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aja540i

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About aja540i

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    5th Gear
  • Birthday 07/30/1978

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  • Name
    Andrew
  • Location
    Auckland
  • Car
    2007 e61 M5
  • Car 2
    2014 Leaf 24G
  • Car 3
    1978 e21 320i

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  1. I think I am on my third battery in the M5, but definately worth paying more for the correct size, these cars do a heap of stuff that requires battery power aside from starting the engine! I got my first one at BMW but when it needed the second one the prices had all gone a bit crazy so I got that somewhere else and had it coded, I also upgraded the bms cable at the same time, not sure it has made any difference.
  2. aja540i

    Quick rant thread.

    I was wondering when they were going to do something to make the grilles more noticeable..... 🤣🤣
  3. No, i think you would need 3 to be safe...
  4. It is not just BMW, all ICE cars are getting more complex and fragile to meet ever tighter emission restrictions, so they won't last as long, meaning they need to be replaced sooner, thus saving the world ! But i suspect there is also more of an element of built in lifespan as well, it is in everything else we buy so why not cars....
  5. Let's hope so...
  6. I got my Westfalia used from SD European also, it was on an E60 but they are the same. I got the trailer module from the same car so no issues with wiring / coding etc, I think I paid $600? The undertray needs a hole cut for the removable bar, and the bottom of the splitter needs a bit cut out (diy) and you can just buy the little clip on cover for when you are not using it.
  7. Dropped the M5 off for a WOF and hello.... probably only the second time I've seen one!
  8. aja540i

    Quick rant thread.

    No different to engine braking in a manual car, especially a diesel. But it is something I try to be aware of in the Leaf if I have a Ranger right up my arse on the motorway (so, every day)
  9. So, an i3 with a range extender, is that a plug in hybrid or an EV under the new scheme? Has anyone got one, i would be interested to see what your letter from the Govt says when you get it?
  10. I can't complain, I've had 5 years of free commuting!! Interested to see how they will apply it to plug in hybrids, I can't see people being happy to pay twice (fuel tax + RUCs) but anything else will be a pain to calculate!
  11. Still up for grabs, engine listed on TM but still in car at present.
  12. Probably easier to find a constant 12v source in the interior light and not far to run a piece of wire if you need to?
  13. I removed the bluetooth unit from the M5 years ago when i installed a Dension unit and now i get the warning message every time i start the car, doesn't bother me but BMW mention it every time i take it in for a WOF or service so im just wondering if anyone can code that option out for me? I would like to remove the button as well but would like the warning gone first.
  14. aja540i

    Quick rant thread.

    Had a mission with my insurer over this, long story short insurers will only cover cost of aftermarket screen, you will have to pay the rest yourself (probably)
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