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ak47 introduction from Sweden - ak47 - 08-05-2025

Hello everyone,

My name is Fix, but I’ve gone by "ak47" online since I was a kid playing CS 1.6 — the name just stuck!
I fell in love with BMWs after buying my first E46 330ci, and ever since then, I’ve been obsessed with them, especially models from the ‘90s and early 2000s. I’m more of a diesel guy by trade — I work as a diesel mechanic — but I’ve always had a soft spot for BMW’s V8 engines too.

So far, I’ve owned four BMWs (I’m 25 now), which might not sound like a lot, but I usually buy them broken and fix them myself. Here’s a quick rundown:
  • E46 330ci – Bought as a failed turbo project, I got it back in shape.
  • E61 545i – Had a faulty gearbox that I rebuilt.
  • E46 330D (400HP) – Only had it for two weeks. Planned a full engine renovation, but during a “last” drive, the turbo exploded and the car burned down.
  • Just picked up an E60 545i M-Sport sedan – It has a starting issue I’m currently working on. If you're curious, I’m documenting the process here: BimmerScene Thread

I’m also getting into programming and hoping to get some help and tips along the way. I’ve used ISTA+ and INPA quite a bit for diagnostics, but now I’m looking to learn more on the coding side.

Thanks for reading — looking forward to chatting with you all on future posts!

RE: ak47 introduction from Sweden - ek1978 - 08-05-2025

Hello and welcome Wavegreen

RE: ak47 introduction from Sweden - ak47 - 08-06-2025

(08-05-2025, 08:53 PM)ek1978 Wrote: Hello and welcome Wavegreen

Thanks, hopefully I'll see some BMW software wizards. Also that I get to learn something.