Installed mine in 2017 and no problems so far. I did both that and the water pump pulleyQuote:
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Installed mine in 2017 and no problems so far. I did both that and the water pump pulleyQuote:
Originally Posted by 704sw
Awesome thanks, I know üro stuff is typically frowned upon so I was hesitant.Quote:
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That's good to know, t.er.Quote:
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Avoid the Uro trunk struts. I tried them and I thought they were going to rip the trunk off the hinge; opened far too forcefully. Only took one opening for me to toss them in the trash and order Stabilus.
That’s good to know also, because I’m going to need hood struts pretty soon. I’ll just assume they’d be the same as the trunk experience you had.Quote:
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Replaced the trunk struts on the 2003 530i with a pair of Stabilus from FCP Euro - the originals only lasted 20 years, so with their lifetime replacement warranty I should be good!Quote:
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It’s reassuring to hear multiple positive firsthand experiences with Stabilus. If the only good option had been $72/ea. for OE hood struts I’d just drive around with a 4’ wooden dowel in the trunk.Quote:
Originally Posted by John in VA
Yeah I was weary too but I figured they couldn't mess up a small hunk of formed metal! :rofl
Fixed that for you!Quote:
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Does anyone have any good recommendations on brands for an outdoor/all weather car cover? I have moved to NYC and am storing my car at my folks' place likely for at least a year before I can figure out a better (and cost effective) storage solution
Is there a creative way of retrieving something from the bottom of the DME/brake booster compartment abyss? I dropped one of the DME cover torx screws and can’t locate it even with the plastic heat shield thing removed.
Or do i just consider it a sacrifice to the Bimmer gods and get a replacement next time I’m in the junkyard?
I usually just poke around one of those extending magnets till it picks it up.Quote:
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Bendy magnet:
https://www.grainger.com/product/MAG...endable-35T090
I’ll keep trying, my cheapo harbor freight magnet’s swivel head has gotten really loose and folds over with a gentle breeze making it pretty useless.Quote:
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Now we’re talking, that looks awesome.Quote:
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Did the ZHP sedan ever come with painted door and bumper molding? I really want to swap out the textured plastic for painted.
No, I don't think so.Quote:
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Like Fredo said, but I've seen painted trim on a sedan & it looked great.Quote:
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The moldings are completely different and I don’t believe they are interchangeable.Quote:
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I had mine painted by paint shop when I had front bumpers repainted due to road rash. Front, Side & Rear moldings. Although it was cheaper (labor) to provide new moldings than having old molding since I tried to do my own painting and they started to peel. They do a complete prep prior to painting. Moldings are affordable with inner retainer clips. They look fantastic.Quote:
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So the moldings that come on a ZHP are different than a regular sedan?
I’ll have to look on google images and see
Jacob, sedans never got the painted trim moldings that coupes and vents got. You have to prep and paint them to match if you want to have painted on moldings on sedan.Quote:
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Good to know, thanks to all that responded
Anyone here ever used RTV on transmission pan gasket?
I’m still leaking after a 2nd gasket change, despite diligently cleaning the mating surfaces and torquing properly.
Prepared for the possibility that it’s a warped pan (not sure how that would’ve happened though).
I bought new parts and want this to be the last time I change it…
What battery do people like? I’m using the Oreillys battery and have had my second failure in 2.5 years. Battery is at 12.0-12.2 after sitting for about 16 hours.
Interstate AGM H7 or H8 from Costco.Quote:
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You sure you don't have a small drain somewhere?Quote:
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My OEM battery is from 2014 and is still strong. I am not going to pre-emptively replace it, I have AAA if things go wrong :rofl
I'm using the Antigravity ATX-30. Been very happy with it.Quote:
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I'm running the Interstate H5 AGM battery. It's the Mini Cooper size, since that was what they used in the CSL.
Thanks guys. I’m going with the interstate from Costco :) never been this excited about a damn car battery
is AGM the battery tech that is not good if the car sits for a long time? My car can go weeks without me driving it.Quote:
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Don't think so. AGM has a low discharge rate. My car would last ~3 weeks between starts. I think it could go longer if I had a normal sized battery tbh. My car is on a tender nowadays since I just drive the Tesla everywhere.Quote:
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Antigrav gang WHATUPQuote:
Originally Posted by Galapolis
My car has been sitting since you left the country, so the battery is def dead. Can't wait to just push the restart button and drive lol
Do AGM batteries need venting?Quote:
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Have you had any issues with running H5 size?Quote:
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Yes.Quote:
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John, can you share a picture of how the interstate AGM battery needs to be vented? I went to Costco yesterday to purchase one but the guy at the store wasn’t sure and I saw multiple ports which looked like they could be vent ports.Quote:
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There are typically a pair of plugs at opposite ends at the edge of the top of the battery. In our trunk you'd use the one closest to the positive terminal. Here's an example: https://hhstuning.com/products/interstate-mtx-94r-h7Quote:
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Thanks John, that helps!Quote:
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So for the vent hole on the negative side, do you leave it as is or plug it?
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Plug the vent hole you're not using.Quote:
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Anyone have any insight, a DIY or just general advice on replacing the rear fixed glass seal on a sedan. It’s completely dry rotted and falling apart.
I see it done on coupes but no info on sedans.
Attached photo below. You can see the cracked rubber surrounding the window is like 98% missing. Attachment 40046
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Do any of you have these drain plugs for their oil pan?
https://www.reddit.com/r/Justrolledi...e_in_the_wild/