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I'm going to be changing my rotors and pads and was thinking of using RDA rotors and Infinity pads both of which I've used before on other vehicles with no problems. However It's come to my attention that BMWs can be little bitches when it comes to the brakes and can give endless squeeling and...
Hey guys, i have a feelin my car is running a bit rich. was just wondering what the fuel consumption of your cars are? including the year, model and engine :) this might be helpful to others too. thanks
I've just been quoted $210.00 for 5 ltrs (nothing smaller) of MTF LT-1 gearbox fluid (yellow sticker on gearbox) by good ole BMW. I need 1.215ltrs for the change I have absolutely SFA I can use the other 3.785 ltrs for so apart from the cost, which is bad enough 75% will be wasted. Does anyone...
the lights in the e28 esp and to a sertan extent the e34 are pretty poor compared to the ddm xenons in the e36. Are they upgradable, and if so what globes do they use (in foglights also). thankyou in advance for this basic but neccisary request.
hi all, any one know where i could get this kit ? http://bmwe30cars.blogspot.com/2009/11/very-well-tuning-e30-s50.html 24242
So my motor is nearly built and I would like to get the chipped mapped on a dyno instead of a generic chip.. Who can you guys recommend? Mike
Hi all Afetr much internet searching I surrender and turn to you guys. does anyone know.... Where/who in Oz sells/imports (or can help with) 1. Hamann products (wheels in particular) I've emailed a mob in SA with no reply. 2. Vorsteiner products (carbon fibre bonnet) I've emailed a mob...
Apparently we can't do the stomp test on aussie cars. Any other easy/cheap way of getting Motronic error codes? cheers
i have noticed that in the USA its easy to get a set of these mats :love http://www.koperformance.com/BMW/oe_maintenance_misc/oem_bmw_floor_mats/genuine_m_z_embroidered_oem_bmw_floor_mats_z3_z4_m3_m5_e36_e39_e46.htm ...
Wondering where some of you might of put your other gauges like oil pressure, oil temp, boost ect ect ect... For those who have done it what did you use in the way of a bracket or pod? Any suggestions? Mike
Just wondering who on this forum owns one of these. Would be nice to know how many exist, some pics, condition, Ks, colour combos etc. Occasionally I come across one or two on Car sales, but not sure how many are actually left from the 50 designated cars. TIA :)
Okay here goes. Car has had some trouble idling for the past few weeks and finally got some time to take a look. Was pretty certain it was the ignition timing so did some reading on adjusting the distributor cap for the M30. While I was waiting for a mechanic to get back to me decided to...
I just put a new clutch master cylinder in my E30, and i cannot seem to get it to bleed up properly using the normal methods. I have also tried using a pressure bleeder with about 10psi, and that didn't work either. I have read that you need to reverse bleed them from the bottom up-Is that...
Hi Ladies and Gents, I have sent my car to them to get the waterpump and thermostat change today on my e36. I explained the fan delete mod thingy and they were a bit hesitant. Any of you guys got experience with them before? Are they a bmw performance workshop or just your regular run of...
Hmm ever since I let Adam tune it, the car has been sluggish, doesnt rev well... it like lags and then after 4000rpm it picks up abit and pulls to redline. Anyways I noticed before that the spring tension was soft, but now its pretty hard... Ive been mucking around with it for the past few hours...
The heater in e28 is cold. The radiator is hot the coolant temp guage is between 1/4 & 1/2. Is the heater tap (or whaever is in it) not werkn or the temp dial no workin or blocked up heater core. Any suggestions
hi all seeing as i want the least amount of suprises when i swap the m50 in i figured id recondition (or rebuild whichever way you want to look at it) my starter motor (i have a spare one). Is it possible to do that? realoem is a bit vauge for part numbers, or do we have programs like...
Where is the Micro filter(cabin filter) located in a 1995 E34 520i locatet ?? Regards, Gederts, 0401063704
hi all Im going to be reding the rear end soon (lsd diff, noltec subframe + trailing bushes) and i need to know what to do with this situation. ATM i have the 480,000kms shell and the 280,000kms donor. Ive got the front struts from the parts car in the shell as they were stored inside the car...
just wondering if anyone on here has the tyre + rim insurance through bmw and any thoughts. or if its a rort and have had problems claiming.
Our family car is a 2002 BMW E46 325i manual, which I really enyoy driving. My wife rang me at work to say the brake lights had come on by themselves while the car was parked in the driveway ! I thought it may be the brake switch, but then she said the brake lights go off if the car is started,...
Hi guys, Lets say in the case of manual crank regulators, can anyone see any reason why they would be different from early to late model? I have a dodgey drivers front on the sedan which is an aftermarket kit using Bosch motors and can get a complete aftermarket kit that is listed to suit...
Hey, Im doing my timing belt today and im trying to get cam gear off to change the cam seal but the bolt is on friggin tight. Im trying to loosen the bolt with the old belt on but im worried about it skipping teeth and rooting a valve. I've got a breaker bar on it and am pulling as hard as i can...
guys, a friend found some rims for his E24 but unsure if they ll fit. its a 635csi 1986 model. The dimmensions are: Front - 18x8 +35 Rear - 18x10 +15 he s lowered the car not long ago with Bilstein heavy duty shocks and k-mac springs with 35mm drop. front adjustable camber top mounts...
Hi, at the beginning of the year I put Eibach pro-kit and Koni FSD's on my e39 530i. It's a great ride and all - except that the front end is simply too low. The front end is 3~4cm lower than the back and I've spent six months trying to get used to it, but I'm getting tired of the constant...
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