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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Drivetrain, Tuning Modifications 04-08-2025, 05:58 PM
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Forum: Photos - Video - Build Threads 03-28-2025, 08:00 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 31,636
Posted By Mach550
Bert smith. They found that a wastegate actuator...

Bert smith. They found that a wastegate actuator is bad but also found an oil leak. Having them investigate that first, if it’s not a big charge I’m thinking about having them replace both actuators...
Forum: Photos - Video - Build Threads 03-22-2025, 09:51 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 31,636
Posted By Mach550
Cars in for some over boost limp codes, thinking...

Cars in for some over boost limp codes, thinking it might be the actuators but they seemed to actuate fine when I tested using ista, hoping its not going to be too pricey.

Dealer loaned me a...
Forum: iDrive, Audio, Bluetooth, Phone, Cameras, Electronics + Coding 03-19-2025, 12:43 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,454
Posted By Mach550
Need to test my wastegate actuators so I'm trying...

Need to test my wastegate actuators so I'm trying to track down how to get ista.I've had an obd ethernet adapter for years but never really needed to use it...
Forum: 2017+ BMW 5 Series (G30) General Discussions 01-27-2025, 11:23 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,436
Posted By Mach550
Plugs are easy, diy if you have the tools as the...

Plugs are easy, diy if you have the tools as the only hard part is moving intake stuff that's in the way.

https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1565199&page=4
Forum: Members Classifieds 11-29-2024, 07:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 289
Posted By Mach550
you know, I didn't even think about...

you know, I didn't even think about that...already busted so I'm going to test how difficult it is to remove the plate, hope it's not as brittle as the rest of the panel.
Forum: Members Classifieds 11-29-2024, 11:14 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 7,126
Posted By Mach550
pm'd you to see if you know its condition and...

pm'd you to see if you know its condition and price if any of the mounting points are missing? also do you have any photos? seeing different versions that either have m performance like mine or a...
Forum: Members Classifieds 11-29-2024, 10:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 289
Posted By Mach550
more like 450-600 new, the ones I found on ebay...

more like 450-600 new, the ones I found on ebay all had some sort of damage.

So there's two part numbers 11-14-8-602-047 is $250ish and 11-14-8-679-177 is $450ish ... I'm seeing now that one is...
Forum: Members Classifieds 11-28-2024, 07:40 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 7,126
Posted By Mach550
do you have an engine cover for the earlier model...

do you have an engine cover for the earlier model m550i?
Forum: Members Classifieds 11-28-2024, 03:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 289
Posted By Mach550
WTB: M550i Engine Cover

Was doing some cleaning under the hood. Tried to remove the cover and found that the plastic got pretty brittle. Anyone have one that still has all the mounting points/posts? Found a handful on ebay...
Forum: 2017+ BMW 5 Series (G30) General Discussions 10-03-2024, 09:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 917
Posted By Mach550
I've enjoyed my M550 for the past 5-6 years and...

I've enjoyed my M550 for the past 5-6 years and will likely be going the same route, just not sure if I'll want to go with the M60 or drop down a notch with the 6 cyl. Don't really need the power as...
Forum: 2017+ BMW 5 Series (G30) General Discussions 09-11-2024, 11:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 311
Posted By Mach550
Non-Responsive Massage Seats

Can't turn on the massage function using the buttons or the idrive menu. I see old posts about this, some that had no fix action, some that said a new module was needed. Does anyone know if there are...
Forum: General BMW News and Cars Discussion 09-06-2024, 08:40 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 64,782
Posted By Mach550
I wonder if the hood vents create a low pressure...

I wonder if the hood vents create a low pressure area in front of the intakes?
Forum: 2017+ BMW 5 Series (G30) General Discussions 08-16-2024, 08:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 429
Posted By Mach550
What I don't get is whenever I get a loaner the...

What I don't get is whenever I get a loaner the newer models all read the exact speed. I verified both using waze and speed radar signs on the side of the road. It's just my car always reads 2mph...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance - Break-in, Oil, Fluids, Servicing 08-13-2024, 08:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,389
Posted By Mach550
thanks for all the extra info!

thanks for all the extra info!
Forum: iDrive, Audio, Bluetooth, Phone, Cameras, Electronics + Coding 08-08-2024, 01:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,428
Posted By Mach550
Can't code that system out, need to purchase and...

