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Ipad motorized mod for bmw x3 e83
Posted: 17th August 2016 by viljem_r in BMW X3 e83, Cars,bikes, vehicles, StartTags: bmw, bmw e83, bmw x3, DIY, e83, headunit, ipad, ipad mini
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How to clean dpf/fap filter
Posted: 15th July 2016 by viljem_r in BMW X3 e83, Cars,bikes, vehicles, Garage, StartTags: bmw, DIY, dpf, dpl clean, fap, fap clean, garage, vrcustoms
Here is how simple you can clean “pain in the ass” DPF/FAP filter at home simple. You can call him money eater, engine destroyer, pain in the ass, shit.. š
DPF/FAP cleaning with DPF cleaner
Posted: 22nd April 2016 by viljem_r in BMW X3 e83, Cars,bikes, vehicles, Garage, Start, Technical stuffTags: bmw, bmw dpf, bmw e83, bmw x3, cartechnic, cartechnic dpf cleaner, DIY, dpf, dpf cleaner, dpf regeneration, fap, fap cleaner, m47
Engine suddenlly started losing perfomance, hesitating not running smoothly. I connected obd tester and found that DPF or FAP filter was jammed. I checked my options on a web and found out that the cheapest way is to try with cleaner in a can. All other options are professional and require spray guns and other […]
Installing backup camera in BMW x3 e83
Posted: 19th April 2016 by viljem_r in BMW X3 e83, Cars,bikes, vehicles, Garage, StartTags: 2 din bmw x3, bmw, bmw x3, camera, DIY, e83, garage, vrcustoms, x3, x3 backup camera
After I replaced headunit,speakers and installed amplifier it was time for backup camera. I bought wireless kit and camera, because my old was not suitable for mounting it anywhere on my x3. I must say that wireless kit works great.Ā It should be easy install, as always things complicate. One of the biggest […]
Installing amplifier in BMW x3 e83
Posted: 30th March 2016 by viljem_r in BMW X3 e83, Cars,bikes, vehicles, Garage, StartTags: amplifier, bmw, bmw e83, bmw x3, bmw x3 2 din, DIY, garage, project, shop, sound system, speakers
In bmw x3 stock sound system is crap. I already replaced all speakers and on an easter sunday I decided to install amp.Ā I already had it from previous car with all cables and other stuff I needed. There are several options where you wanna install it. I decided to install in it trunks floor. […]
BMW floor speaker replacement
Posted: 4th March 2016 by viljem_r in BMW X3 e83, Cars,bikes, vehicles, Garage, StartTags: bmw, car audio, floor speakers, garage, hertz, speakers, vrcustoms
I had pair of 16 cm very quaility Hertz speakers in my closet.Ā Since BMW car audio system is crap and I didn’t find proper space for speakers in door I installed it in floor. First disconnect battery, because if you won’t your airbag light couldĀ turn on on dash. You need to remove the […]
Bmw X3 front door speaker replacement
Posted: 15th February 2016 by viljem_r in BMW X3 e83, Cars,bikes, vehicles, Garage, StartTags: bmw, bmw x3, door speakers, e83, headunit, renegade, renegade speakers, speakers, workshop, x3
I was so tired of stock audio system in Bmw. Bmw should have better speaker in his cars. I already replaced headunit with 2 din unit. Now it was time to upgrade door speakers. I bought cheap renegadeĀ rx 42 4 inch, 10 cm speakers.They costed me 20 eur. http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/assets/ImageGen/Medium/Renegade_RX42.jpg You can check more […]
Bmw preheating unit repair-glow plug relay
Posted: 1st December 2015 by viljem_r in BMW X3 e83, Cars,bikes, vehicles, Garage, StartTags: beru, bmw, car repair, diesel, DIY, e46, e60, e83, e90, e91, glow plug, glow plug relay, inpa, m47, preheating module, preheating unit, show, solder
There a lot of BMW diesel with that faulty preheating unit. Here is how you can repair your BERU preheating unit. It is called also glow plug relay, but it is not relay any more, because it is not using anymore relays. One indicator for this unit is if you connected to obd tester (inpa […]
BMW standard tools, inpa ncs expert
Posted: 25th November 2015 by viljem_r in BMW X3 e83, Cars,bikes, vehicles, Garage, StartTags: bmw, bmw tools, coding, edibas, inpa, ncs expert, obd2
If you want to do some coding on your bmw or just to check for errors you will need this tools. You can do a lot coding. All you need is obd2 adapter and laptop. You can buy it for aprox 15 eur. Here is link to Bmw tools. Just install them on your windows […]
BMW X3 E83 2 din Pioneer fascia part 2
Posted: 6th October 2015 by viljem_r in BMW X3 e83, Cars,bikes, vehicles, Garage, StartTags: 2 din, 2007Ā Bmw e83, bmw x3, bmw x3 2 din, caraudio, e83, fascia, fiberglass, garage, headunit, paint, primer, radio, shop, spray
Here second part of my build: I made mounts for radio from aluminiun: Then testing how fascia fits in with radio. And finally time for fiberglass, I wraped frame with thick shirt. Then put some fiberglass on with brush. After it dried I put another layer ofĀ fiberglass mat. Time for car body filler, […]