Entries from December 2009

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

Which suspension mods for BMW M3 (E90)

I have the EDC on the current V8 Sedan. Supple, with fairly flat cornering when set on the stiffest setting. However, still a bit soft for those of us who like more firmness, less dive under braking, etc. I had a fabulous adjustable TEIN FLEX system on my EVO III. What have people done regarding [...]

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

how to remove front seats from BMW 3 Series E36

Make sure you disconnect the battery and wait for at least 15-30 minutes before you remove the seats to avoid getting the air bag light in the dash. Slide the seat back to reveal the front nuts. You will see black plastic caps to cover them.

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

Fan Delete Mod in BMW 3 Series E36

I’ve done the searches but what I want to know is…..who has had their engine overheat because of the fan delete mod?

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

Terrible 128i Gas Mileage–Anyone Else Have This Problem?

I have a 2009 128i 6-speed. It’s the base model with no options (not even electric seats!) because I really wanted to have the lightest, most manual car available. Despite having no extra weight, and despite the fact that my girlfriend is the primary driver of this car (with a very moderate driving style), we’re [...]

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

How to test your BMW 3 series instrument cluster (E46, E36)

Video showing how-to test the dashboard and gauge cluster on your 3 Series BMW for both the E46 and E36 models. Direct YouTube link: 3 Series BMW Instrument Cluster test.