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by kyleabaker
Tue Nov 25, 2014 5:06 am
Forum: Downloads
Topic: e36 manual.
Replies: 4
Views: 9234

Re: e36 manual.

Hi mcc-mobile and welcome to BimmerMania! We're in the middle of an upgrade, so our downloads are offline temporarily while we work things out and make sure the downloads available are appropriate. In the meantime, I've located the manual you're looking for. Enjoy and do stick around! http://bimmerm...
by kyleabaker
Wed Sep 12, 2012 2:22 am
Forum: 3 Series (E36)
Topic: Drivers door lock won't turn to lock anymore
Replies: 0
Views: 10310

Drivers door lock won't turn to lock anymore

I recently had an issue with the lock on my drivers door where the key would turn to unlock, but absolutely refused to turn in the lock direction. I fiddled with the lock for a couple of days, but couldn't get it to turn at all. Solution I didn't have any WD-40 at the time, but I applied some direct...
by kyleabaker
Sun Nov 13, 2011 8:55 pm
Forum: News
Topic: 2011 November 13 - New BMW Wallpaper section!
Replies: 0
Views: 5150

2011 November 13 - New BMW Wallpaper section!

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by kyleabaker
Wed Dec 01, 2010 2:11 am
Forum: D.I.Y. Guides
Topic: DIY: Detailing 101: Common Question and Answers
Replies: 3
Views: 3784

DIY: Detailing 101: Common Question and Answers

Detailing 101: Common Question and Answers, What and Where to buy stuff + Technique Update - April 25 Removed vendor links from article. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Update - January 12, 2006 I've copied the updated version of Detailing 101 from another...
by kyleabaker
Fri Nov 05, 2010 10:26 pm
Forum: BMW News
Topic: BMW’s 75-MPG Plug-In Sports Car Is a Go
Replies: 0
Views: 1245

BMW’s 75-MPG Plug-In Sports Car Is a Go

http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/1779/96287899.jpg BMW says its first plug-in hybrid will be an an all-wheel-drive sports car that performs like an M6, and we’ll see it in 2013. The boys from Bavaria say the “overwhelming response” the Vision Efficient Dynamics concept received at the Frankfurt a...
by kyleabaker
Fri Nov 05, 2010 9:59 pm
Forum: BMW News
Topic: A trip into the past: Top Gear Video BMW 318i E36
Replies: 0
Views: 1240

A trip into the past: Top Gear Video BMW 318i E36

It’s time to look back again into the BMW history and the model we have chosen today is the BMW 318i – E36 chassis. We’re not only going to give you a summary of one of the most successful 3 Series every built by BMW, but also offer you an old school video from the famous auto TV show, Top Gear. An...
by kyleabaker
Fri Nov 05, 2010 7:47 pm
Forum: D.I.Y. Guides
Topic: DIY: E36 Old Rear Shocks to Bilstein Sports
Replies: 0
Views: 4149

DIY: E36 Old Rear Shocks to Bilstein Sports

Please do this at your own risk. I am not responsible if you break anything. End legal mumbo jumbo. Okay, to begin, this was performed on a 1993 318is, two doors, E36 with a Motorsport suspension from the factory, M42, automatic tranny, black on black, build date 01/1993. Your car may differ from m...
by kyleabaker
Fri Nov 05, 2010 7:35 pm
Forum: D.I.Y. Guides
Topic: DIY: E36 Old Struts to Bilstein Sport Struts
Replies: 0
Views: 4244

DIY: E36 Old Struts to Bilstein Sport Struts

Please do this at your own risk. I am not responsible if you break anything. End legal mumbo jumbo. Okay, to begin, this was performed on a 1993 318is, two doors, E36 with a Motorsport suspension from the factory, M42, automatic tranny, black on black, build date 01/1993. Your car may differ from m...
by kyleabaker
Fri Nov 05, 2010 7:21 pm
Forum: D.I.Y. Guides
Topic: DIY: E39/E36 Brake Pad Replacement
Replies: 0
Views: 4453

DIY: E39/E36 Brake Pad Replacement

Okay, to begin, this was performed on a 2000 528i, E39, automatic tranny, white on tan, build date 07/1999. This car's brakes are basically the same as the E36, at least it was on my E36, a 1993 318is, two doors, E36 with a Motorsport suspension from the factory, M42, automatic tranny, black on bla...
by kyleabaker
Fri Nov 05, 2010 7:07 pm
Forum: D.I.Y. Guides
Topic: DIY: E36 Replacing Instrument Cluster Lights
Replies: 0
Views: 4543

DIY: E36 Replacing Instrument Cluster Lights

Please do this at your own risk. I am not responsible if you break anything. End legal mumbo jumbo. Okay, so when I was replacing my blower resistor, my instrument cluster lights went out. Great. So, if you have a instrument cluster that looks like this: http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/6071/9939...
by kyleabaker
Fri Nov 05, 2010 6:58 pm
Forum: D.I.Y. Guides
Topic: DIY: E36 Removing The Headliner and Back Dash
Replies: 0
Views: 6024

DIY: E36 Removing The Headliner and Back Dash

Please do this at your own risk. I am not responsible if you break anything. End legal mumbo jumbo. Okay, so I am redoing almost my entire interior so expect a few more write-ups. Also, this is done on a 1993 318is, other E36's, ecspecially newer ones, might be differemt. If your headliner is saggy...
by kyleabaker
Fri Nov 05, 2010 6:28 pm
Forum: D.I.Y. Guides
Topic: DIY: E36 Replace Blower Resistor for Analog Climate Control
Replies: 0
Views: 4639

DIY: E36 Replace Blower Resistor for Analog Climate Control

Please do this at your own risk. I am not responsible if you break anything. End legal mumbo jumbo. Okay, if you have this kind of climate control: http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/883/84675808.jpg and it will only work on number 4, it is time to replace your blower resistor. This is not hard at ...
by kyleabaker
Fri Nov 05, 2010 6:02 pm
Forum: D.I.Y. Guides
Topic: DIY: E36 Door Panel Fix
Replies: 1
Views: 5618

DIY: E36 Door Panel Fix

This is a simple way to fix you sagging or lose door card. I spent about 10 min doing everything, the only catch is that you will need to let the adheasive cure or dry. Removal: The pannel is fastened by clips and screws, there are 2 screws tucked behind the handle on the arm rest, simply pop the c...
by kyleabaker
Thu Feb 11, 2010 2:47 pm
Forum: News
Topic: 2010 February 11 - Google Buzz and Twitter
Replies: 0
Views: 2730

2010 February 11 - Google Buzz and Twitter

BimmerMania.com is now on Google Buzz and Twitter! If you'd like to follow us, you can find us at:

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by kyleabaker
Thu Feb 11, 2010 2:34 pm
Forum: News
Topic: 2010 February 11 - Site-wide theme updates
Replies: 0
Views: 2806

2010 February 11 - Site-wide theme updates

As you may have already noticed, BimmerMania.com has recently received a major facelift. Most of the changes made were purely cosmetic and shouldn't interrupt your usual interaction with the site. However, if you are experiencing problems with the site, please contact us via the Contact page or here...