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  1. BMW 3 Series Projects
    Hi all, Just installed a remus backbox on my 328i over the weekend, very pleased with it aesthetically and im a big fan of the little burbles on decel, however its nowhere near as loud as I thought it would be/from how I expected it to sound after reading peoples reviews, (in my opinion and a...
  2. General BMW Discussions
    Hi guys, I'm new to this forum. I want to swap my E36 Coupe 316i engine to a 328i engine. It's a manual gearbox (I'm guessing I also need to swap this for a stronger one? ZF?) What exactly do I need for this swap? And is it hard to do? I always do work on my own cars, but I've never done an...
  3. E36
    Hi all, haven't posted in a long time! Wondering if anyone knows if a european hardtop will fit a UK e36 cab? I did have a brief look but can't find anything of any certainty, if someone could advise I'd be very grateful!
  4. BMW Engine Conversions
    Hi there, this is my first post so excuse me if I am doing this incorrectly. I recently swapped out my e36 drift car 323i engine for a 2.8 using the 2.8 loom and have a few queries. The new engine came with with a loom and ECU. I was told the engine was originally from an e39 528 but I'm not...
  5. General BMW Discussions
    Was getting a couple of tyres fitted yesterday at my local independant tyre place and spotted that the owner had a P reg 328i Touring in the back. Dusty and needing a bits of body work and a couple of other trim bits to make it nice, but overall a straight car. Dual zone climate, 18 button OBC...
  6. BMW Engine Conversions
    Hi im new to the forum. Currently i own a 320d daily workhorse but have recently got a 2001 e46 318ti compact. Ive never been a compact fan always thought they were hairdressers car or girls bm but after driving the wee car i liked it and impulse bought it but i want to upgrade it. I can do all...
  7. General BMW Discussions
    hello guys im new in here . couple of questions . i just bought e36 1995 328 cabrio . i would like to change whole interior . carpet , seats , doorcards , and pabel trims like dashboard and etc . does any1 know scrap yards in the uk where more chance to find these parts . Cause on ebay so hard...
  8. Technical Guides for the E36, E30 and E21
    hello people, well i have a problem with 1997 automatic gearbox, now it was fine 6 years ago when put in, (has been sat) but have driven moved it around a fair few times during this time. couple months ago it was ok but very very hard to shift into gear. then all of a sudden it was easy to put...
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  9. BMW ECU Tuning and Standalone Tuning
    Hi all haven’t been on for a while. 3 weeks ago I came across a 1996 328ci lovely car very original full tool kit touch up paint and all that came with her from new full bmw service history up till 111,000 miles 138,000 on it now. Anyway iv never drove any of these before iv always had diesel...
  10. BMW Tuning Forum
    Hi I am just looking for some general advice, I currently have an e36 323i drift car and the engine has completely exploded so I bought a 528i engine that I believe came from an e39. Im just wondering what kind of messing around will i have to do with ecu's as the new engine did not come with...
  11. Technical Guides for the E36, E30 and E21
    Disclaimer No warranty of any kind implied or given and no liability accepted for any loss, damage or injury, no matter how incurred from reading or attempting to follow this document. This is merely how I addressed an issue on a car and I am not recommending this process. General The doc is a...
  12. E36
    Done OBC need calibrating (Thinks it is doing 34mpg but it's really doing 32mpg) N/A I can calibrate it to show LPG MPG, simple enough but I have a better idea how it's running comparitively with current figures (I do occasionally put in the calibration figure to scare myself) £0.00 ICV...
  13. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    Hi all, I was trying to put the car back together and tightened both side of the flange the same amount but one of them decided to crack ! Is there a way to weld it or replace it? How much do you think the cost will be?
  14. General BMW Discussions
    Hi, this week i'm going to look at an E36 -328, how do I ensure that it has a 2,8l engine and that it has not been replaced with a 2,0 engine? I know the location of the engine code but the question is if I can reach it from above, from the engine bay? With help of my camera or something like...
  15. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    the fuel gauge on my E36 hasn't worked for almost a year, doesn't really bother me as I just fill up when I get to 150mile but thought i'd ask while here. The needle flicks across when you first turn the ignition on, then goes back to empty so don't think its the gauge anyone any ideas
  16. BMW Engine Conversions
    Hi first time in a forum be gentle I have a solid e46 318i 2000w plate 4 door but crave more power how hard is it to drop the 328i lump in will I need to go with gearbox prop shaft and diff from the 328i or can I just marry the 328i to the 318i set up with the chance of coming across and lsd...
  17. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    Hi all just wanted to put this out there I have just got an e36 328i that was a tw@ to start most of the time it would spin the engine on the starter almost until the battery died then start some times taking 6 or 7 mins of persistant cranking then it would start some times it would start after...
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