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timmer said: Old thread, but you still have these?  Need some snows for my E46 325i and no one has them in stock.... Thanks! Timmer Sorry man, these have been gone for awhile. I can keep an eye out for ya.

I opened that expecting a fake article, that thing looks so weird. I can’t believe this is the direction they want to keep taking. Gross.

gilber33 said: Ohhh yeah. I bought the special wrench tool for those after reading about how tight it is. Which made it an entirely non-issue.  We used a hex socket, a wrench and another wrench for more leverage.

It's been a long time since I posted on here but want to give the local community a chance before I start shipping. Car lacks drivetrain but I may have some old M42 remnants. I have a decent collection of parts I'd like to try selling locally before shipping. I've listed some key pieces below but let me know if there are parts you're looking for.  Corbeau GTS II seat pair and E30 seat brackets, used one season - $900 Depo smoked crosshair headlights, Brand new- $225 Motometer Gauge cluster - hasn't been used for 4 years. Was functional other than ODO. Chips for 318is and 325e - $250 Early model Sport steering wheel, Missing leather wrap - $100 Late model bumpers with euro trim (deletes side markers, All OEM) - $1800 IS spoiler (OEM) - $200 Mtech 1 spoiler (aftermarket, Garagistic) - $200 IS side skirts (OEM) $325 Pop-out window Set, latches aged but work- $350 2.79 LSD diff - $500 Let me know if you have questions. [image: PXL\_20220908\_173029906.MP.jpg] [image: PXL\_20220908\_172824444.jpg] [image: PXL\_20220908\_171843474.jpg]

I picked up some boxes of used e30 parts from Merl earlier this week, and this non-e30 bit turned up in one of the boxes. I'm guessing an m50 throttle body?? It has a BMW logo stamp and part number 1730363 on it. I checked back with Merl and he doesn't want it. Seems to be in good shape but not something I would have a use for. Any interest here?  [image: IMG\_0598.jpg] [image: IMG\_0599.jpg] [image: IMG\_0600.jpg]

Looks great!

I dislike the phrasing that ECS used for their lift, as there is no height issues limiting tire size. The limit to tire size is the front spindle design, the control arm ball joint mtg is over the tire instead of behind it. You are physically limited to a 31" OD tire unless you completely redesign the front suspension or run a large spacer.  [image: image.png]   HipMF said: I;m thinking about thos Sidewalls. They're less sidewally than I wished for, but the brakes limit me to an 18" wheel, and the upper control arm / spindle limits me to a 31" tire without getting wild.  I looked at the rabbit hole that was "Stuffing 33's" under it and doing what it took, but at the end of the day it's my daily driver so I should avoid that. For now

Hoping to get back into project mode w/the M5 next month. This summer the focus has been on my new daily. Couple of immediate tasks: DSP Amp replacement + reinstall BlueBus PDR on hood - highway debris Power steering lines Aesthetic refresh due to backroads driving (conflicted about this one) Front and rear bumper replacement Headlight replacement [image: image.png] [image: image.png]

I wish it was a wagon. GLWS! I will pass it along.

There's plenty of transmissions on car-part with similar mileage for ~$500.  r&r, reseal and fluid change  should be another $1,200.  for ~$1700 you should be back on the road. less if you want to pull it yourself.

Come by, have a beer, help me move my ezup.  [image: 20220714\_125418.thumb.jpg.5f51fb0fbd6e8f4f9018d11182bc6467.jpg]

Anyone have an e30 front brake caliper bracket they no longer need? I had a caliper guide bolt seize and break off in the bracket on my 318is on an attempted removal. Yeah, I was stupid. I can order one from RockAuto but figured I'd do a quick ask here first.  Thanks, Rich

Like the title says, looking for manual dove sport seats for my 318ti. Good condition preferred. Thanks!

Lucked out and found one at Autozone 102nd and Silver Spring in MKE.

I feel like bottle caps are getting “rare”

#lowlife #racecardaily

wasnt m3 said: Having owned an n52 e83 for a decent amount of time, I will say it was a fantastic car. No major issues until 200k, when the transfer case started making funny sounds and I upgraded to an f15 X5 35i with the n55. That said, I can't imagine the e83 having kids...my e46 touring had more space. I'd go for the f25 in 6 cyl version if those were the only 2 options. If open to it, the x5 in either e70 or f15 might be a better fit. FYI, the e70 and f15 are identical, chassis wise. How reliable are the e70 X5 35i engines? I'm really drawn to the Audi Q5 of this same era, and honestly is my first choice, but the early engines have timing chain failures and really bad oil consumption, and it seems like each engine following that has similar issues. I don't mind replacing something that is a known failure, but oil consumption isn't an easy fix.

I’m working on getting rid of stuff I don’t need. Or stuff I don’t want to store to be used at some point in the future.    First up:  18sf of sound deadening, 3.5sf of heat shield, and 12 sf of under hood thermal acoustic lining. $100 for all of it. I don’t remember what the new price is, but I know this is a lot less.  [image: 60AE2D95-5C31-4382-BBBE-AF7079BD6A6B.jpeg] [image: DE9DF196-2C8D-4F49-9CDB-4CAE4D41DF94.jpeg]   Anyone want a cheap but decent subwoofer and amp? $100 for the pair.    [image: 1FB15F25-335A-4324-80B4-3CD57308A229.jpeg] [image: 3D736914-0B1E-422A-AC7B-60AD8EB65F57.jpeg] [image: CA13F070-7EAA-45DC-BA49-74F35AA0210B.jpeg] [image: 33213086-BC42-45D4-B794-F0186CEEFC18.jpeg]

Anyone signed up for the Monday school at Blackhawk? If so stop by and say hello.  [image: image.jpeg]

m42b32 said: Was fun watching the end of the auction yesterday, happy with the result??  I am. I was a little worried by the identical car ending two days after mine, but it seems like that didn't impact my auction much at all. I watched that one end today and none of the bidders were the same individuals that were bidding on my auction, which I found odd. The winner is actually a local guy, so Im sure we will see the car around.