|
KOTEX GOD OF BLOOD posted:unseasonably warm february day. country back roads. gigi masin on the stereo, windows + sunroof down. n52 in second, third. don't think it gets much better than this. Sounds like a nice day out and I  you being in a non-Volvo/Camaro or hearse, I would do a similar set up but choose S65 in second, third, fourth, and fifth, stereo off to better hear the S65, windows always down, sunroof nonexistent.
|
#
?
Feb 25, 2020 02:12
|
|
|
|
| # ? Jun 2, 2024 21:13 |
|
|
KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:what are the first three characters of the VIN The one “new” 2018 close to me: MSRP: 83k Asking: 50k Although I think they used it as a loaner since it has 5k miles.
|
|
#
?
Feb 25, 2020 12:37
|
|
|
Would the warranty start on that when you bought it?
|
|
#
?
Feb 25, 2020 15:38
|
|
|
Russian Bear posted:Would the warranty start on that when you bought it? Most likely when it was put into service as a loaner.
|
|
#
?
Feb 25, 2020 15:43
|
|
|
Bulky Bartokomous posted:Most likely when it was put into service as a loaner. it would likely be sold with a new warranty
|
|
#
?
Feb 25, 2020 15:47
|
|
|
Russian Bear posted:Would the warranty start on that when you bought it? I asked. The guy said the warranty started, but he could potentially sell it with the 6 year/100k mile warranty.
|
|
#
?
Feb 25, 2020 16:00
|
|
|
My neighbor has one of the Volvo SUVs that's 2 years old. The entire electrical system is failing and they've tried to fix it 3 times now. It starts throwing tons of errors and then things just start turning off until it has to be towed. It's bad.
|
|
#
?
Feb 25, 2020 16:53
|
|
|
BMWs definitely don’t do stuff like that. Except for the ones with bad ignition switches. Or bad grounds. Or bad fusible links... Is there a Camaro shooting brake yet?
|
|
#
?
Feb 25, 2020 16:56
|
|
|
Big Taint posted:BMWs definitely don’t do stuff like that. Except for the ones with bad ignition switches. Or bad grounds. Or bad fusible links... Yes but just one 
|
|
#
?
Feb 25, 2020 17:00
|
|
|
I’m loving the 228i, can’t get enough of the acceleration and fake engine noises. Turns out I really just wanted a Mustang this whole time.
|
|
#
?
Feb 25, 2020 17:17
|
|
|
Bulky Bartokomous posted:I’m loving the 228i, can’t get enough of the acceleration and fake engine noises. Turns out I really just wanted a Mustang this whole time. Have you considered the E90-series M3, the Mustang of the BMW range?
|
|
#
?
Feb 25, 2020 17:30
|
|
|
beanieson posted:Yes but just one 
|
|
#
?
Feb 25, 2020 18:21
|
|
|
beanieson posted:Yes but just one God drat, those hips. Wanna do burnouts in that.
|
|
#
?
Feb 25, 2020 19:52
|
|
EVERYWHERE 
|
iirc the parts came from a dodge magnum
|
|
#
?
Feb 25, 2020 20:16
|
|
|
KOTEX GOD OF BLOOD posted:iirc the parts came from a dodge magnum https://www.gminsidenews.com/articles/full-story-camaro-shooting-brake-woodward/ I wish there were more interior shots, but the exterior work is quite well done.
|
|
#
?
Feb 25, 2020 20:29
|
|
|
Ether Frenzy posted:Sounds like a nice day out and I lol if you have a stereo in your car quite frankly. Coward
|
|
#
?
Feb 25, 2020 20:33
|
|
|
I'm glad I don't have fake engine sounds.
|
|
#
?
Feb 25, 2020 21:44
|
|
|
Cojawfee posted:I'm glad I don't have fake engine sounds. 
|
|
#
?
Feb 25, 2020 21:52
|
|
|
  My thread died and went to the archives. I was gonna update it  Anyway. 1200kg. 550hp. Neat.
|
|
#
?
Feb 27, 2020 21:50
|
|
|
I almost got run over by a loving battery X3 today, so please don't buy battery cars <3
|
|
#
?
Feb 27, 2020 21:59
|
|
|
Bape Culture posted:
you finally moving the steering wheel to the correct side of the car?
|
|
#
?
Feb 27, 2020 22:11
|
|
|
Bape Culture posted:lol if you have a part that's still attached to your car quite frankly. Coward up side is 1200kg probably won't destroy the hedge passing backwards through it as much as a heavier car would (nice build you freaking maniac)
|
|
#
?
Feb 28, 2020 01:48
|
|
|
gently caress an M3, 328 team for life. Saw this one today. Ultimate non-M color, too. I bet it has much better steering than my F30
|
|
#
?
Feb 28, 2020 06:17
|
|
|
Quick question. I just noticed when I put my E46 into reverse the passenger side mirror adjusts itself to face the parking lot. How do I modify this behavior? Right now the mirror points itself straight to the ground.
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2020 20:37
|
|
|
Diametunim posted:Quick question. I just noticed when I put my E46 into reverse the passenger side mirror adjusts itself to face the parking lot. How do I modify this behavior? Right now the mirror points itself straight to the ground. It does that so you can see where you're going if you have to back into something so you can see the parking spot lines or a driveway or something. You can prevent it by putting the mirror selector switch to the passenger side. You might be able to code it out entirely, but just moving the switch is easier.
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2020 20:57
|
|
|
IIRC it's supposed to only go down, to help you not curb your wheels. my e46 would only do the downward movement and then stick there, so i turned it off entirely.
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2020 21:07
|
|
|
That is the feature I miss the most from dailying my E46. It was so nice when parallel parking.
