bunch of questions need help asap!

[toxik iroc]

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I have a few questions, mabe you can help me get them answerd

1. can H.I,D’S be installed on a 535I 1989 bwm? If so what would it take to do this? How much would this cost? What brands/parts should I look for?

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2. Is it possible to switch the light set up that is on the car now{ the two speaperate lights } for the newer style lights like on the m3{ I think} if im imstaken the headlights im talking about are the one unit that is inclosed

3.In the glove box there is a rechargable flash light. My question is if it is plugged in and in the on possition should it be lit up? Or does it only turn on when it is unplugged? What can be the causes of the flashlight not working? Besides the bulb.

4. The left windshield washer nozzle(where the water sprays out from) on the drivers side of the hood, is clogged. It only trickles out when the button is pushed,and does not reach the window. How do I unclogg it, So it works proporly?

5. I what more horse power and torque, I don’t have a lot of money, any cheap mods that I can do to get some more power out of this car? Any mods you can do for free? If so any tricks you guys know of?

6. where is a good place to get parts for bwm’s? For OEM and performance parts with my american car I just go to summitracing but ive no clue where to go for a bwm so please shed some light.

7. what are some good fog lights to upgrade to?
Hope this is better
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thanks for the help

[James]

I know this is the Internet, but please write in sentences. It gives me a headache trying to decipher what you are attempting to say.

I'll make you a deal: if you re-write your post with proper grammar I will thoroughly answer every question.

[toxik iroc]

hey man
First off, im sorry for all the grammar issues.
hope this is better

[cornercarver]

I'll chime in on a couple... HID's and cheap shouldn't be in the same sentence. Its more expensive. See if you can get an all in one package deal through ebay on the lights including bulbs.

Regarding the flashlight. Its probably the battery. Open it up and take it to radio shack or somewhere and see if you can replace it, or look for a new one on, again ebay.

Cheapest bang for the buck? I have a V8, so its a little harder for my car, but I would assume chip is the most bang for the buck. Air filter setup, exhaust, maybe underdrive pulley's. Lop off your Cat ( I dont endorse that) I have also heard of changing out the mass air for a 540i unit. The Search button on yahoo with the words "cheap bmw upgrades" should net you a wealth of information. Then there is always NOS. Better be careful with that and your engine though.

Bavauto, BMP, Turner, in your case, Ebay probably. Nothing is really "cheap" on BMW's.

[toxik iroc]

thank you for the info

So H.I.D's aren't cheap, but how much are they around?
what brand air filter to get ? or are you talking about a cold air kit or somthing of that sort.
what would changing out the mass air unit do ?
im staying away from nitrous. i want constant power....superchargers and tubos are outa the budget.

the flashlight is a rechargable unit meaning no batteries needed
lol i know nothing about these bmw's......

[James]

Originally Posted by toxik iroc

thank you for the info

So H.I.D's aren't cheap, but how much are they around?
what brand air filter to get ? or are you talking about a cold air kit or somthing of that sort.
what would changing out the mass air unit do ?
im staying away from nitrous. i want constant power....superchargers and tubos are outa the budget.

the flashlight is a rechargable unit meaning no batteries needed
lol i know nothing about these bmw's......

HIDs can cost anywhere from 200 for knockoffs to 600+ for pricier kits. Check out HID XENON CONVERSION KIT 3000K 4300K 6000K 6500K 8000K or Welcome To Xenonking.

Air filter can be either a drop-in filter that fits in the stock airbox, or an aftermarket intake such as: East Coast Induction System :: Intake Systems :: E39 5 Series Intake System (97-00) 528

Changing the mass air will allow for more air to enter the engine and is typically calibrated with engine reprogramming. Not many companies make this part for BMW's - mine is from Dinan, but for the six cylinder motors you should be able to use an HFM from a 540 as they come stock with larger HFMs.

The flashlight is rechargeable, but since the vehicles are older, the battery may not be holding its charge. These batteries are soldered in, and require a little surgery to replace.

[cornercarver]

Just beat me to the bunch, James. I wasnt sure if I was going to answer the flashlight thing. I have heard the Mass air works great with the reprogramming, but a custom tune may cost a little.

[toxik iroc]

what is e39?
thanks for the help with the flash light.
i dont know if that intake system would work for me,ive got a 535i 1989 and not a 97-00
how much is this mass air flow sensor. where could i get it? wouldnt just disconecting the batt for aboput 20mins make the comp reprogram its self?

[James]

E39 refers to the BMW Chassis code. The engine in the '89 535i is known as an M30 - which refers to the BMW engine code. When you are searching for engine modifications, you should search for M30 mods, as this engine was used in numerous other BMWs as well.

As far as intakes go, the one made by Turbo Charging Dynamics looks pretty good. I would search out a used one in good condition and save yourself some money over the $225.00 retail price:



I'll have to do some more search regarding swapping out the mass air-flow on your vehicle.

Since it's an OBD1 vehicle, you are in luck. You will be able to purchase a chip instead of getting more expensive engine reprogramming. Conforti makes excellent OBD1 chips, and you can read the details here: M30 Chip Just like the Intake, I would search for a used version. Typically there are different ECU models for each vehicle, and you have to make sure yours matches the one of the vehicle you are buying it from.

[toxik iroc]

Awsome, thanksfor the help! are these intakes commonly found for sale and used? how much do they go for used?

keep me updated on the mass air swap info please.

[racer535]

The best place to get the MAF mod is from Miller Performance Their is only $500 compared to the rest which are closer to $1k. This generally give you about 10-15hp and I believe it includes a chip. Theirs is actually cheaper than the used one I'm selling. (Although mine allows you to adjust the air/fuel mixture on the fly).
The drop in filter is the cheapest, but doesn't do much(5hp). Same with the CAI. The stock intake sits next to the exhaust manifold, so unless you have a really good heat sheild, it actually causes a lose in power. Good luck finding a used one, I rarely see any.
Exhaust mods only yeild a better sound. My car lost power when I went to the exhaust/intake combo, until I got a chip. The engine needs back pressure to create its torque and without it, its a slug.
A chip helps a lot, but you'll have to use 91+ octane gas, all the time. EAT/D'Silva and Jim Comforti make the best M30 chips. It takes about 20minutes to pull the old chip and install the new one, if you know what your doing.
Nothing's cheap on a BMW for mods. The best bet for used E34 parts is bimmer.info or bimmerforums.com (the 2 biggest E34 online groups)
MAF-$500
Intake-$200
Chip-$150 used to $250 new
Exhaust $700

Realistically, if you engine is in good shape, the next cheapest thing for power is a stage 1 turbo. THe best bang for the dollar. I had a streetable M30 built as NA tune and only got 210rwhp (160-170rwhp stock) for over $6000 spent. Stage 1 turbo will give you 250rwhp easily.

[toxik iroc]

wow, all this stuff is awsome thanks fdor the help. how much does the tubo cost? with the turbo wouldnt i need intercooler and all that?

[racer535]

Stage 1 non-intercooled = $3850
Stage 2 intercooled = $5500
Although you always need to figure on more than that to get the job done. Its never cheap, but totally worth it.
TCD
The M30 has a low 9:1 compression ratio, so you can boost it a good deal before needing an intercooler.
FI is a great upgrade for this engine and really makes the car come alive.