BMW Appreciation Thread

>>17021667
B R A K E M Y W A L L E T

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I love the E92 bodywork, maybe more than any other car

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My baby in the driveway. She's getting a new engine this week.

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>>17021681
4chan broke my picture

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>>17021686
Nice, what are you putting in?

Sold my V8 last week, pic related

>>17021699
Just another M20, the PO ran it without a working thermostat and blew the head gasket and likely damaged the head. I have access to a lower mileage engine that I know is good so instead of trying to fix this one I'm just swapping it.

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>>17021705
How long do engine swaps really take?

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The BMW i8 has one of the best looking front ends of any modern car, especially pretty in person.
Too bad it looks terrible from the rear, those taillights are hideous.

>>17021711
Probably a weekend if you're doing the same engine/model. Much longer otherwise.

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I just bought this BMW what ya think

>>17021711
Oh well it's being done at a shop that I'm friends with the owner of and I'm helping but we have all the tools and proper stuff so probably not too long. 3 or 4 days probably

>>17021723
Go away

>>17021667
Thinking of picking up a BMW bike and some of that sweet gear. Thoughts?

>>17021729
Not a GS I hope.

>>17021723
Does anybody shitposting about the Alfa actually own one? I don't think I've ever seen it on the road.

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>>17021723
not a BMW. but still bad ass

I drove an i3 last week. I really liked it. They are pretty affordable now, and EVs have relatively few fluids and moving parts, so I don't think it'd cost much to run. Anyone else looking at these?

>>17021753
i sat in one does that count

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>>17021729
Which one? The F 800 ST seems like a good all rounder.

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>>17021753
I have a 1960 Alfa does that count?

>>17021764
Was it nice? I live in the Bay Area, where you'd expect them to be popular, given that everybody seems to buy a C AMG or some M variety around here.

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>>17021723
Since he's posting alfa. what do the eliot rodgers community think of this fine lol-cant-turn (besides not being able to see out of it).

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>>17021738
GS is gud tho!

I love my shitty GS.

>>17021767
>>17021824
I'm completely new to riding so I was looking at the G 310 R. I prefer the NineTs though for that classic look.

>>17021738
what the quick rundown on BMW bikes? Why no GS?

>>17021843
>new to riding
How fat are you? What is the maximum posted speed on your local highways?

Don't buy a new bike.

>>17021843
They are a meme and poorfags be jelly of our sweet GSes.

>>17021857
BMI: 20
Speed: 70 mph

I'm not looking to ride on the high way probably just around town country roads for some fun.

Highway without a box of metal around me doesn't sound appealing.

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>>17021720
BMW i8
>Super/Sports car tier body
>instead of 8 or even 12 cylinders of sexy Internal combustion engine it only has 3
>fags and hipster yuppies love it because its electric
>Literally uses speakers to pump sexy engine sounds through instead of just having a sexy engine

The i8 makes me sad and angry.

>>17021870
Really, just buy a used Ninja 300 and ride it for a season. Skip the baby beemers. BMWs are overpriced.

>>17021881
My wallet is fat and hates japan tho

>>17021885
what else does your wallet hate?

>>17021885
Then why bother even asking for opinions?

Buy a KTM 390.

>>17021888
>>17021888
>>17021893
Apple, fast food, and amazon.com, why?

>>17021893
>>17021893
bc i want to hear them.

>>17021903
>bc i want to hear them.
No you don't. You want validation.

Buy a used 390 and fuck off. Or if you have half a brain, a used Ninja 300.

>>17021916
Give reasons other than typical brand banter. My wallet can't be broken by BMW so I dont care if the bike is 4k or 5k or 10k .

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Hey /bmw/.

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>>17021941
suhhh

>>17021925
Do your own research. Buying a new bike as your first is short sighted. BMW is over priced (so is KTM).

You aren't going to keep any of these baby bikes for more than two seasons so you'll get hit HARD on depreciation.

Not caring about the cost vs utility of a purchase is childish and short sighted.

The RC390 and 390 Duke look WAY better than the G310.

The KTM should be cheaper since you can buy used. If you're a homo and insist on buying new because you're a dumb goyim and need to use credit, then the BMW is less.

The Ninja 300 is a better option for a disposable bike that you won't keep for very long.

Do your own research since you don't care what the smart choice is since you made up our mind already.

