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  • jeenyus
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    • Aug 2011
    • 2064

    #376
    Originally posted by rzerob
    Did the tires fix your vibration issue?
    The tires are def. the problem, but i haven't put my winters on yet. Oddly, the vibration or steering wheel shake has slowly gotten better, but it's not gone. This is why I'm thinking it's the tires, because it is speed dependent and sometimes isn't as bad. Like around 73mph it doesn't shake at all, but right over at 74mph we have vibration coming back.

    We just got snow, so it's officially time to swap over to snow tires. Probably next week i suppose.

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    • jeenyus
      R3VLimited
      • Aug 2011
      • 2064

      #377
      Went and took some pictures. Here is a cell phone shot, but we did get some proper shots with a proper camera. Coming soon.

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      • 2mAn
        SeƱior Mod
        • Aug 2010
        • 20177

        #378
        Originally posted by jeenyus
        Went and took some pictures. Here is a cell phone shot, but we did get some proper shots with a proper camera. Coming soon.

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        Oh yes! That is an awesome pic. Cant wait to see the rest!
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        • jeenyus
          R3VLimited
          • Aug 2011
          • 2064

          #379
          Originally posted by 2mAn
          Oh yes! That is an awesome pic. Cant wait to see the rest!
          Thanks man! Excited to share.

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          • jeenyus
            R3VLimited
            • Aug 2011
            • 2064

            #380
            Does anyone know wtf this is? RealOEM says it's an accelerator sensor. I'm unsure...

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            • jeenyus
              R3VLimited
              • Aug 2011
              • 2064

              #381
              Saw this. Thought you'd guys would like to see it. Looks like an Alpina 3.5 CSi. Pretty awesome car. Click image for larger version

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              • D.Martijn
                E30 Enthusiast
                • Sep 2016
                • 1022

                #382
                It's a mercury switch, some people call is a fifth ABS sensor.
                Has something to do with driving on ice if I recall correctly. I'm sure there is more info about this on the iX section
                1990 325iX Touring - November 2018 R3V Car Of The Month

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                • warden
                  Noobie
                  • Dec 2018
                  • 7

                  #383
                  Wow that is friggin beautiful!

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                  • jeenyus
                    R3VLimited
                    • Aug 2011
                    • 2064

                    #384
                    Originally posted by D.Martijn
                    It's a mercury switch, some people call is a fifth ABS sensor.
                    Has something to do with driving on ice if I recall correctly. I'm sure there is more info about this on the iX section
                    Interesting. That's good info man! Thank you

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                    • jeenyus
                      R3VLimited
                      • Aug 2011
                      • 2064

                      #385
                      Changed my OBC light today with the Garagistic LED swap. You'd think this would be a 20 min job, but alas it never is. Ended up removing the entire center console to get access to the lower left panel screw. It looks good though!

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                      • driftxsequence
                        Wrencher
                        • Apr 2015
                        • 203

                        #386
                        Originally posted by jeenyus
                        Does anyone know wtf this is? RealOEM says it's an accelerator sensor. I'm unsure...

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                        The IX had a slightly different ABS system including this sensor. If I remember correctly it was a sensor to detect wheel slip and use the ABS to attempt to slow those wheels from slipping. Pretty cool for it's time
                        325IX Build Thread
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                        • jeenyus
                          R3VLimited
                          • Aug 2011
                          • 2064

                          #387
                          Originally posted by driftxsequence
                          The IX had a slightly different ABS system including this sensor. If I remember correctly it was a sensor to detect wheel slip and use the ABS to attempt to slow those wheels from slipping. Pretty cool for it's time
                          There are so many things on this car that are impressive. The AWD feels better than my Audi.

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                          • nando
                            Moderator
                            • Nov 2003
                            • 34827

                            #388
                            Originally posted by driftxsequence
                            The IX had a slightly different ABS system including this sensor. If I remember correctly it was a sensor to detect wheel slip and use the ABS to attempt to slow those wheels from slipping. Pretty cool for it's time
                            It switches the ABS to an 'ice mode' (if the switch remains closed, but the brakes are being applied). It also can open the ICV under engine braking, so if you don't have the clutch in, and let off the gas, the wheels don't lock up. That's why the IX has two clutch switches (one for cruise control, one for ABS).
                            Build thread

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                            • jeenyus
                              R3VLimited
                              • Aug 2011
                              • 2064

                              #389
                              Originally posted by nando
                              It switches the ABS to an 'ice mode' (if the switch remains closed, but the brakes are being applied). It also can open the ICV under engine braking, so if you don't have the clutch in, and let off the gas, the wheels don't lock up. That's why the IX has two clutch switches (one for cruise control, one for ABS).
                              this is amazing information.

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                              • jeenyus
                                R3VLimited
                                • Aug 2011
                                • 2064

                                #390
                                I'm looking into getting an e91. Anyone have any points of advice on things to look for? It looks like a straight forward engine to me, but if anyone has any advice I'd be grateful.

                                Thank you.

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