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Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 03-06-2013, 03:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 643
Posted By RBinDC
Ah, DSX, I thought you would know the answer.

Ah, DSX,

I thought you would know the answer.
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 03-06-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 643
Posted By RBinDC
Why would the alternator have to be replaced? ...

Why would the alternator have to be replaced? there has to be a regulating device which determines the voltage output of the alternator. Typically this is done by setting the excitation current...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 03-03-2013, 06:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 498
Posted By RBinDC
Gas station car wash??? Cal, they're putting...

Gas station car wash??? Cal, they're putting swirls in your paint! I don't even let the dealer wash my car. Unfortunately, with the cold weather here in DC the car goes dirty for long periods.
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 03-03-2013, 07:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 498
Posted By RBinDC
Cal, I'm confused. Aren't you the guy that is...

Cal, I'm confused. Aren't you the guy that is always singing the praises of the Audi? Now I discover you drive an N54!

On a separate note, what BMW dealer do you use? My impression is that...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 02-24-2013, 10:47 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 3,873
Posted By RBinDC
I have a 335is, which comes stock with a larger...

I have a 335is, which comes stock with a larger oil cooler. Would I still need the Dinan oil cooler with Stage 3?
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 02-24-2013, 10:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 936
Posted By RBinDC
If the M division knows how to fix the E93...

If the M division knows how to fix the E93 suspension why didn't BMW adopt those changes for the E93?

I have to say, I am not totally satsified with how my 2011 335is rides. I feel all the...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 02-17-2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,984
Posted By RBinDC
My understanding is that fuel system detergents...

My understanding is that fuel system detergents won't affect the intake valves on the N54 engine because the fuel is directly injected into the cylinders down stream from the intake valves. The...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 02-13-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 814
Posted By RBinDC
Yeah, its small change. My girlfriend always got...

Yeah, its small change. My girlfriend always got annoyed and accused me of being cheap.

I would never do that with my 335is. It only gets fed 93 octane Shell V-Power.
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 02-13-2013, 07:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 814
Posted By RBinDC
I used to blend 50/50 87 and 93 octane in my...

I used to blend 50/50 87 and 93 octane in my Lexus SC 300 to get roughly 90 octane. It generally was significantly cheaper than buying 89 octane, which is usually a bad deal.
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 02-11-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,682
Posted By RBinDC
Are you planning to install them yourself? If...

Are you planning to install them yourself? If not, how much will it cost for installation?

I have considered going to FSDs as i am not entirely happy with the stock suspension on my 2011 335is. ...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 02-11-2013, 12:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 865
Posted By RBinDC
I checked the battery voltage with my old analog...

I checked the battery voltage with my old analog multimeter and got a reading of 12.5 volts.

Then I connected the CTEK in normal auto mode and checked the voltage again and got 13.3 volts. ...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 02-10-2013, 09:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 865
Posted By RBinDC
I ran the test last night and the "low battery...

I ran the test last night and the "low battery voltage" icon never came on. However, this is after I have had the car on the CTEK for 22 hours over three days - and it is still charging the battery...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 02-10-2013, 09:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 865
Posted By RBinDC
This makes me wonder how high the rpm needs to go...

This makes me wonder how high the rpm needs to go for the alternator to begin charging the battery. I would think that as long as the engine is running the battery is being charged since the...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 02-09-2013, 03:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 424
Posted By RBinDC
Captain, you have a pot hole obsession! LOL.

Captain, you have a pot hole obsession! LOL.
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 02-09-2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,635
Posted By RBinDC
So those are the lights on my 335is that I...

So those are the lights on my 335is that I programmed off? Maybe I should turn them on again.

On second thought...do they drain the battery?
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 02-09-2013, 02:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 313
Posted By RBinDC
WTF? What kind of bulb is that? How much did...

WTF? What kind of bulb is that? How much did VOB charge for labor?
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 02-09-2013, 12:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 865
Posted By RBinDC
By "radio readiness" I assume you mean that the...

By "radio readiness" I assume you mean that the "start/stop" button stays illuminated.

When I first got the low battery voltage warning it occurred shortly after I shut down the engine but had...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 02-09-2013, 09:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 865
Posted By RBinDC
I have no problem starting the car. Engine...

I have no problem starting the car. Engine cranks over strongly - if a half-second crank can even be called a "crank." Even so, the battery is not fully charged because the CTEK still on the charge...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 02-08-2013, 08:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 865
Posted By RBinDC
That's comforting. The car is on the CTEK again...

That's comforting. The car is on the CTEK again today.

Thanks for the input.
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 02-07-2013, 07:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 672
Posted By RBinDC
Graphite metallic is a beautiful color. I would...

Graphite metallic is a beautiful color. I would have ordered my 2011 coupe in that color if were still offered.
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 02-07-2013, 05:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 865
Posted By RBinDC
Well, so far the battery has been on the charged...

Well, so far the battery has been on the charged a cumulative total of 10 hours and it is still showing orange. (I only charge it during the daylight hours as it is parked outside). According to...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 02-07-2013, 01:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 275
Posted By RBinDC
Tell me more. I scraped both left and right...

Tell me more. I scraped both left and right sides of my front bumper cover against curbs (don't ask - it was dumb of me). I hate to have to repaint the entire cover for two small scrapes, which may...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 02-07-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 364
Posted By RBinDC
Yeah, well wait until those DRLs run your battery...

Yeah, well wait until those DRLs run your battery dead. Then tell us how much you love BMW.
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 02-07-2013, 09:00 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,588
Posted By RBinDC
Isn't a higher charging current is bad for...

Isn't a higher charging current is bad for battery life? Now maybe the difference between 3.3 amps and 7 amps is not enough to worry about since quick chargers typically charge using about 10 times...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 02-06-2013, 04:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 865
Posted By RBinDC
New Battery? I took delivery of the car only 28...

New Battery? I took delivery of the car only 28 months ago! When I took the car in last month for its annual oil change the battery got a green check mark. If I need a new battery seems to me that...
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