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Aug 17, 2011 23:46
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Can you guys help me with the identification, based on a very vague description, of a BMW M-car? It was a 2-seater, 2-door but it had a hatch-back. It was a little (but not much) like a station wagon, but it had a long hood and a definite sporty look to it that had me crossing the street to check it out. This was in Charleston, SC [USA] (there's a BMW plant in Spartanburg, SC, in case that's somehow relevant) so I figure it is almost certainly USDM-spec. When I went up and looked at it, the badge just said "M" with the rainbow around it, and poo poo; but its was no more specific than that - i.e. "M3" or "M5" (or like I wish existed in the States, that 1 series M car). edit: Oh yeah, the body very slightly reminded me of the new Ferrari FF's profile: http://images.google.com/search?tbm...l1099l1.6.1l8l0 whose tuggin fucked around with this message at 00:45 on Aug 18, 2011 |
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Aug 18, 2011 00:42
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Well I got it back and the wobble is gone. They insist I need new tires and that it's because my suspension is worn, but the wobble is totally gone, at least on the limited test I did. Yet they insist they did nothing.... Yeah right. Damned tire shops. This is why I buy online.
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Aug 18, 2011 00:45
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Was it this?   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M_Coupe
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Aug 18, 2011 00:45
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Chinatown posted:Was it this? Yeah! It was that. Its funny 'cause I specifically refrained from using the word "coupe" to describe it solely because of the shape of the very-tail-end (you know, the hatch-ish part) Thanks man.
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Aug 18, 2011 00:49
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Also, I had no idea that anyone, anywhere was still putting out cars with straight-6's. Maybe I'm just naive. I wonder if its canted over.
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Aug 18, 2011 00:53
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The Scientist posted:Also, I had no idea that anyone, anywhere was still putting out cars with straight-6's. Maybe I'm just naive. I wonder if its canted over. 45ish degrees or so e: more like 70*
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Aug 18, 2011 00:56
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Chinatown posted:Was it this? Ugliest BMW :[
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Aug 18, 2011 01:07
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The Scientist posted:Also, I had no idea that anyone, anywhere was still putting out cars with straight-6's. Maybe I'm just naive. I wonder if its canted over. The vast majority of BMWs (in the US) sold in the past 30 year up to the present are straight-sixes. Unfortunately it's slowly changing with BMW starting to put turbo-4s into everything. I understand the reasons, and they do look like awesome engines, but I sure will miss the glorious straight-sixes. AlternateAccount posted:Ugliest BMW :[ You take that back!
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Aug 18, 2011 01:08
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AlternateAccount posted:Ugliest BMW :[ That's funny because I have always thought these things looked fantastic and someday will own one. So you shush.
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Aug 18, 2011 01:12
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Deceptor101 posted:That's funny because I have always thought these things looked fantastic and someday will own one. So you shush. I dig that it looks kind of unique....ly... ugly... I don't mind the Z4 version though and would totally drive that. FWIW, I don't much care for the Z3 roadster either.
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Aug 18, 2011 01:15
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The clutch pedal on my E30 is starting to bind intermittently. It works 98% of the time but every once in a while it only lets me push the pedal in about half way until I release it and press it again. Nothing is behind the pedal to get in the way, any idea what's going on?
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Aug 18, 2011 01:16
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The Scientist posted:Also, I had no idea that anyone, anywhere was still putting out cars with straight-6's. Maybe I'm just naive. I wonder if its canted over. Volvo and LR are still truckin with the I6 as well. I want to love the clownshoe, and I ought to love the clownshoe, but I just can't. Sorry  Also, the 1 series M is now available in MURICA.
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Aug 18, 2011 01:17
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KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:Volvo and LR are still truckin with the I6 as well. Haha, I was like NO WAY ARE THEY CALLING THAT THING AN M1. I checked and of course, it's the "1 series M coupe."
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Aug 18, 2011 01:21
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Clownshoe is the ugliest loving thing
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Aug 18, 2011 01:29
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KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:Volvo and LR are still truckin with the I6 as well. I wonder if I can arrange a test drive. How rich do I need to make myself look? It wouldn't be too outlandish, I guess. The streets run blue with BMW's in this town[Charleston, South Carolina]. The 328i here is as ubiquitous as the Camry and Accord in other cities, I swear.
