VPS Paint Protection Promotion

April 3, 2018, 3:36 am

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Hey Guys and Girls

We would like to announce a Forum specific promotion on our two packages that we offer for VPS Paint Protection film for the whole month of April :crazy:

The two packages:

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-Full Front bumper
-Partial Bonnet (+-40cm)
-Partial front fenders (30-40cm)
-Mirror caps
-Headlight & Foglights

All this for R6000.00 incl. That's more than a R1000 savings.

Full Frontal package:
-Full Front bumper
-Full Bonnet
-Full front fenders
-Mirror caps
-Headlight & Foglights

All this for R11500.00 incl. That's more than R1500 savings.

We will even throw in the application of film on the door cups, just behind the door handles. This promotion is valid for the month of April only, and is only eligible on Sedans, Hatchbacks, and Coupes. SUV's will be quoted on individually. Pre-cut templates are available for most vehicle models.

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E46 330i

April 3, 2018, 4:07 am

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Hi Guys,

Sho.. Been a while

So I've always loved the E46 Individuals, and I regretted selling my old 320i so I decided it was time for...



So finding a clean one with the right spec is pretty f***ing tough, saw some real shockers but ended up finding the one...

2003 E46 330i Individual
Aegean Blue
Usual options as well as HK sound

She does need some work, but I'll hopefully be documenting the DIY...

Snapped up a few random pics...








DISA Valve

These are a rather notorious part on these cars, they are meant to regulate intake pressure depending on driving style. Their construction is a known issue, basically the pin that holds the actual flap in place comes loose releasing all of the stuff into your intake a la hand grenade



With this in mind, it was the first bit of maintenance I chose to carry out...

Quite an easy job, I chose to clean the throttle body and Idle valve while I was in there.

It fits just above the intake boot, two T40 bolts hold it on


Here you can see the condition of the old part, the flap was actually loose and the pin was on it's way out... This is after 170k kms. The issue with the flap being loose is that the ECU fuels according to the position of that flap, the car really lacked that punch that you expect from a 170odd kw engine before.


Here's what a new one looks like at the default position (notice the flap is open), it actually has loads of tension and is difficult to move manually... Compared to the old one which basically moved without any effort.



All back together:



I know the engine bay is filthy, but there's more to do before the cleaning can happen :lol:

Not a cheap job, part from the dealers is R5200 with discount, there are several cheaper options on ebay but I chose not to install a generic part because of the possible repercussions if it were to fail.

The car now feels muuuuch smoother and the low end torque is back.

Next up...

Interior Clean

So as with most cars on the road, it looked as if the leather was never properly cleaned... So I got my detailing stuff together and tackled it on Sunday.

Turtle Wax Interior 1 for cleaning
Gtechniq L1 and C6 for protection

Before:




And after:





Next up is the valve cover gasket replacement... Another common wear and tear part, and mine is definitely in need of replacement (I can see some oil sweat around the cover).

Also, there was a bundle of wires in the cubby that annoyed me, so I decided to see where they were going

Expectation :



Reality:





And to conclude, obligatory wash pics:



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Then... After numerous complaints from family / management, I decided to have a look fixing the oil leaks.

This is what I imagine the engine looks like when it's running



I noticed that most of the oil was around the valve cover gasket, which eventually makes it's way down to any fresh tar/paving around.

Some investigatory pics






So off to ... uh... Goldwagen to get some replacement parts



Once I got back, it was time to...



Firstly, the cabin filter and housing, cover comes off, followed by the filter and 3 t30 bolts





And then the covers





Followed by a shitload of #10 bolts, and you're left with this:



Here we can see how the oil was seeping out of the half moon areas, probably because sealant was applied incorrectly.



Valve cover got a good and well needed clean



Took a while to clean the old gunk off, now ready for some quality sealant (Sealant is only required in the half moon and front cover areas)



New sealant applied



And then...



All done!



