European Car Club of Australia Forums http://forums.eurocca.net/ European Car Club of Australia en Tue, 21 May 2013 15:16:46 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.eurocca.net/images/misc/rss.png European Car Club of Australia Forums http://forums.eurocca.net/ E21 323 http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/42165-E21-323?goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 10:38:34 GMT Got an opportunity to buy an e21 323 for real cheap. Body looks still in great nick. Car runs but hasn't got front headlights. Selling for $500. Is that worth it? ]]> BMW rodsfromday http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/42165-E21-323 StanceNation now in stock at Zen Garage http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/42164-StanceNation-now-in-stock-at-Zen-Garage?goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 08:37:03 GMT We've got heaps of StanceNation gear now in-store and on our online shop too. Many colour variations, just a sample of some of the goods below.

Visit: http://zengarage.com.au/shop


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Visit: http://zengarage.com.au/shop ]]> Zen Garage zengarage http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/42164-StanceNation-now-in-stock-at-Zen-Garage anyone else get this email? New 4 series coupe? http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/42163-anyone-else-get-this-email-New-4-series-coupe?goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 05:38:45 GMT http://bmw.com.au/com/en/insights/bmw_concept_4_coupe/keep_informed/ I saw this thing in Munich last month. It looks cool. http://bmw.com.au/com/en/insights/bm...keep_informed/

I saw this thing in Munich last month. It looks cool. ]]> General Discussion burkey001 http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/42163-anyone-else-get-this-email-New-4-series-coupe Some interesting observations from the recent idle problem with my M42B18. http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/42162-Some-interesting-observations-from-the-recent-idle-problem-with-my-M42B18.?goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 04:07:23 GMT Some interesting observations from the recent idle problem with my M42B18. Recently the engine began to idle very poorly when it was cold. The symptoms that were shown with a very rough and low idle and a very strong smell of petrol from the exhaust which would lead one to issue that it was... Some interesting observations from the recent idle problem with my M42B18.

Recently the engine began to idle very poorly when it was cold. The symptoms that were shown with a very rough and low idle and a very strong smell of petrol from the exhaust which would lead one to issue that it was running rich. Once the car was brought up to temperature it would run fine with a steady idle normal performance and no other abnormalities.

Based upon the fact that this was happening when the car was cold led me to presume that the issue was related to the cold start system which is primarily based upon as far as I know the engine coolant sensor and the idle control valve.
I pulled out the ICV and gave it a clean the little flap was moving fine so I gave it a light oil and put it back in. There was no change to cold idle characteristics. As a test disconnecting the ICV when the engine was cold make matters worse, so I logically concluded the ICV was not the issue.

I had a spare temperature sensor as they are the same between the M42 and the M20. As a test when the engine was cold I connected the new sensor to the engine harness with the sensor just sitting there in the air. The car idled the best and smoothest I have ever seen or heard, it was like a rock just perfect. So I switched the sensor over in the block from the old to the new and connected it up again and then went to start the car and bastard wouldn’t start. I did get to start but I had to dab the throttle a little bit to get it to start. I found this quite odd as the only change was to actually put the sensor in the block. This is a two prong sensor so I assume it doesn’t birth through the block regardless I have the sensor sitting some metal of the car.

So what am I getting at well I don’t really know. I just found it interesting that the same sensor when in the block or out of the block provided a different result. This was done at night and when the car had been sitting for one week and when it was quite cold so I would only assume that the delta between air temperature and engine temperature were minimal.

Maybe I am crazy and maybe I should look at it again in daylight but gee I was impressed by the smoothness of the idle with my ‘freeair coolant sensor’ group. ]]> BMW burkey001 http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/42162-Some-interesting-observations-from-the-recent-idle-problem-with-my-M42B18. New E30 member from Sydney http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/42161-New-E30-member-from-Sydney?goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 02:37:44 GMT Hey guys, As the title suggests I am from Sydney and am the owner of an 89 Alpine White 2 door e30. It is currently in a million pieces as it prepares for a M52B28 swap. I have 90% of the parts (including the new motor) and am only awaiting collection upon a couple more bits. Depending on... Hey guys,

As the title suggests I am from Sydney and am the owner of an 89 Alpine White 2 door e30. It is currently in a million pieces as it prepares for a M52B28 swap. I have 90% of the parts (including the new motor) and am only awaiting collection upon a couple more bits.

Depending on response I may post a very slow project thread but university and a lack of funds holds me back presently.

Incidentally I am on the lookout for an M20 starter motor in good condition, so if anybody knows somebody selling for a fair price then please let me know. (shamelessly whoring for bits for sale on his first post - how tragic =P)

Regards,

Mark. ]]> Front Desk MarkB http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/42161-New-E30-member-from-Sydney New Brisbane Member http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/42160-New-Brisbane-Member?goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 00:53:51 GMT Hi Guys, Just joining another car lovers forum. I have a Golf R which is about to have its engine pulled out for an epic build. In a month it should have 300+kw at all 4 wheels. Over 500HP. Currently running about260awkw. I also have 2 sets of 135i M Sport upgrade Brembo big brake kits... Hi Guys,

Just joining another car lovers forum.

I have a Golf R which is about to have its engine pulled out for an epic build. In a month it should have 300+kw at all 4 wheels. Over 500HP. Currently running about260awkw.

I also have 2 sets of 135i M Sport upgrade Brembo big brake kits for sale.

