Big Bangle Booty - 635D
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CornedBeef said:
I've just had the gearbox serviced this morning, genuine ZF kit done by a local specialist - they went the extra and had the figure of 8 seal replaced too which is located under the mechatronics unit. It has definitely made a difference, the original oil was in there apparently which is now 81000 miles old! In particular, between gears 1-2 was pretty jerky and its now Uber smooth.
Quite spendy at £560, but satisfying
I also tried and failed to remove some peeling rubber on the steering wheel, ballsed it all up and so I've got a CF cover over the top now. I think it looks pretty good!
I'm nearly on 300k with the original gearbox oil..... Quite spendy at £560, but satisfying
I also tried and failed to remove some peeling rubber on the steering wheel, ballsed it all up and so I've got a CF cover over the top now. I think it looks pretty good!
Mines on 243,000 miles now and had 2 gearbox services, last one was at about 200k. I’m gonna do another at about 260k it’s cheap enough to do. I was going to sell it but it’s such a capable car and fun to drive with really good economy I’ll probably keep it for another year. Still gets an oil change every 5-6k miles. 3 years and 70,000 miles so far. That’s my shiny 2007 I had below, then had the 640d but eventually went back to the 2009 model
The cars rebelled recently, I started it up on Sunday morning to a 'Coolant Low' alarm. Duly checked the expansion tank and it wasn't telling fibs! I put about half a litre back in it, and it's been bunged in with my mechanic this morning.
Two things leaking, the EGR thermostat where it connects to the cooler and also a plastic pipe around the back of the cooler, which runs towards the throttle body. Being mended now, the bugger.
Two things leaking, the EGR thermostat where it connects to the cooler and also a plastic pipe around the back of the cooler, which runs towards the throttle body. Being mended now, the bugger.
All fixed now, the EGR thermostat was indeed leaking (replaced last year, faulty part!) and a plastic coolant pipe needed doing after being jiggled about in the process.
Little picture from a recent trip to Wales. Must say, the rural roads were horrendous in this, I was driving about wincing as it smashed through every pot hole - must ditch run flats. I've also bought a nice splitter
Little picture from a recent trip to Wales. Must say, the rural roads were horrendous in this, I was driving about wincing as it smashed through every pot hole - must ditch run flats. I've also bought a nice splitter
CornedBeef said:
All fixed now, the EGR thermostat was indeed leaking (replaced last year, faulty part!) and a plastic coolant pipe needed doing after being jiggled about in the process.
Little picture from a recent trip to Wales. Must say, the rural roads were horrendous in this, I was driving about wincing as it smashed through every pot hole - must ditch run flats. I've also bought a nice splitter
Still looks bloody great though Little picture from a recent trip to Wales. Must say, the rural roads were horrendous in this, I was driving about wincing as it smashed through every pot hole - must ditch run flats. I've also bought a nice splitter
Agree; going non RFTs on that will make a world of difference
So today I got the Maxton splitter fitted, I'm really chuffed with it. E63 owners will know that Maxton only produces these for the pre-facelifts, but the splitters can be modified to fit with a bit of shaving
Bumper duly removed, washer fluid everywhere while trying to remove the pipe connected to the bumper...
And then trial fitting, before bolting it on.
And voila!
Bumper duly removed, washer fluid everywhere while trying to remove the pipe connected to the bumper...
And then trial fitting, before bolting it on.
And voila!
Lovely, but £690 for glowplugs and control unit, am I missing something?!
BOSCH are £48.49 off eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186092876481
HITACHI 132197 Glow plug relay is £93 off Autodoc: https://www.autodoc.co.uk/hitachi/12991243
BOSCH are £48.49 off eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186092876481
HITACHI 132197 Glow plug relay is £93 off Autodoc: https://www.autodoc.co.uk/hitachi/12991243
I'll have to dig out the invoice, but the relay from BMW was pricy - all the parts were genuine, plus paying a specialist for the work. Then lovely VAT on top, it adds up.
It's actually going back next month as I've got errors on all glowplugs, so potentially that expensive relay has died! Should be under warranty though, BMW bits have a 2 year cover.
It's actually going back next month as I've got errors on all glowplugs, so potentially that expensive relay has died! Should be under warranty though, BMW bits have a 2 year cover.
CornedBeef said:
It transpires that yes - mildly remapped to 332hp! And no, it doesn't toggle on the sport button as suspected, it's always there. I could if I wanted push to high 300s from what I've seen on the stock turbos, but I'm going to leave it here and not stress things.
This is pretty much exactly what my old 535d E60 LCI made, which had DPR and EGR blanked/removed, I believe it's the economy map.If you wanted more I guess downpipe and MTC intercooler would help liberate another 30 or so bhp, with suitable map adjustment. Anything beyond that would involve uprated fuel pump and I wonder if mods like that would wreck fuel economy.
