 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  | |  01-07-2008, 09:35 PM | #1 | | Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 38 |  My first BMW, couple of questions please
Hi All. I'm new here...so....hello  Just bought a bmw. Have an issue I'd like to sort out. There are fag burn marks in the drivers seat and the back seats. Is it best to look for a perfectly fitting seat covers, or does someone know a way to repair burn marks? Be grateful of any help received. Great forum |  |  | | 01-07-2008, 09:46 PM | #2 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
i seem to remember 80mph being around 3500 rpms so 70mph @ 3000rpms sounds about right. i've changed to a 3.73LSD so mine is even higher typically BMW speedos read high (eg: tell you you're going 80 when you're in fact going slower than that) so that's a new one. i guess it would depend on what's causing it to read low. there's a sensor in the diff that counts pulses. i know the wires head up into the body area after that, but not sure where they go not sure what you can use to fix cigarette burns. i imagine these cloth seats? and welcome to the site! __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 01-07-2008, 09:47 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 |
stock ti's rev quite high due to such a short gear ratio mix between the rear end and tranny.
when i decided to do a Limited slip differential swap i chose a rear end wth longer gears and now i cruise at 80 on the highway at 3000 rpm's
i am not sure for the slow speedo so i'll let someone else cover that.
and for the seats i would suggest new seats, or a nice custom job
maybe get factory fabric to match bmw style __________________
-Josh
Sold-1995 318ti, Club Sport, Hellrot
Sold-1996 318ti, Active Model, Boston Green
Current- 1995 318ti, sport model, schwartz
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Thanks for the quick replies and the welcome. | | | | | 01-08-2008, 12:36 AM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stamford, CT <-> Boston, MA Posts: 1,393 |
Quote: Originally Posted by gameon  Previous owner installed a hawk alarm system. Opens the door with the hawk fob, when I start the car though the doors lock, and when I turn off the engine and remove key the doors open. Told this is normal, but wished I could control when it locks and unlocks. Anyone else have one of these hawk alarms with the same symptoms? | Sounds like an anti-carjacking feature. Most new cars do it these days when you put the car into drive. __________________ 
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2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman, 6-Speed
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2001 325xi, Winter Package, 5-Speed
Traded
1998 318ti, Active, Automatic, TOTAL LOSS R.I.P. 10/20/08
Bilstein Sport Shocks/Struts . H&R Sport Springs . Strut Reinforcement Plates . RSM Reinforcement Plates . Fogg Airbox . X-Brace . Bosal Brospeed Catback | | | | | 01-08-2008, 12:49 AM | #6 | | Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 38 |
Quote: Originally Posted by ATF Sounds like an anti-carjacking feature. Most new cars do it these days when you put the car into drive. | Ah yeah, that make sense. Still wish I could disable it though. Thanks for your help. | | | | | 01-08-2008, 12:57 AM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stamford, CT <-> Boston, MA Posts: 1,393 |
Well it's not exactly an anti carjack thing..
"Locking doors while Driving
When you press brake pedal your system will automatically lock all doors while driving. Turn
ignition off to open all doors.
Please note: if ignition on and any doors opened, it will not lock doors via above method."
I just decides to lock you in. __________________
BMWCCA #403399
2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman, 6-Speed
Loaded
2001 325xi, Winter Package, 5-Speed
Traded
1998 318ti, Active, Automatic, TOTAL LOSS R.I.P. 10/20/08
Bilstein Sport Shocks/Struts . H&R Sport Springs . Strut Reinforcement Plates . RSM Reinforcement Plates . Fogg Airbox . X-Brace . Bosal Brospeed Catback | | | | | 01-08-2008, 02:11 AM | #8 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
i personally don't like the car making the choice for me. if i want the doors locked, i'll freakin' lock 'em! __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 01-08-2008, 02:38 AM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,275 |
Quote: Originally Posted by cali-ti i personally don't like the car making the choice for me. if i want the doors locked, i'll freakin' lock 'em! | LOL my car doesn't lock from the inside. if someone (my buddy Ryan...who does it all the time) is in the passenger seat and rests their arm on the lock button...the door locks. otherwise, there is no lock "button" on the dash or center console. at first this had me baffled...now i could care less. also, it doesn't lock when i put it into drive. ...unless my buddy Ryan rests his arm on the button that quickly. lol __________________ 
Sean
1995 Active | | | | | 01-08-2008, 04:37 AM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 3,212 |
Yea my speedometer is off too, it says i'm going 5 miles faster than what i'm actually doing. Which is koo because it has saved me alot from the cops.  | | | | | 01-08-2008, 05:01 AM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Memphis, Tn Posts: 1,299 |
Quote: Originally Posted by teetime4one LOL
my car doesn't lock from the inside.
if someone (my buddy Ryan...who does it all the time) is in the passenger seat and rests their arm on the lock button...the door locks.
otherwise, there is no lock "button" on the dash or center console.
at first this had me baffled...now i could care less.
also, it doesn't lock when i put it into drive.
...unless my buddy Ryan rests his arm on the button that quickly. lol | you dont have a lock button near your window button????? weird I have one and my old Ti had one. I thought they all did.  __________________
custom dual exhaust,M3 front and rear bumper, 10.4 inch roof mount drop screen, Viper alarm system, DSII's rims, M3 Vader Seats, M3 Mirrors, Carbon Fiber CAI, Smoked Corners, Side Markers, Leatherz armrests, black grilles
225k miles and still the Ti goes on | | | | | 01-08-2008, 05:15 AM | #12 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
Quote: Originally Posted by teetime4one otherwise, there is no lock "button" on the dash or center console. at first this had me baffled...now i could care less. | eh? i'll have to take a look at this when i see your car next __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 01-08-2008, 05:17 AM | #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 3,212 |
Quote: Originally Posted by teetime4one LOL
my car doesn't lock from the inside.
if someone (my buddy Ryan...who does it all the time) is in the passenger seat and rests their arm on the lock button...the door locks.
otherwise, there is no lock "button" on the dash or center console.
at first this had me baffled...now i could care less.
also, it doesn't lock when i put it into drive.
...unless my buddy Ryan rests his arm on the button that quickly. lol | I didn't notice it when i saw your interior, seems starnge i thought all of the Ti's came with the lock button. | | | | | 01-08-2008, 05:17 AM | #14 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,275 |
nope...nothing.
two window buttons
no lock button.
should i go take pictures? __________________
Sean
1995 Active | | | | | 01-08-2008, 05:25 AM | #15 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
lol ... maybe it's a 95 thing, no central locking? __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | |
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