A few weeks ago I posted a request for information and opinions regarding
wheel / tire upgrades for my 2002 Z3. I appreciate all the responses. This
is a follow-up to that post.
My stock tires were 225/50-16's on stock 16" BMW wheels. I was considering

The headlights on my late 2001 530i Sport are not quite as bright as you'd
expect from Xenons - especially not when compared to the other E39 we have,
a 2002 530d.
I suspect this is becuase 140k miles has taken its toll on the condition of

The ac compressor on 2002 e46 has now started to growl on starting,
atherwise it works well with plenty of cold air. On recycling the growl
always starts again for about 5 secs and then stops. Car now 130 000 km.and
this problem just started during last 5 000 km.

I have 2 cylinder heads (bank one and two) for an M62 engine. These
heads came off an E38 about 7 years ago and have been stored in my
garage ever since. The vehicle they came off of bent a rod and had the
complete engine replaced, they only have 1000 miles on them and they are

I just purchased a '94 540i. It has the M60 engine with the Nikasil
issues. Mileage is 83,000. Seems to be running fine.
Does anyone have any experience with the Nikasil M60 at this mileage?
Should I be prepared to have it just up and die someday? Soon?

I have a 1989 BMW 525 I series the mapping system, power windows, radi
and inside dome light are not working, i think it may be a fuse but no
sure which one (i bought the car from a friend and there is no owner
manual) or could it be a ground wire problem? I just bought a ne

Could someone please tell me (send me a picture!) where the heck is
the alarm connector in my E34 530i Touring? I took out the rear seat
bottom and looked for it, but couldn't find anything suitable.
AFAIK it should be a 12 pin female connector under the rear seat

I just did my own front brake job on a '95 525i. At 105k rotors had to go.
Worst part was breaking the carrier bolts loose. There appears to be some
shimmy in the front end and I can see why - apparently the rotors have to be
centered on the hub. Why would they have so much play? ...

Just got this car and the front passenger seat will not go forward. All the
other seat functions fine, not sure if it will go back becasue it is all the
way back.
Any suggestions on how to get to the problem? This is my first project on

I have a 92 325i. Last night, I stopped for gas. All was good. I started
out again and all seemed fine. About 4 miles down the road the Check
Engine light came on and the heat gauge needle went all the way to the pin.
I shut the car off and opened the hood. There was some steam ...

Please help me find user manual for BMW BAVARIA C REVERSE III.
Thx.

I have a 1994 740iL.  Can someone tell me what is the setpoint or what
causes the Aux Water Pump, Jet Heaters and Windshield defroster to turn on?
I am blowing fuse 9 and IHKA sends a signal to the water pump relay which
controls the water pump, jet heaters and windshield ...

Firstly, hello, just joined and this is my first post here. Nice group,
I certainly hope that some of you might be able to help me.
Here is my dillema. I am building myself a carpc, which I have got all
the components for. A Mini Itx P4 system alongside an 8" tm-868

I have a 2002 BMW 530i with ~104k miles. The car is in good condition,
but I am going on a long road-trip and wanted to get things checked out
beforehand. I recently noticed the brakes to be catching a little, so
am not too surprised by the recommendations below. Can anyone advise ...

I just bought a 2002 525i sport.  It's an amazing car, but after
driving it for longer than 30 minutes the driver's seat is just
uncomfortable.  I'm a bit on the big side (6' 2, 240 lbs).  I just
don't like the high sides on the seats.  The outside of my thighs get