final update: Obviously BMW took care of this...

Final update: Obviously BMW took care of this under warranty and replaced the entire actuator, retaining clips and screws. The replacement screws are exactly the same... steel. Still no consensus on...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 02-16-2013, 05:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,518
Posted By rtgirard
Well, diagnosis is basically incomplete. I'm now...

Well, diagnosis is basically incomplete. I'm now awaiting a replacement actuator as they are afraid to put the same one back on the car. I probably won't get the old actuator back, so I won't get a...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 02-15-2013, 04:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,518
Posted By rtgirard
Hope you're both correct. I don't want to deal...

Hope you're both correct. I don't want to deal with this next February again.
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 02-14-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,518
Posted By rtgirard
For giggles, can you reach up and grab the...

For giggles, can you reach up and grab the actuator body and give it a shake? I'm curious as to if yours is loose since you are lucky enough to have salt-free roads. Thx in advance!
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 02-14-2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,518
Posted By rtgirard
Here's a photo of the break point. It looks to my...

Here's a photo of the break point. It looks to my untrained eye as if corrosion weakened it to the point of breaking under whatever remaining stress was on the screw after install.

Anyone with...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 02-14-2013, 08:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,518
Posted By rtgirard
I think it's steel and it does look sort of...

I think it's steel and it does look sort of snapped... Not sure if the snap was caused by over torque or weakened state due to corrosion. The remaining pointy-end of the screws left in the bracket...
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 02-13-2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,211
Posted By rtgirard
What I find so maddening about this particular...

What I find so maddening about this particular exhaust problem is that use of correct materials for just three screws solves the problem for probably much longer than the 4yr/50,000 warranty.
Forum: F30 / F31 / F32 / F33 (2012 - current) 02-13-2013, 08:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,211
Posted By rtgirard
While I agree that it's too early to condemn the...

While I agree that it's too early to condemn the F30 on the grounds that there are too many cost-cutting and quality control issues, I would say that it's off to a running start, ie: rear deck light...
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