Diagnostic Cd

[less2303]

Please be gentle with me, I'm a newbie to all this.

I've just bought an 87 325i sport, no where near perfect, but got it for peanuts so I dont mind spending a few bob on it. I'm not overly mechanically minded, but can usually do most things, with the help of a couple of mechanically minded mates!

I've had a few e30's, but no I have more time on my hands, am looking forward to putting some time and effort in on it.

I've seen a few Diagnostic CD's advertised on e bay, such as the following one:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-3-Series-E30- ... dZViewItem

Are these worth the money, or is there something better?

Any advise would be appreciated.

I think this will be an on going project, and hopefully you good people on here will provide me with lots of friendly helpful advice!!:roll:

I will upload some pictures tomorrow, and welcome any comments and advice anyone may have.

[Martinaston]

Welcome to the Zone, that CD looks a bit different from the normal one but the add seems more concerned about BHP than any real detail so it seems a bit suspect

The disc's are only any good for the technical details and even then there a bit sketchy, have a look at this website it's basicaly whats on the ETK disc and covers all the part numbers.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/

[less2303]

Thanks for that, it looks a very useful tool!

Next question,(and they'll be a few more before I've finished!), what is the difference between an normal 325 and the sport version?

[Martinaston]

Gearbox ratio's and a bit of trim from what i can tell

[billgatese30]

sports had

low ratio gear box (only for 1st 2nd and 3rd though, 4th and 5th stayted the same)
Limited Slip diff (prefacelift had 3.64, post face lift had 3.91 ratios's)
black headlining
sport seats
mtec body kit
mtec suspension
mtec interior goodies such as gear leaver steering wheel
probably a few other bits too but i can't think of them at thsi time of night