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angryrobots posted:Keep it or sell, what do you think? Keep it. Track it. Just drive it like you stole it a couple times a month. Because as soon as you get rid of it you will feel a ton of regret....
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Where do you live and how much do you want for it?
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How do guys feel about the  "OMG Rear-wheel drive in the snow!" non-sense?Also, I'm 6'2 could I fit in a 1-Series? 
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Mar 31, 2013 02:19
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This is a thread full of enthusiasts, it's not something that comes up.
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Tab8715 posted:How do guys feel about the It really depends on your inseam. I'm 6'1" with a 30" inseam (yea yea I know) and I had just a few inches of headroom with the seat relatively low. If you have a longer inseam you should be fine.
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Tab8715 posted:How do guys feel about the I'm 6'1" and fit fine in my 1 series with sunroof and manual seats (34" inseam). Manual seats sit a little lower than power seats, and you lose about an inch of headroom if you have a sunroof. edit: Are the e92 M3 style 220 wheels worth anything? I got a set in a trade and need to get rid of them.
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Tab8715 posted:How do guys feel about the I was out and about in the couple freezing fog instances this past winter on summer tires -- no hassle. I'd certainly opt for and LSD-equipped vehicle, or if not available, hunt one down for the "ultimate" ultimate snow driving machine. In truth, it doesn't matter.
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Mar 31, 2013 03:21
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You're not getting an LSD unless it's an M. Just get good snow tires.
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Mar 31, 2013 03:26
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Crustashio posted:You're not getting an LSD unless it's an M. Just get good snow tires. New (or post 1995) yes that is correct; however as vintage of the car wasn't mentioned, it's worth sharing that info about the availability of such an option existing 
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thealphabetsez posted:New (or post 1995) yes that is correct; however as vintage of the car wasn't mentioned, it's worth sharing that info about the availability of such an option existing He mentioned 1-series. I doubt he's cross shopping with winter package e36s.
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User Error posted:I was in my garage setting the toe on my recently acquired e36 M3, getting ready for Evo School tomorrow. It appears that 3 of my M-Contours are 7.5" and one of the rears is 8.5", which is stock on the rear for '96-'99 M3s. I was planning on buying a set of Koesi 17x8.5 K1s anyways, but what the gently caress. Tomorrow could be interesting. Check the spare? Might be that you have an 8.5 sitting in the trunk. Kosei's are rad, though... Oh what the hell, I lurk here all the time and never post; here's my '08 135i:  Was at Buttonwillow recently:   I love this car. tarzanspuma fucked around with this message at 03:57 on Mar 31, 2013 |
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Mar 31, 2013 03:38
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Heres an old one of my 135, I now have the m3 front and rear control arms, m3 sway bars, m3 rear subframe bushings and KW coilovers.
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Mar 31, 2013 04:07
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doogle posted:Heres an old one of my 135, I now have the m3 front and rear control arms, m3 sway bars, m3 rear subframe bushings and KW coilovers. Nice! What's up, Montego Blue Buddy!  I've also done the subframe bushings and went with Vorshlag plates to get some negative camber. What wheels are those? And how do you like the KW's? Better or worse ride quality than stock? I recently rode in a 128i with Ohlins and it was amazing.
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tarzanspuma posted:Nice! What's up, Montego Blue Buddy! It's actually lemans blue but they are pretty much the same color. The m3 control arms give me around -1.5 degrees of camber (with the alignment nipple removed), which is enough for me. The KWs ride rougher on the road but feel way more planted and less floaty than the bmw performance suspension (what I had before these). The wheels are Alufelgen CS7s in 18.
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I pulled the M out of storage today and gave it a scrub.  The immediate list of things to do includes the clutch and associated bits, ICV, and track down a power steering leak. I'm also looking for a good car cover. Suggestions? E: add content ThirstyBuck fucked around with this message at 04:57 on Mar 31, 2013 |
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doogle posted:Heres an old one of my 135, I now have the m3 front and rear control arms, m3 sway bars, m3 rear subframe bushings and KW coilovers. Did you install the subframe bushings yourself, or did you take it to a shop?
