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Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 05-14-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 230
Posted By Norcal325
Oh ok. Well another question would be, should I...

Oh ok. Well another question would be, should I wait to get an alignment until I refresh my suspension? I will be doing RTABS in the back. In the front new control arms/fcabs/sway links/tie rods. ...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 05-14-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 230
Posted By Norcal325
I see. In that case I'll probably stick with the...

I see. In that case I'll probably stick with the ecstas for now. Would it be better to move my worn rear tires to the front, and put the new ones on the back? or vise versa?
Maybe I should mention...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 05-14-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 230
Posted By Norcal325
Can anyone recommend a tire?

Hey my tires size is 225/50/16, and I currently have Kumho Ecsta AST on all 4 corners. My fronts are pretty much bald, the backs still have about 4/32. This is my daily driver, but I run the car in...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 05-05-2013, 12:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 432
Posted By Norcal325
I'm sure OP is a nice kid lol. He prob just...

I'm sure OP is a nice kid lol. He prob just wanted to fit in, and has a bit of reading to do.
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 05-04-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 432
Posted By Norcal325
Stabilizer fluid XD. Oh dear. Sounds like...

Stabilizer fluid XD. Oh dear. Sounds like something the 1960's Batman would have in his tool arsenal.

It might be your that your tie rods are worn. Lift the front of your car, grab the wheel at...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 01-14-2013, 12:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 313
Posted By Norcal325
Guibo and CSB question

Hey I have a 95 325is with 134k. I am experiencing a thump from the rear every time i shift gears (used to only be intermittent), and recently i get a shuddering/thumping from the gearbox area when...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 01-05-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 1,425
Views: 30,985
Posted By Norcal325
Just paid today.

Just paid today.
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 12-11-2012, 03:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,041
Posted By Norcal325
This e36 looks amazing. Stance looks really...

This e36 looks amazing. Stance looks really balanced. Does anyone know the name of those wheels and how much its lowered?
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 12-10-2012, 10:43 AM
Replies: 16,002
Views: 1,724,038
Posted By Norcal325
Finally took a picture of my full stock alpine...

Finally took a picture of my full stock alpine beast. I've done a few things like dying all the trim/bumpers black, polishing headlights, and maintenance. Stock ride height makes it look like a...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 12-09-2012, 04:18 PM
Replies: 1,425
Views: 30,985
Posted By Norcal325
Hey guys here's my submission =p. JK I just...

Hey guys here's my submission =p. JK I just wanted to showoff my garage :tsk:.
http://i.imgur.com/lfCVel.jpg



Put me down for one of those awesome calenders :thumbup:.
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 11-12-2012, 11:56 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,573
Posted By Norcal325
Interesting concept...definitely looks tough. I'd...

Interesting concept...definitely looks tough. I'd be constantly paranoid of getting tetnis though lol.
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 11-06-2012, 03:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 716
Posted By Norcal325
I'm not an expert by any means, but I know loose...

I'm not an expert by any means, but I know loose spark plugs can cause engine knocking, somewhat like in this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHYUJyn3Zyg. You can check your spark plugs and see...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 11-01-2012, 11:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 934
Posted By Norcal325
Haha! You are always right. I spent 40 minutes...

Haha! You are always right. I spent 40 minutes on the first light with the 600 grit, because I felt the lens was not uniformly 'clouded.' So I really put (too much) effort into sanding the whole...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 11-01-2012, 11:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 934
Posted By Norcal325
I ended up using one 3m kit and it fixed the...

I ended up using one 3m kit and it fixed the problem. I spent like an hour on each one and still didn't do that great of a job lol. up close they still have swirl marks, but they are clear...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 10-28-2012, 04:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 934
Posted By Norcal325
Dang eff me for being cheap. I'm gonna go get a...

Dang eff me for being cheap. I'm gonna go get a legit kit and fix these. I wanted to save a few bucks, and I've never sanded anything before, so I suppose that was a recipe for failure lol. I'm...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 10-28-2012, 11:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 934
Posted By Norcal325
Headlight Restoration

Hey Bfest. So I was attempting to restore my headlights with some materials I already had. 600 grit sandpaper, 1000 grit, and some turtle wax polish. I first wet sanded with 600 horizontally, then...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 10-18-2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 492
Posted By Norcal325
The 'crunchiness' or notchy feeling, as far as my...

The 'crunchiness' or notchy feeling, as far as my understanding, is just a characteristic of these cars. When I first got my e36 I put in some redline transmission fluid and it really smoothed...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 10-15-2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,662
Posted By Norcal325
Fair enough. Thanks for the heads up.

Fair enough. Thanks for the heads up.
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 10-15-2012, 12:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,662
Posted By Norcal325
Sorry about your car OP. Are you located in the...

Sorry about your car OP. Are you located in the SF Bay Area? I'd be interested in a lower cam chain tensioner if yours is the flat kind (95+ I think). I know it's not a big ticket item, but it might...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 10-14-2012, 11:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,040
Posted By Norcal325
Kinda off topic, but aren't Skyline...

Kinda off topic, but aren't Skyline all-wheel-drive? They only had rear wheels on the dyno.
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 10-08-2012, 10:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 518
Posted By Norcal325
Thanks this is good info. I can sleep a little...

Thanks this is good info. I can sleep a little better knowing this. :p
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 10-08-2012, 05:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 518
Posted By Norcal325
Belt Tensioner Question

So I will be replacing my accessory belt, and idler/tensioner pulleys. I won't be replacing the a/c stuff cuz I never use it and I'm on a budget.

What I'm wondering, is it absolutely necessary...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 10-05-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 518
Posted By Norcal325
Thanks man sounds like a solid idea. I suppose I...

Thanks man sounds like a solid idea. I suppose I could apply some clear coat after as well.
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 10-05-2012, 03:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 518
Posted By Norcal325
Grey bumper 'dying' with Forever Black.

Does anyone know if you have to sand the clearcoat off the front bumper before you apply this stuff?

I've read the few DIYs there are for this but none of them mention sanding the front bumper,...
Forum: E36 (1991 - 1999) 07-08-2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 614
Posted By Norcal325
I'll probably give this a shot on my own. I...

I'll probably give this a shot on my own. I don't own a dremel however. Is sanding by hand too inaccurate? Only one way to find out I suppose. Thanks for the reply Mr. Z, I'll post pics when I...
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