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Topic: anyone ever used these tires?? |
Mike87
Replies: 6
Views: 361
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-29-08 03:14 Subject: Re: anyone ever used these tires?? |
| Yep! Got them on my Panasports right now. They stick really well on the street. If you are looking for longevity, look elsewhere. |
Topic: swaybar questions |
Mike87
Replies: 6
Views: 337
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-25-08 12:37 Subject: Re: swaybar questions |
| If your rear bar is adjustable, tighten it up a bit. If not, start with a 19 adjustable. Adding some negative camber up front will also help your push. |
Topic: Would you let your kid drive an '02 as a 1st car? |
Mike87
Replies: 40
Views: 1191
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-19-08 12:32 Subject: Re: Would you let your kid drive an '02 as a 1st car? |
| I bought mine a 1980 320i. I did take him to a proper driving school first though (read Russel Driving School) so he would know how to handle it. I think he is doing wonderful in the car. He knows the ... |
Topic: Just bought an LSD |
Mike87
Replies: 11
Views: 607
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-16-08 06:14 Subject: Re: Just bought an LSD |
| I have to agree with Matthew on Redline. It is the only oil that I use! |
Topic: WTB: 2002 differential 3.64 [marked 40 11] |
Mike87
Replies: 3
Views: 198
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Forum: Parts Wanted Posted: 9-9-08 09:56 Subject: Re: WTB: 2002 differential 3.64 [marked 40 11] |
I have a stock 3:64 diff in decent shape. I am in San Jose.
Email me at michael.kubani@ngc.com |
Topic: Hard Shifting |
Mike87
Replies: 4
Views: 217
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 9-2-08 01:33 Subject: Re: Hard Shifting |
| If after flushing the clutch and brake fluid the problem still exists, you might look at a bad pilot bearing. |
Topic: What material for front strut insert spacers? |
Mike87
Replies: 8
Views: 439
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-26-08 01:48 Subject: Re: What material for front strut insert spacers? |
| I fabbed my own out of stainless tubing. I also chamfered the lower edge so it fit the bottom of the strut better. Those were then tack welded to the strut insert prior to installing. I also had to ma ... |
Topic: E30 ES airdam |
Mike87
Replies: 6
Views: 407
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-12-08 01:34 Subject: Re: E30 ES airdam |
| I have seen it done very successfully. It looks really great too! I might have a photo or two if you email me. |
Topic: XDI IGNITION SYSTEM. |
Mike87
Replies: 3
Views: 231
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 8-6-08 06:00 Subject: Re: XDI IGNITION SYSTEM. |
| I am currently using a predecessor to the XDI which is the HPV-1. It is a stand alone ignition system. I have had it for about 6 years and it is working great. I did have the mag sensor fail once, but ... |
Topic: What are these because I just cut one by accident.... |
Mike87
Replies: 5
Views: 538
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-25-08 09:24 Subject: Re: What are these because I just cut one by accident.... |
| If they are not the brake lines, they are tubes for the e-brake cables. A nick in one is probably not a big deal. |
Topic: Engine Vac Connections Ques |
Mike87
Replies: 2
Views: 116
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-25-08 06:13 Subject: Re: Engine Vac Connections Ques |
| Your readings and connections are correct. The connection at the base of the carb is ported, meaning that it sees vacuum based on the position of the throttle plates and the one on the intake manifold ... |
Topic: Stud availability for Volvo/E21 brake swap? |
Mike87
Replies: 6
Views: 203
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-24-08 09:53 Subject: Re: Stud availability for Volvo/E21 brake swap? |
| Make sure you use some good hi-temp brake fluid, eg Super Blue, Motul, etc and good pads eg Performance Friction, Hawk, Porterfield when running at the track. |
Topic: Stud availability for Volvo/E21 brake swap? |
Mike87
Replies: 6
Views: 203
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-24-08 06:11 Subject: Re: Stud availability for Volvo/E21 brake swap? |
| +1 |
Topic: Is this a tii piston or a 45 degree piano top? |
Mike87
Replies: 4
Views: 232
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-18-08 01:04 Subject: Re: Is this a tii piston or a 45 degree piano top? |
Looks to me like an E12 9.5:1 tii piston.
