grubbanator asked:


The Harmon Kardon amplifier in my 2001 BMW 325i shorted out and I don’t want to spend the $1,000 at the dealer to replace it. I found a used Harmon Kardon amplifier from a 2001 BMW 330ci but am not sure it will work with my system. Any thoughts?

Evelyn

Abhisekkmr asked:


BMW is one of the finest car manufacturers of this world. BMW vehicles are famous for luxury, style and power. All these things can be find under one roof. The every inches of BMW vehicle are designed with perfection. When we see a BMW vehicle the first thing which comes in our mind is that someday I may get a chance to drive this vehicle. What if you will be told to give it a sportier look? What the first thing you will do? According to me the first thing which can be done is to change the headlights of the car.

Here in this article I am going to talk about BMW E36 headlights. We know that lighting system of any vehicle is the most important part of the vehicle with respect to safety of passengers. In lighting systems, there are many things which come such as headlights, tail lights, engine bay lights and interior body lights. Every lighting system has its own purpose. But out of all these which one is the most important? The most important part of lighting system is the headlights. Headlights serves as an eye of the vehicle and it is the most important part of the vehicle during the night drive. If you will search BMW E36 headlights then you will find different types of headlights in different styles and colors. At that time you will find many options such as black, smoked and chrome headlights. Some most popular BMW E36 headlights are:

- BMW E36 Headlights Corners Black 1992 – 1999 — $380 - $390.

- BMW E36 Headlights Corners Chrome 1992 – 1999 — $430 - $440.

- BMW E36 Angel Eyes Projector Headlights Set 1992 – 1999 — $260 - $270.

- BMW E36 Xenon Headlights CCFL Halo 1992 – 1999 — $670 - $680.

- BMW E36 Headlights Euro CCFL 1992 – 1999 — $330 - $340.

- BMW E36 4DR Headlights Corners Chrome 1992 – 1999 — $430 - $440.

All these aftermarket BMW E36 headlights are made up of fine materials. These headlights are designed to give you a good performance and a sporty look to your BMW E36 car. Just by changing the BMW E36 headlights you can change the whole overall look of your BMW E36. We know that headlights are installed in front of the car and the 80% of the front side look depends on the type of headlights used. If normal headlights are installed then you are going to ruin the overall look of your BMW E36. Some more aftermarket BMW E36 headlights in the market are:

- BMW E36 2DR Headlights Corners Chrome 1992-1999 — $430 - $440.

- BMW E36 2DR/4DR Euro Headlights 1992 – 1999 — $260 - $270.

- BMW E36 4PCS Xenon HID Chrome Angel Glass Headlights — $420 - $430.

- BMW E36 Angel Eyes Projector Headlights Set 1992 – 1997 — $260 - $270.

- BMW E36 4DR 1PC Chrome Headlights — $220 - $230.

Do you know that earlier or factory made BMW E36 headlights were made up of plastic and they do not have projector lens. That headlight gives horrible output and gets foggy easily. That headlight gets scratched also easily. And these aftermarket BMW E36 headlights are designed with advance technology and fine quality lens and materials due to which they offers high standard light output and they have long life also. One more reason behind buying an aftermarket BMW E36 headlight is that they are very much cheaper than the factory made BMW E36 headlights. Factory made headlights are expensive because in their price the advertising costs are also added. But in these aftermarket BMW E36 headlights these are not done and if you buy it from online dealers then you are going to save some more money.



Danielle

surfer2323 asked:


My 2003 BMW’s warranty is about to expire. Is it a good idea to purchase one of these contracts?

Jessica

Clinging to Guns and Religion asked:


I am looking at getting a 2000 323i BMW and was wondering how much the repairs would be, also how many miles would it last. i need a car that would last at least another 4 years will minimal repair costs.

Jacqueline

Evander Klum asked:


BMW, with its top of the line BMW performance chip did something more to its 5 Series it did not only redesign the Series but it also upgraded its interior. The Bavarian automobile automaker has sought the expertise of Johnson Controls, one of the world’s leading suppliers of automotive interior systems, electronics, and batteries.

Johnson Controls has provided the BMW 5 Series with a completely new developed door panels. It makes use of innovative machinery and process that enables it to apply for the first time a two-color foil to a single-component substrate made of natural fibers. This new process assures cost-effective production and high-quality finish.

At present the two-color components of automotive interiors are achieved by means of producing multiple parts before applied to one another. This process is not perfect and leaves seams and gaps visible plus it also makes it difficult in some cases to observe strict weight limitations although it is not that so with the BMW 5 Series.

The interior upgrades done on the BMW 5 Series have proven to be a challenge for engineers. It was likened to gift wrapping using an asymmetric object with striped gift wrap paper and making sure that the line would end up parallel and even along the edges. Aside from that, the film is stretched when it is applied on the substrate, which usually distorts the color demarcation line and when this happen additional effort is required to bring the film back to the color demarcation and the film to its proper alignment. In order to ensure a high-quality finish and harmonious overall effect, exacting tolerances must be observed especially where the two colors meet on the door panels.

