What have you done to your car today?

Thrustyjust said:
No, it does go in the boot behind the carpets and involves bits of wood and bruised arms getting there to the multi cable, which is taped up out the way. But its brilliant. Took me about 30 mins of sweat and swear to sort it, but now works off my phone with all my music library on spotify .
One thing it does though, is when I have the music on, in the garage on my sonos, is it automatically grabs the music onto bluemusic when I open the car door. So, I have to keep resetting the phone . Was a pain when doing the rear discs and fiddling with the handbrake last week. :D
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Why is it powered up all the time? Surely if the stereo is switched off it shouldn't be able to grab the 'phone. My OE one turns itself on when my 'phone rings to connect the call. If it does that then can you get to the dongle to wrap it in tinfoil to screen it and stop the signal? or in-fact just un pair it?
 
oldgitdave said:
idej_z4 said:
oldgitdave said:
Fitted one of these:
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Took about 15 minutes to do & works a treat :thumbsup:.
Oh, it's a Bluetooth Audio Interface that connects to the existing wiring for the the CD Changer. So much better than using the rechargeable unit that plugged in via an Aux socket. Always on when the car's running & connects automatically after initial set up :) .
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I recently attempted this via the boot of my coupe but gave up when I realised I needed to pull out a lot of carpet and some of the trim.

How did you managed to do this in 15mins? Do you think it is easier on a roadster?

Thanks.
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I am also REALLY interested in that solution! I guess that you access it by selecting "CD" input on the radio?

Darkangelv2 said:

I recently attempted this via the boot of my coupe but gave up when I realised I needed to pull out a lot of carpet and some of the trim.

How did you managed to do this in 15mins? Do you think it is easier on a roadster?

Thanks.
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I believe you fit this behind the head unit rather than the cd changer end.

Spriteracer said:
There are 2 connectors that would be connected to the CD changer if there was one, behind the boot bulkhead approximately in the middle where the centre console etc. abuts in the cabin. I could just see them looking with a torch through the hole if you take out the storage bin behind the driver's seat. (assuming you don't have speakers there). I couldn't reach them from there.

I was able to wriggle my hand under the bottom of the bulkhead lining in the boot and grab them and pull them out. Mine weren't tied down and there was enough slack. You can then connect and push the whole thing back under.

Several others have done this and there will be better info along soon ?
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Well I can't really help with the coupe but on the roadster it's just a matter of removing the boot bottom carpets, there are two push in clips that need to be prised out. Then on the rear bulkhead, still in the boot, remove the push in clips & lift the carpet in the centre. Behind there is an aperture in the bulkhead that leads through to the centre console between the seats. My CD Changer cables were ty-wrap'd to another cable in the boot just below that aperture. Simply plugged in the bluetooth adapter & tucked it away inside the aperture.

idej_z4, honestly can't help you with the coupe but I wouldn't have thought it'd be that different from the roadster. Bit less room maybe :? .

Frag, yes exactly that just press the mode button to select CD on the radio & that's it :thumbsup:

Darkangelv2, as above the connections are in the boot on the pre facelift so no need to access the rear of the radio.

As Spriteracer says above really but I think it's easier to access from the boot than through the centre console.
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I put on via the back in my coupe. Ended up having to take out a lot of the trim on the side in order to get the back of the carpet lifted...works well the fitted though. My thread is here, if it helps...https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=116578
 
oldgitdave said:
Fitted one of these:
61DWo9IHUtL._AC_SL1500_.jpg
Took about 15 minutes to do & works a treat :thumbsup:.
Oh, it's a Bluetooth Audio Interface that connects to the existing wiring for the the CD Changer. So much better than using the rechargeable unit that plugged in via an Aux socket. Always on when the car's running & connects automatically after initial set up :) .
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Does this enable you to play music off your phone,what about talking on phone?
 
