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Morning Art Welcome to the Forum My brother inlaw runs Continental Extreme on his 540d xDrive Touring I don't think he has ever got close to 50k but that is possibly his driving style 🤣 He has used the Continental Extreme on two cars now he likes them for their consistent grip in varied conditions across Europe

Morning Gary I hope the recovery continues well, when putting it back first make sure you have spare clips, plastic blind rivets and screws. Being held up because a few have been lost or broken is a pain (been there), as far as the work talk to a detailer or mobile mechanic their hourly rates should be more competitive. Having changed an interior for one of our sons I would expect between 10 and 15 hrs labour Good Luck and get well Dave

Hi Alex Welcome to the Forum Turning off the screen never tried it but I am told press and hold the menu button for 10secs then after an additional 20/30secs a beep will confirm screen off, I have to ask why? Again, I have been told about this site but never used them: download.cnet.com/The-BMW-Collection-Screensaver/30 Dave

Morning Tony Welcome to the Forum I know there are Roll Over Protection hoops as I have helped change some on the same model you have for a friend of my brother inlaw, Not sure about the wind deflector though I would take a look at www.realoem.com if you are not aware it is an online parts list for all BMW models. Just put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will call up your model (in the classic section) then go through the sections Hood/Top and Trim sections should have information about what you need. It may be worth looking at early Z4 models as well (search manually) as often around model change mounting points may well be the same. Make sure you measure carefully if looking at this solution before parting with your hard earned. Dave

Hi Steve Mirrors I take it you have power fold mirrors ? Have you tried pressing the lock button on your fob and holding it down, the reverse when unlocking press and hold the unlock button ? Never seen any clear protectors I guess you have tried an Internet search for after market stuff ? Last the load area protector on my wife's Subaru estate we have a boot liner which has a fold out protector, another internet session I think Good luck and Enjoy your Beemer Dave

Morning Glyn Not sure what tyres you are on (Bridgestone or Michelin) so I am surprised you find wet handling a bit off. Or was it the recent rain on greasy roads making busy roundabouts into skid pans. How worn are your OEM set? runflats are known for showing weird behaviour when near end of life. Your current tyres are probably 285x35x21 Front 325x30x21 Rear, so changing to non-runflat won't be cheap plus I am not sure if there is a space saver spare available. My E53 4.6is with 20" wheels has a small compressor and a can of sealant due to tyre sizes. My E70 has the same set up and no spare just the compressor, both cars are in daily use and in 160+k on the 4.6is and many sets of tyres I have suffered 1 slow puncture (nail in the tyre) and 1 incident of tyre damage (pot hole) The E70 is just over 100k and touch wood no issues at all. So punctures with modern tyres seem rare. So I would get the small compressor and sealant BMW sell them if you want to stay OEM or Halfords if you want to save some of your hard earned. Plus word of warning if a space saver was used it only takes around 2mm difference in rolling radius across an axel or front to rear to kill a transfer box or diff which I believe is why BMW stopped supplying them (along with all the money they saved, Wheel Tyre Jack Wheel brace) Dave

Good point Stu so not a stupid question at all, the obvious is often forgotten. Makes you worry if the dealer didn't see it though?? Dave

Morning Magneti Starters there was an issue with them when they were starting to fail they would pull massive amps at cold start killing batteries. Several owners changed batteries when it was the starter at fault a guy with a 5 series not far from me had 2 batteries (one changed under warranty) I put a Clamp Ammeter on the starter cable and measured 940amps at cold start, So as Stu says get the starter checked but check all connections first and check the engine earth straps (seen a few of those) Of course if all those are OK more digging required Dave

Hi Gavin All you can do is go over what you did step by step, make sure each step is confirmed if you can, never done the job but it seems straight forward enough. Maybe do a battery re-set before you start to make sure all is back to a clean start point. Good Luck Dave

Morning Jim In the UK there are several Classic Car specialists that would always be my starting point then the general adds. Have you tried BMW USA they have a classic section here for help with spares they may have the same there and knowledge of ones for sale Good hunting Dave

