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* Start a car * Drive it, get it up to the temperature * It drives fine, has power, no misfires etc. * Stop for 10-20 minutes * Try to start the car * It cranks forever * Turn the key all the way back to off, then crank again * It starts right away It's not a bulletproof scenario, although I...

Hi, I want to refurbish my shifter in my 2003 E85 2.5i. After 20+ years of rowing the shifting feeling isn't that great. What I bought is this set: (the two black rubbers didn't fit, but I got the right rubber somewhere else) And transmission mounts After the installation the shifter...

Did you notice the difference with and without the sound generator? I tried to search for youtube clips but no luck :) And also - is the cold air intake more noticeable?

I did a quick research and my findings are: The 3.0 intake is slighlty different. It doesn't have a hole, and it's after the MAF - so IMHO it's a simple replacement. The tube between the intake and firewall just resonates the sound. So I need just the assembly for the sound generator and...

Hi there, I have the 2003 M54B25 Z4 roadster. Is there a way to retrofit the 3.0 sound generator pipe to my car? Or maybe even DYI one out of some random stuff? I'd love to add more engine/intake noise without further modifying the exhaust.

I recenlty discussed with my friend about cars and we created a definition of a "low cortisol car". E85 is low cortisol car: it's cheap, M54 has it's own quirks but otherwise it's bulletproof etc. E89 is a high cortisol car: Only N52 is a decent engine. N54 is a costly timebomb. And all 4...

So recently I drove a 997 911 with a GT3... something in the gearbox. Maybe a short shifter? But it felt magical - it felt tight, direct, even metallic. When I sat down I felt my shifter being... rubbery? Very unsatisfying. Maybe something is worn out. Or maybe I need ... a short shifter...

What I have currently in my Z4: It's just a Magsafe mount stuck with a 3M tape. It's been holding great for over a year now. And it's very cheap on aliexpress. My tip - use IPA to degrease the surface, WAIT for it to dry off, firmy stick your mount and LEAVE IT ALONE for few hours. I...

I have fixed the problem with the ride height. 1. Yes - E85 Z4 doesn't really like lowering the height. When I moved my suspension like 2cm up - the difference in comfort was very noticeable. 2. But what actually totally changed the car was going back from 19 inch wheels to 18 inch. This...

So I finally fixed the problem: 1. I stuffed the subwoofer bays with speaker damping material - something like polyester fibers. 2. I have learned that bog standard AUX adapters have a VERY POOR QUALITY from the box. I have contacted one of the producers and he said that it's according to BMW...

I'm going through my old posts because I fixed the problem so now I can share it with you. I had a hole right at the aluminium bow. The water was getting inside by trickling down drop after drop and ending in the left side of the trunk. I just sandwiched it between two pieces of butyl...

You COULD experiment with the part BMW 61 32 6 901 961 It's easy to replace, relatively cheap, ignition related. MAYBE it will help. Also - take a very close look at the original loom, maybe some of the pins are corroded or loose. As I said - I have an upgraded setup and most of my cables are...

Oh guys that's a nightmare. 1. What's your key situation? Do you have an original key or aftermarket? 2. What's your battery state? Is it new/fresh? 3. Do you have stock audio? I switched my AUX back to bluemusic and... the adapter works fine. It's mind boggling, no clue why. However few...

Hi, I have 2003 E85 Z4 that initially came with the most basic audio setup. I have upgraded my setup with new amp, speakers and retrofitted rear subs. And this showed that my bluetooth dongle isn't that high quality. The sound is flat and I need to crank the bass/trebles pretty high. And even...

FYI I found dirt cheap wheels and tyres from Z4M and I'm really happy with them. The guy was using them as winter wheels on his F10 and that's how he listed them.