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Hi, Thank you for the screenshots, I'll take a look at NCS Expert / Dummy when I have a minute. I opened the spare Xenon headlight I have, removed the leveling motor and used a multi-meter to CONFIRM the 4-pin grey connector on the headlight housing connects directly to the leveling motor via...

Found this in a Reddit posting on N52 cam bearing ledge wear (please ignore the "THIS"), but think the picture is pretty helpful for anyone considering how to route the belt, position of the PS pump, etc:

Hey all, Maybe this will sound a bit crazy, but has anyone looked into using a Valeo 180/185A alternator to replace the factory "OE" Bosch 155A alternator? I THINK this should work as the Valeo was used on 2006 N52 325i and they use the same bolts and visually looks to be the same physical...

Doing more research, I guess transfering the air bag would mean more than just those four bolts if this thread is an indicator : https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?2464487-DIY-E36-US-3-Spoke-M-Technic-Steering-Wheel-Airbag-Roundel-Replacement

I know I'm bumping an old thread here, but for those who did the E46 steering wheel swap to the Z4, what did you do about the airbag? Did you end up sourcing an E46 wheel that has the air bag center piece? It doesn't seem like the center airbag "assembly" from the Z4 matches the E46 wheel...

Hey all, Has anyone installed Corbeau A4 or GTS II in their Z4/Z4-M? I'm thinking about replacing the the heated M-sport powered seats in my Z4 3.0si Roadster. I am hoping to find a seat that's heated, has better lumbar support and is cloth. I am NOT tracking my car and I don't need 5-point...

Hey all, I have a 3.0si w/72K miles that's due for a suspension refresh ; I will personally handle shocks/struts myself with Koni Yellow but decided RTABs+limiters and beyond would be a bit much for me. If I'm going to have the RTABs replaced (with OE/Lemforder) with Delrin limiters, should...

Hey all, Can one run the Koni Yellow struts with stock 3.0si M-sport suspension springs? I think the common thing to do is running Eibach or H&R springs but I'm really not interested in lowering the height of the car from stock. I did read this thread throughly (...

I suspect I know the answer to this is unlikely to be positive, but has anyone tried to do a gauge custer swap over from an E46, a Z3 or another variant into the E85/E86 Z4? I really like the classy look of the E46 or Z3 gauges with the chrome trim ring and really think the Z4/E85/E86 has...

Hi Hydro_Z4, Thanks for the reply. You mentioned "front" and "rear" brackets -- is this for the LK30 steering pump? I thought there is only one bracket on the back of the pump that's angled. Please see image (LK30 / E90 328i) :

Hey all, Has anyone installed the Lemforder or OEM ZHP control arms for the non-M Z4? I've heard they have stiffer materials and slightly change caster which moves the wheels forward but otherwise no issues. Is it worth it? Any down sides? I'm currently running the stock 18" style 108 OEM...

Hi, I actually tried to do my research before asking ; I've spent too much time on RealOEM so I know it well :( . I'm looking for what looks like 'item 8' but not the tubing but the actual wire with connectors.

Hey all, Does anyone know the P/N or name of the "non-high-current" wire that connects to the starter and goes to the break out box under the intake? I suspect this wire is the actual "crank on" signal from the ECU. I went looking in RealOEM but to my surprise didn't find it in the starter...

Hi all, On the E85 headlights, on the part of the headlight near the side of the bumpers should there be a threaded adjuster behind the hollow metal cylinder, or is it just the metal cylinder that goes through the headlight assembly? If anyone has pictures of the side of the headlight that...