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AUC Issue - Interested in thoughts/Opinions

The Governor — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:48:16 UTC

Author: The Governor

Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:48:16 UTC

we're currently negotiating on an exchange, although my pending choice is a bit left field compared to the 530i. Once I know it's all squared away I'll feed back...

Locked out of car please help!!!!!!

Aspectcarl — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:47:46 UTC

Author: Aspectcarl

Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:47:46 UTC

xxbubbachunkxx wrote:

all the rest, i did manage to get in to my car finnaly. turned the boot lock fully to the left, the it stopped. then i pushed it a little more and it clicked and opened. lock was veryyyyyyyyyy stiff. have brocken keys off in locks before and didnt want to end up doing it again.

some great info and ideas been posted on thsi topic. hope it helps out some other folk

thanks all again

Yep we saw you got in alright, just be nice to have a solution to problem that admittedly rarely happens but you could turn to before breaking a window

BMWLAND

tenchiten — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:43:05 UTC

Author: tenchiten

Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:43:05 UTC

What you lot on about ?

Quick headlight question (E60, LCI, adaptive lights)

rjc — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:42:51 UTC

Author: rjc

Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:42:51 UTC

I find the lights are great, I will never go back to Halogen. I have noticed the high beam does re-focus for distance when up at motorway speeds . When at lower speeds, around lanes etc. they do appear to be high, compared to older halogen ones, although I find they light more of the road ahead despite 'feeling' too high. Turn on the front fogs though, they go into short and wide mode - which is terrible, even in fog. It could be they need to be 'reset', as they are hooked into all sorts of bits on the suspension to get ride height etc. ? If you are under warranty, can't hurt to get them checked.

I am trying to go for a BMW shop, but I need two quotes. The local place I went to for a second quote today said they would fill in the deep scratch on the bonnet and 'blend' in over 25% width of the bonnet. Another set of light marks up near the windscreen, they would polish then clear lacquer the whole bonnet and it would all be invisible. I had to wait for the estimate chap, as the two people in front of me were bringing cars back following repairs to complain about the finish . Be interesting to get their quote. The headlight itself costs a packet.

Good news on the re-code, the last time the car was coded (for various niggles) it took 7 hours to complete. They were very pleased none of it failed, as it would have taken another 7 hours. Not seen one take that long before they said.

Looking to buy a 320D

paspatout — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:40:35 UTC

Author: paspatout

Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:40:35 UTC

Why not go into your local dealership and ask them for the full low down on its history

POP QUIZ! go on have a go! it's a bit of fun for BMWland.

tenchiten — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:36:07 UTC

Author: tenchiten

Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:36:07 UTC

Cruel to be Kind - Nick Lowe

E46 has TV but no nav

lozstlouis — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:32:39 UTC

Author: lozstlouis

Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:32:39 UTC

Cracking. So BT it has. Cannot find the ULF box thing to get the code. Tried 0000 as suggested in other posts. Is this ULF thing hidden deep in the Touring models?

Really Weird RFT wear

Peter — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:23:51 UTC

Author: Peter

Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:23:51 UTC

Not showing in the post, but I've looked at it in your gallery.

Yes this is a sight that is becoming quite common on 19" run-flats. What pressures have you been running? Almost certainly caused by low pressures, combined with aggressive camber settings.

Peter

AUC Issue? Dealer fitted Mats left holes in cars carpets.

lunar524 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:19:18 UTC

Author: lunar524

Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:19:18 UTC

speedman wrote:

lunar524 wrote:

zarnd wrote:

You would have to speak to the supplying dealer (to you) of the car and see what they say about it

cheers

Well today I lifted the carpets, and fitted some 1.5" plastic discs to the underneath, with a hole suitable for screwing the velcro discs into, so in future they won't pull out.

AIS it's no big deal, just me being fussy. Just ignore me...lol

glad you're happy with it......

However, I think it's better this way than the way it was in my brother's Mitsubishi Pajero Junior...... it had the pins (like nails) coming up from the carpet and into 2 holes in the mat.... so everytime you drove the car, you would find this pin in your shoe sole......

Yes it's fine now cheers. I think GM/VX's idea of using specially built-n plastic peg things which come up out of the carpet about 3/8", and then the mats which have a plastic ring in them just snaps into place over the raised peg. Whatever's used, as long as it holds them in place I dont suppose it matters.

Just had to order a set of wheel centre's, some toe rag stole all 4 of mine yesterday while at the supermarket, what's the world coming to eh. Obviously thought mine looked nicer.

318i (2 litre valvetronic) engine oil leak

SJD — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:15:48 UTC

Author: SJD

Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:15:48 UTC

I still have not done ours I must confess. The car went through another period of inactivity tbh.

However, the leak almost stopped for a while when being used again and then has just re-started, along with another patch, albeit smaller, near the front of the block. I am thinking that should mean it is the rocker cover gasket surely?!

I have got a copy of the TIS guide for replacing and had a quote for the gasket from my local dealer of £62. Does that sound about right? I will then fit when it is not so cold/rain/cold again!!

Are bushes a recognised problem with E36 cars.

paulE36 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:12:43 UTC

Author: paulE36

Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:12:43 UTC

Peter wrote:

paulE36 wrote:

Just having a clear out and looking through all my old MOT's and bills, worn bushes seem to be a constant MOT failure item. In fact the last few MOT's have been bushes and suspension arms. I know my car is 10 years old, but i never expected so many items to fail. 95k.

I hope you are talking different parts and not 'more of the same' replacements, I'm aware some pattern parts just don't last at all. Far worse than the life of OEM bits.

Peter

So your car fails the MOT on a bush. Howdo you ensure its a "longer lasting" bush that is fitted. If he said to me what bush do you want, i wouldn't have a clue.

New Wheels for E70 X5

535dBoy — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:04:57 UTC

Author: 535dBoy

Posted: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:04:57 UTC

Hi

Been debating for some time about changing my MSport 20" wheels for some 21"

I know the LCI model range will have new wheels - are these economical to buy and even available to buy?

Will there be some new styles in the accessory brochure coming out with the LCI too?

Thanks