Topic: DIY Repairs & Mods

HID Headlight Upgrade

Article by: Johan Article applies to: most early BMW models (70’s through 90s). Problem: The lights on the E32 are more comparable to a tea light then a set of proper headlights. I think this car has the worst lighting I ever had on a car. The main cause of […]

E34 Clutch Stop

Article by: ImGreek Applies to: e32 and e34 5-speed models, possibly others. Quite a few others have made DIYs for a clutch stop, but I decided to make my own. The e32s and e34s, unlike the e36s and others, does not have a threaded hole on the floor for a […]

Headrest LCD Screen Installation

Article by: Roland Article applies to: all E24, E28, E32 and E34 models (others may be applicable). For my installation I used: A 5,8″ monitor from Autosonik. Autosonik uses the same TFT-panel as Alpine but in a slightly different housing making it less expensive as the original Alpine A sharp […]

Upper Control Arm Bushings

Article by: Sean Article applies to: all E32 and E34 models. Problem: typical problems are the infamous 80-100 km/h (50-60 mp/h) shimmy, strong vibrations during braking (not always, sometimes the braking goes well, it seems to depend on the steering wheel position). If you encounter any of these problems, suspect […]

Sway Bar Links

Article by: Johan Article applies to: all E32 and E34 models Problem: When you go over a bump and you hear a clunk sound coming from the front then you might want to replace the sway bar links. They are located on both sides of the front side stabilizer bar. […]