BMW and M Power Owners
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neighbour across the street was talking to me today about our cars, my e90 and his stunning e46 m3. he recently got his diamond cut alloys refurbished and after about 3 months they started to corrode.
is there anything that can be done other than getting them redone?
he's is more annoyed that the place he got them done only gives a months guarantee.
is there anything that can be done other than getting them redone?
he's is more annoyed that the place he got them done only gives a months guarantee.
Don't be a ****. It's a personal preference, it's not 'wrong' that I prefer the LED's.
Idiot.
neighbour across the street was talking to me today about our cars, my e90 and his stunning e46 m3. he recently got his diamond cut alloys refurbished and after about 3 months they started to corrode.
is there anything that can be done other than getting them redone?
he's is more annoyed that the place he got them done only gives a months guarantee.
Eeee, doesn't look like they were finished very well. I'd take it back to the shop he got them done at.
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[TW]Fox;28359913 said:
Only mod is the damn angel lights haha.
And yea! Previous owner once did 2k in a year!!! The stamps are on the ball as well. Last BMW stamp in the service book was at 43k, all at regular intervals as well.
Bagged yourself a nice car there mate at that mileage. Perfect previous owner!
Speak to Jason at http://www.bwchiptune.co.uk. He's considered to be one of the best.
[TW]Fox;28362235 said:
Personally, I think it is.
It also gives better economy, which for me doing many motorway miles will add up and pay for it's self in 12 months.
As for the strain, when will this really be present? Unless I'm hooning it every chance I get, the engine/gearbox won't be under any extra pressure realistically.
It will likely be around 270-280bhp from 230bhp (give or take due to age). Then from 500NM to around 600NM (give or take) of torque.
If it was a manual, I'd be a little more skeptical, but as it's an auto box, it will be fine.
You know, I've read this a few times on varying forums. I think it wouldn't hurt to get it done at the next service.
Ah sweet, I didn't know if gearbox was included in that, in which case it's been done already last year
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=190111
2 things to cross off then. Radiators are cheap, I will probably replace that before Winter, I'm on 72k miles now.
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Seems to me that guy is a complete crook, stupid really as he shouldn't get any repeat business with practices like that. Tell your friend to look at the guidance online from trading standards regarding The Supply of Goods and Services Act, looks like this work would blatantly breach requirements for it to be "done with reasonable care and skill" and be "of satisfactory quality and fit for purpose".
Ah sweet, I didn't know if gearbox was included in that, in which case it's been done already last year
http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=190111
2 things to cross off then. Radiators are cheap, I will probably replace that before Winter, I'm on 72k miles now.
Unless it's bowed or otherwise damaged just leave the rad alone - replace it if/when it goes or if you've got other items to swap out meaning you'll be draining the coolant anyway
Blu tack (other mild adhesive substances to sit on the inside of your caps are available)