E93 Owners- General issues chat

E93MAC · 10-22-2014, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tmdals0213

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Bite your tongue you!!!

loll

my 6th sense has recently been telling me to get a radar setup.. so finally after 1.5 year of ownership... i just bought my first radar detector. i went with the passport 9500ix blue display.

on amazon its 416.98, but another seller on there had it for 359.99 + 5.99 shipping also no tax brand new in box, so i cant wait!

some of the guys on here wanna sell ir for 400 used.. SMH..

there's 1 left! if anyone is interested!

http://www.amazon.com/Escort-Passpor...A3NEREZD9VOLJU

Best buy has the Escort 9500ix for $319 right now

just picked it up.

tmdals0213 · 10-23-2014, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by E93MAC

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Originally Posted by tmdals0213

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Bite your tongue you!!!

loll

my 6th sense has recently been telling me to get a radar setup.. so finally after 1.5 year of ownership... i just bought my first radar detector. i went with the passport 9500ix blue display.

on amazon its 416.98, but another seller on there had it for 359.99 + 5.99 shipping also no tax brand new in box, so i cant wait!

some of the guys on here wanna sell ir for 400 used.. SMH..

there's 1 left! if anyone is interested!

http://www.amazon.com/Escort-Passpor...A3NEREZD9VOLJU

Best buy has the Escort 9500ix for $319 right now

just picked it up.

sweet!!!

DF · 10-28-2014, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Bite your tongue you!!!

My car is like me. A reliable hard top Keke

Dark_Knight_335 · 10-29-2014, 04:55 AM

*Ducks to avoid incoming jinx.*

andysat · 10-29-2014, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by E93MAC

Always replace water pump before it fails it can lead to serious damage. Mine was fine at 135k I still replaced it.

Just a word to the wise.

Cant a new one fail though?

tmdals0213 · 10-29-2014, 03:22 PM

i want coilovers.... and want to put more money into the car.... is there such a thing as modders anonymous because i think i need help!

bimmette · 10-29-2014, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tmdals0213

i want coilovers.... any want to put more money into the car.... is there such a thing as modders anonymous because i think i need help!

Hahaha! I think we're all your enablers! Do it!!!

E93MAC · 10-31-2014, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by andysat

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Originally Posted by E93MAC

Always replace water pump before it fails it can lead to serious damage. Mine was fine at 135k I still replaced it.

Just a word to the wise.

Cant a new one fail though?

Any pump can fail, but I'm just saying preventive maintenance goes a long way

E93MAC · 10-31-2014, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by tmdals0213

i want coilovers.... and want to put more money into the car.... is there such a thing as modders anonymous because i think i need help!

I needed help a long time ago and no one helped me...and look what happened lol

E93MAC · 10-31-2014, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmette

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Originally Posted by tmdals0213

i want coilovers.... any want to put more money into the car.... is there such a thing as modders anonymous because i think i need help!

Hahaha! I think we're all your enablers! Do it!!!

Coilovers or go home!

E93MAC · 10-31-2014, 09:44 AM

Just an update. My top is currently stuck in this position.

So first there was the Hydraulic pump failure, replacement pumps go for $1600 I was able to get it for $1100 through my BMW connections, we replaced the pump and the top worked fine.

Fast forward 4 top opening/closing it got stuck again, they rechecked the pump and it was out of fluid, so they traced the hydraulic lines to a ruptured line which was leaking, the fluid was escaping the pump which lead to the pump failure. So now we have to repair that ruptured hydraulic line and then fill the pump up with hydraulic fluid. Which will cost another $150 for the part and $650 for labor.

They did say they have only seen this issue twice ever. So it's rare but I'm throwing this info out there for you guys in case you have some similar situation you should have the hydraulic lines checked first before replacing the pump if the pump is low on fluid.

Symptoms:

* Slow moving top
* Top may stop then start
* Top may get stuck while in operation

Mac.

Lotus99 · 10-31-2014, 12:24 PM

Was it your car that got rear ended badly?

tmdals0213 · 11-01-2014, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by E93MAC

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Originally Posted by tmdals0213

i want coilovers.... and want to put more money into the car.... is there such a thing as modders anonymous because i think i need help!

I needed help a long time ago and no one helped me...and look what happened lol

hahahaha I'm sorry I wasn't there for you Mac but I sorta wanted to see your beast of a car transform the proper way

coilovers or go home it is!!!

Fundguy1 · 11-01-2014, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by E93MAC

Always replace water pump before it fails it can lead to serious damage. Mine was fine at 135k I still replaced it.

Just a word to the wise.

Agreed. I was going to proactively replace it this month during my turbo upgrade. When it blew, no damage, no overheating, thx to sensors, bUT shut me down in the middle of nowhere waiting for a $350 tow.

