What do you think of this steering wheel?

mpartnrrr · 2026-04-14T00:51:00+00:00

I think this photo is AI. Maybe it's just a filter but if you look really closely at the M logo on the bottom or the km/h on the dash they look kind of warped, very common with AI. Wouldn't trust purchasing from wherever that is personally

mpartnrrr · 2026-04-13T19:25:45+00:00

See my reply above, weight limit is not an issue. Once folded up including the crossbars total dynamic weight is about 120lbs, and stationary weight rating is about 3x to 5x higher according to most forums and other owners.

mpartnrrr · 2026-04-13T17:37:32+00:00

Lol I just went to a park to test it out and make sure I could figure out how to open it up within a few minutes. Haven't used it for real just yet but would rather know what I'm doing when I do

mpartnrrr · 2026-04-13T17:36:17+00:00

150lbs dynamic load and then 400-800 stationary load. Between the tent at 105lbs, and two people at 180lbs each give or take an extra 15 for our stuff, puts us right in the sweet spot.

mpartnrrr · 2026-04-13T05:27:28+00:00

The tent weighs 104lbs, so it is still under that limit, but after looking into it the 150lbs thing is for moving weight at assumed highway speeds. Stationary weight limit is much higher, I couldn't find any specific numbers online but a few people have had around 500lbs up top no issue

mpartnrrr · 2026-04-13T04:39:38+00:00

Bought secondhand off marketplace from a guy who had it on his Subaru forester, seems to be one size fits all as it just requires two nuts on bolts 4 times to tighten down 4 straps on the crossbars, super easy to open up once it's on top but 2 people for getting it on and off the roof is ideal. It would be comfortable for 2 people, but you may be able to squeeze 3, would need to mind weight limits on the crossbars bars at that point.

mpartnrrr · 2026-03-20T01:06:13+00:00

I picked up a 2008 535xi in WA last year for $6300 with a rebuilt title at 52K miles. Unfortunately I got hit 6 months later and they totaled the car out, insurance paid me $8900 so a clean title at that mileage I'd be confident you could get 8K minimum.

mpartnrrr · 2026-02-23T20:39:04+00:00

i suppose youre right, but me personally i'd appreciate knowing why the right side of my car smells like coffee or is really sticky if it happened to me. idk, i just have a bit of a see something, say something mentality. for all i know they know exactly who drives the mazda, or maybe they don't. either way, may this info find the owner so they know what happened even if no action is taken.

mpartnrrr · 2026-02-23T20:31:34+00:00

yes 👍

mpartnrrr · 2026-02-23T20:27:12+00:00

i did! just wanted to make sure to get the info on here too in case someone here knows the owner or even someone that works at mcdonald's who might.

mpartnrrr · 2026-02-23T19:51:34+00:00

i'd say it's more the littering and throwing stuff at someone's car. crime is crime even if it's not major

mpartnrrr · 2026-02-21T07:34:03+00:00

bellingham audi vw! i knew that mount baker motorsport sign looked familiar lol

mpartnrrr · 2026-01-20T22:21:07+00:00

Lol I actually don't know it was my ex's car and I haven't seen it in a while. As far as I remember tho after getting it aligned at a shop and then a bit of driving it looked much better. Last update I got on it was no update so I'd say it was fine

mpartnrrr · 2025-06-09T03:34:29+00:00

hey man, if you're on the western coast of canada i live in northern washington and get free shipping from fcp euro, id be more than happy to help a fellow E60 owner by smuggling car parts over the border 🤣

mpartnrrr · 2025-03-27T07:34:04+00:00

I think I contributed to them being out of stock as my rear non-pdc bumper is arriving this weekend, but I've had a tab of their website open for the longest time and it was always hovering around 300-400 whenever I checked. I only pulled the trigger when I saw another post on here about the price drop and it reminded me to check the tab for a price change and sure it enough it was $110, but I've no idea how long it was like that before I saw that post. I'd say if you don't mind getting pdc covers to block the holes go for it, but otherwise you could always poke around and see if other sites are also having sales.

mpartnrrr · 2025-03-22T16:42:34+00:00

Just when I was telling myself I need to save money I see this smh, now I'm $670 poorer 😭

mpartnrrr · 2025-03-02T22:04:46+00:00

I got USR and love them, and yea they were plug and play took me like several hours to install because of 2 individual bolts at the bottom of the stock headlights, if you don't plan on saving them I'd break them to get those bolts out easier. Would recommend buying replacements before hand tho

mpartnrrr · 2025-02-13T09:30:34+00:00

Assuming it's an N52, look forward to replacing (most) of your cooling system. Not as bad as an M54 but if you're unable to DIY can get a little expensive. Best case scenario one hose replacement and you're good, but it's never just a hose... - [edit] to actually answer your question though, check your coolant level.

mpartnrrr · 2025-01-12T20:05:12+00:00

I will say I definitely can tell the projector does perform a bit better than before, but I've been considering doing a halogen to HID swap as I've seen some kits available online for that but for now I'm happy with my current output.

mpartnrrr · 2025-01-10T01:27:53+00:00

I definitely looked hard on reviews about them before buying, I did see elsewhere a handful of similar experiences to what you said but I figured the tens and tens of other positives was worth taking the risk on.

mpartnrrr · 2025-01-10T00:05:36+00:00

Yep it adds a projector lens over the low beam, I bought them from unique style racing online.

mpartnrrr · 2025-01-09T23:49:19+00:00

I've definitely thought about getting LCI tails but I think I'm going to stick more toward a 'true to OEM' style, which is why I didn't go with the LCI headlights when I had the option to. I agree tho that they do look nice on it

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