/bmw/ × BMW General

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>>17140197
Bad wheel bearings? Do you hear a rattling noise at speed occasionally?

>>17138515
If you want to put some money into making it look newer it seems decently built.

>>17140500
>Bad wheel bearings? Do you hear a rattling noise at speed occasionally?
No noise at all. When I picked up the car from the indy mechanic today I asked if it could be the wheel bearing and he said not all at. There's no noise or anything.

It used to shake really badly when I first had the car whenever I drove +55mph and then I had the control arms replaced and tires aligned and now it shakes at +70mph. When I'm over 70 and press on the pedal the shaking goes away but as soon as I let off it starts shaking again. Any ideas?

>>17140558
Prop shaft bearing thingy whatever the fuck it's called

>>17140441
https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/6108644187.html
>mfw a manual version of my meme machine for 10% of what I paid a couple of years ago.

I also got to change my oil filter housing gasket, keeps burning and leaking oil, just need to find the time. Anyone ever tackle it before?

>>17141404
>$500
Probably could piece that thing out and make x3 the money

>>17140558
Does it lose power? Does it shake the gearshift violently?
Had that happen to my Volvo, was the ignition coils.

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>>17140441
Why did you post a pic from March you humongous faggot?

>>17141500
>shake the gearshift
disregard I suck dicks, I meant the shifter

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>>17141247
Giubo?

>overweight
>understeer
>fake engine noises into cabin
>cant make its own gearbox
>its gearbox is not memorable or anything worth buying
>their cars have been consistently losing in every race
>the lowest reliability among German cars
>highest depreciation (shitty M sticker cars losing 30k in less than 2 years)
>mostly plastic interior
>overpriced for what you get
>looks like dog shit compared to its competition
>sounds like dog shit compared to its competition
>its 1% market share in the US reflects how bad the brand is

sage

>>17143757
>cape buffalo interior
>glorious V12 sound of nothingness
>bomb proof engine
>costs buttons to maintain with a bit of knowhow
7 series a best

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New blinker housing. Gonna sand rust down, apply anti-corrosion stuff and paint over it on all rusty places on fenders.

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>>17143885
Looking better already!

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>>17140558
Have you tried putting a new set of wheels and tires on? It could be the rims are not properly seated on the hub. I had aftermarket wheels on and it would do exactly what you are saying, and I bought a set of OEM rims and its completely gone.

Pic related my 540i

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>>17140558
drive shaft coupler. swapped them out in my dodge recently. it's a relatively fun job if you have good access to the bolts... until you shear the bolts on the center support bearing. remember to mark the driveshaft, diff and gearbox before ripping it apart

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>>17143978
I had to bend the fender out a bit because it was dented inwards. The problem is, it's not going to look better because I didn't buy ascotgruen paint. It's going to have grey patches. Which I don't mind honestly, I already ruined the look with stickers so it can't get much worse.
The goal ATM is to have a shitbox that drives and doesn't rust too much.

https://lakecharles.craigslist.org/cto/6113414966.html

Posted this in the last thread that was already dead. As bmw fags, what do you think of this?

>>17144116
Just do a rusted fender, then it will rust as much as it is supposed to.

LADS?
https://houston.craigslist.org/cto/6117115871.html
Am I stupid for wanting this as a secondary car for kicks ?

>>17144705
Not really

>>17144852
Well shoot. Maybe I will...Z3 seems fun

>>17144896
Isn't that like a 3 series in a fancy dressing? Doubt your bog standard M50 6 pot is going to give you any problems, especially when manual.

I need a new speakers for my e46. Any suggestions?

>>17144973
Yea it's rebuilt but I'm not worried about engine problems. I just hate replacing suspension parts but maybe it's solid. Just have to convince myself so I really need a second car or even want it that much.

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vanity plate came in the mail
can't wait to actually get the wing on, waiting on stiffer rear springs because the current ones can't handle the downforce lmao

>>17145065
That wing is probably stalling at that angle.

>>17145075
I haven't adjusted the angle yet, previous owner's trunk sloped down a bunch so it's set to a super high angle of attack.