CHIMV8 said:
oldgitdave said:
Fitted one of these:
61DWo9IHUtL._AC_SL1500_.jpg
Took about 15 minutes to do & works a treat :thumbsup:.
Oh, it's a Bluetooth Audio Interface that connects to the existing wiring for the the CD Changer. So much better than using the rechargeable unit that plugged in via an Aux socket. Always on when the car's running & connects automatically after initial set up :) .
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Does this enable you to play music off your phone,what about talking on phone?
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Yes it's for playing music from your phone. It doesn't work for talking as there's no microphone.
 
Cheers,thats what I thought but best to ask

I have a retro fitted similar to parrot phone system at present,would this interfere with one another?
 
Darkangelv2 said:
idej_z4 said:
oldgitdave said:
Fitted one of these:
61DWo9IHUtL._AC_SL1500_.jpg
Took about 15 minutes to do & works a treat :thumbsup:.
Oh, it's a Bluetooth Audio Interface that connects to the existing wiring for the the CD Changer. So much better than using the rechargeable unit that plugged in via an Aux socket. Always on when the car's running & connects automatically after initial set up :) .
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I recently attempted this via the boot of my coupe but gave up when I realised I needed to pull out a lot of carpet and some of the trim.

How did you managed to do this in 15mins? Do you think it is easier on a roadster?

Thanks.
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I believe you fit this behind the head unit rather than the cd changer end.
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There are two versions of the adapter, when I fitted mine I started with the one that plugs into the CD changer cables, but this didn't seem to work. Turns out the company that sell it are very responsive on support and sent me a new one that plugs in behind the head unit.
When I was fitting it I discovered one of the original BMW ipod adaptors had been wired in already, but the cable had been tucked back (I think this was stopping the original adaptor working on the CD changer wires).
As it was one of the older 30pin connectors I couldn't test it to see if it worked (my original ipod stopped working some years ago), so just took it out and put in the new Bluetooth one.
As everyone else has said, it works a treat. I think if you sent the seller on Amazon a message they would supply the one that fits behind the head unit to start with, which sounds like it's easier to install on a coupe.
 
Mot this morning, was a bit apprehensive as I've not had a chance to go over it but another clean pass :D
Just need to decide whether to SORN it now or wait until work really dries up :(
 
Bilstein/Eibach B12 Kit arrived from Germany. Quite impressed how quickly it got here with everything that's going on in the world at the moment. I only ordered it on Tuesday Morning, had it by 11:00 Friday :D
 
Today I did a DIY at home 4 wheel alignment all worked out from the cars centre line and a laser line

Rear camber set to vertical

Rear toe set to as close to parallel as I could get it

Front camber was not moved or not much so left it as is

Front toe set it to parallel then toed it out a bit not scientific at all but that is what I did

It is booked in on the 3rd April for a propper alignment but wanted to square it up a bit as everything has been off the car and rebuilt

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Gave my MR its first wash in my ownership and then took it for its first proper dry drive. Its abilities have actually shocked me a bit, in comparison with my old 3.0i Roadster. I think I'm already addicted and am glad I chose to upgrade.

Today gave me a chance to assess some changes I've made. The rear tyres were rubbing on the arches in big bumps. I bought this car to enjoy on fun roads, so it has to be able to handle fast sweeping stuff with hidden bumps. It had spacers fitted to the front and rear wheels and, on the H&R lowering springs, the back end was sitting a little too low relative to the front. This appears to be standard issue with the H&R springs, and the remedy is to fit thicker rear spring pads. So I whipped off the spacers, ordered up some spring pads and slipped them in. Results below (bear in mind the original spring pad is 5 mm thick, thicker pad is only 9.5 mm thicker) :

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The difference is minimal but noticeable to me, and is what I was hoping for. Although the car looked beefier with the wheel spacers, it has to be function over form for me in this area. Also fitted cruise control :)
 
wonkydonkey said:
Gave my MR its first wash in my ownership and then took it for its first proper dry drive. Its abilities have actually shocked me a bit, in comparison with my old 3.0i Roadster. I think I'm already addicted and am glad I chose to upgrade.

