DIY> Clean your car leather with Leather Master
June 20, 2010 – 4:38 pm | No Comment

Leather Master is one of the best leather cleaning brand on the market. They also have alcantara cleaning products, but for this DIY, we are going to focus on the automotive leather. Their products are …

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DIY > Fix your door actuator (E36 and others)
January 15, 2009 – 6:51 pm | No Comment
DIY > Fix your door actuator (E36 and others)

Applicable to 4 Door
and 2 Door BMW’s.
Tools Necessary:
T-20 Torx Wrench
T-27 Torx Wrench
Flathead Screwdriver
Pliers
1. Remove door panel.
2. Peel back vapor barrier.
3. Remove inside door handle (Use T-20 for this) Pull back and out to remove handle …

LIB > Drivebelt route (E36 M3)
January 15, 2009 – 6:39 pm | No Comment
LIB > Drivebelt route (E36 M3)

Very useful information below, especially when you want to change them yourself. The blue belt is present when you do have Air Conditioning only.

LIB > Official BMW Performance video (Niiiice)
January 14, 2009 – 11:31 pm | No Comment

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DIY > Fix Stiff/Hard Handle in 30 sec
January 14, 2009 – 8:30 pm | One Comment

Very nice fix, you do not necessarly need to change the motor, in most cases you don’t.
Here is a 30 sec fix, priceless! Thanks mate for sharing that with us.
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LIB > BMW M3 (Last 3 generations) gas consumption comparison
January 14, 2009 – 8:18 pm | No Comment

There you go, gives a nice idea of fuel consumption for those M3.
Download link (135Kb)

LIB > Z4 technical specs (2009 US models)
January 14, 2009 – 8:05 pm | No Comment
LIB > Z4 technical specs (2009 US models)

There you go. Official BMW documentation for the US models Z4.
Download link (50 Kb)

LIB > Power Train:Clutch Assembly M3 Recall (US)
January 14, 2009 – 1:29 pm | No Comment

Here is a recent recall from BMW affecting 2008-2009 M3
BMW IS RECALLING 2,500 MY 2008-2009 M3 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH AN OPTIONAL DOUBLE CLUTCH
TRANSMISSION. THE PROBLEM INVOLVES THE DOUBLE CLUTCH GEARBOX. IN A SITUATION OF RAPID …

LIB > All BMW models 1928-2008
January 14, 2009 – 1:17 pm | No Comment

There you go, a nice document from BMW that details all models from 1928.
Enjoy
Download link (1 MB)

FUN > Lingerie show in a BMW dealership :-)
January 14, 2009 – 1:14 am | No Comment

A bit unusual isn’t? Seems to be in Poland. Stop touching those brand new cars you bloody…girls!
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DIY > Change bulbs on a E9x
January 14, 2009 – 12:35 am | No Comment

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s4.addParam(“allowfullscreen”,”true”);
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s4.addVariable(“width”,”440″);
s4.addVariable(“file”,”http://www.bmw-planet.com/lib/E92AngelBulbs.flv”);
s4.addVariable(“image”,”http://www.bmw-planet.com/lib/E92AngelBulbs.jpg”);
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FUN > 2 models and a Z4
January 13, 2009 – 11:52 pm | No Comment

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s5.addParam(“allowscriptaccess”,”always”);
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LIB > Voice control user guide
January 13, 2009 – 8:50 pm | No Comment

Another user guide for those who might have lost theirs.
Enjoy
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