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Forum: Electrical 09-10-2010, 02:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 22,099
Posted By davidkillion
ok, I think I got this stupid issue resolved ---...

ok, I think I got this stupid issue resolved --- completely by accident.

I had a problem with the temperature rising when I was sitting in traffic. Quick investigation showed that the low speed...
Forum: Electrical 09-10-2010, 02:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,378
Posted By davidkillion
ok, I think I got this stupid issue resolved ---...

ok, I think I got this stupid issue resolved --- completely by accident.

I had a problem with the temperature rising when I was sitting in traffic. Quick investigation showed that the low speed...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 08-19-2010, 04:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,241
Posted By davidkillion
This is some great advice. I fell I have a much...

This is some great advice. I fell I have a much better understanding of what is going on now. There are some simple changes I can make with air pressures and shock stiffness that would likely...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 07-20-2010, 04:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,241
Posted By davidkillion
Tuning help

The car is a 1998 318ti with Bilstein PSS9 coilovers. The spring perches have been removed from the back and the coilover height in the front has been set for only a mild rake to the front (it is...
Forum: Electrical 06-25-2010, 07:18 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 22,099
Posted By davidkillion
Bump. Recently replaced the O2 sensor...

Bump.

Recently replaced the O2 sensor (pre-cat). I was hoping it might be related ... but no go, still having the problem. The voltage drop is a good thought, but I have a 300w MTX amp...
Forum: Exterior 06-13-2010, 05:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 28,034
Posted By davidkillion
I think I am going to be a candidate for fender...

I think I am going to be a candidate for fender rolling really soon. I got ambitious and put 225-50's on the stock 15" wheels (Yok AVS ES100). They ended up hitting the Bilstein coilover on the...
Forum: Lounge 05-30-2010, 06:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,753
Posted By davidkillion
The PSS9s are great around town because you can...

The PSS9s are great around town because you can reduce the damping on the shocks. The only problem around town is the fact that it does tend to hit speed-bumps. This is because I am lazy and don't...
Forum: Electrical 05-07-2010, 06:18 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 22,099
Posted By davidkillion
I pulled my alarm brain and still had the issue. ...

I pulled my alarm brain and still had the issue.

The issue seems to be progressively getting worse, it now happens EVERY time I turn on the A/C within about 10 minutes. Then it keeps happening...
Forum: Lounge 04-12-2010, 05:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,753
Posted By davidkillion
I shopped for awhile and finally purchased these...

I shopped for awhile and finally purchased these off of eBay for quite a good price. The seller was: autobahndismantlinginc. ...
Forum: Lounge 04-04-2010, 02:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,753
Posted By davidkillion
@chuszikb - sent you a PM. Another thing...

@chuszikb - sent you a PM.

Another thing that surprised me was that I didn't end up with a bunch of negative camber afterwards. I almost bought camber/caster plates, but glad I didn't. It looks...
Forum: Lounge 04-04-2010, 02:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,753
Posted By davidkillion
http://www.davekillion.com/cms/images/phocagallery...

http://www.davekillion.com/cms/images/phocagallery/10-04-03_318ti_coilovers/thumbs/phoca_thumb_l_Before_After.jpg
Forum: Lounge 04-04-2010, 01:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,753
Posted By davidkillion
The e-brake was not on, so I don't know what we...

The e-brake was not on, so I don't know what we were doing wrong. We just looked at it for about 10 minutes, put a spring compressor on it and there was just a LOT of energy left in that spring and...
Forum: Lounge 04-04-2010, 01:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,753
Posted By davidkillion
Bilstein PSS9 coilovers installed

Thanks to my buddy Ted at Monkey Wrenches in Brentwood I was able to get coilovers installed on my 98 318ti. I chose the Bilsteins because I started autocrossing the car and also plan to start doing...
Forum: Lounge 03-30-2010, 01:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,177
Posted By davidkillion
Thanks for that, much appreciated. Since I...

Thanks for that, much appreciated. Since I posted this for the first time I autocrossed the car and felt the dreaded understeer. I completely agree with the square assessment.

That said, what...
Forum: Lounge 03-13-2010, 06:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,177
Posted By davidkillion
Why is staggered a PITA? I run staggered on my M...

Why is staggered a PITA? I run staggered on my M Roadster and it looks with a deeper lip on the rear.
Forum: Lounge 03-11-2010, 06:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,177
Posted By davidkillion
Max wheel / tire size

I am looking to put a set of staggered wheels on the ole ti. Are the specs below too aggressive? Has anybody done something that big with that ET45 rear offset?

Front Size: 19" x 8.5...
Forum: Lounge 03-11-2010, 05:37 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 22,023
Posted By davidkillion
150,000 last month. Lucky enough to be paying...

150,000 last month. Lucky enough to be paying attention to get the picture.

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs212.snc3/21948_1302931008167_1077237617_30943298_7180925_n.jpg
Forum: Electrical 03-11-2010, 05:24 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 22,099
Posted By davidkillion
BUMP - It's getting near summer time again and...

BUMP - It's getting near summer time again and this is going to become a problem again. I have a perfect ti, but this particular issue is very frustrating.
Forum: Exterior 02-01-2010, 04:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,503
Posted By davidkillion
It is impossible to explain in words or pictures...

It is impossible to explain in words or pictures how much of an improvement these Depo HIDs made over the stock E36 Halogens. Not to mention those sexy bright white halos.

I need to spend some...
Forum: Exterior 01-24-2010, 07:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,503
Posted By davidkillion
Finally, a year after my original post I have...

Finally, a year after my original post I have ordered my lights. I decided to go with the E36 DEPO Euro Projector Headlight (HID Kit Included) Options: Bulb = DDM 55W | Bulb Color = 6000K | Angel...
Forum: Electrical 12-20-2009, 06:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 22,099
Posted By davidkillion
My issue is still unresolved ... Has anybody made...

My issue is still unresolved ... Has anybody made progress on this?
Forum: Electrical 10-15-2009, 03:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 22,099
Posted By davidkillion
This is friggin insane ... I have the same damn...

This is friggin insane ... I have the same damn issue! Air Conditioning on and the hazards just randomly come on. I think that the 'circuit board' condensation deal is the best I have heard yet. ...
Forum: Electrical 10-15-2009, 03:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,378
Posted By davidkillion
I have the same problem ... it would be really...

I have the same problem ... it would be really cool if someone could find the solution! Mine is not related to speed though --- but definitely A/C plays a part in it. Friggin' annoying.
Forum: Exterior 10-09-2009, 09:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,349
Posted By davidkillion
Sorry for this ... I just found it. It helps to...

Sorry for this ... I just found it. It helps to call it a "delete" rather than a "blank".
...
Forum: Exterior 10-09-2009, 09:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,349
Posted By davidkillion
Fog Light blank P/N request

I managed to lose a fog light blank when I ran over something on the road. I'd rather not go through the hassle of doing the fog lights.

What I would like to do is get the BMW Part Number for...
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