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2006 E85 Z4 3.0i, manual, US spec. N52 with MSV70 DME. Just installed a 3.0si 3-stage intake manifold with both DISA valves. Planned to flash the BimmerLabs 30i to 30si tune as the next step. Hardware setup confirmed working. INPA, NCS Expert, Tool32, WinKFP all installed and connected via...

Any guidance on how to reinstall this with a new plastic trim piece? Stretching anything into place or guide on where to tape it back? Seems like it would come apart again next time the top folds down and back.

Not loving height of summer with the top down, to be honest! Oh well. Cooler days just kicked in. And...have added a front plate holder :-(. A bit weird, as it's the law in Texas, but the previous owner and some drivers ignore it somehow.

Car Tool Kit Klein Tools 65200 Ratchet Set | $17 Amazon Wiha 79243 | $19.8 Amazon KNIPEX (87 00 100) | $33 Amazon Wera - 5051272001 | $16.8 Amazon Ontario Rat II ON8862BONE | $42 Amazon

Any creative uses for all that space!?

Interesting. Hadn't thought about it. I do feel like I'd rather hold onto what little low end torque there is without it. Did you do it?

Weekend projects Mostly cosmetic: - Swapped out steering wheel - rewrapped from Global Parts UK (eBay) with pretty M stitching (original and replacement in pics) | Arrived in Texas in 3 days | GBP 384.27 - Fabric Wind deflector (struggling to get some of the european suppliers to ship to the...

Misc Wk 1 At Home Parts: Hood Emblem: 51-14-7-044-207-M9 | $55.84 Pelican Parts 2X Emblem Grommets: 51-14-1-807-495-M9 | $2.50 Pelican Parts Antenna Mast (Radio): 65202296761 | $28.39 FCP Euro Front License Plate Bracket: 51117158838 | $61.99 FCP Euro Rear View Mirror (used 99K): 51169134400 |...

September 2025 — Deep Service + Tires Did a big mechanical refresh this month: stopped the leaks, fixed the clunk, replaced missing plastics, and finally added new rubber. Total Service: $9,491.77 Tires: $822.66 (Tire Rack, shipped to installer) Result: Quiet, tight, no oil smells, and finally...

Purchased 142K miles Of cars I saw, best interior, and most straightforward non-pushy seller [Photo on pickup day]

So there are two bolts sticking out of a mount, but just noticed (new to me e85 2006 3.0i), there's nothing on the front right side by the firewall. What should be there, or is optional?