No more leaks, although I still need to give the engine a proper clean... Didn't want to get the pressure washer in there with wet sealant around. Strangeley enough, it was also a vacuum leak source, and my rough idle issue is now gone. Car is muuuch smoother and happier.

Thanks for watching

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April 3, 2018, 5:18 am

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2003 320d e46 auto

April 3, 2018, 6:42 am

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Hi guy's need some advise my car feels like it is slipping on gears and has the gear sign on the dash early in the morning on diagnostic error code reads gear monitoring 3. Can anyone reccomend a gearbox fundi that i can chat or go to. Would realy appreciate some advice please. thank you

135i rotten luck

April 3, 2018, 7:09 am

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just took delivery of a 135i 2010 M sport,

while happily driving on the N2 from PE the cars water level light goes on, first its orange then Goes Angry Red then car just slowly looses power.

while trying to diagnose the problem ( back seat mechanic ) i noticed the following:

1. no coolent was present in the reservoir
2. the oil temp gauge hardly moved
3. this problem only started after 50km of driving.

i then called the dealership ( i will ommit names until my problem is fixed) i purchased the car from. they immediately came out and collected the car which is currently with them and they sorting it out.

My question is has anyone had a similar experience and if so what is the problem ?
also what should i be on the look out for when the vehicle is returned ?

www.euroautoparts.co.za

April 3, 2018, 11:45 pm

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Hi, has anyone ordered from this site and how reliable are they?

http://www.euroautoparts.co.za/

How long did it take your order to be processed?

Thanks

E90 Automatic Transmission

April 4, 2018, 3:16 am

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Hi All

I was wondering if you can fit a ZF6HP19 automatic transmission from a 2004 525i into a 2005 320d.

here are the realoem parts:

525i: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpart...Id=24_1024

320d: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpart...Id=24_1024


the reason behind this is, the 320d tranny is dead and I can source a 525 tranny locally

thanks

Got a bulge in RFT - Need a replacement tyre

April 4, 2018, 3:50 am

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Hi Guys,

So over the Easter Weekend and driving out of town, I noticed a bulge in my Bridgestone Poteza RE050 run flat tyre while filling up petrol.

It looks like in the picture.

I reluctantly had to continue with my journey, and drove very slowly and gingerly.

Luckily I made it home safely. Unfortunately there is still about 50% thread left on the other tyre, so I'm looking to buy a used 225/40/R18 RFT if anyone has one for sale, or knows where I can get one. I am located in Southern Suburbs Cape Town.

Thanks in advance

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Textar Pads - Where to Purchase

April 4, 2018, 5:29 am

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Good Day Guys

Where can you purchase Textar pads currently.

I have tried Imcomex in PTA, and they supply Meyle.

Im not sure how good the Meyle pads are.

Thanks!

E46 M3 Fuel Gauge Error

April 4, 2018, 7:50 am

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Hi all

Have an E46 M3 and the fuel gauge says its empty with the light on but i put fuel in the car and it was full..

Any idea what the issue is?

Blockage?
Faulty Reading?
Fuse?

Buying advice - M235i vs. M240i vs. M240i LCI

April 4, 2018, 9:04 am

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Hi all,

I am considering purchasing a 2 series in the next few months and was hoping to get some advice on which model to get. I want to buy a used (1-3 year old) auto coupe.

Is it worth paying the premium for the B58 motor over the N55?

Is it worth paying the premium for the LCI updated version of the M240i?

What is the age and mileage sweet spot for buying a second performance hand BMW? More specifically the M235/40?

Any other relevant buying advice will be appreciated.

Thanks,

BMW X5 E70 accessories needed

April 4, 2018, 11:34 am

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Hey guys,

Looking for front splitters or front spoiler for an E70 M Sport, any hints as to where I could get some other than BMW?

Thanks,


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Xpel Headlight/Taillight Tinting Promotion

April 4, 2018, 11:14 pm

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Hey guys and girls

With HID, LED and laser lamps, and ultra-clear polycarbonate and acrylic lenses, it’s easier than ever to see what’s in front of you on the road.

