Recent content by hairyfrogowl

Yes G29 needs coding so the alternator sends the right charge to it (learned this when my alternator failed recently) vs the old battery. Bimmerlink can do it - will cost you £35 for the full version plus iro £25 for a plug in reader (or find a friend who has one). I would think any indy could...

OK so finally built up the courage to do my first bit of coding on my M40i - switched on the B&W sound option. I have to say I wasn't expecting much but it's way better! I only have the base hi-fi system and it sounds muddy and weak - this has really made a difference - bass is tighter and now...

No just on the "rubber" bit that presses up against the glass ...

I fear the "plug it in to diagnose" era has resulted in a bunch of techs with poor diagnostic abilities...

I had that, a thorough clean and some gummi pflege fixed it ...

Interesting. Must be pretty poor quality components, feels like going back to the 80s 🤬

Just an update on this.... the repair was done by my local mechanic and he did a great job - all now running smoothly. Sadly the bottom pulley had to be replaced as well (this includes a vibration dampening assembly which had loads of play in it) - so that's two separate parts failing at only...

Thanks enuff_zed

Hi all my beloved Z has managed to pop the alternator and had the joys of an RAC rescue to home. They initially offered to do the repair but when the tech turned up he couldn't do it and recommended I use a BMW Indy. Anyone know of a BMW Independent in the Norwich area who could tackle it...

E85 had harder suspension preferred by some for track days etc. Personally I found it too hard for daily driver...

Yep, I refused renewal and left clear feedback as to why!

Yes been quoted 3k odd to replace, will prob swallow it as plan to keep a while and would probably ruin resale anyway. Pretty poor tho...

Just an update on this issue. Dealer had a look and raised it with BMW who rejected it. I then raised a complaint and that's come back negative as well. So, the message from BMW appears to be if your roof starts doing this you're on you own even if you bought the extended warranty. :mad: My...

As a fellow 2019 white Z4 M40i owner many congrats and welcome to the club, looking good! :) Reminds me I really must get some better pictures of mine ...

There are indeed knobs to twiddle but these are under the bonnet. If you look in the boot cubby hole on the RHS you will find a hex key which fits the "knobs". Open the bonnet and on each side you will find a couple of round plastic covers with a large screw slot - remove these and poke the hex...