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W e r k e
>post your Scheisseschachtel [sic] (Scheisskiste)
>post what you've fixed on it recently
>post what you've upgraded
>post how much you love the damned thing
>post any variants of "should I buy this BMW?' or "should I buy a BMW?"
>driving along
>swear out of the corner of my eye I see my TCS, brake, and ABS lights flash for a second
abs module failure pls go and stay go
>>15191681
thats not abs module, that is an electrical issue. either bad battery, alternator, or a bad ground.
>mfw I'm done doing an oil change
feels good man
>>15191681
I had my traction control go out once randomly when cruising on a highway. Restarted my car and it was fixed
>>15193194
This has happened to me at the same place twice, after cruising at 140kph for about one hour and then reducing my speed to 90kph. (e46 m52tub20)
I'm thinking of getting spacers. No idea what size though.
I'm also considering changing the differential because the current one makes the car vibrate at 70-90kmh, depending on load. Or at least I think that's the diff.
>sweet Emma's batteries died yesterday
>probably an electrical gremlin that killed it, because it happened once before on this and once before on the previous battery
Fuck. Never mind the past-midnight waiting for help, not being able to drive the car is torture.
![IMG_3440[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/KdPIAK2.jpg "IMG_3440[1].jpg")
750 reared its head and is probably testing the waters as the speakers failed the other day. Something in the original wirings fucked up and caused all the speakers to black out. Teared open the kicker panels to find an ungodly hackjob of duct tape and zipties. Also the old crossovers were fucking terrible and broke down to pieces when I gave them a look.
Not claiming mine are top of the line or if my wirings are any better, but at least they work now.
![IMG_3429[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/KXW0lf3.jpg "IMG_3429[1].jpg")
>>15195412
Something akin to this all the way to the front speakers and tweeters. Rear speakers are original, i think. Nokia speakers in the rear, made in West Germany so I reckon they're quite original.
I'm thinking about dropping £18k on an E89 yellow Z4 s23i with 20k miles
But that's nearly all my savings so i dunno
>e36 m3
>Steering wheel squeaks like a mouse
Wat do?
>>15196953
HHS2000/CRC/whatever the fuck lube fucking everywhere
>>15196953
you can grese the joint in the engine bay
is yours lhd or rhd
i can post pics tomorrow for you
in the meantime gt some white lithium grease and straws
>>15196971
LHD
Sounds like it's coming from inside not the engine bay
I failed at focusing the camera while downshifting
>>15196989
can you post a video?
>>15196953
>>15196989
For what it's worth, I thought the same thing with my honda a few months ago. It turned out to be the ball joints, not the steering column itself even though it sure sounded like it was definitely coming from the column
should I buy a BMW?
>>15197060
what's your location
how far are you willing to drive or ship to get a good example
how much money do you have
can you do all your own maintenance
don't lie to me
>>15197083
Germany
120 kilometers
>lol 3400 Europes
can't do all maintenance
I would never lie on the Internet
So my dad gave me his 1984 e30 buar that's been sitting since 1999 I believe it's a 323i, where do I start, to have a chance to get this running again /o/
I'm considering a 4 series (coupe), probably won't settle for 4 cylinders because I'm used to having 5.
So 435i or 440i if I wait a little longer.
Can I get some word on the current 4 series overall? Does it have any major or minor problems that are common?
I heard the bi-turbo goes to shit a lot, true?
>inb4 hairdresser.
wanted a 2 seater hard top convertible auto-tragic GT car. only other car i could think of that fit the bill was the Merc SLK, preferred this instead.
>>15197121
did it run when it was parked? indoors or outdoors? I can't tell you anything accurate without having any idea what condition the engine is in or how it responds
drain the fuel and oil. inspect your spark plugs and test the cylinder compression while you have them out. make sure there's no moisture inside the cylinders. check to make sure your alternator belt hasn't dry-rotted to dust. get a new battery in there. see if rats have packed the intake full of shit. do a complete fluid flush
even with new plugs you might have to use a little bit of ether to catalyze, but be careful
if you turn the key and nothing happens at all, the starter might be fucked. if it turns but doesn't burn you have a decent start, revisit compression and spark. if you don't have a tester you can very, very carefully fire the plugs outside of the engine to see if they're actually sparking
when you get it running you should replace as much rubber and silicone as you can. tires, belts, valve cover gaskets, oil filter housing gasket, etc. etc.
>>15197281
its been outside for 16 years, it was running then but i mean its been so long, were in the dessert so its not rusted as i can see. when i have the chance to started getting at it ill probably post more.
I was driving through my city today in some random neighborhood and saw a mint 325i with late model bumpers, looked all original. stock ride height and still had the 14" bottle caps. just sitting in a car port with dust all over it and flat tires. obviously parked there and not in use. the paint and everything looked perfect though.
probably some old persons car they don't use anymore just waiting to be plucked.
>tfw no money
just bought this last week
bimmers are cool
>>15197100
Get an E46 330ci coupe
Recent trip to Road ATL.
