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Worth checking out these boys: AK Garage http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/directory/1066/57810.php . They did some body work for me - a class A job at very reasonable rates.

I have noticed on and off that when driving, if I pull off the accelerator, the car seems to slow for a second (as expected) then suddenly speeds up. It feels as if maybe one of the brake discs suddenly lets go at the back (as if it was dragging against it for a bit). I am not on the brakes and the ...

Will definitely give it a try. Add on a waterproof spray and it sounds like it could do the trick. thanks.

Some bugger put out his cigarette on my soft top the other day. Left a burn hole in the outer layer. Anyone know of a quick fix for this? Its about 1cm long by 3mm wide.

Can anyone recommend a good bmw specialist in south east (or east) london?

Anyone have any good recommendations for an oil service in south east london?

it could also be my shifting technique - i tend to force lever to the left. Ive stopped doing that but it still feels a bit stiff. Did they mention changing gearbox oil?

I get the feeling recently that it is getting slightly tougher to get into first and second gear...anyone had the same issue?

Thanks AL.

Hi AL, how did you check the springs...i want to do the same on my car but not sure how...

Is there any way to check that the suspension is working fine? - or at least a spring hasnt broken? I cant see the springs on mine but recently i feel the car is a bit too bumpy.....maybe im being a**l but any tips would be appreciated.

Is there any way to check that the suspension is working fine? - or at least a spring hasnt broken? I cant see the springs on mine but recently i feel the car is a bit too bumpy.....maybe im being a**l but any tips would be appreciated.

The Dynamic Stability Control DSC indicator lamp and yellow brake warning lamp for Dynamic Brake Control DBC light up continuously: Dynamic Stability Control DSC, Dynamic Traction Control DTC and Dynamic Brake Control DBC are malfunctioning. Have the system repaired at your BMW center. ...thats from...

Oh no. Do you know if it is easy to repaint another colour panel (eg buy it on ebay) or am i better of doing it right at a bmw dealer?

Talking to a couple of garages in London - AK Garage, Stephen James. Anyone had any experience with them? Ive attached a pic of the dent...think it can be beaten out rather than replace the entire panel?

Some **** bumped into the side of my car. bumper dented, small dent in rear side panel, broken light cases. Anyone recommend a shop in london that could fix it?

After a 'long' trip to Bicester, the engine light came on again. Last time around, this also happened after a long journey. Fault code last time said fuel was burning lean. Car is running ok so im not too worried. Other posts (eg on bimmerfest) say that it could be a faulty/dirty o2 sensor, maf sens...

pdwarren wrote:Was it this one:

http://maps.google.co.uk/?ie=UTF8&ll=51 ... 3&t=k&z=19 on the long straight bit between 1a and 2?

Pretty sure it's left over from a Gatso during roadworks.

Paul

No - saw them coming into london

There was no flash so it sounds like nothing to worry about. Anyone seen this site http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/ ? Seems like they have the latest camera updates which can be downloaded to your satnav for free? Ill be using this more often...[/url]

Driving down the M40 on saturday at a standard 80MPH and suddenly saw the lines across the road (anyone know what these are called?). Took me a sec to remember the limit is 70 and braked but i think it was too late. didnt see a flash but now its a waiting game. Thing is - doesnt everyone do 80 on th...

Not sure what the later models have over the older ones but I have an 03 2.5i. Great car - would have liked the bigger engine but insurance would have been a killer. If that wasnt an issue, I would have preferred the 3.0.

Hi All, In my eagerness to squeeze through a tight spot, i ended up knocking my side view mirror against another car. Its got a couple of brownish scuff marks. Any idea how to clean these? they are more like damaged paint than dirt marks....

Yup - looks like the boot will be full of roof with the top down. Not that the z4 has much boot (or that I ever use it). Beautiful curves though...
Anyone know when it will be released?

I tried scratchX on some minor/thin scratches - it didnt do much. Maybe i used it wrong - just apply and massage into paint right?

Should I bother? Anyone have their alloys stolen recently?

Results back. Diagnostics say the engine was running lean but sensors working ok. Mechanic has reset light - says it could be due to a bad batch of fuel as the problem isnt showing up now. Ill drive it around for another week or so and see if it comes back on. So thats that.

If the garage recommends that the coils be replaced, any advice on what to watch out for? Are coils standard across cars or do they need to meet some spec?

Just dropped it off to the garage. Dude there tells me that very common with Z3s and Z4s, the warning light means a problem with the ignition coils. Lets see what the diagnostics come back with.

Thanks for the suggestion. I double checked it - it seems to be tightly in place....light is still on. Guess its down to the local texaco for a dose of high octane. lets see if that helps

The yellow engine light recently came on (on my z4 roadster). Dont know how many other people have had this... After doing some research, it sounds like the problem is most likely from cheap fuel (I had filled up at a dodgy-looking station just before it flicked on). My options now are 1) Empty the ...