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Forum: Coupe and Convertible General Discussion

06-15-2018, 02:32 PM

Replies: 4

Water pump is done?

Views: 1,356

Posted By yakuza70

My FIRST water pump went out at 55,000 miles. Had...

My FIRST water pump went out at 55,000 miles. Had the engine temp warning and went into limp mode. My SECOND water pump went out at 77,000 miles (two years and one day after the first) and the only...

Forum: Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In) / Servicing / Warranty

05-26-2018, 10:51 AM

Replies: 9

Preemptive water pump replacement?

Views: 2,948

Posted By yakuza70

I just had my SECOND water pump replaced and I'm...

I just had my SECOND water pump replaced and I'm just under 79,000 miles. First one went out at 55,000 miles. Anyone know why the water pumps seem to be so fragile?

Forum: Coupe and Convertible General Discussion

01-01-2018, 10:59 AM

Replies: 12

I became a statistic...

Views: 2,561

Posted By yakuza70

Unfortunately, sounds like the water pump. Mine...

Unfortunately, sounds like the water pump. Mine went out at 53k. Luckily, I was about 1/4 mile from my shop so, after letting the car cool down for about an hour, I was able to limp straight there. ...

Forum: Detailing / Washing / Waxing / Cosmetic Maintenance

09-02-2017, 09:46 AM

Replies: 48

What Can I Do for You?

Views: 23,173

Posted By yakuza70

I have an interior question - specifically the...

I have an interior question - specifically the leather on the steering wheel. It's become very smooth and tacky after 6+ years. I realize it's the oils/dirt from my hands. I clean it with a wet...

Forum: 135i Turbo Engine (N54 / N55), Exhaust and Drivetrain Modifications

12-28-2016, 11:58 PM

Replies: 112

Sticky: DCT delay fixed

Views: 107,527

Posted By yakuza70

I drove a manual transmission for over 20 years...

I drove a manual transmission for over 20 years before my 135 with the DCT so I know that there's some delay/hesitation on a manual. However, the DCT lag that people are talking about is a hesitation...

Forum: 135i Turbo Engine (N54 / N55), Exhaust and Drivetrain Modifications

12-28-2016, 12:43 PM

Replies: 112

Sticky: DCT delay fixed

Views: 107,527

Posted By yakuza70

Thought I'd give an update: I've heard some say...

Thought I'd give an update: I've heard some say the throttle hesitation/lag comes back after a while but I got the software update in July (over five months ago) and there's still no signs of the...

Forum: Coupe and Convertible General Discussion

12-28-2016, 12:38 PM

Replies: 15

Water pump failure (story time!)

Views: 5,957

Posted By yakuza70

My water pump failed on my 2011 135i at about...

My water pump failed on my 2011 135i at about 63,000 miles. Stranded me on my way home from work but I was fortunate to be less than a mile away from my local independent BMW shop. I let the engine...

Forum: Coupe and Convertible General Discussion

08-28-2016, 09:52 AM

Replies: 20

Why do BMW drivers get the rap for being assholes? Maybe because we are...

Views: 6,928

Posted By yakuza70

I bought my first BMW three years ago (135i)...

I bought my first BMW three years ago (135i) after driving mostly Japanese cars for almost 30 years. I was fully aware of the BMW stereotype when I bought the car but I'm not sure if I'm just hyper...

Forum: The Sports Lounge

08-23-2016, 06:43 PM

Replies: 20

2016 Fantasy Football Team Names?

Views: 27,839

Posted By yakuza70

Still haven't thought of a new name for my team....

Still haven't thought of a new name for my team. I've been using the 49ers head coach as a source for a name but they've had three different head coaches in the past three years. Last two team names...

Forum: 135i Turbo Engine (N54 / N55), Exhaust and Drivetrain Modifications

07-21-2016, 06:05 PM

Replies: 112

Sticky: DCT delay fixed

Views: 107,527

Posted By yakuza70

I specifically told them I wanted the SIB...

I specifically told them I wanted the SIB 12-15-14 and he wrote it down on the order sheet to be installed. When I picked my car up he said I got the most up to date DME - even more recent than the...

Forum: 135i Turbo Engine (N54 / N55), Exhaust and Drivetrain Modifications

07-21-2016, 11:06 AM

Replies: 112

Sticky: DCT delay fixed

Views: 107,527

Posted By yakuza70

I just got the latest DME update and the throttle...

I just got the latest DME update and the throttle hesitation is now totally gone!

I was resigned to just living with it until I tried to turn onto a busy street from my complex driveway and my...

Forum: Coupe and Convertible General Discussion

06-11-2016, 10:02 AM

Replies: 6

Passenger Seatbelt Alert

Views: 1,682

Posted By yakuza70

I just spent $1000+ on a new water pump three...

I just spent $1000+ on a new water pump three weeks ago. How much is it to get a new seat sensor? Grrr!

Forum: Coupe and Convertible General Discussion

06-11-2016, 08:48 AM

Replies: 6

Passenger Seatbelt Alert

Views: 1,682

Posted By yakuza70

Passenger Seatbelt Alert

In the past few weeks, my car seems to think there's a child sitting in my front passenger seat so the "fasten seat belt" alarm goes off about a minute after I start driving even though the seat is...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussions Board

05-31-2016, 07:14 PM

Replies: 140

Poll: What's your house worth?

Views: 146,059

Posted By yakuza70

Exactly! It's the same when I see polls about...

Exactly! It's the same when I see polls about salary. I have a 692 square foot, 1 bedroom condo and an identical unit above me went for $500,000 but that's the S.F. Bay Area housing market for you!

Forum: Off-Topic Discussions Board

05-04-2016, 07:18 PM

Replies: 18

Dash Cam recommendations? (I know - not very OT)

Views: 18,896

Posted By yakuza70

I have an older model BlackVue dashcam but it's...

