Our new to us 2015 F31 325D M Sport
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Few more bits done today
Non-slip boot mat fitted; used this brand for a few years now in my previous E39s and F01 and they're very good and fit perfectly
Nextbase 422GW dashcam fitted too; for now it's plugged into the rear 12v connection but I'll look to hardwire it in the future; have the rear camera too, so that'll get done at the same time
Non-slip boot mat fitted; used this brand for a few years now in my previous E39s and F01 and they're very good and fit perfectly
Nextbase 422GW dashcam fitted too; for now it's plugged into the rear 12v connection but I'll look to hardwire it in the future; have the rear camera too, so that'll get done at the same time
cerb4.5lee said:
Court_S said:
Looking good Dan. Not a fan of the double skat grilles even on M cars.
I used to like you Sam!!
All joking aside...I'm loving your attention to detail big time Dan with this(as with all your cars too).
I'm siding with Sam, sorry pal
Thanks pal; it's getting there...
I've noted the parts I want sorting at my pals bodyshop one winter is through and I'm going to get it onto my pals ramps ASAP to have a good once-over under it to see what's what & what might need replacing (rear ARB bushes look like they could do to be refreshed); but other than that it's very tight!
Thinking I'm going to go with TRW 370mm discs up front with either Ferodo DS2500, Brembo Xtra brake pads (although the Textar Performance pads seem to be well thought of) and new HEL lines all round - I might see if I can get that done ASAP rather than hang on until we're back from the Highlands
New front brakes ordered
Gone for Brembo OE spec 370mm by 30mm slotted discs:
https://www.bremboparts.com/europe/en/catalogue/di...
And I've gone for OEM BMW pads for now; will see how they fair
Just need to get some Motul DOT5.1 brake fluid in and the brake refresh is ready to go
Might do the lines too; will see how soon I can source the replacement lines
Gone for Brembo OE spec 370mm by 30mm slotted discs:
https://www.bremboparts.com/europe/en/catalogue/di...
And I've gone for OEM BMW pads for now; will see how they fair
Just need to get some Motul DOT5.1 brake fluid in and the brake refresh is ready to go
Might do the lines too; will see how soon I can source the replacement lines
Well; as it is with cars / 2nd hand cars; the F31 tested me yesterday, so much so it's gone back to the dealers to get fixed...
Popped out yesterday on a 15min errand and at my first stop a huge plume of smoke appeared from under the bonnet and into the car through the vents (burning oil)...
Luckily I was round the corner from my pals garage, so popped into his to borrow his bright inspection torch and it appears the turbo is leaking oil (no idea whether it's a seal or something more serious); but the rocker gasket was leaking too and it's wet all down that side of the engine
Unfortunately my BMW warranty doesn't kick in until mid Feb (4 weeks after I first took it you & you can understand why); but as I bought it from a dealer, they've got the task to sort it.
So it's gone to them on the back of an RAC truck this morning, will wait to see what they come back with...
cerb4.5lee said:
Oh no Dan, really sorry to hear this.
Fingers crossed that it gets sorted as quickly/easy as possible for you.
Just one of them things pal!Fingers crossed that it gets sorted as quickly/easy as possible for you.
The dealer has been great; I would have preferred it to go to Bowker BMW in Preston, but as warranty doesn't kick in for another 2 weeks, I've no choice
But the dealer didn't hesitate in getting it sorted and into his garage, so it's been dealt with well so far
d_a_n1979 said:
Well; as it is with cars / 2nd hand cars; the F31 tested me yesterday, so much so it's gone back to the dealers to get fixed...
Popped out yesterday on a 15min errand and at my first stop a huge plume of smoke appeared from under the bonnet and into the car through the vents (burning oil)...
Luckily I was round the corner from my pals garage, so popped into his to borrow his bright inspection torch and it appears the turbo is leaking oil (no idea whether it's a seal or something more serious); but the rocker gasket was leaking too and it's wet all down that side of the engine
Unfortunately my BMW warranty doesn't kick in until mid Feb (4 weeks after I first took it you & you can understand why); but as I bought it from a dealer, they've got the task to sort it.
So it's gone to them on the back of an RAC truck this morning, will wait to see what they come back with...
helix402 said:
d_a_n1979 said:
Well; as it is with cars / 2nd hand cars; the F31 tested me yesterday, so much so it's gone back to the dealers to get fixed...
Popped out yesterday on a 15min errand and at my first stop a huge plume of smoke appeared from under the bonnet and into the car through the vents (burning oil)...
Luckily I was round the corner from my pals garage, so popped into his to borrow his bright inspection torch and it appears the turbo is leaking oil (no idea whether it's a seal or something more serious); but the rocker gasket was leaking too and it's wet all down that side of the engine
Unfortunately my BMW warranty doesn't kick in until mid Feb (4 weeks after I first took it you & you can understand why); but as I bought it from a dealer, they've got the task to sort it.
So it's gone to them on the back of an RAC truck this morning, will wait to see what they come back with...
The garage have it now and they'll keep me posted; when I spoke to him this morning to detail what my pal & I had seen; he could then see straight away...
Doing some reading, it could be along the lines of the PVC/rocker gasket and the oils being blown back that way etc; but it needs a proper look over
Court_S said:
Bit of a pisser, but it sounds like the dealer is on the ball. Hopefully it’ll be fixed and back with you before you I know it.
It is pal; but as said he's been really sound all the way through this deal and had the patience over Christmas to let the car sit ready for us to collect beginning of this monthHe also know's I know BMWs etc; so he can't fob me off
Hi Dan , only just seen your new thread .
Bit unfortunate to have an issue but you’re taking it well .
Great work as usual bringing it up to your standard. Liking the silver wheels, lifts the appearance in my eyes.
I have a 428i to go with the E38 . The f30/32 platform is a nice place to be
Bit unfortunate to have an issue but you’re taking it well .
Great work as usual bringing it up to your standard. Liking the silver wheels, lifts the appearance in my eyes.
I have a 428i to go with the E38 . The f30/32 platform is a nice place to be
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