mullinsj08 Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Yep that's pretty much what the alignment guy said to me and when I took it back to the garage and asked them to adjust the arms they told me it was fine. At the first alignment after the arms were changed I had +3 degrees and after a few months I had +2.6. To look at, it looks to be sitting on the road much better now and the handling has a bit more weight to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted March 29, 2023 Author Share Posted March 29, 2023 Absolutely nothing as I’ve been struck down with COVID19 the revenge, near enough 3 years since it first kicked the crap out of me. So meanwhile my car is still missing it’s nose and one of its eyes while sat on axle stands as I have no physical strength to clean out the old sealant around the LED modules. But as you lot appear to like pictures of bits of cars in the garden, here is another one just to cheer everyone up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted March 29, 2023 Author Share Posted March 29, 2023 6 hours ago, mullinsj08 said: Auto box 🙂 Got a write up of that? It’s on my to do list 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullinsj08 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 18 hours ago, Andrew said: Got a write up of that? It’s on my to do list No sadly, we used a YouTube video and the ZF instructions for the filling procedure. The only pain point is needing to check the gearbox oil temperature as you're filling but that can be done using ISTA or an OBD reader. ZF_SI_Oelwechselkit_8HP_50130_EN.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F10-65 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 I know it’s a Wheeler Dealer thing but Ed China did a similar thing on a Porsche and used one of those hand held infrared thermometers that you point at someone’s forehead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 36 minutes ago, F10-65 said: I know it’s a Wheeler Dealer thing but Ed China did a similar thing on a Porsche and used one of those hand held infrared thermometers that you point at someone’s forehead. Yes he did indeed, but he was in theory in measuring the transmission pan temperature. My Foxwell NT530 scanner, can measure transmission fluid temperature which will be more accurate I would have thought. @mullinsj08, how did you get the fluid in the gearbox, did you use a specific type of pump? After recommendations of a transmission fluid pump. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliecampbell Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Andrew said: Yes he did indeed, but he was in theory in measuring the transmission pan temperature. My Foxwell NT530 scanner, can measure transmission fluid temperature which will be more accurate I would have thought. @mullinsj08, how did you get the fluid in the gearbox, did you use a specific type of pump? After recommendations of a transmission fluid pump. I've always used the proper diagnostic kit to read the temperature and haven't gone wrong yet doing this job....(not on BMW mind, but all ZF). I've been meaning to get one of these (or the like) as I need to do gearbox and diff oils sooner or later... https://www.amazon.co.uk/SMOTIVEPRO-Suction-Transfer-Capacity-Automotive/dp/B0914XYJX6 Larger version: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yililay-Extractor-Automobile-Transfer-Industrial/dp/B09LQ4WJNS Or were you thinking something larger and maybe pressurised? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullinsj08 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Andrew said: Yes he did indeed, but he was in theory in measuring the transmission pan temperature. My Foxwell NT530 scanner, can measure transmission fluid temperature which will be more accurate I would have thought. @mullinsj08, how did you get the fluid in the gearbox, did you use a specific type of pump? After recommendations of a transmission fluid pump. @Andrew We used a 1L syringe thing, it took bloody ages even with team work...don't do it that way! 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 @olliecampbell thanks for the info, I as thinking bigger as the ‘box takes 6 litres? smaller one be ok for the diff. Anyone know a good diff oil that doesn’t have ground unicorn horns in it which the bmw stuff must have given how much they charge for it. G5 is that the right spec for open diffs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve84N Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 One bottle of this went into mine last year. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314043871208?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ZTFCpXLdSL6&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=yzapL6MWRMu&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F10-65 Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Paid my road tax just now. Up from £30 to £35 for the year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F10-65 Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Bought my Michelin Sport 4s all round in July 21, 52k, £255 each at the time. Just about ready replace the rears now 31k later at £320 each from BlackCircles. £65 up Fronts are about half worn I'm off to buy some shares in Michelin now or do they come with the tyres! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadwell Parker Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 11 hours ago, F10-65 said: Bought my Michelin Sport 4s all round in July 21, 52k, £255 each at the time. Just about ready replace the rears now 31k later at £320 each from BlackCircles. £65 up Fronts are about half worn I'm off to buy some shares in Michelin now or do they come with the tyres! You did well to get 31k out of them. I barely managed 20k from a set of PS4s and the driving I do is not overly hard on tyres. I get better mileage from the Crossclimates on my winter wheels. I've just ordered a set of PS5s for the summer wheels. