olliecampbell Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Again, nothing from me other than an oil change. The annoying thing is...I have so much to do!...well Ok I might be a bit OCD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmwsmx Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 Fitted the noxem emulator from bimmerprofs this evening. Not too bad to get to the nox sensor but and it is a right bitch to remove when working on the driveway. You really require some real force to crack it loose. Anyway it’s done now so hopefully I will see some improvement in mpg now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallman85 Posted April 27, 2023 Author Share Posted April 27, 2023 One of my rims…now repaired 🙂 look how it was jumping… Now to send the other two. 75b10668-a94c-441f-ba1a-0c2270002df3.mp4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj123 Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 Replaced the front arms - both rear & front. I was starting to get some play in 1 and figured best to replace all 4 and they'll all soon start to go. I was looking at doing shocks & springs too, but seems to be very little availability around at all on parts, so will delay that until the summer. They still work ok, but are probably past their best. Now need to get 4 wheel alignment done to make sure all is still in order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliecampbell Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 4 hours ago, Tallman85 said: One of my rims…now repaired 🙂 look how it was jumping… Now to send the other two. 75b10668-a94c-441f-ba1a-0c2270002df3.mp4 2.14 MB · 0 downloads I've never seen that done before. Are they going to heat up up and bend it back into shape? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallman85 Posted April 27, 2023 Author Share Posted April 27, 2023 3 minutes ago, olliecampbell said: I've never seen that done before. Are they going to heat up up and bend it back into shape? Basically the part you see hopping is actually dented downwards…so yes they need to heat it up and repair it. If you dont heat it up it will crack. Surprisingly that dent did not crack the wheel. I bought the car like that basically…i did not create it but it must have been a nasty pothole. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliecampbell Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 I finally did a thing…and gave my engine bay a very quick spruce up. I’ll do it again properly in the future but the previous owner had an EGR leak which made it all a mess…..sorry, no before pics…. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray112 Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 Audison prima AP 4" speakers installed on front doors. Quite impressive difference compared to base audio speakers. A lot clearer sound. Next to do rear roof speakers and maybe to consider running all speakers through aftermarket amplifier. Already had tweeters installed at front and subwoofer in boot, so really needed speaker upgrade. And while dropping missus to hospital, instead of paying for hospital carpark decided to leave car in nearby garage for air-conditioning system regassing. So saved on carpark and have ice cold air conditioning now. Only problem is, there has to be tiny leak somewhere, because last year it was filled and after 12 months system was empty. Both times - now and last year passed vacuum test etc and it was blowing cold all summer long, so might try to look with UV light where dye is coming out and maybe add some air conditioning sealant or whatever they use for small leaks. Anyone have any experience to share with those air-conditioning system stop leak additives? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliecampbell Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 13 hours ago, Ray112 said: Audison prima AP 4" speakers installed on front doors. Quite impressive difference compared to base audio speakers. A lot clearer sound. Next to do rear roof speakers and maybe to consider running all speakers through aftermarket amplifier. Already had tweeters installed at front and subwoofer in boot, so really needed speaker upgrade. And while dropping missus to hospital, instead of paying for hospital carpark decided to leave car in nearby garage for air-conditioning system regassing. So saved on carpark and have ice cold air conditioning now. Only problem is, there has to be tiny leak somewhere, because last year it was filled and after 12 months system was empty. Both times - now and last year passed vacuum test etc and it was blowing cold all summer long, so might try to look with UV light where dye is coming out and maybe add some air conditioning sealant or whatever they use for small leaks. Anyone have any experience to share with those air-conditioning system stop leak additives? Very nice. What is the base stereo you've got? Considering some small upgrades like this in the future. I believe the condensers are known to corrode/leak in the E60/E61's...not tried a leak stop additive though I'm afraid. I'm presuming it's not the same as for radiators, cracking an egg in there :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray112 Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 2 hours ago, olliecampbell said: Very nice. What is the base stereo you've got? Considering some small upgrades like this in the future. I believe the condensers are known to corrode/leak in the E60/E61's...not tried a leak stop additive though I'm afraid. I'm presuming it's not the same as for radiators, cracking an egg in there 😄 Base audio is just 4 speakers and 2 subwoofers under seat. No tweeters originally, no amplifier. Quite rubbish system overall, in US they never had it. It's European thing I believe. But after those upgrades not too bad any more. About air-conditioning system leak stop it's definitely something different, not usual radiator