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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!

  • 1987 325e Power options?

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    L
    It looks like I will be going 2.7i! Check out my build in progress here: http://www.wibimmers.com/board/index.php?/topic/2261-1987-325e-eventually-boost27i-m20/ /threadclose [image: :)]
  • E30 Wheel Options?

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    RamRod E28R
    Can't beat me 1984 528e unmounted bottle cap with original Michelin didn't leak a drop ran it for over a year!!!
  • E46 running warm?

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    jc43089J
    Yep, they probably sell a couple different ones. Don't have to get the one that says OEM, choose another mfg that says OEM supplier. Same part without the BMW sticker on the box.
  • E46 cold idle surge/stall???

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    RamRod E28R
    No mil lamp on, I think it's just a dirty icv... I hope at least
  • E46 radio won't turn on in cold

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    Brian.B
    Lol. If I'm gunna replace this radio it won't be for a factory replacement. I'll drop a good amount on a touch screen/sat nav
  • m20 Surging idle problem

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    RamRod E28R
    Also check for an inline resistor on the coolant temp sensor... I had to turn my idle up until I found that to be the problem
  • driving bmw in winter?

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    I love my E39I
    So prior to snow my car was alpine white now its artic grey....>_<
  • saab 9000 spoiler on my e28

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    jawaJ
    pm me and ill get a price to ya
  • Wheelie time! Refinishing my Kosei K1's.

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    rampelsauceR
    I just got the basic silver stud kit. Went in awesome. I just stripped off the black, and left them silver til I get more time to make them wild. Yes, that's off Tony's old 325 sedan.
  • Tuning Guidelines: Suspension

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    RamRod E28R
    Taint nothin wrong wit cut springs lol
  • Smoke Tester

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    [image: snap1.jpeg] *BAT SIGNAL*   I am here. I have built an apparatus that has revealed intake and exhaust leaks successfully 3 out of 3 times. It is slightly janky but it works. You are certainly welcome to use it. I am at home in New Berlin hiding from the black friday madness if you would like to retrieve it. Otherwise I can bring it to work M,T, or W next week and can meet you in Glendale.
  • Cleaning E30 Window Trim - Polished/Chrome

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    mkoeppM
    Link does not work. I searched polishing trim and found a few good tips ****fixed link**** I hope it helps
  • Aftermarket fenders: Schmiedmann vs JC Whitney

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    rampelsauceR
    tsweers89 said: You get a dealer discount. Quite being a cheap ass and get the stuff that fits right. Or go on r3v and purchase a used one from a non salt state and get it painted. Where is the money tree exactly and would one go about harvesting the money from it?  Do I shake it and let it all fall, or do grab a ladder and pick them one by one?  How do I know when it reaches peak ripeness for picking? Get real man, not everyone has a lot of money.  I'd like to finish this car and not go broke doing so.  I don't  really care if its all OEM stuff on the car, just that it looks pretty good and I have fun.   Also, what ever happened to those fenders you had, you never got back to me.
  • M42 surprise

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    EarlE
    I use indian head shellac on my paper gaskets
  • angel eyes?

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    RamRod E28R
    Im gonna wait until after winter to do the angel eyes I think and im gonna roll with the e46 for the winter cause its gonna be tlc time this spring.
  • M62 timing chain info

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    BMWbenB
    Thanks for the input everyone. From what I had gathered it was a difficult thing to do but I just wanted more specifics. The post was deleted so I guess it was sold anyways, wasn't able to make a move fast enough.
  • Best way to drain an E30 fuel tank?

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    KaiserRollsK
    just be careful of fires [image: 95095\_o.gif]
  • engine idle issue

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    6670charger6
    Sounds like a plan.   No, my oil does not smell like gas.
  • Stupid seatbelt question

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    bfraser30B
    Alright thanks! Just wanted to make sure
  • E30 timing belt change

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    6670charger6
    Yep.