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by Odometergears
Fri Feb 03, 2012 2:36 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: whats a good spring rate for coilovers?
Replies: 3
Views: 3157

Million dollar question. I could give you a starting point but then you have to adjust from there. Everything depends on everything. Weight, balance, shocks, tires, rims, swaybars... I'll give you my set up. Corner weights: 1018 LF 927 RF 3377 total 719 LR 711 RR 57.6% front 51.2% cross 51.4% left 4...
by Odometergears
Mon Sep 12, 2011 8:44 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Blinker & Brake Light issue
Replies: 4
Views: 2820

If you need a rely, I have a spare one. Just replaced mine and wasn't the problem. I had the wrong light bulbs in the turn signal cases.

Call me or email.


jeff
757-593-3478
by Odometergears
Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:54 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Coilovers on E12
Replies: 28
Views: 22288

Scott, Here are my corner weights: 1018 LF 927 RF 719 LR 711 RR Drive Weight: 150lbs (must have been Peter F) half tank of gas 35psi in tires 57.6% front 51.2% cross 51.4% left 48.5% right 3377lbs Total 42.3% rear If you re-valve the Bilsteins, tell them the info above or for your car preferably. I ...
by Odometergears
Mon Aug 29, 2011 11:42 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Coilovers on E12
Replies: 28
Views: 22288

Shouldn't be more than $600 total. Figure the springs, used, are about $100/set. Struts you already have. A friend with a mig welder, grinder and the kits that are sold almost everywhere. I bought new Eibachs but not necessary at all. I didn't want to hunt for used springs on the internet. I wanted ...
by Odometergears
Sun Aug 21, 2011 10:18 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Coilovers on E12
Replies: 28
Views: 22288

I ended up with 8 inch all around. 600's in front and 450's in rear. Feels a little stiffer but I am trying to find something that will not bottom out on the track and still be ok on the road for daily driving. I really don't think there is a great middle ground. I ended up using spacers on the fron...
by Odometergears
Sun Aug 07, 2011 9:43 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: the b34 search begins
Replies: 13
Views: 9449

If you are going turbo in the future, you want lower compression to start with. This means you want the B34 engine and head. As compared to the B35, you will be getting different pistons and valves with the B34. I'm using the M106 block from an E23 745 and a regular B34 head. I've got 14lbs of boost...
by Odometergears
Thu Jul 07, 2011 8:48 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: 76 530i..CYL Head is off due to blown gasket.Have questions.
Replies: 4
Views: 2689

No question. Bring the upper timing cover with the new head to the machine shop. Have them worked on in pairs. Get the proper thickness for the head gasket. When test fitting the head gasket, try it on BOTH the head and the block. Check VERY carefully for the coolant and oil passages. I was doing th...
by Odometergears
Mon Jun 13, 2011 8:34 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Radiator choice
Replies: 6
Views: 3699

You already answered yourself. Get a new E12 radiator.

jeff
by Odometergears
Sun May 01, 2011 6:43 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Unkown Wires
Replies: 6
Views: 3644

I'm going to throw a wild guess to the wild question, former cruise control option?

What year car?
by Odometergears
Mon Apr 04, 2011 10:46 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Need a sunroof part please!!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 2980

Thanks for showing the part. I was looking for the small part that goes under it. Adam has the part and it sending them to me. Thanks anyway.

Roof should be back on tomorrow afternoon.

Jeff
by Odometergears
Thu Mar 31, 2011 1:10 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Need a sunroof part please!!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 2980

Many thanks Adam. I new I would pull the panel and run into something I would need. At least I noticed I was missing a part. Please make sure it is the right hand side, passengers. If your not sure, I'll pay for both. Call me and I can give you my fedex account number for shipping. Thanks Jeff 757-5...
by Odometergears
Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:53 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Need a sunroof part please!!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 2980

Need a sunroof part please!!!!

Anyone out there have spare sunroof parts?????? I am missing one part in my assembly. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=3995&mospid=47163&btnr=54_0068&hg=54&fg=05 #22 GUIDE PLATE RIGHT 1 09/1976 54121857962 It is a small chrome part that sits underneath another chrome par...
by Odometergears
Tue Feb 22, 2011 10:35 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Coilovers on E12
Replies: 28
Views: 22288

Pete, Just got the car back from the rust surgeon. The eight inch springs left the front too high. I have seven inch springs I will be putting on shortly. That should give me another 1/2 inch down if we did our numbers right. Then i have to see if we bottom out. The wheel offset I have doesn't allow...
by Odometergears
Wed Feb 16, 2011 8:14 pm
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Coilovers on E12
Replies: 28
Views: 22288

It's back at the body shop for the yearly rust inspection. Kind of like the dentist. They are fixing a few holes in the underside and buffing out the paint for the up coming season. Will have it back at the end of next week. I got the 7 inch 450lbs springs for the front. I'll install those when I ge...
by Odometergears
Fri Feb 11, 2011 11:38 am
Forum: Tech Forum
Topic: Coilovers on E12
Replies: 28
Views: 22288

Coilovers on E12

I ran the coilovers for the past few days now that the snow has cleared. Unbelievable feel. Very smooth and comfortable. Of course, corners like it's on rails. I haven't been able to set up a skid track in a parking lot yet to see about real hard turns. Basic aggressive street driving so far. I'll h...