What have you done to your car today?

[MrPT]

It's the sound insulation that cover the top mounts. Quite common to see them ripped as garages don't bother dismantling all the trim properly when replacing shocks etc.

[Nash3vans]

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Is that cracks in the bodywork you can see around the suspension tower?

it’s the foam insulation

[Nictrix]

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Is that cracks in the bodywork you can see around the suspension tower?

it’s the foam insulation

Just thought it looked a bit dodgy in the pic

[Big Andra]

It's the sound insulation that cover the top mounts. Quite common to see them ripped as garages don't bother dismantling all the trim properly when replacing shocks etc.

Squeaky bum averted.

[enzed4]

Well today I did something rather radical
I put my whippy back on.
Despite the fact the stubby looks better, the reception from the stubby was crap
I’m sure there are better stubbys out there, but the one I was using was crap.
I recall I had a oem one on the 85, and that was better, so that may be the answer.
So for the time being , back to the remote control car look21224C27-62F0-4475-AD43-84007AEA3C9A.jpeg

Funny you mentioned that, I've found exactly the same thing. Stubby (it was more of a semi-stubby) was very good on the E85 but the E89 stubby is not great at all.

[Smartbear]

Well today I did something rather radical
I put my whippy back on.
Despite the fact the stubby looks better, the reception from the stubby was crap
I’m sure there are better stubbys out there, but the one I was using was crap.
I recall I had a oem one on the 85, and that was better, so that may be the answer.
So for the time being , back to the remote control car look21224C27-62F0-4475-AD43-84007AEA3C9A.jpeg

Funny you mentioned that, I've found exactly the same thing. Stubby (it was more of a semi-stubby) was very good on the E85 but the E89 stubby is not great at all.

My receptions fine, bit I am using a genuine bmw stubby
Rob

[Phoenixboy]

Well today I did something rather radical
I put my whippy back on.
Despite the fact the stubby looks better, the reception from the stubby was crap
I’m sure there are better stubbys out there, but the one I was using was crap.
I recall I had a oem one on the 85, and that was better, so that may be the answer.
So for the time being , back to the remote control car look21224C27-62F0-4475-AD43-84007AEA3C9A.jpeg

Funny you mentioned that, I've found exactly the same thing. Stubby (it was more of a semi-stubby) was very good on the E85 but the E89 stubby is not great at all.

My receptions fine, bit I am using a genuine bmw stubby
Rob

think that may be the answer.
will have to pay the 24.00 and get the bmw one, robbin gits

[Felix79]

Got my replacement drivers side, front wing M badge today from BMW North Oxford. "Only" set me back £46 , which was cheaper than the ones listed on eBay and Amazon. Also picked up a trim removal kit, so I can get the old clips out of the drivers side sill and reinstall the kickplate at last.

Hopefully, by this weekend, all the cosmetics should be sorted for the time being.

[1000rr]

Put my new plate on that i got for Xmas....

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[enzed4]

Put my new plate on that i got for Xmas....


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I'm not seeing a word, guessing it's related to your name somehow?

[DaveD]

Managed to get the front discs changed to bmw performance drilled/floating discs and painted the callipers satin black hammerite. Just the rears to do now!

[1000rr]

Put my new plate on that i got for Xmas....


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I'm not seeing a word, guessing it's related to your name somehow?

Yep.

[enzed4]

Put my new plate on that i got for Xmas....


plate (1 of 1).jpg

I'm not seeing a word, guessing it's related to your name somehow?

Yep.

Nice

[tomrdy]

Did the roof motor relocate. Man this was NOT fun.

Couldn't get the lower casing out for the longest time, got so frustrated and ended up needing to summon all my man-strength to break the end clippy/slot bit.

Bonuses from the job though:

- I found out my motor is in great condition
- I didn't have a blockage in my drain hole as the casing and insulation was very tidy
- My rear shocks are likely not 15 years old (foam was cut apart so someone has been in there)
- It was near 40 degrees C here in Sydney today so I basically did a sauna treatment



Oh i also ordered a new soft top to replace mine (it was slashed and patched up by the previous owner and I tried my best in the last 3 years+ to ignore it)! Another tedious but ultimately rewarding job to come

[Phoenixboy]

Well today I did something rather radical
I put my whippy back on.
Despite the fact the stubby looks better, the reception from the stubby was crap
I’m sure there are better stubbys out there, but the one I was using was crap.
I recall I had a oem one on the 85, and that was better, so that may be the answer.
So for the time being , back to the remote control car look21224C27-62F0-4475-AD43-84007AEA3C9A.jpeg

Funny you mentioned that, I've found exactly the same thing. Stubby (it was more of a semi-stubby) was very good on the E85 but the E89 stubby is not great at all.

My receptions fine, bit I am using a genuine bmw stubby
Rob
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your reception will be like mine on sunday