Gear & Tools

Everything in the garage

Tools first, then every part across all the builds. Filter by category or car; ▶ jumps to the moment in the video.

PartCarCategoryVideoBuy
Trim removal tool setSaved Lucas more than a couple times.2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionTools▶ 2:24Shop · Amazon
240-piece push clip assortmentTitanAbout $20; replaced the spinning bumper bracket studs.2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionTools▶ 17:14Shop · Amazon
Fishing lineCuts through the double-sided tape behind the door blades.2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionTools▶ 4:29Shop · Amazon
Torx bit set (T8 to T45)T45 for the caliper sliders, T30 for the fenders, T25, T20 and T8 for trim.2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionTools▶ 7:11Shop · Amazon
E-Torx socket setE18 for the front caliper brackets.2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionTools▶ 7:25Shop · Amazon
Metric socket and wrench set17 mm drain plug and wheels, 14 mm exhaust, 13 mm skirt brackets, 10 mm and 8 mm trim bolts.2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionTools▶ 4:16Shop · Amazon
Impact wrench2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionTools▶ 6:07Shop · Amazon
Brake caliper piston compressor2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionTools▶ 8:22Shop · Amazon
Brake caliper grease2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionTools▶ 8:39Shop · Amazon
Anti-seize compound2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionTools▶ 12:20Shop · Amazon
Fluid siphonLowers the brake fluid level before pushing the pistons back.2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionTools▶ 13:12Shop · Amazon
Sandpaper (180, 320, 600 grit) and red scuff pads2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionTools▶ 9:04Shop · Amazon
Wrap squeegee and heat gun2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionTools▶ 14:33Shop · Amazon
Silicone lubricantHelps slide the exhaust hangers back on.2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionTools▶ 20:09Shop · Amazon
Carbon front fangs, side skirts and rear wingRW Carbon2013 E92 M3 Frozen BlueExterior▶ 2:28No link
Carbon mirror capsAutoTecknicMatch the factory carbon weave on the roof.2013 E92 M3 Frozen BlueExterior▶ 2:31No link
Front lip and rear diffuserMateo MotorsportsFrom Jacksonville, Florida.2013 E92 M3 Frozen BlueExterior▶ 2:37No link
Paint-matched front reflectors2013 E92 M3 Frozen BlueExteriorNo link
Style 359M wheels, refinished in silverBMW2013 E92 M3 Frozen BlueWheels & tires▶ 2:40No link
Pilot Sport 4S tiresMichelin2013 E92 M3 Frozen BlueWheels & tires▶ 2:46Shop · Tire Rack
Wheel stud conversionFCP Euro2013 E92 M3 Frozen BlueWheels & tiresShop · FCP Euro
Clubsport coiloversKW2013 E92 M3 Frozen BlueSuspension▶ 2:47Shop · Turner Motorsport
GTS door sillsBMW2013 E92 M3 Frozen BlueInterior▶ 2:53No link
GTS steering wheelBMW2013 E92 M3 Frozen BlueInterior▶ 2:53No link
Shift paddlesAutoTecknic2013 E92 M3 Frozen BlueInterior▶ 2:55Shop · Turner Motorsport
White cluster LED conversion2013 E92 M3 Frozen BlueInterior▶ 2:57No link
Pole Position seatsRecaro2013 E92 M3 Frozen BlueInterior▶ 2:59No link
Roll cage and rear seat deleteMumbray MotorsportAlmost a one-to-one replica of the GTS cage.2013 E92 M3 Frozen BlueInterior▶ 3:03No link
Test pipesVRSF2013 E92 M3 Frozen BlueExhaust▶ 3:10No link
Custom X-pipeReplaces the secondary cats and resonators.2013 E92 M3 Frozen BlueExhaust▶ 3:14No link
Race exhaustGintani2013 E92 M3 Frozen BlueExhaust▶ 3:16No link
Carbon plenumEventuri2013 E92 M3 Frozen BlueEngine▶ 3:21Shop · Turner Motorsport
Engine tuneXclusive2013 E92 M3 Frozen BlueEngine▶ 3:20No link
GTS transmission flashBMW2013 E92 M3 Frozen BlueDrivetrain▶ 3:25No link
OEM 1M exterior conversionBMWEverything from the dealer except the rear quarters.2009 135i 1M ConversionExterior▶ 1:30No link
Steel rear arches, fabricated and weldedArches cut out, brackets welded on, arches welded to the brackets. Factory 1M quarters are about $9,500 a side.2009 135i 1M ConversionExterior▶ 1:39No link
LCI conversionBMW2009 135i 1M ConversionExterior▶ 2:13No link
2080 Satin White Aluminum wrap (2080-S120)3M2009 135i 1M ConversionExterior▶ 2:11Shop · Amazon
M3-style cowl2009 135i 1M ConversionExteriorNo link
BR Series coiloversBC Racing2009 135i 1M ConversionSuspension▶ 2:15Shop · Turner Motorsport
18-inch M Parallel wheels (E38 750)BMW2009 135i 1M ConversionWheels & tires▶ 2:17No link
