Diagnostic challenge of the day.......

Z4-VILLA · 03-29-2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by tekmoe

Damn bro, how many miles were on her when you bought it? Any plans on getting the Inspection 2 done? I'd be most concerned about the valves not being in spec. You can do the other stuff such as differential and transmission fluid pretty easily if you have 4 jack stands and a low profile jack.

she had 24k

Z4-VILLA · 03-29-2011, 10:13 AM

i think im gonna buy a peake reader instead of using the generic stuff

tekmoe · 03-29-2011, 10:14 AM

So Inspection 1 was most likely done right before you bought it I assume. Why have you not done Inspection 2?

Z4-VILLA · 03-29-2011, 10:16 AM

inspection 2 as i was told was done when i bought it in at 50k
now look at that plug....lol
im gonna do everything myself going to the dealer is a waste

Z4-VILLA · 03-29-2011, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Z4-Villalona

its clear to me that bmw service is garbage and they need to have someone constantly watching over their shoulders.....
I mean even though they came to my rescue and gave me 40 hours worth of dealer service time this was only spent fixing the airbag light and bmw assist...I have the whole write up some where with pics of the print outs....
almost every dealership is garbage...
the cars however are awesome.....

seriously that is not a 3k old plug

tekmoe · 03-29-2011, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Z4-Villalona

inspection 2 as i was told was done when i bought it in at 50k
now look at that plug....lol
im gonna do everything myself going to the dealer is a waste

Ah man that's a bummer! I agree with you though. I know I won't be taking mine to a dealership, only to a reputable independent shop. And even then I'm only going to have the services performed that I am not capable of doing myself such as checking the valve clearances.

3002 tii · 03-29-2011, 10:43 AM

Hit up Motorcepts in Richmond Hill. Ask for Leo and tell him Dan with the Z4 referred u. They offer rock bottom pricing, and top notch bmw indy service. You won't be dissapointed. They know our motors really well.

Z4-VILLA · 03-29-2011, 01:59 PM

just got back from bio chem class....fml ok im gonna call them
thanks

Z4-VILLA · 03-29-2011, 03:58 PM

ok im back from motorcepts....Dan thanks so much for the referral Leo spoke ///M....i was so relieved....I felt so on the up and up that i washed my car today.....really
it goes in Monday....

Im doing the following.....
OEM CLUTCH
OEM FLYWHEEL
AS SSK
EURO HEADERS
UUC POLYURETHANE MOTOR MOUNTS
VALVE ADJUSTMENT
SS BRAKE LINES
SOFTWARE

Z4-VILLA · 03-29-2011, 04:00 PM

He Confirmed That The Reason Why The Car Was Cutting At 2.5k Was Because The Clutch Was Slipping So Bad The Dme Was Countering The Negative Effects By Cutting Power....word

3002 tii · 03-30-2011, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Z4-Villalona

ok im back from motorcepts....Dan thanks so much for the referral Leo spoke ///M....i was so relieved....I felt so on the up and up that i washed my car today.....really
it goes in Monday....

Im doing the following.....
OEM CLUTCH
OEM FLYWHEEL
AS SSK
EURO HEADERS
UUC POLYURETHANE MOTOR MOUNTS
VALVE ADJUSTMENT
SS BRAKE LINES
SOFTWARE

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Originally Posted by Z4-Villalona

He Confirmed That The Reason Why The Car Was Cutting At 2.5k Was Because The Clutch Was Slipping So Bad The Dme Was Countering The Negative Effects By Cutting Power....word

I'm really glad it worked out man. I trust Leo the most and I'm sure he gave you great pricing. Leo is the reason why owning/modding a BMW is so affordable. Let us know how it turns out!

inTgr8r · 03-30-2011, 09:59 AM

There is nothing better than having an indie tech that you can trust.

Finnegan · 03-30-2011, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

There is nothing better than having an indie tech that you can trust.

