Wanted : E46 M Sport Steering wheel
I've got the old double slotted steering wheel on my e46 330D 05' and am keen to get the M sport looking one. Any ideas where I can source one of these? Sorry stole the photo from another thread.
View ArticleLED Downlights
So I am wanting to replace my Halogen downlights with LED versions. Now I have received some varying information on this, some people have said I can go for it where others have said I need a...
View ArticleBlue Train
As title state, has anyone been on the blue train before? Think about taking my mom on it. PTA-CPT route... Read some review, half is positive and half is not so good, so don't know if is worth the money
View ArticleHelp, beep BEEEEEEP
So I got myself a 2nd hand 135i Beem last week with 86k km on it... Have been loving the car since day one, except when I took delivery the problem didnt happen. Its an N54 2008 Model. Everytime I...
View ArticleCarbon Accessories Update-
Hi Guys All our carbon accessories for E82,E90/92 and F30 will be available from Friday for despatch/delivery or pick up. Those whom have pre-ordered, we will forward mail individually and those...
View ArticleBearing knock
I'm looking at buying an 2003 facelift e46 m3 that had a bearing knock. The previous owner said 2 conrods bent. The car is now getting repaired with 2nd hand conrods and the crank being sent to the...
View ArticlePlanned trip to the Nurburging!
As the thread says, I am going to the Nurburgring! Now I have been twice before, but circumstances have not been right for me to actually get to drive on the Ring. That wil change in August! I have the...
View ArticleE46 Newbie
Hello Forum, First BMW and need to tap into this knowledge base to make this work. It's a E46 318i, big step up from my old Jetta 3. I do the majority of maintenance work myself and would like to keep...
View ArticleDIY e46 Inlet and Exhaust Camshaft Sensors
Quick DIY on replacing these. The exhaust Camshaft sensor may take a whole of 5 min to do. Standing infront of the engine you will see a plug to the left just under the Valve Cover (The black cover...
View ArticlePreventative Maintainance Starts....
Hi Guys, Once again thanks for the all the advise. The forum is just 1 big encyclopedia if not bigger. I've began with some maintainance on the E46 318i just to prevent any unforseen hicups from...
View Article135i in for a Detail
So, 4PiPeR has sent his recently acquired new daily for some much needed paint correction, and protection. This was a rather challenging detail in the timeframe it was completed, but the results still...
View ArticleBmw e90 330i
My wife's 2008 330i is nearing the end of its motorplan, is there any parts I must try and get them to change that could go wrong? Her mileage is on 86000km. Cheers Euan. Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
View ArticleTicking sound
Hallo all, BMW E46 320i. Engine was quiet since I bought the car, now since Saturday it is making a soft ticking "chick" "chick" sound with the engine running? Belts? Does it have a plastic pulley that...
View Article1967 BMW 2000TI Keep or Sell it
I`m already busy with my 1602 project, so I don`t know to keep it for a later project or just sell it. No Engine, Gearbox, Radiator, Rubbers... All glass, trims, interior, headlights, taillights &...
View ArticleTyres are expensive hey :-(
My first F30 Tyre problem thanks to the potholes in SA, I have had to fork out R4100 for a new Tyre
View Articlen55 carbon cleaning
i recently had my n55 335i carbon cleaned with one the local boys here in cpt. car is completely stock i gained about 7kw and 10nm BUT my consumption has dramatically improved i went from 12.8/13.1L...
View Article330d Guibo
Hi gents, I have recently had my propshaft repaired and replaced the center bearing with an oem one.. now there is still a vibration under acceleration, the propshaft place checked it out and...
View ArticleBMW Mechanic
Hi, my wife drives a 2005 BMW X3 2.0d and needs to have it serviced. Can any of you perhaps recommend a reliable, experienced, non rip-off, cost effective mechanic here in the southern suburbs? I'll...
View ArticleHoly 1 Series!! (Porn Alert)
Can this be true? I would love to drive this little beast!!
View Articlewhat nice cars are they out here
i was thinking what nice cars are out there at the moment?? lets say we looking at under R1m ... what is there? Jag F Type? Golf 7R? 435i BMW? 1M? GTR Nissan? what would you choose, and what else would...
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