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Exterior / 318is hood problem
« on: January 01, 2009, 09:37:13 PM »
The hood in my old 318is will not pop open from the handle, any suggestions to manually pop the hood? I need to open it so I can check fluids. Thanks!
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Exterior / What do you use in the winter?
« on: October 31, 2008, 04:05:36 AM »
Blizzaks, accept no substitute. I think some models are on closeout for less than $70 a tire @ tirerack.com. Got my REVO1 215/55/16 tires for 66$ a piece. There is nothing like driving away from a stoplight normally and everyone else is struggling just to move.
Oh, and I second the studless ice and snow, performance winter is made ONLY for snow and wet conditions and doesn't have that biting edge for ice.
Oh, and I second the studless ice and snow, performance winter is made ONLY for snow and wet conditions and doesn't have that biting edge for ice.
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Engine + Driveline / Low RPM woes
« on: June 02, 2008, 02:15:16 AM »
It turned out to be a cracked air intake boot which let unmetered air into the engine.
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Engine + Driveline / Low RPM woes
« on: May 26, 2008, 07:52:05 AM »
I sold my car to a buddy I work with last year, and it was working fine. (Rebuilt engine @~170,000, has about 240,000 now.) The 318 has started acting up recently and I can't for the life of me figure it out. At low rpms the car bucks a lot when you drive when 4 months before it worked just fine in the same situation. The check engine light also comes on. The thing is, once you reach the interstate everything seems to run fine, keeping it above 3k it accelerates just like it always has and the check engine light goes off. The biggest problem is the car's fuel consumption is absolutely horrible. We thought it may be the O2 sensor so we replaced it with a Bosch, the car ran no differently than before. It still idles around 1100-1300 where before it idled around 750 @ normal operating temp.
After replacing the O2 we called it quits and brought it to a shop to investigate. You guys have any insight?
Oh the only two things that come to mind is he fitted a K&N filter and the exhaust leaks right before the cat.
After replacing the O2 we called it quits and brought it to a shop to investigate. You guys have any insight?
Oh the only two things that come to mind is he fitted a K&N filter and the exhaust leaks right before the cat.
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General Topics / Friction time.
« on: April 05, 2008, 11:49:11 AM »
I prefer the Brembo blanks. Great reputation and a quality product for the price.
As for pads... That really depends. Pagid and Hawk pads are usually recommended from what I've seen.
As for pads... That really depends. Pagid and Hawk pads are usually recommended from what I've seen.
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Engine + Driveline / oil! were is it all going?
« on: March 22, 2008, 02:38:52 PM »
If it is burning that much oil wouldn't it cause the engine to perform and sound odd?
Also, would topping off the oil when the engine was hot and checking it again when it has cooled make that much of a difference?
<-- BMW noobie, Subaru scootie!
Also, would topping off the oil when the engine was hot and checking it again when it has cooled make that much of a difference?
<-- BMW noobie, Subaru scootie!
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General Topics / Make brakes firmer by swapping booster?
« on: March 22, 2008, 02:30:23 PM »Quote from: tjts1
Change the brake fluid and front brake pads. New thick brake pads reduce the total volume of the brake system circuit compared to think worn out pads. Brake fluid should be replaced every 2 years.
Quote from: quinn11m20;45224
Stainless steel brake lines work, as well. Also from bavarian autosport there is a little bronze bushing they have that installs on the caliper that gives a firmer pedal feel. http://www.bavauto.com+2
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Electrical / dim ellipses
« on: February 26, 2008, 05:25:20 AM »
How thick of wire did you use? Too thick and there is potential for power loss since it requires more power to go through the wire itself, too thin and you risk melting wires. (Usually only the case when it comes to high-powered audio setups.) Did you use solid or stranded copper wire?
Soldering your connections will greatly increase the quality of your work since there is less risk of the lights coming unplugged or coming loose, and soldering does help create a better connection but not by a mind-blowing amount. If you are going to solder the connection remember to heat up the wire/connection and not the solder itself.
Soldering your connections will greatly increase the quality of your work since there is less risk of the lights coming unplugged or coming loose, and soldering does help create a better connection but not by a mind-blowing amount. If you are going to solder the connection remember to heat up the wire/connection and not the solder itself.
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Engine + Driveline / New here, got problems with my 318is!
« on: February 14, 2008, 08:14:09 AM »
The buddy I sold my car to just had his head gaskets replaced recently and the developing problem didn't arise until the weather got below freezing. I know the exhaust leaks but who wants to be under a car on a cold ground when its -20F out? This has stumped me too because the entire engine was rebuilt the same time the gaskets were done. :/
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General Topics / emergency/hand brake
« on: December 14, 2007, 01:25:24 AM »
I had my parking brake shoes replaced and also had them adjusted. 2 clicks of the ebrake and it is nearly 100% on.
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General Topics / Which Dynomax Super Turbo?
« on: August 02, 2007, 09:59:56 AM »
The website claims that they can be installed to flow in either direction. I'm also looking at a similar muffler for my 07' wrx so if I'm wrong I'd like to know.
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From Dynomax's website:
# 100% Aluminized Inside and Out
# 3 Pass Design with Patent Flow
Directors Improve Flow and
Reduce Backpressure
# Mild Sound Level with a True
Performance Tone and
Minimal Resonation
# High Temperature Fiberglass Matting
# Reversible for Versatile Installation
# Lifetime Warranty
# Made in USA
[edit]
From Dynomax's website:
# 100% Aluminized Inside and Out
# 3 Pass Design with Patent Flow
Directors Improve Flow and
Reduce Backpressure
# Mild Sound Level with a True
Performance Tone and
Minimal Resonation
# High Temperature Fiberglass Matting
# Reversible for Versatile Installation
# Lifetime Warranty
# Made in USA
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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / 318 GM swap questions
« on: July 31, 2007, 06:57:42 PM »
I posted here because this board has been great to me in the past, but I found the replies in this thread to be quite insulting. I understand that this website virtually revolves around the m42 but it wouldn't hurt to try anyway.
Right...
Anyway I am done whining.
Quote from: thebigbadyeti;30800
Besides, we are WAY more mature than those OTHER forums
Quote from: shocker
This is what I think of a GM motor in a BMW.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHzdsFiBbFc
Right...
Anyway I am done whining.
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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / 318 GM swap questions
« on: July 31, 2007, 10:19:32 AM »
Alright, someone took me seriously at bimmerforums so I'll ignore this thread.
Just think, it takes about 5-6000$ US to get a mere 200hp out of the stock BMW... A smallblock can easily put out 400-500 to the wheels with very few or no mods to the engine. I asked in the first place because I have a bud holding one and is asking about 900 for the beast and all the wiring. But whatever if this happens you guys missed out on a write-up.
Just think, it takes about 5-6000$ US to get a mere 200hp out of the stock BMW... A smallblock can easily put out 400-500 to the wheels with very few or no mods to the engine. I asked in the first place because I have a bud holding one and is asking about 900 for the beast and all the wiring. But whatever if this happens you guys missed out on a write-up.