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Mine got really bad in the last week or two and I finally had to do something about it today. When liner and wheel removed and in with the hairdryer. I have left the top cap off for now to see if the last few drops of water will evaporate that way. I did also take the opportunity to upgrade main beams to osram led whilst I was in there. Look brilliant.
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13 hours ago, marko530d said:Really 160k well might go for it .
What was cost if you dont mind me asking
Not at all. It was about 390 plus vat I think from memory. Had brakes and service done at same time so big bill but smoother since.
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21 hours ago, marko530d said:Was that your 1st gearbox service at what mileage thanks
I have left a deposit for the 525d
Pick it up next week.
At £6300 for a f10 seems a bargain to me alot of decent options too
Yes first one. Done at about 160k. Big difference after.
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1 hour ago, The Situation said:
Im considering itWhy? Surely no consideration here. It needs to go back.
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9 hours ago, marko530d said:Any big items replaced how dose engine/gearbox feel.
Is the 525d exact same engine with a detune or different injectors etc
I had to replace snapped active anti roll bar at cost of 2.4k but that was bad luck with a pot hole. Changed all discs and pads last year and had gear box serviced. Sweet and smooth now. Also had remap upto 310bhp last year. Car is as sweet as anything really and my regular stop start commute in traffic and a road sees 37 mpg average. Over 50mpg easily on a long run. Best car I've ever owned by a long stretch and very quick when I'm in the mood.
Same engine i think with a detune for 525d but sure someone else will confirm.
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Superb. Thanks very much.
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Still on the car at the moment but that's spot on thank you. Am I correct in thinking the bumper has to come off to remove headlights?
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Hi mate. I too have this problem but quite a lot worse than yours I think. Can you tell me more about where you have drilled the holes you mention?
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11 hours ago, beady_uk said:After trying 3 kits which all failed to stay lit & gave errors, I fitted this kit as the place is local (ish).
Worked perfectly straight away. No errors. Then went and had the headlights checked by an MOT garage. Beam pattern, levels, cut off all perfect. And it has just passed its MOT last week with them fitted too
Did you fit the kit yourself?
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How's the sound quality? I fitted a similar unit to this into a mondeo a few years ago. The functionality was great but the sound was noticeably worse than the sony unit previously fitted.
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Nice. I've just had my 530d mapped to 310bhp and this is a riot so the 535 must be another level.
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Well lads, claim is in against the council so we'll see what happens there. I have photos to show the damage and photos of the pothole so fingers crossed. Car is now fixed also with new droplinks, anti roll bar and bushes. It is transformed so think the old ones must have been worn anyway. Not a surprise given the mileage really. Also now feels like much bigger difference in sport and sport + modes. Good be a placebo but car feels like it's on rails!
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1 hour ago, 535i Andrew said:You are right parts need to be the right numbers.
As an alternative to claiming from your insurance company, you could claim the relevant local authority who are responsible for the road or highway maintenance for the cost of repair.
I made one of my E60 alloys into a square after a pothole and got back over 90% of my costs after I complained, photographed the offending pothole and filled out lots of forms and wrote letters to the local council.
Yes. Exactly what I am intending to do with Durham County Council. Fingers crossed. Thanks for all help.
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1 hour ago, Matthew Ashton said:Can’t you claim against insurance? You hit a pothole so in effect had an accident. Even with an excess and a slight uplift due to reduced NCD you’ll probably be quids in.
Not sure Matthew to be honest but I need the car back ASAP and not happy driving it any real distance as it is. I have however put in a complaint with Durham County Council so we will see what happens.
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1 hour ago, 535i Andrew said:I thought you got the adjustable shocks and the active roll bar all within the same package? My mistake.
My ebay link was for a UK part....or has it sold since I posted it.
Hi Andrew. It was a different part number sadly and the parts guys at two BMW places I spoke to said the part numbers needed to match. To be honest, as much as the cost makes me feel a bit sick, it's probably best to fit a new one anyway as I know the history of the part then.
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1 hour ago, Cadwell Parker said:Call me a pedant but I think Pedro is talking about dynamic drive. VDC is just adjustable shocks like I have on my car whereas dynamic drive gives you adjustable roll bars as well and takes things to a whole new level. I'm quite envious.
You won't be envious at the moment! Can't source part anywhere second hand as all used ones are for LHD and the motor is on the wrong side. Having to pay the 2k. Not a happy chappy but needs must.
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Thanks guys. No thats a trusted indie. Majority of price is the part. Think I have sourced a used one for 300 quid plus delivery so will go for that if its the right one. Just waiting for the spares place to match the part numbers. Grrr....
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Right gents. Cost is eye watering as the car has dynamic suspension. For a new part and labour, I jave been quoted 2200 quid + VAT. I am now busy browsing ebay and breakers websites for a used part. Bloody cars!
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Cheers Andrew. Good to be here. Read a few of your posts with interest. Will do the drain clean out when I get a chance! 167k so high but still very sweet. Just been remapped actually hence the spirited drive!
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Thanks Andrew. Will see what the garage comes back with and update!
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Thanks lads. Strange really. Some spirited driving the other day, hit a very minor pothole and clunk! Going into the garage tomorrow so we will see how much they come back with!
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Condensation inside headlight
in F07/F10/F11 2010-2017
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Couldn't agree more. Ridiculous really.