Recent content by Chippie

Yes, I’m pretty sure it just turns more of the traction control off

Try this online VIN checker to see the build specs https://mdecoder.com/

Sound normal to me, how long have you left it unlocked for, not sure if the light will go out when the car hibernates, the battery monitor probably shuts systems down if the battery voltage drops low and it’s only a small LED so the battery drain would be minuscule.

I also don’t have any experience of the n20 engine but from what I’ve read the BMW recommended oil change intervals are too long and should ideally be changed every 6000 miles, as yours has only done 53000 in 13 years then the oil change intervals could be relatively low, you can also check if...

Not sure if it’s been mentioned before but have you checked all the settings/adaptions with NCSExpert? Perhaps one has been unticked.

I think I’d try a few blobs of black silicone on them.

Welcome to the forum, that’s a lovely looking e89 you have there in a great colour combination. There’s always plenty of advice on here to help you spend your money 😁

Just make sure you never cross someone on this forum that knows your wife, you are on very shaky ground 😂

Because the side walls on normal tyres are so thin compared to run flats, they create more bounce when inflated to the door pillar pressure, which effects the ride and handling, dropping the pressure by around 6 psi make the ride more compliant.

if there’s a brown wire on both then connect those and then the the other two wires together, although I’m pretty sure it doesn’t make any difference which colour goes together. I’m sure someone will correct me if I’m wrong.

This threads simply dotty.

Have you considered buying a used one? You may find a new one will show the other one up, and then your OCD will be making you buy another new one.

How long do you think you will be keeping it, if it’s only for the summer then find one that’s relatively close to you and enjoy which ever model it is, if you plan on keeping it for a few years then for me, keep looking for the specs you want, certainly options can be added relatively easily...

I’d take the light bulbs out and part the car in the sun and see if it drys out

Mine were sharp as well, I just used a bit of wet and dry to smooth the edge.