Can anyone actually walk me through the steps in Bimmer code to set the battery specifications? For the life of me I can't figure out how to get to the "front electronics" to change the value.
Whelp, my battery finally gave up the ghost during my post-Ohlins install alignment and I'm buying the PowerTex.
I just disconnected the battery and did a complete rehab with the CTEK last week while I was installing the coilovers, but 3 hours in diagnostic mode killed it.
My rear toe arms aren't very stable and like to walk after a couple thousand miles. Every 2-3 months or so I have to realign my car. Not a big deal because I own hubstands.
YMMV, sample size of one, I didn't stay in a Holiday Inn Express last night, etc.
Frankly it's a little shocking because typically my little state is in lockstep with California and New York about any kind of progressive politics.
Someone they actually listen to must have provided some sort of reality check.
Being in the automotive industry I can tell you that all of the...
The CSG pads are AWFUL about this. The most aggressive brake dust I've ever seen. I made the mistake of not cleaning my track wheels after my last event last Autumn and they're caked in a dirt/brake dust/iron amalgam that required HARD scrubbing to remove.
They still kick a$$ at the track though.
I always change out my brake fluid and oil before the season starts so I'm on fresh lube.
I change my brake fluid 2X per year, before and after "track season" or every 6K miles. I use Castrol SRF because it's common and deals with high humidity well.
I've been changing my oil every 3-5k...
I have 40k miles and over 20 track days. I've noticed a few more squeaks and rattles, but the car is holding up extremely well.
I've gone to motor oil, brake fluid, and rear differential fluid more suited for the track, and I change fuilds on a more aggressive schedule.
They damn well should IMHO. I was not too happy about paying $58 + $23 shipping. I seriously looked at the Verkline parts to just replace the damn things, but I can't afford them right now.
To be completely honest, I have been really disappointed with SPL parts and their customer service. I...