Can't code that system out, need to purchase and replace the detonated system to bring it back to stock.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance - Break-in, Oil, Fluids, Servicing 08-08-2024, 12:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,389
Posted By Mach550
Oil Drain Hex Size

Decided to do oil changes in between the ones I do at the dealer. I've been searching the forums and googling today but I can't seem to find the actual hex size for the oil drain plug? All I can find...
Forum: Photos - Video - Build Threads 08-06-2024, 09:00 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 31,636
Posted By Mach550
Around 86k now, earlier this year I took it in...

Around 86k now, earlier this year I took it in for the jerky transmission feeling. Had me do a diff fluid flush and come back after a 1000 or so miles if still acting up. Took it back about a week...
Forum: 2017+ BMW 5 Series (G30) General Discussions 08-05-2024, 08:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,940
Posted By Mach550
I'm thinking this is a bigger BMW issue. My car...

I'm thinking this is a bigger BMW issue. My car is at service and got its third switch installed and I've had an X3 loaner that does the same thing in my garage. Pull in, turn the car off and as...
Forum: General X5 / X6 Topics 07-25-2024, 03:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 302
Posted By Mach550
Have the massage seats progressed or stayed the same?

Are the 24/25 model year X5 massage seats similar to my 2019 M550i?

I've been eyeing a change for a while but don't know if the massage seats are worth if they are pretty similar.
Forum: 2017+ BMW 5 Series (G30) General Discussions 07-19-2024, 12:48 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,667
Posted By Mach550
I'm actually having an issue with this tube...

I'm actually having an issue with this tube deciding it wanted to be geyser with a tiny stream until the pressure in the system lowers. vent tube tube right where the plastic tube meets the rubber...
Forum: 2017+ BMW 5 Series (G30) General Discussions 07-10-2024, 07:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,422
Posted By Mach550
Any good aftermarket wipers or stick wtih OEM?

I've been using OEM since new and was wondering if there have been any better offerings in the last year or so for aftermarket wipers?
Forum: General BMW News and Cars Discussion 07-10-2024, 07:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,177
Posted By Mach550
No issues here, I wouldn't try to push for a...

No issues here, I wouldn't try to push for a loaner for an oil change though. Would take me longer to drive home or to work than just sitting in the waiting room for the work to finish. I never have...
Forum: 2017+ BMW 5 Series (G30) General Discussions 07-09-2024, 12:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 675
Posted By Mach550
this ones better, less chance of damaging the...

this ones better, less chance of damaging the clips.

https://www.amazon.com/Glarks-Universal-Upholstery-Removal-Plier/dp/B07V1TR5VV/
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Drivetrain, Tuning Modifications 07-08-2024, 11:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,692
Posted By Mach550
doesn't the newest G30 basically have the M5...

doesn't the newest G30 basically have the M5 engine rather than the usual M550i version? S vs. N...
Forum: General BMW News and Cars Discussion 07-08-2024, 09:22 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 122,782
Posted By Mach550
I would have leased but didn't want to opt to pay...

I would have leased but didn't want to opt to pay for 20k miles a year. Majority of people working in bigger cities live 30+ miles away. I was putting 70-80 miles a day on my car until I moved closer...
Forum: General BMW M5 (G90 / G99) Discussion 06-28-2024, 09:10 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 31,753
Posted By Mach550
heard that they're not making a competition...

heard that they're not making a competition package, think they're saying this to avoid impacting standard M5 sales or think they'll copy the garbage XM and make a red label?
Forum: General BMW M5 (G90 / G99) Discussion 06-28-2024, 08:39 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 31,753
Posted By Mach550
Maybe pss' can't handle the weight? :bellyroll I...

Maybe pss' can't handle the weight? :bellyroll I was fully expecting this to use PS5S as oem
Forum: General BMW M5 (G90 / G99) Discussion 06-27-2024, 07:46 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 41,002
Posted By Mach550
that's one of my thoughts as all of these new...

that's one of my thoughts as all of these new vehicles get heavier and heavier, the way I drive would increase maintenance needs. Probably have you buying new brakes at each fluid flush and tires at...
Forum: General BMW M5 (G90 / G99) Discussion 06-27-2024, 07:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,673
Posted By Mach550
Wondering how many like myself chose the M550i to...

Wondering how many like myself chose the M550i to get 75-80 percent of the fun but with a ton more comfort. Now that the V8 is solely for the M5 we may need to see more luxury options at least for...
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