DIY > Pixel repair for BMW e39
May 30, 2011 – 4:47 am | No Comment

Handy DIY here, but still, this requires some experience and electronic knowledge. You have been warned.
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DIY > Convertible Top Interior Trim Flap Repair (E46)
January 16, 2009 – 2:12 am | No Comment
DIY > Convertible Top Interior Trim Flap Repair (E46)

Background:
My wife and I purchased our 2001 BMW 330ci Convertible (sport/premium/HID) in July 2007. At some point approximately 3 months after owning the vehicle, we noticed that the rear passenger’s side flap of interior trim …

LIB > BMW Paint/Color Codes
January 15, 2009 – 11:56 pm | One Comment
LIB > BMW Paint/Color Codes

There you go a very nice list of OEM paint codes, useful when you need to order some paint. The list might not be complete though, we are trying to find more…
Also remember that “blau” …

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
LIB > Official BMW Performance video (Niiiice)

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var s1 = new SWFObject(“http://www.bmw-planet.com/wp-content/plugins/flv-embed/flvplayer.swf”,”player1″,”450″,”370″,”7″);
s1.addParam(“wmode”,”transparent”);
s1.addParam(“allowscriptaccess”,”always”);
s1.addParam(“allowfullscreen”,”true”);
s1.addVariable(“height”,”370″);
s1.addVariable(“width”,”450″);
s1.addVariable(“file”,”http://www.bmw-planet.com/lib/bmwperf.flv”);
s1.addVariable(“image”,”http://www.bmw-planet.com/lib/bmwperf.jpg”);
s1.addVariable(“backcolor”,”0xFF0000″);
s1.addVariable(“frontcolor”,”0xFFFFFF”);
s1.addVariable(“logo”,”http://www.bmw-planet.com/images/admintag.jpg”);
s1.addVariable(“link”,”http://www.bmw-planet.com/lib/bmwperf.flv”);
s1.addVariable(“showstop”,”true”);
s1.write(“player1″);