>>15193442
as i said before it could also be a bad battery or ground. my alternator was fine but the battery was shot and the negative cable cracked in two. system was reaching 18V!
>>15196150
considering an e89 myself. yellow is pretty sweet
>>15197179
>gt car
fuck. i want a sports car and i just dont know if the e89 will cut it
>>15199131
yeah ur screwed then. hopefully your alternator isnt $600 like mine
>>15199143
Better hurry up, the prices have gone nuts in the last few years.
www.mcoupebuyersguide.com
750 reared its head again, this time a more serious problem arose.
It seems like it's leaking fuel somewhere as the thing outright stinks when I turn the engine over. Drove to the local supermarket, got out of the car and a huge fucking puddle of fuel had pooled under the car.
Later today I'll drive it to a lift and give the thing a more thorough look over on the underside, can barely fit under the thing on my driveway, let alone see worth shit.
>>15191681
>Black grilles
Why?
>>15197179
nice choice anon
>>15197179
I'd let you dress my hair, that shit looks fantastic.
>>15200280
This is standard on M package nowadays
>>15200280
why would you not delete all your chrome on day 1
nothing tackier than chrome foiled plastic
>>15200907
Why not just buy shadowline trim pieces then?
>>15199245
Nice hardtop. =D
Mine is an S52 and I wouldn't have it any other way. I absolutely do not have S54 envy. Both are underpowered, and forced induction is the only way to make any real power gains which means you're better off with the S52 to begin with. Or engine swap (my plan) which again makes the S52 more appealing.
Plus I daily drive mine and didn't spend an arm and a leg.. Just a leg. I got to spend the arm on the wheels. ;D
What DIY jobs on an E34 (M50TU) require specialized tools?
I'm thinking of learning to do (much) more myself, so I thought I'd ask if I should look out for anything.
Oblivious bmw newbe ausfag here
I have a econobox worth 7k
E36 323s and 325s sell for like 4-5k
If i get one and put 2-3k aside for issues am I set?
Is there something I should know about?
Hidden costs or bullshit
I am babby this help.
>>15200986
Only need to keep an eye out for rust and the cooling system, the M50 engine itself is bulletproof and easily does half a million km without any major overhauls or repairs.
>>15200994
My old man is gonna give me such shit for buying euortrash, he did business with land rovers for 20 years and by the end vowed to never own a european car again.
I dont get how they are so cheap, its like the same outset cost as an old shitbox corolla or something
my eyes have been opend.
Fuck I got a mate who will probs buy one as well.
hype
>>15201008
>land rover
Never ever compare birtshit to Germans. Brits can make some nice looking cars, the XJ Jaguars for example beat the 7 series in the looks department hands down, but the 7 series has the upper hand in actually fucking working 7 days a week unlike the jaguars.
Look at a 1990 318i E30 and was wondering if the m40 was really THAT bad for daily driving. Yeah, you have to do a timing belt change every 3 years, and yeah there aren't that many performance options available for it but my license is restricted and if I go down that path I'll be doing an engine swap anyway. It's manual, it's $3.5k and it's seemingly been treated well so how do I lose?
>>15201066
Well, my mate owns an E36 318 with the M40 and that thing has been beat like an unruly wife, yet he's had the shitbox for about 4 years now with absolutely zero problems and absolutely zero maintenance done aside for oil changes.
>>15201066
>it's $3.5k
I say this in every thread but it's true, you can get an E46 with 5MT and a whole liter of extra displacement in good condition for that money in most of the US right now
even a well-treated E30 or E36 will require a lot of post-purchase care because time ravages the soft components (gaskets, seals, bushings, ball joints) even if the driver doesn't
>young n54 just turned over 40k
baby's growing up, guys :')
>>15202201
is the model name in the rev counter factory?
>>15197179
Good lookin car, good color. Shoulda got the LCI though
I've been wanting to get a fun car for awhile, and I've started looking at getting a Z4 M. Is there any major problems with them? What's the aftermarket like with them? Are they actually fun to drive?
>>15191752
You should tell that to my ABS, because it's not working.
>>15196150
>that much money on something with a 2.3L engine
>look again
>bongbucks
Do you guys get taxed based on displacement? That's E46 M3 with 60k miles kind of money.
>>15200252
Where was the leak coming from roundabouts?
Likely location is going to be the fuel filter, probably on the driver's side behind a piece of plastic undercarriage.
>>15200280
Because they look good.
>>15200977
I think anything bolted to the engine block or transmission is going to use inverse torx but that's not super specialized.
You'll want Allen sockets too.
>>15203346
i got one, car is fun as fuck to drive and so much better than the z3m. no major problems, just expensive s54 maintenance. but 4.6sec 0-60 is worth it. aftermarket is very good handling wise. engine wise you arnet going to get more power unless you are willing to dump 10k at it.
rod bearing being spun is a huge meme, dont let the autists on zpost scare you. that said be wary of coupes, most have had a very hard life, use due diligence.
when my car hits 100k im buying another lower mileage z4m so that should let you know how i feel about them. less their styling being a bit dated they are a 10/10 sports car.
