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Forum: Engine 09-30-2003, 12:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,099
Posted By BlackM42
Sorry I can't help, but I am certainly interested...

Sorry I can't help, but I am certainly interested in this as you bring it up. I wonder if the delay was designed in to reduce wear on the valve itself, or is entirely devoted to smoothness of the...
Forum: Misc 08-22-2003, 10:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,116
Posted By BlackM42
Ooh, ooh, me next! I can't figure out what...

Ooh, ooh, me next!

I can't figure out what model mine is either...I've pretty much concluded that it's a base with a few options....

1995 Schwartz Ti:
-sport seats (non-heated)
-fog lights...
Forum: Misc 07-31-2003, 10:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,587
Posted By BlackM42
I'm having the damndest time figuring out which...

I'm having the damndest time figuring out which package my car is...
It misses stuff associated with the Active package, but has stuff that isn't on the Base...

Anyway, maybe you guys can help me...
Forum: Suspension 06-16-2003, 02:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,413
Posted By BlackM42
The only info I can really give is that the...

The only info I can really give is that the semi-trailing arm rear can't really support a true "coil-over" setup. The shock mounts would essentially have to serve double duty as shock and spring...
Forum: Engine 06-16-2003, 02:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,564
Posted By BlackM42
My JC'ed e30 trained me to use high octane, so...

My JC'ed e30 trained me to use high octane, so when I got my ti, I automatically started putting 91 in it, with stock software. The few times I've topped off with 87, it seems like I get slightly...
Forum: Engine 06-16-2003, 02:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,073
Posted By BlackM42
Wuss ;}

Wuss ;}
Forum: Engine 06-16-2003, 02:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,355
Posted By BlackM42
Thanks Jim! I was about to make the costly...

Thanks Jim!

I was about to make the costly mistake of picking up a used stock M3 flywheel and M3 clutch, based on some misinformation leading me to believe that the flywheel is 17lbs...(which...
Forum: Brakes 06-16-2003, 02:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,741
Posted By BlackM42
What exactly is the procedure for cycling the abs?

What exactly is the procedure for cycling the abs?
Forum: Brakes 06-16-2003, 02:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,754
Posted By BlackM42
I believe ASC primarily operates through the use...

I believe ASC primarily operates through the use of a secondary throttle body just before (after?) the primary one. AFAIK, there is a solenoid that operates a butterfly valve, effectively cutting...
Forum: Maintenance 06-16-2003, 02:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,011
Posted By BlackM42
The procedure is the same for OBDI cars as well. ...

The procedure is the same for OBDI cars as well. Ground for ~3 secs for an oil service reset, and ~12 secs for Inspection Reset.
If I remember correctly, I think one of the pins on the plug...
Forum: Maintenance 06-16-2003, 02:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,062
Posted By BlackM42
I would also probably suggest the idle control...

I would also probably suggest the idle control valve. My e30 once was doing what you're describing, so I blasted the ICV with a ton of carb cleaner- fixed it right up.
Maybe vacuum leaks,...
Forum: Lounge 06-16-2003, 02:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,850
Posted By BlackM42
Great site! I love the layout (especially...

Great site! I love the layout (especially compared to the tree-style like RF...but mostly because I'm so used to e30sport.net), the only gripe I have is that I feel the sections could be streamlined...
Forum: Lounge 06-16-2003, 02:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,367
Posted By BlackM42
Sounds like you got a great deal! I wish I...

Sounds like you got a great deal!

I wish I could say i payed ~5000 for mine...I paid about 1.5k over that for a '95 w/90k.
Have fun with it! Is it your first bimmer?


Fraser
Forum: Lounge 06-16-2003, 02:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,010
Posted By BlackM42
Agreed. Gotta love the "widebody, big rims,...

Agreed.
Gotta love the "widebody, big rims, NO DROP" look.


At least they killed it early in the movie...

Fraser
Forum: Differentials 06-15-2003, 04:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,053
Posted By BlackM42
First, I'm fairly sure there's more preventing...

First, I'm fairly sure there's more preventing the Z-Link setup from being in a TI than the spare tire...
Second, why on earth would you want the rear to be MORE planted...?
I hear e36 people bitch...
Forum: Maintenance 06-10-2003, 08:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,757
Posted By BlackM42
Is the tool the only way to do it on an OBDII...

Is the tool the only way to do it on an OBDII car?
On my ti (and e30, for that matter), all you have to do is jump socket 7 (I think) on the diagnostic plug...


Fraser
Forum: Engine 06-10-2003, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,177
Posted By BlackM42
I learned the same lesson with my old '78 F-150,...

I learned the same lesson with my old '78 F-150, except the replacement starter would engage no problem. For a while...until the abnormal (read: f-ed up) teeth on the flywheel would slowly eat the...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 06-08-2003, 02:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,984
Posted By BlackM42
I've had the AVS ES100's on my e30 for ~5k miles...

I've had the AVS ES100's on my e30 for ~5k miles and recently put a pair on the ti...they're a great tire- super cheap (relatively), grip well enough to be flogged at the occasional auto-x or track...
Forum: Suspension 06-08-2003, 02:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,302
Posted By BlackM42
I know you can find offset trailing arm bushings...

I know you can find offset trailing arm bushings for an e30 to correct toe or camber, I would imagine the same is available for a ti...
I would wager that your subframe or right trailing arm is...
Forum: Engine 06-08-2003, 01:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,355
Posted By BlackM42
Kind of OT, but I remember reading somewhere...

Kind of OT, but I remember reading somewhere about upgrading to an m3 clutch and flywheel...do you guys know if this is a direct fit, or does the m3 flywheel have to be modified in some way?

I...
Forum: Transmission 06-08-2003, 01:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,424
Posted By BlackM42
This is a great mod! More bang for the buck than...

This is a great mod! More bang for the buck than any other I can think of...
Unfortunately, haven't bought a new z3 lever for the ti yet, and don't have the heart to rip my old one out of the e30....
Forum: Transmission 06-08-2003, 01:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,862
Posted By BlackM42
I made my clutch stop out of hardware store parts...

I made my clutch stop out of hardware store parts and it ran up about $2.
(actually I made it for my e30, and it ended up in the ti.)

I can't quite remember the actual thread size off-hand, but...
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