>>17143757
>understeer
>the lowest reliability among German cars
>overpriced for what you get
That's Audi
>its 1% market share in the US reflects how bad the brand is
Burgers disliking them should be an argument in their favor, everybody knows burgers have shit taste

>>17141404
>oil filter housing gasket
2/10 difficulity. Probably ~2 hours if you don't remove the intake. Just check the actual face of the gasket housing with a straight edge to detect warpage. And torque down the housing to the block with a star pattern while making sure the bolts go back in their correct holes. If you don't do both then the 4 o'clock bolt is going to loosen and it'll leak again. Make sure to fill the housing & filter with oil then fill through the valve cover.

>>17145152
>everybody knows burgers have shit taste
Fuck you ,the Audi TT is the best roadster of the 00's

>>17145523
>Fuck you ,the Audi TT is the best roadster of the 00's
The NOT 350z ? Kek

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about to sell this b*tch because I don't want to spend the $2600 to repair everything it needs :/ I'll hopefully be upgrading to a fiesta st tho so there's that

>>17144218

318s are notoriously underpowered. Maybe get if it has low miles, otherwise, I'd pass. You can find a 325(i)(s) for that much

>>17145554
>trading any BMW for any ford

>>17145595
Would *you* sink $2600 into an eta? I'm getting a deal on the fiesta (read: my parents are paying for half of it) so I don't really care

>>17145554
what exactly does it need? i can hardly think of anything that would total up to that much unless you were sending it to a shop to do it

>>17145609
Timing belt, alignment, spark plugs, power steering (either fix what's in it or change the rack and pinions) among other things. I don't have somewhere to work on it currently and I'm way too busy to do so because of school so I took it to a shop whose owner I'm friendly with. They quoted me $2600 to fix everything so that I'd be able to daily it no worries and I really don't want to spend that much on an eta

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We should Socal BMW meet

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>>17145642
Bimmerfest or Big Socal Euro?

Or just come to Cars and Coffee.

>>17145607
I've put way more into my cars than theyre worth, but that's because of sentimental value.
Will your parents pitch in for something like an e46? Or are they bent on making you drive a ford?

First time posting on /g/
My dad just got this preowned convertible 650i from 2012 for 25k€ + his '00 BMW Z3 + his '05 BMW 520i.
407 CV, it's a beast. It's also full equipped, it even has night vision camera.
What do you think?

>>17145679
Just because of the way we're going to be buying it (under my father's company) they want it to be a new car. The fiesta is the only new car at around $20k that I'm interested in. I was looking at used 330is (to maybe bring up as a possibility) but the hatch is just such a convenience. Ideally, I'd keep the e30 and get the fiesta also but I don't have anywhere to store it since my parents don't want it at their home anymore.

To be honest, I don't even know if I'd eventually even go back to it. I'd rather someone else do something cool with it given how good of shape the body and interior are in

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>>17145697
Reposting pic

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>>17145697
And I blew it... sorry /o/

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>>17145654
> cars & coffee
Yeah man I am not going to wake up at the buttcrack of dawn to see some cars lmao

I'm down for Bimmerfest though

>>17145729
There are hundreds of cars there at Aliso. Lots of BMWs.

Plus it isn't blazing hot at that time.

>>17145618
Seems a bit steep for that...

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Opinions on the E65?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxwj_ph2oKk

If i can afford the maintenance, and i am one of the very few people who actually like how it looks, what is there to look out for?

>especially in the v12? (eventhough im more likely to get a 745/750)

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hey /bmw/ i'm picking up a 2004 bmw 325i with 130k miles on it for $1,000 from a family friend. What are the first things I should do when i get it

>>17147533
Check the LCA and RTABs. Suspension items are depressing.

>>17147590
thanks will do
is there any aftermarket parts worth getting that are under 700$ or is it better to leave everything stock?

>>17147533
Do the cooling system

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>>17147533
New set of inner & outer tie rods can go a long way if yours are old
Pads, good fluid, tires is always a given
Look into konis or solowerks coilovers if you want something sporty feeling that's not going to cost you as much as you paid for the car but also not suck ass

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Nevermind me, I'm just bored.

Best BMW color go.
Personal favourite is Techno Violet.

