Dealer...Stealer

Khooger · 10-04-2015, 01:26 PM

Wants to charge me $233 to change the Microfilter...

You dont want to know how much to change the spark plugs..

BzsBimmer · 10-04-2015, 01:54 PM

Maybe those are the special anti-ebola variants.

This is the time to read the diy and save some $

Helmsman · 10-04-2015, 03:14 PM

The filters are expensive, but at least you can change them your self in a blink and save a few buck (+making sure the box is clean and tight).

Flying Ace · 10-04-2015, 03:33 PM

Come over to my house, I'll change it for ya for $213

Flying Ace · 10-04-2015, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

Maybe those are the special anti-ebola variants.

This is the time to read the diy and save some $

Tell me again how one would get ebloa from your car?

When you run down zombies and infected flesh gets stuck in air vents?

tony093 · 10-04-2015, 04:02 PM

how much do they cost?

oolas3 · 10-04-2015, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tony093

how much do they cost?

OE are $100-$110 for the 4 filters needed. I got the WIX brand for $55 and they appeared better built than the factory ones.

tony093 · 10-04-2015, 04:13 PM

WIX ftw....thanks m3m3mr

BzsBimmer · 10-04-2015, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Ace

Tell me again how one would get ebloa from your car?

When you run down zombies and infected flesh gets stuck in air vents?

Those zombies aint no joke man...
Cars too low so when they go flying over the hood, those bloody bits get sucked in to the filters.

N3_Gabe · 10-04-2015, 09:46 PM

Spark plugs are gonna run you around $800.... They're a pain in the ass to change yourself but a lot less of a pain in the ass than spending $800

dgoldenz · 10-04-2015, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by N3_Gabe

Spark plugs are gonna run you around $800.... They're a pain in the ass to change yourself but a lot less of a pain in the ass than spending $800

$100 on Amazon and $250 for labor at an Indy shop

N3_Gabe · 10-05-2015, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by dgoldenz

Quote:

Originally Posted by N3_Gabe

Spark plugs are gonna run you around $800.... They're a pain in the ass to change yourself but a lot less of a pain in the ass than spending $800

$100 on Amazon and $250 for labor at an Indy shop

There you go. I got the spark plugs from Amazon too.

e92m3jb · 10-05-2015, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by N3_Gabe

Spark plugs are gonna run you around $800.... They're a pain in the ass to change yourself but a lot less of a pain in the ass than spending $800

It's actually not that bad of a job. I didn't even need a special tool to remove coil packs they come off by hand

Get lit · 10-05-2015, 09:29 AM

Plugs took me about an hour to change out taking my time. With the right tools it's pretty easy. And I removed the coil packs by hand also!

Flying Ace · 10-06-2015, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Get lit

Plugs took me about an hour to change out taking my time. With the right tools it's pretty easy. And I removed the coil packs by hand also!

good job. I think plugs are still kind of hard to do on the passenger side...so good job.

Flying Ace · 10-06-2015, 05:41 PM

did we ever figure out whether we need to change both cabin air filters? Isn't one of the side a dud?

Get lit · 10-06-2015, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Ace

did we ever figure out whether we need to change both cabin air filters? Isn't one of the side a dud?

I think they are both functional, I'll check mine out tomorrow to confirm!

jaehshim · 10-07-2015, 06:50 AM

yea we have 4 small filters, i dunno why they designed it this way. bought the parts at the dealer, i think i paid close to $150 for all 4...changed them myself. It seems like 2 of them are non-functional even...
They are not cheap even online, although it is bit cheaper than dealer of course
DYI takes 2 minutes

B8bydesign · 10-07-2015, 07:10 AM

Strange, I called my dealer yesterday to get a quote for a brake fluid and microfilter service and they said ~$150 total and approximately 90 minutes. Guess I'll find out Saturday, wish I had it in writing instead of over the phone.

Flying Ace · 10-07-2015, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by B8bydesign

Strange, I called my dealer yesterday to get a quote for a brake fluid and microfilter service and they said ~$150 total and approximately 90 minutes. Guess I'll find out Saturday, wish I had it in writing instead of over the phone.

they've made that mistake on me before...thought I was a 328i....

Flying Ace · 10-07-2015, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jaehshim

yea we have 4 small filters, i dunno why they designed it this way. bought the parts at the dealer, i think i paid close to $150 for all 4...changed them myself. It seems like 2 of them are non-functional even...
They are not cheap even online, although it is bit cheaper than dealer of course
DYI takes 2 minutes

right, so the 2 nonfunctional ones are weird. When I changed my original OEM one years ago, i thought about just putting the nonfunctional ones on the side that had the vent and just returning the 2nd set I purchased.

Beemdog · 10-07-2015, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Ace

they've made that mistake on me before...thought I was a 328i....

Well, with a Civic M3...

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