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- Wed Apr 09, 2008 10:35 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: bmw seats.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 116
bmw seats.
does anyone know of any other bmw front seats that will fit a e30 2 door without to much trouble and look ok .
- Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:42 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: low idle speed
- Replies: 17
- Views: 541
Re: low idle speed
hey problem solved after pulling all induction elbow & associated stuff off to check throttle etc ,&couldn't see anything wrong ,disconnected battery so ecu went to default still the same ,went for drive with the missus sat parked up [engine idling ] commenting on how it still sounded sweet &even , ...
- Mon Mar 31, 2008 2:59 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: low idle speed
- Replies: 17
- Views: 541
low idle speed
First drive since september new mot sunny day every thing sweet except idle speed , idle speed sits at 550rpm when fully warmed up after a couple of hours driving .Revs dip slightly[500] when pulling up to junction etc then rise to 550rpm and stay constant .Car drives fine in all respects but just l...
- Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:23 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: dash trim
- Replies: 4
- Views: 179
Re: dash trim
try www. autoindependant.com a company local to me [isle of wight ] I know he's broken left hookers in the past good luck
- Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:11 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: setting service lights
- Replies: 5
- Views: 260
setting service lights
hi a few years ago I found an american e30 site which showed how to reset service lights without the tool , just a length of wire . I ve lost this information and can't remember how its done . Don't suppose anyone has come across this and could remind me . ps big thanks to everyone who's replied to ...
- Sat Mar 29, 2008 5:21 pm
- Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
- Topic: local events ?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 137
local events ?
yo just a quick question as to are there any events reasonably close to where I live [isle of wight ] don't mind A bit of travelling just keen to get out there this year ,been meaning to do some meets /shows etc since owning my 325i coupe [4 years] 

- Sat Mar 29, 2008 4:23 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: soon be spring
- Replies: 2
- Views: 126
soon be spring
yo dudes springs here my 325i coupe has just passed its mot and is ready to go back on the road after a winter in its garage . be nice to drive it again after driving my 316i coupe all winter [ the wife can have it back for the summer ] :wink: can anyone help me with any information availability /pr...
- Tue Mar 18, 2008 8:41 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: power boost valves good ?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 648
power boost valves good ?
hi everyone thanks for all the advice you've given on previous questions my latest is I've been offered a power boost valve for my 325i coupe and wondered if there any good & do they make any real difference hope someone can help
- Thu Mar 13, 2008 8:47 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: m30 3 litre versus 325i ?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 227
m30 3 litre versus 325i ?
hi every one don't know if anyone's able to help I've just been offered A 320i professionally fitted with a m30 3 litre lump (188 bhp ) but don't know if id be better spending A bit on my 325i instead ? . I know this conversion has been done A few times fritz bitz even do A kit but i don't know what...
- Fri Feb 22, 2008 10:44 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: erratic tickover when cold m40
- Replies: 2
- Views: 109
erratic tickover when cold m40
hi when the wife starts her 316i from cold the revs rise and fall for about a minute then settle engine has been serviced and runs fine when warmer engine is a m40 car is a 1990 316i
- Tue Jan 23, 2007 7:51 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: gearbox
- Replies: 3
- Views: 128
gearbox
notchy when cold.ever since a local garage serviced my car [inc gear oil ] the gear change has become very difficult when cold sometimes even graunchy when its warmed up gearshift is fine ive since had a new clutch fitted but its still the same any advice would be appreciated [the car is a 325i 1989 ]
- Mon Aug 07, 2006 8:14 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: plug gaps ?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 102
Re: plug gaps ?
excellent lifesaver cheers
- Mon Aug 07, 2006 7:49 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: plug gaps ?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 102
plug gaps ?
ok i know i should remember this one but can anyone remind me of the sparkplug gap for a m20 just going to do mine & its gone clean out my head thanks
- Sat Jul 08, 2006 11:51 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: e30 325i coupe rear beam bushes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 113
e30 325i coupe rear beam bushes
help! my rear beam bushes are shot can any body tell me the easiest way to replace them as i havent got a repair manual is it fairly easy or am i facing a nightmare any advice would be greatly appreciated as the old girls pretty soggy thanks
- Fri Jul 07, 2006 1:17 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: 325i suspension replacement
- Replies: 5
- Views: 224
325i suspension replacement
can any one help? my 325i has been lowered by a previous owner & i dont know what springs etc where used . the ride height is fine but it could do with being replaced (on a budget) any ideas on (a) original ride height? (b) what to replace it with i thought abought g-max but dont know if its any goo...