>>15203397
those are the exact lights that also go off with an electical low/high voltage situation. if you have a radar detector is check you running volts to be sure you dont have two problems
>>15203482
>expensive s54 maintenance
Which would be...? I know you have to use exactly one type of motor oil in them, but that's all.
>>15203522
an oil change is like $70-110. in the USA you cant find 10w60 on the shelves. factory change out is 15k but i do 7500. the 15k change out i do at the stealership for maintenance record reasons.
vanos units (like most bmws) are noisy and tend to shit themselves around 100k+. mine makes a bunch of noise around 3200rpm which is annoying in city driving but normal.
the worst by far is every 30k you have to have the valves shimmed like a race bike. way expensive, and if you DIY you will hurt resale value. people really like to buy z4ms with good solid maintenance records and that have never been modded. the shimming is the worst part of the s54 but e46 m3 guys do it too. ill probably adjust the valves myself when the time comes as savings will outweigh resale loss.
oh, and you dont want to know how much a new engine costs lol
but as i said 10/10 car. will buy again until the m2 makes real power in its next update. z4m is best bmw ever made hands down
>>15203522
oh and corrective maintenance is expensive. an alternator is 600 (2x most bmw cost, thankfully was just a bad battery), brake rotors are like 160/ea. its a real sports car with sports car repair prices. still well worth it for what you get, a simply superb driving experience.
>>15203242
only on the 335is
>>15203576
>best bmw ever made
whoa slow down bud. everyone just calm the fuck down.
>>15203838
99.9 mpg?
>>15203926
she's a genius
>>15203517
The only non-stock thing I have in my car electrically is that I jammed two wires into the charging port for the flashlight in the glovebox for an extra cigarette lighter socket. Doubt that'd be causing this issue and the ABS module is definitely a common problem.
>>15205375
what the fuck
>>15202201
How you liking that engine? Considering trading in my S54 for one.
>>15203871
It objectively is the last of the pure BMWs.
>no servotronic
>no turbo bullshit
>no electronic hell
>most modern bmw with the S54 straight six as god intended
>faster, lighter, and better handling than the e46 M3
We all love our e46 M3s and e39 M5s but they are all really old. Hell, the e85/e86 is too but much less. Still considering trading for an e89 with DCT tho...
>>15205375
first off wtf dude that is some jury rigging for sure.
second, those are the exact same lights that illuminate when you have a voltage problem. now I'm not saying you have a bad alternator/battery/ground but they will illuminate the same lights. do you have the OBC option in the dash, it should tell you more. or just pull the OBDII codes.
>>15197179
Is that a 3.5?
>>15203522
The most comprehensive mite b manual valve adjustment, vanos and rod bearings if you do them.
Other recommended stuff is new gaskets & cooling.
Like >>15203576 says, change oil+filter twice as often as the service counters tells you.
I think much of http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=190111 fits the z4m too.
>>15203434
Okay, good. Got all that anyway. Thanks.
>>15203576
Don't forget the connecting rod bearings. (Community) Recommended change time is around 100k. km!
At least have them looked at at that stage.
Lots of horror pics of those out there.
>>15206345
I still stand by my saying rod bearings is a meme. Early e46 M3s were recalled, after that they are fine. You will not fine one single car on bimmerpost or bfc that has ever had a spun rod bearing. Even those replaced based on oil anylsis or autism are fine. And if they show any wear its cuz the car has thousands of track miles. Even then pulling most bearings on any car will show some scoring, period. Any reputable shop will laugh at you if you bring this up. As long as you don't abuse your car like that or buy one that has been horribly abused the bearings are a-okay imo and a total non-issue.
>http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=190111
Minus the chassis/suspension stuff that link is spot on if you are like a total OCD person. E46 M3s have a lot higher mileage than Z4Ms. A quick run down by your dealer will tell you what is fine. Otherwise the VANOS fixes are a real deal. Besides that, I wouldn't sweat it.
Either way great cars, love mine. Shit is cash. Just look at that sexy imola and carbon leather
>>15206393
Don't believe you. See above, also how many miles and how much time spent on a track? Also was your E46 M3 a recalled engine or not?
>>15206406
>Don't believe you. See above, also how many miles and how much time spent on a track? Also was your E46 M3 a recalled engine or not?
Not me, not mine. Just posted what I heard a lot of from E46 M3 owners. Far from just on the internets.
>>15206393
I also think your wear isn't that bad, I don't mean to sound like a dick but I would like more info about your experience.
DESU i have a two year powertrain warranty and car will be gone before then but I still find most the stories of wear hard to believe. Despite heavy wear on the lower runs, I don't see any spinning.
