Yup, that is my biggest expense on the Corvette, I've only had it about 45K miles and put on three sets, with another coming in the next six months, maybe soon.
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So I believe I've found the source of the rattle situation: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showt ... ?t=1646586
This is the exact sound mine makes... it appears to be the result of a parking brake retaining clip that is a common failure problem on F30s. I suspect it was weak and I somehow disrupted it during the install. The part on ECS is $9, so I'm going to go ahead and order it and hope this fixes the issue. My CEL reader should arrive tonight, hopefully I can get everything resolved for not a ton of cashola.
Reportedly the charges $700-1100 to replace this clip which appears to take about two hours of work + $9. These cars are truly horrible money pits if you buy new or service at
This is the exact sound mine makes... it appears to be the result of a parking brake retaining clip that is a common failure problem on F30s. I suspect it was weak and I somehow disrupted it during the install. The part on ECS is $9, so I'm going to go ahead and order it and hope this fixes the issue. My CEL reader should arrive tonight, hopefully I can get everything resolved for not a ton of cashola.
Reportedly the charges $700-1100 to replace this clip which appears to take about two hours of work + $9. These cars are truly horrible money pits if you buy new or service at
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Man, I really hope that fixes it!D Griff wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2019 11:58 am So I believe I've found the source of the rattle situation: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showt ... ?t=1646586
This is the exact sound mine makes... it appears to be the result of a parking brake retaining clip that is a common failure problem on F30s. I suspect it was weak and I somehow disrupted it during the install. The part on ECS is $9, so I'm going to go ahead and order it and hope this fixes the issue. My CEL reader should arrive tonight, hopefully I can get everything resolved for not a ton of cashola.
Reportedly the charges $700-1100 to replace this clip which appears to take about two hours of work + $9. These cars are truly horrible money pits if you buy new or service at
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Yea dude... my $700 spark plugs, $400 air filters ?D Griff wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2019 11:58 am So I believe I've found the source of the rattle situation: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showt ... ?t=1646586
This is the exact sound mine makes... it appears to be the result of a parking brake retaining clip that is a common failure problem on F30s. I suspect it was weak and I somehow disrupted it during the install. The part on ECS is $9, so I'm going to go ahead and order it and hope this fixes the issue. My CEL reader should arrive tonight, hopefully I can get everything resolved for not a ton of cashola.
Reportedly the charges $700-1100 to replace this clip which appears to take about two hours of work + $9. These cars are truly horrible money pits if you buy new or service at
max225 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2019 1:30 pmYea dude... my $700 spark plugs, $400 air filters ?D Griff wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2019 11:58 am So I believe I've found the source of the rattle situation: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showt ... ?t=1646586
This is the exact sound mine makes... it appears to be the result of a parking brake retaining clip that is a common failure problem on F30s. I suspect it was weak and I somehow disrupted it during the install. The part on ECS is $9, so I'm going to go ahead and order it and hope this fixes the issue. My CEL reader should arrive tonight, hopefully I can get everything resolved for not a ton of cashola.
Reportedly the charges $700-1100 to replace this clip which appears to take about two hours of work + $9. These cars are truly horrible money pits if you buy new or service at
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I am used to it... "its an expensive car" bs. Take the cost of the parts x 10x that's the cost of the service.
$30 in oil+filter =$300 oil change
$50 spark lugs = $500 plugs
$80 in trans fluid = $800 trans fluid job
Which is why I work on everything myself. can get it from someone else who is on stretch pay.
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In4pics of your dongle..... throw in some of the CEL reader too!D Griff wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2019 11:58 am So I believe I've found the source of the rattle situation: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showt ... ?t=1646586
This is the exact sound mine makes... it appears to be the result of a parking brake retaining clip that is a common failure problem on F30s. I suspect it was weak and I somehow disrupted it during the install. The part on ECS is $9, so I'm going to go ahead and order it and hope this fixes the issue. My CEL reader should arrive tonight, hopefully I can get everything resolved for not a ton of cashola.
Reportedly the charges $700-1100 to replace this clip which appears to take about two hours of work + $9. These cars are truly horrible money pits if you buy new or service at
Irish wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2019 3:06 pmIn4pics of your dongle..... throw in some of the CEL reader too!D Griff wrote: ↑Fri Aug 30, 2019 11:58 am So I believe I've found the source of the rattle situation: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showt ... ?t=1646586
This is the exact sound mine makes... it appears to be the result of a parking brake retaining clip that is a common failure problem on F30s. I suspect it was weak and I somehow disrupted it during the install. The part on ECS is $9, so I'm going to go ahead and order it and hope this fixes the issue. My CEL reader should arrive tonight, hopefully I can get everything resolved for not a ton of cashola.
Reportedly the charges $700-1100 to replace this clip which appears to take about two hours of work + $9. These cars are truly horrible money pits if you buy new or service at
Pulled the code on the Beemah. Misfire, cylinder two. I guess I will just order some new plugs and hopefully that's it, otherwise could be the ignition coil. If the plugs don't work I'll replace just that one. Also had a parking light go out - need to replace those things and put the stock exhaust back on to :sendit: , hopefully I can do all of that Saturday.
