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    EPS Motor Worn gear shaft removal

    Hi all , I did the hydraulic steering conversion a while back , just putting the motor back in so sport mode works has anyone removed the worm gear axle from the motor as I see no way of removing it , would like to remove it in the proper way ideally , appears to be no clips in front of the...
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    NHK Ver.5 Bi-LED 3.0" Projector lamps

    Hi All , Ordered some NHK® Ver.5 Bi-LED 3.0" Projector lamps, to fit into my xenon oem headlights . Over the years these headlights have had a few mods , I originally removed the orange hockey sticks and added LED rings using CJs guide then several years later kept having problems with the...
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    OEM Sat Nav upgrade

    Earlier this month I started the car the sat nav popped up and fell apart , it now also won’t stay up after putting it back together I think there’s some damage to the mechanism , anyway I only ever used it in the last 10 years to adjust the dsp on aux in After spending hours on the forum...
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    108 Refurb 2020

    Hi All, I have read various threads on the 108's majority of which are years old has anyone had a set of 108's for several years and worked out the best refurb method to keep them free of corrosion? Its come to that time again where mine are in dire need of a refurb but I am unsure what to go...
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    Z4 Repairs

    Hi all, long no speak and hope you are all well , I’m currently using the lockdown to get round to all the major things the z4 has been needing the last couple of years (she’s been garaged last 6 months and things built up ) here’s the list: - Cam cover gasket (done) - New front bumper , new...
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    Wanted Z4 Sterling Grey Passenger Side Front Wing

    Hi Guys, been a while! looking for a passenger side front wing in sterling grey, typically always seen these on eBay but when I now need one there are none haha! Let me know if anyone has one or any ideas :) Thanks, Shane.
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    Z4 Shocks

    Hey guys, trying to sort the suspension out on the Z4, I was getting a 'double wobble' when hitting bumps particularly drivers side, popped the bonnet and noticed that the top mount rubbers were cracked, all the bushings, ball joints appear good (replaced in last couple of years) and no play at...
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    M54 Chain replacement interval?

    Hi All, I had always been told that these chains last the lifetime of the engine, I would like to believe that up until I purchased a 320d 03 plate with 160k miles on it at christmas as the family car. Also chain driven it was great for a couple of months until one day it just wouldn't start...
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    Roof Patchy

    Hi All, about 2 years ago I did the roof with Renovo, followed all instructions and was happy with the result for about 2 months, then algae starting forming requiring constant washing, even with the washing and scrubbing the algae persists. Over time it has become patchy and looks a lot worse...
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    BMW Compact Damage Advice

    Hi all, looking for a bit of advice here, someone crashed into my first car I bought when I was 17, which my parents use these days, to cut a long story short the car was parked the driver was drunk and fled the scene. The police later got it out of him that he was the driver (found beer on the...
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    FOR SALE: 3.0i Calipers & Carriers

    For anyone who has a 2.0, 2.5 etc who wants to upgrade, I've just upgraded to 325mm so have these 300mm callipers,carriers. Discs included if you need them ( 1 year old) , the pads have about 50% left too: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=171225813319 Thanks
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    Caliper Refurb / 325mm Discs

    Hi All, just purchased some 330d E46 calipers from ebay which I believe are 325mm if my googling is correct :-) Got them for 63 quid which is a bargain! Includes discs (which i will likely throw away) hubs (not needed) and carriers Anyone any tips on refurbing? Im guessing sandblasting is the...
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    Door / Window Problems

    It has been on my todo list to strip the drivers door down to stop me looking like a car thief in the heat of the summer trying to get into it. The original problem is when the door is very hot it is hard to get into it, I assume after reading various threads it is likely to be the cable that...
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    Coolant Warning Light

    I havent got a manual to hand but I am guessing that in this pic the right hand binnacle furthest yellow light on the right shaped like a tank came on when starting the car a couple of times now, I checked the water levels and the float did not appear to pop out, just bought some antifreeze...
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    An end to the Roadster/Coupe war?

    I thought of this when the coupe came out years back, if there was enough interest these could be made with a difference being in order to get access to the boot the glass is hinged and pop up locks/unlocks with the roadsters trunk/boot central locking. So effectively in the winter you would...
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