Bought my battery (by Interstate) a few years back at Fairfax Auto Parts. They've got a bunch of locations in the area.

Thanks Bill. I finally got around to checking things out and the problem was a loose nut (not me :biggrin:) on the wiper arm. If only all issues were so easily fixed.

In the midst of this lovely Seattle-like weather, I just discovered my passenger side windshield wiper no longer operates. :mad:

Before I place an order for a new motor, might their be other...

You might also talk to Road Race Tech located near Dulles

You might also checkout http://www.properautocare.com. This site is mainly for purchasing detailing supplies and equipment, but they also have a bunch of how to articles that can come in handy. I...

Got back from Radial Tire today with four new Toyo Proxy 4's. Good price on the tires, good price for mount/balance. No shakes/wobbles up to about 75 mph.

Thanks for the suggestions.:)
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I was hoping to get some input from those of you in the DC area about street tires. I'm looking for advice for an E34 that is my daily driver that I just put 17" wheels on. I do not track this car...

I've been thinking about it with a few buddies but haven't done so yet.

The one indoor range I know of is Blue Ridge Arsenal in Chantilly, VA (near 28 and 50). I believe they claim to be the...

Welcome to the club from another member in Sterling.:cool:

Thanks for the feedback.

I placed my order for the one at TireRack. Ordered it Wednesday morning and it arrived Thursday night.

It was a 1/2" 10-150ft/lb wrench with a 3/8" adapter and 5"...

I can't comment on the short shifter, although it is something I have considered as a future mod.

However, I think you will find that BMW dealers will not install anything that is not OEM. You...

As some of you may have noted by my posts, I am building up the courage to start doing more of the work on my car ('95 525). I'm a relativley smart guy who has been until now, VERY intimidated to...

I am considering replacing the stock radio in my 1995 525 with a new head unit that has a CD and will playback MP3s. I know there are a bunch to choose from.

I know some models offer...

So now his car has no rear end and is STILL stuck in the snow. Maybe time to pull from the front end this time? :biggrin:

I assume that by Advantage Certified, you mean the place out in Manassas Park? (I know them as Auto Advantage).

I know several people here have had experience with them, mine however was...

Thanks to my "suggestion" to Santa, I got the following:
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=6970&productId=200304147&R=200304147

Discovered I lacked...

Sounds like a classic car you got there. Do you have any pictures? Not sure I could get the WAF (Wife Acceptance Factor) to buy however :frown:

Growing up my mom was the original owner of a 65...

I am looking for some any advice or suggestions related to an upgrade of wheels, tires and shocks for my '95 525. This car is a street only car that I use for my daily drive and I have become very...

I picked up a set of 4 MK Motorsport rims at the last swap meet at RRT. These rims look decent, but have a thick (and now chipping) coat of hazy, yellowing clearcoat on them. My intention is to...

Following up on Wolfgang's post, here is a good article regarding "warped" brake rotors.

http://www.stoptech.com/whitepapers/warped_rotors_myth.htm

I was given this link by the guys at Road...

FWIW, I bought my current car ('95 525) from Select Auto Imports back in 1998. I have had zero problems with the car since. I was a bit leary with purchasing a non-CPO car, but my experience with...