Wanted: One driver's side door mirror for my 650i (E63), 2006 model
Oh dear, had a silly little accident and the cover of my door mirror has broken off and the front cover surround is also cracked. The beemer agent okes can supply the covers only but at a price. Have...
View ArticleNew to the family
Howzit everyone, So i have recently bitten the bullet and joined the family of true German style and engineering. Bought my first ever BMW trading from a Citroen DS3 But what can i say... I am proud...
View ArticleAirbag light
Will a faulty occupancy sensor cause a left and right side airbag fault as well? I have all 3 faults coming up. I fitted the bypass circuit thing, but the occupancy fault is still there...not sure if I...
View ArticleX35 FUEL ECONOMY CHALLENGE
For the last few months my 335 fuel consumption was a big concern. Turned out to be a few leaking injectors and a bad O2 sensor which were replaced by BMW under motorplan a few weeks ago. Besides the...
View ArticleUrgent call for help : hospital bed
Folks, My uncle has been ill for a very long time, he has a disease that made him loose both his legs a few years ago He does not have the strength to sit upright anymore. We are urgently looking for a...
View ArticleIS IT A CAUSE FOR CONCERN ?
I don't want to post in the oil thread as the post will get lost... Since my last oil service, I've done 2321km and filled a pint of oil this morning in my garage whie the car was cold. Mileage is now...
View ArticleJB4 Stage 3 135i N54 Build Thread
Hi Guys thought I'd rather start a new thread for the build of my N54. And leave the introduction thread as such. So just to give most of you an update. My N54 currently has a base of 194wkw 260whp and...
View Article19" f30 motorsport rim on e90
howsit guys been looking for 19s for a while now and came across these at a bargain price. do u guys think I will be able to fit these on my e90? need to know before I buy them. Is there anyone who...
View ArticleMy Project BMW 1602 Turbo
It`s a 1971 BMW 1600-2/2002 with M10 engine When finished as similar to Picture...
View ArticleWhat's this service?
Hi Fanatics, After I replaced my rear brake pads & reset the service indicator, I checked the service info on the car. And the the next service in 3000 km/Nov 2016 now, is the one next to 16 &...
View ArticleM60B40 and B30 404 DME
Does anyone know if we ever got any M60 powered cars locally that came with the 404 DME or did we just get them with the 484 DME?
View Articlee46 330i Valve cover gasket
Hi All, Just a quick one regarding the e46 330i valve cover gasket which is a common leak problem. Has anyone done this as a DIY, and what is needed in the form of tools and technical know how. I am...
View ArticleSony Z2
Hey All Got my new Sony Z2 cellphone yesterday and thought i would share some impressions with you guys Fisrtly build quality is awesome. Really feels like a well built phone and not plasticky like the...
View ArticleFuel consumption: 2010, 125i Auto Coupe
Hey Gents, Have had my 125i Auto Coupe for about 4 months / 6000kms. Car is 2010, Auto, with 69,000km on clock and still on plan. I cannot for the life of me get the car under 15l per 100km. I am...
View ArticleStupid Q
Hi Guys Being my first BMW...and possibly chain driven vehicle. Iv got a 1997 E36 328i convertible. Im sure this has a chain instead of a timing belt right? When does the chain need to be replaced? Iv...
View ArticlePhillips LED rear and indicator bulbs
P21/5W - R260 per pair P21 - R240 per pair PY21W - Amber R300 per pair
View ArticleTraffic Fine Increase - Cape Town
I've heard this twice now - yesterday over the radio and now again on Facebook. Apparently the prices are going up 300% (see article below). I hope that there is no incentive attached to this that will...
View ArticleWanting some advice - X3 2.0D
Hey guys, so ive got my 320D and looking to get an X3. 1. I have found one with 123000km - anything i need to check 2. I like a manual - any problems with these 3. What should i look for on the test...
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