Topic: DIY Repairs & Mods

ZF S5D-320Z 5-Speed Detent Pins

Article by: Vinci & mplazz Article applies to: all models with the ZF S5D 320Z 5-speed manual transmission. Introduction: This guide covers the process of replacing and updating the shift pins of the ZF S5D 320Z 5-speed manual transmission used in many of the BMW 6-cylinder models. This is a […]

E31 Seat Belt Repair

Article by: Gerry at PhoenixMotorsport Article applies to: all E31 BMW models. Here is a repair of the seat belt that some people find quite daunting. It is fairly straightforward and part 1 can be done by anyone with pretty basic tools. What I am going to show here, is […]

Rebuilding FTP Lights

Article by: Gerry at PhoenixMotorsport Article applies to: all E31 BMW models. Ok, so here we have another “How To” post, this time on those front Flash To Pass (FTP) lamps, or secondary main beams for us with Euro spec lamps. Normally, assembly is the opposite to the published stripping […]

Replacing EDC Shocks With Bilstein

Article by: Gerry at PhoenixMotorsport Article applies to: all BMW models equipped with EDC shocks. I will be demonstrating how to do what many say is not possible, and that fit Bilsteins to an EDC strut. Firstly, remove the front suspension leg and spring assembly just as any other E31 […]

Replacing EDC Shocks With Bilstein

Article by: Gerry at PhoenixMotorsport Article applies to: all BMW models equipped with EDC shocks. I will be demonstrating how to do what many say is not possible, and that fit Bilsteins to an EDC strut. Firstly, remove the front suspension leg and spring assembly just as any other E31 […]

Replacing EDC Shocks With Bilstein

Article by: Gerry at PhoenixMotorsport Article applies to: all BMW models equipped with EDC shocks. I will be demonstrating how to do what many say is not possible, and that fit Bilsteins to an EDC strut. Firstly, remove the front suspension leg and spring assembly just as any other E31 […]