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  1. BMW 6 Series - Tech Talk E24,E63,E64,F12,F13
    Hi folks, I've not been on in a very long time.......650i was doing fine until recently It looks like i could have a throttle pedal/body/electronic wiring fault. I read it's most likely to be the plug that goes into the body Has anyone had any dealing with this before? Can only seem to...
  2. BMW Parts for Sale
    Hi, I’m refurb’ing my car. Facelift model. I’m looking for a bonnet and passenger wing minimum. Potentially tailgate too...and random other stuff. I am looking for really nice condition. On my mobile and not sure if alerts are working. Feel free to reply here or text me on 07551171373...
  3. Car Insurance
    I've just bought a E70 X5 35d which has a body wrap on it. I quite like the wrap, but it seems insurers do not. Spoken to a couple of insurers who just straight decline anything to do with vinyl wraps. Apparently it's a big problem at the moment and underwriters are shutting down on it. Even...
  4. BMW Engine Conversions
    Hi , I have an X3 with a engine fault and I have an e39 530d with a good engine and box . My question is will the 530d engine and box go in the X3 , obviously converting it to 2 wheel drive ? And if possible, how easy / difficult to do ? Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk
  5. BMW ECU Tuning and Standalone Tuning
    Hi all Gearbox on my E65 has thrown up some faults which have been traced to a faulty valve body. Apparently it's a known fault in these. I have found a used one with warranty. We have checked with bmw dealership and donor gearbox is compatible with my car. However, I have been told that there...
  6. Diagnostic Hardware and Software Discussion forum
    Hi guys i hope this is the right area to post in. So i have a 2000 e36 318ti which i have recently put a m54b30 into, whilst the rest of the wiring has gone smoothly im stuck with the OBD2 port and getting it FULLY functional. A bit of background on myself; Im not a complete newbie to INPA...
  7. BMW Detailing, Bodywork and Styling forum
    Hi - i was wondering if someone can give me some pointers on a good body repair shop to sort out some rust spots and put a new front valance on my BMW E28 and respray. Also looking for the valance and a bonnet - all the scrap cars ive been to see have been hopeless so don't mind using a non...
  8. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    Can anyone explain the differences between the throttle bodies from the M47 2.0d (2006 pre LCI) and the N47 2.0d. I'm only asking as looking at prices on eBay it seems you can pick up an N47 type for a lot less than the M47. Has anyone used the N47 type on an M47?
  9. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    Hi All, Recently had the throttle body off and noticed s**t loads of coking/carbon build up in the throttle body and where that meets the plenum on the inlet manifold. What is the best way to clean these up to remove the build up? I’ve taken a screen shot off real OEM just to show where I...
  10. BMW Detailing, Bodywork and Styling forum
    Hi folks, Could you recommend where I can get a car body check/expert examinamtion - such type of service when someone takes a look at the car, at every body part, how they are attached, every joint; places which are usually repared. And after that person tells which parts have been...
  11. BMW Detailing, Bodywork and Styling forum
    I bought them for my e63 but decided to leave my car as it is and now just taking space in my garage ,I have also bought 40mm wheel spacers with TUF from Germany specially for that kit .I'm looking for £500 witch is half of the price I paid ...
  12. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    Hi guys I bought a new throttle body, as was showing as error all the time but not so much now? Anyway picked up from post office, but when I tilt it I can hear something moving inside the sealed actuator Is this normal or is it broken? Thanks
  13. BMW Detailing, Bodywork and Styling forum
    Hi all I picked up a BMW 3 series from an approved used dealer the other week but unfortunately viewed the car after it had rained (I know bad thing to do) and have now noticed a scratch to the back door that has been poorly touched up and also more importantly the door appears to have had a...
  14. BMW Tuning Forum
    Hello, just a simple question from where to buy Throttle body? As there are many diffrenet brands, Pierborg , and what does OE quality meen? Can somebody advise from where to buy it please? Thank you in advance!
  15. General BMW Discussions
    Dear All, I have been having great difficulty using halfords products for my car paint work, I was working on the wheel arch which had gone rusty, I smoothed it down with a electric sander, did many layers of primer after using kurust on the original surface. I then had a pretty decent finish...
  16. BMW Detailing, Bodywork and Styling forum
    Any personal recommendations for body shops. I’m SW of Swindon, but will travel reasonable distance
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