BMW Car Club Forum http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum This is an XML content feed of; BMW Car Club Forum : Last 10 Posts Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:31:25 +0000 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:51:17 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 8.03 30 www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp BMW Car Club Forum http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum/forum_images/club_logo.gif http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum E21 : e21 blog http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5419&PID=32447#32447 Author: Mark Brown
Subject: e21 blog
Posted: 10 Mar 2010 at 9:51am

Well having recovered from the shock of $30 becoming $123 with postage, I finally got round to fitting the nice new steering rack mounting bushes. The transformation is marked to say the least. I've always preferred the ''feel'' from non PAS e21's and there is even more in the way of feel since fitting these new, firmer bushes. I know they were expensive but they were worth it.
I am trying to obtain a UK supplier should anyone else be interested in a pair to improve the steering of their own e21?

Now I am usually pretty good when it comes to basic maintenance and safety checks but I got a shock yesterday. I last checked my tyres about 4 weeks ago and there was nothing that stood out. However, yesterday I saw this...



I'm lucky to have spotted it before the Police or worse than that, before a blow out or accident. Anyway, I'm off out to get some fresh boots and I'll be checking weekly from now on.]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:51:17 +0000 http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5419&PID=32447#32447 3-series : Suspension High on One Side!!! http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5471&PID=32445#32445 Author: cdub
Subject: Suspension High on One Side!!!
Posted: 10 Mar 2010 at 8:09am

Thanks for the reply Douglas, it's just the front left that sits high. Car feels and drives fine. ]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:09:13 +0000 http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5471&PID=32445#32445 BMW news : New FWD model below 1 Series? http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5508&PID=32444#32444 Author: dteagles
Subject: New FWD model below 1 Series?
Posted: 10 Mar 2010 at 7:57am

Report: BMW working on new FWD model below 1 Series




Rumors of a front-wheel drive model to slot in below the 1 Series have been circulating for some time, with the most recent report coming last October. Now, Autocar has confirmed with BMW's chairman, Norbert Reithofe, that an all-new model is coming from the automaker, designed to compete with the recently introduced Audi A1 and built atop the next generation Mini's platform.

However, the unsurprising introduction of a new premium sub-compact won't just be limited to BMW – Reithofer told Autocar that, "We will be extending the BMW and Mini brands into the small car segment with new models and variants." The exec also took pains to differentiate the new Bimmer from the upcoming Mega City EV, saying that this new model is being developed for both front- and all-wheel drive applications, and that the new urban runabout is a separate endeavor.

Combined with the next Mini, due out as early as 2013, the automaker wants to become more than a bit player in the compact class, and in order to keep volumes of scale in check, the new FWD BMW is likely to be built alongside its Mini counterpart in Oxford.

Plans for a revamped 1 Series are also in the works, but the automaker hasn't determined whether the next 1er will be rear- or front-wheel drive. Regardless, the introduction of BMW's first FWD model signals a significant shift, but as long as the brand's patented driving dynamics are present and accounted for, it's hardly the end of the world.]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:57:48 +0000 http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5508&PID=32444#32444 Event Photos : Donnington Sun 7th March http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5505&PID=32443#32443 Author: Nick Wright
Subject: Donnington Sun 7th March
Posted: 10 Mar 2010 at 7:35am

Thanks Bern,
Nick]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:35:11 +0000 http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5505&PID=32443#32443 General Forum : tyre brands http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5481&PID=32442#32442 Author: Grigory
Subject: tyre brands
Posted: 10 Mar 2010 at 1:06am

I have second set of FK452 at rear. yes they do ~25k and yes they are good all around in summer dry or wet.

But as summer tyres they don't work in snow at least in mountains - tested last year September in Swiss Alps at 2k meters. After they were filled with snow there wasn't any magic from good summer doughnuts - and only snow chains were able to help :).

BTW - having second set of alloys with Nokian for winter usage I have to say it's not just safer, but cheaper as well as your rubber has seasonal vacation to rest. ]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:06:21 +0000 http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5481&PID=32442#32442 E30 : 1983 323i http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5507&PID=32440#32440 Author: richardbaxter
Subject: 1983 323i
Posted: 10 Mar 2010 at 12:05am

Can anyone help me with the valve clearances - i.e. what they should be?]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:05:03 +0000 http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5507&PID=32440#32440 E21 : E21 35th Anniversary Event http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5207&PID=32438#32438 Author: drjim
Subject: E21 35th Anniversary Event
Posted: 09 Mar 2010 at 11:10pm

All a bit odd really.

There are loads of E21 owners in the UK, most hang out on Jeroens forum.

 I have a baur mid resto - may be working in a month or two, plus the famous track slug (ex Nick Wright) I have had 3 other e21's, a green 1977 320 when I lived in Australia, a 316 that got scrapped and a 1983 316 that is somewhere in the Manchester area having been sold on by the guy I sold it to. I quite like the things.

I tried to contact the E21 register man about 4 years ago, got no reply.

Someone claiming to be him popped up recently, but has gone quiet again.

He wanted to buy some wheels I have, but I haven't managed to sort the tyre removal yet, so haven't been able to sort that deal. My fault.

Last I heard he was going on holiday for a week, but that was last year i think.

I'll gladly find a way to bring my track e21 to a show - if Nick does Harewood to coincide with Croft again that's guaranteed, going to Gaydon is a bit far, I may end up taking a scruffy track car to Tatton if Jeff will have it. But could the e21 register LEADER please come back out of the woodwork. It's an important anniversary and it needs something to happen.

Jim
]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:10:59 +0000 http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5207&PID=32438#32438 Western Region : Urgent 5 Series Cars Wanted http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5493&PID=32437#32437 Author: steveH
Subject: Urgent 5 Series Cars Wanted
Posted: 09 Mar 2010 at 11:09pm

Have you posted on 5 series register??]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:09:11 +0000 http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5493&PID=32437#32437 North East Region : Tyne Tees Monthly Meeting 3rd March http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5470&PID=32436#32436 Author: steveH
Subject: Tyne Tees Monthly Meeting 3rd March
Posted: 09 Mar 2010 at 11:07pm

Well done Mick and your crew. Its great to see your efforts and enthusiasm being rewarded and numbers should now grow given the weather must surely begin to get warmer from now on. See you all soon.
steveH
]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:07:12 +0000 http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5470&PID=32436#32436 General Forum : Hi all http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5506&PID=32435#32435 Author: dteagles
Subject: Hi all
Posted: 09 Mar 2010 at 9:36pm

Welcome Andy

Edited by dteagles - Yesterday at 9:36pm]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:36:24 +0000 http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5506&PID=32435#32435