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Old 01-07-2017, 09:11 AM
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I had to back them out a bit so they were not so tight and some WD40.
 
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Originally Posted by BMW-North
I think that would be wise. The Central Electronic Module (CEM) is a common denominator and as Matt mentioned in the other thread these lights work from a FET setup that is linked to CEM.

Matt also suggested that you check the battery disconnect button which is a good idea - I had this situation when I first got mine (before I read the owner manual) and couldn't figure out why the car wouldn't start
Definitely not the battery disconnect button because the car drives. I did engage the disconnect button 3 weeks ago, but I subsequently disengaged it by starting the car (only after realizing that I had to put the car in N because it wouldn't crank!).

Ill know on Monday if the blinker failure is caused by the CEM not having other component a connected.

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Originally Posted by EZ Cookin
I had to back them out a bit so they were not so tight and some WD40.
Makes sense. Thanks for the tip!
 
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Old 01-10-2017, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by pikajew




That steering looks awesome. Was it done local shop?
 
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Old 01-12-2017, 09:58 AM
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Great job on the steering wheel! Actually reminded me that I've got an alcantara one I need to install in my car
 
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Old 01-12-2017, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by smogclinic
That steering looks awesome. Was it done local shop?
Ivan at DCT MOTORSPORTS. Google them, they do a superb job. And way cheaper than others (core deposit). I sent them the same leather and thread used on my seats for a perfect match. AMBits is just getting a new set of paddle shifters gold plated for me then I'll put everything together.
 
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Great job on the steering wheel! Actually reminded me that I've got an alcantara one I need to install in my car
Did you cover the airbag in alcantara too?
 
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Did you cover the airbag in alcantara too?
No, it's the OEM one so it only replaces the outside. http://www.redpants.lol/shop/alcanta...and-shift-****

Got it in conjunction with my shift **** and carbon fiber shifter trim. Slowly sprucing up my interior. Nowhere near as in-depth as you're going, but hoping to get it a bit more interesting than standard

Looks like DCT did a great job with that, and I can't wait to see everything get finished up!
 

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Decided to ditch the Oracle lights and am going fully custom on the headlights, tails and side markers with Flyryde. Generating concepts now. Thoughts?

 

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Old 01-21-2017, 08:18 PM
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Finished making the new gauge cluster. Many thanks to AMBits for sending me a damaged cluster to salvage parts for the final project!





 
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That looks clean, interested in seeing what your custom side marker will look like
 
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Old 01-26-2017, 01:35 AM
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Installed the steering wheel. Now waiting for my gold plated paddles to arrive so my upholsterer can add leather to them.


 
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More parts came!





 


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