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10-20-2019, 06:51 PM
BMWCurves

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Originally Posted by 704sw

25k-30k I think is the recommended interval?

Interestingly when I replaced them in my old man’s E60, iDrive automatically reset the service alert for 60k. Definitely nowhere near that long in the E46.

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Originally Posted by Vas

Every other oil change so 15k. Fcpeuro ftw

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Sweet, time to pick up a new cabin air filter from the ol' FCP. Thanks fellas!
10-20-2019, 06:54 PM
ZHP_Brandon

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Originally Posted by NYRhockey

Good call on the boot. Not sure if it's original but could very well be the reason for the gap. Might be worth getting a new boot to go with the knob. Quickly checked out coby and a leather boot (i think look nicer than alcantara) are $30 + (i assume) shipping, so pretty reasonable.

Yeah shipping is like 8$, if you order tomorrow you should have it by Thursday and you can just hot glue it on.

At 30$ it’s worth the gamble if you ask me, I did the Alcantara arm rest and love the look and feel honestly. I remember you got your car right before me almost 5 years ago from Florida lol I changed my shift boot/knob a while ago cause it was disgusting and I’m ready to do it again

I’ll be buying the illuminated knob from the F10 m5 & I just scored a spare set of ebrake/shift boots today so I’ll be looking to get those redone by coby too

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10-20-2019, 07:09 PM
NYRhockey

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Originally Posted by ZHP_Brandon

Yeah shipping is like 8$, if you order tomorrow you should have it by Thursday and you can just hot glue it on.

At 30$ it’s worth the gamble if you ask me, I did the Alcantara arm rest and love the look and feel honestly. I remember you got your car right before me almost 5 years ago from Florida lol I changed my shift boot/knob a while ago cause it was disgusting and I’m ready to do it again

I’ll be buying the illuminated knob from the F10 m5 & I just scored a spare set of ebrake/shift boots today so I’ll be looking to get those redone by coby too
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Sadly my neighbor took that one to heaven after only 18 months of ownership and the wife actually liked that car (unlike the current one that she candidly refers to as the money pit, lol).

A cool thing about that car is the last 7 of the VIN were KM05482, and what is my wife's birthday? Apr 5th, 1982. When i mentioned it to her she was not overly impressed and said "but the day/month is backwards" to which i said "no, in Europe they write the day first". BAM.
10-21-2019, 08:02 AM
John in VA

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Originally Posted by NYRhockey

Good call on the boot. Not sure if it's original but could very well be the reason for the gap. Might be worth getting a new boot to go with the knob. Quickly checked out coby and a leather boot (i think look nicer than alcantara) are $30 + (i assume) shipping, so pretty reasonable.

Do you have the tie wrap around the neck of the boot? It usually holds it up to the base of the knob. Loosen the boot from the shifter surround, pull the boot up (so it's inside out) & check for/add the tie wrap.
10-21-2019, 08:47 AM
az3579

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Originally Posted by John in VA

Do you have the tie wrap around the neck of the boot? It usually holds it up to the base of the knob. Loosen the boot from the shifter surround, pull the boot up (so it's inside out) & check for/add the tie wrap.

Mine doesn't have a zip tie there and it sits perfectly fine. This is the first time I've heard of a zip tie being used for the shifter boot... I know the handbrake boot on mine had one, though not sure if that's supposed to be there.
10-21-2019, 08:57 AM
704sw

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Originally Posted by az3579

Mine doesn't have a zip tie there and it sits perfectly fine. This is the first time I've heard of a zip tie being used for the shifter boot... I know the handbrake boot on mine had one, though not sure if that's supposed to be there.