I am sort of considering buying a Ford Fuckus. My buddy has a 2013, he's the first owner, gray, , 70K miles, $4800. I think I will probably just DD the 'vette but it might make sense to have something else in case the C5 breaks or I need to do shit.
I am sort of considering buying a Ford Fuckus. My buddy has a 2013, he's the first owner, gray, , 70K miles, $4800. I think I will probably just DD the 'vette but it might make sense to have something else in case the C5 breaks or I need to do shit.
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Sounds like a cheap appliance and they are not terribleD Griff wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 7:33 am Pulled the code on the Beemah. Misfire, cylinder two. I guess I will just order some new plugs and hopefully that's it, otherwise could be the ignition coil. If the plugs don't work I'll replace just that one. Also had a parking light go out - need to replace those things and put the stock exhaust back on to :sendit: , hopefully I can do all of that Saturday.
I am sort of considering buying a Ford Fuckus. My buddy has a 2013, he's the first owner, gray, , 70K miles, $4800. I think I will probably just DD the 'vette but it might make sense to have something else in case the C5 breaks or I need to do shit.
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I've driven it, it's But I'm not convinced on it either, really don't need to be so , I just would enjoy driving the C5 most days and so having the BMW isBig Brain Bradley wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 7:37 amSounds like a cheap appliance and they are not terribleD Griff wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 7:33 am Pulled the code on the Beemah. Misfire, cylinder two. I guess I will just order some new plugs and hopefully that's it, otherwise could be the ignition coil. If the plugs don't work I'll replace just that one. Also had a parking light go out - need to replace those things and put the stock exhaust back on to :sendit: , hopefully I can do all of that Saturday.
I am sort of considering buying a Ford Fuckus. My buddy has a 2013, he's the first owner, gray, , 70K miles, $4800. I think I will probably just DD the 'vette but it might make sense to have something else in case the C5 breaks or I need to do shit.
I could also spend more and get something more fun like an MS3, MINI er, etc.
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Yeah that's a car for someone like me, not a typical DFD
I can't now that killed any remaining value in both her car and mine.
I can't now that killed any remaining value in both her car and mine.
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Weird I wonder what’s causing the misfire ... shit gas over the years ? Also no on the fuckus you can have a mini for $5k as well, less reliability but way more fun. Besides are you trying to downsize !? That’s pretty much food stamp statusD Griff wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 7:33 am Pulled the code on the Beemah. Misfire, cylinder two. I guess I will just order some new plugs and hopefully that's it, otherwise could be the ignition coil. If the plugs don't work I'll replace just that one. Also had a parking light go out - need to replace those things and put the stock exhaust back on to :sendit: , hopefully I can do all of that Saturday.
I am sort of considering buying a Ford Fuckus. My buddy has a 2013, he's the first owner, gray, , 70K miles, $4800. I think I will probably just DD the 'vette but it might make sense to have something else in case the C5 breaks or I need to do shit.
Every morning I walk into the parking garage, look at me keys, and like 4/5 times get in the because I like it way more. Not that I can't afford the Beemah but it's really a waste of like $500/month when the only thing I like using it for is road trips. It is fantastic for that and I'll miss it if we have to take Fusion Troy-spec wagon, but it's just kind of dumb. I'd rather spend that money on trackdaybro than owning the douche wagon.max225 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 9:34 amWeird I wonder what’s causing the misfire ... shit gas over the years ? Also no on the fuckus you can have a mini for $5k as well, less reliability but way more fun. Besides are you trying to downsize !? That’s pretty much food stamp statusD Griff wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 7:33 am Pulled the code on the Beemah. Misfire, cylinder two. I guess I will just order some new plugs and hopefully that's it, otherwise could be the ignition coil. If the plugs don't work I'll replace just that one. Also had a parking light go out - need to replace those things and put the stock exhaust back on to :sendit: , hopefully I can do all of that Saturday.
I am sort of considering buying a Ford Fuckus. My buddy has a 2013, he's the first owner, gray, , 70K miles, $4800. I think I will probably just DD the 'vette but it might make sense to have something else in case the C5 breaks or I need to do shit.
MINI is def tempting... but they seem to have pretty shit reliability unless new. A 2013 S for under $10K would be cool .
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The major depreciation is already out of the Beemer. Yes you have to just admit to yourself that it isn’t “fun” I mean you sort of knew that going into the whole thing.D Griff wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 9:55 amEvery morning I walk into the parking garage, look at me keys, and like 4/5 times get in the because I like it way more. Not that I can't afford the Beemah but it's really a waste of like $500/month when the only thing I like using it for is road trips. It is fantastic for that and I'll miss it if we have to take Fusion Troy-spec wagon, but it's just kind of dumb. I'd rather spend that money on trackdaybro than owning the douche wagon.
