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As far as I know, both FAG and SKF are OEM-quality makes, so I would be happy with either.

My rear bearings are FAG, but the fronts are SKF.

In that case, "trying too hard" would be true for pretty much all the latest M cars, including the M3, M4 and X5M/X6M...

The M5 still looks more or less subtle, compared to the others in the range.

Does it grind immediately after the engine starts? If so, I had the same problem. Yeah, you just need the starter.

Better get it replaced asap, before it damages the teeth on the flywheel...

Pretty sure 8.5J will be hitting the struts on the front, but if you space them out, then most likely will be rubbing on the arch...

These sizes are way too big and unnecessary, imo. Even if you manage to fit them, the car will handle like a cow on ice.

E36s are indeed great cars, but has to be a minimum of 2.5 under the bonnet

17x10 and 17x8.5? You must be kidding....No way.

I imagine the look on the faces of "car spotters" in Mayfair, when they saw you taking a picture of a 20 year old 318

pacerpete wrote:Subframe mounts ?

Most likely this.

Since you've got it all down at the moment, renew everything that hasn't been done before, i.e. trailing arm bushes, top mounts, prop guibo and center mount, gear linkage, gearbox mounts, etc.

Unusual size for 15x7 - wider section for no reason, probably more expensive too? What's wrong with 205/50/15?

It might be a one owner, but E34's rust as bad as E30's and considering that the seller doesn't even show the "small rust" on the door, be prepared for some surprises... Considering his low eBay feedback and the pictures being kind of too general, then most likely he's trying to make a fat profit ju...

Have you had the headliner done yet? Thats what mine looked like and it had rotted from the inside out just like that. :( Mine's got some chips on the roof as well (sunroof equipped), but is it generally a big deal? No leaks or any obvious issues, possibly rotten from the inside, but unless you wan...

Used a hex socket on mine with a ratchet - came out pretty easy. Make sure to get the correct oil as well > http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... il#Gearbox

As long as your brake lights work, it will pass MOT. That warning on the check panel is not a failure, assuming the lights actually work.

I now finally have everything that I need to repair/replace the sills - it's just a matter of doing it :) Obviously, the main thing are the actual sills...Still available from BMW and they are about 50 quid each - surprisingly decent price. The part numbers are: Left side: 41 35 1 936 505 Right side...

Lovely wheels, one of the best for E30s

What tyres are you running?

Might be a bit wide for a 7j rim. Exactly. Assuming we're talking about the standard 15" BBS, then 205 width is more than enough. 225 would be good for a 7.5J rim, but since the E30 15" BBS are only 7J, then there's no point of going wider. This could also explain your rubbing issues...If you want ...

You mean just the face or the complete housing? The outer part is just 3 bolts and it's off? Could be slightly stuck, but should easily pry out with a screwdriver?

Poor E38...Shame to see such lovely cars end up in that state.

http://www.realoem.com/ does the job pretty well for me.

magpie wrote:with bosch aero's and hid's you actually see where your going ... practicality wins .

Partly true, except with HIDs you stop others from seeing where they're going...

That's of course unless you have it set up properly at the correct level, which is rarely done.

Here's a good article to make sure you fit the replacement properly > http://blog.bavauto.com/5514/1987-bmw-e ... or-mounts/

The BMW part number for the valve is > 61 66 1 374 978

Are the metal clips that hold the pipes present on both sides of the T-shaped valve?

If the clips are there and the water doesn't leak out from the pipes or the valve itself, then could be just a simple matter of unblocking the washers?

Is there any advantage of fitting aero wipers, considering the windscreen of the E30 is not "flat", as it normally is on those cars that come with aero wipers as standard? The price difference is not huge, but generally has anyone noticed any benefits of aero wipers? They claim to clean better and c...

sweep wrote:It will not ruin it it will look sick

195 section tyres on a 8.5J rim and 205 on a 10.5J? That's some serious Vdubz action going on there...

P.S. Not sure if you were being sarcastic in your post

chopper wrote:I'll try that, should be a guide on that on the wiki??

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... ion_Switch

Got some pictures for you to give you a better idea: http://s16.postimg.org/6wh40apr9/sills.png So the top one is described as "complete" by companies who sell these sill panels, but yet the bottom one looks pretty much the same, except it doesn't have the cut outs for the A and B pillar? The way I ...

Looking at ordering outer sill panels for mine, but I'm a bit confused when looking at the diagrams at RealOEM. So am I right thinking that no 4 at this diagram is the COMPLETE outer sill panel for a saloon? http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=1412-EUR---E30-BMW-325i&diagId=41_0254 The reas...

The fan always spins, so that's normal. It spins faster when the engine gets to an operating temperature (half-way mark) on the gauge.

mine did the same till i did this. http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/index.php/Brakes#Brake_Pedal Put new bulbs in there today and all seemed fine on the drive home...The warning didn't come up, but let's wait and see. One thing I noticed, some bulbs are 12v P21w, but others are just 12v 21w, with...

Make sure you have good earth contact, Are the bulbs like for like? and are they nice and bright? Check panel on dash does come up to check your brake lights work when you start the car but I assume you already know that hence why you mentioned roof panel but not sure why your roof check panel is l...

I've had this "problem" since I bought the car, but it never really bothered me up until recently when I renewed all the dodgy bulbs on the rear lights, yet the warning didn't go away. I occasionally get the brake bulb warning light come up on the roof's check panel (top left warning light), yet bot...

Those rear speakers alone are enough for me to run as far as I can from that...

I would keep looking, if I were you.

Check the fitment before you buy them, because most likely you'll need spacers on the front and some rolling at the back with those sizes...

Brian, any ideas about what I've said above re mine clicking/rattling?

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