3 M's at the track

September 21, 2014, 2:51 am

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Thavie335i

September 21, 2014, 4:03 am

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Hi guys, I'm Thavie, im new to the forum. I've joined this forum to get a better understanding of my car, and I was told that most of the guys whom have tried and tested methods are here

My car in question is a 2007 335i covertible, I have a JB4 installed, along with a downpipe, and Snow Performance Water-Meth kit. Da car is currently giving me 313kw on the wheels

I hope to get greater knowledge into this world, as this is my first time on a forum

E90 320i coolant bleeding

September 21, 2014, 4:22 am

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Does anyone know the correct procedure for bleeding the cooling system on the e90 320i. I have to replace the pipe from the top of the expansion bottle. All the info I cud find covers the 6 cylinder models which have an electric water pump.

E46 320d help

September 21, 2014, 11:09 am

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Got a problem with an E46 . when I use my key fob to open my doors, the windows go down. But it seems when i sit inside and open using the key fob, everything is okay. I have recently had trouble with accessing my 320 DSE after my barrel came out and I had no battery life t my fob. I fitted new battery,but now I have this annoying problem. Can anyone help , please ?

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Help wanted aaaaggghh! At ancs.mk@gmail.com .

Pcb printing

September 21, 2014, 11:27 am

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Any one here does pcb printing. I have been on a few sites. But the cost for 2 of 3 boards is ridiculous.
Or any one know were I can get a few printed cheap. I have the CAD layout.
I could get copper board, fc acid and a permanent marker. But want the boards done professionally for this project.

This car is haunting me

September 21, 2014, 12:18 pm

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Theres not much details in the ad, but I'm just loving the look.

http://www.gumtree.co.za/a-cars-bakkies/...0005506609

Anyone know of this car? It's in Durban though and I'm based in JHB. No problem flying out to go check it though. Never had an M before so wouldn't even know what questions to ask. It won't be a daily driver, more to scratch an itch. And my missus will probably have my balls...

Thoughts?

135i LCI mirror rant

September 21, 2014, 10:04 pm

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So I went to go visit my girlfriend last night and I nicked my left side mirror on her electric gate ...

Everything works , thank god!
but the cover has quite a deep scratch on the top area of the mirror, the paints been taken off but it doesn't look cracked but being AWIII it's very noticable.

Any recommendations where I can go get this repaired or if need be a new cover be bought? used is fine if in good condition.

Car is a 2011 135i LCI [with those big dumbo ear mirrors] Alpine White III

Here's the thing if I had the smaller pre-lci mirrors which I actually prefer I would've gotten away with it

Advice Needed: e36 Faulty Alarm

September 21, 2014, 11:49 pm

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Hi Gents,

I've searched for a thread on this topic but none match the situation I currently have. My e36 alarm seems to be faulty, this is a 1996 model 316i (A) with a 3 button key. If I lock the car with the remote, it locks fine. The moment I press the unlock button on the remote, the car unlocks but the alarm goes off(without me opening any doors/boot)... I then have to repeatedly press the lock and unlock buttons on the remote during which time the unlock and lock buttons may or may not work. This usually carries on for 2 minutes and causes a ruckus, until the alarm stops after playing with the key. I notice that if I lock with the key inserted into the door, the car remote unlocks perfectly fine, every time.. This leads me to believe it can't be the battery.

I am not keen on doing the whole alarm re-programming and would rather have a specialist help, if I can't do anything myself. I am in the Durban area, any advice or referrals will help!

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A very sad day for a remarkable E39

September 22, 2014, 1:03 am

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Hi Guys

So Friday afternoon on my way home, a taxi decides to skip the robot from a turning lane and smacks the 5'er on the left rear quarter panel

I'd just like to know from the Guru's, if they can estimate as to what got hurt and what repairs would be needed? Would it be worth fixing her?

Pics:








I tried to look underneath the car, I can't see anything bent/cracked or torn on the chassis etc, I did however notice this





Any assistance would be greatly appreciated thx guys

E90 performance boot spoiler

September 22, 2014, 1:13 am

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E90 performance boot spoiler
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Nissan R36 GTR concept

September 22, 2014, 2:04 am

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Nissan's Next GT-R Could Get 780bhp And Insane 2020 Looks To Die For

While nothing has been confirmed, rumours that the next-gen Nissan GT-R will come with a 3.8-litre V6 hybrid and over 780bhp are entirely plausible

By Alex Kersten, 21 September 2014

http://www.carthrottle.com/nissans-next-...o-die-for/



Cast your minds back to June this year and you’ll remember that Nissan wowed Goodwood Festival of Speed showgoers with its striking Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo model. The car clearly featured GT-R design cues - including its sculpted bonnet and elongated lights - and was described by Nissan as being a model that the “real-world is ready for.” We were also told to “Watch this space.”



