DIY e46TO Days. [Archive]

STALKER

11-12-2006, 05:26 PM

I was thinking that in the Spring and Summer months we should have DIY days. Meaning, that we have meets where we have one person who is very good at a DIY teach the rest of us. I know I would benefit greatly from such days.
Examples.
1. Brake pad swap.
2. Oil and filter change.
3. Detailing
4. Quick wheel swap.
5. Angel eye install
You get the picture.

RagingLamb

11-12-2006, 05:46 PM

That's a great idea.

STALKER

11-12-2006, 05:48 PM

That's a great idea.
You could do the oil change one, I remember you posted a step by step a while back.
We could even have a "storing the car for winter" one now as many of you guys do store your BMWs in the cold months.

RagingLamb

11-12-2006, 05:50 PM

there are many that could do those two better than myself, but if the day happens I'd love to show up and help. but mostly I'd like to learn.

glenspeed

11-12-2006, 06:43 PM

we'll need someone with the facilities to host...but I'd be up for contributing...

ctgazer

11-12-2006, 08:42 PM

somewhere warmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm for now...somewhere cool for the summer :D

Jeff 330CI

11-12-2006, 09:24 PM

Great idea guys. :thumbsup:

STALKER

11-12-2006, 09:26 PM

Great idea guys. :thumbsup:
no no, great idea STALKER, lolol. I crack myself up sometimes. :}: woot

civilian

11-13-2006, 02:52 PM

i'll do the angel eyes for anyone who needs. got the method down pat lol

Qreus George

11-13-2006, 04:21 PM

the only thing I know how to change...is the radio station.. :yak:

j/k..great idea. I'd be up for learning how to do brake pads/rotors.

christyles

11-13-2006, 06:09 PM

i'll do the angel eyes for anyone who needs. got the method down pat lol
I highly doubt that. :rolleyes:

SShark

11-13-2006, 09:48 PM

I just brought a set of headlights with halo/xenon6000k kit from Bimmian. Does anyone know where the red/white plug into?

civilian

11-14-2006, 04:11 PM

I highly doubt that. :rolleyes:

no i really do lol i had to replace one of the rings already

phawx

11-20-2006, 05:05 PM

hmmm I'd be quite interested in something like that, especially being a n00b and relatively unfamiliar with managing my car - thanks in advance!
As far as hosting any sessions go, however, I think you might be able to count me out lol..

Jiver

11-30-2006, 12:17 AM

I would be interested... detailing, oil & filter change, bulb replacements, etc.!

Thanks...

Gordon

STALKER

12-19-2006, 09:50 PM

So when are we having our first one? When, where, how, and what?

I need some Halos put in if anyone wants to volunteer?

STALKER

03-30-2007, 02:38 PM

So are we gonna set this up????
I need to learn how to properly change my brake pads in my Brembos??? Brake pas swap could be the first DIY e46TO day??

2K328ci

03-30-2007, 02:41 PM

So when are we having our first one? When, where, how, and what?

I need some Halos put in if anyone wants to volunteer?

I'll definitely second that Halo install!

STALKER

03-30-2007, 02:53 PM

I would rather do brake pads, but we can see what ppl want.

colombiano

03-30-2007, 03:47 PM

I'm in for either one. Stalker great idea.

STALKER

03-30-2007, 03:51 PM

I'm in for either one. Stalker great idea.
I get them every now and then.
If we had a garage with a hoist, that would be champ. But I think a driveway a with a few jacks is what we are gonna have to live with.

Qreus George

03-30-2007, 08:22 PM

So are we gonna set this up????
I need to learn how to properly change my brake pads in my Brembos??? Brake pas swap could be the first DIY e46TO day??

I'm assuming this includes: fluid flush, pad change and brake service. I'd be interested..

colombiano

03-30-2007, 08:25 PM

cool. we should a set a date and a place all those guys going to the track probably want to get final touches before track day.

sash

03-30-2007, 09:14 PM

Nice idea!
I have not met anyone yet, but I would love to attend one of the DIY meets. I can help with brakes, suspension, fluid changes (coolant, oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid, differential fluid), exhaust installs, basic bolt on installs and such.
I can also offer my garage if the timing is right:
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/4245/bfluidflush2al1.jpg

Prince

03-31-2007, 07:19 AM

WOW ... this is amazing and exactly what our forum needs .... such great wealth of knowledge here ... it would be nice to learn from the experts.

I would love the brake pad day ... it would be nice rotors could be included in that day as well ... for i need to get my rear Brembo rotor installed ... i just have the brake pads on at this moment.

Sash ... thanks for the offer ... looks like you got a nice mini shop there ... and a clean ride!!!

Looking forward to this.
Cheers
Prince

colombiano

03-31-2007, 11:41 AM

STALKER

03-31-2007, 12:58 PM

Its gonna be cold again next week, so we should wait till the weather gets a little warmer I think.

azn_oo1

07-04-2007, 01:44 PM

humm... so what happen to this did everyone jsut give up??

STALKER

07-04-2007, 05:41 PM

humm... so what happen to this did everyone jsut give up??
Seems that way. Too bad, it was a really good idea.

m4play

11-11-2008, 10:28 AM

this is awesome. can we please have a day for 2009 after the winter? I really want someone to show me how to flush the smg trans fluid, diff fluid, coolent, brake fluid, etc. :D

jaym3smg

11-26-2008, 11:23 PM

If this is something people are interested in, and we can get a spot, I am going to be doing my brakes (rotors & pads) as well as a few other general items in spring (suspension possibly).

-J

m4play

11-27-2008, 07:43 AM

If this is something people are interested in, and we can get a spot, I am going to be doing my brakes (rotors & pads) as well as a few other general items in spring (suspension possibly).

-J

that is great. Please do and I will be there to learn. :D

RockerGuy

12-09-2008, 08:38 AM

If this is something people are interested in, and we can get a spot, I am going to be doing my brakes (rotors & pads) as well as a few other general items in spring (suspension possibly).

-J

I would be interested in seeing the suspension work.
I did my pads & rotors, if any1 is interested.

Thanks

Mykh

12-09-2008, 10:27 AM

I'd be interested in seeing brakes and angel eyes installs done, as well as suspension work. I could help with the oil/filter changes.

Also I'd bring my Michelin 3 1/2 ton speed jack and stands so we can get more cars in the air.

Great idea Stalker, let's hope we can make it work this year!