PNW Chit Chat thread

[HarukoE30]

yup have one on my parts car could ship it to you if you cant find one local

Yeah I will keep that in mind, thanks Toes.

I have a lot

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[bwillem]

Looking for a 325i trunk emblem, anyone got on laying around?

[OldDrunkenSailor]

My coupe doesn't need its anymore. Currently at the shop in PDX.

[5Toes]

installed a new antenna mast today from antennamastsrus.com

For $20 shipped I was skeptical... but I installed it in 2 minutes and the finish quality is very good

[iansane]

installed a new antenna mast today from antennamastsrus.com

For $20 shipped I was skeptical... but I installed it in 2 minutes and the finish quality is very good

Is that a power one?

I just pulled the antenna from a parts car. It originally only moved an inch or so up and down. After a couple minutes with the graphite it slides up and down with ease. It's amazing, after not having a regular radio in my car for almost 3 years, I remembered listening to the radio is a real nice alternative to CDs and aux inputs.

[kid325e]

Ian, do you work at that Oreilly or just spend all your time there? ; )

[iansane]

Ha. Both, unfortunately.

[HarukoE30]

It's amazing how a silly ground connection can really f*ck with your whole day, but it's such a refreshing feeling hearing your car turn on again after an engine swap :up:

[5Toes]

Is that a power one?

I just pulled the antenna from a parts car. It originally only moved an inch or so up and down. After a couple minutes with the graphite it slides up and down with ease. It's amazing, after not having a regular radio in my car for almost 3 years, I remembered listening to the radio is a real nice alternative to CDs and aux inputs.

yes factory power antenna. Reception could be better going to look into it this coming week. Got the antenna from antennamastsrus.com - works great!

[kid325e]

Haruko,

My first E30 I bought for 375.00 - no start condition. Checked the ground cable from the block/oil pan to the frame and she started right up! Immediately did the water pump and TB afterwards. Grounds can creat a lot of issues, if i'm ever stumped at a runability issue I always try not to overlook the condition of the grounds. Glad you got it sorted!

[e30austin]

Gotta love easy fixes.

[the imitator]

Keep looking at Motec, pectel, and bosche standalones. god damn.
I want one soo bad, Im really contemplating which one I would want, and if I really want to go for it. If anyone has some leads on such units, please let me know

[moreoff]

my e30 was running great last night. all of a sudden this morning i turned her on. idled just fine, let the car warm up. but as soon as i started driving the engine started sputtering and studdering and had very low power. doing an oil change and cleaning the TPS.

any other tips on what else i should do/try if the above doesn't resolve the issue?

edit: 1990 325i

[e30josh]

Is it only a warm issue or under load issue? M20 still?

[5Toes]

Sounds like a engine coolant temp sensor?