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Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 09-02-2003, 05:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,409
Posted By blw
I currently own a completely manual E30...

I currently own a completely manual E30 convertible, and have previously owned both a semi-auto Z3 and a fully-auto E46 convertible. The powered ones are a LOT more convenient, and I think you'd...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 07-26-2003, 04:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 666
Posted By blw
starting woes

My 325i has a minor problem starting. About half the time, I just turn the key and she fires up, just as any fuel injected engine should. The other half of the time it takes two or three seconds of...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-29-2003, 03:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 585
Posted By blw
Retrofit powered '92 E30 top to '89?

I have discovered that the mostly-automatic power tops were introduced on the 1992 E30 325i convertible. Can one of these be retrofitted to my 1989 E30? How much would it cost and how would it be...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-28-2003, 05:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 850
Posted By blw
Lotsa things the check engine light could mean,...

Lotsa things the check engine light could mean, but none of them are good. It could be something like a low fuel pressure, but it could mean something far worse too.

The series of lights that go...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-26-2003, 07:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 680
Posted By blw
Oh. The '85 318 that I drove has a 0-60 spec of...

Oh. The '85 318 that I drove has a 0-60 spec of 11.4 secs, which is like a turtle. No wonder it seemed so slow - it was.
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-26-2003, 07:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 680
Posted By blw
I had a 90 E30 325i that I sold with 202k miles -...

I had a 90 E30 325i that I sold with 202k miles - engine was bulletproof. I still have an 86 528e - the torquier but definitely weaker motor. Engine is bulletproof, we've got 228K miles on it and it...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-16-2003, 10:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,694
Posted By blw
Not much different from 87 to 88-91. I think the...

Not much different from 87 to 88-91. I think the 88 325i and is had a slightly larger fuel tank (16 gals vs 14.5), but otherwise it's only details that are different.
Forum: BMW 6,7,8-Series Technical Forum 06-15-2003, 05:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 910
Posted By blw
The 750's are wonderful cars, but if you're on a...

The 750's are wonderful cars, but if you're on a budget, they may not be the right choice. There are a fair number of special parts on this model and that pushes maintainance costs up. Also, IMHO,...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-14-2003, 09:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,694
Posted By blw
There are very few (if ANY) convertibles that are...

There are very few (if ANY) convertibles that are as stiff as their sedan counterparts, and the E30 is no exception. If you are looking for a track car, forget a convertible. Having owned both an...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-14-2003, 03:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 571
Posted By blw
I have an '89 325iC, which is FUN. Going 3 miles...

I have an '89 325iC, which is FUN. Going 3 miles to work at 15 mph average it gets around 17 mpg, a little on the low side. On the freeway at 80 mph it gets around 25 mpg, which is on the high side...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-14-2003, 03:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,694
Posted By blw
The cars with is have the sport package. I know...

The cars with is have the sport package. I know that the E30 is has a different body kit (ie front air dam) and some other stuff. Usually BMW sport packages come with somewhat stiffer suspensions....
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-14-2003, 02:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,274
Posted By blw
Hmm... what do I need? Seems like E30s need...

Hmm... what do I need? Seems like E30s need 9006's which looks like it costs $500 - is that right? Some sites (http://info.product-finder.net/bimmerworl/Super-White-Xenon-Bulbs.html) seem to imply...
Forum: BMW 6,7,8-Series Technical Forum 06-13-2003, 07:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,845
Posted By blw
There are a lot of independent shops out there...

There are a lot of independent shops out there that will do a fine job on an Inspection-II and will charge you at the low end of the spectrum. The local dealer quoted me $575 for Inspection-II on my...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-13-2003, 07:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,274
Posted By blw
headlight upgrades?

I've spent more time driving my E30 after dark recently (in the summer- go figure) and I guess these baby boomer eyes just need more light than they used to.

What are my options for upgrading? ...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-13-2003, 07:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,694
Posted By blw
After having owned an '89 E30 convertible, a '90...

After having owned an '89 E30 convertible, a '90 E30 sedan, a '95 E36 coupe, a '98 Z3-2.8 and an '02 E46 M3 convertible, the best ones were the M3C and the E30s. The E46 is frankly luxurious and does...
Forum: BMW 6,7,8-Series Technical Forum 05-24-2003, 06:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,093
Posted By blw
In the end, I took it to one of the independents...

In the end, I took it to one of the independents (we're relatively new in the area and hadn't tried any of them before). The brakes ended up costing me around $770 for fronts and rears, roughly the...
Forum: BMW 6,7,8-Series Technical Forum 05-12-2003, 11:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,093
Posted By blw
It's a '93 740i. The top one (as usual) is from...

It's a '93 740i. The top one (as usual) is from the dealer, the bottom one is from an independent. Yes, I'm pretty certain that this is for both pads and rotors.
Forum: BMW 6,7,8-Series Technical Forum 05-10-2003, 07:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,093
Posted By blw
E32 brakes

I guess I've never had to do brakes on my E32 before - we've had it for 5 years and it had been freshly overhauled when we bought it (I think it was a CPO car). The brake lining light just went on,...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 04-16-2003, 12:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 762
Posted By blw
The ix cars are really awesome for certain...

The ix cars are really awesome for certain applications. I always drive on roads - ie no offroading - but then my road often resembles "offroad" in that it is a mess during the winter time. My E46...
Forum: BMW 5-Series E28/E34/E39/E60/F10/GT 04-07-2003, 03:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,105
Posted By blw
True, and just for the record, only two of the...

True, and just for the record, only two of the eight have had the 8-cylinder engines: a '93 E32 and '01 X5. So far no trouble whatever with either engine, with the single exception of a failed fuel...
Forum: BMW 5-Series E28/E34/E39/E60/F10/GT 04-06-2003, 06:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,105
Posted By blw
Well, I can't speak to what happened to your car,...

Well, I can't speak to what happened to your car, but I've owned eight BMWs over the years, and the only one that has needed anything like that list is my current '89 325iC. And that one was...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 04-05-2003, 07:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 718
Posted By blw
Spec says 14.5 gals. I think the reserve level...

Spec says 14.5 gals. I think the reserve level is quite high on my sample, as I have never put in more than 12 gals despite driving it well beyond the margin of safety. (I've owned quite a few...
Forum: BMW 5-Series E28/E34/E39/E60/F10/GT 04-05-2003, 05:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 755
Posted By blw
86 E28 electrical problems

My college-age daughter has inherited our '86 528e. It's been a very reliable car over the years, and generally has been well maintained. Recently the battery went flat, and since the belts needed...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 03-27-2003, 05:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,307
Posted By blw
I'd like to 4th (or whatever) the timing belt. I...

I'd like to 4th (or whatever) the timing belt. I have to do one for an E30 and also for an E28 fairly soon...
Forum: BMW 6,7,8-Series Technical Forum 03-11-2003, 01:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 729
Posted By blw
replacing a control...

My daughter pointed out that the stalk that controls the telescoping wheel on our E32 is, well, gone. Somehow it's just gone missing - there is simply nothing there on the column except a hole. ...
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