Forum: Electrical 08-12-2019, 10:28 PM |
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Forum: General Chit Chat 08-02-2019, 08:52 PM |
Replies: 1 Views: 16,638 My lemon. My "Overheating...again" thread reflects the recent woes of my cooling system on Drover. Here's the deal. When I bought it at 152k in need of a starter on June 6, I figured it would make for an ok... |
Forum: Engine 08-02-2019, 01:40 PM |
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Forum: Site Feedback 08-01-2019, 01:21 PM |
Replies: 51 Views: 150,143 This might be a really temporary solution, but... This might be a really temporary solution, but Discord (originally used for gaming communities) is being used to create all kinds of forums. The drawback is not being able to create new threads, but... |
Forum: Lounge 07-29-2019, 03:22 PM |
Replies: 354 Views: 172,034 Mine is named Drover, after the... Mine is named Drover, after the not-very-brilliant stubtail assistant mutt in Hank the Cowdog. Hilarious stories if you listen to the audios read by the author. |
Forum: Engine 07-29-2019, 03:04 PM |
Replies: 2 Views: 5,979 Overheating. Again. 96 m44 318ti. Replaced the expansion tank with a Behr unit. It immediately leaked at the seal, so embarking on a 500 mile trip, I had to add a quart of water every 100 miles. Also discovered a... |
Forum: Lounge 07-06-2019, 03:28 PM |
Replies: 4 Views: 5,188 Why so much hate for compacts? I'm puzzling something out here. We all love our cars but we're all also aware that they're some of the most unappreciated BMWs in history...though I'm sure the new FWD 2 series will take that cake... |
Forum: Engine 07-06-2019, 02:54 PM |
Replies: 2 Views: 2,358 Holset hx50...it'll make 600 horsepower for 2... Holset hx50...it'll make 600 horsepower for 2 seconds! Seriously, these engines aren't going to make too much beyond 250whp without major engine work. If this is your first car, I would focus on... |
Forum: Induction 07-01-2019, 09:10 PM |
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Forum: Induction 07-01-2019, 06:33 PM |
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Forum: Induction 06-29-2019, 04:05 PM |
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Forum: Induction 06-28-2019, 06:07 PM |
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Forum: Cars for Sale 06-27-2019, 01:05 PM |
Replies: 7 Views: 36,786 I've seen a whole lot less enthusiast-oriented... I've seen a whole lot less enthusiast-oriented cars on there. I wonder if it's too far from stock? But then I've seen some seriously modified cars on there. I didn't know they hand-picked their... |
Forum: Induction 06-26-2019, 03:06 PM |
Replies: 144 Views: 402,368 Just educated myself a bit on the SC14. Pretty... Just educated myself a bit on the SC14. Pretty excited to see where this goes. The clutch that lets you switch it on and off is especially appealing to me. 300 crank would be terrific! Hopefully... |
Forum: Electrical 06-26-2019, 12:56 PM |
Replies: 11 Views: 4,551 Well, it all came down to a case of the monkey... Well, it all came down to a case of the monkey turning the wrench (welp, that's me). The nut that attaches the heavy red cable as well as a black ground cable to the new starter was backing off and... |
Forum: Induction 06-24-2019, 08:27 PM |
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Forum: Electrical 06-24-2019, 02:29 PM |
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Forum: Electrical 06-24-2019, 02:13 PM |
Replies: 11 Views: 4,551 I was charged $25 for the rebuild. Tested... I was charged $25 for the rebuild. Tested my theory about the ground straps by hooking a jumper cable between the alternator body and the negative battery terminal. Still nothing but clicks... |
Forum: Electrical 06-22-2019, 12:20 AM |
Replies: 11 Views: 4,551 UPDATE: perplexed. Click no start. Got my fixed alternator back, installed it again, started the car, alternator not charging. Hmm. I previously trickle charged the battery while I was waiting by the way. Then I try restarting the... |
Forum: Lounge 06-18-2019, 05:00 PM |
Replies: 46 Views: 45,157 I guess a small explanation on my approach to... I guess a small explanation on my approach to builds is that I obsess over how I can maximize on my build on a budget. I OBSESS OVER IT. I spend hours a day educating myself and reading up on... |
Forum: Lounge 06-14-2019, 06:33 PM |
Replies: 46 Views: 45,157 Just checked out your build, I love it! I have... Just checked out your build, I love it! I have virtually identical black powdercoated style 5s that I just switched from my e28 to the new (to me) Montreal Blue ti (01/96). A few questions! Is... |
Forum: Electrical 06-14-2019, 03:25 PM |
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Forum: Electrical 06-10-2019, 03:48 PM |
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