Hong Kong E60 sub-Forum
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From: Hong Kong / UK Midlands
My Ride: 2004 March E60 530i, Titanium Silver with Black Dakota Leather, Style 124 18" Alloy, Active Steering, Adaptive headlights, Auto-Dim Int+Folding Ext Mirrors, Auto Aircon Advanced, Brushed Aluminium Trim, CD Changer, Comfort Seats, De-Chrome, Dynamic Drive, Electric Glass Sun Roof, Graduate Tinted Windscreen, Heated Front Seats, Natvigation Professional, Sport Steering wheel, Sun Protection Glass, TV function
Btw, do u guys hv squeaky noise (like leather rubbing against plastic) coming from this area? Mine is getting worse. Wonder if there's something I can DIY to fix the noise. Hate bringing it all the way to Chai Wan.
Thanks
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Do a search on the forum. There has been some suggestions on spraying a little amount of WD-40 within the gaps which will get rid of the noise. I did that and it worked ok, so as the door seals.
But I was too greedy and over does so my car is now full of WD-40 smell.
So be careful on that.
Thanks
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Do a search on the forum. There has been some suggestions on spraying a little amount of WD-40 within the gaps which will get rid of the noise. I did that and it worked ok, so as the door seals.
But I was too greedy and over does so my car is now full of WD-40 smell.
So be careful on that.
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Hello Mario, how's it hanging in Gr Britain? I bet it's quite cold there now. I hv WD40, but like u said due to its smell, Im hesitant in applying it just yet. Im hoping to find an alternate solution, it will be my last resort (maybe the dealer is my last resort).
Btw guys, the RF Dunlops really have no grip. The other day I was driving home on the usual twisty but fun Island Road. The surface was a bit damp, I felt the car slid sideways when I pulled a fast corner. Scary.
Btw guys, the RF Dunlops really have no grip. The other day I was driving home on the usual twisty but fun Island Road. The surface was a bit damp, I felt the car slid sideways when I pulled a fast corner. Scary.
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From: Hong Kong
My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Hello Mario, how's it hanging in Gr Britain? I bet it's quite cold there now. I hv WD40, but like u said due to its smell, Im hesitant in applying it just yet. Im hoping to find an alternate solution, it will be my last resort (maybe the dealer is my last resort).
Btw guys, the RF Dunlops really have no grip. The other day I was driving home on the usual twisty but fun Island Road. The surface was a bit damp, I felt the car slid sideways when I pulled a fast corner. Scary.
Btw guys, the RF Dunlops really have no grip. The other day I was driving home on the usual twisty but fun Island Road. The surface was a bit damp, I felt the car slid sideways when I pulled a fast corner. Scary.
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From: So Cal, USA
My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='233501' date='Feb 2 2006, 07:45 AM
Hey Bun try slowing down, I know you drive fast. Plus Dunlop is not really that good on wet.
Hes trying to be like his neighbors Nice yellow car...
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From: Hong Kong
My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
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From: Hong Kong
My E60 523i engine fault light came on this evening, the engine felt like its going to stall when its rev's at around 600-700rpm :'( I called BMW Service, they'd organized a toll truck and tolled my vehicle to MTW (Kowloon) service center. The toll truck guy reckon there is a fault with the engine management chip. 
I only have 9550 km
I only have 9550 km
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Originally Posted by sliu_uu' post='234035' date='Feb 3 2006, 09:22 PM
My E60 523i engine fault light came on this evening, the engine felt like its going to stall when its rev's at around 600-700rpm :'( I called BMW Service, they'd organized a toll truck and tolled my vehicle to MTW (Kowloon) service center. The toll truck guy reckon there is a fault with the engine management chip. I only have 9550 km
I only have 9550 km . Hope the cpu will soon be fixed. BTW, I think is the fuel & air mix problem at low rev. (It's control by the chip)
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I had similar problem b4. The idle RPM was too low (around 500rpm only). Engine stalled a few times and needed restart. But engine default light didnt come on. The dealer tuned up my idle rpm to 7-800 rpm then the problem went away for good.
Hey Sam, time to think about a MOD chip instead !
Hey Sam, time to think about a MOD chip instead !
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Originally Posted by Bunbun' post='234104' date='Feb 3 2006, 11:58 PM
I had similar problem b4. The idle RPM was too low (around 500rpm only). Engine stalled a few times and needed restart. But engine default light didnt come on. The dealer tuned up my idle rpm to 7-800 rpm then the problem went away for good.
Hey Sam, time to think about a MOD chip instead !
Hey Sam, time to think about a MOD chip instead !
the engine light came on after I put on D to drive it out the driveway the car its now at MTW, I'll call them in the morning to find out more The MOD chip sounds like a great idea
unfortunately this void the warranty... this car had been back in MTW for 3 times since I had it :thumbsdown: . This really worries me :'(
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From: Hong Kong
My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
I sometimes get this shrudder when my car is about to stop, happen around 3 times and I got 7000km on mine. Engine fault light didn't come on thought, I have my finger cross now.