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    ...fix damn near anything on your E30.

    Buy one of these:



    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/083...lance&n=283155

    I know that write-ups are a great resource. There are a lot of repairs made easier with new tips that people have discovered, and detailed articles on how to perform mods that the Bentley won't list. But for 99.9% of every repair that can or will need to be done on the car, the Bentley is where you need to look. Don't cheap out when it comes to repairing your car. Spend $40 on the single best tool you can have in your aresnal.

    #2
    tis true


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    -----Zen and the Art of e30 Maintenance - / - Zen TOC - / - Zen Summary

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      #3
      and to add to this, don't go out and buy the chilton or the hayne's because even though they're cheaper, they're "CHEAPER" if you know what I mean. Spend the extra 10 or 15 and get your money's worth.

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        #4
        true dat
        Originally posted by ebelements
        Also, for those who don't know, negative camber is the greatest thing since sliced bread(panera). Even tire wear is for city busses and the elderly.

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          #5
          The Bentley is like having this forum with every question you have already answered. And it's in the palm of your hand.
          Originally posted by cabriodster87
          "Honey? What color is this wire? Is it the same as that one? Are you sure? I don't believe it. OK, it works. Thank you sweetie."
          Originally posted by Kershaw
          i've got a boner and a desire to speed.

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            #6
            Originally posted by Mike325
            The Bentley is like having this forum with every question you have already answered. And it's in the palm of your hand.
            Or like e30tech, but in the Bentley's case, the answers are right.
            Current Cars
            2014 M235i
            2009 R56 Cooper S
            1998 M3
            1997 M3

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              #7
              Factory Service Manual FTW!!! Also, wiring troubleshooting book. Oh, and i have the FSM for the e28, e21, and e9, as well as r90s.

              EAD


              Originally posted by vlad
              Do you know anybody else who built that many bad ass E30s?

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                #8
                Originally posted by Joe318is
                Factory Service Manual FTW!!! Also, wiring troubleshooting book. Oh, and i have the FSM for the e28, e21, and e9, as well as r90s.

                EAD
                I saw an E30 FSM on ebay a few months back, ended up going for almost $300.

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                  #9
                  My pops picked it up back in 93 when he got his M3, and the e21 manuals back i the early 80's. I got the E9 manuals [3 of them] from a neighbor for FREE, and the e28 manual for 100 bucks.


                  Originally posted by vlad
                  Do you know anybody else who built that many bad ass E30s?

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Mike325
                    The Bentley is like having this forum with every question you have already answered. And it's in the palm of your hand.
                    True, including faults and errors.
                    E30 Euro-S50B30 Tracktoy
                    E30 M20B25 Drifttoy

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                      #11
                      I got a Chilton when I bought my car... but I need to go get a Bentley.

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                        #12
                        Another must:


                        Keith

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by DaveCN View Post
                          Or like e30tech, but in the Bentley's case, the answers are right.
                          lol

                          i have my gpas fsm sitting under my bed, its for e30s and i think hes got some of a 6series one here for his ex m6 (before my time wish i could have been there)
                          Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

                          Originally posted by TimKninja
                          Im more afraid of this thread turning into one of those classic R3v moments, where Pizza gets delivered.

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by JeffR116 View Post
                            I got a Chilton when I bought my car... but I need to go get a Bentley.
                            Chiltons suck. Friends that work on these cars is better, like you're lady friend's father or myself.:p
                            sigpicFormer professional wrench thrower.
                            Current:
                            1988 325is S52
                            Former:
                            2008 Sparkling Graphite M3 Sedan(victim of home ownership)
                            1988 M5
                            1996 328is

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                              #15
                              I'd Say AllData Does The Trick
                              First: 1984 318i
                              Second: 1987 325
                              Third: 1987 325is
                              Current: 1990 325i (Soon To Be 335i)

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