Didn´t realise BMW switched to black on white for dealer plates.
But then again, the white on black are the period correct ones, so I´m surprised Dave got these.
They must have changed recently, the black pressed versions are no doubt more expensive to produce as the white version is just a standard number plate and they print the stickers in the dealership from a list on file
Recently I've been in Birningham for Medical congres (What a city :P ) , dealer called Synther... they were not able to print those white dealer plates: only capital letters they said. but cost around 30 GBP. Those black ones are no longer available. Cost 3 GBP when available.
Recently I've been in Birningham for Medical congres (What a city :P ) , dealer called Synther... they were not able to print those white dealer plates: only capital letters they said. but cost around 30 GBP. Those black ones are no longer available. Cost 3 GBP when available.
I don't think it would be too difficult to reproduce the white version as its just a standard number plate backing
Car is out of hibernation , MOT passed this morning with no advisories but vanos isn't working correctly and is showing a intake solenoid fault so needs further inspection
ooh may be a call to Mr Vanos coming up then Dave but could just be a sticking solenoid which aren't cheap in the first place.
Its strange as the vanos does appear to work at times so may be the solenoid or hopefully just a bad connection/dry solder joint, I have ordered the seals and gasket so will try and take a better look over the weekend.
Luckily Darren Woods who service the car also do vanos repairs and they are only a few miles away.
Mine went through a "flat" period for ages about a year ago but it seems to have fixed itself. It's always manifests itself with sluggish throttle response and flat mid-range. But at the moment it's nice and perky (took it out for a run last night and it felt great). I would say the engine seems to like a good run, and it always seemed to be at it's peak after a trackday.
Mine went through a "flat" period for ages about a year ago but it seems to have fixed itself. It's always manifests itself with sluggish throttle response and flat mid-range. But at the moment it's nice and perky (took it out for a run last night and it felt great). I would say the engine seems to like a good run, and it always seemed to be at it's peak after a trackday.
Just had a look and the connection was loose on the intake solenoid so re tensioned the metal spring clip and appears to be holding firm now.
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