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  2. New Guy Looking For Help On 1991 318i Rear End

    in General Technical

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    Yes, my car is a 5-speed. While reading on line somewhere, it stated that 5-speed cars had open diffs and autos had limited slip. But I don't know if that is accurate. I honestly don't care what the gear ratio is, I just need to get out of the hole and one tire is not cutting it. I just need a cheap solution that will bolt in.

    The LSD was an option and available with either transmission. You have to be careful what you read online, not all of it is legit.

  6. My new 528IAT

    in Members BMWs

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    Are those your boats?  Also, looking good.  Any plans for some wheels? 

    :D

     

    No plans other than to clean up some of the rust an keep it running. I have to focus more on getting my 535 running. I have not worked on it much lately and am regretting it.

     

    It's going to be a whole new learning curve for me in respect to working on this beast. I am going to get a Bentley on it's way in a week or so. This manual is 2 volumes. Lots of good reading there  :)

  9. My new 528IAT

    in Members BMWs

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    Congrats! You're going to love having a wagon!

    I love it already!

     

    The last wagon I had was a 1978 Plymouth Volare.

     

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    I loved that car,  225 slant six (much like the BMW inline 6, strong and had some torque)

     

    I am going sport one of these cruising around tomorrow :)

     

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    On my way to Pick and Save  :cool:

  11. My new 528IAT

    in Members BMWs

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    Is this the one that was for sale in Menasha? I've seen one around, looked enthusiast-owned, but never had a chance to talk to the owner. Looks a lot nicer than a mini-van!

    I am not sure. I will ask him when I see him next. Engine bay is sweet clean and I have a pile of paperwork to go through yet (1 inch thick). When Todd bought it, he replaced the rear sub frame bushings and brakes all the way around (calipers,rotors and pads and other things). Very solid car and I am happy :)

  13. My new 528IAT

    in Members BMWs

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    Looks nice, the rust staining should clean up a good amount with some polishing.  I know because my Land Cruiser is white and very rusty, once a year it gets a polish and looks way better for a few months.

    There are a few areas that are bad but not even close to being through. I think with a little TLC it will look not to bad. Interior is very nice and that is what I sit in :)

  14. My new 528IAT

    in Members BMWs

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    Well I bit the bullet and got a new car to me. I have been working on this for the last few months and was able to pull it off. He did not want to sell right away and I needed funds. I bought it off a board member (TCD) and am very happy to say the least. 

    After all was said and done it was too dark to take decent pics. Here are a few that I took when I first thought about getting it.

     

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    I have had an E36, 1995 325i and this is totally more cool. I was looking at mini vans but this fit the bill perfect. It has 4 like new snow tires on it and 4 like new summer tires that come with it. 

     

    More pictures to come. 

     

     

  17. Happy Birthday mkoepp!!!

    in General Off-Topic

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    Thanks guys.

     

    The Big 50....

     

    Still feel like 30 (most of the time)

     

    It's better to be over the hill than buried under it.  

     

    I was hoping t have a car for tomorrow but the seta died today and would not start  :D . 

    I found out the the fuel pump has failed. Until today I could not figure it out because it would always start again. 

     

    I am having a few Franziskaner 's and a watching Friends on Netflix with BMW a History at my side :)

    I was hoping to have my new winter beater today but it will not happen until Monday. 

    I have the chance to work tomorrow and am taking it. Mixed feelings about that but money is money. 

  18. Cosmos Resurrection

    in Members BMWs

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    After I clean up the snow I am going to put it up on stands and start putting things back. I am not sure but I may need to source a later style rear sway bar and still need the exhaust repaired. ;

     

    I should have my e39 by next Saturday and hope to make it out to the races. 

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