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Cleaned it, took the front wheels off and gave the front suspension a look over. Have a slight knock somewhere but can’t find anything obvious. Calipers need a lick of paint. They’re much bigger and better looking than the 325 brakes. Also ordered everything for the rear shock replacement thanks...
Still look fine to me mate.
If you’re really worried about it can you get your money back? If not just whack them on, can guarantee that’ll all come off
Just surface rust. If you notice when you buy new discs they are in plastic with a kind of oil on them. If they didn’t come like this then they’d be rusted too. Nothing to worry about
Ran a 275 for 2 years as a daily and also loved it. Returned 30-35mpg.
It’s not a comfortable ride though. It was a cup chassis mind. My cup 172 was comfier. When pushing on though they’re an absolute weapon. I’d recommend one if you can deal with the tough suspension
Was under there anyway cleaning out all the s**t from over the years and gave it a wipe over with microfibre. Plus I found one of them leaking which would’ve been an mot fail
I’ve looked into a PE but they’re a fortune! The other half’s z4 is n52. I would agree that sounds a bit better but the n53 is definitely the slightly better engine.
Thankfully this one has had lots done under warranty, most importantly a whole set of new injectors fitted by Bmw in April 2014.
To do list
Wheel refurb
New centre caps
Paint calipers
Detail engine/exterior
New stop/start button
Refurb steering wheel trim
New rear shocks
Still really enjoying it. First full tank returned 27mpg though. I was enjoying it a bit too much ?
Few updates for the car
2019 sat Nav disc purchased. It was on the original 2007 disc. Probably won’t use it but nice to have anyway and was only a tenner
Purchased a set of mats, from halfords of all places. Really good quality, I’d recommend them and they’re dark grey as opposed to black so...
Looking good mate. The touring is brilliant as a luggage loader.
Mine has new run flats all round (Michelin I believe) and I’ve found them ok. Is the ride noticeably better on standard tyres?
I’m loving it to be honest. I had an e39 3 litre auto before and it was very sluggish. This auto is much more responsive and gear changes are noticeably quicker