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Hi lads. What's goin on itt?

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My 300 buck vee ayte is alive yet again. Crankshaft position sensor was fucked so she couldn't get past 2k rpm. Sounds absolutely heavenly with straight pipes

>>17021984
>tfw all the best looking BMWs are too expensive for me
Being a dumb minimum wage grease monkey is kinda painful at times.

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>>17022024
E36s are cheap

>>17021758
nah man they look like they have down syndrome

>>17021875
>Literally uses speakers to pump sexy engine sounds through instead of just

Bruh every modern car does this.

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BROKE MY OIL PAN

>>17021686
show the left side with the bondo all over it :^)

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>>17022052
3 series enjoy a hefty ricer tax over here. I prefer 5 series and upwards anyway, although an E30/36/46 coupe would be swell for a daily.

>>17022170
Try lifting the car enough so the oil pan won't scratch the road, ok?

>>17021812
good price/performance
horrible looks
shit interior

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hand waxed my e60
so shiny now

>>17021667
F30 328i vs F32 428i Coupe vs ecoboost.
wat get?
F30 would be msport whereas the 428i would be no line, barebones but manual and ecoboost is ecoboost.

>>17022351
I reckon the F30, non M Sport BMWs look rather bland now

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>>17022182
Wut

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>>17022096
>every modern car

Which ones? gimme some sources.

>>17021956
lol i paid cash for BMW car, I can afford 4k cash for the 310.

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>>17022351
Get the M-Sport.

>>17022351
>>17023232
i honestly wouldn't recommend bothering with the f30

why not the 2 series? arguably the most fun chassis bmw makes right now

>>17022170
Looks like you also spent a lot of money ruining your suspension

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Bought this last week, I love it.

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Cheap track car a co-worker and I built.

>>17023741
335i msport? nice choice

>>17023755
lol no, I wish.
It's only a 320i msport.
So yes, missing 2 essential cylinders.
Being a young yuropoor sucks man.

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OOOOH BABY

>>17023795
looks tidy and clean
nice dude

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>>17021667
Thinking about getting a 2017 330xi. Y/N?

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Ayyyy my BMWbros

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>>17023795
e90 wheels work nicely with e46
meanwhile i used to have e63 wheels on my e60 (pic very related)

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>mfw the best BMW powered vehicle wasn't even built by BMW

>>17023873
too much function needs more poke

>>17023873
miles? was it stock when you bought it and how much did you pay. thinking about picking one up. I see good examples in the 7-8k range. i want to grab one while they're still cheap.

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50/50

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Only BMWs I can get behind.

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>>17024037
Anything you find for 7-8k will need a ton of work, believe me. Not that it's hard or expensive to work on these, but yeah.
Find one with a clean body and interior, parts can be replaced.
But yeah mine was stock aside from SSR wheels, H&R coils, & eibach sways. Not so much the case anymore lol.

>>17024033
It pokes a lot already lol

>>17024071
I'm more concerned with the body and paint condition. The mechanics are whatever I can fix all that. Finding a good interior is the hardest I'm sure, the interiors in these things fall apart if not meticulously cared for. Is yours black?

I don't like the stretch, but the rest of your car is real nice.

>>17024092
originally i mean

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>>17024092
Yeah mine is black, but I'm going Modena soon here. The interior bits are easy to fix. Make sure the window seals and exterior big window molding are in good shape, otherwise offer less as they are fairly expensive and usually backordered. Then again not sure if you're as picky as I am or have the intention to restore.


Meh, 225s on 8.5 & 245 on 9s. You really can't fit much meat under these cars and keep it aesthetic.

Favorite Beamers

>2002
>3.0 csl
>e46 M3 (laguna seca blue). The e46, in general, was solid.
>e39 m5
>M2

Honorable mentions:

I like the 850, even though it sucks. Interesting experiment in BMW history.

I have a thing for the E38. That's exactly how a German built full size sedan should be.

The E36 m3 just looks so badass.

Dislikes

How the new 3 series, 5, and 7, all look too much alike besides the size.

The x suv's are pointless. Don't have the capabilities or style of their competitors.

I don't get the 6 series coupe. It's a 5 with less room. I do like the convertibles though.

>>17023080
In that case, enjoy!

