BMW Specialist Gloucestershire / Forest of Dean (E36 M3 Cab
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Having recently purchased an E36 M3 3.0 it is costing a little to get the niggles out of the way. ALready had a stainless exhaust made front & rear (excl cat), and now sorted that have a couple of issues. The engine (note NOT mechanically minded) is a little tapperty when ticking over. Sounds sweet when driving / on the loud button. It has 4 lights 'til service but i am waiting for the service book to come through as it was mislaid when i collected the car, to see which service it's due! Guessing on a Insp 2, hence need a reputable independant in above area. Car has 106k.
The second, very minor issue is the hood occassionaly stops once it has lifted the rear deck (i'd call it stage 2) the front goes back, then drops back down before collapsing into the rear. Only happens occassionally and when it does if you help with a slight push up it carries on no problems.....
One more, none of the elctric mirrors work??? Fuse location is step one.....i'll come back when i have checked unless someone has a suggestion.
Thanks, hope i haven't bought a bad one. (5 owners, FSH (hopefully) in right colour and condition) & Sunny days.....
The second, very minor issue is the hood occassionaly stops once it has lifted the rear deck (i'd call it stage 2) the front goes back, then drops back down before collapsing into the rear. Only happens occassionally and when it does if you help with a slight push up it carries on no problems.....
One more, none of the elctric mirrors work??? Fuse location is step one.....i'll come back when i have checked unless someone has a suggestion.
Thanks, hope i haven't bought a bad one. (5 owners, FSH (hopefully) in right colour and condition) & Sunny days.....
David Godfrey said:
Firstly welcome to PH 
You may find the sensor in the roof is faulty, I had mine replaced in the Z3M when it would not finish the close properly, if so should be cheap to fix
I am only two minutes away from FAB (BMW Breakers) so once i know hat to replace it should be asy enough.You may find the sensor in the roof is faulty, I had mine replaced in the Z3M when it would not finish the close properly, if so should be cheap to fix
Thanks,
PS. Door trim rattles, so i am asuming a few clips are broke. What do we suggest in the UK, buy them from BMW or ????? Price ?????
Ta
The best Indy around the Forest area (in my experience) is Gloucester BMW Specialists 01452 300150. 12 Eastern Avenue, Eastville Close, Gloucester, GL4 3SJ.
Have used them for the last 3 years on my 5er, be warned though, not a place just to turn up as they are normally very busy. They have a good knowledge of M cars and I normally see at least another 1 in there each time they have my car.
You can either sit and wait, or if you give a bit of notice they'll let you have a run-about for the day (normally a Corsa.
Have used them for the last 3 years on my 5er, be warned though, not a place just to turn up as they are normally very busy. They have a good knowledge of M cars and I normally see at least another 1 in there each time they have my car.
You can either sit and wait, or if you give a bit of notice they'll let you have a run-about for the day (normally a Corsa.
Seesure said:
The best Indy around the Forest area (in my experience) is Gloucester BMW Specialists 01452 300150. 12 Eastern Avenue, Eastville Close, Gloucester, GL4 3SJ.
Have used them for the last 3 years on my 5er, be warned though, not a place just to turn up as they are normally very busy. They have a good knowledge of M cars and I normally see at least another 1 in there each time they have my car.
You can either sit and wait, or if you give a bit of notice they'll let you have a run-about for the day (normally a Corsa.
Thanks for that, I'll check them out. Are they reasonable for an Indy??Have used them for the last 3 years on my 5er, be warned though, not a place just to turn up as they are normally very busy. They have a good knowledge of M cars and I normally see at least another 1 in there each time they have my car.
You can either sit and wait, or if you give a bit of notice they'll let you have a run-about for the day (normally a Corsa.
Try these boys for any bespoke work, not the cheapest but on your doorstep! www.simpsonmotorsport.co.uk
Glos BMW on Eastern Ave did bits on my M5, get the thumbs up from me as well!
Glos BMW on Eastern Ave did bits on my M5, get the thumbs up from me as well!
BlackSpider said:
With any luck,by feb I will be your closest Specailist ;-) check profile!
Live in Yorkley and a hood specailist to boot
Do you not do foreigners at the mo........(here's hoping). I don't expect the world, just the hood would be good cuz it's killing me not having the roof down in the nice weather. If you fancy it, weekend or whatever. Give me a shout / text. Craig 07814 005539Live in Yorkley and a hood specailist to boot
Edited by BlackSpider on Tuesday 4th September 20:51
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