what did you do to your non-BMW car today?

happyjack · 03-31-2023, 12:26 PM

so i did a search and could not find a previous thread like this. it seems that all of the BMW model-specific forums have a "what did you do to your [bimmer-specific model] today?" however, many of us obviously own and enjoy non-bimmers too -- porsche guys i'm especially looking at you!

i'll get the thread started with an update on my mini. it's a 2015 that we bought last year with just 35K miles. today she got new shoes! i replaced the thrashed out OEM 15" rims with some motegi MR116s 16x7 wrapped in yokohama avid envigors.

diirk · 03-31-2023, 12:29 PM

Made an appt to get the windshield replaced on my 4Runner.
Not terribly exciting.

happyjack · 03-31-2023, 12:34 PM

diirk oorah. sweet ride, marine!

Burrcold · 03-31-2023, 12:50 PM

Just before the winter hit here in Canada, I replaced the silly big round steering wheel on my Audi RS5 with one from an RS6 (smaller diameter, thicker rim, and flat bottom). Feels so much better.

happyjack · 03-31-2023, 01:07 PM

Burrcold nice upgrade on a beautiful ride!

Burrcold · 03-31-2023, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by happyjack

Burrcold nice upgrade on a beautiful ride!

Thank you!

Juanakillmyself · 03-31-2023, 07:15 PM

Currently about to go buy some new (to me ) 5 speed shifter cables and a short shifter for my project evo 8 that I've been restoring from a bare shell!

happyjack · 03-31-2023, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Juanakillmyself

Currently about to go buy some new (to me ) 5 speed shifter cables and a short shifter for my project evo 8 that I've been restoring from a bare shell!

pics!! Or it didn’t happen!!

heitzke · 03-31-2023, 08:16 PM

I also want to see this bare shell restoration!

I have a longer running thread about my Cobra already, but figure i'll chime in here too. I ordered a replacement rear Viking shock and collars to replace a completely frozen coilover, and UPR sent me two. Success I guess, nice to have a spare if needed.

Might get around to replacing this weekend if the weather is nice, but also have a style bar to install as well. That's been on the to-do list for a minute, but it's a fairly intensive job.

XutvJet · 04-01-2023, 12:59 AM

Took my 2011 Cayman for a drive yesterday morning for some coffee. Car drove fine. Came out that evening to grab dinner and it won't shift into any gear when the car is running. Spoke with my independent Porsche shop and they said it’s either the pressue plate that was installed 1500 miles ago or the clutch fork. It will either be free to fix or around $900 to put in a $40 clutch fork. Ahhhh....the German car owning experience. My M235 has been bulletproof for over 7 years of ownership. This Cayman though....we'll see. LOL

Murf the Surf · 04-01-2023, 08:38 AM

I bought the Porsche Classic radio/nav unit for the Bug as a Christmas gift to myself. I pulled out the old deck the other day, need to tidy up the wiring and will put the new tunes in as soon as we have a nice day to work out in the driveway.

Burrcold · 04-01-2023, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Murf the Surf

I bought the Porsche Classic radio/nav unit for the Bug as a Christmas gift to myself. I pulled out the old deck the other day, need to tidy up the wiring and will put the new tunes in as soon as we have a nice day to work out in the driveway.

I love that the Porsche Classic head units are a thing!

happyjack · 04-01-2023, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by heitzke

I also want to see this bare shell restoration!

I have a longer running thread about my Cobra already, but figure i'll chime in here too. I ordered a replacement rear Viking shock and collars to replace a completely frozen coilover, and UPR sent me two. Success I guess, nice to have a spare if needed.

Might get around to replacing this weekend if the weather is nice, but also have a style bar to install as well. That's been on the to-do list for a minute, but it's a fairly intensive job.

love your cobra resto thread!

heitzke · 04-01-2023, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by happyjack

love your cobra resto thread!