Now, sources close to Nissan have told Motoring.com.au a few juicy details about the forthcoming R36 version of one of the world’s most admired supercars. The first thing that comes as little surprise is that ‘You can expect to see the next-gen GT-R get a toned-down version of the 2020 Vision GT car.’ At the top of this page is our interpretation of what the R36 GT-R could look like.

The more interesting nuggets of information come with the GT-R’s rumoured firepower. According to the same source, the R36 will feature a tuned version of the current R35 GT-R’s 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V6 that will be backed up by an electric motor. Drive will go to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic gearbox.



Combined power (petrol and electric) is estimated to total around 786bhp and 737lb ft of torque. These figures would make the new car 199bhp and 256lb ft more powerful than the most potent Nismo version of the current car which produces 587bhp and 481lb ft. Thanks to the R36’s extensive use of lightweight carbonfibre, we could well see a top speed in excess of 230mph and a 0-62mph time of around 2.5 seconds (est).

Along with the changes under the new supercar’s skin, the R36’s styling will be more radical than before. Hybrid technology and increased power and performance means a greater need for aerodynamics and cooling, which is why the body will feature larger cooling ducts and a more slippery body to reduce drag.

Little more is known about the new GT-R, but it should make its debut at the 2015 Tokyo motor show ahead of its production in 2018.

Speeding Fine

September 22, 2014, 2:53 am

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Hey there guys.

This the story , i got a speeding fine doing 142km in an 80km zone . recieved a fine to appear in court .

any idea what would the fine would be .

BMW Professional Radio

September 22, 2014, 4:08 am

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Just wondering,

On the E90 Professional Radio system, Do these vehicles come standard with USB Connectivity? The vehicle in question has Bluetooth also if that makes a difference.

Specifically referring to LCI models?

Media Streaming/Servers

September 22, 2014, 4:36 am

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Hey guys.

So I recently bought a new house and the renovations are nearing the end.

I've got 5 bedrooms, bar and a lounge all with TV's and I would like to share my media to all of them.

Now I only have one smart TV (built in wifi) and the rest might have LAN ports (can't check cause they're all in storage).

So whats the best option to share my data to them all? I'm tired of carrying around a bunch of HDD's and plugging and unplugging them and not being able to watch something because the HDD is in another room bla bla bla....

I was thinking of setting up a dedicated media server in the office and have all the TV's read from it.

But what do I use to interface with it?

Thanks in andvance guys!!

after market brake pads for e53 4.8is ?

September 22, 2014, 4:51 am

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are these available aftermarket or is it agents only ?
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First drive: Ford Mustang

September 22, 2014, 5:45 am

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First drive: Ford Mustang
22 September, 2014 | by Lance Branquinho
http://www.topgear.co.za/car-reviews/the...15-driven/



What is it?

This is the 2015 Ford Mustang. We’ve always loved and admired the model from afar, but now it’s coming to the Mzansi – and many other foreign lands – for the first time as part of the official model line up. And it’s not going to be some special, limited edition left-hand drive effort – it’s a proper right-hand drive model optimised for our driving styles and conditions.

What engines will it have?

In the US it’s available with a V6, a 5.0-litre V8 and – new for 2015 – a 2.3-litre EcoBoost four. The V6 is the base engine and won’t be making the trip overseas, leaving the four and the eight as the two choices. The V8 is a carry over from 2014 and has 320kW plus 524 Nm of the good stuff. The EcoBoost – a twin-scroll turbocharged in-line four banger – has 228kW and 434 of your finest torques.

So obviously you want the V8 then?

Your heart might say V8 – and if you’ve been waiting several decades to get a proper one in South Africa, nothing else will probably do – but your head should not let you dismiss that EcoBoost fella lightly. It might have over 90kW less than the V8 but, depending on the final spec, the car can weigh over 100kg less, too. Pretty much all of that from the front end. So there is a huge win in the steering department for the smaller-engined car.

What about the handling – they’ve sorted that, right?