Z4-VILLA · 03-30-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubbedown

I'm really glad it worked out man. I trust Leo the most and I'm sure he gave you great pricing. Leo is the reason why owning/modding a BMW is so affordable. Let us know how it turns out!

the thought of naming my first born LEO crossed my mind...

fr8tdog · 03-30-2011, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Z4-Villalona

the thought of naming my first born LEO crossed my mind...

Congrats man!!! happy to see you taken care of. if that was your baby in the pic on your M jacket thread...congrats to that as well.. Beautiful baby! My 3 year old daughter makes everything thing seem small

Z4-VILLA · 04-02-2011, 10:12 AM

no not my baby but one day!

3002 tii · 04-02-2011, 07:25 PM

Btw stopped by Leo's today, he mentioned your car - said your clutch was non-existent!!! lol

Z4-VILLA · 04-02-2011, 09:53 PM

yeah I think I left it on the 95 southbound somewhere in the carolinas ....lol

Z4-VILLA · 04-02-2011, 09:54 PM

once everything gets fixed and modified I will definitely be able to hang out with you guys in jersey

3002 tii · 04-08-2011, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Z4-Villalona

once everything gets fixed and modified I will definitely be able to hang out with you guys in jersey

Good stuff, you get your car back yet?

Z4-VILLA · 04-08-2011, 11:50 AM

the car is 100 percent...as long I live in NYC...the car will only be touched by LEO....hands down.....no discussion.

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03-29-2011, 10:14 AM	#25
tekmoe Captain 55 Rep 844 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	So Inspection 1 was most likely done right before you bought it I assume. Why have you not done Inspection 2?
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Z4-VILLA Banned 111 Rep 2,460 Posts Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified iTrader: (0)	inspection 2 as i was told was done when i bought it in at 50k now look at that plug....lol im gonna do everything myself going to the dealer is a waste
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03-29-2011, 10:43 AM	#29
3002 tii Lieutenant General 2282 Rep 12,565 Posts Drives: Z4 M, X5, GX460 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (99) Garage List F15 X5 xDrive35i [8.75] E86 Z4 M [10.00] F10 550i (Retired) [9.17] F25 X3 xDrive35i (R ... [9.43] E82 135is (Retired) [9.50] E85 Z4 M (Retired) [9.41] E90 328i xDrive (Re ... [9.25] E86 Z4 3.0si (Retired) [9.22]	Hit up Motorcepts in Richmond Hill. Ask for Leo and tell him Dan with the Z4 referred u. They offer rock bottom pricing, and top notch bmw indy service. You won't be dissapointed. They know our motors really well. __________________ Follow for latest mods
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Z4-VILLA Banned 111 Rep 2,460 Posts Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified iTrader: (0)	ok im back from motorcepts....Dan thanks so much for the referral Leo spoke ///M....i was so relieved....I felt so on the up and up that i washed my car today.....really it goes in Monday.... Im doing the following..... OEM CLUTCH OEM FLYWHEEL AS SSK EURO HEADERS UUC POLYURETHANE MOTOR MOUNTS VALVE ADJUSTMENT SS BRAKE LINES SOFTWARE
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Z4-VILLA Banned 111 Rep 2,460 Posts Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified iTrader: (0)	He Confirmed That The Reason Why The Car Was Cutting At 2.5k Was Because The Clutch Was Slipping So Bad The Dme Was Countering The Negative Effects By Cutting Power....word
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3002 tii Lieutenant General 2282 Rep 12,565 Posts Drives: Z4 M, X5, GX460 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (99) Garage List F15 X5 xDrive35i [8.75] E86 Z4 M [10.00] F10 550i (Retired) [9.17] F25 X3 xDrive35i (R ... [9.43] E82 135is (Retired) [9.50] E85 Z4 M (Retired) [9.41] E90 328i xDrive (Re ... [9.25] E86 Z4 3.0si (Retired) [9.22]	Btw stopped by Leo's today, he mentioned your car - said your clutch was non-existent!!! lol __________________ Follow for latest mods
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Z4-VILLA Banned 111 Rep 2,460 Posts Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified iTrader: (0)	yeah I think I left it on the 95 southbound somewhere in the carolinas ....lol
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