Fixed My SMG
05-15-2009, 07:22 AM
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Just an FYI to the high mileage SMG guys out there. My 04, 530 sport with SMG started leaking and wouldnt go in gear. The final culprit and repair was CLUTCH ACTUATOR....over a grand for the part, but Newport BMW really does it right! Gives you the discount, easy to work with and knowlegable. The thought of what the labor would have been at the dealer and paying retail for the part didnt sit well with me. Found a good CRAIGSLIST BMW specialist, met him, went to his shop, quized him and for 500 dollars including fixing the cup holder (part from Gary) new plugs and valve cover gasket (he supplied)...I am back on the road E-60 Style....If you want the name of the mechanic, pm me. He is in south florida and more than reasonable and knowledgable, as he worked for VISTA. 112k miles and runs like day one.....
South Florida has more BMW'S Per Capita than you would believe. LOL Dinner last night and in the lot was also a new M3, previous generation M3 convertible in light blue...Im talking about the early bird special!
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South Florida has more BMW'S Per Capita than you would believe. LOL Dinner last night and in the lot was also a new M3, previous generation M3 convertible in light blue...Im talking about the early bird special!
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05-15-2009, 07:56 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Glad you were able to get back on the road for reasonable $$. Knowing a good mechanic helps you sleep at night.
05-15-2009, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='879381' date='May 15 2009, 11:19 AM
Where in South Florida was this?
Funny how we each pulled up NOT related to each other!
05-15-2009, 11:29 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by mikerapp' post='879439' date='May 15 2009, 12:20 PM
Sawgrass mall Bahama Breeze.
Funny how we each pulled up NOT related to each other!
Funny how we each pulled up NOT related to each other!
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