BMW Fires
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Burning
My
Whip
My
Whip
#3
I drive a Subata.
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Clearly aliens.
#4
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Doesn't seem to be a linking factor.. model, year / gen.. etc.
#5
Moderator
I feel cheated! Mine hasn't burned down once!
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#6
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
and you had an e60 M5 too.. buy a TL without a power steer hose recall, report back.. Mr Moderator.
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Yeah Im not worried. Same shit happened to Mercedes like 8-9 years ago.
#12
Team Owner
who knows what happened. I remember back in the E46 days, the relays on those aftermarket angel eyes would cause fire.
#13
Azine Jabroni
And you guys thought the NSX wasn't going to be a trendsetter...
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#14
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^ at least the E90 looked like it had some miles on it, than this newer than brand new demo
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#19
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Should have just done like a Mustang and ran it into a crowd of people or over a curb and into the ground.
#20
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
I'm guessing he at first thought he was over something that was on fire.. not oh shit, I'm on fire.
#21
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Here's a longer cut vid.. that's an F10 M5..
I think the video offers a lot of evidence.
Fire didn't start til off throttle.. could be vacuum related / lift causing over pressure somewhere.. blowing out oil / fuel.
oil / fuel ignited by exhaust or turbos.. crazy.
I think the video offers a lot of evidence.
Fire didn't start til off throttle.. could be vacuum related / lift causing over pressure somewhere.. blowing out oil / fuel.
oil / fuel ignited by exhaust or turbos.. crazy.
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#22
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Good thing they're able to put out the fire.. should be easy to solve.
#23
So if you drive/own a BMW, carry a fire extinguisher with you just in case?
#25
He stopped because his TPMS told him a tire was low on air. But since it didn't tell him which specific tire it was, he had to stop and check. And that's when he noticed the fire. Parking where there were no other cars or buildings nearby was just accidental.
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The most incredible thing about that video is the use of the turn signals / hazards..
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#29
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He was using his signals?
Insurance fraud 10/10
Insurance fraud 10/10
#30
Team Owner
Gives a whole meaning to "Hot Wheels"
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#32
Related?
BMW recalling 1 million vehicles in North America Reuters
BMW recalling 1 million vehicles in North America Reuters
BMW recalling 1 million vehicles in North America
Nov. 3, 2017
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - BMW AG said on Friday it is recalling about 1 million vehicles in North America for two separate issues involving fire risks and said it may expand the recalls to other countries.
One recall covers 670,000 2006-2011 U.S. 3-Series vehicles to address a wiring issue for heating and air conditioning systems that may overheat and could increase the risk of a fire.
The second recall covers 740,000 U.S. 2007-2011 vehicles with a valve heater that could rust and lead to a fire in rare cases. The recall includes some 128i vehicles, 3-Series, 5-Series and X3, X5 and Z4 vehicles.
BMW spokesman Michael Rebstock said the recalls overlap and cover about 1 million vehicles, nearly all in the United States and about 15,000 in Canada. He said the recalls may be expanded.
“We are examining whether it will be necessary in the future to widen this (recall) into other countries,” he said.
BMW said both recalls followed recent meetings with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
In the heating and air conditioning recall, BMW told NHTSA it first got a report of an incident in 2008 involving heat- related damage to a 2006 3-Series sedan, but did not determine a root cause. The automaker continued to monitor additional field incidents in the following years.
In 2011, BMW made a quality improvement to the blower-regulator wiring harness. No injuries were reported between 2007 and 2014, but in 2015, BMW was made aware of three incidents in which there were allegations of injuries. In early September, BMW learned of another incident involving a 2011 BMW 3 Series vehicle.
Dealers will replace a wiring harness if necessary and potentially additional parts.
In the valve heater issue recall, BMW first received a report in 2009 of an incident in a 2007 X5 involving heat-related damage to the engine compartment, the company told NHTSA. It received other reports and continued to review the issue and inspect returned parts, but had no reports of injuries or crashes related to the issue. Dealers will replace the valve heater.
Nov. 3, 2017
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - BMW AG said on Friday it is recalling about 1 million vehicles in North America for two separate issues involving fire risks and said it may expand the recalls to other countries.
One recall covers 670,000 2006-2011 U.S. 3-Series vehicles to address a wiring issue for heating and air conditioning systems that may overheat and could increase the risk of a fire.
The second recall covers 740,000 U.S. 2007-2011 vehicles with a valve heater that could rust and lead to a fire in rare cases. The recall includes some 128i vehicles, 3-Series, 5-Series and X3, X5 and Z4 vehicles.
BMW spokesman Michael Rebstock said the recalls overlap and cover about 1 million vehicles, nearly all in the United States and about 15,000 in Canada. He said the recalls may be expanded.
“We are examining whether it will be necessary in the future to widen this (recall) into other countries,” he said.
BMW said both recalls followed recent meetings with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
In the heating and air conditioning recall, BMW told NHTSA it first got a report of an incident in 2008 involving heat- related damage to a 2006 3-Series sedan, but did not determine a root cause. The automaker continued to monitor additional field incidents in the following years.
In 2011, BMW made a quality improvement to the blower-regulator wiring harness. No injuries were reported between 2007 and 2014, but in 2015, BMW was made aware of three incidents in which there were allegations of injuries. In early September, BMW learned of another incident involving a 2011 BMW 3 Series vehicle.
Dealers will replace a wiring harness if necessary and potentially additional parts.
In the valve heater issue recall, BMW first received a report in 2009 of an incident in a 2007 X5 involving heat-related damage to the engine compartment, the company told NHTSA. It received other reports and continued to review the issue and inspect returned parts, but had no reports of injuries or crashes related to the issue. Dealers will replace the valve heater.
#33
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
interesting
#34
Moderator
Hmmm, looks like I may have a recall coming.
#35
Team Owner
you dont have a fire extinguisher with you?
I carry mine in my right hand when i am driving my BMW... cuz you know race car.
I carry mine in my right hand when i am driving my BMW... cuz you know race car.
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ttribe (11-04-2017)
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Azine Jabroni
#37
Team Owner
Lucy you, we dont have lakes here... matter of fact, we dont have much water here in general.
We do have the Pacific Ocean but you know salt water will damage my car.
We do have the Pacific Ocean but you know salt water will damage my car.
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