BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum https://www.e90post.com/forums/ Forum for BMW 1-Series 3-Series 5-Series 7-Series M3 M5 M6 Z4 X1 X3 X5 X6 Z2 Z4 325i 330i 335i 535i 550i 755i BMW Forums en Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:40:20 GMT vBulletin 60 https://www.e90post.com/forums/multisite-style/e90post/misc/rss.jpg BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum https://www.e90post.com/forums/ scanner to clear transmission? https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2252525&goto=newpost Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:10:33 GMT I have done a transmission fluid change and about to do transmission actuator motor, I tried downloading ista to reset adaptations. But looks pretty intimidating, anyone know of a hand held scanner that will do this reset? I have done a transmission fluid change and about to do transmission actuator motor, I tried downloading ista to reset adaptations. But looks pretty intimidating, anyone know of a hand held scanner that will do this reset? ]]> General E90 Sedan / E91 Wagon / E92 Coupe / E93 Cabrio toddwalk https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2252525 National Acadian Day ~ 15th of August. https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2252519&goto=newpost Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:18:43 GMT There's going to be a lot of partying and noise in the region today. I live in the heart of Acadia where it all began. I'm up early because I am involve with the Historical Committee and will be giving a presentation at the local community center.

"The Grand Tintamarre 2026 takes place on August 15, 2026, Acadian National Day. This festive and noisy event brings together thousands of participants who bang pots and pans and honk their horns to affirm their Acadian pride."
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]]> Off-Topic Discussions Board Lady Jane https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2252519 Volvo EX90 has ruined my car owning experience. Need rehab. https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2252498&goto=newpost Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:43:05 GMT So I was on my way to test a bunch of BMWs and unfortunately I saw a Mercedes / Land Rover dealer displaying their Volvo EX90.

I sat inside it and now it's ruined my car ownership BMW predilection.

These things I cannot find in any BMW my country is able to sell me.
  • amazing sound system (Bowers and Wilkins atmos!) - only have HK and it's not good. (My G30 has B&W and yeah even that is worlds apart)
  • 3 adults across the middle row - X7 can't do that even (i have full sized 3 teenagers with ice hockey gear!)
  • round steering wheel that is not thick as a tree - i'm a simple man!
I'm not sure what I'm going to do. Meanwhile I'm gonna live off my M550i and I am desperately trying to find something stop me getting into the EX90 ... maybe need to focus on how bad touch screens are without physical buttons ... that's it! Just get a F90 Comp!

So far I've looked at the X3, iX3, X7, X5 M60i - the most relaxing was the iX3 !

Be warned, if you like sound systems and round things do not get into a EX90!

Because I got into one in April and it's ruined me... ]]> General Automotive (non-BMW) Talk + Photos/Videos G30M https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2252498 White spots hard to remove https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2252479&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:35:56 GMT Any ideas what these white spots would be from on my dash? These are not areas where sunscreen would rub off. I have the Sensafin vinyl seats not leather. I have been using Dr Beasley’s to clean and condition the soft and hard vinyl areas. At first when I detail it looks good but within a day... Any ideas what these white spots would be from on my dash? These are not areas where sunscreen would rub off.

I have the Sensafin vinyl seats not leather. I have been using Dr Beasley’s to clean and condition the soft and hard vinyl areas. At first when I detail it looks good but within a day or 2 the white spots come back.

I already asked Dr Beasley’s about it and they said it would not be from the product.

I would like to hear any recommendations for how to remove the spots and favorite conditioners for this type of interior.
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]]> Sunfinder https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2252479 <![CDATA[Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear]]> https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2252477&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:40:10 GMT Apparently.... The Wealthy are NOT hurting. Because there were 3 or 4 Hypercars released TODAY! 😳

Sadair's Spear | Koenigsegg https://share.google/oAtLkBHCs7SmYTlOE



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The Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear is a street-legal, highly track-focused evolutionary successor to the Jesko platform. The unique name pays tribute to founder Christian von Koenigsegg’s father, Jesko, whose final racing horse in 1976 was named Sadair's Spear.Powertrain & Extreme PerformanceThe Engine: Powered by an evolution of Koenigsegg’s flat-plane 5.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8.Horsepower: Generates 1,300 hp on standard pump gas and spikes to a staggering 1,625 hp when running on E85 biofuel.Transmission: Backed by the revolutionary 9-speed Light Speed Transmission (LST).Track Superiority: During shakedown testing at Sweden's Gotland Ring, it shattered the existing lap record by being 1.1 seconds faster than the Jesko Attack.Aggressive Aerodynamics & Weight ReductionsMassive Wing: Outfitted with Koenigsegg’s largest-ever active, top-mounted double-blade rear wing to dramatically increase lower-speed downforce.Advanced Cooling: Modified front hoods, larger canards, and underbody strakes improve powertrain and intercooler cooling efficiency by 30%.Weight Shaving: Engineers stripped 77 lbs (35 kg) out of the car by removing heavy sound insulation and using ultra-lightweight mechanical and interior parts.Turbine Wheels: Rides on bespoke "Air Core" carbon fiber wheels featuring a turbine profile that aggressively sucks hot air away from the brakes while adding downforce.Extreme RarityProduction of the Sadair's Spear is strictly capped at only 30 units worldwide—and every single one was instantly sold out during its private preview.(Note: If you were instead referring to a brand-new August 2026 release, Koenigsegg also just unveiled the 1,600-hp Koenigsegg CCGT1 at Monterey Car Week, which honors their historic Le Mans GT1 racing heritage).

