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Affordable steel E30 Key blanks (PN 51211900892 for E12,E21,E23,E24,E28,E30)

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November 23, 2023

The biggest issue in north america is that most non-dealer replacement keys for the E12,E21,E23,E24,E28 and E30 are made of brass. Over time this brass gets weakened and ends up breaking off in the lock or ignition. In Europe, there are brands like the Silca HU50AP that are made of steel. Even with shipping,...
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VDO and Motometer E30 SI board Capacitor electronics and batteries (lithium battery board)

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October 18, 2023

To replace the batteries and capacitors on a lithium battery E30 SI board you will need: Two CR14250SE-FT batteries Three 100uF/16v axial capacitors One 10uF/16v radial capacitor One 47uF/16v radial capacitor When mounting the batteries, depending on production date, the double feet may be wider than original; this can be overcome by folding in...
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Modernized E30 Digitized Air Flow Meter (M20 AFM)

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August 29, 2023

Many E30 owners don’t realize that the airflow meter in their cars is a wear item. Though it has a wear profile with an exceptionally long use and time horizon, one that hasn’t been seen for decades, many E30s have now reached the point where their AFMs are beginning to fail. To determine the...
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BMW Radio CM5905 and CM5907 Alpine Radio Code Jumpers

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August 29, 2023

It only takes 2 screws to remove the bottom panel of a CM5905 or CM5907 Radio. There you will find the code jumpers; these jumpers, based on how they are soldered determine the radio code. Note where the jumpers are numbers 1-6 and 1-8 for each model of radio. Solder the CM5905 jumpers like...
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E30 V-belt drive belt tightening by Torque Spec

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August 29, 2023

Few individuals have a v-belt tension gauge, but it’s important to understand that proper tightness can be achieved using torque specifications. The recommended torque is 7-8Nm. However, many tend to overtighten. Before adjusting the star bolt, ensure that the component you’re adjusting (be it the PS pump, Alternator, or AC) is loose and can...
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Original E30 German Accessories Catalogue with Special Equipment Pricing

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August 23, 2023

  SONDERAUSSTATTUNG Preis in DM ohne 14% MwSt. Preis in DM inkl. 14% MwSt. LIMOUSINE CABRIO TOURING 316i 318i 318is 320i 325i 325iX 324d 324td 320i 325i 318i 320i 325i 325iX 324td M3 x: Sonderausstattung      o: Serie Airbag für Fahrer 1.359,65 1.550,- x x x x x x x x x x x x...
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E30 Koni vs Bilstein Shocks: Everything you need to know

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August 8, 2023

If you’ve been around the E30 scene, you’ll know that H&R/Bilstein has been the default recommendation for a long time. But you’ll also notice that many people note that they are running Koni yellows. The Koni yellow sports are rebound adjustable, and this adjustability is what most people focus on. There is so much...
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E30 Aux Cassette Adapter Radio Auto-reverse Flip Flopping Fix (Flipping from side 1 to side 2)

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July 28, 2023

Most(98%+) of cassette aux adapters are made with internal gears that engage the auto reverse function with a rubber wheel. When using one of these adapters, you may notice that your radio keeps flip flopping from side 1 to side 2.   In some vehicles simply removing this mechanism will solve for the issue...
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Reinforce your E30 Manual Pedal box; its none optional.

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May 19, 2023

There are only two types of E30 owners; those who have cracked pedal boxes and those who will at some point have a cracked pedal box. If not bad enough, most don’t even realize their pedal box is already cracked and only discover it when knock on effects occur. The problem is that the...
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Expanding trunk space with spare tire tray in an E30 (Euroweaves)

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April 19, 2023

The E30 never came with a storage tray for the spare tire. The trend started with the E36 forward. The good news is, if you are running 15″ Euroweaves; PN 71111092276 (E36/E46) fits perfectly.
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