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Forum: Electrical 06-22-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,095
Posted By stirlsilver
I've now sold the car and have a 05 120i. ...

I've now sold the car and have a 05 120i.

But yes, the port you mention under the hood is the diagnostics connector. You can buy an adaptor that will convert it into the standard OBD port if you...
Forum: Suspension 03-29-2010, 05:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,056
Posted By stirlsilver
Just to update this issue. I got given the...

Just to update this issue. I got given the contact details of a different place by one of the BMW dealers. Spoke to one of the guys there and I was told that even though the E36 318ti has E30 rear...
Forum: Suspension 03-24-2010, 09:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,056
Posted By stirlsilver
318ti Wheel Alignment - Shop used the wrong target values?

Hi all,
I just had the 318ti in at a tyre shop to get the wheels aligned, picked it up and they said all was fine, no adjustment was necessary.

Not that I was noticing anything wrong with the...
Forum: Knowledge Base 03-23-2010, 05:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,169
Posted By stirlsilver
Well, considering I am still running the stock...

Well, considering I am still running the stock head unit it sounds quite good. Although it is quite hard to do a comparison with this setup versus the original because I went for about a month...
Forum: Knowledge Base 03-14-2010, 12:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,169
Posted By stirlsilver
And that's it, all done: ...

And that's it, all done:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a16/stirlsilver/BMW%20Rear%20Speakers/14032010034.jpg
...
Forum: Knowledge Base 03-14-2010, 12:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,169
Posted By stirlsilver
Next came the gluing of the components, it is a...

Next came the gluing of the components, it is a good idea to key all components that are to be bonded with sand paper, PVC and the original mounting frames have quite a smooth surface finish which...
Forum: Knowledge Base 03-14-2010, 12:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,169
Posted By stirlsilver
5 1/4" replacement rear speakers

Ok, so one of my rear speakers had a blown voice coil, and I got sick of the rattling that occured on the lower frequencies.

Anyway I decided to do something about it, obviously it isn't really...
Forum: Engine 01-12-2009, 12:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,794
Posted By stirlsilver
Ok, I just looked up the price of a set of...

Ok, I just looked up the price of a set of ignition leads. USD125! That is almost AUD200! :eek: Is this the price the rest of you are paying for these leads or am I simply looking in the wrong places?
Forum: Engine 01-12-2009, 10:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,794
Posted By stirlsilver
Well, started off with the easy stuff. I pulled...

Well, started off with the easy stuff. I pulled out the plugs, and they seem perfectly healthy to me:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a16/stirlsilver/P120109_1854.jpg

I did find a bit of oil in...
Forum: Engine 01-08-2009, 10:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,794
Posted By stirlsilver
Well, I did a little bit of trouble shooting. I...

Well, I did a little bit of trouble shooting. I tried unplugging the vacuum line off the fuel regulator to see if it made any difference to the rpm fluctuation... And it didn't make any difference....
Forum: Engine 01-07-2009, 10:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,794
Posted By stirlsilver
Thanks for the input guys. Since this has been...

Thanks for the input guys. Since this has been brought back to life, you can ignore that error code that I mentioned in my first post. I cleared it and it hasn't come back so it was obviously a false...
Forum: Engine 01-07-2009, 12:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,794
Posted By stirlsilver
Cheers for the link, I had already been through...

Cheers for the link,
I had already been through that when I was in the process of buying the hardware and installing the software. Definitely some good info there!
Forum: Engine 01-07-2009, 10:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,794
Posted By stirlsilver
Righto, I found a USB to RS232 adaptor that works...

Righto, I found a USB to RS232 adaptor that works with Carsoft!

Unfortunately there isn't any marking on the case, and the box simply said USB to RS232 adaptor. However, when you plug it in, the...
Forum: Engine 11-27-2008, 10:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,794
Posted By stirlsilver
Cheers LP, I'll try persisting with the USB...

Cheers LP, I'll try persisting with the USB option a little more before resorting to using the PCMCIA card. I rather run a long USB cable than a long serial cable. What is the model number of the...
Forum: Engine 11-27-2008, 02:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,794
Posted By stirlsilver
Well, I got a USB to serial adaptor. HL-340......

Well, I got a USB to serial adaptor. HL-340... and it doesn't work. Returned it the next day. Going to have to find a different shop and try again!
Forum: Engine 11-19-2008, 11:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,794
Posted By stirlsilver
lpcapital, really appreciate your info. Thanks...

lpcapital, really appreciate your info. Thanks for your time in the response. Seems like you have played with the software a bit. It certainly does have its limitations but it certainly can be handy....
Forum: Australia and New Zealand 11-19-2008, 11:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,741
Posted By stirlsilver
I see you have leafs... painful when offroad eh? ...

I see you have leafs... painful when offroad eh?

I usually resort to running my tyres at 10psi when i'm off road to improve traction... and also make it a hell of a lot more comfortable!!!
Forum: Engine 11-19-2008, 03:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,794
Posted By stirlsilver
Thanks for your reply, it is interesting that you...

Thanks for your reply, it is interesting that you mention about erroneous readings. It's something I hadn't thought of yet. Although most of the other readings seem to be working as they should be....
Forum: Australia and New Zealand 11-18-2008, 11:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,741
Posted By stirlsilver
Thanks for the comments guys, The land rover is...

Thanks for the comments guys, The land rover is my first car and it's going to be a while yet before I get rid of it. It cops a beating when I take it off road and it keeps coming back!

I'm going...
Forum: Australia and New Zealand 11-18-2008, 08:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,741
Posted By stirlsilver
Aside from the 318ti, this is the other thing I drive.

I thought I would show you guys my other ride... 1981 Series 3 Stage 1 Land Rover.

When I got it:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a16/stirlsilver/103_0354.jpg

Now:...
Forum: Engine 11-18-2008, 08:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,794
Posted By stirlsilver
Some help to interpret some symptoms and carsoft readings

Hello everyone,
I'm suspecting there is a couple of problems here.

Ok so here goes.

The car overall drives great, with economy somwhere around 12.2km/l city driving. Thing is, I can feel some...
Forum: Australia and New Zealand 10-23-2008, 06:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,296
Posted By stirlsilver
One good thing to look for is it's service...

One good thing to look for is it's service history. If it's a full BMW service history then you can go to BMW and ask for a detailed print out of what has been done so far.

I bought my 1996 about...
Forum: eBay and Craig's list listings 10-23-2008, 06:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,131
Posted By stirlsilver
It's not so much that you can't compress the air...

It's not so much that you can't compress the air in the intake of an engine by using an electric motor. It's just that to a achieve any sort of decent pressure at a high flow rate requires a...
Forum: Lounge 10-02-2008, 06:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,896
Posted By stirlsilver
That thing looks like a machine. No doubt about...

That thing looks like a machine. No doubt about it being race spec! Where they could cut down on weight they did!
Forum: Electrical 09-30-2008, 11:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,095
Posted By stirlsilver
:shakefis: I had a very strong feeling that I was...

:shakefis: I had a very strong feeling that I was going to be told something like that... damn.

I'll have to try the flick the key to on and push the pedal in 5 times trick to see if I get...
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