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    Original long aerial wanted

    Hi Has anyone got an old long aerial hidden away they no longer need ? Mine has perished Thanks
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    Black E85 rear bumper (pre facelift) for Sale

    Hi I have a spare E85 rear bumper in Black Sapphire. It has a bit of lacquer peel on the top edges so could do with a respray if I'm being really fussy. Collection from Lu6 in Bedfordshire. £30 Thanks Rob
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    Strange steering at 70-80mph

    Hi When traveling on a private road at 70-80mph the steering wheel wants to wander left and right gentle just a couple of degrees. It's recently had non runflats fitted and a seized passenger front calliper replaced . The strange steering feel has only just started happening, so a few miles...
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    E85 2005 black rear bumper

    Hi In the next couple of weeks I will have a spare rear bumper bumper in 475 sapphire black. It's presentable but a bit of lacquer peel where it meets the wings so could do with a respray. I can email photos. Collection only from Eaton Bray Bedfordshire Lu6. £40. Thanks
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    2 x Bridgestone Run Flats for sale 225/40/18

    Hi I have 2 x Bridgestone run flats 225/40/18 for sale. Tyre depth is around 6.2mm across both tyres. Only covered about 5,000 miles. I'm happy to send photos £100. Collect from Lu6 in Bedfordshire or if you wanted to organise courier. Thanks Rob
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    Health insurance recommendations

    Hi We've had health care through work for a number of years and now changing job to a company that doesn't offer health care so looking at private. Originally with Axa now looking at Aviva and Vitality health. Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks Rob
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    Wanted : Pair of run flats

    Hi Before I order a pair of runflats as I have a puncture, I wondered if anyone has a old good pair laying about after fitting non run flats ? Size 255/35/18 Thanks Rob
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    Civic type R vs mk5 golf gti

    Hi I need to get a 4 seater to replace my 3.0 Z4 for the same sort of money. (Approx £5k) I think I've narrowed it down to the Honda around 57 plate and Vw around 55 plate but haven't driven them yet. The civic seems best value for money but the reviews are mostly negative with the ride and...
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    Any opinions on Gulf fuel ?

    Hi My local Gulf petrol station is 6p a litre cheaper on super unleaded and diesel than Shell recently. Are they up with Bp and Shell for fuel quality or are they the equivalent supermarket fuels ? Thanks
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    Surprising 0-62 times of past hero cars

    Can't believe my 3.0 is quicker than most of them. Kind of ruins my dreams I've had since a kid !!
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    Window switch only lowers (faulty)

    Hi. Here's a weird one. Passenger window switch only lowers window if you push or pull up the switch. So, if you pull up the switch, it lowers instead of raises the window. Drivers door switch works fine so it must be the passenger door window switch at fault. I can't find anyone...
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    Car purchase vs lease .....

    Hi I was hoping someone might be able to explain leasing benefits to me. I'm looking at a 320d msport 2012 touring 30,000 miles for £20,000 After the part ex I would be looking to get a loan for £12,000 over 4 years. My wife drives 15,000 a year. A loan would be approx £260 a month...
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    Dodo juice Wookee wash mit

    Hi Brought this last week and it's too big for me. Holds loads of water and really soft. Used twice http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/dodo-juice/wookies-fist-supernatural-wash-mitt.aspx Payment by PayPal please and will be posted 2nd class recorded. Cost me £28 delivered £20 inc...
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    Reduced 2005 86k Z4 3.0 for sale £4,500

    Im thinking of selling my Z4 as I need a 4 seater now with the kids. Here are the details :- It’s a 2005 (55 reg) Bmw Z4 3.0 85k miles 6 Speed manual Black Sapphire paintwork Spec Beige interior Heated and electric memory seats Wind deflector Auto wipers and headlights Xenons Cruise Control Bmw...
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    My way of stopping blocked roof drains

    Hi I thought I'd share the way that I hopefully have stopped blocked roof drains. It's a long piece of rolled up anti-slip mat. I know it's not ideal if you use the car daily but I use the car once a week. I'm sure you could make it neater if you wanted. I just chuck it in the boot before I...
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    Piston heads at Silverstone 10th October

    http://www.pistonheads.com/news/general-pistonheads/silverstone-sunday-service-11-10/32958 I'm going.
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    Mtec drilled disc scoring

    Hi I've had 4 Mtec drilled discs fitted a 100 miles ago and I have scoring after some of the holes that go all around the disc. Has anyone else had this ? I'm waiting to hear back from Mtec. I've got photos but don't know how to put them on the thread. Cheers Rob
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    How do I search now ?

    Hi all I'm try to search on the new iPhone forum layout. On the old I could search for '3.0 to z4m' and it simply searched for those 3 words. No it won't. Even if I add +'s everywhere.
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    Anyone use Mtex brake pads

    Hi I'm looking at getting Mtec drilled discs all round. As part of their pack, you get Mintex but I've heard they squeak..... Mtec sell their own brand and as well as Brembo. Has anyone used Mtec pads or can recommend other pads with these discs. Should I go or genuine Bmw pads instead ...
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    Folding chairs and F1 tomorrow ?

    Hi Haven't been to F1 for a few years. Taking my 6 yr old tomorrow and not sure whether it's worth taking folding chairs. I'll end up carrying both chairs and a rucksack so I need to decide will we actually use the chairs ? We'll be sitting on one of the grass banks but if everyone stands...
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