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Aug 18, 2011 01:43
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I...I don't know if I can like any of you guys now. The Clownshoe is the best BMW ever, apart from the 3.0 CS. I almost bought an S54-powered example before I remembered that I was looking for a daily driver.
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Aug 18, 2011 01:51
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The Scientist posted:I wonder if I can arrange a test drive. How rich do I need to make myself look? It wouldn't be too outlandish, I guess. MrChips posted:I...I don't know if I can like any of you guys now.
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Aug 18, 2011 02:15
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Clownshoe is my most wanted BMW, but the markups for the s52 version are still ridiculous considering they aren't THAT dissimilar in performance to the e36 m3. Still the best looking non round headlight BMW. Also, dude accepted my offer on the zhp. Come Friday I will be yet another e46 jerk. Also, I saw a 1M in Halifax yesterday. With the small production run (1000 worldwide?) I was surprised to see one with Nova Scotia plates.
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Aug 18, 2011 02:54
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The Scientist posted:I wonder if I can arrange a test drive. How rich do I need to make myself look? It wouldn't be too outlandish, I guess. The streets run blue with BMW's in this town[Charleston, South Carolina]. The 328i here is as ubiquitous as the Camry and Accord in other cities, I swear. you can probably walk in to any dealership in the united states and if you're dressed correctly they will let you drive a car production on 1M doesn't have a firm cap but it will end Q1 2012 when they retool for the new, uglier 1, so probably less than 1000 but who knows really
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Aug 18, 2011 03:11
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While that's typically true, for certain limited run vehicles that already have mile-long waiting lists and dealer markups (like a 1M), many dealers won't give you a test drive without plunking down a deposit. Not all, but most. If you just want to go drive a regular 135i or 328i or whatever, then yeah just go to a dealership without looking like a homeless person and they'll throw you the keys.
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Aug 18, 2011 03:25
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But do they sell any 1 series cars in the USDM? That's why I was finding it so curious that they were selling the 1 series M here.
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Aug 18, 2011 15:50
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The Scientist posted:But do they sell any 1 series cars in the USDM? That's why I was finding it so curious that they were selling the 1 series M here. Yeah, we get the 128i and 135i, but just the coupes in each case. We don't get all the crazy-engined models Europe gets.
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Aug 18, 2011 16:07
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two_beer_bishes posted:The clutch pedal on my E30 is starting to bind intermittently. It works 98% of the time but every once in a while it only lets me push the pedal in about half way until I release it and press it again. Nothing is behind the pedal to get in the way, any idea what's going on? Mine started doing this when my throw out bearing decided to seize and break in half.
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Aug 18, 2011 16:19
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KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:you can probably walk in to any dealership in the united states and if you're dressed correctly they will let you drive a car Depends on the dealer. Peter Pan BMW in San Mateo, CA won't give you the time of day.
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Aug 18, 2011 17:06
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Reeves here in Tampa is pretty nice. I showed up to the parts area in my E46 and as I was walking out, some dealer stopped me and simply said "Hey, nice 330, would you be interested in test driving the new 335i?" and I was in cargo shorts and a Party Fowl t-shirt...
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Aug 18, 2011 17:15
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Standard tire size on my e46 328i is 205/55/16. Tirerack says I could go up to 225/50/16. I like the look of wider tires, and I suppose I'll have a little better grip right? I know some of the 330's came with 225s in the front and 245s in the rear, so I have the clearance right? Never hurts to make sure. Also, now that I know my suspension is lightly destroying my front tires, whats the chance I can get a suspension refresh for less than 1k. What brands are good for shocks/struts/springs etc?
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Aug 18, 2011 17:17
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Fermunky posted:Reeves here in Tampa is pretty nice. I showed up to the parts area in my E46 and as I was walking out, some dealer stopped me and simply said "Hey, nice 330, would you be interested in test driving the new 335i?" and I was in cargo shorts and a Party Fowl t-shirt... I think if you show up driving a BMW they're probably more likely to let you test drive a newer one. As long as its not a ratty E30 or E36 or something I guess.
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Aug 18, 2011 17:20
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rscott posted:I think if you show up driving a BMW they're probably more likely to let you test drive a newer one. As long as its not a ratty E30 or E36 or something I guess. I think this is pretty much true. When I was with my boss to look at cars since he had just moved here, the local dealership wouldn't give us the time of day. I had my 335 in for service a few days ago and they were practically begging me to test drive the new 535 and 550 even though I told them I wouldn't want to buy a new car for at least a year.