As your preferences change you'll likely want to experience a variety of bikes, but that's no reason not to take advantage of having money for new ones. Buy quality riding gear too. You'll be glad you did.

how high of achance is there of cracking the head on a m20 if you keep up with regular coolant system maintenance, etc.? im paranoid as fuck

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I have lots of BMW photos from CnC this morning. We managed to get four e36 M3s together at the end of the seven or so that were there. Many more to come.

Goy should have been there. Tisk tisk.

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>>17025160

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>>17021720
>best looking front ends of any modern car
That front end is awful and Aventadors would like a word.

>>17024882
a non-boosted non-overheated block will never, ever crack

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>>17024071
Nice e36 how much power are you putting down with the supercharger?
This is my M3 ZCP

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>>17024882
Universe suffers a heat death before the M20 dies. Remember to service the timing belt.

In other news, 300 buck 530 vee ayte is alive yet again. Crank position sensor was fucked so she couldn't rev properly.

>>17025370
>>17025527
it's aluminum though. i see the topic come up alot on forums, im guessing the people didnt keep up with maintenance or are just unlucky.

>>17025607
Extremely unlucky AND bad with maintenance. Never had any problems with my M20B20 powered E34 aside for it being an anemic piece of shit.
The car had 600m on the clock and was a dumb, young kids first ever RWD car with a locking diff. Managed to burn through 2 clutches in one summer though.

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1999 e46 323ci
swapped m50b25 from a 1994 e36
950rwhp in progress

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>>17025892

>>17025892
Holy shit that's cool.
Makes me want to turbo my e30

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>>17025172

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>>17026265

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>>17026275

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>>17027193

BIG
MONEY
WASTED

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>>17027284
God damn i love the 8 series

Anons, i have a PY E46 M3, should I wrap it or leave it as is? If I wrapped it, id go for a satin pearl white or satin grey

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Who else here /ZHP/?

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>>17027692
Wrong pic lol

>>17027704
>>17027692
How much did you pay for your zhp? I want to get a 330i/330ci as my next car and I could afford a zhp if I really stretched by budget, or I could get a normal 330 and have plenty of money left over for maintenance/mods/gas/memes.

>>17027719
Found it for 3k from a dealer who didn't know what he had, put in 400$ for a bad fuel pump and alternator. Here in Texas ZHPs go for 8-10k. Regular 330s go for less.

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>>17025476
Dinan says 350hp, I got their PNP computer and haven't dynoed it yet
Feels quick, not numberchasing or care much about that lol.
The Benz is for big #s and speed

>>17025875
Best E92

>>17027284
Boner

>>17027780
Lmfao that dealer was a moron, I'm in the DC area and zhps are about the same, normal 330s 4-6k. Out of curiosity, how has maintenance been? I should be able to do basically all my own maintenance so I'm not super worried about it, but I've heard a lot of conflicting reports on e46 reliability so I'm interested in getting another opinion.

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The 328xi, contrary to popular belief, is in fact an off-road rallying car. Don't be afraid to drive it as such. Gravel, dirt, rocks you name it.
Some protips:
Activate stepotronic
Deactivate traction control
Just whip it around and the car does the work for you.

>>17021711
Which model and year is the red one?

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>>17021711
A good solid weekend if you have everything you need, a basic idea and a neat spacious work area.
I lack all three of those things but I reckon I'd be able to do it over two weekends if I managed the wiring over the week after work. Still need a fair few things before I can go much further.

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Is Alpina /o/ approved?

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>>17029797
yes

understeer and low-tier reliability appreciation thread

lmao


Porsche outclasses everything BMW in every way at similar prices


sage.

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>>17029839
But you didn't sage still troll.

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Pic of my shitbox

>>17029360
How long would throwing in an m20 take if I have no clue what I'm doing but decent tools and garage space? Currently got an M40 so it's a steaming pile of shit.

>>17022170
>Lowered
>Not using a skid plate
If they even did their own oil changes they'd probably realise it's a bad idea to slam a car where the sump hangs so far down.

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Hey guys

>>17029839
i know it's a troll post but:
x5m/x6m is faster than cayenne turbo s
M3 - no competition
M6 Gran Coupe competition is faster than Panamera Turbo Mk2
M5 - competition
911>M4 though, but 911 costs much, much more.

why have E36 M3's jumped up so much in price lately? And also where are they at?