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>>17148699
Techno Violet
Hellrot
Dakar Yellow
Laguna Seca Blue

Hard to pick just one

>>17148699
Hellrot/Japanrot/Electric red

>>17148699
laguna seca blue
madeira violet

>>17148704
Have you ever walked away from your car without looking back at it?

>>17148731
Are you implying there are people who don't?

>>17148734
Plenty of soulless plebs see their car as a tool and nothing else.

>>17148747
Glad I've never met anyone like that, feels good to hang out with autismolords.

>>17148731
Fuck I thought I was the only person that actually does this every time.

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How should I ruin this car? Old school rice with enormous wings, neons and shit or new wave rice with "carbon" hood, ton of cancerous /osg/ crap to stickerbomb fenders and shit? A 12" sub is going into the trunk either way for dat dank bass.

530 vee ayte autotragic. Surprisingly well equipped though, electrically adjustable leather seats, self levelling suspension, extended MFD and so on.

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>>17148731
No lol kinda hard not to
muh attentionmobile

>>17149333

dont ruin it?

>>17149941
It must be done. It was a 300 buck shitbox that barely passed emissions

>>17149988

i don't think you quite fit in this general

we actually care about our cars

kindly fuck off

>>17149997
C'mon now senpai, I'd gotten it crushed ages ago and wouldn't have bothered fixing it all into working condition if I didn't care for it.

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literally tell me why i shouldn't.

look at E38 guy

he's already got two v12's and he seems to be doing fine. And i think im just as mechanically inclined.

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>>17150504
Because I will murder you in your sleep.
>tfw can't afford a nice E31
>been thinking about buying one on finance

Been eyeing e30s for a while. Does this look like a good deal?
https://pullman.craigslist.org/ctd/6084592696.html

They also have an 94 e32 7 series at the lot.

>>17152249
based on the info given i wouldn't buy it. i can't even find a price. it's automatic which drops the fun factor a bit for me. i also wouldn't buy something like that without some maintenance records. you could be walking into a money pit if the cooling system hasn't been replaced, timing belt, liquids changed etc

>>17140441
N54 JB4 BMW Performance Tuner.

Someone explain a total noob what htis is and why I should buy and install it myself

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lastpage bump

not going to 404 tonight!

>>17155123
I just got on to check it haha.

06 330i 130k miles for around 4k yay or nay

>>17155189
How trashed is it for that price?

>>17155189
Depends on service history.

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Yay

>>17155406
auto or manual? Ever change the trans fluid?

>>17155424
Auto, previous owner changed a while ago, I got them changed a month ago

'New' BMW owner here.
Bought a '98 540i with 240K miles. The only thing really wrong with it was an oil leak. Got the valve cover gasket replaced, and it looks like it's holding. I'm planning on using it as a daily driver. Assuming I don't plan on taking it above 80 MPH, and I get the oil changed when it needs to, what are my odds of having it leak again?

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hmm

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>>17156742
It gets worse

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>>17156749
Painted over all rusty places. At least it won't rust now right?
Right??
I hope...

>>17155406
Ayy

>no ABS, ASC/DSC lights

don't worry then.

>>17157082
This hits too close to home.

>overweight
>understeer
>fake engine noises into cabin
>cant make its own gearbox
>its gearbox is not memorable or anything worth buying
>their cars have been consistently losing in every race
>the lowest reliability among German cars
>highest depreciation (shitty M sticker cars losing 30k in less than 2 years)
>mostly plastic interior
>overpriced for what you get
>looks like dog shit compared to its competition
>sounds like dog shit compared to its competition
>its 1% market share in the US reflects how bad the brand is

sage

>>17145642
USDM m3, why tho?

535xi e60 here
I have fuel leaking and 155k miles
Seems like gas but could also be oil since there seems to be backpressure coming from the "breather"
What do?
Pretty new to cars and stuff so what are things I could check?
It is also worth noting that high pressure fuel pumps tend to go fast on these cars and the turbo actuator a lot of play
Please help
If nothing else I'll just sell to a dealership

>>17157241
Ask a forum dedicated to thay specific car, they'll be more helpful than a 4chan general.

>>17157241
I'm this guy

>>17156397
So I'm no expert, but Google it. BMW seems to have a risky business - either it's easy to fix, or you're out several thousand dollars.

