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E90 325i, 200k km and still going strong
Ambient lighting retrofit on E90 - possible?
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Troubleshooting·8 months ago·2·98
Ambient lighting retrofit on E90 - possible?
I installed the fiber optic ambient lighting kit on my E90. Took about 4 hours. The hardest part is routing the fiber through the door panels without kinking it. I connected it to ...
5 months ago
BMW brake upgrade guide - pads, rotors, big brake kits, and fluid explained
Ferodo DS2500 on my E90 325i - they're amazing for combined street/track use. Good cold bite for daily driving and they don't fade on track. A bit more dust than stock but nothing ...
6 months ago
BMW coding guide 2026 - best mods for F and G series
For anyone on G-series, the exhaust burble coding is amazing. It adds pops and crackles on overrun like the M cars have. Works on 330i, 340i, and M340i. Just be aware it might anno...
6 months ago
BMW suspension upgrade guide - coilovers vs lowering springs vs air suspension
Great guide. I'd add that for E9x owners specifically, the M3 control arms (or aftermarket adjustable ones) are almost mandatory with coilovers. The stock non-M control arms don't ...
6 months ago
BMW high mileage maintenance checklist — 200,000 km and beyond
My E90 325i just hit 230k km and I follow a similar maintenance schedule. One addition: the electric water pump on N52/N54/N55 engines is a ticking time bomb. They fail without war...
6 months ago
BMW paint quality - why is it so bad?
Great list of parts! The N55 engine is a good price at 3500 EUR with only 85k km. GLWS!
7 months ago
BMW cooling system complete overhaul — every part you need and step-by-step guide
Did exactly this on my E90 325i at 200k km. Replaced everything on the list plus the radiator. Total parts cost was 580 EUR from FCP Euro (they have a lifetime replacement guarante...
7 months ago
Popbangs/crackle map on B58 - is it bad for the engine?
RWD with good winter tires is fine. Ive been driving RWD BMWs in Lithuanian winters for 10 years. Just need proper tires and some skill.
7 months ago
DPF regeneration problems - 520d wont regen
at 180k km id just do the DPF delete honestly. youll spend 300 on cleaning and it might clog again in a year. delete is permanent solution
8 months ago
Charge pipe upgrade on N55 - which one?
Great cheat sheet! Can you share the FDL values for ambient lighting unlock? I have a G20 330i and want all colors.
8 months ago
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E90 325i, 200k km and still going strong
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Mar 11, 2026
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