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Purchasing a high-mileage E400d. Unwise decision?
bvlenci replied to Screwdriver_1's topic in General Discussions
What aspects of an MB warranty do you think make it superior than a JLR main dealer? -
Please provide the year of the automobile in question.
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Possibly contains some information https://www.automobile-catalog.com/make/mercedes-benz/r-129/sl_r-129/1996.html#gsc.tab=0
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Mercedes CL vs Bentley Continental GT
bvlenci replied to Howard_silver's topic in General Discussions
Have you ever resided within a 75-mile radius of Crewe? What mileage and driving conditions do you anticipate for your new Muse? While it may not directly address the test question, it will contribute to shaping the responses. -
Mercedes CL vs Bentley Continental GT
bvlenci replied to Howard_silver's topic in General Discussions
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Mercedes CL vs Bentley Continental GT
bvlenci replied to Howard_silver's topic in General Discussions
Only if you compare a 2012 model to another 2012 model. (In terms of price) After 60,000 kilometres, the cost comparison is £20,000 vs £30,000. The CL63 costs £25,000. The CL is a dependable and cost-effective option that is efficient to use, but does it have sufficient pulling power? Is the Bentley Continental the appropriate statement to make? -
Mercedes CL vs Bentley Continental GT
bvlenci replied to Howard_silver's topic in General Discussions
Clearing throat You may also want to consider dependability, maintenance expenses, and towing capacity. Suggestion -
A 2008 1.6 Clubman Cooper located in Bristol, UK.
bvlenci replied to ianwh4's topic in General Discussions
Ensure that you adhere to the guidance provided and only use authentic BMW components or FAI TC and Pierburg products obtained directly from authorised sources. Counterfeit items are of inferior quality and should be avoided. -
Perform a steam cleaning service in Ashford, Kent.
bvlenci replied to PixelMaster's topic in General Discussions
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Perform a steam cleaning service in Ashford, Kent.
bvlenci replied to PixelMaster's topic in General Discussions
Last year, I made the decision to use a high-pressure water jet to clean the underneath of my vehicle and repair small areas of rust on the subframes. Initially, it seemed to be a favourable notion. I elevated the vehicle to its maximum height using four axle supports, removed the wheels and plastic inner arch liners, and proceeded to clean it with a jet wash using the shortest lance available. This included mostly sitting on the ground underneath the automobile. I have no intention of repeating this experience in the future. Although it performed well, I found myself removing dirt from my ears and nose for many days afterwards. The garments I wore throughout the task were promptly discarded, and the process of cleaning the brick block driveway was as time-consuming as washing the vehicle itself. If I want to repeat that action on my next vehicle, I will delegate the task to another individual and compensate them for their services. -
Thank you everyone - it seems like a consensus is emerging 🙂
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To begin with, I offer my apologies. Based on my extensive experience with automobile forums, I am aware that discussions on tyres are both abundant and divisive. However, even use the search tool, I have been unable to locate the particular information I am seeking. I chose to submit my question here instead of the Wheels & Tyres topic because I anticipated a larger number of individuals who own the same vehicle and could have a similar use-case. I apologise if it is also an error. I just acquired a 2018 GTS, which is equipped with Michelin Pilot Sport 4s tyres on the front and Pirelli P-Zeroes tyres on the rear. This combination is unfavourable, especially at this time of year. The rear tyres really embody their designation by exhibiting a complete absence of traction, even in dry conditions. They are ineffective at low temperatures. The rear tyres are still many thousand kilometres away from requiring replacement. The front areas are good, however I have not inspected the dot marking to determine their age. I would prefer to replace the p-zeroes before May, since I have a few European road trips scheduled at that time and in June. The most apparent option would be to choose for MPS4s on the rear, nevertheless, prior to proceeding, I deemed it necessary to inquire on this platform whether anybody has had pleasant encounters with other tyre brands apart than Michelins. If there exists a demonstrably superior all-round tyre, I am open to replacing all four of them. The purpose for which I want to employ this technology: As the automobile is used often, it is desirable to have excellent wear rates. Having a reliable and effective traction on cold and wet surfaces is crucial, especially considering the prevailing weather conditions in the UK for a minimum of 6 months annually. I will be use the vehicle for extended journeys at a moderate velocity on motorways, highways, and motorways, so noise becomes a significant consideration, particularly due to the GTS echo chamber trunk space. It would be quite desirable to have tyres that are quieter without compromising on grip. I will not be using the vehicle on a race circuit, thus achieving the highest level of traction on dry surfaces is not a concern. However, it is crucial to have consistent and anticipated performance from the rear tyres in particular. The automobile will consistently have limitations in its rear performance. During my road journeys, I often see many types of roads, including rural and mountain highways. These roads may range from wide and expansive to narrow and uneven. If there are non-run-flat tyres out there that are more forgiving of damaged surfaces that would be excellent. I will not install run-flat tyres on my automobile since I desire to maintain the integrity of my dental fillings. I have seen divergent accounts on the Goodyear F1 Asymmetrics and Continental Sport Contacts. I do not have a strong preference for any particular brand and I am not overly concerned about the quality of tyres. I have used Kumho KU31 and Nangkang NS-2Rs, as well as Yokohama A048, AD06, and AD07 on my Lotus Elise. This has surprised and shocked my fellow members on the Lotus forum, as they have often found themselves falling behind me on the race track. I am in need of a tyre that has the rare combination of being quiet, durable, providing excellent traction in both wet and dry conditions, offering predictable performance at the limit, and ideally, being cost-effective for my vehicle. Are there any instances of real-life use available or should I just continue using the Michelins? Thank you in advance for your assistance.
