Recent content by Obicoke

I saw this Maxston diffuser and wondered if you guys think this looks OK? Only £149 in black. I'd get it painted gloss black.

My MOT due soon and I'm a bit short on cash which doesn't help. My tyres are basically all close to knackered. Would you buy part worn premium or get new budget? I've seen these but unsure.

I was thinking I might add a badge to my radiator cover, where the BMW logo is printed. But wondered if anyone had done this and what type badge did they use. Could you possibly show photos and describe what you used and how you did it. I thought of stickers or using a bonnet badge and...

I have an E86 and the rubber around my windscreen has perished. I bought a new bmw rubber and tried to fit it. I can't fit it. The gap at one side is way smaller than all the rest. So it must have moved. I just can't push it in. The only thing I could do it cut the rubber and glue the rest...

I put a new battery in my car recently as my previous one just didn't have enough power to start the car. After fitting the new battery I noticed my heater blower, air con and rear window heater was not working. From what I have read this has turned on Transport Mode - Economy Mode, which...

Hi, Could I have some advice please. My current battery a Varta F17 800Amps 95ah is nearly dead has dropped to around 450Amps. So struggled to start the car. Whilst looking for another 017 I saw a 019. Yuasa HSB019 or YBX5019, which is the same size 353mm x 175 x 190. It has 900Amps and...

I can't remember. I have an E86 3.0si . I don't have the original shift knob, but was it LED? As I was looking at a new LED knob and wondered if it had the cables under the gaiter etc. If not how would I connect the new knob up. Where would I need to attach new cables to etc. Your help would...

I've checked my garage for some engine oil and found this nearly full. Not sure if it was for my previous car or this. Can I use this?

Do you guys thinks it's worth getting my 3.0si retuned. The cost will be £265 for the supposed tuneup. Attached. This will be done on my doorstep. OR do you guys know where I could get it tuned up more for a good price. I'm from the North West. Cheers

Hi everyone I've blown my cigarette lighter fuse. My phone cable fell onto it and it sparked. I've opened the glove box but the inlay card is not clear to me, which one it is. Can anyone help?

I currently have silver calipers, which you can't really see and was wondering what the best colour would be. I was thinking red would be too much. Would yellow or blue be any good or should I just go black?

Hi there, I currently have 20mm spacers on the rear, (love them) and nothing on the front. I was wondering if I got 15mm spacers on the front "Do they rub on the wheel arch at all?" I have 18" MV2 alloys. Cheers in advance for your help. Obicoke

Changed the grip on my steering wheel (AliExpress) and sprayed my black trim alloy silver. My trim wasn't in good condition so rubbed the back rubber down. One trim was broke so glued it prior to spraying. However, while putting the silver trim back on the wheel it split again. Will have to try...

I've pulled my gear knob off in most of my previous cars and replaced with one I purchased, but can't in my Z4. I'm no weakling. Can anyone help me? Please don't tell me to pull at it hard, twist etc as I've done this already. The current knob is decent, so don't really want to go down the...

You've been quoted £120 for a roof wrap. You can buy the size wrap you want off ebay for £30. Do you buy from ebay and take 2 or 3 hours doing it yourself? Or fuck it and get the professionals to do it?