>>15206418
Meh i gotcha, see that is the problem. That car probably has 1000 track miles on it, and the bearings are worn and not spun. Rod bearings on S54s are a meme. Otherwise, like any race car, they are a wear item, regardless of the engine.
The whole bad rap comes from the early recalled E46 M3s.
I think its shit. My research says its shit. And most tuners laugh. But to each our own. I've still yet to hear of many spun bearings even at 140k on late model e46s tho
>>15206419
I wouldn't see the wear itself as THAT big of a problem either. But the corrosion through heat cycles and contact vibration should weaken that stuff badly enough.
I am no engineer, so it's an uninformed guess.
>>15206430
I am, mind you bearings are not my specialty, but they don't look too out of shape for mileage.
I think S54 owners are just fucking ridiculous about bearings. After the early recalls, I think they are fine, but that is just my educated opinion and would love to learn more.
I just lol at these fags and their oil analyses. I've seen some normie owners neglect their S54s, and they are quite fine.
A fellow owner here recently changed his rod bearings @ 164k kms after noticing noise from the bottom end, pic related.
>>15206483
>6
>dents
How?
>>15203424
Co drivers side, around where the transmission meets that behemoth of an engine. Will drive it to my old work today and raise it on a lift to see if it's, hopefully, just a punctured fuel line. I reckon it is because it leaks only when the engine is running and the fuel pump making pressure.
Also, some fucking numbnut has put ATF in the powersteering reservoir instead of pentosin. Isn't that fluid supposed to be green instead of red?
>>15206486
I doubt we will ever know for sure.
Here's the record he made btw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fP4nHu5-3EI
Mine's at 180k kms now, not showing any symptoms, so maybe he just fucked up.
>>15203838
i see
>99.9
lol reset trick
>>15203926
you can do it too on the obd, just hit reset when you are coasting
86 535i poly rear subframe bushings shifter bushing short shifter bolstering shocks. Recently repaired frame damage after a dumb mother fucker hit it while it was parked in the street
>>15206753
>>15206758
i wanted to get a 2007 m5. but the only ones ive seen are fucked ruined by some turks, or some with over 200k km. im scared that a lot of shit will break and i wont have the money to tune it myself then
>guess ill never feel dat dere v10
>>15206772
>>15206753
>car bra
disgusting.
>>15206817
Normally I hate bras but I actually really liked this one so fuck you
Looking to upgrade from a e36 316 into a e46 330ci or a e 39 540i. I'm fairly set on the 330, but the added size of the 540 is really tempting (also, dat v8), but I'm not sure how bad the 540 is going to ruin me financially considering mpg and maintenance. Any e39 owners here, who could sway me over to the sedan-side of the force?
>>15206302
According to lap times the Z4M is actually slower than the E46
>>15207531
Apparently they're badly set up for track, instead for GT purposes (which kind of makes sense). Supposedly the whole suspension needs replacing to make it worthwhile.
Heard a few owners saying this now.
The mystery of the fuel leak in the 750 remains unsourced, it simply doesn't exist. I have no idea what the fuck smells like fuel when I start driving in the morning, but all the fuel lines and return lines were completely intact and dry.
>>15207931
Talked too soon, here it is. Checked all the lines on the lift over and over again, only on my driveway noticed that this shit is leaking. Dries up in like 10 seconds flat leaving absolutely nothing visible aside for that white stain.
Are the m21, m51 and m57 reliable ? or are they just another moneypit ?
>weekend project time
air in brakes I've been really putting off as well as floor/interior needs to be fixed
>>15206753
looks like fun
Whenever I turn my key to power just before cranking the engine, my ABS light turns on and my brake pedal vibrates like fuck for like 5 seconds ish.
Could my ABS be distressed because of a faulty sensor?
Is there a method to check them or is there a diy way to test the L-line?
It's an obd1 e36 m50b25nv
Help me out fellas. Is this a decent deal?
>95 530i
>129k miles
>perfect body
>needs a valve cover gasket
It's 3k. I've heard really mixed things on the M60. What you think?
>>15208987
>cheap car that "only needs one thing"
So the owner put off doing that one minor repair, but was on the up and up with everything else? Of course not, doesn't matter what kind of car it is, those stories never add up.
>>15209017
It's a 21yo car so I am expecting to spend on repairs.
I looked at the car and the valve cover looks to be the only real problem.
Would this still be a decent deal? Is the M60 an engine worth working on? I know it has shit power for a v8
>>15209113
Hard to say, if you are doing the work yourself it just comes down to if it's worth spending the time/effort learning and doing the work, if you are paying someone else to fix it I wouldn't touch it
Interesting car on SF craigs-
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/5584920571.html
>>15209702
do want
>>15209017
True, but body is the most important thing with old cars anyway as long as you're doing all the work yourself. Wouldn't touch an old bmw with a 10 foot pole if I couldn't rebuild everything on it myself.
>>15209702
I plan on doing my own maintenence. I'm familiar with everything but transmission and engine work.