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]]> General Automotive (non-BMW) Talk + Photos/Videos TXSTYLE https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2252477 2027 Lamborghini Revuelto SV https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2252476&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:29:32 GMT STFU and take my 💲💲💲💲💲💲 WOW.... 😳🔥 The Revuelto SV still uses a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V-12 combined with three electric motors and an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, but Lamborghini managed to eke out even more power. The SV produces 1050 horsepower and 1051 pound-feet of... STFU and take my 💲💲💲💲💲💲

WOW.... 😳🔥

The Revuelto SV still uses a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V-12 combined with three electric motors and an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission, but Lamborghini managed to eke out even more power.
The SV produces 1050 horsepower and 1051 pound-feet of torque, which is 49 more horsepower and seven pound-feet of torque.
That lofty output makes the 2027 Revuelto SV the most powerful production Lamborghini of all time.
https://www.caranddriver.com/photos/...erior-gallery/
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]]> General Automotive (non-BMW) Talk + Photos/Videos TXSTYLE https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2252476 Mclaren MCL 6GT https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2252472&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:20:46 GMT https://www.motortrend.com/news/first-look-mclaren-mcl-6gt-concept Manual TTv8 New styling inside and out https://www.mclaren.com/cars/gl_en/mcl-6gt https://www.motortrend.com/news/firs...cl-6gt-concept


Manual
TTv8
New styling inside and out

https://www.mclaren.com/cars/gl_en/mcl-6gt ]]> General Automotive (non-BMW) Talk + Photos/Videos x622 https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2252472 Registering leased vehicle in WA that was delivered from CA https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2252470&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:48:51 GMT I'm located in WA and recently leased a 2026 i4 from a dealer in CA (was delivered, so never driven in CA). However, the registration process has been confusing - the dealer has said that BMW is supposed to send us titling information that we can take to the DMV (or in our case the local licensing agency since DMV doesn't do vehicle registration here), but we haven't received anything for a few weeks now, and when we talked to BMW Financial Services, they made it sound like it was completely up to the dealer to take care of registration. I wanted to know if anyone had experience registering a leased car in WA from out of state, or any other cross-state experience, so I can understand what is supposed to happen? ]]> General BMW News and Cars Discussion cj088 https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2252470 MPT Full Synthetic High Performance Gear Oil, 75W90 NFM (No Friction Modifier) https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2252468&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:27:42 GMT Two Quarts of MPT Full Synthetic High Performance Gear Oil, 75W90 NFM (No Friction Modifier) This is for upgraded Helical/gear style limited slip. Do Not use this on clutch plate style LSD, this is non-friction modifier oil. Priced with Shipping. Two Quarts of MPT Full Synthetic High Performance Gear Oil, 75W90 NFM (No Friction Modifier)
This is for upgraded Helical/gear style limited slip.
Do Not use this on clutch plate style LSD, this is non-friction modifier oil.
Priced with Shipping.
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]]> Turbo Engine / Drivetrain / Exhaust Parts Evil///M https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2252468 Anyone with children in high school? https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2252461&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:19:04 GMT As a college professor, I understand I get more frustrated with my kids' high school than most parents. I've had 4 kids go through this school district, which is "exemplary-rated" - not saying much in TX.

I've had a daughter physically assaulted & was caught on camera yet the boy (much wealthier family than I) received no repercussions.

I've gone back & forth with the Principal because the students don't receive their graded work back, can't see what they missed on exams, teachers don't input grades until the end of the quarter, etc. "They may share their homework or tests with their friends & cheat".

Still three of my children have gone on to college, received very large scholarships, and are doing well in life.

My youngest is a senior this year, and already there are issues. He was supposed to take an honors anatomy & physiology course junior year but his counselor forgot to put it on his schedule. By the time they send out schedules - 1 week before school starts - he realized he didn't have the class. They said it was too late to add it.

He was also supposed to take 2 dual-credit college courses that the counselor "forgot" to enroll him in. The college instructor said he could still add, but his HS said it was past the deadline :mad0260:

Last Spring arrives & he meets with his counselor to select his senior classes & makes sure to have the A&P class on his schedule. Well guess what, received his schedule last week & no A&P class.

He fills out the required google form for schedule changes immediately & also emails now his new counselor - no response. School sent out new schedules the morning of the 1st of school with any changes - still no A&P course.

He went to see his counselor in-person & got turned away, "they aren't taking appointments". Filled out another schedule change request form - no response. I emailed the counselor - no response. He emailed the teacher of the A&P class, no response.

