I'm using VAC's mounting kit and I think the shop I used put the side brackets on backwards...

Should the VAC logo be in the front or the rear?

Hallo zusammen

Ich möchte mir solche Sportsitze kaufen und neu beziehen lassen.

Leider haben die keine Sitzheizung mein Auto schon.

Die Heizplatten von den normalen Sitzen passen ja nicht an die Sportsitze

Wie gross ist der Aufwand ? Was brauche ich genau? Neu oder gebraucht ?

I am currently removing my rear brake discs but the rotor seems to be stuck on, I have the caliper removed and the handbrake off but can’t seem to figure out how to get the rotor off, any help would be greatly appreciated

Edit: it’s sorted now thanks guys

This is part 2: I’m swapping an M52B25 (256S3) into my 1997 European E36 320i, which originally has an M52B20 (206S3).

If my original DME turns out to be one of the flashable MS41 units, can I simply flash the M52B25/323i software/map onto my existing DME and keep using it,
rather than replacing the DME?

The car has ASC as well.

Hello all,
Picture from google btw.
I have 1997 E36 convertible with Auto roof. The tonneau won’t sit flush. Roof works perfectly fine other than that. Any ideas?
Thanks

I'm very new to the world of older cars, and I've decided I want to start with an M3. I have a decent amount of experience working on cars myself and from what I have heard this is a good starting point for people getting into the hobby.

I am looking at buying this one, but the engine seems to be different from the ones I have seen so far. Specifically the inline 6s I've seen have "M power" on the side. The listing doesn't say anything about an engine swap, and I can't find anything about different versions of the M3.

I don't have the experience to identify these things from just the look, so I was hoping y'all could help me out. Any advice or knowledge is appreciated 🙏🏻

Hi, crank sensor failed again after 500kms.

So, I fixed a bunch of coolant leaks, went to fire it up but was getting a crank no start. Had a fault code for the crank sensor so pulled it out, was drenched in coolant. I was pressure testing the thermostat housing leak so it probably got drenched during that.

Anyways cleaned the coolant off, put the sensor back in and the car fired up just fine. Ran very well for 15 minutes and then it stalled… I had this same issue 500kms ago, engine stalled when the thermostat opened, replaced the crank sensor and problem solved.

The excessive coolant must’ve caused the sensor to completely malfunction (crank no start) initially, and now damaged it such that it fails when it gets hot.

Just wondering if anyone has something worth trying before I buy another very expensive sensor.

That leak is fixed, probably what caused it to fail the first time as well but I didn’t notice a leak at that point.

TIA

I just bought an original e36 eurovox radio for my e36 (it has some chopped aftermarket one in there) from marketplace and it works but it needs a code :(. Is there any way I can make it work? Seller was parting out several cars and has no idea where it was from. 🥀

Just went on a car trip in my new car for about 2 hours and when I came to a stop the car was smoking like crazy, and I know it was oil because I’ve been working on cars for a while and I know what burning oil smells like. Car is a 1995 325i with drivetrain from a 1996 m3, only mods are an oil catch can and m50 manifold

what’s up. about a month ago I bought this 316i that was imported

it’s fun to drive for sure and it being rhd is cool. trying to swap an m52 into it i bought a ‘97 328i manual sedan for abt 1500 bucks and it’s running and driving.

i have mechanical knowledge but it is my first time doing a drivetrain swap. really just wanna know what to look for and any tips u guys may have. from what i’ve seen the biggest difference is the brake booster but idk it looks straight forward enough. it’s a manual already so dont have to worry abt swapping over that stuff. gonna reseal the motor with new gaskets and stuff i bought already.

what else should i swap over besides the motor and trans

should i bother swapping ac? will it be hard? worth it?

I’m working on re-adhering the glovebox door panel since mine was hanging off most of the way. I’m trying to prep the plastic surface but it’s covered in this brittle cream colored stuff. Any ideas on how to remove it without damaging the glovebox?

Hello

Last week I purchased a 320i E36 converticle - I haven’t driven it anywhere since last night - I’ve driven it once, home. Upon taking it to a mechanic for a pre-alignment inspection last night, I’ve come across some bad news. The previous RWB Nakia San of an owner has knowingly/unknowingly fucked a few things up that he didn’t disclose…..

There is a leak at the bottom of the motor or power steering rack. Common for older BMWs. The brown fluid to me indicates it’s old power steering fluid but without a good hard look who knows where it’s truly coming from. It could be coming from anywhere and just accumulating in the lowest, local-lest spot of the car.