MINI is def tempting... but they seem to have pretty shit reliability unless new. A 2013 S for under $10K would be cool .
I just don’t see the “fun” in getting a way shittier vehicles you’ll be giving up a lot for not a lot of money.
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I do think that’s a pretty setup.[user not found] wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 10:39 amGriff needs amax225 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 10:35 am
The major depreciation is already out of the Beemer. Yes you have to just admit to yourself that it isn’t “fun” I mean you sort of knew that going into the whole thing.
I just don’t see the “fun” in getting a way shittier vehicles you’ll be giving up a lot for not a lot of money.
Two fun things on opposite ends of the spectrum.
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I think it might be easier and cheaper to have only one car and call uber/enterprise on the rare occasion that you can't drive it. I'd probably do that if I lived in a real city.
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It doesn’t seem like a money move ? But then again it does. maybe the $500 a month isn’t gettingtroyguitar wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 10:45 am I think it might be easier and cheaper to have only one car and call uber/enterprise on the rare occasion that you can't drive it. I'd probably do that if I lived in a real city.
The appropriate amount of fun ?
I suppose that’s how I felt about my C5 ironically.... it was much easier to DD the golf and not deal with C5 “issues”
It’s not really a money issue in that if I loved it I wouldn’t mind paying... but paying $600/month for something that i get less out of than the which is way cheaper is just kind ofmax225 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 10:51 amIt doesn’t seem like a money move ? But then again it does. maybe the $500 a month isn’t gettingtroyguitar wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 10:45 am I think it might be easier and cheaper to have only one car and call uber/enterprise on the rare occasion that you can't drive it. I'd probably do that if I lived in a real city.
The appropriate amount of fun ?
I suppose that’s how I felt about my C5 ironically.... it was much easier to DD the golf and not deal with C5 “issues”
I should hear from this company I’ve been interviewing with soon, that job would be basically 50% WFH, 50% travel, in which case I really wouldn’t need it. If I keep this job with the commute,
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Griff you're getting rid of the 328i? Sorry it's not quite what you wanted
The Focus suggestion isn't bad. They're decent cars, handle well enough, don't suck to drive, etc. If its an automatic pass on it but a stick should be fine. A Mini would be more fun, but at that price.... it's likely to be a handful on maintenance.
What else are you considering?
The Focus suggestion isn't bad. They're decent cars, handle well enough, don't suck to drive, etc. If its an automatic pass on it but a stick should be fine. A Mini would be more fun, but at that price.... it's likely to be a handful on maintenance.
What else are you considering?
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Yea I’d wait on the job sitch to clear. Job moves prompted car moves for me every time.D Griff wrote: ↑Wed Sep 11, 2019 7:26 amIt’s not really a money issue in that if I loved it I wouldn’t mind paying... but paying $600/month for something that i get less out of than the which is way cheaper is just kind of
I should hear from this company I’ve been interviewing with soon, that job would be basically 50% WFH, 50% travel, in which case I really wouldn’t need it. If I keep this job with the commute,
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Yep, that’s why I got the BMW in the first place. When I started this job I had a 60 mile round trip commute and shortly after getting it my fiancée decided to sell her townhouse and we moved a lot closer. So ...max225 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 11, 2019 11:19 amYea I’d wait on the job sitch to clear. Job moves prompted car moves for me every time.D Griff wrote: ↑Wed Sep 11, 2019 7:26 am
It’s not really a money issue in that if I loved it I wouldn’t mind paying... but paying $600/month for something that i get less out of than the which is way cheaper is just kind of
I should hear from this company I’ve been interviewing with soon, that job would be basically 50% WFH, 50% travel, in which case I really wouldn’t need it. If I keep this job with the commute,
The STs, the Focus, MS3 first or second gen, MINIs, maybe an Abarf. It’s tricky because a lot of stuff, even with a relatively low entry price, would cost me more than the BMW which is very muchJohnny_P wrote: ↑Wed Sep 11, 2019 11:05 am Griff you're getting rid of the 328i? Sorry it's not quite what you wanted
The Focus suggestion isn't bad. They're decent cars, handle well enough, don't suck to drive, etc. If its an automatic pass on it but a stick should be fine. A Mini would be more fun, but at that price.... it's likely to be a handful on maintenance.
What else are you considering?
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Those all sound like fun. So compact and manual but a little more livable than the Corvette with a priority on fun.D Griff wrote: ↑Thu Sep 12, 2019 7:13 amThe STs, the Focus, MS3 first or second gen, MINIs, maybe an Abarf. It’s tricky because a lot of stuff, even with a relatively low entry price, would cost me more than the BMW which is very muchJohnny_P wrote: ↑Wed Sep 11, 2019 11:05 am Griff you're getting rid of the 328i? Sorry it's not quite what you wanted
The Focus suggestion isn't bad. They're decent cars, handle well enough, don't suck to drive, etc. If its an automatic pass on it but a stick should be fine. A Mini would be more fun, but at that price.... it's likely to be a handful on maintenance.
What else are you considering?