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2020 21:39
|
|
|
Diametunim posted:Quick question. I just noticed when I put my E46 into reverse the passenger side mirror adjusts itself to face the parking lot. How do I modify this behavior? Right now the mirror points itself straight to the ground. Flick the mirror adjustment switch to the passenger side and it won't do it.
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2020 23:01
|
|
|
Diametunim posted:Quick question. I just noticed when I put my E46 into reverse the passenger side mirror adjusts itself to face the parking lot. How do I modify this behavior? Right now the mirror points itself straight to the ground. In other brands I’ve driven you were able to set that mirror position as a saved setting and when in reverse it would goto the saved setting BMW seems to be all or nothing from stock setup , as others said if you leave the mirror selector switch on that mirror it will prevent the movement Curiously enough you can code it out completely , using bimmercode - which also shows hidden options of percentage the mirror will dip - 5-10-20-25% etc I turned it off completely because I already have a backup camera. And looking at the ground by my wheel I lose that entire side of the car for situational awareness
|
|
#
?
Mar 2, 2020 23:03
|
|
|
Test drove a Z4 MT today and....I liked it. Noticed it has the "sticky steering" issue tho. It's fixable tho so I could use that as a bargaining chip if i wanna buy it I guess. It's Maldives Blue Metallic and mint. Gorgeous car.
|
|
#
?
Mar 3, 2020 04:23
|
|
|
I just went and bought myself my very first BMW! A cheap, slightly rusty 2001 E46 320i, and the whole point of it is turning it into a race car. Me and some friends have been driving mostly old Mazda 323's and Volvo V40's in a somewhat "24H of Lemons" like racing series here in Sweden (8 and 24h endurance races with cheap old cars), but there have been some regulation changes in what kinds of cars are appropriate and we're all out of Mazdas (hard to find parts, everything is old and rusty). So, we figured we'd go to a BMW. The rules allow for 2200cc worth of engine, so that seemed like just the car for it. It's gonna take us a while to build it, plan is to hopefully go race it late this year, at least for an 8h "shakedown race". I'll daily drive it for shits and giggles until it's Miata weather, and then we'll go to work on it. One thing we need to decide on pretty early on is what size of wheels to run, and if we're getting bigger brakes. The rules only allow for 205 wide tires, so we can't really have bigger than 16" wheels. It currently sits on a set of 15" wheels. If we were to go with the stock brakes, we'd run 15" (lighter wheels and slightly lower gearing, bigger tire selection), but we might want to go larger. Partially for a bit more stopping power (though that is of somewhat limited value on 205's), but mainly because bigger brake pads should last longer, and bigger rotors can absorb more energy without overheating. I guess there is also a bit better selection of performance brake pads for the slightly sportier models. I have heard rumours that brakes on different models of E46 can be "mixed and matched" a bit on the same hubs, but I'm not at all sure about it. So, my questions around this:
The list of "stuff to do" isn't too long. Apart from wheels and brakes and a general maintenance of all the wear items, we are getting different coilovers and sway bars (generally lower and stiffer, might mean spacers too depending on the wheels), safety things (cage, seat, harness and some other bits and bobs), at some point a modest rear wing and front splitter, and adding all the lightness we can find. Plus all the 2000 little things you find as you go along. We're not doing too much to the engine except maybe less restrictive intake and exhaust. Don't want to mess with it too much, adding horsepower at the expense of fuel consumption and reliability is likely not worth it for endurance racing, at least not to begin with. ionn fucked around with this message at 14:28 on Mar 3, 2020 |
|
#
?
Mar 3, 2020 09:36
|
|
|
I changed the cabin air filter on my E82 yesterday, 5 8mm bolts and 1 7mm. drat you previous owner (or more likely the jiffy lube that replaced it last time)
|
|
#
?
Mar 3, 2020 16:29
|
|
|
So I called a trusted BMW specialist in the area and he is well aware of the Z4's "sticky steering" problem, said it was BMW's first crack at electric steering and they hosed it up basically. He said it would need a new updated steering column to the tune of $3k and said I should probably get a different car  But online I have seen DIY fixes for this and people seem to be happy with the results https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWIuYpXCLjI So I'm gonna see if the owner will drop the price a few grand and maybe I'll do it......Or just get a Miata
|
|
#
?
Mar 3, 2020 19:09
|
|
|
early EPAS sucks, don't buy it
|
|
#
?
Mar 3, 2020 19:14
|
|
|
Yeah you're right probably not going to even bother....But drat it was a gorgeous car, too bad.
|
|
#
?
Mar 3, 2020 19:30
|
|
|
Ew, I had no idea the E85 had electric steering. Buy an E91/92/93 instead. 
|
|
#
?
Mar 3, 2020 19:50
|
|
|
Don't get too hasty. Just subtract 3 from the chassis code and get an E82.
|
|
#
?
Mar 3, 2020 19:56
|
|
|
Applebees Appetizer posted:Yeah you're right probably not going to even bother....But drat it was a gorgeous car, too bad. Congrats on your forthcoming E9X M3 purchase.
|
|
#
?
Mar 3, 2020 19:57
|
|
|
Well I was looking at roadsters so.....Miata it is
|
|
#
?
Mar 3, 2020 20:46
|
|
|
|
| # ? Jun 2, 2024 21:13 |
|
|
Applebees Appetizer posted:Well I was looking at roadsters so.....Miata it is Thankfully the E9X M3 was available in a "roadster" config and I would encourage for you to consider the E93 M3  Beautiful lines with the powered [hard] top down, even more of an audible experience. A great package.
|
|
#
?
Mar 3, 2020 21:15
|
|