random questions

[ethree]

I have a couple of issues I need help with:

1. My brake lining warning light comes on every once in a while, brake pads look okay as far as thickness is concerned, is this have anything to do with my failing SI board batteries?

2. What are the chances of finding a working heater valve at the JY? Is there any why to check them?

3. Am i supposed to wave or somehow acknowledge other e30 owners?

Thanks.

[StereoInstaller1]

3. Am i supposed to wave or somehow acknowledge other e30 owners?

Generally a "single finger wave" is sufficient

[sticksdaman]

every e30 driver ive ever encountered always looks at me like im a fuckin moron when i wave and smile so id say it depends on your area.

i remember driving with my dad in his '02 every time we'd see another '02 theyd blink the high beams or honk followed by a wave and a smile, and the occaisional conversation (traffic permitting)

[Tavern Gnome]

All the old school VW guys wave at me. I think v dub people wave at everyone though, fucking hippies. ;)

[ethree]

All the old school VW guys wave at me. I think v dub people wave at everyone though, fucking hippies. ;)

My GF drives a '69 beetle and everybody waves at that car, hippies old women whatever.

[Jordan]

All the old school VW guys wave at me. I think v dub people wave at everyone though, fucking hippies. ;)

I've had 10 times as many old school VW drivers nod/wave/etc at my old e30 then BMW drivers.

The only BMW driver that ever really followed me to talk just wanted to let me know something was wrong with my rear wheels because they were tilted in so much

He was driving a e46 323i I think.

[Jand3rson]

I've had 10 times as many old school VW drivers nod/wave/etc at my old e30 then BMW drivers.

Same. I RARELY get any nods from BMWs, unless they're other older modded ones. VW guys are ALWAYS waving and rubbernecking as I go past.

[bimmer8604]

I would just bypass the water valve. Even with my employee discount that i receive a new one would cost me over 100 bucks at the dealer, and I wouldn't really trust a used one. I bypassed mine and haven't had any problems. we have a split heater box so when you're at full cold none of the air has to pass through the heater core.

My brake lining light flickers,too but its and old sensor that I've reused a few times(im cheap) and plan on replacing them when I do brakes next.

I normally dont see any other modded e30's here in Tulsa, but I have recieved a few nods from newer BMW owners and plenty of chicks riding in their boy friends rice rockets...

kyle

[One21Two]

1. My brake lining warning light comes on every once in a while, brake pads look okay as far as thickness is concerned, is this have anything to do with my failing SI board batteries?

3. Am i supposed to wave or somehow acknowledge other e30 owners?

I had the same issue when I picked up my e30 with my "Brake Lining" lights on. I just replaced the pads and sensors and it went away. Chip in a couple of bucks to get some sensors hope it works for you too.

No one waves to me when im driving my e30 but I do get hit up by JDM Honda Civics from time to time.

[ethree]

I would just bypass the water valve. Even with my employee discount that i receive a new one would cost me over 100 bucks at the dealer, and I wouldn't really trust a used one. I bypassed mine and haven't had any problems. we have a split heater box so when you're at full cold none of the air has to pass through the heater core.

If I were to bypass it would the control just work like a switch? Full heat or non at all?

Thanks.

[bimmer8604]

no, you can still blend the air. theres a blend air flap that variably rotates allowing either 100% hot or 100% cold and any other combination in between.

kyle

[Raxe]

Rarely get any attention from BMW drivers I don't know unless, like most people said, they're also driving old modded ones. The VW and JDM guys are pretty nice though. Got a lot more attention in my beat up red e30 than in my fresh painted silver one. :\