I have an older model BlackVue dashcam but it's been very reliable, running every day for the past three years - no problems whatsoever. BlackVue has newer models that have two dashcams now, one for...

Forum: Detailing / Washing / Waxing / Cosmetic Maintenance

04-22-2016, 10:02 PM

Replies: 15

Cleaned Glass But Still Not Super Clean!

Views: 7,093

Posted By yakuza70

I never use microfiber to clean windows as I find...

I never use microfiber to clean windows as I find they tend to leave a lot of lint and/or leave streaks. I always use two clean cotton towels: one to apply glass cleaner (I prefer Invisible Glass...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussions Board

03-19-2016, 07:29 PM

Replies: 981

Ask an Asian anything? LOL

Views: 963,673

Posted By yakuza70

I know some of you would not consider NASCAR a...

I know some of you would not consider NASCAR a motorsport but Kyle Larson was rookie of the year recently and he's half Japanese (from Elk Grove, CA). Does that count?

Forum: Off-Topic Discussions Board

03-17-2016, 06:55 PM

Replies: 981

Ask an Asian anything? LOL

Views: 963,673

Posted By yakuza70

Actually, with Japanese Americans, the...

Actually, with Japanese Americans, the out-marriage rate is very high (I'm a 4th Generation Japanese American). In fact, most of my Japanese family and friends have married non-Japanese. I'm also a...

Forum: Photography/Videography

02-28-2016, 06:47 PM

Replies: 54

looking for advice on DSLR purchase

Views: 70,497

Posted By yakuza70

The Sony A6000 would be a good choice for what...

The Sony A6000 would be a good choice for what you want to shoot. Sony has really been producing impressive, if not ground-breaking, cameras in the past 3-4 years, including the A6000. I've shot...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussions Board

02-07-2016, 11:01 AM

Replies: 200

Do you have a side job?

Views: 213,969

Posted By yakuza70

How about being an Uber or Lyft driver? Our night...

How about being an Uber or Lyft driver? Our night custodian does this in the morning/afternoons before he come into work and claims to take in $400-$500 a week.

Forum: Wheels & Tires Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-18-2016, 06:53 PM

Replies: 11

replacing runflats

Views: 3,471

Posted By yakuza70

I just put on Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3s and the...

I just put on Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3s and the difference in handling and especially ride is significantly better. I know most like PSS but my car is my daily driver and I encounter near or below...

Forum: Coupe and Convertible General Discussion

12-15-2015, 08:18 PM

Replies: 53

DCT hesitation / transmission software problem

Views: 13,445

Posted By yakuza70

Does anyone know if an independent BMW garage can...

Does anyone know if an independent BMW garage can install software updates like this one?

Forum: Off-Topic Discussions Board

11-10-2015, 08:09 PM

Replies: 9

Teaching Mom to use a Chromebook

Views: 11,436

Posted By yakuza70

I got my mom an iPad about four years ago when...

I got my mom an iPad about four years ago when she was 72. When I told her I was going to get her a tablet, she was very against it saying she would never use it and it's too expensive. I got it for...

Forum: Coupe and Convertible General Discussion

10-14-2015, 07:47 PM

Replies: 16

Dashboard creaking drives me mental

Views: 6,568

Posted By yakuza70

Rattles can absolutely drive you crazy! I thought...

Rattles can absolutely drive you crazy! I thought I had the infamous A-pillar rattle. I took apart the interior trip, put soft pieces of foam all over the place and silicone sprayed the area -...

Forum: Coupe and Convertible General Discussion

09-19-2015, 08:53 PM

Replies: 24

New 135is owner

Views: 3,999

Posted By yakuza70

Love the white exterior and black interior - the...

Love the white exterior and black interior - the "Stormtrooper" look!

Forum: Coupe and Convertible General Discussion

09-05-2015, 11:00 AM

Replies: 24

2011 135 Bluetooth Music Streaming

Views: 13,456

Posted By yakuza70

Sound quality is OK but it is bluetooth so my...

Sound quality is OK but it is bluetooth so my expectations are too high since I listen mostly to podcasts (hey, it's the only time I have to study/research fantasy football via podcasts!). I would...

Forum: Coupe and Convertible General Discussion

09-05-2015, 09:59 AM

Replies: 24

2011 135 Bluetooth Music Streaming

Views: 13,456

Posted By yakuza70

I also have a 2011 135i and have used a wireless...

I also have a 2011 135i and have used a wireless bluetooth receiver connected to the iPod/iPhone cable (y-connector with minijack and usb) under the armrest. Basically, I get all the connectivity and...

Forum: The Sports Lounge

08-24-2015, 09:48 PM

Replies: 56

NFL 49er's - Jarryd Hayne

Views: 79,409

Posted By yakuza70

I was very skeptical of Hayne when I first heard...

I was very skeptical of Hayne when I first heard he was trying out for the 49ers. My first thought was he's going to get overmatched and clocked by some linebacker. He's totally proven me wrong!
...

Forum: Photography/Videography

08-17-2015, 10:05 AM

Replies: 20

5DsR resolution vs. 7D MkII

Views: 39,533

Posted By yakuza70

Seems like a good argument to move up to full...

Seems like a good argument to move up to full frame from a crop sensor!

Forum: Off-Topic Discussions Board

08-17-2015, 10:03 AM

Replies: 70

Any thoughts on 2lb 12" Macbook w/ Retina for $1299?

Views: 59,013

Posted By yakuza70

If it's a NEED at this time not a want, then I...

If it's a NEED at this time not a want, then I say go for it. The new Macbook is a beautiful machine but keep in mind it has only ONE connector (USB type C). You need to buy an $80 adapter to connect...

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