(Part 2) Best products from r/E30

Hey I used a Japanese brand yellow lens paint. Stands up to heat and weather perfectly. Also goes on really clear but has a richer color than most other yellowed lens that I have seen. http://www.amazon.com/Yellow-Headlights-Lights-Corner-Bumper/dp/B005Y38S3E is where you can find it but I will say its a little pricey for a tiny can.

Bam. Awesome game plan. I live in the northeast. Would the 80 deg (C) t-stat be what I'm after given that we've now got snow on the ground? We don't have many 90 deg+ days here in the summer, though they do occur.

EDIT: Found this one on Amazon with high res pics. They are stamped with the temp. https://www.amazon.com/MAHLE-ORIGINAL-TX2780D-Thermostat-Insert/dp/B00DQ8NMZI/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1542578894&vehicle=1990-31-174-20--7-6-7-454-168-1-1---1-0&sr=1-1&ymm=1990%3Abmw%3A325is&keywords=thermostat

EDIT 2: 80 deg C is the OEM. I'll go with that.

Life expectancy is pretty limitless, what matters is how the transmission was maintained and used. Fluid changed at proper intervals, proper rev matching and use of the clutch.

Before you drop the transmission, try Liqui Moly, which has MoS2 (Molybdenum disulfide), mixed in with fresh transmission fluid. MoS2 completely resolved my major 2nd gear grind problems in the ZF transmission in my E36 M3.

https://www.amazon.com/Liqui-Moly-2019-Anti-Friction-Lubricant/dp/B00CPL8UPY
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molybdenum_disulfide

You really have nothing to lose at this point; changing fluid is cheap and easy to do. Who knows, it might fix your problem. Do note, that it took about ~50 miles for my grinding to resolve itself after swapping the fluid and adding the MoS2.

Maybe it's been discontinued as I can't find it on the website. The fitment was lackluster, but the price was good. I had to shave down the tabs that sit in the convertible top cover.

SiriusLED Super Bright 2835... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MRCK23E?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share bought these from amazon and as you can see from the main image, check light :-(

Hmmmm...If you know the name of the shop that did the work, they should keep records on the mileage. You could then call them and confirm that it indeed "has not been driven that much." I know dealerships will do this, but I'm not sure about small shops.

I truly doubt it's the belts, but I wouldn't discount it. The only thing I can think of that would make them slip is if there is oil or some other slippery fluid lining the entire inside portion of the belt, which you can easily look for.

http://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Lasergrip-1080-Non-contact-Thermometer/dp/B00DMI632G/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1453141132&sr=8-5&keywords=temperature+gun

$15, hold it as close as you can to the spot you're measuring. This will allow you to see if your sensors match the actual temperature.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KN0UOEE/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That is the one I use. Works great on dashes and seats too!

Not completely. You have to install rivnuts in the subframe and in the framerail. You have to install rivnuts in the subframe for any manufacturers x brace though. Using the e36 M3/z3 cross brace mounts on the frame rather than on the control arm bushing mounts for e30 specific ones.

I bought a rivnut installation tool for other projects so I already had one on hand. You can get cheap aluminum rivnuts from harbor freight, but I wouldn't recommend them. I'd go with steel ones.

This is the one I have:

https://www.amazon.com/Astro-1427-Hand-Rivet-Nut/dp/B004KLVJAA/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1501679923&sr=8-4&keywords=rivnut

And you'd want to get these (you need 4x M8 and 2x M12, IIRC) style rivnuts:

https://www.amazon.com/Hilitchi-150pcs-Plated-Threaded-Nutsert/dp/B01I3Y0ZHC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1501679923&sr=8-2&keywords=rivnut

lol I like it entirely too much. Here’s the new version, though.

Or, buy a tool designed for this.... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G4YUWMC/ref=psdc_14244461_t1_B075S1QC6R

There are cheaper ones, but a logic probe can provide power to any circuit to test them. Also an extremely useful tool for any electrical diagnostics.

The roof is probably going to just get totally replaced with a new one since a new one is only $480 on Amazon. There's also a few other less expensive ones on there too. I don't think it needs to be lowered any more than it is, especially since my next apartment complex has speedbumps that are just a bit bigger than normal :( Also, it rides PERFECTLY. I can throw it around a corner and it doesn't have any (feelable) body roll, and it just lets you guide it how you want, and I don't feel like I'm compressing my spine over bumps in the road.

I regret to inform you that I'd like to keep this car forever if at all possible. But hey, if you're ever in central Texas, hit me up and I'll take you for a spin :)

+BMW tire valve caps

+BMW keys

+Emblems

And my personal favorite, which I find to be a must-have: Bentley Manual

Also - Restoration Bible a handy read at the start of the journey but not enough detail to actually accomplish anything - as I've found out.

Well I have a gorilla grip torx set that's also for tamper proof bolts and I bought mine from osh. Here's a link of what it looks like: https://www.amazon.com/Bondhus-12632-GorillaGrip-Fold-up-T6-T25/dp/B000E7ZLHQ

i like this one better, it cheaper and it looks like it has more wrenches and deeper sockets but I'm no expert on tool sets. Review looks better though.

https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-STMT71654-201-Piece-Mechanics-Tool/dp/B009EMKMCG/ref=sr_1_3?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1519083300&sr=1-3&keywords=mechanic+tool+set

Definitely. And then if you want you could try a subtle sun strip or something on the front windshield.

Do they offer a similar product in light yellow/green?
Could this product work?

I'm going for this look: http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/uploads/monthly_11_2009/post-1699-1257057942.jpg

That’s a good call, thanks so much for letting me me know.

The PO filled me in on the details and can confirm that it starts with starter fluid.
Unfortunately, I broke the fuel sock off of the hanger currently in the car, so I would need one regardless.

Funnily enough I had already ordered a Bosch fuel pump.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BZJB7M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.KMDAbXCPM5WE

I’m assuming these are compatible with each other, but some reviews state the fuel hanger pipes are too close to the sender unit, which is what I’m hoping someone else here would know.

Use SEM trim paint. It's extremely easy to use and gives an OEM matte finish.
https://www.amazon.com/SEM-39143-Trim-Black-Aerosol/dp/B000EM019O