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Thanks to all for the BIG welcome notes,new to the site and still feeling my way around.I will post …

Thanks to all for the BIG welcome notes,new to the site and still feeling my way around.I will post a few pics when I get round to cleaning up the car and make sure it looks good enough to view.Gave it a oil/oil filter and plug change last week and also added some H&R progressive lowering springs to it.Just bought a pair of carbon fiber wing vents this weekend but not fitted them yet.Pics comming soon. Continue

Added by Anthony Walker on March 6, 2010 at 10:45pm — 3 Comments

Talking your cars language

I thought some of you may be interested to see what your car talks about
without you being aware it is even happening. This is applicable most
modern BMW's and is taken from my own E38. The bold text explains the
line directly above. I have only selected a few lines to explain, if
anyone wants to know more then please just ask me!

02/03/2010 15:30:06: IKE --> GLO : Speed/RPM: Speed 0 km/h, 700 RPM

Self explanatory, Speed… Continue

Added by Ken (Scottish Regional Rep) on March 2, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments

heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelp

right people need help my beloved beasty has died....drove home fine no problem atall all fantastic parked up went out two hours later to move it apsolutly nothing no electrics atall ive tried jumpstarting it connect the jump leads and still nothing almost as if the battery is not connected at all yet i know the battery is good any ideas anyone? Continue

Added by christopher jones on February 24, 2010 at 7:59pm — 5 Comments

Just Out Of Curiosity :)

I'm currently deployed in Iraq. I miss my E39 so much, of course after my friends and family, but my car is my pride and joy as of right now. Anyways I was wondering if someone has a connection with sending me some BMW stuff (i.e. catalogs, magazines,shirts, model cars,posters). Really anything that would make me feel like my car was here LOL. I wish my car can go to war with me, ha.

Thank You all MOTIV 4Ever

P.S.This year would go a lot smoother :)
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Added by Carl06 on February 21, 2010 at 8:51am — 4 Comments

Swirl Flaps in the BMW diesel engine

Some people may not of this issue, some may not so I thought I would post it here so people know and understand what is involved.

The BMW diesel engines use swirl flaps on the intake manifold. They are there to help emissions at low speeds. On some engines these are known to fail and the parts get sucked into the engine and can write of the engine.

There are a number of companies that make replacement blanking parts so you can remove the swirl flaps. Removing them has no effect… Continue

Added by Ken (Scottish Regional Rep) on February 19, 2010 at 7:04am — No Comments

Plushenko giant in short program

Until he came out of skating hibernation this season, Evgeni Plushenko had settled himself in for a long winter’s nap - three years long, in fact. But when Mother Russia needed him back for the Olympics, the defending champion dutifully rubbed his eyes, dusted off his skates and emerged from retirement with his jumping skills still intact. “I am nervous tod… Continue

Added by Gerard Frey on February 18, 2010 at 7:58am — No Comments

Eibach spring report

As mentioned in my first blog, the car was in having eibach pro-line springs fitted which give a 30mm drop. Well, they're now fitted and my initial fears about clearance are now put to rest. They've tightened up the handling a treat and really show how tired the old springs were. They're nowhere near as harsh as I expected them to be, in fact they're probably more supple than the originals, until you lean on them a bit, then they stiffen up nice and progressively. They even coped… Continue

Added by Dave Hardman on February 14, 2010 at 1:21pm — No Comments

First blog, so this is where the car is now.

The car as I bought it.

I got the car (1997 e36 328 touring) in April last year with 108,000 miles on the clock. It's no… Continue

Added by Dave Hardman on February 12, 2010 at 5:08pm — No Comments

BMW & other brand tuning in Kaliningrad Russia

http://kenigbmwclub.ru/gallery/fototuningparty.html

Sorry guys just had to show you what is currently the trend in my neck of the woods....really it the same S#i*e we were doing in the early 90's god awful body kits and airbrush art.....

