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by Shadow_Browser
Sat Jul 22, 2006 5:39 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: what are 840's want to buy one
Replies: 44
Views: 1392

The 850CSi was the "M8" and the engine was the forerunner to the Maclaren F1 No it wasn't - it was a bored and stroked M70, nothing more - standard heads and valves and possibly cams as well. The M8 was the 48 valve prototype which never went into production. I stand corrected on this one.. thank y...
by Shadow_Browser
Sat Jul 22, 2006 5:37 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: E39 530d - more power
Replies: 18
Views: 766

you could have a chat with the guys at www.e-maps.co.uk or if you guys still speak or know Jayson aka chippeduk, he could be worth a shout, has rolling road now too www.chippeduk.com.. Ah! notice the *plug* on the url here, so no, I can't recommend him to you guys. Sorry for that. Do give e-maps a c...
by Shadow_Browser
Fri Jul 21, 2006 3:25 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: E36 ABS light is on
Replies: 1
Views: 209

Check the ABS sensor is working.

Found this on another forum

ABS Problem Diagnosis and Repair - "Basic"
by Shadow_Browser
Fri Jul 21, 2006 3:19 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: what are 840's want to buy one
Replies: 44
Views: 1392

If you've got your own workshop, endless supply of money
the right tool's and knowledge

Get one.

The 850CSi is the only one to get, but remember, not many
left and so many fake ones out there.
The 850CSi was the "M8" and the engine was the forerunner
to the Maclaren F1
by Shadow_Browser
Fri Jul 21, 2006 3:17 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: Shortshift E39
Replies: 8
Views: 389

Z3 is the safe option, and mostly used by BM owners. There are many other makers out there, most are poor to be brutely honest. UUC motorwerks are the daddies, but they tend to be on the steep side of the $$$'s You could try one from this company. Chromeline-Design.com <-- Link straight to the SSK's...
by Shadow_Browser
Fri Jul 21, 2006 3:10 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: climate control unit E36
Replies: 9
Views: 425

BMW E36: Repairing the Climate Control Computer - It's a clicky!!

Main problem is needing to replace a capacitor on the board of the climate control computer.

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