I'm fine replacing consumables like radiator, water pump etc but I wouldn't be pleased with transmision problem..
>>15209702
weren't the one always coming into /bmwg/ and bitching about how unreliable they are?
>>15211698
>weren't you the one*
>>15211698
>>15211706
They are unreliable and poorly made. Some people are ready for that, but most in these threads have extremely unrealistic expectations, overestimate their own abilities, and will find any reason to excuse the shittyness (see Davis and googlecar).
>>15211752
I've owned 6 BMWs, currently own 3, and I've never owned a shitty/unreliable BMW. Hell I currently own an E65 diesel, which is considered to be one of the most unreliable BMWs ever, but the only problem it tends to have is with one of the rear PDC sensors (and I dont give a fuck). I have owned a shitty unreliable Audi though
>>15211808
Honestly when compared to other Euro brands BMWs are above average in terms of reliability, they are literally "not that bad". They are expensive to fix at dealerships but it's the same with all brands, not just BMWs. This is coming from an nort/eastern eurofag where the top 5 most popular cars on the road are Audis, VWs, Mercs, Bimmers and Opels (Vauxhalls) and the majority of cars are high mileage
>>15211752
>They are unreliable and poorly made.
you what
what's with literal niggers and believing that a car that requires that the minimum, baseline maintenance be performed is 'unreliable'
only a magnificent retard who is mentally crippled enough to trip on channel 4 with the presumption of complete authority in subject matter far beyond his competency could be bold enough to say something this stupid and believe it completely
be sure to accompany your next grand shitposting escapade with more of these fresh and fashion-forward memes, you advance the state of your art with every captcha solve
standing by for your umad and whatever verbal concoction you paraphrase from your youtube comments and jpeg library
fag
>>15211752
t. never owned one
stop driving your friends e92
>>15212051
except they are, especially compared to contemporary japanese/american cars. that said, bmws are pretty good for a euro car company (opel, merc, vw/audi are all even worse)
give me a good excuse why bmw can't design a reliable cooling system despite having problems with them since the e21/e30 to date.
or outright chassis/structural tearouts on bone stock e30/36/46/z3 cars and mini coopers (something you never see on any other car)
or spec'ing the cheapest possible rubber/plastic in them during the 1990s, then putting said rubber/plastic in every possible area of the car
or requiring valve adjustments with shims on the s54 despite honda making more hp/l out of the f20c/c32a earlier without absolutely requiring valve adjustments
at least bmws are worth owning for the overall driving experience despite all the stupid bullshit that breaks on them
>>15207531
>>15207543
no offense but you have to be retarded to fall for the memelaps bait. it says the z4m is slower in a straight line than the e46 M. thats simply physically impossible, its the same car with less weight and a stiffer chassis. unsauced lap times mean shite.
the z4m, while not perfect (no stock car is) is worlds harder than the e46 M3. i would serious question anyone who claims the z4m is softer or gt like.
>>15211752
Only "unreliable" BMW I've owned is my current 750 E32 and even that is because it was extremely questionably kept by the previous owner. Sure it has a full service history, but the thing was kept like a daily driver and beater.
Even then I doubt this thing will tragically break down and explode like some of you people keep telling me. Shit, i already did 5k on the thing and only problems I've had is that one leaky fuel line and HA HA BLOWN REAR SHOCKS
Spotted this TiAg today.
>bought it used, 220k.
>blew a butterfly valve. had it fixed.
>Blew the water pump. had it fixed.
>crashed into house. no work done. Drove it.
>blew the low-tread tires. Quick tirechange on busy highway. Replaced tires.
>switched around the rims a whole hell of a lot. The originals dent a lot easier than BBS.
>Bad vibrations midcar. Rebuilt Driveshaft, replaced flex disc.
>Waertrpump>radiator hose breaks off at radiator. shitty old plastic to blame. tape it back, fill water, drive home. replaced radiator. much later, hose "rips"(coughcoughcoollingfancutitimocoughcough). replaced.
>Tranny serviced, starterplugalternator problem fixed
>uh there was this brakejob once.
>changed oil to match temperture fluxes. not sure if that helped or hurt.
>Rear end a shitty truck. Cooling fan, shroud busted.
>Spend three days replacing: Cooling fan&clutch, shroud(jklol its still missing a shroud), right engine mount, both tranny mounts.
>replaced foglights x infinity
>elctronics fucked. Alarm activates during startup, my money's on the battery - stereo wiring a shit.
>Cried my eyes out and threw a tantrum to get over having to let the thing go.
Really though, I love this car. I'm just too broke and underknowledged and undertooled to keep it going for myself, and I got my hands on quite an undeserved prize... i dont want to let it go to anyone who would hurt her more than I have already, but that may be something I cant control....
Alright guys, got a question, driving the car, the temp gauge stays around halfway all the time. I'm assuming this is fine. But the other day, when I was just coasting down hill, no accelerator, the needle went down to about a quarter, then when I started accelerating again, went back to halfway.