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Mar 31, 2013 05:57
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Can anyone recommend a good HID kit for the E36 Euro Bosch lights?
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Billy Zane posted:Did you install the subframe bushings yourself, or did you take it to a shop? I did it myself, it isn't that hard if you use this. It kind of sucks because the deposit is so high, but it makes the job so much easier. Took me probably 3 hours instead of my entire life.
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ThirstyBuck posted:I pulled the M out of storage today and gave it a scrub. God I miss my Alpinweiss E36. They just look so good in that color. 
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Mar 31, 2013 15:16
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How does this look? He says it has a good motor and transmission, and while the body has some rust, it isn't a "rust or bondo bucket." http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/cto/3713805393.html
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Mar 31, 2013 15:49
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BMW folks, I need some help. I have a 2009 335xi, and I'm having a disagreement with the dealership. I hear this noise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWwA__dTsC8, which seems to correspond to wheel speed while coasting or lightly braking. I don't think it depends on loading of the wheels. I've taken it into the local dealership twice now, and they've given me the typical "can't reproduce" and done nothing. I don't trust them much, however, since I took it in for a heated steering wheel problem, and they wouldn't believe me there was a TSB for it until I emailed them several links and a PDF showing there was a fix... But I could rant all day about how lousy they are. In any event, I'd like to get it fixed sooner than later, since I'm about out of the 50k mile factory warranty. I'd rather the front end of the car not grenade at mile 50,001. I haven't had a chance to crawl much under the car, so I can't tell you exactly what could be ruled out, but according to this dealership, they've checked suspension bits and I would guess had the wheels off and back on. If I had to limit the intermittency any more, I'd say it's more likely when the car is warm.
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BrokenKnucklez posted:Keep it. Track it. Just drive it like you stole it a couple times a month. Because as soon as you get rid of it you will feel a ton of regret.... Beach Bum posted:Where do you live and how much do you want for it? shoncook posted:BMW folks, I need some help. I have a 2009 335xi, and I'm having a disagreement with the dealership. I hear this noise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWwA__dTsC8, which seems to correspond to wheel speed while coasting or lightly braking. angryrobots fucked around with this message at 16:03 on Mar 31, 2013 |
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IuniusBrutus posted:How does this look? He says it has a good motor and transmission, and while the body has some rust, it isn't a "rust or bondo bucket." Good, as long as you accept that you're buying a $650 E30 that you're going to pour at least another 2k into and effort. Houndstooth sport interior is probably worth half of that, though.
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shoncook posted:BMW folks, I need some help. I have a 2009 335xi, and I'm having a disagreement with the dealership. Are you a member of the CCA? They have ombudsmen to help with this kind of thing. Give your local chapter a call.
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I'd be very interested in buying this, depending on mileage and condition. How can I get in touch with you? Edit: I noticed you have PMs off, but you can e-mail me at blkawful at gmail
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Went out for a nice springtime drive yesterday.
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angryrobots posted:I'm in SC and I think my nostalgia runs out at $4500. Mods and mileage? Recent maintenance? Please PM me your email address
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So I bought a new BMW because who doesn't need three? Sorry for the Droid pics.    Bonus shot of the other two 
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That white wagon with the zhp bumper looks familiar from Bimmerfest I think. It looks well taken care of.
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Moxie Omen posted:Good, as long as you accept that you're buying a $650 E30 that you're going to pour at least another 2k into and effort. Awesome. I may go take a look at it, then. Thanks!
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SuperDucky posted:So I bought a new BMW because who doesn't need three? Jesus christ that is amazing. If that is a 5spd I hate you forever. Been looking for months and I haven't even seen a RWD e46 pop up. It's all Xis.
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Crustashio posted:Jesus christ that is amazing. If that is a 5spd I hate you forever. Been looking for months and I haven't even seen a RWD e46 pop up. It's all Xis. Here it is next to my e30 to show just how low it is. Gotta take that stupid stanceworks sticker off, though.   Hellaflush yo  Crustashio:   Keyser S0ze posted:That white wagon with the zhp bumper looks familiar from Bimmerfest I think. It looks well taken care of.
