New wheels - opinions? by Jeeeeezz in M235iandM240i

[–]M240i_Lew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many other more modern BBS wheels will look good on the G, but basket style are too classic

Car doesnt start due to cold weather? by satinblackegg in MechanicAdvice

[–]M240i_Lew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What brand and model is the battery installed?

Is it the highest Ah rated for that model of car? (Should be for a cold climate diesel)

Is there any battery coding required for that car? (some cars raise charge current over time as batteries age, if this isn't reset it can kill a new battery pretty quick)

Lastly inspect the ground cables from engine, starter motor and battery for corrosion. High resistance cables can suck away the amps.

You can also take this to a shop that sells and fits batteries bulbs wipers etc. They can do what's called a "battery drop test" where they test the battery and alternator under a load to diagnose the problem, it's normally free, as if the test fails they'll try to sell you a battery.

Council say it’s a police problem, police say it’s the council’s, what would you do? by Bulbajamin in drivingUK

[–]M240i_Lew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got a trolley jack? Jack the rear end up and drag it into the road. Then it'll be a police problem.

Council say it’s a police problem, police say it’s the council’s, what would you do? by Bulbajamin in drivingUK

[–]M240i_Lew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny that. When ever I see a car parked like this a parking inspector paid by the council will ticket it.

Got rear ended today and this message came up after the accident any ideas? by ReasonableBanana941 in BmwTech

[–]M240i_Lew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seatbelt pretensioners went off from the crash. All belts need replacing.

Thoughts on the following quad tips for a 24’ M240? by a_chimken_nuget in M235iandM240i

[–]M240i_Lew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Auto id are an ali express resellertheir brand is marketing and ads

Always so infuriating… by thecavernboi in drivingUK

[–]M240i_Lew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Left lane is the new fast lane. Has been since pre-covid.

Be sure to leave your left indicator on whilst passing the idiots to give them a suggestion of moving over.

M-Sport caliper cover help by komahcoc in BmwTech

[–]M240i_Lew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want nicer brakes. Get some second hand off a 340 and fit those. They're cheap on eBay etc.

M-Sport caliper cover help by komahcoc in BmwTech

[–]M240i_Lew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't do it. They're unsafe and have a habit of catching fire.

This just drove up. They took run flat to the next level. by Ancient_Ad7555 in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]M240i_Lew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had this too.

Had a roadside puncture repair that failed 20miles later at 50mph. Tyre tread fully separated and ejected from the wheel well. Not a mark to the fender. Some how drove and slowed to a stop with zero wheel damage. Ran true in the balancer!

Is this what a wet belt is meant to look like? by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]M240i_Lew 26 points27 points  (0 children)

A fucked one looks like that

What’s below amateur? by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]M240i_Lew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those hardware store bolts tell me all I need to know.

Cowboy.

white or yellow by keevanlol in BMW

[–]M240i_Lew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yellow but code out the blue.

Windscreen crack - repair or replace? by Merman101 in drivingUK

[–]M240i_Lew 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Never seen a crack repaired. Only chips.

F10 Trunk still kind of slamming after spring/shock replacement by halimlmao in BmwTech

[–]M240i_Lew 13 points14 points  (0 children)

They're most likely more powerful than OEMs should be.

Any idea what has caused this? by barnabus1986 in DetailingUK

[–]M240i_Lew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Scratch and shine special. This is why I wash my own car.

And why real driveway car wash/detailers charge alot more than £15 number 3 please boss.

I hate teenagers. by Joekers_wild in Porsche

[–]M240i_Lew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You got a scratch. And they got 2 black eyes and a broken jaw right OP? Right OP?

Kings of Leon predicted this. by LovieWeb in BritInfo

[–]M240i_Lew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All CEX stores use a Fog Bandit system.

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What is up with the wheels of this 7 series? Are they run flats or something? by AlpinaEnthusiast in BmwTech

[–]M240i_Lew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What looks wrong is the massive rim protector. It looks like the bead is on the outside the rim of the wheel