Pop and Bangs, Flames!!!
Type: Posts; User: John in VA
Pop and Bangs, Flames!!!
Aliexpress link works for me, but from there you can search for "bmw e46 coupe 03-06 headlight lens" to find them.
BimmerJake was the only coupe lens source for awhile, but hasn't had them for several years. Found this on Aliexpress:...
You can have plastic rechromed - Google it! There are several methods/processes - don't know what would be appropriate for the light bowls. I wonder if it could be wrapped?
These guys are in CA -...
Check https://www.car-part.com/
Except those that begin with WBS.
The forum has never been a secure site for me, using Chrome at work or home.
Original BMW valve cover are $475-525. Aftermarket like Vaico or Rein are $273-302 from FCPEuro.
Wonder if it still smells like cigar smoke?!!
Check your math!
Ceramic pads dust less (or have lighter-colored dust) - that's about the only advantage.
Bedding-in brakes:
https://brakeperformance.com/bedding-in-rotors.php...
#13 here for a sedan - https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=EV53-USA-01-2004-E46-BMW-330i&diagId=41_1367
New ones come primed/black, so you'll have to paint to match or find a used one to...
So many goodies! Where did you source the pillar covers? New or recovered? Thanks!
Thank you!
George, a light smear of what?
I believe the part #s are different for coupe & sedan - did you get the correct part?
I was considering the brass bleeder but read of issues with the metal & plastic parts not playing nice together. I did get the lower-pressure cap & don't overfill the tank to help keep the pressure...
It's straight forward, but the springy screws can fail/wear out & be a bit fiddly. You can find new cover locks for ~$15 each, unless someone has a parts car & can sell them cheaper.
Did you get...
Wheel might be able to be repaired - talk to a shop that does repairs to make sure the tire bead will seal.
https://www.google.com/search?q=Palm+Beach+County%2C+FL+wheel+repair
Do you have road...
Does it pass the bounce test? You won't be able to see a strut leaking, but can see a leaky shock.
https://www.arnottindustries.com/blog/struts-vs-shocks-2
They can be replaced without removing the intake manifold but it's much easier with it out of the car. The two plastic pipes are part of the CCV system.
I have the molding left/SCHWARZ (51138208499) and molding right/SCHWARZ (51138208500) new in the boxes/never installed. This is shadowline black, not gloss black.
#13 in the diagram -...
I'd get the CoolXpert fan and whichever Vemo sensor is correct for your car (you have 2 different parts shown) from FCPEuro. I've used a CoolXpert fan from FCP with no issues. You also have their...
How do you know what firmware you have, what is the latest/most current & how do you update it? Thanks!
ECS Tuning shows it, but that doesn't mean it's still available - https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-bmw-parts/mounting-bracket-left/51717894721/
BMW of Fairfax (VA) shows it priced at $39.25 -...