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Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 06-14-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 164
Posted By csmeance
do you feel it in your seat or in the whole car? ...

do you feel it in your seat or in the whole car?

It could be a few things:
1. Bent Wheel
2. Out of balance tire/rim
3. Bad ball-joints and/or suspension parts
4. Out of round tire
5. Bad...
Forum: 7 Series - F01 (2009 - current) 06-12-2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 412
Posted By csmeance
FYI the retrofitsource (company who does custom...

FYI the retrofitsource (company who does custom headlights) get's batches of these bulbs in from OSRAM and it's around 180 for the set! You will love these lights, they are a little bit whiter than...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 06-12-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 307
Posted By csmeance
It could also be the nav drive in the trunk of...

It could also be the nav drive in the trunk of the car not sending the audio signal properly.
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 06-09-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 223
Posted By csmeance
Techron and Redline SI-1 Fuel Cleaners are the...

Techron and Redline SI-1 Fuel Cleaners are the best available on the market as they don't use harsh detergents to clean up the injectors and fuel system. They use a chemical called PEA and both have...
Forum: Off-Topic 06-08-2013, 11:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 653
Posted By csmeance
Adderall is monitored by the DEA and other drug...

Adderall is monitored by the DEA and other drug agencies due to it's huge abuse! It's very much so illegal to distribute and prescribe adderall if the person taking them does not have ADHD or a valid...
Forum: The Detail Department 06-08-2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 446
Posted By csmeance
well what type of foam applicator were you using?...

well what type of foam applicator were you using? If it's too soft then any polish/compound won't work well with it! That's why there is a host of different colors/densities of foam for PC's and...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 06-02-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 583
Posted By csmeance
bi xenon lights in the E65/66 are called Adaptive...

bi xenon lights in the E65/66 are called Adaptive lights because they turn with the car in the curves.
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 06-01-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 395
Posted By csmeance
you can get O2 sensor extenders/bungs that pull...

you can get O2 sensor extenders/bungs that pull the sensor away from the exhaust flow slightly to trick the car into thinking they are working. It may make your car use a bit more fuel and you may...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 05-28-2013, 03:34 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,410
Posted By csmeance
I have the same issue on my front tires with them...

I have the same issue on my front tires with them wearing down quickly on the outer edges, but it's been more prevalent as of recent! I'm going to take it in for an alignment and try to see if they...
Forum: The Detail Department 05-27-2013, 09:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 209
Posted By csmeance
This is what I would do if I were you: 1....

This is what I would do if I were you:

1. Give the car a good wash with a good soap (Chemical Guys, Zaino Z-7, Meg's NXT etc) and try to get all the crud off the car.

2. Clay the car using the...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 05-27-2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 696
Posted By csmeance
They probably won't due to all the mayhem the...

They probably won't due to all the mayhem the Turbo's are causing! Long Oil Change Intervals, the same weephole and coolant problems, the same valve stem seals & transmission are in the new F01/F02...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 05-27-2013, 09:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 356
Posted By csmeance
Akebono FTW! It's cheaper to buy the front/rear...

Akebono FTW! It's cheaper to buy the front/rear combo from amazon and just put the rears on when they are needed next!
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 05-27-2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,410
Posted By csmeance
Thanks MWS for posting the DIY on how to lower it...

Thanks MWS for posting the DIY on how to lower it via the computer! :thumbup:
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 05-26-2013, 10:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 159
Posted By csmeance
Yes, but it'd take an electrical engineer a day...

Yes, but it'd take an electrical engineer a day or 2 to design it and then a week to assemble, and test.

Basically take the pulse from the S mode through the wires running through the steering...
Forum: The Detail Department 05-26-2013, 12:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 371
Posted By csmeance
Claying REMOVES anything on the paint that isn't...

Claying REMOVES anything on the paint that isn't paint! So using it now will remove all the zaino that you took so much time to put on!

FYI you should clay a car about 1x year for most cars or use...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 05-26-2013, 12:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 696
Posted By csmeance
These cars have pretty expensive parts, and...

These cars have pretty expensive parts, and unless you have a few grand sitting around just for automotive repairs and another car to drive while working on your car you won't have much fun!

For...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 05-26-2013, 12:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 241
Posted By csmeance
You might have to go to have them reprogram the...

You might have to go to have them reprogram the key if it's not retaining the settings.
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 05-23-2013, 06:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 241
Posted By csmeance
it could be 1 of 2 things: 1. Your battery...

it could be 1 of 2 things:

1. Your battery is getting low and the car is going into a deep sleep and not retaining the memory. Try turning on the car, letting the radio/cdc load and choose a...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 05-22-2013, 03:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 458
Posted By csmeance
They are doing what most car makers do, 7 year...

They are doing what most car makers do, 7 year cycles where the car is the same for the first 4 years with minor improvements (look at the nav upgrades to the 5 series), and then refreshes the car...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 05-22-2013, 02:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,607
Posted By csmeance
are you willing to split them up into a fronts...

are you willing to split them up into a fronts only and rear only kit?
Forum: The Detail Department 05-22-2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 371
Posted By csmeance
Most sealant's can provide the wet and rich look...

Most sealant's can provide the wet and rich look that carnuba waxes give. You can get thousand dollar "sealants" that are made with exotic natural waxes that can last a long time with all the...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 05-22-2013, 02:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 381
Posted By csmeance
Also on a more detailed note about this, BMW's...

Also on a more detailed note about this, BMW's recommendation for a 5W-30 from the factory is for a VERY heavy 5 weight oil with high shear resistance hence the ACEA A3/B3 rating. With that said if...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 05-22-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 458
Posted By csmeance
You have to remember BMW's designs are pretty old...

You have to remember BMW's designs are pretty old right now and are in the midst of changing. The new A8 is competing against a 4 year old F01/02 7-Series, of course it's going to be better!

I...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 05-21-2013, 09:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 267
Posted By csmeance
You can do it, but it's a bit of work. If you...

You can do it, but it's a bit of work. If you have specialty wheels you may need to make or buy a special tool to undo the bolts. Then you have to take the lip off the face without damaging the face...
Forum: The Detail Department 05-21-2013, 09:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 157
Posted By csmeance
Duragloss has some good products that work pretty...

Duragloss has some good products that work pretty well. They are kind of middle of the road if I had to describe it. It's not a WOW product like the Ceramic Opti-Seal coats and the like. You'll...
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