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Installing a 3.25 LSD
Eta-engined E30s came equipped with either a 2.79:1 or a 2.96:1 differential. Not many of them came with limited-slip differentials. For added acceleration, many Eta owners choose to swap in a 3.25:1 limited slip diff from an E28 533i or … Continue reading
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Installing an E36 steering rack
Parking my car one night a few months back, I heard a groaning from the engine compartment, followed by a large increase in steering effort. Getting out of the car, I discovered a nice big puddle of power steering fluid … Continue reading
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Changing transmission fluid
At the same time we replaced my exhaust, we changed my transmission fluid. I used LubroMoly gear oil for the change. The early Eta transmissions seem to be different from later E30 transmissions, as the drain and fill plugs were … Continue reading
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Installing a SuperSprint exhaust
Earlier this year, my stock exhaust developed a hole in it. As the year went by, the “sporty” sound became less and less enjoyable – especially after extended highway driving! In replacing the exhaust, I had several options: Replace with … Continue reading
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Replacing front kickpanel speakers
BMW factory speakers aren’t the best to begin with, and as they were over a decade old on my car, they were starting to buzz whenever the stereo sent them a low frequency. Looking through the Crutchfield catalog, I decided … Continue reading
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