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JonMad wrote: Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:10 pm
Sundayjumper wrote: Sun Nov 10, 2019 7:15 pm The OV9 trophy haul today:

FIRST PLACE (Jon, novice under 1400cc class; 8th overall)

SECOND PLACE (Me, novice over 1400cc class; 11th overall)

8-)


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...where I first navigated for Steve...

Ah, I was wondering why four trophies :oops:
Is the navigator's smaller (Mrs.)? :?
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Both the First place ones are bigger.
Left over crest; tightens.
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mik wrote: Sun Nov 10, 2019 11:02 pm
McSwede wrote: Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:31 am A query for the OV9 hive mind. I just put new rear wheels/tyres on the M140i due to the wheels being out of shape. This was causing a vibration at motorway speeds.

What has become apparent since changing the wheel/tyres is that the vibration is still there at the same speeds. Anyone have any thoughts as to what it can be??

Fwiw, you feel none of the vibrations through the steering wheel, it's all though the bum Dyno.
Issue with the prop? Or a tyre with an internal (band) fault? :|

But before really suggesting that I'd watch them rebalancing and check the machine us set to dynamic as opposed to static, and that the last thing they do is spin them up and show all zeroes in terms of weights needed.
Thanks Mik. The rear wheels and tyres are brand new so will get them rebalanced to see if it's them but I'm highly sceptical. The previous ones were rebalanced twice by Kwik fit, once by BMW and once when the alignment was done and it still didn't go away.
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Stupid question but have you had the fronts checked / balanced as well ? Sometimes noises & vibrations can travel through the car and trick you into thinking they're coming from somewhere else.
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Sundayjumper wrote: Mon Nov 11, 2019 8:31 am Stupid question but have you had the fronts checked / balanced as well ? Sometimes noises & vibrations can travel through the car and trick you into thinking they're coming from somewhere else.
Good idea. I'll get all 4 done to be sure. Thanks
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Are the fronts/rears the same size? Try swapping them over?
Left over crest; tightens.
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McSwede wrote: Mon Nov 11, 2019 8:04 am
mik wrote: Sun Nov 10, 2019 11:02 pm
McSwede wrote: Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:31 am A query for the OV9 hive mind. I just put new rear wheels/tyres on the M140i due to the wheels being out of shape. This was causing a vibration at motorway speeds.

What has become apparent since changing the wheel/tyres is that the vibration is still there at the same speeds. Anyone have any thoughts as to what it can be??

Fwiw, you feel none of the vibrations through the steering wheel, it's all though the bum Dyno.
Issue with the prop? Or a tyre with an internal (band) fault? :|

But before really suggesting that I'd watch them rebalancing and check the machine us set to dynamic as opposed to static, and that the last thing they do is spin them up and show all zeroes in terms of weights needed.
Thanks Mik. The rear wheels and tyres are brand new so will get them rebalanced to see if it's them but I'm highly sceptical. The previous ones were rebalanced twice by Kwik fit, once by BMW and once when the alignment was done and it still didn't go away.
Did you get your alignment done by BMW?
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Sundayjumper wrote: Fri Nov 08, 2019 6:13 pm
Sundayjumper wrote: Fri Nov 08, 2019 1:23 pm The 5 is in for a service and has a broken rear spring. Will it be covered under warranty ? They're going to call me back...
Provisionally yes. But if it's not, it's £600 to supply & fit two rear springs. F-that, if it's not covered it's a perfect excuse to put some Eibachs on.
Update. They say my car doesn’t have an extended warranty. I’ve emailed them the paperwork that says otherwise.

They're going to call me back...
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JonMad wrote: Mon Nov 11, 2019 8:53 am Are the fronts/rears the same size? Try swapping them over?
No. Staggered set up.
Swervin_Mervin wrote: Mon Nov 11, 2019 9:32 am
McSwede wrote: Mon Nov 11, 2019 8:04 am
mik wrote: Sun Nov 10, 2019 11:02 pm

Issue with the prop? Or a tyre with an internal (band) fault? :|

But before really suggesting that I'd watch them rebalancing and check the machine us set to dynamic as opposed to static, and that the last thing they do is spin them up and show all zeroes in terms of weights needed.
Thanks Mik. The rear wheels and tyres are brand new so will get them rebalanced to see if it's them but I'm highly sceptical. The previous ones were rebalanced twice by Kwik fit, once by BMW and once when the alignment was done and it still didn't go away.
Did you get your alignment done by BMW?
No. Done elsewhere.
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McSwede wrote: Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:31 am A query for the OV9 hive mind. I just put new rear wheels/tyres on the M140i due to the wheels being out of shape. This was causing a vibration at motorway speeds.

What has become apparent since changing the wheel/tyres is that the vibration is still there at the same speeds. Anyone have any thoughts as to what it can be??

Fwiw, you feel none of the vibrations through the steering wheel, it's all though the bum Dyno.
Had something similar on my Navara turned out to be a worn propshaft joint, easy to test as you grab the prop and try and move it sideways and up/down in the planes it should not move through any wear in the UJ's shows up as movement. Looking at the parts for an M140i they have a propshaft coupler which may give the same effect.

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Combo eventually came back (after a few delays at the garage) and is in good health. MOT due early next month. Comtemplating some Corsa SXi or SRi Alloys to make it look a bit smarter.

Fitted Parking sensors to the L200 at the weekend. Please with the fit but I think the set I got don't like the Steel bumper they are fitted into so I'll have to get a replacement set (hard work is done though).
Tailgate will likely need paint according to the paintless dent removal chap. So it's going to my mates place for them to do at the end of the month.

Took the Scooby out yesterday as it was dry and I needed a step drill to fit the above sensors. The Cover kept it clean and the solar panel ensured that battery was still charged. It's still feeling fast, MOT is booked for the 25th along with a rear diff oil change, Engine oil/filter change and the crush waskers on the Turbo coolant lines.
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The 5 is back and I’m £499 lighter for a major service. Over £100 of that the micro filter.

The spring situation is sort of resolved - I have *one* new spring. It seems that if the customer is paying it’s very important to replace them as a pair for safety, but if it’s warranty work it’s absolutely fine to just do one.

Hmm.

I think I’ll put a set of Eibachs on anyway. The other spring will no doubt break at some point after the warranty expires.
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Many lols were had.

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Left over crest; tightens.
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Focus ST update: Sold
Couldn't really fault it other than the poor turning circle. WIll be missed. Bought 14.5, sold 10.2k almost 3 years later, happy with that.

The new purchase isn't that exciting but so much car for the money. Skoda Superb Exec 190. Similar money to Focus purchase incl. 2 years warranty and servicing. Should make the 80+ mile commute less painful. Pick up tomorrow all being well.
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Excellent 8-)
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