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cheers on the feedback!

@a8dyc that's a good a point, it's a good opportunity for me to learn from my mistake. It's one hell of lesson to learn!

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good point but it wasn't intentional and I didn't pull it off cleanly.

Thanks everyone for the kind words. It's nice to have this support, I am definitely staying in the BMW family. I am thinking another 325is e30, e30 m3, or just a newer 3 series. If I play it right, I should be able to get a beemer made in this century AND get another e30 to play around with...... @a...

polsta wrote: thats it man !! just think that car you loved and cared for...its final act was to care for and save you, like a bodyguard laying down and taking a bullet to protect you

That is profound, I like that a lot!

I wish I had taken pics, it all happened quickly and right after, my friends and I were rushing to get the car right side up and off the property. I live in a seasonal resort town so much of the neighborhood is empty....we pulled it off the property and into the road parallel to the curb and left it...

yeah that's true and everyone is beating into my head that point...I am just having trouble putting it into perspective because I really really loved that car. *edit* and I did walk away...unfortunately, I probably would've needed a real injury for complete perspective. :mad: I am knocking on wood a...

I wrecked my car tuesday morning. I am very sad and still dejected after it all. I jumped a curbed, did a 720 up someone's driveway smashed into a tree, did another 180 and ended up horizontal on the driveway. I smashed my head on the steering wheel, and was probably knocked unconscious for a few mo...

thank you for the reply, you reply was confirmed this morning. I hope that someone in the same predicament comes across this thread.

ok, I believe I may have fixed the issue. I replaced the thermostat this morning and the heat is hot, and the needle is hovering right below/at half....I'll update as need. Thanks supafly for your insight.....if I continue to have problems I'll replace the radiator. Though, I think I should have jus...

Doh! I didn't remove the block bolt when I flushed last time. It looks like I have a diagnosing to do this weekend.

All of the hoses were hot except for the lower hose going to the block, which is lukewarm

thanks for the replies, I did bang it a bit to no avail. Perhaps, I'll resort to removing the cluster. I did the water pump & timing belt about two years ago +-30k, and I flushed the coolant last summer. I was thinking that maybe the radiator was clogged but all of the hoses feel to touch as they sh...

Hi everyone, I have an issue with my 1987 325is 5spd. For some reason the temp gauge now rests at the 3/4 mark. It's been like this for about three weeks now. The car doesn't overheat because I can idle for time and it wont move further, though when I turn off the car and go back 5-10m later the nee...

Thanks for the feedback, I am glad that you received the items safely!

Very cool dude and very patient! lol We did business a few times and all times he was extremely helpful even when being ticketed by london's finest. I will do business again with Bryan whether it's in person or abroad, both have gone smoothly.

Great guy! Dealt with him a couple of times and had the tea with sugar and cookies. I think we had coffee another time, Both came along with good conversation. He's knowledgeable and hospitable. I will do business with again in the future.

wow I just saw this, thanks for the feedback!

does the battery light in the cluster stay on or flicker while driving? that little batt. light isn't an idiot light and is essential to the user, with respect to the charging system. Based on what your symptoms are, I would seriously check that your alternator belt is tight (yes simple, but easy an...

fwiw, the black lock straps from all late e30's except M3 are re-useable and a direct fit to the early e30's with what used to be the white (now probably dish water color) lockstrap. And it's VERY easy to do both front and back. 45m tops

a paperclip is less than a penny

I cannot engage the gears with the engine running, i can only go through the gears with the engine off

I installed a new cmc and sc and everything is bled and installed properly and clutch pedal is normal
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This is silly geez! just change the damn oil...thats the first thing you should've done. FYI the oil light on the check computer just lets you know when you are just a quart low and you can drive normally. Just top it up as soon as possible. It's a pretty handy active monitoring system with regards ...

I would buy a pair of trailing arms from someone on here and get some new bearings pressed in. When I had mine done they need about 6 tons of pressure, a old a guy at a local machine shop did them for £10 a side. You can then change the arms and seals at your leisiure :D +1 I did the same last week...

do it with a paperclip be happy you used an item that costs less than a penny over a tool that cost $100+ or even worse paying a some tire changer an hour clock time at the stealership! just bend the paperclip and stick the ends in the two hole #7 to reset and #19 the ground and turn the key to the ...

Ok guys there is an issue that bothers me everyday I walk out to my car. I dunno how many of you this applies to but maybe someone will find it useful! My IS lip is sagging and really has nothing to keep it secured to the valance, bumper, frame, etc. Except for strategically placed zipties....so tod...

Thanks, it appears as if it was a good desicion to keep it after all these compliments!!

Thanks man! It definitely was an acquired taste. My last one was the same color exterior but black leather & houndstooth interior which I was quite accustomed to. When I got the new car, my friends kept telling me to keep the red and not change the interior. I am EXTREMELY happy that I listened and ...

hehe, thanks I am trying to do that as we speak...I was going to put the bumpers from my italian 325i but after the wreck there was no salvaging front or the rears. From the 'stealer' the bumpers are NLA but the trim you can get quanities of!

Here is my ride...the pictures are a bit outdated as I've added some things, such as ellipsoids, hids, and my lip isn't sagging anymore. I know it still needs more work...its a work in progress I am sure most of you can relate!! 1987 325is Cardinalrot Interior Delphingrey Metallic Exterior http://ww...

i found the pack under the steering wheel amongst the other wire under there....just fyi

will do! Thanks for the reply

FYI the e30 in reference is a 1986 italian euro spec 325i manual transmission

would it be possible to post some pics?

Does anyone know how to access & install the resistor pack on a euro spec 325i?
It is not in the same spot as the american e30's with the resistor pack in the acutal blower motor. It appears that I need to remove the dash to access it, I thought i'd ask before destroying the interior of my ride

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