I go online and I see them for 6k and up, and I see them everywhere BUT for sale. Are people really just holding on to them? Don't even get me started on the E46, those are nutso now too.

>>17029839
>saging one of the few automotive discussion threads on /o/

why would you do this

>>17030467

Top Gear and online forums started going on about how good of a value they were. The attention increased the demand.

>>17026265
>>17026275
cool, never knew they have a dealership for 1st/2nd generation Ethiopians and Russians

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I think it's time to sell my BMW, bros. How much could I probably get for it?
>1981 E21, 5-speed
>190k miles, probably more cause odometer records only 70% of miles
>probably a cracked exhaust manifold
>mañuel sunroof is now welded on
>AC, heater, and even the dials are shot (though fans can still blow air)

Pic related

BMWs are great untill it starts raining, rwd makes them very unpredictable to drive in the rain due to their shitty unbalanced chassis and layout.
they have shitty interiors as well

>>17021812
i wish you could buy the exact same car , but with the bodywork done by someone why actually has eyes.

>>17025875
is it pregnant? it looks pregnant

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>>17030014
If the engine harness is still plugged into the motor that's being swapped in, that eliminates a lot of effort.
Get a workshop manual and don't be afraid to cross-check everything you're doing on a forum.
Worth noting what sort of gearbox you have, if it's a manual I'd imagine it'd be a lowly Getrag 240, which is worth upgrading to a 260.

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sold it to someone who wanted to stance it with bags

this car fucked my wallet good

Redpill me on the maintenance of 80's BMW's. I've been thinking of getting an e30 but don't want it to turn out like my vintage Mercedes where basic maintenance costs a fortune.

>>17032719
As long as you have an internet connection, a workshop manual, tools, a postage address and a PayPal account, they're no harder or more expensive that keeping anything else on the road.
The only gripe I can think of is changing a starter motor. They're cunts.

>>17032756
Are the parts expensive? Kind of tired of $250 water pumps tbhfam

>>17032834
Not that guy, but I spent more on Mitsubishi parts than equivalent BMW parts. Dunno if this just means Mitsubishi parts are just really expensive, or that BMW parts aren't that bad.

>>17032834
Think of what ever model BMW you'd buy, and think if any consumable you think you may need to replace over the course of your ownership. Jump on ebay and see for yourself what they're worth.

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>>17021667

>love my e46
>wish it was a manual
>brother owns e36 manual
>dies of cancer at 33
>picked up his car today
we /collection/ now

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HI guys

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My E36 is falling apart, hard starts, rough idles, but fuck it. It's fun in the corners and that's all that matters.

>>17033563
My new e36 has 125k and runs flawlessly

>>17033318
you dont seem to beat up about your brother

>>17033588
he was fit, 100% substance free, no other conditions. Saw the doctor about some pain in his back, was diagnosed with pancreatic and died 3 months later.
Nothing I type will bring him back, and there's nothing to blame but bad luck, so I thought I'd keep the post relevant to the thread

>>17021667
Why is the E39 the best B M W made?

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>>17023774
still looks the absolute tits man, nice work

>>17023855
Do it

>>17024131
love the paint and seat color combo dude, red on tan is total race car spec.

>>17033752
Because the 5 Series is the best car BMW makes, and the E39 was the best of the bunch.

My dream 3-/bmw/ garage is an i3, an M5 E39, and a 335i E92.

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>>17033829
>My dream 3-/bmw/ garage is an i3, an M5 E39, and a 335i E92.

>>17033829
If I had unlimited money I'd probably just get an E30 M3, E34 M5 and E24 M6

>>17027837
Back lol, maintenence hasn't been bad at all. Changing your own plugs and oil isn't hard at all. I bought the plugs on Amazon and oil from Wallyworld

>>17034012
I like your taste, but e28>e34

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my 540i/6

>>17034028
You're not wrong, I just thought I'd include something a little more modern.
While I love my E30, my E34 is a much better daily. I've never driven an E28

>>17033858
The i3 has a cool interior, it is a great city car.

>>17022096
only the shitty one with turbocharged 6 cylinders engine the other have the decency of just use a tube that connect the cabin the engine.

Been driving a 2010 128i (e82) for the past 8 years. Never really been a car guy so it's an automatic and stock. Just hit 100k km tonight.

