My 2009 PPV progress thread

[CrashTestDummy]

That's what I did with mine yesterday. Added a $20 Amazon camera to a Pioneer head unit. In my previous GMT800, I did a $40 camera/monitor combo in the Onstar cubby that I loved. Wired it to stay on all the time. Funny that people on various forums are against that for some reason. Nothing wrong with seeing your blind spots while driving for $20 - $40.

Some places have laws against drivers having clear view of monitors while driving, but that's location-specific. I, for one, would LOVE a video 'rear view mirror' on our cars, so would have the monitor/camera powered through a switch on the dash using switched power, so I could turn it on and off at will, but would usually run it all the time.

But that's just me.

I look forward to seeing this project completed.

 

[kylers2k]

I think I will use a dynamat or some type of sound proofing.
Just back from vacation today, going to get exhaust done this week hopefully

 

[shreksbrother]

Gorgeous color!

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[RichardCranium]

Definitely in for pics of the dash cover.

 

[kylers2k]

Definitely in for pics of the dash cover.

Dry fit

 

[RichardCranium]

That looks good! Its like a unicorn seeing that with no cracks.

Where did you get it from? Link it up....

 

[kylers2k]

Dashskin
$150~ shipped

 

[Ilikemtb999]

Mine has a cover for the air bag. Not sure how I feel about it but the dealer installed it.

 

[kylers2k]

Mine has a cover for the air bag. Not sure how I feel about it but the dealer installed it.

Get ready for tiny bits of plastic shrapnel should it ever deploy :s

 

[Ilikemtb999]

Get ready for tiny bits of plastic shrapnel should it ever deploy :s

Not sure why it would break into pieces but I don’t like the idea of it being covered regardless.

 

[RichardCranium]

Not sure why it would break into pieces but I don’t like the idea of it being covered regardless.

Passenger side airbags are designed to inflate towards the windshield, some manufacturers intend to break the windshield. Once the airbag deploys and reaches the windshield it will deflect towards the passenger seat. No worries at all....

 

[kylers2k]

Not sure why it would break into pieces but I don’t like the idea of it being covered regardless.

It’s not very thick plastic and seems a little brittle, just a thought.
Regardless hope it never happens.

Just finished the exhaust, removed the factory muffler, the secondary (?) cat and put a dynomax bullet in place. Sounds fantastic, I will try and get a video at some point this week.

Have to figure out why the blower stopped working all of a sudden in the front, rear air is still working but nothing else...

 

[kylers2k]

Did some vinyl wrapping on the radio surround and HVAC vents.
Ordered headers, hope to get those installed in the next couple weeks.
Lots of small things, LED tag lights, fixed dome light, black bow ties etc.

 

[kylers2k]

Slow down on progress as the transmission decided to grenade on me. Looking to do a full rebuild in the upcoming months. Back to daily driving the 335i.

 

[992dr]

Welcome aboard Kyle, from another NC guy.
Love the color, looks great.
I'm jealous of your console, I cant find one for under 300 never mind the cost of shipping.
The dash cover looks awesome, even dry fit.
What headers did you end up getting? I'm in the process of building my exhaust.
Sorry to hear about your trans. Hope you get it squared away soon.
At least you have a fun little daily. Is the 335i a manual?

 

[kylers2k]

Welcome aboard Kyle, from another NC guy.
Love the color, looks great.
I'm jealous of your console, I cant find one for under 300 never mind the cost of shipping.
The dash cover looks awesome, even dry fit.
What headers did you end up getting? I'm in the process of building my exhaust.
Sorry to hear about your trans. Hope you get it squared away soon.
At least you have a fun little daily. Is the 335i a manual?

The 335i is an auto, still lots of fun.
Headers I bought are from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JGRZTFS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Haven't had a chance to get them on, but hopefully soon.

Tahoe goes to the trans shop tomorrow, full rebuild is going to run me about $1200. Could be worse.

Thanks for the welcome.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Any more progress on the trans? $1200 is dirt cheap.

 

[kylers2k]

Any more progress on the trans? $1200 is dirt cheap.

Transmission is done, cost $1400 after all was said and done. Full rebuild, new pump,etc. Shifting great, supercharger next in the plans BUT may be on hold if I decide to put a big single on my 335i first.

 

[kylers2k]

Latest update. New wheels and struts. After the new struts I had to lower the front because it lifted it back up approx. 3 inches. I lowered it by flipping the strut to mount under the control arm.

 

[Ilikemtb999]

I think it needs to come down an inch in back and it’ll look perfect