First thing I'd do is get a rag/napkin and dab up some of your fluid, to determine what the hell is coming out. You can narrow it from there like Sherlock Holmes

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Thoughts? I'm just looking for a new DD/winter beater. Should I just get a Mazda3 instead?

>>17157423
yeah, I'd personally do a mazda3. xdrive isn't the greatest and that's a lot of shmekels for a (most likely automatic) non rwd BMW.

>>17157472
>a lot of shmekels for a (most likely automatic) non rwd BMW.
It's CAD, your not wrong though.

>>17157423
What the hell? Where can I find a I6 X-Drive
BMW with less than 50K miles on it?

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>>17157529
About 7 of them in Manitoba right now.

ey bois

>dad has his e36 318i lying around at home
>hasn't been turned on in a couple years
>hasn't been driven regularly in 5 years
>he's planning on scrapping it

it has a lot of sentimental value to me though because he bought it 10 days after I was born. I told him I want to keep it on and I'll restore it in the next few years when I get better mechanical knowledge

Is it feasible? Or should I let go?

>>17157619
Fresh fluids, gas and a battery. It might fire up...

IIRC gas turns to varnish if it sits too long, might cause a lot of trouble in the fuel system.

>>17157619
It's worth it, even if you're not going to drive it you can sell it to some polack for more than it's worth.
The 318i is gutless (less so than a 316i but still) but the E36 is a great car.

>>17157265
Ight thanks deduction sempie

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>>17157250
>>17157255
Cute 7.

Also, yay or nay for wheels? Now rolling on E60 wheels.

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Just got an E46 328Ci that's going to see some track/autox time, what oil should I run? The BMW forums are saying anywhere from 0w-40 to 10w-40.
Also which brand is best?

>>17158288
I run SAE5w30 in my 325. pick a weight and drive...you'll never get a unanimous opinion

>>17144976
https://www.bavsound.com/

It's plug and play, super easy to install.

where should I put my ///wat sticker? I have a roll cage, i'm thinking about putting it on the part of it that's right next to the rear passenger window.

>>17158504
The trash bin

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>>17157132
Why not?

>>17159144
are your lights stock other than the eyes?

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>trying to inspect timing chain guides by sticking a little usb borescope down inside the oil inspection port on the left valve cover
>not having any luck, the lights are dim as fuck and its super hard to control the position of the thing as its flopping all over
>gets stuck
>carefully try to wiggle and pull it loose
>it pops out, but without its cover on
oh god
looks like its stuck on the post for the smaller timing sprocket. It'll be easily accessible with the valve cover off but i was hoping i'd just be doing an oil change today :(

excuse to do upper timing covers too i guess

>>17157619
Well worth it. Replace pretty much all the fluids and the battery and see if it starts. Also inspect the hoses, they may have dried and cracked by now but they're cheap and easy to replace.

The 318s are pretty solid since they're one of the most common E36s around.

>>17157619
If I told my Dad I wanted to help him start his old car so I could drive it he would drop everything he had planned and make some time.

Worst case scenario, you spend a day or two hanging with your dad holding a trouble light or whatever.

>>17158151

those things are gross

scrap them

>>17159258

you're fucked

>>17160439
already dropped $68 on a valve cover gasket + timing cover gasket set, as well as a tube of hondabond which is apparently the best kind of sealant for the half-moons at the back of the engine.
Should all be here by tuesday
with the valve and timing covers off i'll easily be able to extract the little bastard

>>17159258
Everything is in order. Everything is in order.

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>>17158504
On the paint
I have to say, the first run \\\WAT sticker looks like shit.

>>17158504
>>17161843
You guys are total fags for even buying those stickers lmao

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>>17163452
Explain????

>>17163470
The tiers of stickers:

1—Sponsored.
2—Installed parts.
3—Bumper stickers.
4—Anime grills.
5—Seekret autismo club power level.

>>17164488
6--Sticker family on minivan/SUV

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>>17163452
I got the sticker because people generally do a double take at the cage and I feel like "wat" is a good description of what goes through their mind

>>17160422
Yes they were too large to begin with, hit the front shocks. Back to E60 alloys. Was looking at some borbet type A's but I partied the money the other day.

>>17158504
Anytime I see one with a sticker, all the comes to mind is "faggot".