http://www.bmw2002faq.com/content/view/46/32/ |
Topic: 2002 LSD? |
Mike87
Replies: 10
Views: 446
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-15-08 06:42 Subject: Re: E 21 LSD in a 2002 |
| http://www.bmw2002faq.com/content/view/17/32/ |
Topic: Motronic or Jetronic Fuel Pump Relay for m42 pump? |
Mike87
Replies: 4
Views: 140
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-10-08 08:08 Subject: Re: Motronic or Jetronic Fuel Pump Relay for m42 pump? |
| In theory, you don't even need a fuel pump relay. You could wire it directly to the key and have it on all the time. When I first ran my car that is the way it ran, then I added the fuel pump relay. A ... |
Topic: Motronic or Jetronic Fuel Pump Relay for m42 pump? |
Mike87
Replies: 4
Views: 140
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-10-08 06:15 Subject: Re: Motronic or Jetronic Fuel Pump Relay for m42 pump? |
| The '84 and '85 318i had two pumps, one in the tank and one above the rear axle. The one in the tank is the volume pump which supplies fuel to the pressure pump under the car. Both are needed, althoug ... |
Topic: Car died in a hard turn. Fuel supply problem? Help pls?? |
Mike87
Replies: 10
Views: 238
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-9-08 06:05 Subject: Re: Car died in a hard turn. Fuel supply problem? Help pls?? |
| Check the fuel pump relay. Check for spark. Then check fuel pressure and volume. Also make sure that the connector to the engine temperature switch is on securely. If that connector comes loose, the e ... |
Topic: can you tap an intake manifold (320i) for injectors |
Mike87
Replies: 3
Views: 234
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-3-08 06:03 Subject: Re: can you tap an intake manifold (320i) for injectors |
| You might look at using the 318i manifold ('84-'85) instead. It looks the same as the '80-'83 320i manifold but already has holes in it for injectors. The 320i which used the manifold that you are thi ... |
Topic: What are you reading? |
Mike87
Replies: 21
Views: 586
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Forum: Off-Topic Posted: 7-2-08 01:45 Subject: Re: What are you reading? |
The Broker
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Topic: Plug gap for EDIS ignition |
Mike87
Replies: 8
Views: 241
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 7-1-08 12:51 Subject: Re: Plug gap for EDIS ignition |
| I to am running .045" with my Electromotive HPV-1 DIS system. Works great! |
Topic: Transmissio Drain and Fill plug...are they one in the same?? |
Mike87
Replies: 8
Views: 292
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-30-08 09:47 Subject: Re: Transmissio Drain and Fill plug...are they one in the sa |
| IIRC it is toward the back of the trans. BTW, the plug may look different than the fill plug. |
Topic: Transmissio Drain and Fill plug...are they one in the same?? |
Mike87
Replies: 8
Views: 292
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-30-08 09:34 Subject: Re: Transmissio Drain and Fill plug...are they one in the same?? |
| There should be one on the bottom of the trans as well. That would be the drain. The one on the side is the fill plug. |
Topic: So, a missing o2 sensor is probably not good. |
Mike87
Replies: 7
Views: 331
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-30-08 06:07 Subject: Re: So, a missing o2 sensor is probably not good. |
| Actually the engine should run very well, just a bit rich without an o2 sensor. I ran mine like that for quite a while before I figured out that I needed a 3-wire o2 not the 1-wire version. When you i ... |
Topic: question what is better for dizzy to use for 318i swap? |
Mike87
Replies: 3
Views: 132
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-27-08 05:59 Subject: Re: question what is better for dizzy to use for 318i swap? |
| If you can use the 318 distributor, it would be best. You can also use a 002 or 008 as they are close in the advance curve. A stock carb distributor from an 02 is way off on the advance curve for what ... |
Topic: door panel "chrome" strip Q? |
Mike87
Replies: 7
Views: 341
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-18-08 08:58 Subject: Re: I disagree there is not a good altenative |
| I agree with Bill. I used some chrome mylar from a hobby store and the strips came out awesome! It is time consuming and you will need to get the strips completely clean prior to installing the new my ... |
Topic: Shifter Connection |
Mike87
Replies: 3
Views: 178
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-16-08 08:59 Subject: Re: Shifter Connection |
Take the whole shaft out from the other end. Remove the sheetmetal clip holding the small pin in the other end and remove the shaft. Then you can work on the shaft free from the car.
Just a thought ... |
Topic: Who is from the bay area? San jose to be precise . |
Mike87
Replies: 16
Views: 603
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-11-08 06:04 Subject: Re: Who is from the bay area? San jose to be precise . |
| South SJ behind Oakridge Mall, about as San Jose as you can get. |
Topic: the distributor |
Mike87
Replies: 2
Views: 233
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-10-08 06:00 Subject: Re: the distributor |
| Yes it can. I have been running crankfire ignition for about 5 years now. I run an Electromotive unit the HPV-1. It is no longer made, but they do make a newer version. In addition, to what was stated ... |
Topic: 318i M10 Troubleshoot uneven torque and missing? Mike? |
Mike87
Replies: 5
Views: 246
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Forum: General Discussion Posted: 6-9-08 08:04 Subject: Re: 318i M10 Troubleshoot uneven torque and missing? Mike? |
| It could be many things. Get the Bently book for an E30 and start at the beginning. Check the basics, compression, valve adjustment, proper cam timing, ignition timing, fuel pressure, fuel volume, etc ... |
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