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Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 03-04-2013, 06:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 486
Posted By elliottw
Thanks for the info. My mom lives in Philly, so...

Thanks for the info. My mom lives in Philly, so it wouldn't be much to hop off of 76 and hop back on.
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 03-04-2013, 06:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 486
Posted By elliottw
Bender, that's a sweet car. 3 hours in which...

Bender, that's a sweet car. 3 hours in which direction? I go climbing in WV and go to DC a lot.

nathey, thanks. My mechanic said there is no "dangerous" rust, in that worst case scenario, I can...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 03-03-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 486
Posted By elliottw
Then again, I live in Pittsburgh so having any...

Then again, I live in Pittsburgh so having any car for 10 years might be a stretch
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 03-03-2013, 04:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 486
Posted By elliottw
thanks for that note DC. There is only rust on...

thanks for that note DC. There is only rust on the panel right below the trunk and none of the other body parts so any rust (when buying I checked in the wheel wells, etc). That's my concern about...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 03-03-2013, 09:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 486
Posted By elliottw
Thanks for that. I guess I really just need a...

Thanks for that. I guess I really just need a professional detailing. That sounds much better and much cheaper!
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 03-03-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 486
Posted By elliottw
thanks again!

thanks again!
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 03-03-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 486
Posted By elliottw
Thanks bender. I don't need a car and imagine...

Thanks bender. I don't need a car and imagine putting about 5k miles on a year. I figured I would have it for the next 5 years at that pace. Is that enough years to make sense putting money into it?...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 03-03-2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 486
Posted By elliottw
There is rust right below the trunk lid and paint...

There is rust right below the trunk lid and paint chips on the hood which have signs of rust. Also a dent on one door. They are all eye sores in my opinion but none are alarming.
Almost the whole...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 03-03-2013, 09:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 486
Posted By elliottw
thanks again. just making sure i'm not crazy...

thanks again. just making sure i'm not crazy putting thousands of dollars into a car from the 90s
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 03-03-2013, 09:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 486
Posted By elliottw
thanks for the response. yeah, i mean the e36 m3...

thanks for the response. yeah, i mean the e36 m3 and e39 m5 are pretty much my all time favorite cars but I didn't know if 150k miles might be too many miles and not worth it. I'd love to do all new...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 03-03-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 486
Posted By elliottw
what to do with this 98 m3?

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8085/8524042193_5760d57734.jpg

Here it is. It has 150k miles on it. I bought it for 4k shipped and titled. I then sent it to my mechanic who checked the whole thing...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 01-13-2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,358
Posted By elliottw
I'm new to BMW but not new to forums. Not posting...

I'm new to BMW but not new to forums. Not posting once you fix is poor form indeed.
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 01-13-2013, 08:53 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,358
Posted By elliottw
Thanks again DC. I just got the top working. The...

Thanks again DC. I just got the top working. The problem was that back where the A pilar meets the windshield there is a little "mouth" that holds onto a short cylinder on the next section of roof,...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 01-13-2013, 07:55 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,358
Posted By elliottw
Ok so there is nothing wrong with the flexible...

Ok so there is nothing wrong with the flexible drive shafts as far as i can see, but for some reason I reach resistance when twisting them in either direction. I can twist each shaft in either...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 01-13-2013, 06:56 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,358
Posted By elliottw
Thanks DC, Any suggestions on how to get...

Thanks DC,

Any suggestions on how to get this thing closed so I can at least drive it to the mechanic?
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 01-12-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 258
Posted By elliottw
Thanks for that. I posted in the Origami thread....

Thanks for that. I posted in the Origami thread. I hope I can get this fixed soon, this is definitely not vert season.
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 01-12-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,358
Posted By elliottw
I've got a hard one. I've got a 98 m3 (auto top)...

I've got a hard one. I've got a 98 m3 (auto top) and the manual method doesn't work. I've disengaged the motors and brought out the top by hand, and I start turning the allen and all I get is a...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 01-12-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 258
Posted By elliottw
anybody?

anybody?
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 01-12-2013, 11:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 258
Posted By elliottw
can't open or close vert top with allen wrench

Hi guys, so it's mid 60s in Pittsburgh today and I decided to open the top to my 98 m3. There is a motor issue, so I usually just use a power drill to open and close the top. I must have done...
Forum: Cars - Private Party 11-27-2012, 02:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 586
Posted By elliottw
the car is gone. thanks bimmerfest!

the car is gone. thanks bimmerfest!
Forum: Cars - Private Party 11-26-2012, 01:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 586
Posted By elliottw
FS: 1998 Estoril Blue M3 Vert

Sorry for the incorrect heading.
FS/FT: 1998 Estoril Blue m3 vert 2000 OBO

Located in Pittsburgh
Pictures here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/3v70qi2ycw73t3r/LyZbprcRLh

I got it from a guy dirt...
Forum: E30 (1982 - 1993) 11-20-2012, 01:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 586
Posted By elliottw
Just saw some sweet "designerly" posters

Manual Design (http://manualdesigns.bigcartel.com/)

http://cache1.bigcartel.com/product_images/37989170/300.jpg

I'm not affiliated with this in any way. Just thought it was cool.
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 10-26-2012, 05:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 980
Posted By elliottw
sorry. no more uneducated guesses from me. will...

sorry. no more uneducated guesses from me. will report back.
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 10-25-2012, 08:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 980
Posted By elliottw
Thanks for the kind words. Well I have some stall...

Thanks for the kind words. Well I have some stall and idle problems, so it's going to the german mech on wednesday (earliest they can fit me in). I went out and test drove this car and didn't have a...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 10-25-2012, 02:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 980
Posted By elliottw
Thanks guys. I'm sorry, the engine light is on. I...

Thanks guys. I'm sorry, the engine light is on. I actually just got this car and was reciting from memory. I bought the car from a guy who told me it needed a new cat. I guess I should have my own...
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