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  1. now your talking, best one I ever had was a 1983 TI Green Cloverleaf which I acquired in 1988 with 46k on the clock, that went to the south of France twice and Yorkshire several times as well as numerous trips to the coast, the previous owner had Koni shocks fitted and it went round corners like it was on rails the fortunate thing about this era was the numbers in my local scrap yard from whence I acquired a set of nearly new set of Dellorto 40IDFS and a Scorpion exhaust manifold, quick trip down the local rolling road and I had won an extra 15hp it flew, spark plugs about £12 a set for the proper Lodge item and the proper Selenium oil and filter about £20, inboard discs which if set up properly would stop on a sixpence no power steering and as much feedback as you could ever want through the steering wheel, we were on holiday in Cornwall when the rear pads started squeaking because they were low, no problem, drove to the nearest car spares place and bought a new fitting kit with pads for £40 and changed the lot in forty mins outside the holiday let, simple engineering and easy to fix, no electronic callipers, no diagnostic port, Bosch electronic ignition which I only changed the spark plug leads a couple of times with the distributor cap, no ESP that was down to me to keep it on the tarmac, it finally succumbed to the metal maggot, so I bought a Sprint Coverleaf which did not handle as well, if they bought this out again minus the rot I would buy one today.
  2. Your toad car is mine. To spend time with our grandkids, we begin RV camping.
  3. While Mercedes has eliminated the start button in favour of an automatic second gear that kicks in at higher speeds, all you have to do to get going is flick the stalk while pressing down on the brake pedal. The paddles are still used to set the regen, but once a level is set, it remains even after the car is turned off.
  4. The door handle of my Evoque has begun to feel rigid recently, particularly in colder temperatures. It continues to function, yet the fluidity has undoubtedly diminished.
  5. The red and green indicators are almost in line, but they are never perfectly aligned; more recently, the vehicle has been leaning to the right while the left side is somewhat lowered. There is a slight tilt to the left side. As an alternative, it can be the other way around or have the back overly elevated. The highway icon is missing from the dial; I thought I had it. It does seem to be on the diagnosis tablet, which is confusing me.
  6. To begin with, I apologise for the delay in responding. It is a 2007 model, and it does feature the highway emblem, if that is the dynamic mode you are referring to.
  7. Excuse me, Since we disassembled the automobile, I've been dealing with this issue. Prior to it, the vehicle drove flawlessly straight and true, without any balancing problems whatsoever. The U0155-87 error code was the most prominent of many issues that surfaced following the split. Once we were able to rebalance the car, the inaccuracy went away, but it's still not entirely level. The right side of the back of the vehicle is elevated above the remainder of the vehicle, and the back of the vehicle appears lifted in comparison to the front. There is a constant whistling sound when I'm travelling at high speeds. The ride is fairly harsh, and the back end is incredibly springy. From time to time, I'll notice that the automobile is sitting with one side entirely raised and the other side totally dropped. My previous attempts: Depleting the air reservoir. Compressor replacement. Struggling to adjust the level (very difficult right now) I would be eternally grateful for any insight you can provide as to the nature of the issue, its probable origins, or your own personal experience with a comparable situation. Fixing this has been an absolute nightmare. Much obliged.
  8. By 2012, the majority had the latest version of the N47, therefore it seems that the E82 never got it. It is evident that BMW did not update the previous 1 Series with the release of the F2X. Then, that safety belt ought to work.
  9. A 2012 harness might not work because your vehicle's manifold, throttle valve, and perhaps DPF sensor configuration is changed from that year. Instead of being located beside the alternator, yours, if my memory serves me well, has the manifold with the throttle body close to the oil filter.
  10. Plus, to be really honest with MB, even though BWM claims their automatic gearbox is "sealed for life," ZF suggests changing the oil and filter at approximately 60,000 miles. Actually, maybe with a hint of cynicism, BMW is more than happy to sell you the refresh kit to accomplish the task they claim isn't necessary 🙄.
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  12. The pricing ranged substantially, I noticed that. Purchased ten for £6.39, but witnessed a man attempting to sell four for £16.00!
  13. Great. Will place an eBay purchase for a set.
  14. Sportage 2017 Kia It appears that a pothole has severely struck the rear nearside mudflap, ripping off what appear to be two screws in comparison to the offside mudflap. Can someone tell me where I can get the screws I need, or will Kia simply charge exorbitant prices?
  15. I concur; high mileage is subjective and may encompass anything up to 250,000 miles, I presume. The service history is crucial; after you identify a desired vehicle, obtain the VIN and contact BMW support. They will provide you with the servicing details via email, allowing you to verify if it corresponds with the iDrive records. Indeed, servicing nine times out of ten is crucial; nevertheless, the issue lies in BMW's imprudent extended mileage oil intervals, which may be acceptable for the initial years but are suboptimal. Consequently, even with 100,000 miles on the odometer, individuals erroneously believe that changing the oil every 13,000 to 18,000 miles is adequate. If an individual has performed the servicing themselves, there may be concerns regarding their use of appropriate oil or opting for inferior products from discount retailers, necessitating the examination of invoices.
  16. Both vehicles are commendable. The 420d is the more economical option for operational expenses, while the 430d offers somewhat enhanced performance; nonetheless, it is not significantly powerful. Locating a 420d that has been customised by an owner or searching online for a 420d Individual will provide you with the desired vehicle and greater reassurance compared to the troubles seen by the 30d at elevated mileage.
  17. The gearbox frequently enters a protective mode, as you said, when an engine failure occurs. Best of luck with the resolution. 👍
  18. Precisely accurate, I would assert. Thoroughly clean the stick, and the portion over the maximum mark will be revealed as just residual oil that was not removed prior to inspection.
  19. I can get over 50 if I reset it once and maintain a consistent pace; however, this does not reflect real-world conditions, which include cold starts and stop-and-go driving, resulting in a more realistic value around the mid-thirties.
  20. MBZ Autos in Canterbury is well regarded, depending on your location.
  21. Greetings, When replacing the ignition leads, note that there are only two, and remember to also replace the plug covers located under each coil.
  22. It arrived preloaded. Is comfort access equivalent to the driving modes? Comfort, efficiency, performance? Or an alternative?
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