Comments for Bimmer Forums - BMW Community http://bimmerforums.org How to, Do-it-yourselfs, and help with your BMW Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:58:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on About by Elder Barzart III http://bimmerforums.org/about-bimmer-forums/comment-page-1#comment-611 Elder Barzart III Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:58:00 +0000 #comment-611 guestimate on the cost of a bmw 1991 750il engine re-build.. guestimate on the cost of a bmw 1991 750il engine re-build..

]]> Comment on how to remove front seats from BMW 3 Series E36 by laneblair325i http://bimmerforums.org/e36/how-to-remove-front-seats-from-bmw-3-series-e36.html/comment-page-1#comment-452 laneblair325i Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:25:02 +0000 http://bimmerforums.org/e36/how-to-remove-front-seats-from-bmw-3-series-e36.html#comment-452 What do you do if power seat doesn't track forward enough to access bolts. Is there a removable stop somewhere? A special tool? What do you do if power seat doesn’t track forward enough to access bolts. Is there a removable stop somewhere? A special tool?

]]> Comment on how to remove front seats from BMW 3 Series E36 by laneblair325i http://bimmerforums.org/e36/how-to-remove-front-seats-from-bmw-3-series-e36.html/comment-page-1#comment-451 laneblair325i Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:20:10 +0000 http://bimmerforums.org/e36/how-to-remove-front-seats-from-bmw-3-series-e36.html#comment-451 my power seat won't go far enough forward to reveal rear bolts. any clue? thanks. my power seat won’t go far enough forward to reveal rear bolts. any clue? thanks.

]]> Comment on About by Eric Casares http://bimmerforums.org/about-bimmer-forums/comment-page-1#comment-319 Eric Casares Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:54:50 +0000 #comment-319 Does anybody know where I can buy a slightly offset e12 torx wrench? I'm trying to replace my starter in a 1996 328i e36. I need the box torx wrench and at least 10 degrees offset head. Does anybody know where I can buy a slightly offset e12 torx wrench? I’m trying to replace my starter in a 1996 328i e36. I need the box torx wrench and at least 10 degrees offset head.

]]> Comment on Fan Delete Mod in BMW 3 Series E36 by e46 led http://bimmerforums.org/e36/fan-delete-mod-in-bmw-3-series-e36.html/comment-page-1#comment-196 e46 led Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:46:47 +0000 http://bimmerforums.org/e36/fan-delete-mod-in-bmw-3-series-e36/#comment-196 Great! all of us agree with something! What are your own thoughts on the M? BMW whored out M just like Mercedes did with AMG. Whatever occured to producing autos fast that were worth a darn? What person would like a 4500lb pig with 500 hp? Great! all of us agree with something! What are your own thoughts on the M? BMW whored out M just like Mercedes did with AMG. Whatever occured to producing autos fast that were worth a darn? What person would like a 4500lb pig with 500 hp?

]]> Comment on Which suspension mods for BMW M3 (E90) by e46 led http://bimmerforums.org/e90-m3/which-suspension-mods-for-bmw-m3-e90.html/comment-page-1#comment-195 e46 led Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:46:39 +0000 http://bimmerforums.org/e90-m3/which-suspension-mods-for-bmw-m3-e90.html#comment-195 When the 1 series came out, I didn't enjoy it. Perhaps if it ended up being closer to what the 2002 was and was (much) lighter, less expensive, and had a very great I4 (turboed or not, I don't care) then I would like it greater, but whatever. What side tracked me further was the expected M unit that might rationally be called the M1. I thought that it just couldn't be proper to compare and contrast the two M1s. Then again, since the 1 series came out in the US, the M division has created 2 SUVs that don't even come with a manual. The Porsche Cayenne has one, was it that hard? Anyways, times are changing so go on and call it an M1. More desirable to manufacture a respectable, or possibly remarkable, car rather than not come up with it whatsoever just due to the fact a mess of fanboys would get harmed. When the 1 series came out, I didn’t enjoy it. Perhaps if it ended up being closer to what the 2002 was and was (much) lighter, less expensive, and had a very great I4 (turboed or not, I don’t care) then I would like it greater, but whatever. What side tracked me further was the expected M unit that might rationally be called the M1. I thought that it just couldn’t be proper to compare and contrast the two M1s. Then again, since the 1 series came out in the US, the M division has created 2 SUVs that don’t even come with a manual. The Porsche Cayenne has one, was it that hard? Anyways, times are changing so go on and call it an M1. More desirable to manufacture a respectable, or possibly remarkable, car rather than not come up with it whatsoever just due to the fact a mess of fanboys would get harmed.

]]> Comment on Suspension Overhaul FAQ by Anonymous http://bimmerforums.org/e36/suspension-overhaul-faq.html/comment-page-1#comment-155 Anonymous Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:30:43 +0000 http://bimmerforums.org/e36/suspension-overhaul-faq.html#comment-155 Wow great write up, this should come in handy this summer when I do my suspension overhaul. Wow great write up, this should come in handy this summer when I do my suspension overhaul.

