JustRacing BMW Forum

need info

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 19:17:27 GMT

Author: urbancynic

Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:17 pm

ok. not too horrible. not as good as i get with my gti, but not bad. thanks for your help.

E30 as daily driver?

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:42:40 GMT

Author: crash4

Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 7:42 pm

My 1987 cabrio has been a fantastic daily. Yes, I rebuilt the engine but only due to the previous owner not taking care of it. If you are sure that the car has been maintained I have seen these cars with over 250K and still running strong. Even before the rebuild it never let me down.

1990 750IL fuel injectors connectors

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:17:10 GMT

Author: route89

Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 10:17 pm

I have a 1990 750IL and I had to replace the main engine wiring harness. I labelled the old injector connectors, but when I installed the new wiring harness, none of the numbers on the new fuel injector connectors could be matched. So, I don't know which fuel injector connector goes to which injector. Does anybody know how to determine which connector goes to which injector? THANKS!

DCT recall

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:21:05 GMT

Author: M3ichael

Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 10:21 pm

According to the NHTSA, BMW will be instituting a recall campaign on 2500 ///M3s equipped with the DCT double clutch transmission. It affects cars built before Sept 10, 2008. Covering 2008 and 2009 model year cars.

The issue is that when the car is rapidly slowing the transmission software may trigger a mulit-stage downshift. At low speeds this may cause the engine to stall; increasing the possibility of a crash.

To rectify this issue customers will have the engine and transmission software updated free of charge as part of the recall.

This process has reportedly begun and owner's of ///M3s with the DCT option can call BMWNA at 1-800-831-1117 with any questions.
Article Link
http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/11/20/bmw-2008-m3-dct-recall/
PDF official nhtsa link
http://www.bimmerfile.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/nhtsa-odi-recalls.pdf

335 oil change.

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:56:21 GMT

Author: mdadgar

Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:56 am

G3driver wrote:

I broke down and did an oil change at 8500 miles to be safe. Cost $100.00 to put 7 quarts of synthetic, but I think it's cheap insurance in the long run. what are other opinions out there on this subject? Are you old school, or do you have faith in new technology?

I think you're smart, particularly if you're planning to keep the car a long time.

Oil is cheap and engines are expensive.

- Mark

Bluetooth technology in the E90

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:51:31 GMT

Author: G3driver

Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 6:51 pm

I had a Samsung phone when I got my 335xi. The had bluetooth capability, but didn't pair with the car all that well. BMW has a list of approved phones for their system. I have to use AT&T with the region I live in, best coverage in the mountains. The approved list for AT&T/ BMW included the I phone, pretty much every Motorola product, and the Reasearch in Motion (Blackberry) products. I ended up getting the Blackberry Pearl, and my bluetooth issues went away. This is living in Lake Tahoe in the mountains as well. I'm very happy with the Blackberry overall.

E39 Oil Pan gasket replacement

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:05:01 GMT

Author: sxschin

Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 12:05 am

I need to change the pan gasket and the oil stand gasket on my E39 528i
Help - has anyone done this? Is this difficult? Are there any How To's out there?

Looking for a mechanic in the south bay

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:58:42 GMT

Author: mdadgar

Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 12:58 am

landshark wrote:

Hi Ya All,

I am looking for a BMW mechanic to work on my '85 528e. I'm in the south bay, San Jose area. Any recommendations?

Ramon at Bavarian Motorsport in Milpitas.

http://www.bavarianmotorsport.net/

- Mark

Fluid Changes

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:30:26 GMT

Author: Brink3

Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:30 pm

Hi
I want to change my transmission and differental fluids.
Are Red Line lubs sold in the Charlottesville area?

How do I find out whether or not I have a limited slip diffy.
Thanx
Brink3

E90 M3 Revealed!

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:33:19 GMT

Author: G3driver

Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 12:33 am

Dealer let me drive it. It was pre sold, so we were very VERY mellow with it. It's very tame in the lower RPM's. I never revved it up, or pushed the mighty M button. It is a very nice car. I would like to spend more time than a lousy 3 miles with it, hopefully someday. It reminds me of how I feel when I go to a nudie bar, ha ha.

///M Fest

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 19:25:12 GMT

Author: G3driver

Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 7:25 pm

Is anyone going to Vegas on Mar 7, 8, 9 for M fest? Is anyone meeting in Palo Alto for the convoy, or the So. Cal convoy for that matter? With regards, to Palo Alto, what is the route? I live in Tahoe, and seeing if there is a place to meet on the 5, 99, or whatever. Or are people coming over 50 to 395 to 95 (I hope) I love driving, but don't want to back pedal 4 hours.

M54B30 Stroker Kit for M52B25

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:25:55 GMT

Author: feisaldz

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 3:25 am

Hi

Can I use the 3.0L stroker kit from the M54B30 for my M52B25 to increase the capacity?

What about the M52B28 stroker kit on the M52B25?

Is it plug and play in either case? Or do I need to do anything else like remapping of the ECU etc?

Cheers

ti stock mods

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:47:01 GMT

Author: bimmerscott

Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 5:47 pm

What jorbon said, plus I'll add a couple of comments.

1. GGC car control clinics and driving schools - make yourself faster, and you take those skills with you to whatever car comes next when you get tired of the 318.

B. There aren't really any low cost engine mods that give you a worthwhile bang for the buck. Save your pennies and spring for a Dowling Atlanta supercharger.

iii. While you're waiting for enough pennies for the supercharger, you can do a lot with suspension, wheel and tire mods to make the car corner and handle a lot better.

A friend of mine put E36 M3 engine, drive train and front suspension in his 318ti. Not exactly cheap, but awsome performance! But the supercharger will give you a big power increase without the extra weight of the S50/S52 engine.

HTH.

bmwluver wrote:

hi all,

im new with bmws and just wondering what i can do in terms of simple mods for my ti. Eventually ill want to do a total conversion (racing M class hopefully) but for now just looking at immediate mods to increase power and performance from basically a totally stock car. can some one also help me on where i can find information or give me any advice on doing this car?? Also where can i find manuals and stuff just to research on specifics...??? any helpfull information would be appreciated!!

thanks

BMW announces dual-clutch transmission for M3

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:31:04 GMT

Author: mdadgar

Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 9:31 pm

http://www.gtchannel.com/content.php?cid=14285

- Mark

Car cranks but won't turn over

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:46:03 GMT

Author: CChiang

Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 10:46 pm

Never mind.

It was the dreaded fuel pump.

I can't believe they have 4 different versions of the fuel pump.