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Old 12 June 2016, 01:18 PM
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sounds like a solenoid not working
Old 13 June 2016, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Guesty
How have you tested yours i think mine could be faulty do you have any symptoms of a faulty maf
Mine turned out to be dirty, I just removed it and gave it a quick spray with Maplin Electrical Cleaner. I could see the elements were dirty and afterwards they were white(ish). Runs like a different car now, give it a shot before buying a new MAF.

It was hesitating off boost and bogging down. All gone now
Old 20 June 2016, 09:43 PM
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Problem fixed, door opened with the key it just didn't make an "electrical" noise much to my embarrassment when the neighbour opened the door.


Thanks for all the replies.
Old 20 June 2016, 09:49 PM
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well the battery was flat
Old 21 June 2016, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by nscol
Problem fixed, door opened with the key it just didn't make an "electrical" noise much to my embarrassment when the neighbour opened the door.


You've made us all laugh with that one.

So you turned the key but didn't actually try to open the door?
Old 21 June 2016, 12:55 PM
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Experiment with silent coat under bonnet


Old 21 June 2016, 01:01 PM
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Experiment with heat reflective tape on cold pipe


Old 21 June 2016, 01:37 PM
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Since the scoop is not doing anything on my car, should I remove that black plastic bit?
Old 21 June 2016, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by matt-c


You've made us all laugh with that one.

So you turned the key but didn't actually try to open the door?
I wish i had a complicated and technical answer but in a nutshell yes.
Old 21 June 2016, 11:29 PM
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^^ that is funny.
stress over though
Old 22 June 2016, 06:25 PM
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So i took the under scoop off the bonnet, quite fancied not putting it back, but wasn't sure if to much water might get in, so just went with more silent coat and put the scoop back after.

Again can't stress enough how good this stuff is, noticeable difference each time i put some on the car. This is the lighter 2mm product, bonnet still lifts fine.


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Old 22 June 2016, 07:46 PM
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Anyone looking for a clear rear cluster to replace there nasty rear fog. I have two in stock for immediate dispatch, Getting harder to get hold of at the moment. I've waited quite a while for these two £71 posted with the dreaded vat
Old 22 June 2016, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by rob84
Anyone looking for a clear rear cluster to replace there nasty rear fog. I have two in stock for immediate dispatch, Getting harder to get hold of at the moment. I've waited quite a while for these two £71 posted with the dreaded vat

I'll take one please
Pm me payment details

Cheers
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Old 22 June 2016, 10:01 PM
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Trial fitted my strut brace, will be painting the ends . . . . .probably.

Old 22 June 2016, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by rob84
Anyone looking for a clear rear cluster to replace there nasty rear fog. I have two in stock for immediate dispatch, Getting harder to get hold of at the moment. I've waited quite a while for these two £71 posted with the dreaded vat
I'll have the other. Please PM me the details.
Old 22 June 2016, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Phil9289
I'll take one please
Pm me payment details

Cheers
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Originally Posted by 8ulldog
I'll have the other. Please PM me the details.
PM's sent Cheers guys
Old 23 June 2016, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by CharlySkunkWeed
Trial fitted my strut brace, will be painting the ends . . . . .probably.

Has anyone else fitted one of this "ebay" type strut braces ? My cross bar sits on top of the bodywork , and is actually forced tight down on it to allow me to attach the bar to the ends. Does that sound ok ? Seems wrong to me but want to know before leaving feedback.
Old 23 June 2016, 04:40 PM
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Just ordered the clear cluster from Rob, what bulbs are you guys using?

Also need to sort the breaks as after another set of performance discs and pads they are still not how I want them. Any suggestions?

Regards,

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Old 23 June 2016, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 8ulldog
Just ordered the clear cluster from Rob, what bulbs are you guys using?

Also need to sort the breaks as after another set of performance discs and pads they are still not how I want them. Any suggestions?

Regards,

8ulldog
Are you getting the tint overlays for the lights from Salsa-king? If so he can supply a bulb
Old 23 June 2016, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by CharlySkunkWeed
Are you getting the tint overlays for the lights from Salsa-king? If so he can supply a bulb
No. Tried that twice already and don't have the skill / patience to pull it off. I coloured my existing units with fine detail masking tape and E-Tech tint.
Old 23 June 2016, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by CharlySkunkWeed
Has anyone else fitted one of this "ebay" type strut braces ? My cross bar sits on top of the bodywork , and is actually forced tight down on it to allow me to attach the bar to the ends. Does that sound ok ? Seems wrong to me but want to know before leaving feedback.
I didn't get mine from eBay though I believe they are sold on there. I use an M2 strut bar which are highly thought of by the BMW forums, looks very similar to yours.

It does not rub on any of the trim or bodywork though gets close to it. Here are a few pics of mine.




Old 23 June 2016, 07:22 PM
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Yours looks like it has an extra bend in it , which probably takes it above the bit where mine hits.
Old 23 June 2016, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 8ulldog
Just ordered the clear cluster from Rob, what bulbs are you guys using?

Also need to sort the breaks as after another set of performance discs and pads they are still not how I want them. Any suggestions?

Regards,

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Thankyou for your custom
Old 24 June 2016, 05:28 PM
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Thanks rob

Fog light arrived today, not to the missus pleasure but so glad I got it already.

Thanks again
Phil
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Originally Posted by Phil9289
Thanks rob

Fog light arrived today, not to the missus pleasure but so glad I got it already.

Thanks again
Phil
No Worries, Thanks for your custom
Old 24 June 2016, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 8ulldog
I didn't get mine from eBay though I believe they are sold on there. I use an M2 strut bar which are highly thought of by the BMW forums, looks very similar to yours.

It does not rub on any of the trim or bodywork though gets close to it. Here are a few pics of mine.




put it back on ebay and buy one that you know fits and works as it should

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Old 24 June 2016, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by salsa-king
put it back on ebay and buy one that you know fits and works as it should

Thanks, though mine fits and works perfectly!
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Old 24 June 2016, 10:11 PM
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Coolant hoses turned up today
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Originally Posted by salsa-king
put it back on ebay and buy one that you know fits and works as it should

Lol , mine was 50 quid , and I'm betting yours wasn't !

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