]]> Comment on Suspension Overhaul FAQ by Taariq http://bimmerforums.org/e36/suspension-overhaul-faq.html/comment-page-1#comment-154 Taariq Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:30:43 +0000 http://bimmerforums.org/e36/suspension-overhaul-faq.html#comment-154 One thing I'm confused about is the two mentions of Trailing Arm Bushings related to the rear axle. One is mentioned as RTAB, and one merely "Rear Trailing Arm Bushing". Should I change both? On another note, I wanted to change my front LCABs and so I ordered 33-32-1-136-311, but that's actually something completely different! eEuroparts.com lists it as "trailing arm bushing (lower)" for the rear! Instead I need 31-12-9-059-288 for my front LCABs. So now I need to figure out what the hell I need to do my RTABs. Do I need 33-32-6-770-786? eEuroparts.com list that as "Trailing Arm Bushing (upper)" for the rear. The other thing I ordered -- 33-32-1-097-009 -- I have no idea what it's for! <a href="http://www.rogueengineering.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=RTAB" rel="nofollow">Rogue Engineering show it as the 1995 E36 RTAB</a>. One thing I’m confused about is the two mentions of Trailing Arm Bushings related to the rear axle. One is mentioned as RTAB, and one merely "Rear Trailing Arm Bushing". Should I change both?

On another note, I wanted to change my front LCABs and so I ordered 33-32-1-136-311, but that’s actually something completely different! eEuroparts.com lists it as "trailing arm bushing (lower)" for the rear! Instead I need 31-12-9-059-288 for my front LCABs.

So now I need to figure out what the hell I need to do my RTABs. Do I need 33-32-6-770-786? eEuroparts.com list that as "Trailing Arm Bushing (upper)" for the rear.

The other thing I ordered — 33-32-1-097-009 — I have no idea what it’s for! Rogue Engineering show it as the 1995 E36 RTAB.

]]> Comment on Suspension Overhaul FAQ by Psyche http://bimmerforums.org/e36/suspension-overhaul-faq.html/comment-page-1#comment-153 Psyche Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:30:43 +0000 http://bimmerforums.org/e36/suspension-overhaul-faq.html#comment-153 That would be handy advice, as well as a more detailed explanation on springs, spring rates, and what they do. I'll use the all-powerful Google and see what can be dug up. Vorshlag is also attempting to compile a list as well it seems... everybody send them your used OE springs! <a href="http://www.vorshlag.com/tech_springrates.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.vorshlag.com/tech_springrates.php</a> I am actually currently in the process of compiling just such a list. From DDM to Motion. Part of the aftermarket compilation (along with bushings, swaybars, et cetera...). Trying to pick up rides in as many different sort of individual setups as I can... I hate just regurgitating information without verifying it myself. Thanks for the review. Yes... I am currently facing the same problem of simply not understanding more than the fairly simply basics of shock valving. I know a couple guys who can explain a bit more though, I might see if I can have them chime in. Or explain it down to my level. Definitely is possible. I have included a section for just such more in-depth dissertation (technical discussions), I will add it to my list of things to write. The guide is trying to cater to the novice user as well as the sophisticated and intermediate user. Being able to separate initial purchase maintenance questions from coilover corner balancing questions is important (and a function of organization, not content sophistication). Cheers! That would be handy advice, as well as a more detailed explanation on springs, spring rates, and what they do. I’ll use the all-powerful Google and see what can be dug up. Vorshlag is also attempting to compile a list as well it seems… everybody send them your used OE springs! http://www.vorshlag.com/tech_springrates.php

I am actually currently in the process of compiling just such a list. From DDM to Motion. Part of the aftermarket compilation (along with bushings, swaybars, et cetera…). Trying to pick up rides in as many different sort of individual setups as I can… I hate just regurgitating information without verifying it myself.

Thanks for the review. Yes… I am currently facing the same problem of simply not understanding more than the fairly simply basics of shock valving. I know a couple guys who can explain a bit more though, I might see if I can have them chime in. Or explain it down to my level.

Definitely is possible. I have included a section for just such more in-depth dissertation (technical discussions), I will add it to my list of things to write. The guide is trying to cater to the novice user as well as the sophisticated and intermediate user. Being able to separate initial purchase maintenance questions from coilover corner balancing questions is important (and a function of organization, not content sophistication).

Cheers!

]]> Comment on Suspension Overhaul FAQ by Yasunari http://bimmerforums.org/e36/suspension-overhaul-faq.html/comment-page-1#comment-152 Yasunari Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:30:42 +0000 http://bimmerforums.org/e36/suspension-overhaul-faq.html#comment-152 +1 on stickied. Awesome very informative thread. +1 on stickied. Awesome very informative thread.

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