How can I tell if my 04 Facelift 3.0i mobile is Jet Black or Sapphire Black? Need a new bonnet and want to make sure it matches?

Edit: Sorry, just read whole post and it states locations.

it would seem my 03/2004 has the sensors on the valves, 04/2004 stopped using them.  >:(

Guys, think i have some leaky tyre valves, so done an web search and the view was my car wouldnt have tyre pressure sensors on the value, and therefore went to the tyre shop with the plan to swap out all 4 corners. Anyway, got to the shop, tyre off and low and behold, the valve had a sensor on it. I ...

Watching as also have the same issue.

Charger arrived today with comfort cable (eyelets).  From the above comments, the comfort cable should only be connected to the engine bay charging points, but how is this done with the eyelets.  Havent lifted bonnet yet.

Cheers guys, MXS5.0 ordered.

Guys, looking to buy a new battery charger to replace my 10yr old Halfords house sized charger. Looking to get a ctek one, but which one? Have searched on here, but couldn’t find anything recent. Also, I have the feeling, although may be mistaken, but you need a specific type of charger for a c ...

Guys, has anyone come across an aftermarket or even OEM replacement integrated sun visor?

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpar ... Id=51_3851

Mine are getting tatty and would ideally like to replace/repair.

Cheers guys, yep. Normally leave this to the garage, but going to do myself.  How long roughly should I leave the engine running before draining the oil, without scolding myself.

Aware these are sold, but would these have fitted an E53?

Ok, cheers guys.

Guys, my 04 3.0i needs an oil change and plan to do myself. EuroCarParts seem to also doing codes for cheap oil and therefore plan to get from them, unless find another deal. Anyway, I know there are different grade of oil and therefore considering I currently have a tapping hydronic lifter value ...

I carried out the same piece of work last week and removed the carrier unit, the lock handle, etc. multiple times and never came across that piece in the pic. 

[quote="cragglemiester"] Hi bud, i purchased the eonon ga7166s unit. It came with the harness needed to connect and run through the car. The new unit is a swap out affair with the original nav screen. I love it and took about an hour to install. Worth a look for the £300 i paid. They have a new ...

Cheers guys, apart from ebay, any recommendations on where to source as ebay sellers are selling each bolt for a few quid each!!!