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F10-65 Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 (edited) Last month I upgraded my screen to the larger 10.25". I have a RoadTop CarPlay module so use Google Maps anyway but if I switch back to the native BMW sat-nav now, my location on the map is at the south pole. I opened the dash again and I had left the blue connector off from the lower rear corner back of the head unit which i believe to be the nav antenna but I'm still in the cold. Do I need to move the car for it to update? Any pointers please? Edited April 2, 2023 by F10-65 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F10-65 Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 3 hours ago, Cadwell Parker said: You did well to get 31k out of them. I barely managed 20k from a set of PS4s and the driving I do is not overly hard on tyres. I get better mileage from the Crossclimates on my winter wheels. I've just ordered a set of PS5s for the summer wheels. I like run flats but not available just yet in the PS5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadwell Parker Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 37 minutes ago, F10-65 said: I like run flats but not available just yet in the PS5 I'll have the PS5s on in a few weeks along with a new set of wheels. I'll post a report in due course 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F10-65 Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 4 hours ago, F10-65 said: Last month I upgraded my screen to the larger 10.25". I have a RoadTop CarPlay module so use Google Maps anyway but if I switch back to the native BMW sat-nav now, my location on the map is at the south pole. I opened the dash again and I had left the blue connector off from the lower rear corner back of the head unit which i believe to be the nav antenna but I'm still in the cold. Do I need to move the car for it to update? Any pointers please? Its OK, It was the blue wire onto the unmarked connector and yes I had to move the car to find the satellites i guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E39mad Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Had a new battery fitted after over 12 years with the original. Varta AGM (none stop start) was £185 fitted with a 5 year warranty. Not bad when some quotes were coming in at over £300. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munzy Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 (edited) First proper wash and mini-detail since I got the wheels and badges done. Was not sure about the darker wheels at first but now with the dark badges and a shiny wax she looks lovely (imho!). Used a new petroleum based plastic restorer (Will post tin later) on the front grilles. I like the black coated brake disc from EBC - spoils it for me when the silver one gets corroded and marked. Of course now I want the same for the rear… I will paint the calipers but not sure wether to go red, BMW blue or subtle gunmetal grey. Previously had them grey and so maybe time for a something more ostentatious. Proper clay, polish and wax to come but fallen in love all over again Edited April 7, 2023 by Munzy 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F10-65 Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 7 hours ago, Munzy said: First proper wash and mini-detail since I got the wheels and badges done. Was not sure about the darker wheels at first but now with the dark badges and a shiny wax she looks lovely (imho!). Used a new petroleum based plastic restorer (Will post tin later) on the front grilles. I like the black coated brake disc from EBC - spoils it for me when the silver one gets corroded and marked. Of course now I want the same for the rear… I will paint the calipers but not sure wether to go red, BMW blue or subtle gunmetal grey. Previously had them grey and so maybe time for a something more ostentatious. Proper clay, polish and wax to come but fallen in love all over again Really nice Stickers are very cool too I'd go for the grey brakes but only you'll know they've been painted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F10-65 Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 3 minutes ago, F10-65 said: Really nice Stickers are very cool too I'd go for the grey brakes but only you'll know they've been painted Or what about black calipers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munzy Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 35 minutes ago, F10-65 said: Or what about black calipers? That’s a good shout, I think they would look fresher for longer and would fit in nicely with the grey/black look she currently has. I don’t like when red or blue painted ones look shabby after a while so black would lessen that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F10-65 Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Are the bonnet and boot badges both 82mm? Gonna change mine too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F10-65 Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 21 minutes ago, Munzy said: That’s a good shout, I think they would look fresher for longer and would fit in nicely with the grey/black look she currently has. I don’t like when red or blue painted ones look shabby after a while so black would lessen that. What about these... M Performance Gloss Black Badge - Etsy UK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan-uk Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Discovered I can open the electric tailgate with the fob 🤦♂️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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