Tthoughs on this 325es

[devon.818]

OP research more.
i read the first few pages, i already think you are gonna spend money, regret something, and wish you knew about other stuff sooner.

why? after the 4th e30 you start to get the hang of.
lol.

good luck and search before posting.

now go tuck your bumper

[mbonanni]

OP research more.
i read the first few pages, i already think you are gonna spend money, regret something, and wish you knew about other stuff sooner.

elaborate please.

now go tuck your bumper

eventually

FWIW, I do, do research, but there is always mixed opinions about everything. It is hard to make choices.

[mbonanni]

I was reading that if you have a chip premium (91 octane) gas is required. Is this true? I didn't get any.paperwork or anything from the po regarding the chip so I am unsure.

[mbonanni]

So recently came into another problem.. Healdights stay on even when switch is off and key is off/out of the ignition.

I had to disconnect the battery last night and at school today.

[urbancynic]

So recently came into another problem.. Healdights stay on even when switch is off and key is off/out of the ignition.

I had to disconnect the battery last night and at school today.

Probably a bad relay. Had that on one but it was the fan, not the ac.

Also premium fuel is required with a chip.

[mbonanni]

Okay, thanks the on the heads up about the gas.

Also checking the relay tomorrow afterschool. Might have a buddy come over and help me check for a vac leak.

Also just ordered KYB's from blunt. Excited to get some new parts on.

Once I get all the little bugs out will come the mods ;)

[mbonanni]

KYB's will be getting here tomorrow. excited to get them on for better ride.

I do want to know if the e30 M3 springs add any drop to the car?

I want to lower the car (my dad thinks so also) and I figured it would be more efficient to put lowering springs on at the same time at the KYB's.

I use the car as a DD and want a nice smooth ride. Read a lot of people suggest M3 springs or H&R Sports.

What do you guys think?

Thanks

[CW325]

i would save up for coilovers. i got the bav auto springs and they ride comfortable and have an ok drop but i still want to go lower

[mbonanni]

I would like to do coilovers, but for right now it just is not even worth my time saving because I will be tempted to buy other things. Plus for coilovers I doubt KYB's will suffice so that will have me buying bilstein sports.

Just looking for a cheap drop atm ;)

[dahows]

I don't have experience with e30 m3 springs but have heard they give you a drop over stock; not sure how much.

[mbonanni]

So I have had the KYB;s for awhile now, have not had time to put them on yet..

Trying to figure out my idle problem. I was reading that the ICV is supposed to vibarte when car is running, and well the only vibration it has is from the motor running. Trying to source one for cheap to see if that is the problem..

Also, my coolant is full, but coolant check light goes on, guessing that just means the coolant level sensor is bad?

I NEED A TURN SIGNAL/HIGH BEAM STOCK text me if you have one to sell.

Just found out the wheels I have are Euroweaves, best part is.. they came with my car, and they are mint as hell.

[Vivek]

Also, my coolant is full, but coolant check light goes on, guessing that just means the coolant level sensor is bad?

Mine does this (sort of off and on) too, figured it was a 20 year old e30 thing.

[mbonanni]

Mine does this (sort of off and on) too, figured it was a 20 year old e30 thing.

Exactly what mine does. It will gone on while I'm just cruising or somethibg.

[mbonanni]

Well just got the turn signal switch i bought off a member. Unfortuneately they cut the wires instead of removing it with the connectors and all, which reallysucks because now I have to solder up like 10 wires and that leaves a lot of room for mistake.

Anyways, how do you remove the steering column panel/cover on the underside? I took the three screws out but it will not come loose form the part nearest the steering wheel.

Do I have to remove the steering wheel?

[mbonanni]

just put the KYB's on the rear.
Do e30's come with Bilstein from the factory cause the two rears I pulled off were bilstein, had black instead of blue shock covers