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Another potential cause might be the infiltration of water into the electric wiring, or the damage caused by mice to the wire looms - since they tend to gnaw on the plastic insulation.
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Is it possible to deactivate Adaptive Cruise Control?
bvlenci replied to bvlenci's topic in General Discussions
You have the ability to enable or disable all of Audi's additional safety measures in my 2015 model. I fail to get the rationale for the inability to do the same action using ACC. It seems that I will need to accept and endure the situation. -
Is it possible to deactivate Adaptive Cruise Control?
bvlenci replied to bvlenci's topic in General Discussions
Indeed, I have been implementing straightforward solutions that I have already been practicing so far. By gently applying pressure to the gas pedal, the automobile will either maintain its current speed or gradually increase its speed, depending on how steady your foot is. Additionally, this strategy cannot be used if the vehicle ahead has just merged into your lane and remains in that position, since it is not feasible to consistently maintain the pedal in that specific state. At some time, you will need to release the pedal, at which moment the ACC system will activate. Indeed, the activation of the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system was indeed triggered by a plastic bag that was being blown on the highway. Will cars make turns onto the road front of me from a significant distance away. This is my first automobile equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), and so far, I am dissatisfied with its performance. I will refrain from requesting this feature in future vehicles...unless there is an option to deactivate it. Due to the aforementioned instances, I have ceased use the cruise control for the most of my driving. I need a method to just deactivate the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) functionality and use it solely as a conventional cruise control system. Is it possible to do this with Vag Com? -
Is it possible to deactivate Adaptive Cruise Control?
bvlenci replied to bvlenci's topic in General Discussions
Subjective inclination. I consider it very invasive for my driving style. I utilise cruise control consistently since over 90% of my driving occurs on the motorway. It is exasperating when a vehicle overtakes you and then changes lanes, causing the adaptive cruise control (ACC) to activate the brakes. It is quite inconvenient for me to navigate through places such as Chicago, where there is a persistent occurrence of vehicles abruptly changing lanes.The ACC system may provide the illusion of travelling in reverse on occasion. Then you frustrate the cars behind you who believe you are excessively using the brake and overtake you while expressing their anger. over several occasions, I have accidentally spilled beverages over my lap due to the unexpected braking of the ACC system. For instance, this occurred when a plastic bag flew across the highway, prompting the system to use the brakes. I get that the presence brake guard is a safety measure, similar to lane departure and blind spot detection systems, both of which can be deactivated via the MMI. However, I am curious as to why the adaptive cruise control (ACC) cannot be removed as well. -
Does anybody have knowledge of a method to deactivate the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) feature on a 2015 A7 vehicle?
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Indeed, the vexing aspect is that, in my vehicle at least, it stays in a disabled state for what seems to be an entirely arbitrary duration upon initialization. Occasionally, the response is very immediate, but on other occasions, it may need several seconds. If the feature enabled instantaneous clicking upon its initial appearance, without exception, the experience would be far less unfavourable.
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What is the residual weight of alloy wheels?
bvlenci replied to dave783's topic in General Discussions
Acetone is the appropriate substance for the task. -
The E280 Woodruff key has sustained damage.
bvlenci replied to Matt865's topic in General Discussions
The torque value suggests that the primary force is being exerted by the bolt clamping mechanism. During the disassembly of my smart car's engine, I saw that the cam chain sprocket had a key, but the sprocket located behind it, which is responsible for driving the oil pump, lacked a key and relied only on friction for power transmission. -
The E280 Woodruff key has sustained damage.
bvlenci replied to Matt865's topic in General Discussions
To what extent is the key damaged? Typically, the key is mostly used for alignment purposes rather than for transmitting force. The clamping force exerted by the nut/bolt generates sufficient friction for the sprocket to receive drive from the shaft. -
The E280 Woodruff key has sustained damage.
bvlenci replied to Matt865's topic in General Discussions
Although you may attempt to do so, I anticipate that you will later regret the time you spent on it when dismantling the chain and other components in order to remove the sprocket. -
The E280 Woodruff key has sustained damage.
bvlenci replied to Matt865's topic in General Discussions
Crescent-shaped - negative. Possibly a linear form. -
Indeed, it is quite likely that it will. I would only do the task after the expiration of the warranty period. Is it accurate to assert that the 340d model has been discontinued? Has it been removed from the BMW website?