What have you done to your BMW today?

[Deep Thought]

Door card now refitted and everything working. Just need the airbag light put out.

So thats it basically finished now.

Externally -

• Black Grilles fitted
• Coilovers fitted
• Coilover socks fitted
• Suspension height adjusted (lifted at rear)
• 10mm spacers front and rear
• New BMW centre caps
• New black wheel studs
• Mirror replaced
• Angel eyes upgraded with white LED bulbs

Inside -

• Cup holder
• Centre console trim
• Gear knob
• Steering wheel trim
• Fitted mats
• Updated Sat Nav DVD

Mechanicals -

• Water leak fixed
• Oil leaks x2 fixed
• Serviced
• MOT'd

Edited by Deep Thought on Saturday 24th July 14:04

[g3org3y]

Deep Thought said:

Part of the problem i'm having is that - according to the search capability in Black Circles at least - not all manufacturers do both sizes that i need. I've just checked and Black Circles will supply P Zero rears (275/35 R19) but not fronts (245/40 R19). They're also not listing Eagle in that front tyre size. I dont need all four now but i'd like to be able to have a matching set at some point down the line when the fronts are due.

I've found that also. Very frustrating.

Deep Thought said:

Door card now refitted and everything working. Just need the airbag light put out.

So thats it basically finished now.

Externally -

• Black Grilles fitted
• Coilovers fitted
• Coilover socks fitted
• Suspension height adjusted (lifted at rear)
• 10mm spacers front and rear
• New BMW centre caps
• New black wheel studs
• Mirror replaced
• Angel eyes upgraded with white LED bulbs

Inside -

• Cup holder
• Centre console trim
• Gear knob
• Steering wheel trim
• Fitted mats
• Updated Sat Nav DVD

Mechanicals -

• Water leak fixed
• Oil leaks x2 fixed
• Serviced
• MOT'd

Edited by Deep Thought on Saturday 24th July 14:04

Wow, you've done a lot of work on the car in a short space of time

What are your thoughts on the 630i so far? Enjoying it?

Do you not have a code reader for the airbag light reset? I must have reset the airbag light on mine 50 times until I finally (fingers crossed) sorted the issue.

[Deep Thought]

g3org3y said:

Wow, you've done a lot of work on the car in a short space of time

What are your thoughts on the 630i so far? Enjoying it?

Do you not have a code reader for the airbag light reset? I must have reset the airbag light on mine 50 times until I finally (fingers crossed) sorted the issue.

What code reader resets it?

[E63eeeeee...]

Deep Thought said:

What code reader resets it?

If you've got a laptop you can get a free download of INPA (and various other BMW tools) which can check and reset all the modules. You'll need a BMW-specific OBD2 cable too, mine was about 20 quid tops. There are various phone apps too that can read and reset fault codes, but the one I have only seems to access the engine module so can't give a specific recommendation.

Or you can probably just disconnect the battery for a few minutes.

[g3org3y]

Deep Thought said:

What code reader resets it?

Creator C310+ worked for me when I had this code:

Edited by g3org3y on Saturday 24th July 16:28

[E63eeeeee...]

I've found that one of the best things about running older BMs is that a decent diagnostic setup costs no more than 25 quid. The equivalent for the Merc when I've looked into it is more like £150.

[d_a_n1979]

Deep Thought said:

g3org3y said:

Deep Thought said:

So if i was sticking with runflats then Pirelli P Zeros would be the way to go?

Coming in at around £250 a corner according to Black Circles, but i think my local indy would be cheaper.

Are you talking about ride quality, or grip, or both?

Good experience with Eagle F1 RFTs on my E91.

I keep bothering Jon (Tyre Review guy on YouTube) to do a RFT group test, no success to date.

Part of the problem i'm having is that - according to the search capability in Black Circles at least - not all manufacturers do both sizes that i need. I've just checked and Black Circles will supply P Zero rears (275/35 R19) but not fronts (245/40 R19). They're also not listing Eagle in that front tyre size. I dont need all four now but i'd like to be able to have a matching set at some point down the line when the fronts are due.

Not helped by the fact the Black Circles App doesnt allow you to select tyres of varying widths in the same session - you have to add two to basket then go back and plug in all your details again.

Will probably kick the can down the road to September / October time and then maybe make it my local tyre fitters problem to confirm he can get me a matching set.

Camskill have all those FYI

275s: https://www.camskill.co.uk/m55b0s3843p0/Car_Tyres_...

245s: https://www.camskill.co.uk/m55b0s4021p0/Car_Tyres_...

[nomis36]

My quaife equipped diff woes continue on my e92. The noisy bearings saga has been going on for most of this year. I’ve taken it out so many times I’ve got it down to less than 2 hours on the drive to take it out and put it back in! I even know every nut and bolt size off by heart now!
Anyway, I’ve refitted the 2.81 ratio auto diff I’ve got as a spare while I get to the bottom of the problems with my 2.35 manual item
If I didn’t have so much time and money invested in it I would just sell the quaife and give up!

[Deep Thought]

g3org3y said:

Wow, you've done a lot of work on the car in a short space of time

What are your thoughts on the 630i so far? Enjoying it?

Yes, bit of a shock to the system / bank balance how much it has cost to sort it out. I've been spoilt with my last few cars as i bought them at the right price and thus there was headroom for any spend. This has been different. They are fairly rare in NI and i really like the colour combo / spec so i ended up paying full private sale money for it in the first instance.

Not overly bothered but i do need to start getting real use out of it. Plan on running it a year or two anyway and not likely to lose a lot in the grand scheme of things, come resale time.

[Deep Thought]

E63eeeeee... said:

Deep Thought said:

What code reader resets it?

