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All things technical. Soon we may split this forum into more detailed subsections, but for now this is the technical home!

  • E30 heated seats

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    6670charger6
    Snap said: If you wanted to see if the heating element within the seat was good you could always do a continuity test on two of the harness pins. True. Will probably try them out tonight when I get home from work. Temps will be about 50, so cool enough to at least feel if they warm. If not, then time to test for continuity.
  • Do I need new strut bearings? Video inside!

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    jc43089J
    Eh, live and learn, The front is easy to align yourself, nothing to adjust besides toe in.  Glad you got it figured out.
  • Style 42 wheel opinions

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    Ryan...R
    Biased I am as well. Although, I really dont like any wheels that have bolts on them....... yes, that includes Style 5s....
  • Exhaust Sound Bytes

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    BimmerBonezB
    @Snap, dropbox link failed. I'm assuming too much exhaust for the internet to handle.
  • M42 puzzle

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    D
    I was totally teasing about the 110. I just run mid-grade and have never had a problem with my three m42s in the last Five months hahaha
  • e36 Front Caliper: Assembly Issue

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    EarlE
    Thanks Dustin =P I am just confused as to why only one of the four is being a pain lol
  • Starting price point for wheels?

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    shovzS
    I have a set of style 22 wheels.  They have almost brand Toyo Observe Garit KX tires on them.  The rims have some curb rash as one would expect.  I want to sell them because they came with the car when I purchased it but I don't like how they look.  What should I start my price out at if I list them on here or craigslist?  Ive seen how much the rims go for on ebay and what not but the condition of the tires has me confused as how much to ask for price wise.
  • E30 Fuel System Upgrade Ideas

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    [image: il\_570xN.240095507.jpg] ...For squirts,  or some sort of OBD-2 tuning system.  You have quite a bit of untapped potential
  • Where to get an alignment done?

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    Big Bear Tire or Lake Country Alignment, but both are in Okonomowoc.
  • who has experiences to replace Z4 front kidney grille?

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    EarlE
    http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=184
  • Coolant pissing out of rear of engine

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    damnboy037D
    I only have one hand to work with at the moment
  • E30 electric pop out windows

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    Bassboy3313B
    Very cool idea. Would think about doing it to the e21, but the manual pop outs go with the manual door windows just fine. [image: :P]
  • Fuel hose

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    jc43089J
    Glad you got it figured out, Good call on OE hose, I have tried fuel injection hose from Farm and Fleet, it only lasts about a year or two before it starts leaking around the ends from getting hard.  This was on our Maxima, I plan to replace it in the near future with BMW OE fuel line.
  • Style 42 rims

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    patsbimmer1P
    PM'd
  • TPS

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    It should be two torx or phillips head screws. [image: inv\_003386.jpg] If it is like the M20, you will need to remove the throttle body to remove the TPS
  • E46 m3 lowering springs

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    E36M3215E
    Kummrow automotive ask for me Dan or Pat 414 352 2886
  • 1991 318is exhaust repair assistance

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    Solution: custom connector pipe welded to catback and clamped to the cat so I don't have to replace the whole exhaust if one part goes bad. Much quieter!
  • What Coilovers do you have? What should I run?

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    WiscoE90W
    SubmuzikBoss said: I'm running d2 coilovers on my e90 just curious how low do those go?
  • Cleaned the IACV today

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    6670charger6
    I love my E39 said: Ahh the removing parts is what Im afraid of.lol Actually, this is probably the easiest part to remove and re-install short of the steering wheel on a non airbag car. The cap on my windshield washer bottle is harder to take off and put back on than my IACV is.
  • Learn About Motronic!

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    johnprusinskiJ
    you may not have created it but you are smart enough to explain everything to me. i just send snapchats in thanks.