My handbrake boot also had a ziptie (so I put one on the replacement boot too). The shifter did not have one.
10-21-2019, 01:21 PM
holyc0w

Check if it's a genuine BMW ziptie
10-22-2019, 09:33 AM
Fenrir

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Originally Posted by holyc0w

Check if it's a genuine BMW ziptie

This is very important. A lot of chinesium knockoffs out there.
10-22-2019, 10:17 AM
ZHP_Brandon

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Originally Posted by NYRhockey

Sadly my neighbor took that one to heaven after only 18 months of ownership and the wife actually liked that car (unlike the current one that she candidly refers to as the money pit, lol).

A cool thing about that car is the last 7 of the VIN were KM05482, and what is my wife's birthday? Apr 5th, 1982. When i mentioned it to her she was not overly impressed and said "but the day/month is backwards" to which i said "no, in Europe they write the day first". BAM.

Lol this is awesome! Sorry to hear about the car though cause that’s really rough, I honestly don’t think I can see myself without a ZHP in my stable now, too attached

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10-22-2019, 10:20 AM
ZHP_Brandon

Hey guys! Just picked up full Alcantara interior for my sedan this past weekend and I’m excited to change up the look of my car eventually but For people with Alcantara interior, is there any remedy for sun faded Alcantara bits?

Some of the interior pieces I just picked up have a yellowish hue to them and I’d want to restore these and put them in my sedan to have this interior.

Any suggestions/cleaning/restoring methods are appreciated

Found a full option set of sport seats local to me to for only 100$ so I might buy those & swap the alcantara skins over so I can have full heated/power/memory/adjustable bolster Alcantara seats.

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10-22-2019, 10:31 AM
Fenrir

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Originally Posted by ZHP_Brandon

Hey guys! Just picked up full Alcantara interior for my sedan this past weekend and I’m excited to change up the look of my car eventually but For people with Alcantara interior, is there any remedy for sun faded Alcantara bits?

Some of the interior pieces I just picked up have a yellowish hue to them and I’d want to restore these and put them in my sedan to have this interior.

Any suggestions/cleaning/restoring methods are appreciated

Found a full option set of sport seats local to me to for only 100$ so I might buy those & swap the alcantara skins over so I can have full heated/power/memory/adjustable bolster Alcantara seats.

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A drop of a very gentle detergent with some warm water and a Mr Clean magic eraser helped bring my Alcantara back after being in New Mexico for years. However, if the sun fade is very bad, that may not help.
10-22-2019, 10:36 AM
ZHP_Brandon

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Originally Posted by Fenrir

A drop of a very gentle detergent with some warm water and a Mr Clean magic eraser helped bring my Alcantara back after being in New Mexico for years. However, if the sun fade is very bad, that may not help.

Any recommendation on what detergent? I was thinking of using OxiClean DarkProtect or Woolite for Black clothes but it might be overkill lol

I’ll have to do this soon, The seats aren’t in perfect condition with random burn holes everywhere sadly but the price was incredibly cheap & my back seat doesn’t fold so it was a direct bolt on for my car lol

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10-22-2019, 10:41 AM
Fenrir

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Originally Posted by ZHP_Brandon

Any recommendation on what detergent? I was thinking of using OxiClean DarkProtect or Woolite for Black clothes but it might be overkill lol

I’ll have to do this soon, The seats aren’t in perfect condition with random burn holes everywhere sadly but the price was incredibly cheap & my back seat doesn’t fold so it was a direct bolt on for my car lol

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Sonax upholstery cleaner works well as does Woolite Delicates. Plus, the Woolite can be picked up anywhere. Stay way from OxiClean. Fantastic on hard stains but can damage thin fabrics, ask me how I know. Doesn't require a lot of pressure or elbow grease. Just time. Lot's of patience and time. Use a clean rag to give firm scrub down and follow up with the Mr Clean eraser and some fresh warm water.
10-22-2019, 11:02 AM
holyc0w

Any alternatives to the wizgear stick on phone mount? My wizgear one failed and I want to try something else
10-22-2019, 11:05 AM
Fenrir

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Originally Posted by holyc0w

Any alternatives to the wizgear stick on phone mount? My wizgear one failed and I want to try something else

I run a Nite Ize Steelie adjustable mount on my dash. Works for my phone and track camera. Worth the price in my book.