6 pot Calipers have done about 5,000km. Drilled and Slotted Rotors are brand new. Willing to flog them off for $700 a set to a lucky BMW owner. :)





Cheers ]]> Front Desk #Ben http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/42160-New-Brisbane-Member 15% off all JOM Blueline Coilovers and JOM Strut Braces http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/42159-15-off-all-JOM-Blueline-Coilovers-and-JOM-Strut-Braces?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 23:40:44 GMT We would like to offer 15% off all JOM Suspension for all ECCA members. We have had overwhelming positive feedback from all our customers that are running the JOM Suspension bits in their cars. Before you judge the quality of these kits because of the low price, do your research. We are happy... We would like to offer 15% off all JOM Suspension for all ECCA members.

We have had overwhelming positive feedback from all our customers that are running the JOM Suspension bits in their cars. Before you judge the quality of these kits because of the low price, do your research. We are happy to answer any questions you have. We get excellent product support from JOM in Germany.

JOM have suspension kits for most EURO cars. If your car is not listed on our site, please let us know (we have not listed everything yet) We will list it up for you.

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]]> Autoslick Autoslick http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/42159-15-off-all-JOM-Blueline-Coilovers-and-JOM-Strut-Braces <![CDATA[BMW rejects Ecclestone's F1 comeback claim]]> http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/42158-BMW-rejects-Ecclestone-s-F1-comeback-claim?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 22:53:29 GMT What do you all think? Would of been cool for BMW to get back into F1. http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/bmw-rejects-ecclestone-s-f1-comeback-claim/ What do you all think?
Would of been cool for BMW to get back into F1.

http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/bm...omeback-claim/ ]]> General Discussion Ant Man http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/42158-BMW-rejects-Ecclestone-s-F1-comeback-claim NT to get its roads opened up again? http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/42157-NT-to-get-its-roads-opened-up-again?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 12:16:56 GMT Not sure if this has been posted? ---Quote--- The Northern Territory could soon return to having open speed limits on remote sections of highway after its road toll failed to drop at the same pace as the rest of Australia. Northern Territory chief minister Adam Giles is reviewing speed... Not sure if this has been posted?

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The Northern Territory could soon return to having open speed limits on remote sections of highway after its road toll failed to drop at the same pace as the rest of Australia.
Northern Territory chief minister Adam Giles is reviewing speed limits on the Stuart, Victoria and Barkly Highways as part of a pre-election promise. Giles has already flagged likely increases to the speed limit on selected sections of highway, and is expected to announce his decision shortly after delivering next week's Territory budget.
Open speed limits were abolished by the former Territory Labor Government in 2006 and replaced by a maximum limit of 130km/h.
http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor...ref_map=%5B%5D ]]> General Discussion Tom http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/42157-NT-to-get-its-roads-opened-up-again Introducing www.slickonline.com.au - AUTOSLICK http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/42156-Introducing-www.slickonline.com.au-AUTOSLICK?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 03:03:02 GMT

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Come and check us out for some fantastic brands. We have the best of the best Euro car accessories from trusted brands JOM, Mattig, Vivid Racing, RHD Japan. We have stunning wheels manufactured in the US - ISS Forged. Retro style wheels from Calibre from the UK and ESM wheels coming soon.

We are also official dealers of Royal Purple Oils.

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]]> Autoslick Autoslick http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/42156-Introducing-www.slickonline.com.au-AUTOSLICK E39 Shifter - Issues selecting DRIVE gear http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/42155-E39-Shifter-Issues-selecting-DRIVE-gear?goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 01:28:29 GMT Hi fellas,

Just wandering if you got any experiences with E39 shifter issues. My car drives fine. It goes from P through to N no worries, but when I need to select Drive, I have to slightly push the shifter to the left in order for it to click/go down into Drive.
I've been driving it like that for a while, so its not a problem at all, I would just like to sort it out.
Has something, possibly dirt gone into the shifter or is the shifter faulty...???
Any help would be appreciated. ]]> BMW beema87 http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/42155-E39-Shifter-Issues-selecting-DRIVE-gear <![CDATA[G'day - Rob from Melbourne]]> http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/42153-G-day-Rob-from-Melbourne?goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 09:26:39 GMT Hi lads and lassies. Found this forum while researching for my first car. Passed my practical test a few weeks ago (at the grand age of 32) Cheers. R Hi lads and lassies.

Found this forum while researching for my first car. Passed my practical test a few weeks ago (at the grand age of 32)

Cheers.

R ]]> Front Desk JustWandering http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/42153-G-day-Rob-from-Melbourne Looking at getting an E46 330i http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/42152-Looking-at-getting-an-E46-330i?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 07:12:57 GMT as the title states looking at picking up a 330i for my wife... her saab is dying and no point spending on it.. and she doesnt want to drive my defender. lol the car drives fine. Smells a bit of burnt oil and has smoke coming from close to fire wall. Would that be the pvc leak thing? gonna take... as the title states looking at picking up a 330i for my wife... her saab is dying and no point spending on it.. and she doesnt want to drive my defender. lol

the car drives fine. Smells a bit of burnt oil and has smoke coming from close to fire wall. Would that be the pvc leak thing? gonna take it to work and get it looked at this week (thank god for working for bmw) and hopefully it checks out fine.. Also heard a bit of ticking in the engine bay.. what should I be checking when getting an e46? ]]> BMW loveb http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/42152-Looking-at-getting-an-E46-330i E34 Automatic Lightbulb? http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/42151-E34-Automatic-Lightbulb?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 05:15:10 GMT Hey guys,

My dad got an E34 525i (M50 VANOS) this week. It's absolutely mint. Well except for one thing so far.

The bulb that lights up the gear selector is out, and I can't find any mention of anyone changing one, or instructions on how to. Am I missing something?

- Michael ]]> BMW m-col http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/42151-E34-Automatic-Lightbulb • Brakes Direct • Which way do slotted brake rotors go? • http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php/42150-•-Brakes-Direct-•-Which-way-do-slotted-brake-rotors-go-•?goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 04:58:32 GMT
http://youtu.be/5OWM1wttWA8

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