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BMW E61 535d Sport Touring Review
On first driving the 2005 E61 BMW 535D M Sport Touring, your senses are deceived, especially after being used to petrol driven BMWs. The performance seemed to be lacking the edge that was expected. However, through continued use, you soon come to realise that it is the competence of this car that sanitises some of the sensations that may be felt in its petrol driven counterparts. The shape of the BMW E61 Touring... (posted by Nigel 1 year 52 days ago.)
On first driving the 2005 E61 BMW 535D M Sport Touring, your senses are deceived, especially after being used to petrol driven BMWs. The performance seemed to be lacking the edge that was expected. However, through continued use, you soon come to realise that it is the competence of this car that sanitises some of the sensations that may be felt in its petrol driven counterparts. The shape of the BMW E61 Touring... (posted by Nigel 1 year 52 days ago.)
Converting BMW Angel Eyes from Halogen to LED
BMW have been fitting Angel Eye lights to some models for over 10 years now. They are simply light rings around the outside of the headlamp which can be switched on independently of the headlight itself. They replace the more conventional side lamp. Angel Eyes are sometimes known as Corona Rings too. Until recently, BMW Angel Eye light rings have been illuminated using normal halogen headlamp bulbs. Each... (posted by Nigel 1 year 95 days ago.)
BMW have been fitting Angel Eye lights to some models for over 10 years now. They are simply light rings around the outside of the headlamp which can be switched on independently of the headlight itself. They replace the more conventional side lamp. Angel Eyes are sometimes known as Corona Rings too. Until recently, BMW Angel Eye light rings have been illuminated using normal halogen headlamp bulbs. Each... (posted by Nigel 1 year 95 days ago.)
Why Buy Genuine BMW Badges Instead of Fakes
Would you buy fake aftershave or perfume and expect it to smell like the genuine article? Would you buy a fake watch and expect it to keep time like an original watch? The answer to both of these questions is probably not. However, the same doesn't seem to apply to some BMW owners who buy fake BMW badges and expect them to look and last like a genuine badge would. Unfortunately, there is a large market for... (posted by Nigel 1 year 246 days ago.)
Would you buy fake aftershave or perfume and expect it to smell like the genuine article? Would you buy a fake watch and expect it to keep time like an original watch? The answer to both of these questions is probably not. However, the same doesn't seem to apply to some BMW owners who buy fake BMW badges and expect them to look and last like a genuine badge would. Unfortunately, there is a large market for... (posted by Nigel 1 year 246 days ago.)
How to Replace a BMW Bonnet or Boot Badge
Anyone who has owned a BMW for any length of time will know that the round BMW bonnet and boot badges do need replacing from time to time. Several things can happen to the badges. Most commonly, the lacquer starts to peel or blister making the badge look very untidy. To replace the badge, it is useful to know how it attaches They mostly fit in one of two ways. The vast majority of them have two prongs on the... (posted by Nigel 2 years 4 days ago.)
Anyone who has owned a BMW for any length of time will know that the round BMW bonnet and boot badges do need replacing from time to time. Several things can happen to the badges. Most commonly, the lacquer starts to peel or blister making the badge look very untidy. To replace the badge, it is useful to know how it attaches They mostly fit in one of two ways. The vast majority of them have two prongs on the... (posted by Nigel 2 years 4 days ago.)
How to Remove a BMW Gear Knob
The question I have been asked most consistently by my customers over the years is "how do I remove my original BMW gear knob?". The question is almost always asked about original BMW gear knobs for manual transmission BMWs made from 1982 up to the present date. These models all have gear knobs with the same type of fitting. Despite what many think, original BMW gear knobs are not screwed on or glued on. They are all a... (posted by Nigel 2 years 17 days ago.)
The question I have been asked most consistently by my customers over the years is "how do I remove my original BMW gear knob?". The question is almost always asked about original BMW gear knobs for manual transmission BMWs made from 1982 up to the present date. These models all have gear knobs with the same type of fitting. Despite what many think, original BMW gear knobs are not screwed on or glued on. They are all a... (posted by Nigel 2 years 17 days ago.)
BMW Blinds Versus Window Tinting
The summer is almost here again and its now the time that BMW owners are starting to think about keeping their little ones cool in the back of their BMW. Whilst air conditioning does this quite well, there is still the issue of how to prevent the harmful UV rays and heat caused by bright sunlight from harming our small passengers. In the past, it was common to have BMW rear windows tinted by a specialist tinting company.... (posted by Nigel 2 years 30 days ago.)
The summer is almost here again and its now the time that BMW owners are starting to think about keeping their little ones cool in the back of their BMW. Whilst air conditioning does this quite well, there is still the issue of how to prevent the harmful UV rays and heat caused by bright sunlight from harming our small passengers. In the past, it was common to have BMW rear windows tinted by a specialist tinting company.... (posted by Nigel 2 years 30 days ago.)
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