My E90 LCI 320d Called Denise

[Mavik]

A few things I learned over the past week and weekend about the installation of the Recaro Race seats.

• Managing the side airbag sensor, occupancy sensor and for the newer E90 LCI models, the active headrest
• Most shops which sell race seats have the hardware tools to cancel out the side airbag and occupancy sensor circuits but for the newer BMW models where they have active head rests, that means one additional item to manage.
• So after installing the race seats and removing my old seats, the shop couldn't figure out how to remove the error code which was the airbag sensor warning light which came on the dashboard and iDrive screen ALL the time
• I went to a couple of shops who had a diagnostic tool and hoped that by cancelling the error it would resolve all of the issues but that couldn't be done.

Finally I managed to get an appointment with Bimmer Coder, our resident BMW coder in the vendor section and he had a go with the car. After an hour, he managed to fix the issue and I am now a very, very happy man.

In the midst before getting the issue resolved, I managed to also find the BMW instruction guide for their M Performance Semi bucket seats.

View attachment PERF SEAT INSTRUCTIONS.pdf

Sample image of what the M Performance seats

 

[adc]

Beautiful ride and great updates bro. Share more awesome exterior pictures with us!


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[FZainol]

Nice mod bro! Becoming monster day by day.

 

[initialM]

Nice ride and mods

What's the diff between HnR ARB and Ultra Racing bar? Do ultra racing hv ARB for E92?

 

[JoeKenzoM]

Those seats are really nice bro!

 

[slyder]

InitialM

If i am not mistaken design and diameter of the HnR versus ultraracing have lots of difference.

Also perhaps the weight of it.

 

[Mavik]

Nice ride and mods

What's the diff between HnR ARB and Ultra Racing bar? Do ultra racing hv ARB for E92?

I think they have it for e92 but best to confirm with them on stock. The H&R is stiffer based on the material it is made but the diameter of the bars are the same.


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[Mavik]

Just did a service on the car today and after trying various brands of engine oil such as Castrol, Ravenol and Liqui Moly, I finally tried out Motul 8100 x-cess 5W-40. Rated as a BMW LL01 engine oil (same rating that the dealerships use) and instantly I can feel that the diesel clatter is a lot less and the engine is a lot quieter. Even my friends who were there with me were surprised that the car was suddenly so much quieter.

Of course when fresh oil is used everything feels smooth so I will report back here in a couple of days.

 

[Mavik]

Found a couple more parts online that I wish I could get them installed.

Wagner Intercooler for the 320d, boasting 94% increase of area size over the OEM intercooler. Great for cars that have been remapped/chipped.

http://www.wagner-tuningshop.de/#product/bmw/bmw-1er/ladeluftkuehler-kit-bmw-e-serie-2.0l-diesel-200001039.html

 

[wideawake]

The wish can easily be translated into reality. I saw a buy now button in the website

 

[FZainol]

What are u waiting for? Go for it and be the 1st in malaysia hehe. Bro whats the sign of leak intercoole hose? I saw u change it b4..

 

[Mavik]

What are u waiting for? Go for it and be the 1st in malaysia hehe. Bro whats the sign of leak intercoole hose? I saw u change it b4..

The leak was at the O ring between the joints. Changed them at Wheelcorp in Setia Alam for RM131. It was a small leak, detected it when I sent my car in for a pre track day inspection.

 

[Mavik]

Finally fitted the angel eyes I bought from E92. Took me a while to DIY install them and of course thanks to my very far hands, I sort of scratched it badly.

Anyway these are night time shots taken with my iPhone. Will snap day time photos tomorrow morning.


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[Prinze]

Bro, was it difficult to diy? Am thinking to do for my e90 as well

 

[Seith_C]

Look nice & bright..haha..white look modern...but why cant see the ring & the round round like crystal that things. .??

 

[Mavik]

Bro, was it difficult to diy? Am thinking to do for my e90 as well

Yes, it was very difficult trying to access it from the top. Most DIY videos recommend that you raise the car, remove the front tyres and remove the wheel arch cover in order to access the light but because I saw other shops changed the white angel eyes bulb, then I thought that if they could do it, I could do it hahaha. I also have big hands so trying to fit in the small area was not easy. When facing the car, the left light is easier to install because there is more space there. It is the right side which I had a lot of trouble with.

Look nice & bright..haha..white look modern...but why cant see the ring & the round round like crystal that things. .??

That is because the iPhone couldn't capture the right exposure even at night as it was too bright. I saw it during the daytime, slightly dimmer compared to the yellow lights and I could see a spark of white reflection on the car's bumper in front. Will try to take a photo under the sun today.

 

[casper909]

Mark what happened to your matte grill?

 

[Mavik]

Mark what happened to your matte grill?

I got bored of it hahaha. Went back to stock look for a bit of contrast at the front area.

 

[Mavik]

Under the extreme bright sunlight today, the lights are still slightly visible and so far it's the brightest I have seen compared to the light bars or modded headlights.

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[FZainol]

How much u get it mark? N hoe long does it take to arrive?