BMW and M Power Owners

Mostly because of plain personal preference. I NEVER liked how they drove. But then again, mostly my experience of Bridgestones has been through RFT's, and I don't like their take on them. The Goodyear RFT's I have on the 5 series, and Continental winter RFT's I have on their also, on the other hand, I am quite happy with them, and see no reason to change until they are out of tread.

I did once have non-RFT Bridgestones on a motor though, and didn't rate them personally. But then I am a funny crater anyway, as I also REALLY dislike Pirelli, and wouldn't buy (on purpose at least) Continental summer tyres either (that being said, I have twice bought / ran continental winter tyres, and liked them loads). All dislikes based on actual personal experience though.
 
Long term MPG is sitting pretty much where I expected it to.

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Well...replaced the front pads and discs, got two new tyres on the rear. Dusted and polished inside, washed, waxed it. Noticed paint bubbling on the front passenger side alloy :mad:
 
NVP said:
Does anybody use a reputable specialist in the Midlands that they would recommend? My indy has shut shop :( Cheers
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There's one in Solihull that comes highly recommended - I've not needed to use them personally, but a couple of mates have used them and couldn't fault them.

http://iautouk.com/

They're based in Monkspath/Shirley, and not too far from BMW Sytner :)

There's also RSJ in Moseley but I wouldn't touch those guys with a barge pole.

Edit: Nevermind, just spotted that iAuto has become Motorserv, though don't know if it's the same people or same attention to detail. There's a BMW specialist up in Knowle - NCB Autocraft, I'll try and dig out his details.
 
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NVP said:
Thanks Atari, iAuto were my local in Coventry but apparently they've shut all locations now except for Croydon - they were really good, great with both new and old cars, no extra costs, always spot on jobs etc.

haha a specialist in moseley.... hmmm... I think I'll pass ;)

Thanks, I'll research NCB :) Cheers Atari
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Apparently the iAuto in Solihull is run and staffed by the same team from what little info I could get from the web, they've just changed their name.

Noel @ NCB Autokraft - the number I have for him is 01564703434.
Alternatively, I'd recommend DynoTorque - whilst not a specialist per se, they are incredibly knowledgable and have built some fantastic cars. I've needed to use them twice and couldn't fault them one bit. I believe Phil Morrison with the V10 E46 M3 is based here, or the car was built here. They're probably better for more general jobs.

Yeah, I'd avoid Moseley too - they're really well known in BMW circles, but I've never had a good experience from them.
 
Might have a slight problem with the Z4m. I already have it booked in for Monday for them to take a look and do a general health check (paranoid about a few noises most likely), as I am taking it to Ireland for the Easter bank holiday and I really don't want it going wrong while I am over there.

Every now and then when I start the car, it cranks the same number of times but instead of revving to its idle revs straight away it sort of hiccups for a spilt second then reaches its normal revs. Have not noticed anything wrong after its started though.

Anyone got any ideas ?
 
Voxination said:
Wheel bearing replaced, car is now perfect once again :) Lesson well and truly learnt!
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I bet :p

I've managed to put a 1" scrape on my alloy. Low curb... Guess what's booked in for a refurb next week? Even though it's not the OEM diamond cut shadow chrome finish, the american chrome one is made up of 3 stages and as such, costs £100 a wheel at a good rate and takes 2 days to do :/

I'll be leaving a mile distance from curbs from now on.
 
sigma said:
There's a 57 plate blue 335i on Autotrader on 60k miles for £12,489... it doesn't appear to have iDrive :confused::confused::confused:
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iDrive wasn't standard on the E92 335i, although that does seem an extremely strong price for an early one on moderate miles without it.

mrk said:
I bet :p

I've managed to put a 1" scrape on my alloy. Low curb... Guess what's booked in for a refurb next week? Even though it's not the OEM diamond cut shadow chrome finish, the american chrome one is made up of 3 stages and as such, costs £100 a wheel at a good rate and takes 2 days to do :/

I'll be leaving a mile distance from curbs from now on.
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Watch out for curbs, they cost you money :p
 
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