Today gave me a chance to assess some changes I've made. The rear tyres were rubbing on the arches in big bumps. I bought this car to enjoy on fun roads, so it has to be able to handle fast sweeping stuff with hidden bumps. It had spacers fitted to the front and rear wheels and, on the H&R lowering springs, the back end was sitting a little too low relative to the front. This appears to be standard issue with the H&R springs, and the remedy is to fit thicker rear spring pads. So I whipped off the spacers, ordered up some spring pads and slipped them in. Results below (bear in mind the original spring pad is 5 mm thick, thicker pad is only 9.5 mm thicker) :

The difference is minimal but noticeable to me, and is what I was hoping for. Although the car looked beefier with the wheel spacers, it has to be function over form for me in this area. Also fitted cruise control
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Hi James, it sounds like you are in the same initial phase of M ownership as me! I loved my 3.0Si Coupes but my MC is just so much more exciting in every way, and I think I am addicted too. :thumbsup:

My car came fitted with H & R coil-overs as well as a set of H & R lowering springs and a set of Eibachs! I couldn't clear speed-bumps at all until I got the coil-overs wound up as high as they would go, and got the spacers removed for the sake of the wheel-arch liners! Like you I want to be able to use it.

After doing some research it seems H & R lowering springs are 25mm lower at both ends, whereas Eibachs are 20mm lower at the front and just 10mm at the rear. My coil-overs are currently 23mm lower at the front and 19mm lower at the rear which seems to work OK, but they do feel pretty firm!

So I was just wondering how you find the ride quality on your H & Rs.

Cheers, Iain.
 
[ref]Mr Tidy[/ref] Yes I think we've both become big boys at the same time! :gfight: It sounds like you had plenty of suspension options to choose from with yours then :lol: I think I was reading that the H&Rs drop the back end about 35 mm, hence the rake they give the car. The new spring pads took forever to arrive though, so it's a few weeks since I was reading into it all. I'm happy with the result though. Oddly enough, I had the M and my 3.0i side by side in the garage for a couple of weeks, and the 3.0i (on stock suspension) was considerably lower. There must have been getting in for 25 mm difference in chassis height, so I'm confident that the M won't give me any grounding issues.

I'd say the H&R stiffness is acceptable so far. It's not particularly supple, but isn't jarring. Do you get any compression damping adjustment on your coilovers?
 
wonkydonkey said:
Mr Tidy Yes I think we've both become big boys at the same time! It sounds like you had plenty of suspension options to choose from with yours then I think I was reading that the H&Rs drop the back end about 35 mm, hence the rake they give the car. The new spring pads took forever to arrive though, so it's a few weeks since I was reading into it all. I'm happy with the result though. Oddly enough, I had the M and my 3.0i side by side in the garage for a couple of weeks, and the 3.0i (on stock suspension) was considerably lower. There must have been getting in for 25 mm difference in chassis height, so I'm confident that the M won't give me any grounding issues.

I'd say the H&R stiffness is acceptable so far. It's not particularly supple, but isn't jarring. Do you get any compression damping adjustment on your coilovers?
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Yes, I think we joined the M club around the same time - and it's a great place to be!

I've seen all sorts of numbers quoted for lowering springs, some of which seem to relate to non-M models and in some cases SEs even though there was never an SE "M". :headbang:

Good to hear your H & Rs are OK so far. :thumbup:

Mine can feel pretty jarring at times but with coil-overs the springs will be shorter, so presumably stiffer as a result. Sadly I don't have any damping adjustment that I know about!

I'd like to compare it to an OE set-up, or other alternatives like Eibachs, KWs, etc. as this is definitely a keeper, so I want to get it as good as I can for how I use it.
 
[ref]Mr Tidy[/ref] a spring's stiffness is dictated by the diameter of the wire it is made from (as well as the material, of course), rather than its length. Perhaps your springs are just too stiff and you can buy some that are roughly the same length but a more suitable stiffness? You can take up any difference in spring length with your spring platforms, of course.

If you're anywhere near Somerset, Bristol or Dorset you're welcome to try mine out for reference.
 
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