Johnson Controls make use of a fully automated production process, tools, and machinery advances to ensure that the color demarcation lines stay within the exacting tolerances at all times.

BMW 5 Series in production at China

The BMW 5 Series that is currently in production at the Chinese BMW plant in Shenyang is also being fitted with the innovative door panels from Johnson Controls. The company will also supply the eight-inch display for the rear seat entertainment system for the long-wheelbase version of the BMW 5 Series that is also being produced in China. Johnson Controls will also provide the integrated HomeLink garage door opener worldwide as optional equipment.

About BMW

BMW is the abbreviation for Bayerische Motoren Werke, which when translated in English means Bavarian Motor Works. It is an independent German company and manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles. BMW is also the parent company of the MINI and Rolls-Royce car brands, and was previously the owner of Rover. The company’s slogan is “The Ultimate Driving Machine”.



Ellen

Tony Gee asked:


The BMW story starts way back in 1913 with the formation of the Rapp-Motorenwerke company by Karl Rapp. The firm were engaged in the production of aircraft engines from a former bicycle factory located near Munich. It was close to this plant that Gustav Otto established the Bayerische Flugzeugwerke AG aircraft factory and in 1922 these two organisations merged to form BMW. The letters stand for: Bayerische Motoren Werke.

In their early years BMW produced mainly aircraft engines, but also some motorcycle engines. In fact the BMW badge is supposed to resemble a spinning aircraft propeller. It wasn’t until 1928 when BMW bought a car factory at Eisenach/Thuringia that BMW began producing cars. Along with the factory they bought the licence to produce a small car called the Dixi. The first cars produced by BMW at the plant were badged BMW Dixi, but the word Dixi was soon dropped. They introduced a new model called the BMW 3/15 DA-2 and the success of this car enabled them to survive the great depression.

It was in 1936 that BMW introduced the type 328 roadster which quickly became the most successful sports car of the time. The 328, designed by Fritz Fiedler, featured a number of innovative features including a stylish, aerodynamic body shape. It used an inline 6-cylinder engine which gave the car excellent performance and it was renowned for its excellent handling. The type 328 roadster accumulated a number of prestigious wins on the racing circuit and was nominated as car of the century in 1999.

BMW’s involvement in aircraft engine production during WWII led to a 3 year ban on production at the end of the war. It wasn’t until 1949 that they were able to return to production which they did with the 250cc R24 motorcycle.

It was in 1951 that BMW introduced a spacious, 6-cylinder sedan called the 501. This was followed by the 502 which featured a lightweight alloy V8 engine. Later in the 1950s they began producing the BMW 507, a lightweight, V8 propelled sports car. This was the vehicle they hoped would revive the sporting success they’d achieved with the 328 roadster. But this wasn’t to be. They were losing money on every 507 that was produced and so production stopped in 1960.

Also during the 1950s BMW bought the design and manufacturing rights to the Isetta which was to become one of the most successful microcars in the post WWII years. It was a time when cheap, short distance transportation was much needed and the 2-seater, with an economical 250cc engine, fit the requirements nicely. Manufacturing rights for the Isetta were sold to various production companies around the world and these included the British Railways works in Brighton, UK.

The 1960s saw BMW enjoying a number of notable successes including the BMW 1500 which was a 1499cc, four cylinder touring sedan introduced in 1961. This was the first of the modern BMW sports sedans. They went on to produce a series of popular sedans including the famous BMW 2002. This was a 2-door sedan that had been based upon the 4-door 1600. The 2002 was to be the forerunner of the BMW 3 series and production of this successful model continued until 1976.

By the 1970s BMW had cemented their reputation as an innovative automobile manufacturing company. The 70s saw the introduction of the 3-tier sports sedan range consisting of the 3-series, 5-series and the 7-series. Between 1970 and 1993 BMW car production quadrupled and turnover increased by 1700%.

The 1990s, after 1994, saw BMW take ownership of the British Rover Group. This was not a successful venture and in 2000 BMW disposed of Rover.

Today’s ‘beemers’ have retained their highly prestigious reputation for quality and reliability. The company are taking steps to reduce the impact they and their motor cars have upon the environment so we can expect to see more innovative and exciting developments from the motor car company who have not only survived two world wars and a massive depression, but thrived.



Walter

jhnyblayze asked:


I have a 1997 BMW convertible that needs all of the speakers replaced. The rear speakers are components that have a tweeter and a 5 1/4″ woofer. I believe that the front speakers are the same. I need to know where I can get replacement components or whether or not I can replace them with aftermarket speakers. Any help and links would be appreciated. Thanks so much in advance.

Ralph

Baby Raptor asked:


while BMW is building factories here in the USA. And well they do build vastly better cars.

Glenda

Adam asked:


I believe that if the performance package is added then the cars horsepower should incease by 10. I would like to know how fast it is with the performane package as well as BMW’s automanual (tiptronic) transmision.

Timothy

lazyshark asked:


I have a 2006 bmw 325i. I decided to test my handbrake in a parking lot only to find that it didn’t work while moving. Is this a new safety feature, or does the handbrake need to be pulled really hard?

Melinda