If you've got a laptop you can get a free download of INPA (and various other BMW tools) which can check and reset all the modules. You'll need a BMW-specific OBD2 cable too, mine was about 20 quid tops. There are various phone apps too that can read and reset fault codes, but the one I have only seems to access the engine module so can't give a specific recommendation.

Or you can probably just disconnect the battery for a few minutes.

Thanks, i'll do my homework on those. Have ordered the C310 code reader in the meantime

[Deep Thought]

g3org3y said:

Deep Thought said:

What code reader resets it?

Creator C310+ worked for me when I had this code:

Edited by g3org3y on Saturday 24th July 16:28

I've ordered one off amazon. Airbag codes i think are different (?) but i did a search through the reviews and people say it put their airbag light codes out too. Fingers crossed it does this one

Due tomorrow.

[g3org3y]

Deep Thought said:

g3org3y said:

Deep Thought said:

What code reader resets it?

Creator C310+ worked for me when I had this code:

Edited by g3org3y on Saturday 24th July 16:28

I've ordered one off amazon. Airbag codes i think are different (?) but i did a search through the reviews and people say it put their airbag light codes out too. Fingers crossed it does this one

Due tomorrow.

It was coming up with this fault on the iDrive:


And this on the dash:


I've found the C310 a really helpful bit of kit for all my BMWs (E46: identifying crank sensor issues and MAF problems, E91: Vanos Solenoid, E63: Misfire/coil pack, E70: EVAP valve). Definitely worth having on your shelf imo (if you're not going to go down the INPA or Carly route)

[Deep Thought]

g3org3y said:

It was coming up with this fault on the iDrive:


And this on the dash:


I've found the C310 a really helpful bit of kit for all my BMWs (E46: identifying crank sensor issues and MAF problems, E91: Vanos Solenoid, E63: Misfire/coil pack, E70: EVAP valve). Definitely worth having on your shelf imo (if you're not going to go down the INPA or Carly route)

Yeah thats the same sort of messages i'm getting on idrive. Will be good to have it also.

Will let you know how i get on.

[Deep Thought]

d_a_n1979 said:

Camskill have all those FYI

275s: https://www.camskill.co.uk/m55b0s3843p0/Car_Tyres_...

245s: https://www.camskill.co.uk/m55b0s4021p0/Car_Tyres_...

Thanks for that, much appreciated

[d_a_n1979]

Deep Thought said:

d_a_n1979 said:

Camskill have all those FYI

275s: https://www.camskill.co.uk/m55b0s3843p0/Car_Tyres_...

245s: https://www.camskill.co.uk/m55b0s4021p0/Car_Tyres_...

Thanks for that, much appreciated

No worries; let us know how you get on

[Mr Tidy]

Deep Thought said:

Not helped by the fact the Black Circles App doesnt allow you to select tyres of varying widths in the same session - you have to add two to basket then go back and plug in all your details again.

It must be the App then - I didn't have that problem when I ordered my staggered set in April on their website.

[MissChief]

Mr Tidy said:

Deep Thought said:

Not helped by the fact the Black Circles App doesnt allow you to select tyres of varying widths in the same session - you have to add two to basket then go back and plug in all your details again.

It must be the App then - I didn't have that problem when I ordered my staggered set in April on their website.

Oponeo doesn't either. It's either fronts or backs which are different!

[Court_S]

g3org3y said:

That's really the main thing with wife and baby in the car.

I'm not sure effective/successful the goo/pump kit is.

I don’t think there’s any right or wrong answer. The last puncture I had, I dint think an RFT would have done any better (hit a brick that fell off a lorry in front of me and the side wall had a gash in it). My other half doesn’t travel far from home so we’re happy enough taking the benefits of a better ride / handling and risking a puncture.

[Court_S]

Deep Thought said:

Door card now refitted and everything working. Just need the airbag light put out.

So thats it basically finished now.

Externally -

• Black Grilles fitted
• Coilovers fitted
• Coilover socks fitted
• Suspension height adjusted (lifted at rear)
• 10mm spacers front and rear
• New BMW centre caps
• New black wheel studs
• Mirror replaced
• Angel eyes upgraded with white LED bulbs

Inside -

• Cup holder
• Centre console trim
• Gear knob
• Steering wheel trim
• Fitted mats
• Updated Sat Nav DVD

Mechanicals -

• Water leak fixed
• Oil leaks x2 fixed
• Serviced
• MOT'd

Edited by Deep Thought on Saturday 24th July 14:04

That’s looking really good now. These are ageing really well, I still think the interior is a lovely place to sit.

[g3org3y]

d_a_n1979 said:

My original wing mirrors were OEM heated/chromatic etc. £440 each!

I managed to find the same glass on ECP a month back, £65 each (last of that stock) and bought two RHD glass as its simply a case of fitting one upside down for the left hand side...

Worth having a look on ECP if I were you.

It's OEM glass with the BMW logo ground off

OE Glass, £415 from BMW!

Loads of cheap aftermarket (heated) options, but not sure whether they'd actually have the autodim function.

ECP has this Macht glass but again, not sure if has autodim.

Court_S said:

g3org3y said:

That's really the main thing with wife and baby in the car.

I'm not sure effective/successful the goo/pump kit is.

I don’t think there’s any right or wrong answer. The last puncture I had, I dint think an RFT would have done any better (hit a brick that fell off a lorry in front of me and the side wall had a gash in it). My other half doesn’t travel far from home so we’re happy enough taking the benefits of a better ride / handling and risking a puncture.

It's tricky. 99% of the time, it's fine. It's that 1% where you're damning yourself for not taking those additional precautions.