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Not sure if there are any software developers around here... But figured I'd drop some interesting reads on Rust being used in vehicle ECUs (the programming language not the the rust we all dread). Was reading a blog post on a Rust based project and ended up on a blog post from thought works about Rust being used in automotive software. Safety critical code has been dominated by C/C++ for ages. It's refreshing to see Rust is something that could make it's way into automotive software (if you're fan of Rust already then you know why). I don't use Rust in my work but I've dabbled with it over the years for hobby embedded projects. When I have more free time I'm keen to contribute to Deno (which is Rust under the hood)... The name alone should mean it's the right language for cars 😜 Some more interesting reads if there are any other nerds out there: - Volvo software architect interview - Reddit thread - Uni students ECU diagnostics tool from a few years back (haven't looked at the code yet but sounds interesting)

Missed the factory part. Guess they wanna check it wasn't swapped to manual later.

Ha, I noticed that comment as well. You can tell it's manual just by looking at the photo where it shows the gear stick. And you'll find out whether it's manual pretty soon after your first test drive... If they can't tell that's a manual then they probably shouldn't be buying a 34 year old BMW.

Been sitting there for a while now. Haven't seen many of the E30s adjust price. They all seem to be willing to sit and wait.

This one's looks nice: https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/325i/listing/4765012644 When I first saw this I thought it was at 153k (but it's miles).

I'd love to have that kit if it's original though...

This thread saved me from going down a rabbit hole. Searched all around and found an E34 M5 thread where someone went into detail about how the pulse generator works. But like OP I found that my wire kit didn't have the cable 6 pulse generator. Thought previous owner had cut it off and hidden the connector away somewhere. Couldn't find it anywhere. What confused things more was my model and year of car on realoem showed the wires with the pulse generator (and I couldn't seem to find anything in the bentley manual about it). So I figured it was missing. After reading this I realise now it never came with my car (1987 E30). Figured I'd revive this in case someone else is searching the web for the same thing.

Price seems a bit steep but then again I have no idea on the E34 market (haven't been following them). I could only find 2 E34 540i/6 on trade me (the other I found is over 300kms, import and looks a little rough compared to the avus blue). Not sure what's a reasonable price (but I'll be following them now). If a good one comes up at the right time I'll be looking to get one. Was thinking of another E30 but E34 seems more practical as a daily (with kids). My wife would rather we get an electric but I'm trying to avoid that (because it'll be my daily and I want to enjoy the car I drive and work on). True. Hadn't actually thought of that.

If I wasn't putting money into my E30 right now I'd be keen as on this. Love the color. Manual as well. Just not the right timing for me... https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/540i/listing/4864235421

I've been considering a quickjack. Expensive but seems pretty convenient. Why would a trolly jack and jack stands be more beneficial in a confined garage? Quickjack doesn't look like it takes up much space (other than the hydraulic unit needs to go somewhere?).

I've just finished reading through this thread from the start (I'm looking at getting one of these in the next year or so as my daily). Stunned at how you have done all this work as a student. Takes a lot of passion for the project and maturity I didn't have when I was a student. All my spare money went on beers and I wouldn't have had the motivation to do something like this (on the side of study plus part-time work). To have done all as a uni student - mean. Car is sick. Hopefully you now have it off the street and in a private space. Look forward to seeing what comes next.

Replaced the battery and battery tray today in the boot ('87 E30 325i). After lifting out the original tray I noticed a plastic box underneath. Looking up what it is on realoem I found out it's the battery expansion tank. The hose on it wasn't connected to the previous battery and didn't have the elbow connector on the end of the hose either (https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=1112-EUR-07_1987_E30_BMW_325i&diagId=61_0684#61211377835). The replacement battery I got is an SLA. From what I understand after some searching is SLA's still vent, just not as frequently (and mostly when overcharged). Does this sound right? Should I order one of the elbow connectors and hook it up to the battery? I guess it's important for a battery in the boot (enclosed and not well vented in there)?

It is possible to remove google from your life (even if you're an android user). But it's not easy. Probably not worth it for most. I don't have a gmail account and when I needed to get apps from the google play store there were ways around having an account (I usually could find open source apps that weren't on the store that did the job for me most the time). I had unlocked my phone and installed lineage OS on it in order to have no gmail account and still have access to the google play store (while still being able to use critical apps like banking through work arounds). I still have an smart phone for being able to do bank transfers etc on the go (need multi factor authentication for banking these days - no way around it). I actually just use a dumb phone now and store my smart phone away until I need it.

Thanks. I noticed quite a few aftermarket parts on Schmiedmann as well. I'll get genuine parts from them and checkout FCP as well.

Nice to see you've started a thread. Ride looks slick. Where have you been getting your parts from?