Morning Kully The out fit they brought the camera kit from was www.carcommunications.co.uk if you haven't already got one Good Luck Enjoy your Beemer Dave

Morning Kuljit Welcome to the Forum Our Daughter and her other half live in Coven and used a mobile fitting service BlackIce Audio I think they were very local to fit a reverse camera in their 3 series touring. The camera Kit they ordered from a Company in Blackburn The fitting service was really good Dave

Hi Steven Nothing wrong with checking the head As long as they are the same model range you should be fine. I take it you have got them to match your original body colour and close as possible in year. Dave

Morning Steven I have changed a few door actuators and not had any issues so you should be OK. If not you will still have the originals a fiddly job not a difficult one Dave

Morning Mohammed Welcome to the Forum You could try a Battery reset, disconnect the Neg first some say touch the Pos and Neg together to discharge any static in the system (never done that myself) Leave it disconnected for at least 15 mins, if you can't reset your Idrive then you will need a diagnostic check to point you in the right direction for a fix Dave

Morning John Welcome to the Forum Could be MAF could be Turbo Actuator could be a leak on the intercooler and pipework To be sure you need a diagnostic scan by someone with a BMW capable system Dave

Morning Len Welcome to the Forum I know what you mean about keeping busy in the garage, what's the old saying "if you don't use it you'll loose it" There is a whole Z section and our worthy leader is a Z3 owner so Enjoy Dave

Morning Donna Welcome to the Forum There are several Classic Auction sites and companies worth checking with them, and if the worse comes to the worst then talk with the BMW Specialist dismantlers at least they know what it is. Good Luck Dave

Morning Steve Welcome to the Forum Just one thing to say really ENJOY Dave

Morning Dave A friend of our son has a 1 series (140k) and last Nov/Dec had slow start problems (lots of cranking) I put the scanner on it (INPA/ISTA) and got no codes at all we checked the loom and he decided to change everything anyway. New controller and 4 glow plugs and back to normal starts first turn?? Still learning about diesels my whole life has been spent with petrol, like Clarkson said "Fuel of the Devil" 🤣 Dave

Hi Dave Welcome to the Forum Beru were(still are) OEM suppliers don't dismiss the glow plugs really soak them in penetrating fluid if they are stiff take care breaking one is a Beeeech of a job sometimes. Also check the loom as it isn't unheard of for these to chafe Bit surprised they have been working with the way the weather has been Good luck with the fix Dave

Hi Stefan ZF USA are located here ZF North America Headquarters 12001 Tech Center Drive Livonia, Michigan 48150 United States of America Phone: +1 734 855 2600 Fax: +1 734 855 2997 ZF Locations ZF in USA & Canada Quarry Motors, Waleswood Road Sheffield South Yorkshire UK Tel: 0044 1142755916 Have you talked to Pelican Parts they are US based? I don't know if you are aware of www.realoem.com a BMW online parts list put the last 7 digits of your Vin into the search box it will bring up your model check the Gearbox Part number double click the part number it will show any alternates. It may be worth checking the early 2003/2004 4.8is in case they were using the same box. Hope this is some help Dave

Morning Stefan Not easy as BMW only registered just over 800 sales in the UK and I know as I keep an eye on "How many left" there are around 200 left on the road. I would try a ZF Agent or specialist they will probably help, the Head Office used to be at Crick just off the M1 You could also try the BMW specialist dismantlers like Quarry Motors they have helped me in the past Dave

Morning Philip I have seen a PCB board from a car imported from Japan that had warped and cracked due to heat. on a cool day everything operating as normal Hot day parked in the sun and no Instruments showing in the cluster, no warning lights speedo rev counter nothing. Apparently it foxed a couple of specialists before it was found. Possibly something similar in your diversity antenna? Dave

Morning Stefan Welcome to the Forum My 4.6is has Dakota Leather in black and I have to say I haven't come across that combination before Maybe an Internet search for Coach trimmers ? They may be the only way to find something that retains the OEM look Have you checked with a Vin de-coder to see what was on the original build sheet just in case someone has swapped out the seats? Dave