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How-To Links, Quick Reference (Updated: 12/19/2010)
« on: March 10, 2006, 08:00:11 AM »
Links to HOW-TO pages (for quick reference)
(as of December 28, 2010)


Audio & Electrical Accessory
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Hardwiring a Valentine One (V1) unit by Zoso
How to mount and hide your Ipod  and related wiring by Sheepdog
$25 keyless entry install by Zoso
Powered antenna replacement by Zoso
Rear 12" Sub - Ski Hole mounting by Zoso
Stereo wiring/color codes/info by Sheepdog
Making After-Market Head Unit Backlighting Match OEM by bmwman91
How to Design a Sub Enclosure Properly, for Beginners by bmwman91
Installing an OEM Illuminated Shift Knob by bmwman91
Installing $30 Keyless Entry in Under an Hour by bmwman91
Installing an OEM Rear View Mirror with Map Lights by bmwman91



Driveline
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Short Shifter Install - w/selector rod bend
M20 Flywheel Conversion - from Blackforest Industries
Installing A NEW Differential Bushing (poly) in 2 Hours by bmwman91


Electrical
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Disassembling Bosch Ignition Coil Connectors by bmwman91
13-Button OBC Install by Zoso
13-Button OBC Install - from StrictlyETA
6-Button Mini-OBC Replacement By jpod999
Removing Instrument Cluster, New dash lights by Zoso
Resetting the Service Indicator Lights
SI Batteries (lithium) available here - Sanyo CR14250SE-FT
Swaping Fans - Clutch to Electric By Kowalski
Resistor and blower motor replacement by Sheepdog


Engine (M42, duh)
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Timing chain by Sheepdog
How to repair threads in a cylinder head by bmwman91
Engine failure due to pan gasket shift/bolt loss - By Sheepdog        Important!
Oil Change - by Zoso (there will be a pop quiz on this later!)
Thermostat & Coolant by Zoso
timing chain tensioner replacement - Brendan Purcell
timing chain replacement - Brendan Purcell's excellent how-to
Motor Mount Replacement - from pelican parts
Accessory Belt Replacement by Zoso
E28 Motor Mount Install by Euro Nation


Exterior
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 Door Hinge Replacement by Zoso
Early Air Dam on Late Model E30 Conversion by Asubimmer
Euro Headlight Grill by Zoso
Roundel Replacement by Zoso
Wash/Detail/Paint Restoration by Sheepdog
Refinishing The PVC Rocker/Rear Valence Paint by bmwman91
Rebuilding the Driver's Side Door Lock by bmwman91


Fuel System
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Fuel Filter by Zoso
Retrofitting a Walbro 255LPH Fuel Pump by Dan (bejbis)


Interior
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Dashboard Swap - E30325i on mwerks
Dashboard Swap - StrictlyETA.com
Dashboard Swap - Chris Deegan
Map Light Installation by Zoso
Seat, rear installation with armrest by Zoso
Replacing the coupe rear windows with pop-out windows by Roldan
Installing Rear Head Rests by bmwman91
Repairing & Refreshing Broken Sport Seats by bmwman91
Reupholstering Sport & Back Seats by bmwman91


Lighting
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Aim Your Headlights - Daniel Stern Lighting
E34/36 Sidemarker Install
Euro Ellipsoid headlight install, with city lights by bmwman91
Installing an ApexCone 4500K HID H1 Kit by bmwman91
Foglight Lens Replacement by Zoso
Refurbishing Your Fog Lights by bmwman91
Rear Foglights - awesome writeup, .pdf format


Suspension
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Control Arm Bushings - M3 upgrade - Brendan Purcell
Control Arm Bushings - M3 upgrade/low tech solution by Zoso
Front Wheel Bearing Replacement by Zoso
Front Suspension R&R - Jared Fenton at Pelican Parts
Rear Suspension R&R - Jared Fenton/Pelican Parts
Rear Suspension (springs, shocks & e46 RSMs) - Zoso
Power Steering Rack replacement/leaks/info By Sheepdog
Suspension rebuild - exhaustive (exhausting?) by Bmwman91


Image/Photography Tricks
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Removing the License Plate from a Picture by bmwman91


General
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E30 Jacking Points
Homemade Pressure Brake Bleeder


General DIY pages
(other lists of links)
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Brendan Purcell, Pope of the E30 318is
BimmerDIY - general E30 content
BMW E30 Network - general E30 content
E30 BMW DIY
e30tuner - bmwman91's car site with stories and how-to's


Please PM me to suggest a link (all are welcome, this is just a start),
also hit me with problem, dead, inaccurate links
« Last Edit: December 28, 2010, 01:47:33 PM by DesktopDave »
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« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2006, 11:33:00 AM »
Hehe, did I really forget the guibo in the writeup?  Damn.

Oh well, it was originally something I wrote for the guy I sold the driveshaft to from my wrecked 318iS.  He didn't know how to swap them, and I guess didn't have the confidence to try & figure it out.  As long as there aren't too many left over bolts.........:D
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« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2006, 11:34:34 AM »
oh, I was kidding about the guibo...
get it?? febi gui... anyway... dumb joke.
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« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2006, 11:44:11 AM »
this sticky is an awsome idea...good call
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« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2006, 01:01:49 PM »
Quote from: asubimmer
this sticky is an awsome idea...good call
Ditto. This  site is comin along very nicely. Round of applause :)
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« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2006, 01:08:00 PM »
ha, I'm turning bright red... submit or pm me any others out there that you think would be good...

really, the big ups go to Zoso (mike) for sharing all his totally excellent writeups.
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« Reply #6 on: March 13, 2006, 02:52:36 AM »
A few things...

"big ups"   ...   You watch Ali G?

Stickying this was an excellent idea.  Having all the articles consolidated in an orderly fashion like this = brilliant

Hehe your name is Guibo.  Isn't that the vernacular form of Flex Disc?  OK I am being dumb because I did not get enough sleep, and drove for like 4 hours today.
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« Reply #7 on: March 14, 2006, 02:50:46 AM »
i was wondering what this was, and curriosity dragged me in.
this was a really really good idea! as they say "big ups to febi"
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« Reply #8 on: April 21, 2006, 10:36:20 PM »
Updated the list a bit.
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« Reply #9 on: August 12, 2007, 06:52:36 PM »
The links from Zozo's page don't work anymore. :(
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« Reply #10 on: March 25, 2010, 11:18:07 AM »
Can we make requests here? ebrake guide for example? and I have searched.
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« Reply #11 on: December 23, 2010, 06:59:45 PM »
why is zoso's site down?!?!?!?!?! no!!!!!! he has some of the best how to's period!
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« Reply #12 on: December 23, 2010, 09:37:34 PM »
I found where Zoso's car got to...looks like he sold it last year.  It's a good story, actually:

http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=96685
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