Recent content by Nick9one1

If you have ista d, you can try a recalibration of the SZL (this is the clock spring in the steering wheel that reads the steering wheel position).

I agree with the servicing and maintenance concerns on the Astons and Maserati. I also tend to do all that myself. On the z4 I've replaced and coded injectors, waterpump, steering rack motor, turbo flaps, rocker cover etc. I always buy top quality parts and still save a fortune. I keep all the...

thanks, some interesting suggestions. There are a few M4's at 50-80k miles ~ 19k. Hadn't realised the DB9 was down to 20k now. Gen 3 Boxter is nice, prefer the Cayman, but similar prices. The granturismo is pretty cheap now. This is the one with the Ferrari F136 engine jointly developed by...

I've had my E89 for 5 years, and covered about 40k miles. While I still enjoy it I'm ready for a change and wondering what to buy next. I hardly cover many miles now I work from home (2500 miles in the last year). So fuel economy isn't important to me. I have a budget of about 20k, would...

In my opinion there are a few other bits of software that should be included. Carly is OK, but certainly not as good as Bimmercode, ISTA for diagnostics, Ncs-Expert and Esys for coding. Anyway, I'm in Newark on Trent and have all the above.

I often buy this on eBay when its on offer. Great quality oil and rated to BMW LL-04 on the 35i I get 3 oil changes (6 litres x 3). That works out at £13.30 per oil change. code SPOOKY20 will get you the extra 20% off https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303155251811

Good call about the battery. I've never bothered, but it's a sensible thing to do

To be fair, the EVO3 is a better solution as it has a larger and smoother flow. So dont feel too annoyed about it :D

I feel like this is the only way to do a full deep clean. Seats out, vacuum, rug doctor This was after I picked up all the coins, sweets and other things dropped over the years. Pre vacuum and carpet clean. I forgot to take a pic afterwards

edit - I think this is what you need https://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/bmw-70mm-intercooler-clip-connector-adapter.html

I understand what you mean now - the factory lower charge pipe has the tab broken off. You can buy the stepped intercooler with a factory connection, or with a connection for a silicone hose. It's not possible to attach a silicone hose directly to the factory style connector. I think you...

I have a stepped intercooler and had the same problem installing mine - it needs a lot of force to allow it to seat correctly. I found that removing the lower part of the charge pipe and connecting out of the car was the easiest option. There is just enough room to install with the lower part...

I noticed a bit of wind noise from the top of the windscreen recently, and last time I had the car washed I had some water ingress. I'm no stranger to adjustment of the roof stops to make sure it closes tight against the seal. But that doesnt seem to be the problem here. Water is getting in...

thanks! I've just taken the old motor off and replaced it with a second hand e89 motor but I still have a fault :( The part number on my old motor is 7802 277 247 It looks like the motor is the same part afor the e87, e90/e91. The rack is probably different, but thats not the important bit...

does anyone have a link to the video? I cant seem to find it. I presume this is the correct website? https://www.ecutesting.com/common-faults/bmw/bmw-z4-power-steering-problem/