Never see anyone talk about them. How come? Are they bad?

As I said I've never been a car guy. But as of recently I've been really interested in shit boxes and car culture. Really want to learn manual and more about cars (parts, how to basic maintenance, etc). So I can buy something with 80-100k km and not have to spend a ton of money on keeping it running.

>>17034960
>How come? Are they bad?
There's nothing wrong with a 1 series at all. They only made 1 generation for Americans before it was updated to the 2 series, so they aren't as common as the 3 or 5

I am looking for a 3-series wagon, most likely something 2006-2010. At first I was content to go for a 320d touring, but then I realised I can afford a 325xi, which would probably be a lot more fun while not sounding like a tractor.

How are those petrol engines with regards to reliability? Will they break down on me, is that why I can afford these cars?

>>17035416
>2006-2010
that's E90 territory, some of the most reliable motors BMW built. There are a few exceptions you should read about elsewhere.
Go for patrician rear wheel drive. Xdrive is just more shit to break and kills the fun.

>>17035416
Stay away from the 320d, the fucking engine sounds like a diesel generator and vibrates like mad on top of having numerous issues.

>>17023774
I know that feel
I bought a 320i e92 last year, because it's already expensive enough.

>tfw managed to cause butthurt to Scotty Kilmer or whoever that toyota fag is

>>17033684
>tfw own bmw
>tfw young substance free
>tfw back pain for the past week is getting worse and is idiopathic

Am I going to die of cancer? My sister can't handle the twin turbo desu.

>>17031367
1000 bocks

>>17033752

>E46
>E38
>E39

Fuck that was a great era for BMW.

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>>17022170
retribution for being a stancefag

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Fucking can't wait until my new wheels finally ship I've had the front two in my closet for months.

>>17037921
Hit the button dude!

I've been checking CL for E90 335s and noticed that manuals are almost *double* the cost of automatics. Is it worth getting the automatic or will that ZF tranny be the end of me? They're so cheaply priced it's not even funny.

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Bought a 96 328is today :) First bimmer.
Prev owner has no record of the cooling system being done so thats worrying. Gonna be the first thing I do.

>>17040919
automatic is not bad.
not so good for hooning but good enough for some drifts
>>17041086
so rare seeing a good condition e36

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Can anyone recommend an inexpensive quick release hub, 6 bolt 70mm? Otherwise I am just going to get a Momo hub.

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more true than ever

>>17041329
Nevermind, I am just going to get a Momo 2008. Renown here I come!

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From the depths we shall return!

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How are your BMWs today?

>>17039889
You've got the JB4 on that right?

>>17041086
Very clean!

>>17034031
Haven't seen you in a while. I forget, are you on bags?

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E34 M5 is the pinnacle of what a BMW should be
Powerful NA I6
Manual trans
Questionable looks
Midsize 4 doors
Good handling

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>>17044805
Plus that rear!

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>>17044797
Got my seats from Germany today

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>>17044855
They are Recaros, but licensed by this company called D&W which apparently had a catalog with tons of aftermarket parts between pictures of topless women, must have been a good time to be an enthusiast in Germany in the late 80s

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>>17044864

>>17044855
>>17044864
>>17044873
Interesting, what material are they? I like the wide profile with the headrests.

Those turbofan-esque wheels are cool.

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>>17044930
They are a heavy cloth, really nice actually but I'm having them covered in perlbeige leather to match my interior. The shape/firmness of the seat is perfect, complete opposite of the "comfort" seats which are apparently not made for humans, or if they are it's for humans with long legs, short torso, long arms, and scoliosis

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>>17034031

>retart who traded in his fucking DANK ASS wagon for that heap of shit.

ugh.
you anger me every time you post, which is every 200 years.

i will never forgive you for this

>>17032756
OMFG M20B25 starter is nearly impossible to get to with motor/trans in the car. I tried getting it off as a step in engine removal then realized it was unnecessary.
fucking never want to try that again

Protip: If you have no room for leverage to get your transmission fill bolt off, then use a jack to move the socket wrench. Yellow Locktite, you've met your match!

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>>17044797
I wish I had fancy pictures like that. But anyway, yes JB4 and MHD back end flash.

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Anyone know how viable an E24 is as a DD? I've really grown to like these, and there's a couple of them on CL with pretty low mileage.