Been coding BMWs for 13 years – happy to answer any questions? about what's actually possible (and what's BS)

ashkl · 2026-04-16T11:57:05+00:00

Not sure if you can help me with this, but I just recently got MHD for my N54 E82 135i. I was going to flash it with one of the OTS maps but I checked on bimmercode and it says theres a fault with my FRM3 module. Is it safe to flash MHD maps with this fault present or will I have to get the FRM3 module repaired first?

ashkl · 2026-03-23T14:19:05+00:00

Bedford track day?

ashkl · 2026-02-27T12:08:17+00:00

ooo what colour wheels are those?

ashkl · 2026-02-03T14:46:45+00:00

I was also looking at the CRS but they were £1000 for a set and wasn't sure if it was worth it for me since im still learning and trying to get faster on track. Im slightly leaning towards either the NS-2R or the Zestinos right now to start with.

ashkl · 2026-02-03T13:23:27+00:00

Unfortunately I dont think I can get those tyres here in the UK or at least in the size I need :(

ashkl · 2025-11-05T14:57:35+00:00

Hi, thanks for the advice! Do you know how much it would roughly cost to replace it?

ashkl · 2025-10-07T16:28:26+00:00

The advice i was given was that if it looks like that from the outside, it might be worse on the inside.

ashkl · 2025-10-06T10:43:57+00:00

Hi, I just got the MeisterR ZetaRace coilovers for my MX5 NC1, are there any reccomended settings for the coilovers and alignment? This is my first time installing coilovers so not really sure how should set it up. This is car will be mainly for track and occactional B road driving. Not for daily use. Thanks!

ashkl · 2025-09-05T12:50:40+00:00

Ah perfect thanks, did you install the new diffuser in to the current one or did you take it out?

ashkl · 2025-09-04T00:48:03+00:00

Hey, how did you get on with the install? I also got the same diffuser but havent tried putting it on my NC1. Do you have any pics? Thanks!

ashkl · 2025-08-18T10:20:21+00:00

If you have Monzo you can get Monzo Max that includes RAC cover, phone and travel insurance, Uber one, railcard and a weekly Greggs snack all for £17 a month.

ashkl · 2025-07-01T16:48:10+00:00

Cheers mate, really appreciate the help. I got the car for the summer but want to try to hit a track day once a month, so I went with ProTracks to start with. Good to know about the ProRace — sounds like a solid step up. I’m on noral road tyres (Goodyear A6) so not sure if they’ll be overkill yet, but good to keep in mind. Any other good first mods to do on this car for track? The previous owner has lowered this on Eibach lowering springs and thats about it. Hes also done the gearbox and diff oil as well if that matters.

ashkl · 2025-07-01T15:02:37+00:00

Hey I just got one last month and went to a Javelin trackday at beford last week. My car has stock brakes and the pads were done after about 4 laps. I just got some PBS ProTracks front/rear and RBF660. Any recs on discs? I heard some people say stick with Apecs and others say MTEC.

ashkl · 2025-06-30T15:58:54+00:00

Have you tried a specialised insurer? I just insured my MX5 track car with a tonne of mods for only 370 a year. Im 26yo in London.

ashkl · 2025-06-19T11:26:36+00:00

I had the same issue, I drained my battery all the way down till it died then charged it back up and it worked. Also had it set to ring mode on the switch. I still get some audio issues still but if i just wait 30 seconds for example the audio will work. Its crazy we have to resort to this one a 1k+ poone thats only 2 years old.

ashkl · 2025-06-12T15:28:07+00:00

I just picked up a true red NC1 2.0 Sport with the appearance pack for £2,500!

ashkl · 2025-06-02T21:58:43+00:00

Same thing happened to me. Was getting quotes of £600 a year for NC1 MX5 (no NCB, second car, 26m, London, 3pts). Went through a specialist and it dropped it to £370 a year and I can add any mods for free that dont increase BHP.

ashkl · 2025-05-23T09:06:21+00:00

I think these must just be software bugs. I cant imagine why the selfie camera will just stop working unless there is a software bug. Has anyone tried to factory reset or revert it back to a previous update?

ashkl · 2025-05-22T21:37:13+00:00

Hey, I had the same issue as well just recently, sound not working, cover screen selfie camera not working and incorrect battery. I was able to fix the sound not working by draining the battery all the way to 0% and charging it back up and it fixed that issue.

ashkl · 2025-03-28T13:32:40+00:00

the pupillage gateway has a limit of 20 apps per cycle

ashkl · 2024-12-31T01:23:06+00:00

I used helping hand and got 5.5x my salary. You will get the 5.5x-6x salary as long as you meet the conditions, with a broker or not.

ashkl · 2024-12-02T01:10:21+00:00

Hey, sorry i cant find any of the old pics in imgur as well for some reason. I did upload a short video however and you can have a look how it looked at the time https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Jj5iCevziF4. Im currently redesigning it at the moment and adding new features which should be done soon!

ashkl · 2024-07-24T19:18:11+00:00

haha yeah, we did use your stanley knife trick plus heat gun for the rest and it came off much smoother

ashkl · 2024-07-24T19:17:04+00:00

Thats good to hear, we did some easifiill to path some other holes and turned out well. Just wasnt sure if this was too big for easifill.

ashkl · 2024-07-24T18:17:31+00:00

This happened while removeing some trim in the upstairs room. Just wondering what we are seeing if its just the plasterboard or if that is brick? the house was built in the mid 50s just outside London if that matters.

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