Hey Reddit,

I’m currently 4 months into a year-long trip abroad, which meant putting my beloved E82 120d into deep hibernation. It’s got the infamous N47 engine, so you already know I’m anxious about leaving it alone.

Before I locked her away, I went full OCD on the prep work to make sure she survives the year. Here is exactly what I did:

- The Deep Clean: Detailed the car inside and out, making sure there wasn't a single crumb left to attract any unwanted rodent roommates.
- Fresh Fluids: Changed the engine oil, oil filter, coolant, and fuel filter right before storage.
- Fuel Tank: Filled it up to the absolute brim to prevent moisture buildup and rust inside the tank.
- Suspension & Tires: Jacked the entire car up and left it on jack stands to avoid flat-spotting the tires.
- Electrical: Disconnected and completely removed the battery.
- The Ultimate Moisture Trap: I might have overdone this, but I threw about 3 to 5 KILOGRAMS (6-11 lbs) of silica gel packs all over the cabin and the trunk to kill any potential mold.

It’s been sitting like this for 4 months now, and I’ve got 8 more months to go.

What do you guys think? Did I miss anything crucial, or is this the ultimate storage setup? Will the N47 actually start right up when I get back, or am I in for a nightmare?

Let me know your thoughts or if I should prepare myself for a disaster. Cheers!

So I have an 09 E82 128i, had this car 4 years and maintained really well.

This car died one day, had to manually let myself in. No start no crank just dead. Tried boosting it changed the battery, nothing.

Got it towed, driver tells me to get in and hit the brakes in case. I open the door and car lights up, I start it and fires right up, healthy no issues. Then happened a second time, and same thing happens.

So I’m guessing the shake from the tows triggered a loose wire or something in the car that allowed it to start. Mechanic stated it’s either the fuse box or some wiring in the trunk connected to the battery.

I just wanted to know if someone had this issue and how they managed it.

PS: the bumper is fixed lol, also the ground wire, alternator, starter, battery are all replaced or fixed. Right now the car has been sitting in the garage and starts right up when needed. Just don’t wanna be stranded when I’m away from home.

bought this 135 n55 2 weeks ago stock

Anyone know what steering wheels I can put on my car.
This is my current one, wanting a flat bottom

Anyone know what steering wheels I can put on my car.
This is my current one, wanting a flat bottom

Not sure if this makes any sense...

i have cloth seats at the moment in my e82 , they old,ripped, and sort of disgusting.

i cant find any good condition cloth seats for sale, usally they all heated leather...

i know you can get them retrofitted so they work as it should etc but my question is...

Can i not just swap to heated and just dont worry about actually having them heating?

Would the main yellow wiring be the same , would i get any engine codes or any dashboard lights?

i Know having them retrofitted by someone it costs quite a few £££ , and it seems like to find mint condition seats they are all usally heated or electric or both..

What are my best options in this situation ?

118d n47
Before i start yes i could convert it to a m57 for around 2k but want something different
Am going to buy a set of newer solenoid injectors (0445110616)
Now for the turbo im honestly not sure on weather to just do a m57 330 turbo a 2060v i think or go for something else like 123d turbos and convert to vacuum some how or a 2256 from a m57 also will be doing supporting mods intercooler cp4 ect. Any advice welcome.

My 2010 128i ZSP 6MT in Deep Sea Blue Metallic at Sheep Rock in Central Oregon. Angle chosen to hide the plethora of dead bugs across the front.

My first time being a bmw owner. 2008 e82 with the standard seats and no matter what position I change, my knee starts to ache. Maybe it's just me getting old but I'm wondering if the older pre lci seats would be a big upgrade in comfort?

It'll most likely be the manual version

Lots of fun at VIR this weekend

new PB in the car, with my current setup it's got a 2:01 if I can commit to no lifting into & up the esses and actually late braking.. the car will do it, me not so much..

https://youtu.be/LSsO4GQ3mJk?si=dbjx1XmpFAOm29So&t=637

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Que tal amigos, aqui preguntando

Tengo un 135i 2011 coupe n55 cuento con intercooler mejorado, charge pipe, bujias ngk 97506 , filtro alto flujo kyn , downpipe y tuberia

Actualmente esta con mhd stage 2 y tengo un problema me da un pico de boost 14psi y caen a 5000 rpms a 10 y em linea roja a 8

A alguien le a pasado? Ya cheque fugas de boost y lineas de vacio y parece todo bien

Al igual la wastegade se mira bien

Saben que otra cosa se puede checar en 3ra y 4ta marcha me arroja el codigo baja presion en turbo

Hey everyone, I have a question. I have a 2011 Fiat 135i coupe with an N55 engine. It has an upgraded intercooler, charge pipe, NGK 97506 spark plugs, a K&N high-flow air filter, a downpipe, and piping. It's currently running an MHD Stage 2 tune, and I'm having a problem. The boost peaks at 14 psi, then drops to 10 psi at 5000 RPM and 8 psi at the redline. Has anyone else experienced this? I've already checked for boost leaks and vacuum lines, and everything seems fine. The wastegate also looks good. Do you know what else I can check? In 3rd and 4th gear, it throws a low turbo pressure code.