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Aug 18, 2011 17:33
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Lightbulb Out posted:Mine started doing this when my throw out bearing decided to seize and break in half. Oooh, that sounds bad
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Aug 18, 2011 17:51
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So the oil light came on this morning in my '05 ZHP as I was driving to work. I pulled over because if it comes on while driving it means "oil level is at minimum level, drive no more than 30 miles". I turned off the car, turned it back on, and it went away, drove the rest of the way to work (~15 miles) with no problems. Was that an error or what? I have had the car for approx 5500 miles. I will check the level later but I'm at work right now.
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Aug 18, 2011 18:11
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Chinatown posted:So the oil light came on this morning in my '05 ZHP as I was driving to work. I pulled over because if it comes on while driving it means "oil level is at minimum level, drive no more than 30 miles". I turned off the car, turned it back on, and it went away, drove the rest of the way to work (~15 miles) with no problems. Was that an error or what? I have had the car for approx 5500 miles. I will check the level later but I'm at work right now. Why didn't you just check the level right there? Do you have a dipstick?
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Aug 18, 2011 18:31
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Well it went off, and stayed off, and I was late for work. But yeah its in the parking lot now so I'm planning on doing that at lunch. Just wondering if anyone has heard of something like that happening.
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Aug 18, 2011 18:35
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two_beer_bishes posted:Oooh, that sounds bad Yeah, I'd check your slave cylinder, too. However, it sounds exactly like what happened to me. I was 5 hours away from home and went to clutch in and it wouldn't, and then clutched in again and it was rough but fine. Eventually it got so bad that every time you pushed the clutch in it made terrible terrible noises and was extremely hard to change gears and such. The throw out bearing had seized, all the bearings had fallen out, broken in half, and then started bluing the pressure plate. It didn't help I had driven it for 3-4 weeks like that. Do you hear any noises when you're in neutral and push the clutch in and out?
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Aug 18, 2011 18:43
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Chinatown posted:Well it went off, and stayed off, and I was late for work. But yeah its in the parking lot now so I'm planning on doing that at lunch. Just wondering if anyone has heard of something like that happening. Sensors do die and break so... yes? I sure as poo poo wouldn't have kept driving even if the light didn't come back on though. However if your engine didn't seize then it is probably just a bad sensor.
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Aug 18, 2011 18:44
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Chinatown posted:So the oil light came on this morning in my '05 ZHP as I was driving to work. I pulled over because if it comes on while driving it means "oil level is at minimum level, drive no more than 30 miles". I turned off the car, turned it back on, and it went away, drove the rest of the way to work (~15 miles) with no problems. Was that an error or what? I have had the car for approx 5500 miles. I will check the level later but I'm at work right now. The oil level sender on E46s commonly goes bad, but fortunately are easily replaced. Even if it is working fine, if you're right on the threshold of triggering it turning the car off and on usually clears it out for a while. Regardless, don't trust the light, check your dipstick. Sounds like you already know from reading the manual, but the oil level sender is what triggers the yellow oil light, meaning low but not immediately dangerous. If its a red oil light, that means you have no oil pressure and pull over and stop immediately because something is seriously wrong.
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Aug 18, 2011 18:53
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two_beer_bishes posted:Oooh, that sounds bad Yeah, the sound IS terrible. Here's what mine did earlier this year https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/EcD3ZxeBT5bfKt4TKJX33Q?feat=embedwebsite
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Aug 18, 2011 18:58
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Here's a good thread with pics on how to replace it. http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=174357
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Aug 18, 2011 18:59
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Guinness posted:The oil level sender on E46s commonly goes bad, but fortunately are easily replaced. Even if it is working fine, if you're right on the threshold of triggering it turning the car off and on usually clears it out for a while. Regardless, don't trust the light, check your dipstick. Thanks. Gonna check the level at lunch and throw a quart in just to be safe if the level is fine. I was planning on having the oil changed next week anyways.
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Aug 18, 2011 19:00
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Chinatown posted:Thanks. Gonna check the level at lunch and throw a quart in just to be safe if the level is fine. No! Bad! Don't randomly add oil. Check the dipstick and if it's at the appropriate level then replace the sensor.
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Aug 18, 2011 19:02
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