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Update, ive found the difference in passenger/driver seat modules. They dont appear to be different like i initially thought. What differentiates the modules is the ground connection on pin 2 of the X1816 connector (diagram attached). For us rhd owners the passenger module would have the ground connection in pin 2 and the drivers would not. I found without the ground on pin 2 the drivers heated seat button would operate both seat heaters via canbus. Once pin 2 was added the passenger button worked as is should.

PS4s placebo ride a bit smoother than PSS?

Couldn't find anything on here regarding the XHP tune when I searched, was looking for members opinions. So thought I would post mine. I tuned stage 2 on Tuesday, and for me personally, this is possibly the best "mod" I have made to the car. Im on MHD1+, catted dp's etc. - and while the extra power is nice, it's not that usable all the time. The xhp tune however makes every aspect of driving the car better. Drive mode is sooo much smoother now. Gone are the sometimes jolty changes with the car is cold. Every change is smoother and the shift points are better for me. I'll definitely be using less gass. Swapping to manual and the speed in changes is amazing! The car pulls off from a stop so surely now, no more sluggish feeling. No more dropping to 1st by itself as im mid roundabout and making a racket. Throttle blipping on downshifts is glorious. No point in this post other to say, if you've been driving a e90 for a while and are really accustomed to it's nature, you'll notice a massive improvement with this flash.

Hi, I've got the awful screen type radio in my E39 and recently when going over a bump the radio will cut out (screen stays on) and will come back on a few moments later. From what I suspect this is probably the amp (8371025). Question: If i get a replacement amp from a breakers will it just work or do I need to faff around with coding? Second question is if I upgrade to an android style unit later on will can I keep the existing arrangement with the amp? I'm not into ICE but like the basics. Cheers.

Managed to misplace 5 of the 12 head washers and want to get the head back on this week. Anyone have some spares off a wreck? Thanks

Z4 m40i looks better IRL than in pics, esp in silver

Hi guys, on the hunt for a medium case LSD to suit a e30. Preferably around 4.1ratio. Am based in Auckland but willing to travel for the right part. Picture of my previous e30 build

Family member got scammed by this. No better than a quality wax / sealant IMO. Ceramic coasting work and last much better. You can DIY, it's not difficult.

Took 1 hour to sell. I wish they were all this easy.

I might have some wheels available soon from my 2002 Turbo, just awaiting arrival of original Turbo Steel Wheels from Sweden I managed to source.

Incoming - freshly ceramic coated...

Decided to just get Lemforder suspension parts for the front end via fcp euro. In the mean time got 2 bastard ball joint sleeves removed from the old control and thrust arms. I really need a bench vice as I had to hammer away at the pickle fork on an old chair while securing the arm from moving during the bfh sessions.

Well, you see, I have a number of E30s so I am familiar with the overall concept. I also have a high-level of 3D perception and visualisation, so from the various photos showing the details I can put it all together in my head.

In reply to the original question of E61 or E91? ... The bottom line: Neither model are that different in either size or performance (that is with any engine over 3L) except in one area - The far superior ride quality of the 5 series Touring on Sport suspension. To elaborate: I own both the E61 and E91, both 3L diesel and ask myself this question a lot (!) Which should I sell? Btw, I also own an E46 Touring (NZ new 328i SE with MSport trim and seats and the perfect standard suspension) and have had it for 12 years and neither car is a great improvement over it. Size: I've been over each of them with tape measures and there are very surprising results. Despite what several people have said above about the 5er being huge cars, weirdly they are in fact almost identical in every external dimension except length. Yes, it's true. Even the interior space. Exterior: E61 is only 17mm wider and 317mm longer. Yep only 17mm mirror to mirror. The length appears as 100mm extra wheelbase and 100mm front and rear overhang. Interior: The front elbow room (door armrest to door armrest) is 5mm more in the E61, B pillar to B pillar is 20mm more. Back seat width is only 30mm more in the 5 series but the backseat to front-seat distance is exactly the same with my driving position in each. Yes exactly same. THE big difference is in the boot space. The E61 has 200mm more length and because of the rear air-springs sitting under-floor rather than creating wide strut towers, the width is 100mm greater at max and min widths but also the widest part is squarer. Engines and gearboxes: I have essentially same engine in each (160KW vs 170KW, both with 500Nm) and same gearboxes. The E61 was UK market so came with dpf in exhaust. This was deleted, so while the 3 series was marginally better performance when new (lighter), now the 2 are pretty much identical in performance. My E91 is NZ New and like all the NZ new diesels it was built to Euro3 spec so has no dpf (bonus!). The 5 series really was built as a higher grade car. Trim, solidity, interior details, door heft etc. but the main area that all this shows itself is the suspension and chassis. In my experience, which is mirrored in other reports, the 3 series is far better on standard suspension (both the E46 and E9x). On Sport suspension the ride becomes way too harsh and fidgety on NZ roads. Motorways are fab, but anything else? No way. However the 5 series Touring is the opposite. The standard suspension is great but the Sport suspension has all the tightness, response and control while at the same time being the best overall ride of any car I've owned (there's been a few!). I have 19" wheels with 255/275 tyres and even catseyes on the m'way hardly cause a murmur. I can't personally speak for the E60 sedan because it has a standard rear spring, but I do know the E61's Sport-spec air-springs are superb. The E61 can lack feel through the wheel but the steering is well weighted and precise. As a commuter, the E61 wins all the way. It's just far more relaxing when you want it to be. Stuck or cruising in traffic it just feels nicer. As a nip and duck city car though the E91 is super nice. It feels way more 'darty' and zippy. Of the engine options I'd def recommend searching out a diesel - the most reliable of the engines. The grunt and ease is astonishing in itself but the fuel economy is crazy. I get 6L/100k easily on the open road, and overall combined with urban and city hills etc it averages 7-8L/100. Crazy for a car whose midrange punch-in-the-back feels like a sports bike when overtaking. I also ride a TL1000R bike and while it def can't really be compared in outright power terms both the 530D & 330D are the closest I've felt on the open road to the LOW REV ease of overtaking that big bikes have.