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  7. AC Schnitzer Created A BMW i4 M50 Police Car, AND did no performance upgrades. Blasphemy.

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    AC Schnitzer has worked its magic on a special BMW i4 M50 for Germany’s Tune It! Safe! campaign in Germany. But unlike most other products from AC Schnitzer, the powertrain of the i4 M50 has been untouched. In fact, the most significant performance upgrade is the fitment of a lowering kit. Factory the BMW i4 M50 is powered by a pair of electric motors that combine to produce 536 hp and 586 lb-ft of torque.

    https://www.carscoops.com/2022/12/ac-schnitzer-created-a-bmw-i4-m50-police-car/

    What are your thoughts on this? Is AC Schnitzelheimer giving up on performance? Or is this a 1 time gig because of "Tune it safe"

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  14. Local Auto Upholstery Recommendations

    in Services Offered/Wanted

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    On 10/14/2022 at 11:03 AM, gilber33 said:

    Anyone have any recommendations for a local auto upholsterer? I'd like to have my rear bench done to match my fronts and I'm having a hell of time finding someone that is either responsive or that I feel like I can trust. 

    Thanks!

    If price isn't an issue, there is an older gentleman by the Airport that does great work. You would have to stop in vs. calling or emailing though. Message me if you want his info. 

    I guess I should add that he did the rear seat on my vert.

  17. Lifted Diesel F30 Daily Driver?

    in Members BMWs

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    I completed the service interval and noticed a few extra things that I wanted to address. I somehow managed to overlook the transferase fluid flush, so I ordered fluid for that from FCP. I also noticed oil weeping from the back of the VC, so I snugged the bolts and cleaned everything really well to decipher where the leak is coming from. So far I think its from the O-ring on the oil filler neck, so I ordered a replacement. The car never had TPMs sensors in it when I got it, and it warns me every time I drive it. I ordered TPMs sensors and installed them, I just need to get them programmed to the car now. 

    I also ordered new pads and rotors for the rear. When I took the car on the tail of the dragon, I noticed that when the brakes got really hot, one of the rear calipers would drag. I summed this up to sticky slides, and pulled the slides out, cleaned and greased them when I got home, and all seemed well. I never really checked the pads and rotors closely as the PO said he did the rear brakes. So when the car was in the air this last time, I noticed the rear pads were "Brake Best" brand and one of the rotors was starting to crack. Thus I ordered the parts. NOW what I didn't notice the first time I greased the slides was that one of the guide pins was ever so slightly bent. THIS is what is causing the rear brake caliper to drag when it gets hot. I never would have noticed this, but when I went to clean the slides this time, I chucked the pins in a drill and used a brillo pad to get them polished clean. I noticed the very subtle bend in the pin check all the others, and decided to order a new one.

    FUN FACT; Chrysler Pacifica, Fiat 500L, and 2020 Honda Accords use the same caliper slides as most BMW's from 2010-2015 

    Here's a list of the additional parts:

    • Transfer case fluid
    • Rear discs
    • Rear pads
    • Valve cover O-ring
    • Rear brake guide pin 
    • TPMS sensors 

    Front brakes all done

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    Test fitting the OZ Hamann's to see what specs I will need to make them work.

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    Failed Breather hose. 

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    My repair, as the part is damn near impossible to find. I found one in Europe for $240. I figure this wont crack like the brittle plastic did and I could fix it right away. Judge me all you want for using worm clamps.9D15EC0A-723D-4F55-8ACB-CDAA1ADC4CBF.jpeg

    Took a look at the crank pulley when I flushed the coolant. Seems like these have the same issues as the M57's with the rubber failing. I will have to add this to my list. 

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    The car drives much better now, too bad the season is almost over. I haven't decided if I want to drive it in winter or not.

     

  21. Lifted Diesel F30 Daily Driver?

    in Members BMWs

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    Maintenance Update! 

    This car was overdue for some general service. I placed an order to do the 150k service interval. I’m taking full advantage of the FCP lifetime fluids and parts. I am doing a complete fluid flush and brake service. Here is a list of what I ordered;

    • BMW 5W-30 Oil Change Kit
    • BMW Coolant/Antifreeze (2 Gallon)
    • BMW G1 Hypoid Differential Fluid (500mL) x2
    • BMW G2 Hypoid Differential Fluid (500mL) x2
    • BMW GA8HP45Z GA8HP70Z Automatic Transmission Service Kit
    • BMW Zimmermann Brake Kit
    • DOT 4 TYP 200 Brake Fluid (2 Liter)
    • BMW Air Filter
    • BMW Cabin Air Filter
    • BMW Fuel Filter
    • BMW Jack Pad

     

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    I did realize that the rear trailing arm is missing a rock guard. and the rear diff vibration damper is failing. I will have to order these as well.

    • BMW Vibration Absorber (40Hz) - Genuine BMW 33316798890
    • BMW LEFT CONTROL ARM COVER 6796137

     

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