Is this normal? Should I be worried? I just had a service on the car, changed the water pump and coolant, so that side of things should be all good.
I've never seen this happen in a car before, so I don't really know what to make of it.
>>15213592
>I've never seen this happen in a car before, so I don't really know what to make of it.
>I just had a service on the car, changed the water pump and coolant
why are you on /o/?
should I buy one of those as my second car?
insurance is quite cheap for some reason, and with lpg I could change between going slow and economic or change to gasoline and go max power
E36
http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/details.html?id=225985183
E46
http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/details.html?id=226918189
>>15213600
To see if I need a new car.
Real fucking neato
>>15213619
You don't, if your temp was stuck at 90° before it means you had water in your radiator, now they put actual coolant, so expecially when air hits the bay your temps will go lower, its unlikely you'll ever hit 90° again unless you sit still with your engine running, going fast with no load on the engine of course will cool it, and thus temps will go down, once its onload again, they'll rise a bit, this is because coolant gets cooler faster than water
your can is fine
>>15213637
Danke schon (I don't even know if that's how you spell it, but this is the BMW thread so I feel like I should at least make the effort).
>>15213641
you're pretty close
actually it's Dankeschön, danke schon would mean "thanks already" as schon means already
danke schön would mean "thanks beautifully"
as schön means beautiful
>>15213625
REAL
FUCKING
NEATO
>>15213625
what is that?
Also
>tfw just had an actual dream of driving an E46 M3
some day... :')
>>15213714
Don't know what it's called in english, but it's called the expansion tank in Finnish. The fucking thing shattered and threw out all the coolant.
Left me stranded for now.
>>15213592
>temp gauge stays around halfway all the time
90% chance your thermostat is stuck wide open
![IMG_3453[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/gUY6UEI.jpg "IMG_3453[1].jpg")
Niggerrigged the piece of shit expansion tank together and got myself home, off I go to scour the interwebs and dank german sites for a cheap expansion tank.
Does the one found in the M30 and M60 engines fit right in, as is, is it similar and shit? I',m going to use the cap from my tank because it's rated at 2 bar, I think.
>>15207543
youre thinking of the e89. the m was only made in the e85/e86. the e89 being gt is well known. there is a reason e86 coupes are more popular track cars (per capita) than e46 m3s
>>15214059
crosscheck it on realoem.com
>>15214686
Apparently they don't fit, the one on the M70 engine looks ever so slightly more fucked up than the M30 one. THanks for your help.
all hail the e34
>>15214730
All hail the pocket barge
>>15203576
Buy valve shims made by Wiseco. Can get two sets for under $100. Many S54 owners use them including myself and I've never had an issue.
Wiseco is a name brand co. Not generic, off-brand shit.
>>15212065
>>15211752
E92 here. I'd grind both your shitboxes into pie crust.
will door hinges from a 2003 E46 330i fit on a 2000 E46 328i?
E32 or E38
E30 or E36
E34 or E39
>>15214809
sweet. thanks
>>15213592
ds2's are so fucking god tier.
ds1's a shit
>>15215791
just get a hedgehog!
>>15215893
Nigga my backyard is full of these fucks. Also a ton of squirrels, ferrets and rabbits. It's like I live in a fucking zoo.
>>15215791
e32
e36
e34
>>15215944
Etelä-Pohjanmaa wasn't a part of houston the last time I checked, which is a shame.
I'd really love to visit the US of A someday.
Second set of ZCP's finally on their way.
295s on the back. My ass is gonna appear even bigger.
Gonna have my current ones up for sale if anyone is interested. They are true CSL one's and not just ZCP. Front wheel width is wider on the CSL.
I post often let me know.
>>15215808
Good stuff. No difference than OEM except for price.
>>15215808
I want to mention they're made in China. If you have a problem with non-German/Polish/Hungarian-made stuff going on/in your car then don't bother.
>>15216117
>>15216146
nah that doesn't bother me i'll probably test hardness just to be sure.
>>15216110
interested. what shape are they in?
>>15216146
It wouldn't matter if they aren't in spec anyway.
But, all you have to do is mic them when you get them.
>>15215968
>e36
>>15216927
better than e30 in looks and performance and has the added benefit of being not as played out.
>>15216927
As an e36 driver I can say that it is better than an e30 in many ways as per advances in the technology. Though honestly I couldn't hand one out for looks, they both have their charms. That's why they swap e36 parts into e30s and not the other way around.
Have had several e30 drivers tell me they wanted an e36. I'd like an e30 too, but I'm a stickler for the ///Ms. Yeah you can make you 3-er look like an ///M but if you're going to actually swap out the internals then you might as well just buy the ///M.
>>15216796
They have some rash on them. One of the fronts has a mark from unloading from the trailer.
Fronts have spotted brake dust around the inner edges from tracking. It'll come off.
>>15217028
Thanks but I'll pass unless you are looking to refinish them before selling. Curb rash is my number one pet peeve.
