Motor swap
Hi, Firstly - is it possible to swap a motor with and automatic gearbox with one that had a manual one? If so, I have an E30 318i Auto with the M10 motor - would it be possible to with an E36 M42 motor?
View ArticleGood "Indie" Mechanic - e60 550i service
Hi All, Can anyone suggest a good "indie" mechanic/workshop where I can have my e60 550 serviced? I'm in the West Rand, not that it matters much. I'm willing to drive to get good service at reasonable...
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BMW Summer Fest ended badly for me
After an awesome day spent with fellow fanatics at the Bmw summer fest, my day ended on low note for me as my sunroof just decided to explode At first i thought we were being shoot at because it...
View ArticleBattery registration
I changed my battery a few months ago, and while it is working well, the car would still shut off the sound( radio, PDC, warning sounds) whenever the doors were left open, or the music left on for...
View ArticleThank you dvst8
I always read about how fanatics help out other fanatics in need, and think how lekka to be part of this family. Then it happened to me this morning. Got on the N1 at Beyers Naude heading towards...
View Articlee46 O2 Sensor bank 1 & 2 - control limit
Car felt a bit 'slow' this week so did another scan to check what might pop up. Recently replaced the MAF sensor. Still need to replace the crankshaft sensor. Have the part but can't attend to it now....
View ArticleE90 320i valvetronic
Hi Guys can someone please advise EML came on last night on my 2007 320i, a friend of mine used his diagnostic machine and the error code was 2A61-Valvetronic Adaption. Researching this on the internet...
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Happy Birthday ChrisBrand!
Happy Birthday to one of our forums great DIYers! Have a great one bud!
View ArticleWanted 205/45/17 RunFlats
Hi All I'm in need of 2x205/45/17 Runflats for Mini CooperS Any1 has these? Regards Mark
View Articlehelp with RATTLES!!
Hi Guys i recently purchased a 2009 120i M sport with just over 100,000km car is in immaculate condition and was well taken car off 1 lady owner my problem is i have picked up this UGLY rattle (plastic...
View ArticleF20 Xenon Headlights
La Familia, Can anyone shed some light on where I can get F20 Xenon headlights for a reasonable price? Thanks in advance
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Lost lock bolt key
Hope someone can help me out - I've lost my wheel lock bolt key. BMW either wants the number on the tip of the key or the lock bolt itself in order to provide me with a replacement. I'm in...
View ArticleRear brakes for E90 323i
what brand of brakes would the forum recommend for 2006 E90 323i sportspack, and prices / places in JHB where I could get them. Not even considering agents - I know i'm in for a ripping if i go there....
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What's your car's theme song?
Ok, so this has been on my mind for some time now - we all have that one song (or three songs ) that we associate with driving our beloved Bahnstormers and I thought it would be really interesting to...
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/SEEN new M235i
Dropped in at AutoGlen today to have a look at this baby. 590k for the blue 235i
View ArticleINPA required for airbag reset
I'm looking for someone to reset the airbag light on my E46, preferably on the Northern or Western suburbs of JHB. I disconnected the airbag unit in the driver's door while I was working on the window...
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Hamann & Nowack ... comments please
I read a comment on the forum that BMW R & D has done their job in tuning our BMW's for performance and there is not much one can do to improve on that, except to bring back performance that was...
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Car scam (Junkmail etc)
Just read this thread on Avcom http://www.avcom.co.za/phpBB3/viewtopic....173ce520d7 so just a "heads-up" Myle Wrote:Hi Guys Just a heads up. I am trying to sell a car on the internet. Phoned by a...
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