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  1. Technical Guides for the E46
    Hi All I had to replace the door lock actuator on the driver's side, which I didn't realise meant removing the window glass and runners! Anyway, it got done but as I unscrewed the 'clamp' on the runner closest the door handle a bit slipped out and I can't tell where it should go. Everything...
  2. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hey Everyone The 'lid' on the back doesn't quite grip like it used to on one side - has anyone seen and solved this before? I took a video of it happening here: It only does this on one side. It kinda sucks it down like it should and then lets go and it looks loose. I'm worried it might...
  3. BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 Series
    Hello again, Every time i plant the right foot in the wet, rear left wheel would lose grip but the rear right wouldn't. My rear left shock needed replacing so thought that was the issue. Replaced it and its still losing grip. Also, when that wheel goes over a pot hole, it would jump out to the...
  4. General BMW Discussions
    What tyres are best for wet grip? OK I know this is subjective, but which tyres are highly rated? At present using Goodyear nct5 runflats and don't rate them at all, even moderate acceleration out of a bend and the back will slide. This is my first RWD car having owned 2 Subaru Imprezas over...
  5. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    Hi everyone, We recently got a 330d xdrive after previously owning an Impreza WRX Hawkeye. Overall we are happy with it but we experienced some wet grip issues yesterday. When exiting a couple of different roundabouts on the a34 Handforth bypass in Cheshire I put my foot down a bit and the...
  6. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    Hi all ive got continetal sport contact 255/35/19s om the back and they are crap! The car spins in 3rd in the wet when hitting the throttle and they slide like anything in the wet aswell. What tyres have people got on the back?
  7. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    Does anyone else find themselves cringing in embarrassment at the truly abysmal grip the e36 has in ice or snow? supercass:embarrassed:embarrassed
  8. BMW Tuning Forum
    Hi guys n gals, As some of you know I have a 99 E36 318is coupe whwich I am presently doing a project on, I have decided that I want to set the car up for grip as I feel I and the car will benefit more from it. I really do love to drift and would like to do more of it but I just feel this...
  9. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    Hi, Firstly, this is general query/musing more than anything but I understand I have to put a specific car in the title regardless. I currently have a 318iS Coupe and will be moving to a 328i of some description very soon. I previously had an E36 316i Compact. What I have found in general is...
  10. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    hi everyone, im after a second hand boot/trunk grip for my 320d. Took the car for a service, and the garage told me, one of my number plate lights had eroded and that i need a new complete unit.£60 plus VAT!! Ive looked on ebay for a replacement part, plus ive even looked into buying a new...
  11. General BMW Discussions
    Hi not sure if this is in the right section but here it goes, iv been asking advise on lowering on my but as i have E46 M3 wheels on my car with 225/45/18 et 47 front and 255/35/18 et26 rear please can any clear some questions. Iv been told that lowering the rear might cause a few problems cos...
  12. BMW Chassis and Brakes
    Hey up chaps, newb here.. Got a 330ci sport on a 51. Just wandering what folk are doing to get more grip on the front. Obviously it has been designed to understeer with 225 on front and 255's on the rear. I presume M3 alloys and tyres don't fit due to arch problems, and obviously the camber is...
  13. General BMW Discussions
    :rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl sorry had to laugh it out i think this is load of crap, http://www.sigmaautomotive.com/winterdriving/tyregrip/tyregrip.php it's supposed to give you 300% more grip in snow and no need for chains - anyone ready to test it ? flea bay sell it for £20 DOES ANYONE BUY...
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