I do not recognize that particular car, but the e39 wagon is an awesome family machine. We used to have a 2001 525iT. Good handling, quiet, comfortable, and will cruise at well above the posted...

While the staggered setup looks cool, I don't think it would really help you in autocross. The wider rear wheels and tires would make the car less willing to rotate. This is not really a desired...

Funny, but it looks VERY staged to me. "Grandma" did not hit the car anywhere near hard enough to deploy the airbag.

I am sure that with enough tweaking you could get it to fit under the hood of an '02, but the rear wheels would probably come of the ground in heavy braking :tongue:

I have Blizzak LM-25 winter tires on my 330i. They do well in the snow and are better than the WS-50s in the dry. A nice tire, but a little pricey.

We have WS-50s on the Audi Allroad and that...

I mainly use the Mahle filters. I get them whenever I am getting other parts for the cars online. I have also used Mann, Fram, Purolator, and Bosch depending on what was available at the local auto...

I am beginning to think that minds of many of the viper drivers have been totally consumed by their egos.

Nice Segment!

Pete - Can I get your autograph? :wink:

The thermostat is a weak point on these cars. I have already had to replace the thermostat on the 525iT and now the one on the 330i is starting to leak.

I would definitely change the water pump...

:eek: Wow. What a mess.

They were just waving the yellow flag until the 3rd car crashed.

Given the views from inside the cars, I am suprised they were even racing.

Maybe they are Star Trek fans.

Rules of Acquisition Number

51 - "Reward anyone who adds to your profits so they will continue to do so."
57 - "Good customers are as rare as Latinum, Treasure...

I have used all three over the years. The Chilton manuals are lacking in a lot of areas and in some cases are just plain wrong. The Haynes manuals are not bad for the price. The Bentley manuals...

I am by no means an expert on these engines. Given the symptoms that you decribe, I would look at items that are feeding data to the ECU. It sounds like the computer is confused and is possibly in...

I agree with Biggins and Woody. Put them in the BMW classes and let them compete there. That way they will have some competition and still be eligible for class trophies.

Did you have to be in 4 events to qualify for the "championship"?

Oh, I am sure that the same arguements have been employed against every major new technological advancement in automobiles (e.g. power steering, automatic transmissions, cruise control, ABS,...

I agree with Nick.

When looking for an attorney in these situations, you should focus on 2 things. 1) How much of their business is dealing with cases in the local courthouse (thus Nick's comment...

Welcome!

I think you will find this to be one of the nicer, friendlier, more mature, and helpful BMW forums on the web.

There are even a few of us that have moved out of the D.C. area (I am in...

I think it will be interesting to see how long it takes before someone files a lawsuit against Lexus because a pedistrian is injured or another car is damaged while the driver was using this device....

Sounds like whoever stole it could not drive a manual. I guess this is another reason for getting a manual transmission. :)

Good to hear that you got your car back and that there was no major...

I made this modification to my e46 330i about 15,000 miles ago.

Yes, you wear out your front tires a little faster on the inside edges, but it will also help to reduce sidewall "rollover" in...

Was it dark blue with tinted windows? If so, I think I have seen this car also.

I guess this falls into the same category as the folks that put "Turbo" badges and huge spoilers on their cars.
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I thought the radio is there to give you something to listen to while you are waiting for the tow truck. :biggrin:

Colin,

I just did this on my car this past weekend. I replaced the control arms in addition to the PowerFlex bushings (I wanted to eliminate any play in the front end). I agree with Anand. If...

Not sure if there is a simple fix for this one. I know that there have been issues with solenoids and software in the SMGs. I have also seen stories online about folks having similar problems that...