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Last week, the rear right coil spring snapped in two places on my 330xi, so I'm researching replacements and general suspension parts. I'm fairly certain that the sport package for my car did not include a sport suspension, and even if it did everything is well worn by now. I'm considering an aftermarket suspension refresh, but I have zero experience with the options available. I'm interested in a good balance between sport handling and ride quality, with a preference for ride quality and component durability since this is my daily driver. Any recommendations?
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concise posted:Last week, the rear right coil spring snapped in two places on my 330xi, so I'm researching replacements and general suspension parts. I'm fairly certain that the sport package for my car did not include a sport suspension, and even if it did everything is well worn by now. I'm considering an aftermarket suspension refresh, but I have zero experience with the options available. e46? If so you're incredibly limited. I think all you've got is H&R sport springs or coilovers. Maybe some other aftermarket coilovers. For shocks, bilsteins.
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I finally got rid of the stiff as a board Bilstein Sports I have been running 4+ years on my 2002 E46 330i and hated (I'm cheap and lazy) back in December and replaced them with the Koni Sport yellow adjustable shocks and it was like having a new car. They are stiff but still slightly forgiving at just a quarter turn in the front, so now if I hit a bottlecap I don't catch air and give myself a concussion. They compliment the H&R sport springs much better than the Bilsteins, leave the car very drivable on the street and still can be cranked up for the track. I have the rears set at around 60% stiffness since you can't adjust them without removing. They are a poor man's coilover.
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Keyser S0ze posted:I finally got rid of the stiff as a board Bilstein Sports I have been running 4+ years on my 2002 E46 330i and hated (I'm cheap and lazy) back in December and replaced them with the Koni Sport yellow adjustable shocks and it was like having a new car. They are stiff but still slightly forgiving at just a quarter turn in the front, so now if I hit a bottlecap I don't catch air and give myself a concussion. They compliment the H&R sport springs much better than the Bilsteins, leave the car very drivable on the street and still can be cranked up for the track. I have the rears set at around 60% stiffness since you can't adjust them without removing. They are a poor man's coilover. Ground Control makes a screw adjust rear but they want entirely too much money for them.
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Yeah, and TCKline has some adjustable rears as well which I should have spent the extra money on - since I already have access panels cut out in my trunk liner. I may still spring for them anyway but not for a while. I'll wait for the stock rear shock mounts they put on there at the same time to wear out first. http://www.tcklineracing.com/webdocs/Items/Details30.cfm
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Crustashio posted:e46? If so you're incredibly limited. I think all you've got is H&R sport springs or coilovers. Maybe some other aftermarket coilovers. For shocks, bilsteins. Yeah, E46 and I was afraid I wouldn't find much. Though there is an Eibach spring kit available at Tire Rack and a spring + Koni FSD shock/strut kit at ModBargains.com. Anything good/bad to say about Eibachs and Koni FSDs? Does having AWD pretty much preclude me from everything besides stock?
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angryrobots posted:Can you feel it through the brake pedal under light braking? As far as I can tell, no. I can't seem to feel it in either the brakes or the steering. SuperDucky posted:Are you a member of the CCA? They have ombudsmen to help with this kind of thing. Give your local chapter a call. I am not, but thanks for pointing me in that direction. I'll look into it.
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concise posted:Yeah, E46 and I was afraid I wouldn't find much. Though there is an Eibach spring kit available at Tire Rack and a spring + Koni FSD shock/strut kit at ModBargains.com. Anything good/bad to say about Eibachs and Koni FSDs? Does having AWD pretty much preclude me from everything besides stock? I didn't realize there was a koni kit. Those will be much better for a "stock" ride, bilsteins are loving HARSH. I would honestly never recommend them for anything on the street. H&R or Eibachs will probably be fine - you'll basically get to stock 330i sport package ride height. OEM springs aren't really an option unless you feel like paying 4x the price of any other springs.
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