As the title states I want to buy down pipes for my n54 335is. Located on long Island willing to drive to meet and would want to pick them up asap
Mistake in M4 Review in Sunday Times?
Just read the review of the M4 by Jeremy Clarkson. On the whole he gives it good marks 4 out 5 stars. Says its a bit fussy in styling etc.
However, he says "..the noise is a big bass-baritone that comes from the engine, not some laptop-activated exhaust valve"
I think he's right, it isn't a laptop-activated exhaust valve but it is faked isn't it?? Surprised he didn't know that.
However, he says "..the noise is a big bass-baritone that comes from the engine, not some laptop-activated exhaust valve"
I think he's right, it isn't a laptop-activated exhaust valve but it is faked isn't it?? Surprised he didn't know that.
Sun cream stains on leather seats- Any advice?
Given the hot weather I'm guessing others have seen the unsightly stains that sun cream can leave behind on the seats and interior trim...
Anyone got any sure fire tips of sun protection options that don't do this?
or any particular thoughts on cleaning it easily?
I just used standard Meguiars cleaner/conditioner, but always seems a touch of overkill if that's what I need to do every other day in hot weather. I've seen what happens to seats where the stains weren't removed.. seats needed repainted/coloured completely!
Anyone got any sure fire tips of sun protection options that don't do this?
or any particular thoughts on cleaning it easily?
I just used standard Meguiars cleaner/conditioner, but always seems a touch of overkill if that's what I need to do every other day in hot weather. I've seen what happens to seats where the stains weren't removed.. seats needed repainted/coloured completely!
Tyre pressure warning light and DTC problem
Hi guys
Yesterday whilst driving I had the tire pressure warning light come on and driving conditions went very strange - lack of power etc. so I pulled over immediately and checked all tires and there were no problems (not running run flats. So I went to fuel station and checked tire pressures and added a little bit of air into each to make them correct (there weren't low). Having done this I then reset the system to remove the warning light.
After driving off I then had the DTC warning light appear and driving became difficult again with the car struggling to accelerate:
From this I then disabled DTC from the button on the dash so that I could resume safe driving.
Does anyone know what the issue might be that is occurring?
Not sure whether this matters or not but... the car had four passengers and since the car is lowered, the rear wheels touched the arches slightly when going over big bumps in the road.
Yesterday whilst driving I had the tire pressure warning light come on and driving conditions went very strange - lack of power etc. so I pulled over immediately and checked all tires and there were no problems (not running run flats. So I went to fuel station and checked tire pressures and added a little bit of air into each to make them correct (there weren't low). Having done this I then reset the system to remove the warning light.
After driving off I then had the DTC warning light appear and driving became difficult again with the car struggling to accelerate:
From this I then disabled DTC from the button on the dash so that I could resume safe driving.
Does anyone know what the issue might be that is occurring?
Not sure whether this matters or not but... the car had four passengers and since the car is lowered, the rear wheels touched the arches slightly when going over big bumps in the road.
Quick question
samedi 19 juillet 2014
So tomorrow I'm slick a sparkplug change on my car. I know that bmw says to torque the plugs to 23nm or 17lbft but I don't have a torque wrench lying around,and I don't really want to buy one right now. Will it be ok if I just hand tighten them, not too crazy however
Another No Drill Plate Option
I sold my US Millworks plate adapter a little while ago. Decided to run no plate for a while but my luck didn't last very long. NJ cops... go figure.
In any case, I decided if I was going to put my plate back on I wanted to avoid the off-centered look so I purchased a Bell license plate adapter at Auto Zone for $7.
The good thing about this kit is that if I ever want to remove the plate, I can simply unscrew half the adapter from the side in less than a minute and take the plate off. I do have zip ties to reinforce/tether the bracket but that can obviously be replaced in no time as well.
1) I then sanded down the plate and gave it 2 coats of good ole Rust-Oleum in Deep Blue. The blue was surprisingly a good match for LMB lol. FYI, the reason to paint the bracket is less about aesthetics but to proven the bracket from rusting.
2) After the 2nd coat, put it in the oven for 10 mins at 200*
3) Replaced the hardware with stainless steel.
4) Add clear duct tape to the back of my plate and glued on some rubber feet to prevent the plate from hitting my bumper.
5) Add some double sided tape to top portion of the plate bracket.
6) Center plate & plate bracket with bumper, secure to the bumper underneath the kidney grills.
7) Folks on e90post used toggle screws but the nose of our bumper extends out pretty far where toggle screws in that length would've been too heavy. Instead I opted for long zip ties, secured the middle part of the plate bracket to the plastic mesh grills.
Here's the final product, total $ spent was $20 and that includes plate bracket, spray paint and screws. FWIW, I first mounted the plate w/o zip ties but during a bad stretch of humid weather the double sided tape had become undone. The 2 coats of spray paint actually adds weight to the bracket so zip ties is a good idea. Last thing you want is your plate bracket to be dangling while driving at 80mph, bouncing off your bumper.
Alternatively if you really wanted you could probably tape some rare earth magnets to the back of your plate and put another set behind your bumper. That would've been cleaner but didn't want to spend the $20 in magnets and have to take off the kidney grills. God knows how many tabs I've broken on my Z4 grills in the past.
(You can see the zip tie sticking out here)
Rubber feet glued to back of my plate (back of plate has layer of duct tape so it's not actually glued to plate)
Nice and centered!
In any case, I decided if I was going to put my plate back on I wanted to avoid the off-centered look so I purchased a Bell license plate adapter at Auto Zone for $7.
The good thing about this kit is that if I ever want to remove the plate, I can simply unscrew half the adapter from the side in less than a minute and take the plate off. I do have zip ties to reinforce/tether the bracket but that can obviously be replaced in no time as well.
1) I then sanded down the plate and gave it 2 coats of good ole Rust-Oleum in Deep Blue. The blue was surprisingly a good match for LMB lol. FYI, the reason to paint the bracket is less about aesthetics but to proven the bracket from rusting.
2) After the 2nd coat, put it in the oven for 10 mins at 200*
3) Replaced the hardware with stainless steel.
4) Add clear duct tape to the back of my plate and glued on some rubber feet to prevent the plate from hitting my bumper.
5) Add some double sided tape to top portion of the plate bracket.
6) Center plate & plate bracket with bumper, secure to the bumper underneath the kidney grills.
7) Folks on e90post used toggle screws but the nose of our bumper extends out pretty far where toggle screws in that length would've been too heavy. Instead I opted for long zip ties, secured the middle part of the plate bracket to the plastic mesh grills.
Here's the final product, total $ spent was $20 and that includes plate bracket, spray paint and screws. FWIW, I first mounted the plate w/o zip ties but during a bad stretch of humid weather the double sided tape had become undone. The 2 coats of spray paint actually adds weight to the bracket so zip ties is a good idea. Last thing you want is your plate bracket to be dangling while driving at 80mph, bouncing off your bumper.
Alternatively if you really wanted you could probably tape some rare earth magnets to the back of your plate and put another set behind your bumper. That would've been cleaner but didn't want to spend the $20 in magnets and have to take off the kidney grills. God knows how many tabs I've broken on my Z4 grills in the past.
(You can see the zip tie sticking out here)
Rubber feet glued to back of my plate (back of plate has layer of duct tape so it's not actually glued to plate)
Nice and centered!
Engine Bay Cleaning
Hi all,
Just wondered how you all clean the engine bay - Jet wash or By hand..
Mine could do with a good clean so any tips would be appreciated..
Thanks
Just wondered how you all clean the engine bay - Jet wash or By hand..
Mine could do with a good clean so any tips would be appreciated..
Thanks
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