My track cam is a Polaroid Cube HD so it literally just pops right onto the ball joint there.
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10-22-2019, 01:12 PM
az3579

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Originally Posted by holyc0w

Any alternatives to the wizgear stick on phone mount? My wizgear one failed and I want to try something else

How did it fail?
The only issues I had with any of mine was the crappy adhesive they use, but the first thing I do when I unbox a new one is take the old adhesive off and apply 3M. Always works like a charm. :)
10-22-2019, 01:39 PM
papa_g

ive beenusing a magnetic one that slides onto the air vent fins. works great I really like it. You have to get either a phone case with metal in it, or adhere a metal plate to the back of your phone. I use the former.
10-22-2019, 01:44 PM
holyc0w

I would need something that can get glued on top of the panavise mount.

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Originally Posted by az3579

How did it fail?
The only issues I had with any of mine was the crappy adhesive they use, but the first thing I do when I unbox a new one is take the old adhesive off and apply 3M. Always works like a charm. :)

The top part separated so now my phone can fly around in circles. Could probably drop a crap ton of glue in there.
10-23-2019, 03:30 PM
holyc0w

Guess it heard mehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...250bed44b7.jpg
10-23-2019, 08:01 PM
ComradeNick

Anyone else have an issue with wiper blades on the passenger side not making contact with the glass on the far end? I bought the genuine bmw blades, not sure why it doesnt fit.

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10-24-2019, 06:07 AM
ZHP_Brandon

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Originally Posted by Fenrir

Sonax upholstery cleaner works well as does Woolite Delicates. Plus, the Woolite can be picked up anywhere. Stay way from OxiClean. Fantastic on hard stains but can damage thin fabrics, ask me how I know. Doesn't require a lot of pressure or elbow grease. Just time. Lot's of patience and time. Use a clean rag to give firm scrub down and follow up with the Mr Clean eraser and some fresh warm water.

Awesome, I’ll pick these up and rent a hot water extractor from an Ace hardware or something and give this a shot.
My wagon is pending sale atm so I really may end up putting this in my sedan eventually

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10-24-2019, 07:24 AM
Fenrir

Oh wow. Best of luck with the sale!

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10-24-2019, 08:02 AM
papa_g

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Originally Posted by ComradeNick

Anyone else have an issue with wiper blades on the passenger side not making contact with the glass on the far end? I bought the genuine bmw blades, not sure why it doesnt fit.

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I recall mine looking like that as well, but it does not affect performance. I’ll double check when I go to the car

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10-24-2019, 10:02 AM
YoitsTmac

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Originally Posted by ComradeNick

Anyone else have an issue with wiper blades on the passenger side not making contact with the glass on the far end? I bought the genuine bmw blades, not sure why it doesnt fit.

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I had the same issue but with the driver side. Was very upset, and BMW did not take them back.
10-24-2019, 10:05 AM
Overboost

I just gave my right arm a little more force against the windshield by giving the right arm a little more bend. Not much, a little is all takes.
10-24-2019, 10:54 AM
Vas

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Saw this on a facebook page. Are the owners members here? Attachment 35854
10-24-2019, 12:20 PM
704sw

Every time I see the coupe style taillights on a sedan it trips me up.
10-24-2019, 02:50 PM
BMWCurves

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Originally Posted by 704sw

Every time I see the coupe style taillights on a sedan it trips me up.

Agreed. I'm not sure why, but it just looks off in my eyes. General conditioning, I guess.
10-24-2019, 02:52 PM
az3579

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Originally Posted by 704sw

Every time I see the coupe style taillights on a sedan it trips me up.

This x10000
10-24-2019, 06:35 PM
pedro2u

It's been about 17 months since I asked about front bumper sources now that Khoalty isn't a choice. I've now driven 2 seasons and haven't added any new damage to my bumper other than what the PO did, so I'm confident I can do a better job than he did judging those obstacles that scuff us (all his damage is not visible from above) . So any references?