Firehawk Indy 500 tiresFirestone2009 135i 1M ConversionWheels & tires▶ 2:23Shop · Tire Rack
Wheel stud conversionFCP Euro2009 135i 1M ConversionWheels & tires▶ 2:26Shop · FCP Euro
Top-mount single turbo kitSpeedtechZero issues during installation.2009 135i 1M ConversionEngine▶ 2:33No link
GTW3684R turbochargerGarrett2009 135i 1M ConversionEngine▶ 2:37No link
3-port MAC boost solenoidMAC2009 135i 1M ConversionEngine▶ 2:47No link
Ignition coilsTurner MotorsportTurner's blue coils.2009 135i 1M ConversionEngine▶ 2:51No link
Spark plugs, one step colderNGK2009 135i 1M ConversionEngine▶ 2:51No link
Walbro 450 bucketed fuel pump kitFuel-It2009 135i 1M ConversionEngine▶ 2:56Shop · Turner Motorsport
7.5-inch Competition intercoolerVRSF2009 135i 1M ConversionEngine▶ 3:01Shop · Turner Motorsport
Oil catch can2009 135i 1M ConversionEngineNo link
Stage 3 twin-disc clutch and flywheel kitDKMThe old clutch lasted exactly one pull on the new turbo. Flywheel bolt count depends on build date; check fitment.2009 135i 1M ConversionDrivetrain▶ 3:05Shop · Turner Motorsport
Crank seal guardTurner Motorsport2009 135i 1M ConversionEngine▶ 3:12Shop · Turner Motorsport
Aluminum valve cover kitECS Tuning2009 135i 1M ConversionEngine▶ 3:14No link
Custom exhaustNick PFull custom system built by Nick (@NicholasPetrachuk).2009 135i 1M ConversionExhaustNo link
Oil pan gasket, water pump, thermostat and coolant hosesDone while the engine was apart for the turbo swap.2009 135i 1M ConversionMaintenance▶ 3:20No link
Brake light switch adjustmentThe switch wasn't touching the pedal after the brake booster swap.2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionBrakes▶ 2:12No link
Brake boosterReplaced to get the car home to Ottawa.2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionBrakes▶ 2:16No link
Window tint removalThe previous owner had 20% on every window, windshield included.2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionExterior▶ 2:59No link
White cluster LED conversionDone by Dylan; climate control stays amber.2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionInterior▶ 3:15No link
Oil filter kitComes with a new O-ring and crush washer.2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionMaintenance▶ 4:28No link
5W-30 engine oilAbout 8 quarts; 5 L in first, the rest with the car on the ground.2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionMaintenance▶ 5:45No link
Front brake pads and rotors2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionBrakes▶ 6:07No link
Rear brake pads and rotorsThe new pads' clips sat recessed, so the old, shorter clips went back in.2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionBrakes▶ 10:50No link
Stainless brake linesECS TuningAlready installed by the previous owner.2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionBrakes▶ 7:45No link
Rain trays (aftermarket)Cracked trays let water pool on cylinders 5 and 6 and foul injectors. About $70 on Amazon vs. far more from BMW; the center OEM piece was reused for its better seal.2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionMaintenance▶ 1:34Shop · Amazon
Start/stop buttonThe original was faded.2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionInterior▶ 2:06Shop · Amazon
Interior detail and badge deleteVapor Auto2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionExterior▶ 17:55No link
X5M exterior conversion (bumpers, side skirts, grilles, trim)BMW2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionExterior▶ 2:15No link
Full vinyl wrap2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionExterior▶ 11:23No link
X5M front air ductsBMWThe X5M feeds a secondary oil cooler; the diesel only has the duct.2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionExterior▶ 22:12No link
DEF system removal and wiring cleanup2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionElectrical▶ 22:29No link
Turn signal polarity swapNeeded on the 1 Series conversion; not needed here.2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionElectrical▶ 15:56No link
Custom quad-exit exhaustNick PStock pipes cut at the muffler, the 45° sections reused, a Y-pipe welded in and tips made from leftover 3-inch pipe.2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionExhaust▶ 17:42No link
Fusion All-In-One spray paint, gloss blackKrylonUsed on the inner grilles and exhaust tips. Lucas has never had it crack or peel.2011 X5 35d X5M ConversionExterior▶ 19:29Shop · Amazon