I have over 300 students in my classes each semester & respond to student emails within 24 hours (most times much sooner than that). That's on top of my department meetings, teaching classes all day, labs, working with my TAs, grading, etc.

I try not to be "that parent" but this crap frustrates the hell out of me. I know they are not that busy that they can't respond to students, especially when it impacts their next steps.

My son is applying to very competitive colleges & the A&P class is important for his intended major.

I will be ecstatic when I no longer have to deal with this school. ]]> Off-Topic Discussions Board JABCAT https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2252461 Whats on your E90 to do list? https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2252460&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:15:53 GMT I decided to keep the 2011 335 Xdrive for now, over spending $60K for either a 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance, a 2024 X540i, or 2025 M340 Xdrive. I have addressed most of all the issues on the 335 and its a great daily driver and I appreciate it more that its more rare too. Completed:... I decided to keep the 2011 335 Xdrive for now, over spending $60K for either a 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance, a 2024 X540i, or 2025 M340 Xdrive.

I have addressed most of all the issues on the 335 and its a great daily driver and I appreciate it more that its more rare too.

Completed:
-OFHG
-Valve Cover Gasket
-New Belts, and Pulleys
-New Alternator
-New Battery
-New Footwell module (failed when battery ran low)
-Changed Front, Rear Differential fluids, and Transfer Case Fluid

Needs:
-Oil pan gasket
-Front Differential started whining
-Rod Bearings? With Mileage, should be done with Oil pan gasket

I have quote for $3500 to do oil pan gasket and Rod bearings from reputable BMW shop. Would have to add the Front Diff work on top of that price too. Pushing close to the $8K-$9K retail value, which Is OK because If I sell I can ask for top price with all the work done.

The only mods it has is Dinan Springs, Bilsteins, and MHD S1. ]]> General E90 Sedan / E91 Wagon / E92 Coupe / E93 Cabrio Herakles https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2252460 Aston Martin Valen https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2252453&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:11:23 GMT WOW 🤩 :bulge: nVIYU4f36aI WOW 🤩 :bulge:

]]> General Automotive (non-BMW) Talk + Photos/Videos smokinjoe64 https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2252453 E90 328i Xdrive Clunking Steering Noise https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2252424&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:33:51 GMT I have a 2011 BMW 328i Xdrive that just passed 100k miles. When I’m parked, driving slowly, or steering to full lock, I can hear the noise in the video, and can feel the shaking and strain in the wheel; I’ve replaced power steering fluid and reservoir but not the pump itself. Any ideas what this... I have a 2011 BMW 328i Xdrive that just passed 100k miles. When I’m parked, driving slowly, or steering to full lock, I can hear the noise in the video, and can feel the shaking and strain in the wheel; I’ve replaced power steering fluid and reservoir but not the pump itself. Any ideas what this could be? I’m planning on doing a suspension refresh soon but haven’t done it yet.

Steering Noise Video ]]> Suspension | Brakes | Chassis gmanf16 https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2252424 Best M3...what do you think? https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2252398&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:13:06 GMT Highlights original E30 M3, E36 M3, E46 M3, E90 M3, F82 M4, along with M2, 1M and pick favorites before the styling added the “Beaver Teeth” front end 👀 dv78iggUe80 Highlights original E30 M3, E36 M3, E46 M3, E90 M3, F82 M4, along with M2, 1M and pick favorites before the styling added the “Beaver Teeth” front end 👀

]]> General BMW News and Cars Discussion smokinjoe64 https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2252398 <![CDATA[The dreaded 28A0 exhibits weird behaviour, can't solve]]> https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2252379&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:53:49 GMT I've been trying to solve this issue for a few months, and honestly I've been let down quite a bit with false fixes. I've read through 100's of threads and found some common themes, which I've tried to address.

I've checked for leaks using a smoke test and changed all gaskets and seals that were leaking.

I changed the map sensor on the charge pipe and then cleaned the map sensor on intake manifold and the MAF.

I changed the vacuum lines on the boost solenoid and replaced the solenoid about 4 years ago (car sat for 2/4 years).

I changed out the purge valve and associated breather hose as this was what chatgpt recommended (I wanted to see if what chatgpt recommended would help, but as you and I know, that was an utter fail, smh)

And finally, I tried BMW's service bulletin about resetting the purge valve (eg idle for 15 min).

After this reset, I drove the car and thought all was going well. Car drove fine for a day without triggering a check engine light. So I left the car sitting overnight, and went to sleep with some confidence.

Well, the next morning when I had started the car, the dreaded check engine light came on.:mad0259:

I've performed this reset several times, and the check engine light always comes on after the car sits for a couple of hours or more.

After writing all of that my question is: What do you think can cause this to happen? Is the pressure not being released somehow? Is it a faulty tmap sensor or MAF?

The code is passive according to ISTA.

My next steps are too use ISTA to check sensor values, check if the Valvetronic is working and perform another smoke test.

Any thoughts are welcomed. ]]> General E90 Sedan / E91 Wagon / E92 Coupe / E93 Cabrio sowbmw https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2252379