[Gr8ZongB58]

Originally Posted by bocabimmer

This is really getting to you, isn’t it?

My theory is they know who actually gives a poop about their cars, and then they, well… poop.

Yeah it is. Acidic bird poop, hot sun, and paint don't mix well. Left on long enough and it will start to eat through the clear coat.

This is from today luckily on my windshield, the others were twice the amount but on my hood 😆

[ContactPatch]

Originally Posted by Gr8ZongB58

I actually looked up "why bird poops on cars"...there is an entire study behind it! Red is the most pooped on, followed by black and blue. Green the least..

The more shinier and reflective it is, the higher chance of birds aiming for it. ��

It's a good thing that Ostriches can't fly!

[Gr8ZongB58]

Originally Posted by ContactPatch

It's a good thing that Ostriches can't fly!

😆

We have ospreys in the area so my money is on them air bastards due to the amount of scheisse.

[BMWbiker]

Originally Posted by Gr8ZongB58

I actually looked up "why bird poops on cars"...there is an entire study behind it! Red is the most pooped on, followed by black and blue. Green the least..

The more shinier and reflective it is, the higher chance of birds aiming for it. 😑

My car is black. Sigh.

[Keefy]

Originally Posted by bocabimmer

This is really getting to you, isn’t it?

My theory is they know who actually gives a poop about their cars, and then they, well… poop.

Birds are no different to us humans, when you have to go, you have to go!
The only real difference is that we sometimes make it back to the toilet before deploying said poop

[Lady Jane]

Insight on this $hitty topic:



https://www.hummingbirdsplus.org/nat...0droppings.%20

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... nice catch... feels rite at home, explorin further into discovery channels

[klg22]

Originally Posted by bfern002

How did you end up dealing with the rear parking brake? I want to do mine but read I either need a special tool or need Bimmercode to electronically release the brake.

the parking brake can be also retracted to maintenance position with a power probe.
before removing any bolts disconnect the plug. connect power probe energize the motor. if the parking brake applies reverse the polarity and re energize.
the brake will be in maintenance position after about 15 seconds. brakes can then be serviced. once everything is back together set pads with the brake pedal and then just apply the parking brake like usual.
that is a work around for no scan tool or other normal means to put the calipers in maintenance position. you will also need to reset pad life.

[bocabimmer]

Did a ride with my dad and a close friend who came to visit on their Harleys… and me in the X3. Went up to Caesar’s Head, over to Brevard NC, then up to Looking Glass Falls, then up on the Blue Ridge Parkway and then back in reverse.

[Gr8ZongB58]

Originally Posted by Lady Jane

Insight on this $hitty topic:



https://www.hummingbirdsplus.org/nat...0droppings.%20

Thanks for the $hitty information! 😆

[BMWbiker]

Originally Posted by bocabimmer

Did a ride with my dad and a close friend who came to visit on their Harleys… and me in the X3. Went up to Caesar’s Head, over to Brevard NC, then up to Looking Glass Falls, then up on the Blue Ridge Parkway and then back in reverse.

Lovely, but why were you in a Bimmer instead of on a Beemer?

[bocabimmer]

Originally Posted by BMWbiker

Lovely, but why were you in a Bimmer instead of on a Beemer?

My propensity to crash into things while on two wheels is well established. Adding an internal combustion engine to the formula would be deadly.

[bocabimmer]

Just saw my first G45. Unfortunately it was so wrapped up I couldn’t tell you much more than it looked bigger and the headlight DRLs were shaped like Ls.

[BMWbiker]

Originally Posted by bocabimmer

My propensity to crash into things while on two wheels is well established. Adding an internal combustion engine to the formula would be deadly.

That’s a good reason.

After reading the first sentence, my first thought was: sign up for an MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) course.

After reading the second sentence? Your choice of car is excellent.

[mcdanielvzw]

Originally Posted by klg22

the parking brake can be also retracted to maintenance position with a power probe.
before removing any bolts disconnect the plug. connect power probe energize the motor. if the parking brake applies reverse the polarity and re energize.
the brake will be in maintenance position after about 15 seconds. brakes can then be serviced. once everything is back together set pads with the brake pedal and then just apply the parking brake like usual.
that is a work around for no scan tool or other normal means to put the calipers in maintenance position. you will also need to reset pad life.

I haven't looked at the X3, but my F10 550 has an E-Brake with a manual method for releasing the pistons. I think it takes an E-Torx bolt after removing the actuator. Shouldn't the G01 have that too?

[X3rd Time Is a Charm]

Originally Posted by klg22

the parking brake can be also retracted to maintenance position with a power probe.
before removing any bolts disconnect the plug. connect power probe energize the motor. if the parking brake applies reverse the polarity and re energize.
the brake will be in maintenance position after about 15 seconds. brakes can then be serviced. once everything is back together set pads with the brake pedal and then just apply the parking brake like usual.
that is a work around for no scan tool or other normal means to put the calipers in maintenance position. you will also need to reset pad life.

The pad life reset is used only when the sensor has been initiated , no ?

[klg22]

Originally Posted by X3rd Time Is a Charm

The pad life reset is used only when the sensor has been initiated , no ?

the pad life reset should be done after changing pads
it's a calculated number based on mileage it's not the actual sensor on the pads