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by sapphireblack
Sat Apr 20, 2024 9:21 am
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 20
Views: 1912

Insurance

Insurance is beyond frustrating. Swinton advise that as i have changed wheels from OE 19 to 20, albeit they are X6 OE wheels, its a modification. This is one reason why I've stayed wth the NFU for so long. Their approach to this sort of thing is sensible. It brings into question, what the deal is wi...
by sapphireblack
Sat Apr 20, 2024 9:03 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: Windscreen washer jets
Replies: 7
Views: 81

Windscreen washer jets

I hope the tank isnt located where an E71s is. Had the osf wheel off, wing liner and trim and dropped the sill cover to access it. Got a bill in the £000s and a present of blue/white jelly like stuff. Galling when its only had BMW fluid in my years of ownership :x
by sapphireblack
Sat Apr 20, 2024 8:29 am
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 20
Views: 1912

Insurance

Just got my renewal offer for next month. £1226, if i stay with the NFU, who I've been with for ever. This will promp an alternative seach. Something i normally don't bother to do. Ridiculous money given the tiny mileage the car is used for. Not surprised but disappointed. Less than half the price ...
by sapphireblack
Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:52 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 20
Views: 1912

Insurance

Just got my renewal offer for next month. £1226, if i stay with the NFU, who I've been with for ever. This will promp an alternative seach. Something i normally don't bother to do. Ridiculous money given the tiny mileage the car is used for. Not surprised but disappointed.
by sapphireblack
Thu Apr 18, 2024 7:46 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: TIS
Replies: 4
Views: 103

TIS

Duly noted, thank you again. Go to be worth a punt at the price 8)
by sapphireblack
Thu Apr 18, 2024 5:53 am
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: TIS
Replies: 4
Views: 103

TIS

Thanks. This is where my scant tech knowledge trips me up. Thix looks to be what I'd like. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/116066021523?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=TrnVxQv9SLa&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=Pdt3tBmuQSq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY When asked ...
by sapphireblack
Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:32 am
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: TIS
Replies: 2
Views: 95

TIS

I'm grateful for that, thank you. Thats how i remembered it pretty much, but stage one squeezing and pulling the decor trim simply doesnt work on my car. In recalling i needed the equivalent of the "special tool, i have ordered some plastic spatulas designed for filler which should be thin enou...
by sapphireblack
Tue Apr 16, 2024 2:14 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: TIS
Replies: 2
Views: 95

TIS

Am i right in thinking there are still free versions for older vehicles? I've done it before but don't recall how to access foglight bulbs on an E71. YouTube has some tutorials, but they don't work on my car.
by sapphireblack
Tue Apr 16, 2024 2:14 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: TIS
Replies: 4
Views: 103

TIS

Am i right in thinking there are free versions for older vehicles? I've done it before but don't recall how to access foglight bulbs on an E71. YouTube has some tutorials, but they don't work on my car.
by sapphireblack
Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:47 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 X5 metal screeching sound (from suspension/rack) when I turn the steering wheel right.
Replies: 3
Views: 150

E53 X5 metal screeching sound (from suspension/rack) when I turn the steering wheel right.

On my old V8, the horrendous noise mine once generated was a seized alternator pulley. Hard turns strained everything to a point the belts were under huge pressure hence the really loud noise.
by sapphireblack
Sun Apr 07, 2024 7:48 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: I wonder what's under the bonnet of this?
Replies: 7
Views: 488

I wonder what's under the bonnet of this?

I'd love to know what it's capable of, unless its just a wannabe off roader.
by sapphireblack
Sun Apr 07, 2024 3:54 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: I wonder what's under the bonnet of this?
Replies: 7
Views: 488

I wonder what's under the bonnet of this?

With the modifications to the bonnet, I'd suspect some mods or even an engine swap?
by sapphireblack
Sun Apr 07, 2024 3:21 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: I wonder what's under the bonnet of this?
Replies: 7
Views: 488

I wonder what's under the bonnet of this?

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by sapphireblack
Wed Apr 03, 2024 12:56 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 20
Views: 1912

Insurance

Ice cars are paying for ev problems too thats why everybody's is going up there are not enough ev's about yet to cover the increased costs yet plus training and expensive equipment needs serious investment and somebody has to pay for that ..us the consumers :rofl: They need to make batteries repair...
by sapphireblack
Tue Apr 02, 2024 5:54 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Just joined up.
Replies: 16
Views: 1814

Just joined up.

rustyroger wrote: Mon Apr 01, 2024 6:01 pm
sapphireblack wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2024 8:08 am Hello from another man of Kent, or am i a Kentish man? I've never been sure who's definition is correct..
Supposedly if you were born east of the river Medway you are a Kentish Man. :o

Roger
I wuz born in londin. I'm merely a Kentish resident.