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mafoose posted:I wish! I have a stack of bilsteins to rebuild for a bunch of different cars.
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Lightbulb Out posted:Make sure to put the slotted trailing arm adjusters in while you're doing that job. Eccentrics are trash. Any experience with the slotted adjusters? The subframe is bent on my E30 and I figured if I have to swap it, may as well make the new one adjustable. Seems like those might be kind of easy to knock out of alignment.
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Apr 2, 2015 12:58
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NitroSpazzz posted:I'd recommend something like the Ireland Engineering "Posi-lock" adjustable plates - http://www.iemotorsport.com/bmw/E30-suspension-steering/adjtoekit-lock.html I was thinking about this since I don't know how to weld and need a new subframe anyway. http://store.garagistic.com/ocart/bmw-e30-parts/adjustable-e30-rear-subframe-brackets
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Apr 3, 2015 00:16
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Dyscrasia posted:I was thinking about this since I don't know how to weld and need a new subframe anyway. I just bit the bullet on this subframe. They gave me a good deal on adding and installing poly subframe bushings.it uses the e36 eccentric bolts. I've done stock bushings before and it was a huge pain in the rear end, so that's worth something to me. I'll post how it works out in a month or so when I get it installed.
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Apr 4, 2015 19:35
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Tashan Dorrsett posted:Just finished my BMW's break-in period! How is that odometer still going? I had one fail at 200k, so I swapped with another cluster from a parts car I had. That odometer failed 15 miles later.
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Apr 10, 2015 22:44
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I've put an unknown number of miles on at this point. I figure gently caress it now, I don't like pulling the cluster, way too tight for my hands to fit.
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Apr 10, 2015 23:49
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BlackMK4 posted:My E30 was an airbag car and I had cluster removal down to about five minutes by the end there. I think my car was well over 300k judging by the mileage on the cluster and the amount of years that it was reported on carfax with the same mileage. I figure it's not polite to ask a a car it's age.
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Apr 11, 2015 00:13
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Thinking of going for a 5 series for winter driving. I'm thinking wait for this guy to get down to 2k. He has already cut the price 400 since last weekend. http://madison.craigslist.org/cto/4996561259.html
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May 1, 2015 21:53
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Powershift posted:On one hand, it has to have been well maintained to be that nice at 242k, on the other hand, that's a whole pile of miles. Just thinking of all the little parts that add up to thousands of dollars in parts, and eons in labor... I'm hoping for something to drive for 3 or 4 months a year. Hoping it has a solid engine and good enough everything else.
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May 1, 2015 22:12
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NitroSpazzz posted:I ran into that on something for the E21, really strange. Something I ran into more recently was trying to get the proper OEM radiator for the E30, apparently most of the shops selling an "OEM BMW radiator" aren't actually selling the right one. Never would have known unless someone had mentioned it. Sounds like some of the HR Springs for E30's . There is a specific part # for an m42 but the springs in the box are for the others.
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May 9, 2015 00:31
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BraveUlysses posted:car-part.com Is this a good place to buy junkyard parts? Ive been getting screwed on a rear bumper for the past 4 months with Bavarian auto recycling. First one was lost in shipping. Second was broken in shipping, waiting on a 3rd. I have called them 8 times and they keep "forgetting" to ship. I'm already in for this one, but I really need a new place for junk yard parts.
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Jun 5, 2015 22:11
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Any alternative is better than Bavarian auto recycling. So worth a shot.
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Jun 5, 2015 23:39
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T-Square posted:Whoops, E30. With my m42, I hooked together a bunch of swivel socket connections and got at it from the top. I've not tried with an m20 yet.
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Jun 20, 2015 21:36
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T-Square posted:I've read of/heard from people that they've gotten this to work with the M20, but even with the passenger motor mount disconnected and extra clearance, it seems like the swivel is just binding up, going full bore with my trusty old beast of a Stanley isn't doing poo poo. Well poo poo. Keep us updated. I have an m20 also and will have to do some suspension work sooner rather than later.
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Jun 21, 2015 00:30
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Anyone know the part number for an e30 speedometer wiring cable? The one that plugs into the differential. Not getting anything on realoem. Also, where does the other side plug in? My guess is under the back seat.
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Jul 4, 2015 01:25
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BlackMK4 posted:Yes, under the back seat. The connector part # for the speed sensor is 61131378416. It just clips onto the wires, so an easy swap.
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Jul 11, 2015 15:54
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What would that itb give you on an m42 besides better throttle response? I'd figure you need a bunch of exhaust and engine work to make it worth while.
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Aug 29, 2015 14:17
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Looking for some electrical system help. I recently picked up a 1990 535i for a winter beater, it looks like poo poo, but drives fine. It has a drain on the battery, about 1.1 amps after the door control has done its thing. I was able to track it down to fuse 20 under the hood. My understanding is that this is hooked into a number of hardwired systems that otherwise bypass fuses. I've read some things about an IHKA as the common cause, but I've not been able to find anything like this on realoem. Anyone have any ideas as to what is hooked up to this portion of the electrical system? I'm finding that the wiring diagrams vary quite a bit for E34s depending on model.
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Nov 21, 2015 03:13
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warcake posted:http://www.mycarly.com/product/bmw-app/ Does this read all of the body codes? I wanted to read my dsc error codes, Carly support told me to use the trial version and find out, implying I should buy their connector with out knowing if it works. I grabbed a 20$ cable off amazon (soldered two pins together for e46) and use an old barely running laptop with inpa. Not slick, but works fine.
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Jan 6, 2016 01:29
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If you are replacing shocks, I'd get new mounts and spring pads while your at it. As for sourcing your own parts depends on the shop. I've had one shop say they would tack 20% onto my bill to make up for the profit lost on the parts.
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Jan 23, 2016 20:53
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Crustashio posted:IX had a different rack setup, you can't just bolt in the e36 rack like a RWD car. My understanding is that an e36 rack requires firewall modification for an airbag equipped e30 even if not an ix. I would love to hear otherwise.
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Jan 24, 2016 02:24
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Any ideas on an e30 differential bushing bolt? It seems like the diff bounces up and down like the bolt is too small. Could the mount be worn on the car?
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Feb 20, 2016 01:15
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SuperDucky posted:If you haven't personally done it or have a receipt for it, the diff mount almost assuredly needs to be done. That could be it. My diff is a bit beat up and I just replaced the rear subframe along with bushings. It just seemed like the bolt was a little loose on the car side vs the diff mount. At least the parts stockpile my garage has become has paid off, I've got a new bushing. Anyone replaced one without dropping the diff? I can probably get the old one out, not sure I can push the new one in though. Dyscrasia fucked around with this message at 17:25 on Feb 20, 2016 |
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Feb 20, 2016 16:38
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I've been sitting on a rebuilt m42 head for a year now, I have not had time to do the job, other things and life get in the way. How should I be storing it? I've had it in the house. Should I have oil in it or anything like that? Valves and springs are installed. Dyscrasia fucked around with this message at 23:42 on Nov 19, 2016 |
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Nov 19, 2016 23:39
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geeves posted:In your bed. You take the couch. Done, I'll let the wife know.
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Nov 20, 2016 00:30
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Has anyone used the BMW owner reimbursement program? I'm hearing that some dealers just take care of it for free, while others bill you and you have to get a check from BMW yourself.
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Apr 26, 2018 23:38
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Alarbus posted:The one from the car club? It's pretty easy, you just fill out the form and mail it in, assuming you're already a BMW CCA member. I think for new members you have to buy multiple years of membership first or something. And some dealers might do that? I think it's just a general thing. Bmw-rp.com. Its like an extended warranty for things they messed up.
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