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My understanding is that no coding is needed, based on the attached. As even if adding wiring, no coding. So I think it's actually missing the wiring. Hmmm Cruise & MFSW retrofit.pdf

I have a "standard" steering wheel in my e39(2 stage airbag), am going to swap in a 3 spoke M Sport wheel with multifunction. my build sheet says the car was prepped for multifunction, however, as a test to check this, i released the air bag (not fully removing) and plugged the MF panel in, no fuctions are working. Have i missed anything obvious here? I beleive the slip ring should be compatable from factory but only work if the wiring is benhind it... or Im guessing my build sheet is wrong?! edit; next steps is to try and source the retro fit wiring kit or enlist some help in making one based on the BMW diagrams, i'm an eletrical luddite

I have some Bavsound tweeters for e46 you an have mate , they are a factory size- Hamilton based. PM for details

This buzzed past me last night sou ds like a swarm of angry Hornets

Yeah I'm not sure or when it happened. I'd been under bonnet plenty of times and not noticed before.....no glancing Marks from a strike or anything look like it has popped, frature is from seem to seem.

While in was doing the headlight job a couple of posts ago I noted one of the air con tubes into the cabin had a huge crack in it. Now we are at level 3 I felt safe enough to get a part of sort this out. 2and hand air con tu e arrived from a TM seller this week for a very reasonable price. fitted it today. I noted the foam gasket on the replacement tube wasnt as good as the one i was replacing, some careful cutting, cleaning and gluing later and old gasket in place and tube fitted to car. Aircon feels way better now especially since the other tube was loose and fixed too.

Lol. Use what ya got aye ??

Did a spot of cleaning on the E39 today. Inspired by a mates efforts on his M3. Rear lights were removed, exposing several layers of gunk. Cleaning was done by Chemical Guys all purpose cleaner, clay bar, detailing brushes. Finish protected by Chemical guys wax, and quick detailer.

youwhatnow? is that a Touring Rear end?

The lockdown really gives one time to get to the little things! Today I Took a razor blade (Gillette mach 3 to be exact) to my pilled MSport seats in the E39. Working slowly I got rid of all the fluff on the passenger's side front seat. Quick wipe down with some interior cleaner and it looks far less scruffy and a lot newer. I'll do the drivers side where needed, after the seat is repaired with new material and new foam.

Does the Steam help with safe removal from rear window, without dmamging the de-mister filaments ?

Gave the headlights a bit of a tickle up with Chemical guys all in one headlight treatment. Came up alright.

That, is Fu@&$ng shiny

Let one round loose and you'll see how fast it goes in reverse

Detailed the car this weekend, was supposed to be in Tokaanu for bmw annual festival but couldn't make it. 2 bucket method, chemical guys citrus wash, 2 foam soaks with bug remover mixed in. Fireball Hydrophobic treatment, then into the garage for a wax and trim blacken. Took the caliper covers off too, from previous owner. While I liked the silhouette the shite plastic was broken on all 4, and ultimately quite ricey. Was going to have drivers seat repaired next week, with new foam, material for the out bolsters. Thanks to the virus that will have to wait. Small price to pay to keep us all safe!!

Also, where did you get those lines?

but you don't have cruty old lines so, it's not gotten any worse and will last for ages to come ?

How do the breakes feel after the change? Wanting to refresh my lines also

Cleaning up the M3 wheel with paddles I bought aaaaaages ago and kinda forgot about. Intent is to add this upgraded wheel to the e39 with cruise control, stereo control and paddle shift for the steptronic auto. Cleaning made easier by chemguysnz citrus based all purpose cleaner. Works like magic as you can see on the M colored stitching.

Busy week this week. Car went into Mosens for a shifter swap to one that doesn't clash internally, works perfectly so happy there. Finally found an excellent condition auto dimming mirror from Ebay. took 4 weeks to get here but worth the wait and 1/3rd the cost of new one here. Old vs new.

today I discovered the adheive wasn't strong enough / didtn have enough coverage - whatever, it didn't work and the broken piece came lose again when shifting into Tiptronic.? I had a close eye on it with the shift boot up and caught the ring beofre it fell inside the lower mechanism.

Today I have used some strong adhesive to mend the broken spindle. It's a snug fit and is in nicely. I will leave a day or so to cure. The true test will be if it sticks when moving between auto and steptronic modes as that usually when the boken piece stays on the little shaft pictured above.

After some more searching I found this old thread https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1636607-Transmission-hard-to-put-into-quot-Drive-quot Which explains exactly my issue. So looks like the white plastic spindle broke....and I either need to bodge it or replace the whole thing.... More pics from my car with shift boot off. That white ring should he attached to the middle of the gold metal peice.....

Damn was hoping it wasnt a potential replacement - will see how long the grease holds up and add itto the things ot kepp a close eye on list

What are they worth Brent?