Fundguy1 · 11-01-2014, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by tmdals0213

i want coilovers.... and want to put more money into the car.... is there such a thing as modders anonymous because i think i need help!

I need that bad. I'm getting the mI'd bug at 200,000 miles lol.

Fundguy1 · 11-01-2014, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by E93MAC

Just an update. My top is currently stuck in this position.

So first there was the Hydraulic pump failure, replacement pumps go for $1600 I was able to get it for $1100 through my BMW connections, we replaced the pump and the top worked fine.

Fast forward 4 top opening/closing it got stuck again, they rechecked the pump and it was out of fluid, so they traced the hydraulic lines to a ruptured line which was leaking, the fluid was escaping the pump which lead to the pump failure. So now we have to repair that ruptured hydraulic line and then fill the pump up with hydraulic fluid. Which will cost another $150 for the part and $650 for labor.

They did say they have only seen this issue twice ever. So it's rare but I'm throwing this info out there for you guys in case you have some similar situation you should have the hydraulic lines checked first before replacing the pump if the pump is low on fluid.

Symptoms:

* Slow moving top
* Top may stop then start
* Top may get stuck while in operation

Mac.

I guess Dark Knight diflected his jinx onto you.

E93MAC · 11-01-2014, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Lotus99

Was it your car that got rear ended badly?

Yup, it got rear ended but insurance is giving me the run around, so I'm taking care of it myself until I can get them to reimburse me

E93MAC · 11-01-2014, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by tmdals0213

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Originally Posted by E93MAC

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Originally Posted by tmdals0213

i want coilovers.... and want to put more money into the car.... is there such a thing as modders anonymous because i think i need help!

I needed help a long time ago and no one helped me...and look what happened lol

hahahaha I'm sorry I wasn't there for you Mac but I sorta wanted to see your beast of a car transform the proper way

coilovers or go home it is!!!

E93MAC · 11-01-2014, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

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Originally Posted by E93MAC

Always replace water pump before it fails it can lead to serious damage. Mine was fine at 135k I still replaced it.

Just a word to the wise.

Agreed. I was going to proactively replace it this month during my turbo upgrade. When it blew, no damage, no overheating, thx to sensors, bUT shut me down in the middle of nowhere waiting for a $350 tow.

Doesn't your insurance cover towing? Most do...

Lotus99 · 11-02-2014, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by E93MAC

Yup, it got rear ended but insurance is giving me the run around, so I'm taking care of it myself until I can get them to reimburse me

So it sounds like the top issues now are probably related to that... Sorry to hear.

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-03-2014, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

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Originally Posted by E93MAC

Just an update. My top is currently stuck in this position.

So first there was the Hydraulic pump failure, replacement pumps go for $1600 I was able to get it for $1100 through my BMW connections, we replaced the pump and the top worked fine.

Fast forward 4 top opening/closing it got stuck again, they rechecked the pump and it was out of fluid, so they traced the hydraulic lines to a ruptured line which was leaking, the fluid was escaping the pump which lead to the pump failure. So now we have to repair that ruptured hydraulic line and then fill the pump up with hydraulic fluid. Which will cost another $150 for the part and $650 for labor.

They did say they have only seen this issue twice ever. So it's rare but I'm throwing this info out there for you guys in case you have some similar situation you should have the hydraulic lines checked first before replacing the pump if the pump is low on fluid.

Symptoms:

* Slow moving top
* Top may stop then start
* Top may get stuck while in operation

Mac.

I guess Dark Knight diflected his jinx onto you.

Haha- not intentionally I assure you though...sorry Mac

E93MAC · 11-03-2014, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Haha- not intentionally I assure you though...sorry Mac

No problem man! It happens, what can you do...

I've been rolling around in a loaner i3 haha. Kinda cool

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E93MAC Lieutenant Colonel 240 Rep 1,588 Posts Drives: E93 328i Convertible Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Jose iTrader: (5)	Just an update. My top is currently stuck in this position. So first there was the Hydraulic pump failure, replacement pumps go for $1600 I was able to get it for $1100 through my BMW connections, we replaced the pump and the top worked fine. Fast forward 4 top opening/closing it got stuck again, they rechecked the pump and it was out of fluid, so they traced the hydraulic lines to a ruptured line which was leaking, the fluid was escaping the pump which lead to the pump failure. So now we have to repair that ruptured hydraulic line and then fill the pump up with hydraulic fluid. Which will cost another $150 for the part and $650 for labor. They did say they have only seen this issue twice ever. So it's rare but I'm throwing this info out there for you guys in case you have some similar situation you should have the hydraulic lines checked first before replacing the pump if the pump is low on fluid. Symptoms: * Slow moving top * Top may stop then start * Top may get stuck while in operation Mac. Attached Images __________________ ################[Mac's '07 E93 328i]################
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