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Refer to the August 2002 Roundel, Tech Talk, page 110.
"Lug-bolt torque for all BMWs has been revised by the factory. BMW-specified lug bolt torque for all models except the E53, E65 and E66 is now 120 +/- 10 Nm. For the E 53, E65 and E66, the BMW-specified lug bolt torque is 140 +/- 10 Nm."
Can anyone advise how useful you find the auto-dimming rear view mirrors ? Are they too dark ? Do you like the regular one, despite the glare ?
I am getting a 325xi with sport pkg instead of premium. -and was thinking of getting the auto-dimming mirrors installed. Would appreciate your feedback
thanks!
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So far the best offer i've got is $450 above invoice for 2005 325xi w/auto+sport+xenon.
I thinks its good.
Are bmw floor mats ALWAYS extra ?
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kyfdx
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As a rule, BMW (the manufacturer) does not recommend that you rotate your tires at all. That said, your 325xi has basically the same rubber on it that I had on my 1999 328i, and were I to do it all over again, I would rotate them. In fact, when I got my 530i, I did just that. Regarding balancing the wheels, it is possible that you may be able to get away with not balancing, however, in the words of the old sage, "It don't cost much, an' them thar ferrin thangs have REAL expensive suspension parts which can wear faster with even a minor (as in cannot be felt at the vehicle/seat of the pants interface) imbalance."
I just took mine to my friendly neighborhood BMW/Import Car repair shop and paid him to balance them.
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Shipo
I own a 2004 325i (owned it for about 6 months now) and I've noticed a little "quirk".
I live in the Northeast, and when I start the car up for the first time in the morning (or for the 1st time after a a few hours) the display on the radio/clock panel is almost unreadable. Slowly but surely (after about 10 minutes), some of the numbers start to creep back on the display - as if they are getting "warmed up". But before they get warmed up, looking at the display panel is like reading a fluorescent sign in the city that has a few of the letters burned out! (very frustrating). After about 15 minutes, all is fine. I'm wondering if this is a unique problem in cold weather areas, a fuse/electrical problem, or what. I'll definitely mention it on my first inspection, but I just don't know if the problem is worth taking my to the dealer for.
Any thoughts...anyone else experience this too?
Thanks.
Plus, after 35K on the same axles, I have to think they have very different wear patterns.. You might get some serious vibrations from switching now..
I have to ask again.. after 35K, aren't at least the rears totally worn out?
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kyfdx
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It is a fact that while the Sport Package tires that many of opt for are a while lot more fun than the standard All-Season rubber, said All-Season rubber will easily last two to three times longer.
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Just a pet-peeve that I don't think we should have to put up with...plus - it sure makes for one ugly display when you are driving.
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The list of services my dealership printed out for me is titled:
BMW of North America, LLC
2001 Models (except X5)
Sevice Maintenance Checklist
Are there other services needed when both the rear coil springs are replaced? Both the front struts and rear shocks of this '94 325i were replaced last year, so I think the shocks will still be fine. Just want some advice when I take my car to the mechanic next week for the job. Thanks.
The tranny thing is well known. First they replaced the trannies, then they did a software fix. now it's software or replacement based on severity, I think. Traced backed to trannies made for BMW by GM from memory.......
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Cramped In Tampa
http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/tips_pages/Drivers%20seat%20cl- - - - - - ip.htm
It was the end of Winter, so I put on the all-seasons and decided to deal with replacing the wheel in Fall. Well, Tire Rack has stopped selling this model and have switched to a similar model with a different finish. I really don't want to have 3 wheels with one finish and one with another.
Other than Ebay, does anyone know of a source for these wheels?
Thanks,
Hans
-Paul
just out of curiosity: how do you tell just from opening the hood if the engine is a 3.0 or 2.5? I once asked a mechanic this question and he couldn't tell me (may say alot about him). My 330i has no marking on the engine or the hood that I can find -- are there any particular characteristics endemic to the 3.0 I should look for?
-Paul
-Paul
Enter the last 2 letters and 5 digits of your VIN in the box. Your BMW will be identified down to the factory and line.
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If you look at mirror-side of the mirror (you know, like you are looking in the mirror..lol), there is a little dot.. kind of a hole, about 1/4" across.... that is the sensor.. I'm thinking you don't have the auto-dimming mirror, if you don't have the premium package.
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