What have you done to your car today?

Felix79 · Post by **Felix79** » Thu Dec 13, 2018 1:40 pm

Managed to get some new clips for my drivers side kick plate. Also just ordered in the correct M badge to go on my drivers wing and it was cheaper with BMW than I found with eBay

Sideways Steve · Post by **Sideways Steve** » Thu Dec 13, 2018 1:55 pm

Felix79 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 13, 2018 1:40 pm Managed to get some new clips for my drivers side kick plate. Also just ordered in the correct M badge to go on my drivers wing and it was cheaper with BMW than I found with eBay

I have generally found that 99% of the time BMW themselves are considerably cheaper than eBay and other places online. I've actually even found them to be cheaper than buying a second hand part from a breakers on occasion!

MACK · Post by **MACK** » Thu Dec 13, 2018 2:10 pm

After noticing my drivers side roof drain wasn't doing what it should yesterday, I've cleaned them both this morning. I last did them back in June so not that long ago. Both bungs removed first and they were completely clean so a quick blast with an airline revealed my drivers side one was completely blocked by a helicopter seed and some leaf bits half way down the drain tube! That's a new one, I've have had the bungs filthy or the drain holes at the top completely crusted over with mud/debris before, but never had a blockage mid way down the drainpipe.

Phoenixboy · Post by **Phoenixboy** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 10:26 am

well its more of an if than a what

do I stand out there in the rain washing my car

enzed4 · Post by **enzed4** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 10:31 am

Met up with forum member scarlet-jester for a coding session and a coffee.

Phoenixboy · Post by **Phoenixboy** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:21 pm

Phoenixboy wrote: ↑Sat Dec 15, 2018 10:26 am well its more of an if than a what
do I stand out there in the rain washing my car

I must be off my head!
went out in the rain and gave the car a quick wash off.
mainly the dirty wheels.
I need help.
normal people do not stand out in the rain washing the car.

parabolica · Post by **parabolica** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 5:10 pm

Dropped my second-hand, newly purchased 107s off at First Aid Wheels in North London for a refurb - was impressed when they said they should be ready before the end of next week! Going by how busy they always seems to be, I was planning for them to be in the new year.

Also fitted my replacement brake pressure control sensors - no more warning messages! New interior door handle covers arrived as well, so no more falling off every time I open the doors!

Nictrix · Post by **Nictrix** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 5:45 pm

Phoenixboy wrote: ↑Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:21 pm
Phoenixboy wrote: ↑Sat Dec 15, 2018 10:26 am well its more of an if than a what
do I stand out there in the rain washing my car
I must be off my head!
went out in the rain and gave the car a quick wash off.
mainly the dirty wheels.
I need help.
normal people do not stand out in the rain washing the car.

You are not alone, I have done this a few times and can almost feel the neighbors stares out the windows while they point and laugh

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 6:23 pm

Nictrix wrote: ↑Sat Dec 15, 2018 5:45 pm
Phoenixboy wrote: ↑Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:21 pm
Phoenixboy wrote: ↑Sat Dec 15, 2018 10:26 am well its more of an if than a what
do I stand out there in the rain washing my car
I must be off my head!
went out in the rain and gave the car a quick wash off.
mainly the dirty wheels.
I need help.
normal people do not stand out in the rain washing the car.
You are not alone, I have done this a few times and can almost feel the neighbors stares out the windows while they point and laugh

At least you get a free rinse out of the deal, I’ve been guilty of this a few times myself

Rob

ben g · Post by **ben g** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 7:06 pm

parabolica wrote: ↑Sat Dec 15, 2018 5:10 pm Dropped my second-hand, newly purchased 107s off at First Aid Wheels in North London for a refurb - was impressed when they said they should be ready before the end of next week! Going by how busy they always seems to be, I was planning for them to be in the new year.

Also fitted my replacement brake pressure control sensors - no more warning messages! New interior door handle covers arrived as well, so no more falling off every time I open the doors!

Did you not fancy going for their exchange service? Or did they not have any in stock?

m7xeg · Post by **m7xeg** » Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:20 pm

Coffee331 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 06, 2018 9:14 pm
m7xeg wrote: ↑Thu Dec 06, 2018 6:27 pm
Coffee331 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 03, 2018 8:32 pm Didn’t actually do something to the car today but bagged this on eBay for €31
Interesting - I’ve just bought one that looks exactly the same! Perhaps the seller had two and used the same photo. We wil see!
i noticed that yesterday also on eBay...but he had different item numbers so I assume just used the same pic. I’ll let you know when mine lands

Mine arrived, after having to head to the collection office and paying £16 in import taxes though... without a red slips through the door!

+1 for USPS email updates though...

parabolica · Post by **parabolica** » Sun Dec 16, 2018 2:05 am

ben g wrote: ↑Sat Dec 15, 2018 7:06 pm
parabolica wrote: ↑Sat Dec 15, 2018 5:10 pm Dropped my second-hand, newly purchased 107s off at First Aid Wheels in North London for a refurb - was impressed when they said they should be ready before the end of next week! Going by how busy they always seems to be, I was planning for them to be in the new year.

Also fitted my replacement brake pressure control sensors - no more warning messages! New interior door handle covers arrived as well, so no more falling off every time I open the doors!
Did you not fancy going for their exchange service? Or did they not have any in stock?

They did offer it; I was keen to stick with my wheels as I knew they were perfect structure-wise. As much as I'm sure they wouldn't sell dodgy wheels, I had spent a while looking for a decent enough set of 107s (i.e. no cracks, welds or buckles) so didn't want to give them up. The refurb is a chistmas present from the old man anyway.

Sideways Steve · Post by **Sideways Steve** » Sun Dec 16, 2018 9:07 pm

Painted my replacement parking sensor. I have to say I'm super impressed with the colour match of the paint I bought mixed to code on eBay!!

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enzed4 · Post by **enzed4** » Mon Dec 17, 2018 6:13 am

Sideways Steve wrote: ↑Sun Dec 16, 2018 9:07 pm Painted my replacement parking sensor. I have to say I'm super impressed with the colour match of the paint I bought mixed to code on eBay!!

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That looks factory - well done!

Coffee331 · Post by **Coffee331** » Mon Dec 17, 2018 11:57 am

m7xeg wrote: ↑Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:20 pm
Coffee331 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 06, 2018 9:14 pm
m7xeg wrote: ↑Thu Dec 06, 2018 6:27 pm

Interesting - I’ve just bought one that looks exactly the same! Perhaps the seller had two and used the same photo. We wil see!
i noticed that yesterday also on eBay...but he had different item numbers so I assume just used the same pic. I’ll let you know when mine lands
Mine arrived, after having to head to the collection office and paying £16 in import taxes though... without a red slips through the door!

+1 for USPS email updates though...

Fitted mine, took all of about 20 minutes; cutting the hole in the steering cowl took the most time.

While I was looking for the cruise control plug I noticed another unused plug in there also, it was white in colour and slightly wider than the cruise connection. Anyone know what that is for? Only thing i could think of was auto gearbox flappy paddles maybe?

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