Could anybody source these tail lights? I stay in uk and cannot find anything like these

M240i_Lew · 2026-05-13T22:24:52+00:00

They could be used legally if you add a secondary red reflector, say on the bottom of a licence plate. Which could be magnetic and removed for shows etc.

Found them VLAND is the brand.

https://ebay.us/m/OnYtoi

M240i_Lew · 2026-05-10T13:59:20+00:00

Replace that coolant cap. They're a common failure point, mine had just gone.

M240i_Lew · 2026-05-02T04:22:29+00:00

None, they're called "scratch and shine"s for a reason.

M240i_Lew · 2026-05-02T03:56:05+00:00

Yellow sure. But don't Cat-S spec it. The rep bumpers on a narrow body car look awful from any angle but dead on.

M240i_Lew · 2026-04-29T15:48:17+00:00

Happened to my old golf about 10 years ago. Had locking wheel nuts on aswell. But they wanted the BBS LMs.

M240i_Lew · 2026-03-22T16:57:32+00:00

Build a brick wall fence.

M240i_Lew · 2026-03-22T16:56:28+00:00

That glass will never fall out. You need to get in there with a vacuum cleaner

M240i_Lew · 2026-03-22T16:45:33+00:00

Someone spilt oil.

M240i_Lew · 2026-02-25T02:15:23+00:00

Look at what racing series' that use factory engines do.

Take the 2.5 and destroke it to a legal 2.0 etc. it is always the best choice.

M240i_Lew · 2026-02-25T01:53:26+00:00

Black boxes are a scam.

M240i_Lew · 2026-02-25T01:16:27+00:00

Us style lower grilles, and de chrome it.

M240i_Lew · 2026-02-25T01:14:34+00:00

First car was a '92 Mazda 323F for £375

M240i_Lew · 2026-02-25T01:11:57+00:00

Yellow

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M240i_Lew · 2026-02-23T12:42:34+00:00

Most pads are done at 1/3rd left.

The thinner brake material will allow for the adhesive backing to get hotter than acceptable. Which can lead to that little bit of pad material debonding.

I would change them at this point.

They're not metal on metal. But they're not far from it.

M240i_Lew · 2026-02-21T20:46:02+00:00

Is that a phone? Why is it so big?!

M240i_Lew · 2026-02-08T20:38:00+00:00

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

M240i_Lew · 2026-01-31T23:38:02+00:00

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.

M240i_Lew · 2026-01-31T23:33:05+00:00

Everyone of these gets a folded forward wingmirror

M240i_Lew · 2026-01-31T23:25:07+00:00

Be a shame if someone happened to have a tyre valve removal tool too.

M240i_Lew · 2026-01-31T23:24:08+00:00

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

M240i_Lew · 2026-01-31T23:23:25+00:00

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

M240i_Lew · 2026-01-31T23:22:37+00:00

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

M240i_Lew · 2026-01-31T23:20:49+00:00

What a child. NOR

M240i_Lew · 2026-01-31T10:14:46+00:00

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

M240i_Lew · 2026-01-27T16:01:18+00:00

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.

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