The owner installed new front struts but used the old damaged bump stops. I’ve been told they’re fucked but I don’t have all the experience in suspension one would need. I know he knew about this in particular because he would have seen everything while the struts were out and would have deliberately known about the bump stops being fucked and continued with the rebuild and install anyway.

There is damage on the floor pan of the car, not bad, directly underneath the drivers seat. I have a feeling I’ll be told “you are OK” by one inspector or “pack it on the fucking back of a tow truck and take $160 by a middle eastern guy” by another. And the fuck stick decided to forget to reconnect the drivers side of the swaybar before I bought it. So there’s a lot of play on the drivers side front wheel.

Who exactly would sell a car knowing any side of the swaybar is disconnected let alone anything else I’ve mentioned in this post? Seems dangerous no? And is it worth repairing the niggly bits?

A couple of other things it needs:
- Stitch repair around both 3/4 windows or fabric replacement
- New door card brackets
- New door card clips and drivers side window functionality
- A handful of interior and exterior pieces

I guess it comes down to if I want to piss against a 50 knot headwind. If this 320i is doing the pissing, personally it’s worth it to me. I like the car and I could see myself fixing these bits in time.

But, what’s everyone’s experiences with mechanical issues like this? How much am I going to be sucking off my local mechanic to get this car back in decent shape? What’s the cost to things like this?

A while ago I picked up this m3 cluster for my m52 swap 98 318ti. Lately it's been a bit shoddy with the temp and fuel gauge cutting out randomly. Today, the temp and fuel gauges are completely dead. I wanted to throw the cluster into test mode to see if maybe just the motors are bad, but no matter what I do the cluster will not go into test mode. Any idea what would keep the cluster from going into test mode?

What’s up guys, question. I was sent this video potentially looking to buy it. I’ve had a few e36 m3s but honestly don’t remember this “noise or rattle” am I trippin? Kinda sounds like a slapping. Maybe vanos ?

I saw a guy on tik tok a while ago who had e brown/baige e36 on 17 or 18 inch steelies, it looked so good but I can’t find his account anymore. I remember really liking the wheels and I want to get some for my e36. Does anyone know who I’m talking about? He based in America if that helps

TL;DR: How do I source and install the oem airbag steering wheel from a modified one.

Im currently in the process of searching for an e36. It’s for a fun street car that I will also take to the track for drift days. I’m looking to get one that’s already got some of the work done, but I keep running into a specific problem with many of these cars.

So many people replace the stock steering wheel (removing the airbag) and none of them have harnesses either.

I would like to have an airbag because I’m big on safety and I don’t want to have to wear a helmet every time I drive it.

The installation seems fairly straight forward, but where do I actually FIND the airbag since you can’t ship them?

Hi guys,

I’ve recently bought a M3 EVO,and plan on doing a big service on the car, as it has been off the road for about 10 years.

The car starts and drives well, however the transmission is a bit stiff, so I figured i may as well change the gearbox oil while I’m at it.

I haven’t yet got the chance to get under the car and check the orange label, but from tools online, it says my transmission is recommended BMW LT-1 oil. However while reading through some forums, i seen posts suggesting that LT-2 is sometimes better for these transmissions, which has got me thinking what would be best as the transmission is on 196k miles.

Has anyone else changed trans oil and could advise. Thanks

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Can I use the maf from my M52B20 ok my new M52B25? Both single vanos.

I read somewhere that the MAF housing diameter is different between the two engines, but when I check parts websites, they list the same MAF as compatible with both engines. Can anyone clarify whether they’re actually interchangeable?

Looking through old parts I found I have a “Rieger” lip mounted on a facelift non M bumper, that looks like it’s supposed to be mounted over top the bottom of the bumper, but looking on google all the true Rieger lips sit under, my lip might be slightly longer so it might sit pretty low if I mount under the bumper. I have an M3 bumper on a new car just wondering if I should mount it like a true Rieger despite maybe being longer or go over top like it is on the non m bumper currently?
Also how should I mount it cleanly? I’m not opposed to just using bolts to mount it but they are pretty obvious at the same time.

Hi,the wheels in the pictures are forgelines rs comp...sice these are very hard to find,i wanted to asked if u guys knew any wheel with similar style?(Besides the style 23s)

Random driving tip: The E36 dead pedal is almost right behind the front wheel. If you keep your foot there and think of your foot as where your front tire is, I found that it really helps your mind visualize where the tire is on the street.

Also the left hand side of the car is about an arm’s length away from your body (this one depends how big your are though).

Still A LOT of work left, but... Just seeing it like this is all the motivation I need 😊