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Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-10-2007, 09:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 697
Posted By leeway
Thanks, I'll look for this product next time I'm...

Thanks, I'll look for this product next time I'm in the bike shop. I currently use a lithium grease for that part. I also used it on the latches this spring and will see how it affects the doors...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 06-08-2007, 07:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 697
Posted By leeway
Thanks for the reply. Yeah, doors will suddenly...

Thanks for the reply. Yeah, doors will suddenly and unexpectedly become ajar while driving and even more vexing is that they have a hard time shutting once unlocked. This car is supposed to be equip...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 04-08-2007, 11:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 697
Posted By leeway
doors open too much

In very cold weather the doors will not stay closed while driving. Can anyone suggest a fix for this freezing problem on '94 325is with over 156,000 miles?
Forum: BMW General Discussion 04-08-2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,847
Posted By leeway
If you hold the the clock key for 4 or 5 seconds...

If you hold the the clock key for 4 or 5 seconds on the On board computer the clock numbers will either flash or display as four digit number. Use the number keys to the left to change place...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 10-06-2006, 05:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,060
Posted By leeway
Just finished putting on the OEM wheels and...

Just finished putting on the OEM wheels and tires, shimmy, I am happy to say has disappeared. The people that sold those wheels deserve my deepest darkest thoughts. And I will surely thank them for...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 10-04-2006, 08:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,060
Posted By leeway
Struts have been replaced. Sway bar links as well.

Struts have been replaced. Sway bar links as well.
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 10-04-2006, 06:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,060
Posted By leeway
I'm going to try another mechanic because I need...

I'm going to try another mechanic because I need all the help I can get. The reason for the new tires is because I got these aftermarket rims size 16 supposely hub-centric and I would like to test my...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 10-04-2006, 05:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,060
Posted By leeway
Tires have been rotated more than three or four...

Tires have been rotated more than three or four times, by myself, my mechanic, and tire dealer. Road force balancing done at my expense found 3 of 4 tires unbalanced, they were replaced by dealer.
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 10-03-2006, 01:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,060
Posted By leeway
Front end shimmy

Long extensions would have helped, I did get some tools from my mechanic he provided a rachet that worked great. He was doubtful about my project and seems he was right. I have not checked the...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 09-29-2006, 04:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,060
Posted By leeway
Vida owes me 5 bucks. Ive changed everything I...

Vida owes me 5 bucks. Ive changed everything I could think of on the front of this baby and it still shimmys. Ive gone as far as replacing the control arms w/ball joints again because there was a...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 09-06-2006, 05:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,060
Posted By leeway
front end shimmy

The only ball joint not changed is on the control arm left side upper. Both lower ball joints and CAB's changed. From looking at my records I show the tie rod on the left changed twice in 10...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 09-06-2006, 05:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,060
Posted By leeway
By the way Wayne, this is a great site. I get a...

By the way Wayne, this is a great site. I get a lot of great helpful answers. Every response is quick and intelligent.
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 09-06-2006, 04:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,060
Posted By leeway
Well Wayne, this thing has totally got me baffel....

Well Wayne, this thing has totally got me baffel. I had the CAB's and sway bar links installed and still I have the same front end shimmy. Now it even feels worse although at lower speeds steering...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 09-04-2006, 05:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,060
Posted By leeway
front end shimmy

Great reply! Thanks a load. I've got a feeling this problem is going to be licked.
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 09-04-2006, 11:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,060
Posted By leeway
front end shimmy

Thanks for headsup Vida, I've been doing a little research and now with everyone's help I see what needs to be done. Your third person to say something about sway bar links. Will these require...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 09-03-2006, 01:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,060
Posted By leeway
Thanks, did not expect alignment to solve...

Thanks, did not expect alignment to solve problem. Alignment needed because of the tie rod replacement. I know this car is overdue for replacement on suspension components but did not expect to...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 08-30-2006, 09:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,029
Posted By leeway
Thanks I'll check out the sway bar links, the ...

Thanks I'll check out the sway bar links, the shocks have been changed already. The CAB's are on order. I opted for the solid rubber M3 upgrade. Hoping this is the final anwser to a frustrating...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 08-29-2006, 01:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,029
Posted By leeway
Lightbulb Thanks Jeron, that helps allot. The tech at...

Thanks Jeron, that helps allot. The tech at blank-blank said the same thing. And I checked them, they do seem a little soft. They also look as different as day and night, perhaps two different...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 08-28-2006, 02:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,029
Posted By leeway
Jeron, I jacked the car up to look at the...

Jeron, I jacked the car up to look at the bushings, can't visibly tell if they are bad. Using a oversized screwdriver to see if the bushing broke away from the carrier and it seems intact with a...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 08-27-2006, 02:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,029
Posted By leeway
Rick, the mods you performed on your 318is, did...

Rick, the mods you performed on your 318is, did you ever experience front end shimmy?
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 08-27-2006, 02:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,060
Posted By leeway
Jeron the shimmy use to be while braking. I...

Jeron the shimmy use to be while braking. I replaced the rotors and that cured the shimmy while high speed braking. Now the shimmy is only while driving between 40 mph and 65 mph. It almost seems...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 08-27-2006, 02:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,060
Posted By leeway
front end shimmy

Just replaced front struts, and while they had it I had them check the front end for any bad bushings. They found a tie rod end on the left side worn out. But still the shimmy persists. I was just...
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 08-24-2006, 09:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,060
Posted By leeway
thanks I'll take another look at the control arm...

thanks I'll take another look at the control arm bushings. Not sure if something like that can be seen without taking the whole thing apart?
Forum: 101 Projects Discussion Forum: BMW 3-Series 08-24-2006, 08:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,060
Posted By leeway
BMW Roundel Front end Shimmy

Need information on front end shimmy on 94 325is. New tires, wheels, ball joints, one tie rod have been installed. Alignment done once with no happy results. Front struts due for replacement. Any...
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