[EB89]

Originally Posted by Eric_Y

Do we have to connect BC to the car during flash process? Or it's just a backup in case something goes wrong?

Like socket said.

Always have a charger connected.

When you perform the flash, The ignition is on but the engine and alternator are off.

So the battery is being drained, at the same time during the flash all sorts of components are activated like pumps that create more drain.

The charger is there to slow the drain.

If it does goes flat during a flash you can get stuck.

[DOCTOR.Y]

Got it, thanks so much mates I'll try to find a place which lets me access both internet and power supply on the wall.

[EB89]

14/07/2016 - $70.00 - Cyba Scroops Painted Orange
I got bored so I thought id spice up the scroops I purchased, Red wasn't going to suit my car anyway.

I did about 4 coats of primer, very thin
Around 8 coats of orange, again, each coast extremely thin
Then about 5 coats of high temp clear that I originally purchased for my brakes.

I waited 7 days between the orange and starting the clear coat, then another week before fitting them.

[EB89]

26/07/2016 - $400.00 - Service - DIY - Oil Change 106,000
26/07/2016 - $204.98 - Car Ramps

First oil change, I got a set of Stanfred 750kg ramps and 750kg ramp extensions.

Castrol Edge 0w40 1 x 5L and 2 x 1L
BMW Oil Filter kit
Nulon Oil Flush

This change went just about as bad as it possibly could.

First of all the ramps just slide on a flat surface when you try to get onto them, so I had to put them against the wheel stop in my parking garage, this made it hard to get underneath.
Then as im draining the oil and thinking how well its going, the angle of the oil decides to change from into the tub to onto the floor :/
Then when I go to change the filter I realise I had the wrong part number and it wont fit. (got the right one the next day)
Then the oil change valve I purchase snaps off as im screwing it in with little to no force, just broke apart, I was able to finger screw the thread out of the sump, luckily.

In the end it was all changed, took ages to clean up the spilt oil, and worryingly there was only about 2-3L in the tub and perhaps 1L on the ground, the car was very low on oil.
I put the full 6.5L in and measured every drop, next change ill measure exactly how much comes out.

Lots of lessons learnt, thats for sure, next time it will be easier.

[ash335]

Haha, yes same thing happened to me with the angle of the oil changing. At least you had a smooth surface... we have an exposed agg driveway... much more difficult to clean up!
Good to hear everything worked well in the end.
Btw... nice scroops!

[CYL]

Have you got engine oil low warning if there are only about 3 to 4L engine oil in the car previously?

[EB89]

Originally Posted by CYL

Have you got engine oil low warning if there are only about 3 to 4L engine oil in the car previously?

Yep, a few months back I got the low oil add 1L warning twice in two weeks, then nothing since.

[EB89]

Originally Posted by ash335

Haha, yes same thing happened to me with the angle of the oil changing. At least you had a smooth surface... we have an exposed agg driveway... much more difficult to clean up!
Good to hear everything worked well in the end.
Btw... nice scroops!

That would have been a pain!

Cheers mate

[CYL]

Originally Posted by EB89

Yep, a few months back I got the low oil add 1L warning twice in two weeks, then nothing since.

Only 3-4L left, losing 1/3 of the engine oil but still no warning....I start in doubt with BMW sensors.

[CYL]

Recently I found that the tyres PSI has dropped to 27 from 35, but still no warning on iDrive.
*I have reset via iDrive since I last inflated the tyres.

[EB89]

Originally Posted by CYL

Recently I found that the tyres PSI has dropped to 27 from 35, but still no warning on iDrive.
*I have reset via iDrive since I last inflated the tyres.

It only goes off if one tyres drops rapidly i believe, not if all of them slowly deflate. This basic system is based on wheel rotation i thik.

The next stage is TMPS tyre pressure monitoring system, that reads the PSI and displays it onscreen, and i think it alerts much better.
TMPS has 4 sensors you install in the wheel/tyre that sends data to the iDrive.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=672658

[totti84]

What brand oil valve is that?

[EB89]

Originally Posted by totti84

What brand oil valve is that?

Fumoto, got it from these guys http://www.oilvalve.com.au/

[totti84]

I was expecting an ebay no name brand! I would be asking for a refund or new valve!

[vtl]

You're much better off using a magnetic drain plug, that at least has some real benefits. I change my oil regularly and having a valve wouldn't really make things that much faster.

[EB89]

Originally Posted by vtl

You're much better off using a magnetic drain plug, that at least has some real benefits. I change my oil regularly and having a valve wouldn't really make things that much faster.

Please explain, whats a magnetic plug?

The oil valve allows you to attach a hose and without first hand experience in use tells me i could reach under the car and plug a hose on and twiste the lever to drain the oil, which sounds easier than getting under, unscrewing the plug, getting the first splash of oil on my hands and hoping i can get it into the tub.

EDIT: Answered my own question, looks good

[Socket]

Nice job on the scroops mate
What camera are you using? them photos are super high def

[Boganian Rubes]

magnetic oil sump plug GB?
just listened to your vid on the pe + ar dp's, sounds bloody amazing. n54's don't ever sound that good do they?

[CYL]

Originally Posted by Boganian Rubes

magnetic oil sump plug GB?
just listened to your vid on the pe + ar dp's, sounds bloody amazing. n54's don't ever sound that good do they?

He got N55.

[CYL]

The magnetic plug is amazing.
I am also interested.

[EB89]

Originally Posted by Socket

Nice job on the scroops mate
What camera are you using? them photos are super high def

iPhone 6S Plus

[Socket]

Originally Posted by EB89

iPhone 6S Plus

woah