If you don't mind me asking tho how much do clean CSLs run? I really want them but I just can't stomach dealer prices on wheels I only intend to have for a year or two. I assume you are buying another set to get better shape wheels? Or were the fronts too wide?
>>15217028
unless that pic is representative of all four. i have no issue being realistic that is assuming I'll have to refinish them. are you on bimmerpost?
>>15217556
>>15217573
New, fronts only are $700 each online for true CSL's. Rears are almost $500 each. This is non dealer pricing... Price doesn't include center caps nor the tiny M stuck on each wheel.
Three would need refinished. That pic is from the r/r of the car.
Not looking to get rich.
I'd do $800 shipped not including the caps and mounted Nexen tires 245/35R19 and 275/30R19 rears. This would allow someone to get them refinished and come up UNDER what they sell for in good, refinished condition.
Not on any forum. I am on the E46 M3 owner's FB group though if it matters.
Price for 1 new off brand 18in.
Mine are genuine 19's.
And I will probably get them refinished if I'm unable to sell them as is.
I can get more pics tomorrow.
>>15215791
e32
e30 with m50, manual, steering rack swap, etc
e39
>>15217738
I'm not sure I understand your offer. How much for two 8.5s and two 9.5s shipped? And these are authentic right? I'm willing to have them refinished if the price is right. I guess post here when you can and give me a throw away, I'll be around and you can shoot me some pics. I don't do facebook groups but I am here daily. Otherwise I'm leaning heavily toward the VMR V710 but they just fucking irk me as being reps.
>>15217851
I'll make a walk around video tomorrow and upload to YT.
$800 shipped within the US.
>>15217774
>e30 made into an e36
doesn't count m8
>>15217894
shh yes it does
brick life
>>15217886
Make a yopmail account and i'll give you my digits
>>15217886
or however you feel since the damned email field is dead.
>>15217000
Another E36 driver. I love the E30s, they're far more raw and pure cars. From the time when BMW made more SPORTS CARS than luxury cars. When the E36 came out they felt pressured to keep up with Lexus and Mercedes (isolated luxury) so the car became not as pure, heavier, more isolated.
If I wreck my M3 I'm buying it back from the insurance company and swapping EVERYTHING over to the nicest E30 or 318ti shell I can find.
Washed and took some photos.
>>15219105
>>15219109
Surprised I had such a large area to myself on a summer's eve, although this one loner prompted me to go for an edgy crop.
Dear BMW drivers, stop trying to race my 370z at every red light, thanks
>>15219109
Annoying yellow high beams and a bit too low for my taste. Other than that, pure sex
I'll have to thoroughly wash mine too. And I need to find a spot where it's safe from bird shit.
Oh and btw, how are the arm rests on E36s? I'm thinking of getting one for comfy cruising
>>15219130
Overtaking is not racing.
It also doesn't mean they are necessarily racing you every time you can't catch up to them.
>>15206287
Not that dude but another N54 owner. Don't do it. Great power but horrible HORRIBLE rely ability. Get the N55
>>15219148
That's entirely stock suspension. I am soon to buy some ST XTAs and some spacers, though.
Had an armrest on my old auto M3 Don't have one on this one. Don't miss it at all. Probably would prefer none anyways for a coupé.
They aren't bad per say but if you have a drink then you have to have it up. Bothersome I suppose.
>e36
>door panels. glue. 80s GM holds up better (minus headliner). impossible to replace - i wonder why..
> alternator tensioner bolt. some clockwise, some counter-clockwise. bmw themselves confused on the same model.
>e46
>galvanized *anything*?
>electrical grounds? reliable? was ist das?
>e38
>mashed-together 4cyls to make a leaky 8cyl
>not even mentioning the nikasil fun
>think grounding in the e46 was bad?
>e90
>feathertouch of sunlight/UV, anything plastic shatters like that guy clutching a wax cylinder
>oh.. shit.
>RoHS baby, simple electronics right?
>DIY DIS basically a requirement
Why do I keep buying these things..
>>15219182
Because you're trapped in the vortex. Also because of Stockholm syndrome.
>>15219192
Did you say Stockholm?
https://youtube.com/watch?v=xTRCACw9d3U
>>15219156
>Can't catch up to them
Please boy, unless you're driving a 1M or hopped up 335 you're not touching my car
>>15219227
Girl, I wouldn't touch a nissan even if I was paid to do so.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Rli9bC6iwho
E46 M3 CSL vs E39 M5
>>15204198
What is that? M4? Sexy af.
