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Forum: 6 Series Today, 11:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 90
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Hi! As with all maintenance costs you will have...

Hi! As with all maintenance costs you will have to make some decisions, especially if you intend to keep the car! So if keeping the car long term just follow the advice, if your not then go with the...
Forum: 6 Series Today, 08:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 90
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If the mechatronics sleeve is leaking the...

If the mechatronics sleeve is leaking the transmission pan has to be removed to replace it. These pans are prone to cracking as they are made of plastic, so you should consider replacing the pan as...
Forum: 6 Series 06-17-2013, 07:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 217
Posted By 645/333
Do an Idrive reset just incase!!!!

Do an Idrive reset just incase!!!!
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 06-17-2013, 02:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 203
Posted By 645/333
+1 on using your current trim and having it...

+1 on using your current trim and having it professionally updated, that way everything fits !!!!
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 06-17-2013, 01:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 300
Posted By 645/333
here is the doc/pdf

here is the doc/pdf
Forum: 6 Series 06-15-2013, 07:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 181
Posted By 645/333
Stick a can of BG BK44 in the fuel tank before...

Stick a can of BG BK44 in the fuel tank before you chase looking for any other issues !!! Keep it simple at first !!!!!
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 06-13-2013, 04:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 300
Posted By 645/333
There is an excellent document on here about the...

There is an excellent document on here about the E89 written by BMW, think it comes as a PDF. It describes in detail the braking system especially the electronic parking brake. When changing the pads...
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 06-13-2013, 07:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 300
Posted By 645/333
I think you maybe in for a relative shock with...

I think you maybe in for a relative shock with what you can do in replacing the rear pads. They are special as BMW Z4 has electronic parking brake and you need a software tool to release the motor...
Forum: 6 Series 06-12-2013, 12:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 740
Posted By 645/333
Really enjoyed the video!!! well found!!! What...

Really enjoyed the video!!! well found!!!
What amazes me is that the 6 series was slated from a looks perspective and yet it has become THE standard that many new cars on the roads today copy!!!!...
Forum: 6 Series 06-12-2013, 12:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 159
Posted By 645/333
Personally I would replace the insulation, I...

Personally I would replace the insulation, I think it serves a number of uses from sound, heat and keeping crap from the underside of the hood.
Better the sound from the exhaust and a quieter engine...
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 06-09-2013, 04:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 867
Posted By 645/333
As a matter of choice I would not paint the...

As a matter of choice I would not paint the retaining springs as these will be changed at the next pad service. Plus if you coat them with say acf50 they don't corrode !!!!!!
What causes the...
Forum: 6 Series 06-09-2013, 04:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 469
Posted By 645/333
the 6 series does NOT have a water temperature...

the 6 series does NOT have a water temperature gauge, it is an oil temperature gauge hence the length of time to get to normal operating temperature.........
Forum: 6 Series 06-03-2013, 02:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 643
Posted By 645/333
As mentioned in previous posts, BMW are one of...

As mentioned in previous posts, BMW are one of the very few manufacturers that pre-balance their brake rotors for their various models. this is one reason they are quite expensive.
As Yorgi...
Forum: 6 Series 05-24-2013, 11:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 136
Posted By 645/333
Hi wrong forum, this is the E63/64 model

Hi wrong forum, this is the E63/64 model
Forum: 6 Series 05-24-2013, 11:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 215
Posted By 645/333
The 630 with the straight 6 engine is quite easy...

The 630 with the straight 6 engine is quite easy to change the water pump, have a look a the TIS you will see that it is not onerous to replace. As for the part itself, buying OEM will always be...
Forum: 6 Series 05-24-2013, 11:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 291
Posted By 645/333
BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe

There is a cracking new great dame on the block???? Has anyone yet seen the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe. What a beauty!!!!!!!!!
Clearly based on the 6 Series and is a target for Rolls Royce and...
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 05-10-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 372
Posted By 645/333
A quick way is to see the size of the winter...

A quick way is to see the size of the winter wheel package for the 35i, As these generally non-staggered and smaller. Also the tyre pressure label on the car, highlights the standard wheel sizes to...
Forum: 6 Series 05-10-2013, 10:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 179
Posted By 645/333
Hello! That is an excellent road to drive on!...

Hello! That is an excellent road to drive on! Lovely scenery as well ! The road is also used by the Top Gear TV programme for testing the top end marques. Hate to say this but the Police love that...
Forum: 6 Series 05-06-2013, 09:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 295
Posted By 645/333
You will lose a few things like time and some...

You will lose a few things like time and some other items held within the IDrive, all can be reset details in the manual, you may also have to do a dynamic drive reset all depends. I would suggest...
Forum: 6 Series 05-04-2013, 02:12 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,482
Posted By 645/333
Another excellent choice in car and quite rare, I...

Another excellent choice in car and quite rare, I have seen a few in the UK, but the drivers seem to be the type that do not know how far the accelerator can be depressed:cry:
I very much like the...
Forum: 6 Series 04-28-2013, 11:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 260
Posted By 645/333
Hi ! should have thought +1 on the clay bar, plus...

Hi ! should have thought +1 on the clay bar, plus good you had the bumpers resprayed, when mine had done 80k they looked like a case of bad acne!!! Was going to get them done as it really brings the...
Forum: 6 Series 04-28-2013, 01:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 260
Posted By 645/333
Normally they remove the bumpers from the car...

Normally they remove the bumpers from the car prior to painting, as it is only 20 mins if that to remove. If they did them in situ then they would have masked them off??? Having said this if they are...
Forum: 6 Series 04-28-2013, 01:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 666
Posted By 645/333
Outside of painting that pulley bolt it is...

Outside of painting that pulley bolt it is impossible to stop it rusting, even using acf50 and the like will have no effect!!!! It is the same for most unprotected bolts on the car!!!!!
Forum: E89 Z4 (2009 - current) 04-23-2013, 02:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 409
Posted By 645/333
funnily in the UK it is illegal for a garage to...

funnily in the UK it is illegal for a garage to mix runflats with non-runflats when putting new tyres on a car, so your point is well made!!!!
Forum: 6 Series 04-23-2013, 01:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 209
Posted By 645/333
+1 on the other forum, BUT sell it !!! you have...

+1 on the other forum, BUT sell it !!! you have got to be crazy they are a real collectors car and one of the best BMW's ever made its iconic!!!!!!!
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