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Added by Richard-РИЧАРД on February 12, 2010 at 6:33am — 1 Comment

Exhaust Fumes

Hi Everyone, I know that it has been cold for a long time but i have noticed that my E46 325 seems very heavy with the exhast fumes. The fumes are white and not of a dark colour and I have not been burning any engine oil. I have also been watching other BMW's and noticed that they tend to let off alot of clear smoke as well. Does anybody have a theory??? or is something wrong?? Continue

Added by Pringles on January 27, 2010 at 6:14pm — 5 Comments

Fog Light: An Essential Instrument for Safe Driving

As its name suggests, fog light helps visibility in the fog. Actually these lights are used in car and truck for safe driving. This light is a must have for anyone to drive safely in the night. It can also be helpful to drive against heavy rain, fog or snow. By using this light the driver can easily view behind or in fronts because they are much brighter or sharper than the regular flood light of cars. This is even more forceful than brake light. Colo… Continue

Added by Peter Kesel on January 19, 2010 at 7:30am — No Comments

Clinton, Bush say saving lives is top goal in Haiti

Getting aid to Haiti right away to save lives is the first goal of the fund-raising initiative headed by George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, the two former U.S. presidents say. In a pre-recorded interview broadcast Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union," Bush and Clinton said the new fund created by President Barack Obama also seeks to ensure that money keeps coming in after the news media… Continue

Added by bernertry on January 17, 2010 at 8:35pm — No Comments

Google Embraces Partners to Straddle Desktop-Cloud Divide

Google has unveiled plans today to allow Google Docs to store any type of files, and revealed a new tool from Memeo to enable users to access, migrate, and synchronize files between their desktop and Google Docs. These announcements signify a broader strategy by Google to help business customers bridge the gap between the desktop and the cloud. Google has been aggressively vying for… Continue

Added by bernertry on January 12, 2010 at 9:28pm — No Comments

Blue tooth device (Cant get the pin)

I have a an e46 cabriolet with bluetooth built in, however when I purchased the car I didnt get the access pin. I was told to look on the documents however, it was not there. I spoke to my main dealer who is charging £140 plus vat for what I know is 2 min work on a machine. Does anyone have any suggestions?? Continue

Added by Pringles on January 11, 2010 at 1:26pm — 6 Comments

Bmw e30 325i Sump

I have a spare sump for sale if anyone is interested, Would be happy with £35. I think that it is important to have a spare if your cruising in a low rider. Continue

Added by Pringles on January 10, 2010 at 7:01pm — No Comments

Depart Halifax in the magnificent parade of sail under clear blue skies and a good wind

A spectacular sight as the tall ships sail out in a long line, accompanied by hundreds of small yachts and motor boats. Two fire ships spray jets of water high into the air and tens of thousands of spectators line the shore to bid us fair winds. Having been unable to move the skyscraper, Dave the satellite engineer joins us onboard to test the satellite - and it all works! My 1st broadcast for radio goes without a hitch. The TV broadcast for BBC Newsline, though, causes a few missed heartbeats b… Continue

Added by bestlaptopbattery on December 25, 2009 at 2:26am — No Comments

HP's 'racist' software emerges before technology even gains the ability to think

HP's 'racist' software emerges before technology even gains the ability to think Enlarge picture Most philosophical contemplation involving the notions of racism and artificial intelligence usually takes the form of disputes on whether or not an AI turned sentient should be discriminated against just because it isn't human. Still, it appears that machines might just be the first to racially discriminate between people, Hp r3000 Battery… Continue

Added by bestlaptopbattery on December 23, 2009 at 3:12am — No Comments

How to Keep Healthy

Nowadays more and more people are concerned about their health. But how to keep healthy? Different people may give different answers to this question. In my opinion, it is essential to do the following. First, it is absolutely necessary to take some exercise every day. Research shows that getting plenty of exercise make the heart beat faster and the lungs work harder. This strengthens the heart, reduces the chance of heart attack, and helps lower blood pressure. That's why more and more people a… Continue

Added by bestlaptopbattery on December 1, 2009 at 11:19pm — No Comments

Help

Hi all hope everyone's alright, i'm after help my e46 330ci keeps popping the alternator warning light fuse, i've checked the charge rate which is alright and i've removed the engine wiring loom checked for damage re-routed and still it pops any ideas Continue

Added by Mark Isaac on November 18, 2009 at 5:37am — 2 Comments

Still at work

I am still @ work & about to open another can of bull as I have still got a customer turning up. Serves me right for being up most of the last night. Well I will sleep like a BABY to night. Continue

Added by Bespoke Division on November 17, 2009 at 2:09pm — 2 Comments

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