Right. The big news is that the Mustang gets an independent rear suspension for the first time (if you don’t count the SVT Cobra). But that is just the beginning of the handling story for this car. It’s not going too far to say that this chassis is one of the best Ford has ever produced, anywhere in the world.

In the spec we should get in the South Africa – which in the US would require optioning a performance pack – this Mustang is fabulously neutral, controlled, amazingly well damped and exactly what you want underneath you. It’s a tiny bit harsh on some bigger bumps, but road noise is low, the steering is direct – especially in Sport mode, one of three switchable choices available – and it’s a lot of fun to drive.

That’s fun for a muscle car, not fun compared with Europe or Japan’s finest?

No, that’s fun without any qualification. This chassis will go up against the best from anywhere and give them a good run for the money. You can steer both models, both of which have a limited slip diff as standard, on the throttle almost as much as with the wheel – the V8 particularly – so you can indulge your inner Bullitt fantasies as much as you want. But then when you want to tidy things up and go fast, it will now do that, too. The EcoBoost-equipped car is, by quite a margin, the best handing of the two.

Give me more of an idea here. Would the EcoBoost Stang give a GT86 a run for its money?

It wouldn’t just give it a run, it would smash its face in. The new Stang has a stack more grip, more power, more torque and is an altogether bigger, faster car.

What are the gearbox options – all manual?

No, there’s a six-speed manual , but there’s also a six-speed auto, too. Clutch action is light and smooth and the shift action is fine. The auto is a bit of a surprise – much more responsive and racy than you might expect, particularly when in Sport mode. It has the usual adaptive change patterns, but you can also stir it through the steering wheel mounted paddles. The manual is still the true driver’s option, but the self-shifter runs it close.

What does it sound like?

The V8 sounds exactly like a Mustang should, roaring and grumbling its way up and down the rev range, so it hasn’t been strangled to make it work around the world. The EcoBoost is not as evocative but has its own sound signature – a buzzy, swooshy note that doesn’t exactly thrill but doesn’t sound unpleasant either.

Tell me about the interiors – up to scratch?

Yep, all good inside. Ford has adopted an aeronautical theme to the interiors so they are all brushed aluminium, Bell & Ross watch-inspired speedo/tacho, and bright alloy toggle switches. It feels cool, contemporary and suitable. There are a number of upgrades available – Recaro seats, leather, etc – but even in the mid-spec cars they feel premium.

Connectivity is fully up to scratch, too. The revised Sync system swallows your phone’s address book in seconds, the navigation takes verbal commands more easily and there’s a stadium rock concert-level sound system available for those AC/DC moments. Seat space in the back is OK for smaller adults and kids. The load area, with fold down seats, is big enough to carry enough stuff for four people. It’s not massively spacious, but suitable.

C’mon, it can’t all be great. Surely there’s something that won’t work here?

Well, it is still a big car and the view over the bonnet is restricted over both wings, so squeezing it into parking gaps is going to be an issue. Likewise threading it down a narrow back lane is going to require a lot of concentration. But the good news is that the car now has the power and precision to let you do that.

So should I buy one?

Of course you should. Ford has done its homework and built a Mustang that not only keeps the muscle car flame burning brightly, it also adds the quality, precision and practicality that it needs to make this not just an emotional purchase, but also a rational one, too.

We might have had to wait 50 years for it to get here, but the wait has been worthwhile.

E39 double din radio

September 22, 2014, 7:04 am

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Have any of you fitted a double din in your car?

I have read that the heater box is a problem?

Tia

Raptor Lock nuts and tyre pressure gauges

September 22, 2014, 7:43 am

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Our supplier is offering a free tyre pressure gauge with any Raptor lock nut set ordered purchased, or the tyre pressure gauge can be purchased as a "stand alone" item as well.

Lock nut set (with free tyre pressure gauge) R400
Tyre pressure gauge indiviual purchase R50

The Lord of the Dance

September 22, 2014, 9:21 am

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I am the lord of the dance, fuck Michael Flatley... its me....

This is epic stuff, but requires a bit of a twisted soul

Which rim for e46 330d ?

September 22, 2014, 10:08 am

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I am looking at changing the rim on my e46 330d. I want to put an 18inch. There are quite a few that I am interested in putting on

This is what my car currently looks like



Option 1 : Vossen CVT in 18" (silver or gunmetal ?)



Option 2 : BBS CH-R in 18"





Option 3 : BMW m3 CSL 18" reps