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bcrdukes · 05-30-2009, 07:47 PM

Hey folks,

After many years of being a Toyota and Alfa Romeo owner, I managed to take the dive and found myself an 89 325i sedan. The car is in pretty good condition aesthetically and mechanically but there are very little quirks about the car that I'd like to fix up.

I need to get a new sunroof crank of which I've found online from various BMW parts vendors but they're aftermarket. I would prefer OEM and Brian Jessel BMW in Burnaby quoted me $86. Ouch! I think I also need a new front bumper turn signal assembly as the wire where the contacts are for the bulbs, I think it broke. I haven't been able to take it out yet so I'm not sure. After many years of owning a Toyota and having good vendors sell parts at a discount, this BMW world is a whole new ball game to me.

Are there any shops you guys like to support locally or online for OEM parts? I live in Vancouver. Thanks and much appreciated!

bcrdukes

Shocka · 05-30-2009, 08:20 PM

Ive found affordable auto on spur road to be a great bimmer specific wrecker, i get the euro shop to do the work im not able/willing to do. ********* has a couple e30's getting parted out post a thread saying what you need or search the parts for sale etc.. Welcome

**Blackice** · 05-30-2009, 08:24 PM

Tim is tearing down a 318i next weekend.....

Shocka · 05-30-2009, 10:55 PM

There ya go, there is a great scene here for these cars you'll find out.

bcrdukes · 05-30-2009, 11:36 PM

Thanks guys.

Brian Jessel wanted $138 for the OEM rear view mirror (punch to the balls). I had to refuse. Are there any "club specific" discounts out there at particular shops?

**Blackice** · 05-30-2009, 11:48 PM

Originally Posted by bcrdukes

Thanks guys.

Brian Jessel wanted $138 for the OEM rear view mirror (punch to the balls). I had to refuse. Are there any "club specific" discounts out there at particular shops?

Ouch !

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Shocka · 05-31-2009, 02:10 AM

Ya, i go to bj for tiny things. All moving parts i usually get at the wrecker, or online. Once again the wrecker is invaluable. Its a great way also to see how things go together.

Eugene · 06-04-2009, 01:36 AM

Originally Posted by Blackice

Tim is tearing down a 318i next weekend.....

I am looking for a good condition LH control arm. Any idea if he has one?

Originally Posted by bcrdukes

Thanks guys.

Brian Jessel wanted $138 for the OEM rear view mirror (punch to the balls). I had to refuse. Are there any "club specific" discounts out there at particular shops?

If you need an interior rear view mirror you can have mine for free!

bcrdukes · 06-04-2009, 02:26 AM

^
Yes I do! Please and thanks!

Eugene · 06-04-2009, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by bcrdukes

^
Yes I do! Please and thanks!

PM me for details.

**Blackice** · 06-04-2009, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by Eugene

I am looking for a good condition LH control arm. Any idea if he has one?

Yes there will be a LH control arm available, after the coil overs are installed in Tim's 325i. Not sure of the condition, but I can let you know

Eugene · 06-04-2009, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by Blackice

Yes there will be a LH control arm available, after the coil overs are installed in Tim's 325i. Not sure of the condition, but I can let you know

Any idea when this is suppose to happen?

**Blackice** · 06-04-2009, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by Eugene

Any idea when this is suppose to happen?

The plan is to tear down Tim's 318i this weekend. But the control arm in question, is in Tim's 325 i. The plan is to swap the coil overs out of the 318i and drop it in to the 325i. Not sure if Tim's plans are to swap them out this weekend, or not.

Do you need the arm ASAP ?

Eugene · 06-04-2009, 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by Blackice

The plan is to tear down Tim's 318i this weekend. But the control arm in question, is in Tim's 325 i. The plan is to swap the coil overs out of the 318i and drop it in to the 325i. Not sure if Tim's plans are to swap them out this weekend, or not.

Do you need the arm ASAP ?

The control arm is what is stopping me from insuring the car. Luckily I have the 325i so I am mobile, but it doesn't have working A/C

So I really would like it ASAP so please let me know how it goes. Any idea on asking price if it is still in decent shape?

**Blackice** · 06-05-2009, 11:04 AM

Ok, I will let you know on the arm asap.

05-30-2009, 07:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
bcrdukes newbie Name: Mike Joined: May 2009 From: Vancouver Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	New BMW Owner - Where To Buy Parts? Hey folks, After many years of being a Toyota and Alfa Romeo owner, I managed to take the dive and found myself an 89 325i sedan. The car is in pretty good condition aesthetically and mechanically but there are very little quirks about the car that I'd like to fix up. I need to get a new sunroof crank of which I've found online from various BMW parts vendors but they're aftermarket. I would prefer OEM and Brian Jessel BMW in Burnaby quoted me $86. Ouch! I think I also need a new front bumper turn signal assembly as the wire where the contacts are for the bulbs, I think it broke. I haven't been able to take it out yet so I'm not sure. After many years of owning a Toyota and having good vendors sell parts at a discount, this BMW world is a whole new ball game to me. Are there any shops you guys like to support locally or online for OEM parts? I live in Vancouver. Thanks and much appreciated! bcrdukes

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Blackice Moderator Name: Dave Joined: Oct 2007 From: North Vancouver Posts: 1,088 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 43 47 Times in 46 Posts Blackice's pictures '91 BMW 318i '91 BMW 318IS	Tim is tearing down a 318i next weekend.....

05-30-2009, 10:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Shocka Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Vancouver Posts: 362 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 4 11 Times in 10 Posts	There ya go, there is a great scene here for these cars you'll find out.

05-30-2009, 11:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
bcrdukes newbie Name: Mike Joined: May 2009 From: Vancouver Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks guys. Brian Jessel wanted $138 for the OEM rear view mirror (punch to the balls). I had to refuse. Are there any "club specific" discounts out there at particular shops?

05-31-2009, 02:10 AM	#7 (permalink)
Shocka Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Vancouver Posts: 362 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 4 11 Times in 10 Posts	Ya, i go to bj for tiny things. All moving parts i usually get at the wrecker, or online. Once again the wrecker is invaluable. Its a great way also to see how things go together.

06-04-2009, 02:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
bcrdukes newbie Name: Mike Joined: May 2009 From: Vancouver Posts: 6 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	^ Yes I do! Please and thanks!

06-05-2009, 11:04 AM	#15 (permalink)
Blackice Moderator Name: Dave Joined: Oct 2007 From: North Vancouver Posts: 1,088 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 43 47 Times in 46 Posts Blackice's pictures '91 BMW 318i '91 BMW 318IS	Ok, I will let you know on the arm asap.

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