My vert is soon to go into storage again :crying, and I'd like to fix this bumper issue while it's hibernating

My lowest price locally is dealer OEM at $541 less any BMWCCA discount. Appreciate your experiences

Pete
10-24-2019, 08:27 PM
JETSET303

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Originally Posted by holyc0w

Any alternatives to the wizgear stick on phone mount? My wizgear one failed and I want to try something else

I went this route. Considering RAM mount to replace magnet like I use in my truck though.

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10-25-2019, 11:50 PM
RUS_ZHP

Question to Gruppe M intake owner's: looks like there is a bracket for providing additional rigidity. It's highlighted in red on the picture.
The idea of this bracket is to use M6 stud from the shock tower or oem intake mounting holes?
Can some who has it send me a picture of it?
I want to 3D print one.
Thanks. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...1a9b7dd2ee.jpg

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10-26-2019, 07:21 AM
BMWCurves

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Originally Posted by RUS_ZHP

Question to Gruppe M intake owner's: looks like there is a bracket for providing additional rigidity. It's highlighted in red on the picture.
The idea of this bracket is to use M6 stud from the shock tower or oem intake mounting holes?
Can some who has it send me a picture of it?
I want to 3D print one.
Thanks. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...1a9b7dd2ee.jpg

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If you 3D print one, would you be willing to make a second one? I'd pay more than $3.50 for it.
10-26-2019, 07:23 AM
ZHP_Brandon

And if anybody is looking to part ways with there GruppeM intake..... feel free to let me know before making a post, You get a free friend for life when you sell to ME lmao [emoji3061]

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10-26-2019, 07:23 AM
az3579

Quote:

Originally Posted by RUS_ZHP

Question to Gruppe M intake owner's: looks like there is a bracket for providing additional rigidity. It's highlighted in red on the picture.
The idea of this bracket is to use M6 stud from the shock tower or oem intake mounting holes?
Can some who has it send me a picture of it?
I want to 3D print one.
Thanks. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...1a9b7dd2ee.jpg

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I can bring you my bracket when we meet up, if you'd like.

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10-26-2019, 01:38 PM
holyc0w

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Originally Posted by RUS_ZHP

I want to 3D print one.

Can you print the whole intake?
10-27-2019, 04:00 AM
RUS_ZHP

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWCurves

If you 3D print one, would you be willing to make a second one? I'd pay more than $3.50 for it.

For sure. Just cover the shipping. Botond will give me his bracket for measurements.

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Originally Posted by az3579

I can bring you my bracket when we meet up, if you'd like.

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Perfect! I'll measure it and print it.

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Originally Posted by holyc0w

Can you print the whole intake?

I wish I could. It's probably to big for the printer I'll be using.

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10-27-2019, 07:42 AM
BMWCurves

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Originally Posted by RUS_ZHP

For sure. Just cover the shipping. Botond will give me his bracket for measurements.

Yeah, just let me know! Happy to pay cost of production, etc
10-27-2019, 07:55 AM
RUS_ZHP

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Originally Posted by Vas

Saw this on a facebook page. Are the owners members here? Attachment 35854

I just noticed this picture and recognized the cars. Guy with LED tails is the person who bought my sedan. Car next to it, is my old sedan that was purchased for his GF. They are very nice people. I told them about the forum and was pushing them to join. I will do it one more time and will send a screenshot of your post Vas.

They are big e46 fans.

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10-27-2019, 08:30 AM
Vas

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Originally Posted by RUS_ZHP

I just noticed this picture and recognized the cars. Guy with LED tails is the person who bought my sedan. Car next to it, is my old sedan that was purchased for his GF. They are very nice people. I told them about the forum and was pushing them to join. I will do it one more time and will send a screenshot of your post Vas.

They are big e46 fans.

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That's great.

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