stuff. Need to give couple weeks from now and then check with UV light. Hopefully it's not a dashboard out job or replacement compressor. Ideally some seal is leaking. At least I can hope so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliecampbell Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Ray112 said: Base audio is just 4 speakers and 2 subwoofers under seat. No tweeters originally, no amplifier. Quite rubbish system overall, in US they never had it. It's European thing I believe. But after those upgrades not too bad any more. About air-conditioning system leak stop it's definitely something different, not usual radiator stuff. Need to give couple weeks from now and then check with UV light. Hopefully it's not a dashboard out job or replacement compressor. Ideally some seal is leaking. At least I can hope so. I have both of these issues.....the base sound system MASK-II and a noisy failing AC compressor :D Damn cars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray112 Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 3 hours ago, olliecampbell said: I have both of these issues.....the base sound system MASK-II and a noisy failing AC compressor 😄 Damn cars. Neverending struggle 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 (edited) On 27/04/2023 at 20:33, Ray112 said: Audison prima AP 4" speakers installed on front doors. Quite impressive difference compared to base audio speakers. A lot clearer sound. Next to do rear roof speakers and maybe to consider running all speakers through aftermarket amplifier. Already had tweeters installed at front and subwoofer in boot, so really needed speaker upgrade. And while dropping missus to hospital, instead of paying for hospital carpark decided to leave car in nearby garage for air-conditioning system regassing. So saved on carpark and have ice cold air conditioning now. Only problem is, there has to be tiny leak somewhere, because last year it was filled and after 12 months system was empty. Both times - now and last year passed vacuum test etc and it was blowing cold all summer long, so might try to look with UV light where dye is coming out and maybe add some air conditioning sealant or whatever they use for small leaks. Anyone have any experience to share with those air-conditioning system stop leak additives? Any competant garage would know that an existing leak would need nitrogen pressure testing rather than just refilling again and sending you. Leak stop can work but needs putting in during the refill. Edited April 29, 2023 by Gonzo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj123 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 MOT this morning - passed without any issues. Not that i was expecting any! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray112 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 9 hours ago, Gonzo said: Any competant garage would know that an existing leak would need nitrogen pressure testing rather than just refilling again and sending you. Leak stop can work but needs putting in during the refill. Not sure what tests exactly, but they did some testing before refill and all seemed fine. So far it's still cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj123 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 4 wheel tracking done today. Mainly due to replacing the 4 front arms last week. Overall nothing was far out and only tweaks needed across the front & rear axel to bring them back to straight ahead. Pretty surprising considering the state of the roads currently! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 My Mr 12v P2000 DSP arrived today, I just need to find time to fit it. This replaces the CD changer and gives you lossless audio over the MOST bus, I can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallman85 Posted May 5, 2023 Author Share Posted May 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Gonzo said: My Mr 12v P2000 DSP arrived today, I just need to find time to fit it. This replaces the CD changer and gives you lossless audio over the MOST bus, I can't wait! What does it do @Gonzo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 23 minutes ago, Tallman85 said: What does it do @Gonzo? Quite a few things, best to have a read here mate 🙂 https://www.mr12volt.com/collections/p2000-dsp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallman85 Posted May 5, 2023 Author Share Posted May 5, 2023 1 hour ago, Gonzo said: Quite a few things, best to have a read here mate 🙂 https://www.mr12volt.com/collections/p2000-dsp Nice! But only available for CIC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 11 hours ago, Tallman85 said: Nice! But only available for CIC. 😉 https://www.mr12volt.com/collections/bmw/products/p2000-cccmd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallman85 Posted May 6, 2023 Author Share Posted May 6, 2023 Interesting 🤨 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallman85 Posted May 6, 2023 Author Share Posted May 6, 2023 5 hours ago, Gonzo said: 😉 https://www.mr12volt.com/collections/bmw/products/p2000-cccmd i guess this would be better than an android right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallman85 Posted May 6, 2023 Author Share Posted May 6, 2023 (edited) Today I installed the dashcam, very OEM-looking and easy to fix. Comes with a Rain sensor adaptor - hassle-free 🙂 @Gonzo - does the car wake up when there is a vibration or someone hits it? or do you need to open a door or something to power up? Edited May 6, 2023 by Tallman85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 18 hours ago, Tallman85 said: i guess this would be better than an android right? Android systems are still clunky with poor support, also the touch screen is too far away to be practical, no anti reflective coating etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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