Recent content by Erudite-Idiot

Exactly what he said! I am agreeing with Pondy? Strange times indeed 😋

Pondy. You are an engineer? If so, then you know what is important to you. It is the challenge, the project, not the product. Project completed? Do the handover and start the new project.

Hmmm. 🤔 You sure it is not a minor leak? My 3.0 N52 has not shown any sign of using oil in the last 3k miles since it was replaced. Check around the plugs, the cam cover then underneath, especially around the rear of the engine.

In simple terms, dampers fail because the seals no longer seal effectively. Wear and tear through mileage is how we normally experience their needing replacing. But, time, atmospheric conditions, storage (in a static position for extended periods) all contribute. That said, at 10 years old, I...

Welcome and that is one outstanding first car purchase! 😍 We have members from all around the globe and quite a few from the USA. If you have any issues (unlikely with the engine as long as you maintain it) then there is a vast amount of knowledge on here to ensure you continue those adventures 😊

Welcome 👋 While the BMW 3.0 diesel is very good, I agree, you need help if you are using that as a fun car! 😋 An E86 on the other hand, is a thing of beauty 😍 Any particular reason why you want an auto? They turn up on here every so often, so if you are patient, you will get a good one.

If you want sporty, then the Bilstein B12 kit is usually the choice. I fitted to mine and I love it. I don't get why people think it will be harsh. It really is not.

Just an observation as someone who ran a 530e as a company car until recently. On the plus side, they are comfortable, rapid and handle well. Alas, that is all the positives. It had rubbish range, just over 250 miles in the real world (stupid small tank) with the electric motor element...

Where indeed? We could have a mini Yorkshire meet ☺️

You, with the laugh out loud, screaming banshee that is the Z4M and you say the Caterham is a bit raw? 🤣

Welcome Sam, and an excellent choice of Z4 😊. The residents love pictures, especially of unusually spec'd cars. This thread, I am sure has some information on audio upgrades, along with just about everything else on an E86 😉...

Come on guys, there is nothing wrong, or particularly weird - certainly by our collective standards - in wanting to try and find out who has the only other car in that exact specification. Ryan, good luck in your search sir :)

Flimsy? Remember, you are talking about securing a badge, not the entire bonnet! ;) And you a Rams/Jaguars fan? If so - oh dear.... (said as a Vikings fan so I know only disappointment) 😋

A good tool kit will be a wise investment. Believe it or not, Halfords Professional kits are rather good. I have had their 150 or so piece kit for something like 15 years and it is still going strong. Frequently on sale also.

You really want an 86mm 16 flute cap to sort the housing. It spreads the load better than applying it all through the top "nut". They are usually around £10 - £12 on Amazon.