But as clear and sleek as new composite headlights are, they’re also close to the road and extremely vulnerable to damage from both debris and the sun’s UV rays. Lenses can get sandblasted from dirt, salt and small stones, cracked from larger rock strikes, or go cloudy from constant exposure to the sun.

Polishing products can temporarily restore some clarity to clouded or scratched lenses, but they compromise the built-in clear coat protection.

XPEL offers a much more durable, elegant solution. Now, it’s just as easy to protect your headlights as it is your paint.

XPEL Headlamp Protection Film has a proprietary outer skin that is nearly impossible to scuff or scratch, and an inner layer that bonds to lenses and evens out any surface imperfections. It’s thick enough to handle direct stone strikes, but still lets headlamp heat dissipate naturally.

You can preserve your car’s original look with XPEL’s clear film, or change it up with tinted film in Slate Smoke and Charcoal Smoke. Whichever color you choose, you’ll get perfect optical clarity and industry-leading protection, a perfect fit through XPEL’s cutting-edge headlamp template system.

We are happy to inform everyone that you no longer have to settle for “cheap” derivatives on your headlights and tail lights. Application time takes only a couple of minutes and has a great outcome for only R600 per set, and if you choose to do both headlights and taillights, we will do both for only R1000. Please note availability is limited to only 10 customers.

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Surebrake Pads / Track setup

April 5, 2018, 12:34 am

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Howzit guys,
So I asked my SO to purchase a set of pads for me from GW since she works 5mins from them plus I had a massive hangover

So anyway, she was given a set of Surebrakes - the guy that helped her assured her that they were very good (even though they arent too popular), plus they werent very cheap either. So my question - should I take these back?
Has anyone had experience with Surebrakes?

Bonus question - I think I have gotten my car to the point where I am confident enough to take it on a track once in a while (just for fun - this isnt a racecar).
I am assuming street pads and discs generally wouldnt be suited for track use.
My question is what do you guys normally do - Do you change pads when you get on track? Do you run track pads permanently (I am assuming not because of the squeal)

2005 E90 325i aftermarket clutch kit

April 5, 2018, 12:58 am

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I'm hoping someone can give me some advice

My car has done just under 100k km and is in need of a new clutch

I have contacted BMW and excluding fitment a clutch/flywheel kit with necessary screws, springs, pins etc is around R25K.

I'm hoping I can get an aftermarket version stage2 or similar without having to replace the flywheel and get better performance.

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RK Motion now in Paarl (Western Cape)

April 5, 2018, 2:56 am

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For all you Waterless people in the Kaap

We now have a RK motion dealer situated in Paarl

Please visit our website for contact details: http://www.rkmotion.co.za

f30 330d m/sport a/t

April 5, 2018, 4:51 am

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Hi,

Have this car a few months. Any ideas for power upgrade/s?

Under motorplan still, so looking for plug and play, small mod to exhaust??

tx

M235i Restraint Service light

April 5, 2018, 5:19 am

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Hi All,

Great forum, and lots of good info here. I have a M235i which shows the 2 above errors. I have read and many people say there is a yellow connector under the drivers seat, and i must just check if its still connected, which it is. I would like to clear these faults in Rosebank/Sandton/Randburg area, whom can possibly assist me?

M235i Restraint Service light

April 5, 2018, 5:25 am

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Hi All,

Great forum, and lots of information here, but i have a Restraint error on both the driver and passenger side. I would like to get this cleared, who can anyone recommend in JHB/Randburg/Sandton/Fourways side?

Old/New member

April 5, 2018, 5:46 am

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Hi Guys, so i've been a member of this forum for a while. Unfortunately I'm not that active as I would like. I've recently purchased a Z3 to add to my rides. Currently i have an E90 330i (2010) & F30 320D (2017). Attached are some pics of the rides... The X1 in the 1 PIC i sold to buy the 320D.