What have you done to your BMW today?
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any chance of a picture?Sorry, facebook won't let me share the picture but if you search on google there are quite a few pics where people have fitted them. The pics look generally the same as mine.
I think the knob is similar to E46 Club sport version but with the M5 one you get a full leather gaiter and the top is illuminated (just pugs into existing connection), whereas I do not think the club sport version is.
I think the knob is similar to E46 Club sport version but with the M5 one you get a full leather gaiter and the top is illuminated (just pugs into existing connection), whereas I do not think the club sport version is.
knitware said:
You forgot one step.
http://gtechniq.com/products/auto/perfect/exterior...
That will save you from doing most of the above again.
Got some gyeon rim today hope its as good as they sayhttp://gtechniq.com/products/auto/perfect/exterior...
That will save you from doing most of the above again.
Had a busy day with the 330 yesterday...
I picked it up last week after having it's bumpers repainted (stone chips and car park scuffs) so yesterday it had it's spring detail new exhaust trim fitted (the diffuser has been painted gloss black and the old trim looked knackered), BMW Perfromance steering wheel cover fitted to replace the worn stock one and a BMW Performance carbon air intake was fitted.
The air intake is really nicely made but probably not worth what BMW charge for it (I got a good discount from my local dealer). I originally wanted the exhaust but that was going to be very expensive because my E90 was built pre June 06, meaning that the centre section would need changing too. The intake does seem to have added a bit more noise (in a good way) and I'm sure that the throttle response is a bit better but its probably just a placebo effect.
I picked it up last week after having it's bumpers repainted (stone chips and car park scuffs) so yesterday it had it's spring detail new exhaust trim fitted (the diffuser has been painted gloss black and the old trim looked knackered), BMW Perfromance steering wheel cover fitted to replace the worn stock one and a BMW Performance carbon air intake was fitted.
The air intake is really nicely made but probably not worth what BMW charge for it (I got a good discount from my local dealer). I originally wanted the exhaust but that was going to be very expensive because my E90 was built pre June 06, meaning that the centre section would need changing too. The intake does seem to have added a bit more noise (in a good way) and I'm sure that the throttle response is a bit better but its probably just a placebo effect.
Changed the drivers side window regulator on my e46'loon. An easy job it looks. A massive potch and pain in the arse it was!!
Much frustration and shouting at the moisture seal thingy ensued.
And I'll hold my hands up to having a brief 2 minutes rant at the window for not auto raising. Until it clicked that it doesn't auto close while the door is open
Have the passenger side to do now but that might have to wait until after the mot. The drivers needed doing as I was fed up of getting out of the car to use the barrier system in work.
Much frustration and shouting at the moisture seal thingy ensued.
And I'll hold my hands up to having a brief 2 minutes rant at the window for not auto raising. Until it clicked that it doesn't auto close while the door is open
Have the passenger side to do now but that might have to wait until after the mot. The drivers needed doing as I was fed up of getting out of the car to use the barrier system in work.
Not so much today, as on Friday....
Found out the 19 inch rear on my wifes just-out-of-warranty z4 has three cracks in it.
Took it to our local dealer, being covered by BMW as a "goodwill gesture" (yes, we all know its a common fault on the 19 inch rim with runflats) and as the wheel is currently out of stock in BMW Germany, BMW are hiring her a replacement BMW until the rim becomes available (could be several weeks) so she doesnt have to drive the car on a cracked rim. On top of that, the dealer has lent her a car until BMW UK get the hire car sorted after easter.
Found out the 19 inch rear on my wifes just-out-of-warranty z4 has three cracks in it.
Took it to our local dealer, being covered by BMW as a "goodwill gesture" (yes, we all know its a common fault on the 19 inch rim with runflats) and as the wheel is currently out of stock in BMW Germany, BMW are hiring her a replacement BMW until the rim becomes available (could be several weeks) so she doesnt have to drive the car on a cracked rim. On top of that, the dealer has lent her a car until BMW UK get the hire car sorted after easter.
Removed the new regulator that has failed after just over 24hrs 
and fitted the old broken one back on, but temporarily repaired it with the cable tie method, not going to get new ones and fitted in time before the MOT due to work commitments. So as long as it holds until after then I'll know how much car fund I've got to use for parts (I'm not expecting a fail, but you never know)
Picture of the failure to the new one - :
First in a long time that I've been let down with parts off eBay. Guessing theres a reason they were less than half the price of my local motorfactors and ECP
and fitted the old broken one back on, but temporarily repaired it with the cable tie method, not going to get new ones and fitted in time before the MOT due to work commitments. So as long as it holds until after then I'll know how much car fund I've got to use for parts (I'm not expecting a fail, but you never know)Picture of the failure to the new one - :
First in a long time that I've been let down with parts off eBay. Guessing theres a reason they were less than half the price of my local motorfactors and ECP
Well not today but at the weekend...
I've been recommisioning my late fathers e36 convertible, having sat in a barn for 4 years.
Fixed the power roof.. with constant referrals to you tube and various forums. Transformed from firmly stuck shut to working like clockwork... I was rather pleased with myself! Feel free to contact me on this... I learned a few bits and pieces.
Once that was done I set about replacing all the seats... scrubbed every inch inside and now its looking much more presentable.
Next jobs are: water pump.. new plugs, oil change, new brakes and tyres..
I've been recommisioning my late fathers e36 convertible, having sat in a barn for 4 years.
Fixed the power roof.. with constant referrals to you tube and various forums. Transformed from firmly stuck shut to working like clockwork... I was rather pleased with myself! Feel free to contact me on this... I learned a few bits and pieces.
Once that was done I set about replacing all the seats... scrubbed every inch inside and now its looking much more presentable.
Next jobs are: water pump.. new plugs, oil change, new brakes and tyres..
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