[Couper72]

I also completed a body work for my 3 GT. Got the rear spoiler wrapped in carbon fiber vinyl.

[quickdraw]

Really interested to know more about the results of RaceChip install. Do share where you got it from, how hard the installation was in reality and would you recommend it? It's the only thing I've been seriously considering but everyone says piggyback chips are not good for the engine.

Also is there any way for the chip to take advantage of your upgraded intake and exhaust?

[karan561]

Last night we had organised an all BMW Midnight Zombie drive to Lonavla & back;

[karan561]

Originally Posted by quickdraw

Really interested to know more about the results of RaceChip install. Do share where you got it from, how hard the installation was in reality and would you recommend it? It's the only thing I've been seriously considering but everyone says piggyback chips are not good for the engine.

Also is there any way for the chip to take advantage of your upgraded intake and exhaust?

Couper72 has got the RaceChip not me, i think you got confused

[karan561]

After the arrival of my new Fortuner i had not driven the BMW for a straight 25 days but today finally i took her out;



^ Parked at my office parking.

Even though it was a short drive but felt content

[karan561]

Service Update;

Surprisingly i forgot to update the thread of this service which i got done a few months back but anyway here goes;

This service was done @ 24,256 km at Navnit Motors.



The work included an oil change (5L), oil filer change, A/C microfilter change & general check up.





There was a rattle orignating from the rear right side of the seat which used to come only when someone sat, this was identified & sorted;



I did not get the washing done as surprisingly it was at an additional cost of a whopping Rs 2500, so i avoided that & instead soon after i got this done for Rs 560;

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ml#post4052106

Total cost was aprox INR 16,844/- (Incl. Taxes)

[karan561]

Freshly imported from Austria a very special power upgrade for the BMW is now underway



More details soon

[ecenandu]

Originally Posted by karan561

Freshly imported from Austria a very special power upgrade for the BMW is now underway

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More details soon

Awesome job, buddy. I like your approach being objective and trying maximum to avoid prejudices.

Saw your video as it came in my subscription box, you have got a good fan following on YouTube. Keep it up, nice to see good, quality videos coming from India. I believe your brother helps you with the videos, convey my regards to him as well.

[karan561]

Originally Posted by ecenandu

Awesome job, buddy. I like your approach being objective and trying maximum to avoid prejudices.
Saw your video as it came in my subscription box, you have got a good fan following on YouTube. Keep it up, nice to see good, quality videos coming from India. I believe your brother helps you with the videos, convey my regards to him as well.

Hey, sure i would & thanks for your appreciation.

Just opened a thread for the same;

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...ml#post4140232

[quickdraw]

Originally Posted by karan561

There was a rattle originating from the rear right side of the seat which used to come only when someone sat, this was identified & sorted;

Attachment 1601833

I had the exact same issue! Was it a squeaking like sound?

[karan561]

Originally Posted by quickdraw

I had the exact same issue! Was it a squeaking like sound?

Yes, it was a shrill squeak from the rear left seat / backrest. Used to only come when it was occupied.

But the good news is that its SOLVED

[karan561]

This VALENTINES DAY;











Final result;



Make the car feel special

[karan561]

Update;

I came back from a holiday earlier this week & started the car yesterday afer a couple of weeks & it threw up a service reminder. Seems the BMW will have to miss the upcoming TEAM-BHP sunday meet/drive;

[karan561]

Got the car serviced today;



Brake Fluid Change, bleeding;



Check Up / Inspection;



There was some issue with the front passenger power window, got it sorted



Lining up for a wash;



^ My boot is usually empty but this time you can see a protein supplement shaker and a bottle of water, that was my lunch as i spent the entire day today at the service centre

One of the most satisfying feelings in the world is watching your car being washed;



Work Done today was at Navnit, Andheri workshop & Total Bill was INR 3333/- (inclusive of taxes).

^ Not bad for a annual service

[ToyotaFan]

Originally Posted by karan561

Work Done today was at Navnit, Andheri workshop & Total Bill was INR 3333/- (inclusive of taxes).

^ Not bad for a annual service

Just 3k for an annual service for the 3 series. Am pretty sure we are missing a digit here if engine oil has also been changed in the service and not just an inspection. A 15k km oil change service for my Honda jazz cost me more than that at 3700. It's only my fortuner that has similar 4-5k charge for normal oil change service which I find very reasonable for a 25L vehicle. Am pretty sure for a BMW it might be 33,333 or thereabouts for an annual service.

Your car looks great and looks as good as new even after all these years. Nicely kept and a perfect companion to the fortuner. Considering the recent jump in the prices of performance variants of new car (for eg. The F pace 3.0) I feel your car is a gem and you will have a hard time looking for an upgrade.