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Forum: I'm thinking about buying a ti. 04-29-2010, 05:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,534
Posted By Chris S
6'4" and I'm fine, in fact one of the reasons I...

6'4" and I'm fine, in fact one of the reasons I got mine was I actually fit in it.:wink:
Forum: General Chit Chat 04-05-2010, 06:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,584
Posted By Chris S
Wouldn't be surprised if models with the new...

Wouldn't be surprised if models with the new range of intel chips is due.
Forum: Knowledge Base 03-29-2010, 10:48 AM
Replies: 213
Views: 292,234
Posted By Chris S
Thanks for the guide, hopefully it will stay...

Thanks for the guide, hopefully it will stay together this time!

Just as pointer I found isopropyl alcohol helpful with clearing the old grease (the largerer hardened bits had been removed on a...
Forum: Brakes 07-09-2009, 07:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,519
Posted By Chris S
No probs, just be ready to fight the sensor out,...

No probs, just be ready to fight the sensor out, mine was completely seized in.
Forum: Brakes 07-08-2009, 08:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,519
Posted By Chris S
If you don't have a code reader you can check the...

If you don't have a code reader you can check the sensors by measuring the impedance, should be around 1.1Kohm (you don't even need to take the wheel off if you turn in it). The ABS wheel sensors are...
Forum: Brakes 06-08-2009, 12:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,323
Posted By Chris S
Check the piston edge for corrosion plus check...

Check the piston edge for corrosion plus check the seals around the piston for deformation and corrosion. If the seals are gone but the piston is okay you may be okay with a caliper rebuild (clean-up...
Forum: Lounge 06-01-2009, 09:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,217
Posted By Chris S
Under the rear bench on the driver side, there's...

Under the rear bench on the driver side, there's a round access panel to get to it
Forum: Lounge 05-25-2009, 06:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,497
Posted By Chris S
In theory a car designed for ethanol can have...

In theory a car designed for ethanol can have more advanced ignition timing due to the increased octane, just look at the Koenigsegg CCXR.
Forum: Brakes 05-08-2009, 11:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,051
Posted By Chris S
Sensors from BMW are around £60 each, OEM around...

Sensors from BMW are around £60 each, OEM around £40. In theory replacement is easy although as they've generally been in there at least 10 years they can put up a fight. Snapped the retaining bolt...
Forum: Lounge 04-30-2009, 09:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,216
Posted By Chris S
Love the rims, rest is tidy too:biggrin:

Love the rims, rest is tidy too:biggrin:
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-29-2009, 10:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 39,148
Posted By Chris S
Think I read somewhere that ODBII wasn't...

Think I read somewhere that ODBII wasn't introduced in Europe till much later than the US (99 or round abouts) meaning pretty much all euro E36s are ODBI.
Forum: Exterior 04-21-2009, 03:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,467
Posted By Chris S
Reiger do one like that iirc.

Reiger do one like that iirc.
Forum: Interior and ICE 04-20-2009, 12:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,268
Posted By Chris S
I know on at least the brake pedal the main...

I know on at least the brake pedal the main rubber pad can come off the pedal lever without too much difficulty (I did it by accident) is that the part you drill into?
Forum: Brakes 04-16-2009, 08:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,984
Posted By Chris S
I would have thought so but if there's no code...

I would have thought so but if there's no code for anything else either it's worth checking as a sensor is much cheaper and easier to replace than the pump or ABS ECU or anything like that.
Forum: Brakes 04-15-2009, 11:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,984
Posted By Chris S
Measure the impedance across the bottom two pins...

Measure the impedance across the bottom two pins of each sensor connector (only 2 pins per sensor on the rear). You should read around 1Kohm (between 0.9K and 1.2K is acceptable) if it's...
Forum: Brakes 04-13-2009, 02:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 826
Posted By Chris S
The arrow is pointing at the ABS sensor.

The arrow is pointing at the ABS sensor.
Forum: Lounge 04-02-2009, 10:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,802
Posted By Chris S
Ah my bad, turns out he ended up 12th. Just read...

Ah my bad, turns out he ended up 12th. Just read Mclaren have been punished for "for providing evidence deliberately misleading to the stewards at the hearing on 29 March" and have been stripped of...
Forum: Lounge 03-31-2009, 03:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,802
Posted By Chris S
He got a penalty as he overtook Hamilton during...

He got a penalty as he overtook Hamilton during the second safety car which put him into 4th and Hamilton upto 3rd. Both impressive drives though (with some good luck as well of course:wink:).
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Forum: US and North America 03-09-2009, 06:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,884
Posted By Chris S
For Sale: E36 Compact Interior £30 (UK)

Just upgraded to a sport interior and need to get rid of my old interior as it's taking too much room in the garage. Could do with a clean but otherwise in good condition (no rips in the fabric)....
Forum: Engine 03-06-2009, 06:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 930
Posted By Chris S
Just noticed today that if I hold longer before...

Just noticed today that if I hold longer before shifting the sound seemed to move more towards the fuel filter area. Any thoughts?

Cheers
Forum: Lounge 03-05-2009, 12:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,802
Posted By Chris S
I agree, 2 series should be a Lotus competitior,...

I agree, 2 series should be a Lotus competitior, dunno about 4 series though. Kinda thought they had most bases covered already:rolleyes:

Realistically I'd expect Electric/Hybrid/Hydrogen models...
Forum: US and North America 03-01-2009, 12:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,521
Posted By Chris S
Anyone got £4k to lend me?

Anyone got £4k to lend me?
Forum: Engine 02-26-2009, 12:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 930
Posted By Chris S
Trickling/flowing sound at high revs?

Hi, between 5K and 6K I've noticed a sound which sounds a bit like someone running a tap coming from the rear end of the car (I'm assuming the fuel pump). Is it normal for the fuel flow to be quite...
Forum: Exterior 02-21-2009, 09:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,245
Posted By Chris S
It isn't pre-wired, although it's not too hard to...

It isn't pre-wired, although it's not too hard to retrofit and then tap off the rear foglight switch. I used the Hella kit which comes with a relay and all the wiring and a splicer. The easiest place...
Forum: Lounge 02-14-2009, 11:47 PM
Replies: 427
Views: 65,789
Posted By Chris S
Cheers, it's Violetrott II. Looks quite a bit...

Cheers, it's Violetrott II. Looks quite a bit different in bright daylight, more burgundy I guess.
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