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Remembered how much i hated torx bolts. One on the pcv was seized in place, had to cut the pcv off then with lots of hammering and swearing and a pair of mole grips managed to get it out. Fair to say wont be using that bolt again, that was the reason i had to pull the intake manifold off

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Lowered the rear yesterday after work, done the front today. Painted the amber rear indicators red, pretty pleased all round
Pics to come

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Shitty driveway pics, but you get the idea

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OBC finally working. spliced wires. PPPP err though ... need to get cabling and hook up the temp sensor.

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Shadow lined kidneys, de-condensated headlight, polished both headlights, got heated seats working, and fixed poor throttle response by cleaning throttle body. Also seems to have improved low rpm torque.

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Plasti dipped my bumper trim and mirrors. Came out perfect, looks like new. 10/10 would dip again.

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Just replaced the Wideband and getting the thermo fans working properly. Then I might change the oil and look at doing a wheel alignment.

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Plasti dipped my bumper trim and mirrors. Came out perfect, looks like new. 10/10 would dip again.

Any pics Nick?

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re did my headlights on the e39 using the 3M headlight restoration kit and it came up amazingly!!!

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washed it. third time this month.

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Any pics Nick?

will update this post with some - but it just looks 'stock' - matte black, slightly textured finish. (One of my mirrors was not body colour painted which is why I did them both).

It is actually pretty easy to get a great finish. 2 tips; 1) keep the can warm (in hot water bath) 2) 5 or 6 light coats, wait 5-10 min in between to dry.

Edit pics - sorry, it's hard to see much and was raining...

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will update this post with some - but it just looks 'stock' - matte black, slightly textured finish. (One of my mirrors was not body colour painted which is why I did them both).

It is actually pretty easy to get a great finish. 2 tips; 1) keep the can warm (in hot water bath) 2) 5 or 6 light coats, wait 5-10 min in between to dry.

Edit pics - sorry, it's hard to see much and was raining...

Looks good mate! I'll prob pull off all my trim and hit it with either plasti dip or some flat black.. Tried pulling out my driver side rear quarter trim and broke the very first clip. Might need to stock up on them first.

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I used the duplicolour bumper trim paint. Self priming and that and came out real good on the M3

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got the 2002 nz new E46 330i touring all rereged etc

new plates ,reg and wof

drives really nice only done 95k's ,

recent oil change , near new good year eagle F1 tyres

new brakes , control arm bushes

gave it a quick clean today

next job fit the fog lights (have to change the plug)

replace the RR window reg

sort some nicer wheels for it maybe the MK motorsports from my 328i e36 coupe etc

maybe M-sport suspension from a 2003 330ci

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All back together. PPPP err fixed. 14.1l/100kms .... not too bad after the overheat incident. will be taking it for a drive to Royal Oak to see how it does on the highway

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stripped the e34 interior out/boot the amount of crap in them is amazing

lined the doors with ally removed steering lock, next new flywheel and clutch setup then turn the boost a few more psi

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Took the wagon for a wheel alignment yesterday but it was too low to get on the alignment machine.

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What'd you do to your BMW today?

Took it for its last test drive. Cant wait to thrash it now.

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Repaired dead pixels on my e39. Not a job I'm keen to repeat, but stoked with the results. Just need to sort the monitor out and the interior is done.

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Repaired dead pixels on my e39. Not a job I'm keen to repeat, but stoked with the results. Just need to sort the monitor out and the interior is done.

What was involved in fixing this?

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What was involved in fixing this?

PM me. I can show you. Done it on mine.

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What was involved in fixing this?

Disassembly of the cluster and replacement ribbon cable/lcd unit. Would be reasonably simple if I had an extra pair of arms, and if 16 year old plastic wasn't prone to disintegration

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