My E61 535d will be retaining the DPF etc. (fully stock hardware), but once the servicing bits are seen to, my specialist will apply a stage 1 map. I'd be happy with anything around 330 bhp and 500 lb-ft. It's fast enough as it is with 286 bhp and 428 lb-ft. Any extra mpg would be grand.
Not the most scenic of spots, and it got grubby shortly after polishing on the weekend - but a wider shot of it with the splitter. IMO of course, but I think some spacers and the lip have made it nice and aggressive looking.
During the glowplugs visit I'm finally getting the IBS cable replaced, if it's not all too costly I'll pull the trigger on a wheel refurb. I love the polished faces, but I sense it'll be a powder coat job as they'll just start to look rough again after another winter!
During the glowplugs visit I'm finally getting the IBS cable replaced, if it's not all too costly I'll pull the trigger on a wheel refurb. I love the polished faces, but I sense it'll be a powder coat job as they'll just start to look rough again after another winter!
CornedBeef said:
Not the most scenic of spots, and it got grubby shortly after polishing on the weekend - but a wider shot of it with the splitter. IMO of course, but I think some spacers and the lip have made it nice and aggressive looking.
During the glowplugs visit I'm finally getting the IBS cable replaced, if it's not all too costly I'll pull the trigger on a wheel refurb. I love the polished faces, but I sense it'll be a powder coat job as they'll just start to look rough again after another winter!
During the glowplugs visit I'm finally getting the IBS cable replaced, if it's not all too costly I'll pull the trigger on a wheel refurb. I love the polished faces, but I sense it'll be a powder coat job as they'll just start to look rough again after another winter!
Just had my style 249s done with a silver then diamond cut instead of the grey with cut, makes the wheels really stand out
CornedBeef said:
Not the most scenic of spots, and it got grubby shortly after polishing on the weekend - but a wider shot of it with the splitter. IMO of course, but I think some spacers and the lip have made it nice and aggressive looking.
During the glowplugs visit I'm finally getting the IBS cable replaced, if it's not all too costly I'll pull the trigger on a wheel refurb. I love the polished faces, but I sense it'll be a powder coat job as they'll just start to look rough again after another winter!
They'll look stunning in a solid powder coat colour; platinum silver IMO is a fantastic colour and will make your wheels popDuring the glowplugs visit I'm finally getting the IBS cable replaced, if it's not all too costly I'll pull the trigger on a wheel refurb. I love the polished faces, but I sense it'll be a powder coat job as they'll just start to look rough again after another winter!
Diamond cut finish needs to die its death IMO - it has no longevity and makes a wheel look horrible as soon as it starts to parish... Each to their own, but it's not a good finish
The 351Ms I had on my previous F01 were platinum silver
They look smart too, nice and bright. I just liked the polished/cut finish on the OE 249 style.
Then again i think Chrome wheels look good on some cars too haha
Diamond cut finish needs to die its death IMO - it has no longevity and makes a wheel look horrible as soon as it starts to parish... Each to their own, but it's not a good finish
The 351Ms I had on my previous F01 were platinum silver
Then again i think Chrome wheels look good on some cars too haha
d_a_n1979 said:
CornedBeef said:
Not the most scenic of spots, and it got grubby shortly after polishing on the weekend - but a wider shot of it with the splitter. IMO of course, but I think some spacers and the lip have made it nice and aggressive looking.
During the glowplugs visit I'm finally getting the IBS cable replaced, if it's not all too costly I'll pull the trigger on a wheel refurb. I love the polished faces, but I sense it'll be a powder coat job as they'll just start to look rough again after another winter!
They'll look stunning in a solid powder coat colour; platinum silver IMO is a fantastic colour and will make your wheels popDuring the glowplugs visit I'm finally getting the IBS cable replaced, if it's not all too costly I'll pull the trigger on a wheel refurb. I love the polished faces, but I sense it'll be a powder coat job as they'll just start to look rough again after another winter!
Diamond cut finish needs to die its death IMO - it has no longevity and makes a wheel look horrible as soon as it starts to parish... Each to their own, but it's not a good finish
The 351Ms I had on my previous F01 were platinum silver
S8QUATTRO said:
CornedBeef said:
Not the most scenic of spots, and it got grubby shortly after polishing on the weekend - but a wider shot of it with the splitter. IMO of course, but I think some spacers and the lip have made it nice and aggressive looking.
During the glowplugs visit I'm finally getting the IBS cable replaced, if it's not all too costly I'll pull the trigger on a wheel refurb. I love the polished faces, but I sense it'll be a powder coat job as they'll just start to look rough again after another winter!
During the glowplugs visit I'm finally getting the IBS cable replaced, if it's not all too costly I'll pull the trigger on a wheel refurb. I love the polished faces, but I sense it'll be a powder coat job as they'll just start to look rough again after another winter!
Just had my style 249s done with a silver then diamond cut instead of the grey with cut, makes the wheels really stand out
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