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http://pw1.netcom.com/~sgalaba/mph.htm Here ya go guys, for any of you thinking of changing your differential and wanting to know what the effect will be this calculator is your best friend :) Sticky?
Have a look and see if there is anything you need. Probably much of the stuff is already familiar but there might be a surprise or two. 10 pages worth and plenty of other manufacturers covered as well. http://pdftown.com/Pdf-eBook/BMW.html
Hey Guys, I was looking into differences in tyre sizes as one changes rim sizes etc and came across this handy tool that I think others could use too. Formerly I'd relied on a book at my local tyre supply but this finding is soooo convenient and should answer many questions that I see posted in...
I have been using a K&N panel filter for the last 3-4months and was wondering if it was worthwhile. So as i said in my last post #23 here: http://forums.eurocca.net/showthread.php?t=20225 I have done testing of K&N Replacement Panel Filter(recently cleaned and reoiled as specified by K&N)...
Taken from the website of one of the leading automotive lighting consultants in North America. I have removed the reference table to US DOT headlights as it shouldn't apply to us. It is also available in printer friendly PDF from here Now go forth and stop blinding people!
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Just found this searchin around the net, figured it might help others out :) http://users.erols.com/srweiss/tableifc.htm
Hi all, Are you using this size tire on your e36? If so what would you recommend? I know Pirelli and Michelin do an awesome tire but have you bought a cheaper option and thought "wow this is great bang for buck"! Any help or suggestions would be great!
Hi All, I have just got myself a new ECU off ebay for my M40 E36 318i 1992 and was wondering if anyone has ever changed theirs before? The doner car was an M40 E36 1993 (i've already checked that it will suit my CA-32 Production model E36 1992). Nothing wrong with the current one except that...
G'day all. When I hit 80k (give or take) in my E34 525i, the steering wheel starts to shudder/shake. Give it a bit of right foot and it goes away. The brakes are good, the suspension has been checked and various items replaced with new. Apart from this she goes well. Any ideas anyone?
Just wondering if anyone has been able to source compressor parts from any where ? I am trying to get a shaft seal kit & body seal kit for my Bosch Behr wingcell / rotary A/C compressor & have found a couple of U.S company's that have them in stock but wont supply outside of U.S or accept non U.S...
I used to buy BMW parts from Pelicanparts, other people also recommended BMA but I never deal with them. Recently I noticed that GermanAutoParts.com has extended their BMW parts section and majority of their price always lower than Pelicanparts, they are nice people to deal with, I ordered a...
Hey guys, I just got some fog lights for my E30 shipped from England. They came with the relay, the switch, 8 screws and 8 expanding nuts. -hex screw and expanding nut- However, when I try screwing the screw into the expanding nut, the expanding nut just comes out of hole it's meant to...
Hi folks, Finally I've got some 15" basketweaves on the way (hopefully this set is actually 15s...d'oh!) so I'm trying to decide which 205/55R15 rubber to wrap them in. My priorities are wet grip and gentle breakaway (ie will sacrifice some outright grip for predictability). So far, I'm...
Has anyone experiences wheel wobbles when driving with their alloy rims/aftermarket rims and then used spigot rings to fix the problem?
Can someone tell me what parts I need for the crank position sensor and 60-2 tooth wheel from a late model 325i ? I'm about 80% of the way through making up the new Megasquirt wiring loom and have come unstuck at the crank position sensor. Unknown to me, the 325e with the older Motronic ECU has...
I'm about to buy a 731 head to fit to my eta block. I would like to recondition it beforehand and was wondering what is involved and approx. costs for the machine work. cheers
Anyone in Melbourne got one I can borrow?
I've collected several parts for a turbo upgrade (HX35 turbo, revshift adapter, etc.) however after further research I'm having some doubts about doing this in the short term. The m20b27 bottom end on this car is in good condition and it seems that I could get good gains simply by swapping the...
Hi, I'd like to get some ramps to make it easier to work under the car, but I'm having trouble finding any that have a solid plate which you drive on (as opposed to just the crossbars). I've tried a set that have just the crossbars and can't drive up them, the wheel gets stuck in the ruts between...
This article is a quite long (53 pages when I transferred it to MS Word) but definitely worth a read, I thought I knew a bit about choosing engine oil but it turns out I was wrong. I'm Very glad I came across this and hopefully my engines will be lasting longer and making more power from now on as...
Came across this in the supercheapauto eBay store... http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CASTROL-Edge-0w-40-5-litre-Engine-Oil-299202-/190579160487#ht_500wt_922 Pricing of $85 makes it $20 more than the "EDGE SPORT" you always see in the retail shops. Interestingly I could not find Edge Sport on their...
Hi Folks, My bonnet had some scratches on the leading edge near the drivers headlight. I tried to touch it up, but made a horrible mess, so now I need professional help! My usual panel beater says to do it properly the whole bonnet needs respraying and because it is so close to the front...
I need to fix some structural rust in my car, I have talked to a few smash repairer they either don't want the job or quote sky high. I'm thinking about getting idea from those mobile welding services, has anyone used any of them and has recommendation ?
Hey, I want to buy a mig for welding bodywork patch panels and cant really spend to much. I havent welded before so I'll be using whatever welder I buy to learn/practice first before welding on my car. Anyway, what are your opinions on this:...
Hello, It has come to my attention that I will need to facilitate the installation of a swirl tank and an external fuel pump in my car. My motor needs 3 bar rail pressure, pretty standard. What I do see is a huge range of pumps; Bosch, Aeromotive, Paxton, Magnafuel etc etc. Whilst some of ...
Hey All, Need to get a pair of 255/40/17s for the back of my E39 and was wondering if anyone knew a place in Melb to get a semi-decent pair for a reasonable price? Have seen on ebay there is a mob up in Sydney who do new Kumhos at around $160 each and would like to pick up something around that...
Some links for tuning the Motronic ECU. I have an 86' 325e which is halfway turbocharged, and looking at tuning the MOtronic ECU. If anyone has more details or information, or settings, anything... I would really appreciate it. http://www.futurlec.com.au/EPROMProg.jsp...
Hey people, I have a problem with my E34 BMW 5 series... my rear door lock has gotten itself in a jam, now the door will not unlock (yes, I've tried pulling the button)... Any one have any tips on removing the trim without being able to open the door? or any other tip to get the the lock...
tried the wheels on the front with et5 with about 2 degs camber and they work great! i tried them on the back et5 with max camber and ONE rubs, the other is close, i'm considering getting the fenders pulled, does anyone know what is involved, i've never done it before. i'm considering...
Our hydrovane from '97 finally packed it in after I managed to drop it while moving it :banghead It was a tankless unit (I have a vertical tank with a capacity of 1000kPa with an electronic actuator to control the compressor on/off thresholds). Looked like the new HV01/HV02 they currently sell. ...
Anyone have any idea on how much it cost to have blown airbags replaced.
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