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I have a Honda airbag recall (on an NZ new 09) that was notified in June 2015 - still no sign of anything concrete... so don't hold your breath!

I got abel smith radiators to make me one, and it's still OK (touch wood) 9 years later.... PS have been through about 4 level sensors though.

Style 39 staggers are the size you want and will fit. May be a bit hard to find though.

Maybe if we knew what "engine arms" are?

Love "ceiling might be wrong size". Just resize your roof then. :-) Seriously, with a vapour barrier, any insulation is going to be an improvement....

It is the absolute truth. I was working there on body jigs at the time. Not widely publicised for obvious reasons! I think the last month or so of production was fixed.

I've measured 4 - all the same. You? It does happen. All NZ built Mitsi Chariots had badly fitting tailgates because the roof panel was 10mm too far forwards. Sometimes it just isn't noticed.

Colin. Check out Elan. Europa, Elite....

I don't know if it's true, but I was told that the drivers side lean on an E36 was a factory body jig error that was never fixed. The E36s I've measured are all about 6-8mm down on that side.

I'm using motorsport springs and koni adjustables - have had them for 10 years and still good. Stocks are ultra expensive for konis, got mine from Demon Tweeks in the UK with springs for less than Stocks damper only price. Just checked DT's price - a set (without shipping etc.) is $891.38. If you want it to behave on the road and not ground out at the front all the time, keep to Msport springs. I have finally returned to the Chapman idea - soft springs and stiff dampers. Seems to work.

The 888s wil give you 1-1.5 secs a lap, but you really need to run stiffer dampers first

$50 + post?

I have a workng pump, but the level sensor is broken. Any use?

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I'm running the same sizes on my 328i, went from Re001s to PS3s. If you can sacrifice a little less dry grip, but get a better ride and better wet grip, go for the PS3s over the Re003s. Consumer have just done a test on 225/45/17s - worth a look. PS my son found 225/45/17 PS3s for $200 in Auckland a couple of months ago.

Just a thought - there were a few hybrid E36s produced in 1996 and you may have an OBDII ECM. Get it scanned to make sure...

Russell - I have some lower softer rears which you're willing to try - worked for me. PM me

Any of the sensors can start to malfunction when it gets hot. Clear the codes, drive it hot, scan again.

I drove a 218i a couple of days ago and that had a "Luxury" badge on the front wings. A bit tasteless, I thought...

You won't need to remove the valve cover. The tensioner is in the side of the front cover - it tensions the long chain from the crank to the cams, it's not the chain between the cams Buy a new spring and compare lengths. Mine was 5mm shorter than the new one.

A new timing chain tensioner spring and washer cost me $11 from the dealer (!) It's a 5 minute job. Worth trying first.

No Worries. Mine have never looked that shiny

If those front springs are plated - especially chromed - I'd run away and hide. They are not stock, don't use them as the plating can cause embrittling and stress raisers.

The most successful buys that I've had have beem imports - but I do go for the best available (and pay for it). I've now had my E36 328 coupe for 10 years - and the biggest problems were what was done by the importers for compliance - e.g. Indian (GAR) brake pads and discs. You know it's a problem when the ABS won't work and there is more metal on the wheels than brake dust... Other than that, rear wheel bearings (because of staggered wheels?) and then standard E36 replacement items. Get it checked before you buy it, if they say " We've never seen one this good" then go for it. Added to that the imports generally have no paint faults (concrete roads in Japan) Like everybody said, it's down to condition. Now there is a 3 month warranty on every car from a dealer you don't have to take it for a 100km blast to check the head gasket!

Is the box Jatco or ZF?