>>15219182
because they drive a certain way you really like and nothing else can quite compare to it, so you keep coming back despite the quirks
>>15219408
3er E92
>>15193194
>davis will defend problems like this as "normal car maintenance"
>>15220491
I haven't done any maintenance on the car (yet)
It was a dirt cheap 325i I bought for drifts and shit
It's running on 20k mile old engine oil, the coil springs are fucked, clutch release bearing ticking, check engine light on, low oil pressure (yellow oil lamp light on), low coolant, fucked rear shock absorber
Yet I still did a 1500 mile trip 30h non stop across Europe with it at autobahn speeds AND drifted the shit out of it after that
All this beating with old oil and low oil pressure
BMWs are very tough cars.
also
>problems like this
it has occurred to me once so I wouldn't call this a "problem"
>>15220543
Honestly I feel bad for the car. Bought it from an oblivious bitch that hadn't done any maintenace on the car since she bought it.
The car will probably be scrapped for parts, or, in the best case a RHD>LHD conversion will be done and the bimmer will live on a happy life.
>>15193194
E46? I have that from time to time. Maybe twice a year.
There's a 1999 E46 318i round the corner. It's been sitting for a few years and needs an engine (231,000 miles on the current unit, burning oil and water, probably needs a head gasket and that's just what the owner has told me, I haven't gotten a good look at it yet)
He's asking 150 euros for it, and I was just wondering can I just rip out the stock engine and drop in a 330d engine without changing the gearbox? Obviously I'd need to change the fuel tank and lines and porbably a bunch of little stuff as well, I'm just curious if it's as easy as I think it would be.
I swapped a like for like engine in a saab last year with no issues, so I'm not going in completely blind
>>15194089
Your tires and bushings are fine?
>>15220553
yes
see
>>15220543
>>15220564
150 pounds that is, no idea why I typed euros
>>15220564
You can just google what transmissions came with what engines, that stuffs all out there.
I seriously doubt the 318 and the 330d share the same transmission, though.
Here's my purple shitbox.
>>15220604
Google tells me that the 330d gearbox is unique to that engine.
Balls. That said, the 320d gearbox is shared across most of the straight six models, while the 4cyl petrol one is made of glass. Looks like turning a 318 into anything but a 316 is more trouble than it's worth
Oh well, the search continues for a car to base my cold rod on
>>15220568
I think so. I had the tires and wheels changed not too long ago and that's definitely not the cause of the vibrations. I'd exclude the bushings too. It's only when I press the gas at speeds 70-90kmh and then 140-180kmh. I've read up on this a little bit and it's most likely the differential but I'll have a mechanic have the final say soon
>>15220708
Strange, I'd be interested in how this turns out.
>>15220607
daytona or techoviolet?
>>15220578
Yeah, there's a kidney missing (not anymore, though) and a dent in the door. It's a drifter I'm building right now.
>>15221438
Techno that needs a respray.
>>15220564
For the 150 eurobucks you'd be stupid to pass it up either way. You won't need to pay for registration or anything, just get it towed home. If you end up not going through with it you can part it out for a tidy profit.
I'm trying to shill my friend to buy an E34 520 with the M50 non-VANOS as his first car.
I am maybe a bit too drunk and kinda rambling to him, am I being a bad friend or actually suggesting him to buy a decent car?
Myself I own a 520 E34 and have liked t thus far, in my opinion it would be a great first car.
What kind of two series should I get
>>15222871
Biggest one possible
>>15222891
Y tho
>>15222910
Beause you'll regret it later on not getting the biggest one possible, just like I did with my 7 series. It was all fun and games first, but I got seduced by the V8's and V12's, that tiny 3 litre straight six just wasn't cutting it, especially when it had fuck all power for that massive chassis and drank down that fuel like a V12.
>>15222919
fuck off with your v12 shilling please
>>15222871
any of them as long as it's manual and it isnt pic related
>>15222941
No, I'll stay here with my V12, but sure I'll tone the shilling down. Sorry.
>>15220607
Nice location!
>>15215821
Meh. I picked the cunts up for $200 so I'm not complaining.
So like, I've been eyeing these beasts for quite long time now. I don't really mind about performance, so I'm kinda fine with any as long as it's manual, I think aside for the ///M they're all powered by the pigfat M30, which I already have some experience with, already know to steer clear of the autotragic M30's.
Thing is, are there any major issues specific to the E24 or is it just a basic M30 powered slab?
How fucked will i be if i buy an e46 with 150k ~ 160k miles on it?
>>15227381
thats not much
T. ex 250k mile e46 328ci owner
![00H0H_ejgKjS5P9RQ_600x450[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/mGR4fj3.jpg "00H0H_ejgKjS5P9RQ_600x450[1].jpg")
I'm in the market for a car. need something to get me through college and then some. Found an 04 BMW 325i for under $5k. 120k miles. Sound like a good deal?
Pic related
>>15227522
>>15227381
that's fine, just make sure the cooling system has been overhauled or is atleast in good condition, as the plastic waterpumps give out around 80-100k.
besides the cooling system, the car should be able to run fine all the way to 250k+ without any major issues.
>>15228202
Gonna meet with the owner tomorrow and hopefully he lets me take it to a local mechanic to give it a quick inspection. Everything seems to be solid and they have a Carfax on hand so I hope everything does turn out okay and I get to drive it home tomorrow.