Thanks! Hoping to keep that one fresh, still have some plans and things to do. In the next year or so I'd like to swap the whole supercharger setup for a big single turbo, but we'll see!

Murf the Surf · 04-01-2023, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Burrcold

I love that the Porsche Classic head units are a thing!

Suns out, I got bored so I went out and did the install. Didn't give me the grief I thought it would. Might have a rum in the hot tub now.

Autobacs · 04-01-2023, 04:29 PM

Installed fuel pressure gauge on the fuel rail on my R35 GTR.

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Germanauto · 04-01-2023, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Burrcold

Just before the winter hit here in Canada, I replaced the silly big round steering wheel on my Audi RS5 with one from an RS6 (smaller diameter, thicker rim, and flat bottom). Feels so much better.

My colleague drives one in the same spec with red calipers. Nice looking car.

Autobacs · 04-01-2023, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Burrcold

Just before the winter hit here in Canada, I replaced the silly big round steering wheel on my Audi RS5 with one from an RS6 (smaller diameter, thicker rim, and flat bottom). Feels so much better.

That flat bottom just feels and looks nicer. Have similar one on my GTR.

Burrcold · 04-01-2023, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Germanauto

My colleague drives one in the same spec with red calipers. Nice looking car.

Thanks! I would have liked the red calipers, but the ceramic brakes only came in blue for 2022.

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Originally Posted by Autobacs

That flat bottom just feels and looks nicer. Have similar one on my GTR.

It's so much better! Not sure why Audi would think that a big round wheel would be good (especially for an RS car). It was like driving a school bus.

Juanakillmyself · 04-04-2023, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by happyjack

pics!! Or it didn’t happen!!

Sorry i was never notified of a reply.
Can’t find the pic from when it was first picked up but it was completely bare bare. here’s some of the progress pics over the years. hopefully more to come of it soon!

heitzke · 04-05-2023, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Juanakillmyself

Sorry i was never notified of a reply.
Can’t find the pic from when it was first picked up but it was completely bare bare. here’s some of the progress pics over the years. hopefully more to come of it soon!

Hell yeah, that's a *project* and love to see it. Looks like a ton of fun and i've always loved those cars.

No updates here besides the weather has been killer so i've been driving it a lot. BMW hasn't even moved in a few days, feels weird.

lexttu · 04-05-2023, 11:03 AM

Finally sourced the parts and replaced the busted C pillar trim pieces. Also, she thirsty!

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Burrcold Brigadier General 6362 Rep 4,588 Posts Drives: 2024 M3 Comp xDrive Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	Just before the winter hit here in Canada, I replaced the silly big round steering wheel on my Audi RS5 with one from an RS6 (smaller diameter, thicker rim, and flat bottom). Feels so much better. Attached Images __________________ Current: 2024 BMW M3 Competition xDrive \| 2022 Audi Q7 Gone: 2022 Audi RS5 \| 2020 BMW M340i \| 2019 Audi RS5
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XutvJet Major General 5932 Rep 5,521 Posts Drives: 2011 Cayman Base, 2016 M235 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (-1)	Took my 2011 Cayman for a drive yesterday morning for some coffee. Car drove fine. Came out that evening to grab dinner and it won't shift into any gear when the car is running. Spoke with my independent Porsche shop and they said it’s either the pressue plate that was installed 1500 miles ago or the clutch fork. It will either be free to fix or around $900 to put in a $40 clutch fork. Ahhhh....the German car owning experience. My M235 has been bulletproof for over 7 years of ownership. This Cayman though....we'll see. LOL
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Murf the Surf Captain 21123 Rep 611 Posts Drives: Porsche 993 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Port Carling, Muskoka iTrader: (0)	I bought the Porsche Classic radio/nav unit for the Bug as a Christmas gift to myself. I pulled out the old deck the other day, need to tidy up the wiring and will put the new tunes in as soon as we have a nice day to work out in the driveway. Attached Images
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