New owner & question about first service items

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Blue Shadow
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BrianK wrote:
Blue Shadow wrote:You did the FAQs so you saw the link to m535i.org which has a section on the maintenance for these cars, do an Inspection II to the car, and common issues in their Buyers Guide and Maintenance Information.

Get that done and we'll talk.
I've been to m535i.org, but somehow missed the inspection part. That will do nicely. Thanks for pointing it out. The parts list grows.... From my unguided inspection thus far, I've got these parts on the "to order" list:
Well crap, we have us a member that searches and uses the information provided.

Welcome aboard.
C.R. Krieger
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Blue Shadow wrote:
BrianK wrote: I've been to m535i.org, but somehow missed the inspection part. That will do nicely. Thanks for pointing it out. The parts list grows.... From my unguided inspection thus far, I've got these parts on the "to order" list:
Well crap, we have us a member that searches and uses the information provided.

Welcome aboard.
Not only that, he writes in complete sentences and spells stuff right. We may never get a chance for the rites of initiation. :cry:
BrianK
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Post by BrianK »

Karl Grau wrote:You want Bosch WR9LS 'Silber' (silver) rather than platinum.

http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=88052
D'oh! I've already ordered the platinums. We've been running platinums on the race car without issue for ...

:: looks at M20 in need of rebuild... looks back at screen ::

... on second thought, maybe I should get the silvers.

Thanks wading through that parts list.
C.R. Krieger wrote:
Blue Shadow wrote:
BrianK wrote: I've been to m535i.org, but somehow missed the inspection part. That will do nicely. Thanks for pointing it out. The parts list grows.... From my unguided inspection thus far, I've got these parts on the "to order" list:
Well crap, we have us a member that searches and uses the information provided.

Welcome aboard.
Not only that, he writes in complete sentences and spells stuff right. We may never get a chance for the rites of initiation. :cry:
Aww shucks. :)

After going through the inspection process this weekend, I feel like I got less of a deal than I originally thought. Lots of issues with this car. Oh well... one step at a time. I'm going to make a project out of it. I have a feeling this board will be hearing a lot from me.
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