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Hi All, Just recently I noticed a sound coming at regular interval whenever the air con is on and I step on the accelerator. This sound is like a rotary mechanical kind of sound (Not sure if I described it properly) The sound does not come when i switch off the air con and it does not come...

Re: Violent Steering Problem I had checked my chassis and there does not seem to be signs of rubbing. The vibrations are only when i turn left at 70-90km/h but when i turn right, it does not vibrate at all. It also does not vibrate when i turn left at less than 60km/h.

Hi Everybody, Can anyone shed some light on a steering problem I have with my E36? The steering wheel encounters quite large vibrations when I am turning left at around 70 - 90 km/hr. I had changed the steering rack a few months ago but that did not solve the problem. At all other times...

Re: Living Beyond 100 Hi Everybody, Firstly I have to apologise for hijacking this thread as I am unable to post new thread. Can anyone shed some light on a steering problem I have with my E36? The steering wheel encounters quite large vibrations when I am turning left at around 70 -...

Hi All, My ride is an E36 325i, recently the signal lights do not switch on immediately when the handle is moved up or down. Sometimes nothing happens for a few seconds then the signal turns on and works as per normal. At other times, there is a rapid clicking sound but no lights then the...

Hi Bros, My E36 has 2 issues and hopefully can get some valuable opinions on identifying the problem. First the oil change message lights up just below the RPM gauge but it goes out after a few seconds. I am using synthetic oil and only ran 4000 km after the last oil change. I read that...

Re: Need help on car starting problem The thing is my car had been towed to the workshop 3 times already for this problem and they said they cant find the problem coz the problem is intermittent. They are a reputable workshop and recommended on this forum thus I am really concern about this...

Hi Bros, Need your kind advice as my E36 325i mysteriously is unable to start. Before towing, AAS mechanic checked the battery and it is operational. The cranking sound is still normal but the car will not start. AAS recommended to change the fuel pump which I did but this same situation...

Hi all bros, Need your advice on whether 17" rims used for F20 116i can fit into E36 1991 325i? Thanks in advance :)

Hi Bros, I am looking to upgrade my E36 brakes to a newer brake kit i.e. from newer bmw brakes not BBK such as stoptech or brembo, can anyone advise me which models will be compatible? Such as E46 or E90? Eng Soon doesnt seem to have stock for complete brake changeover parts, anywhere I...

Re: Shock absorbers Hi Seniors, My E36 325i E36 is fitted with 17" rims Style 236 rims to accommodate my big brake kit and the tires are align with the fenders. Currently there is only approximately 10mm clearance between the tires and the fenders which causes the tires to rub against the...

Re: Coil or Stock Currently I am also facing the problem when going over humps with 4 people in the car and a full trunk, my rear wheels are scraping my fenders. Can I just get stiffer springs? Or must I get aftermarket coil overs complete with springs?

Re: Coil or Stock Hi Bros, Is the standard stock coil over for 3 series adjustable?

Re: BMW rims So far I am using this set of rims but when I went for servicing, the guy told me that 1 of my rims dented. As I have a BBK in the front, I am worried about changing rims. Since the current rims is 8" x 17", does that mean that I can change to any rims as long as its 8" x 17"...

Re: BMW rims Any idea what is the offset?

Hi Bros, Any one of you know the offset for this attached BMW rims? Anywhere I can buy used BMW rims from? Thanks!

Re: Need advice on coolant and washer fluid Thanks RVT, Regarding my washer fluid check light coming on even when the washer fluid tank is full, do you have any advice?

Hi Bros, My ride is a E36 325i. The top up coolant message came on, can please advise me where and how I can top up my coolant tank? Lastly the top up washer fluid message came on and I filled the washer fluid tank with water to the brim but the check light is still on, any advice on...

Re: Dashboard Meters Twitching Are there any other telltale signs of the battery? Because even while driving at night with headlights and all, everything is fine except the meters. Is it possible of some diodes problem after the AC current from the alternator?

Re: Dashboard Meters Twitching Hi LimPeh, This problem has existed for at least 2 - 3 months and the car is functioning as it should be. Just out of curiosity, how does the battery cause my meters to swing left and back to normal? Thanks!