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Tips and tricks from Ron Stygar:

Alarm

• Lets flash the hazard lights when arming or disarming the BMW alarm
• Lets M-Z3 Euro alarm like LED my '97 318ti
• Euro Alarm LED

Interior

• e36_euro_wiper_control_module
• Lets replace the micro filters in my '97 318ti
• Iluminated Shift Knob
• Lets BMW rubber trunk mat my 318ti & 328is
• Shift Knob Installation/Removal
• all_installing_fire_extinguisher
• e36_tissue_holder.
• all_fasten_down_floor_mats
• all_cigar_lighter_plug
• all_gummi_pflege
• e30_ac_switch_lamp
• e36_front_cupholder_ring
• e36_front_rubber_mats
• e36_garage_door_opener
• e36_glovebox_removal
• e36_m3_floor_mats
• e36_second_sunroof_switch
• e36_visor_sticker_removal
• VDO Gauge Installation Instructions:
  • Installing VDO gauges in a 328is from Ron Stygar
  • Installing VDO gauges, torque spec correction
  • Installing VDO gauges, 328is additional notes
  • Installing safety wire on the VDO sensors
  • Installing VDO gauges in a 318ti, Part 1 from Ron Stygar
  • Installing VDO gauges in a 318ti, Part 2 from Ron Stygar
  • Installing VDO gauges in a 318ti, Part 3 from Ron Stygar
  • Audio Oil Alert

Stereo

• all_radio_connector_from_crutchfield
• radio_removal_tool
• e36_328i_installing_cd_head_unit_and_shuffle_changer
• e36_hk_specs
• e36_hk_system_head_unit_replacement
• e36_318ti_cd_changer_bracket_part_number

Exterior

• Z3 Stoneguards
• Let's clear lens the E34, E36, E36/5(ti), E36/7(Z3), E38, and E46
• Landshark Decal Colors
• Bon Ami
• e36_fog_light_assemblies
• e36_318ti_installing_rear_spoiler
• all_spray_nine_availability
• all_new_rearview_mirror
• Installing Wide-angle Mirrors
• all_trunk_closer
• e36_318ti_changing_grill_to_m3_mesh_style
• e36_mud_flaps_install
• e36_318ti_side_molding_clips
• e36_318ti_sport_front_spoiler_lip
• e36_chrome_exhaust_tips
• e36_license_plate_mount
• e36_rear_wing_installation

Engine

M44
• M44 Cutaway drawing
• e36_97_ti_oil_change
M52
• M52 Cutaway drawing
• M52_ENGINE_BMW_TECH_REF_BULLETIN_117596
S52
• S52 Cutaway drawing
• Let's polish the oil filter cap
• M3 Oilcap
All
• Fan holding tool
• Radiator Flush
• Synthetic Oil Information
• Let's replace the spark plugs in my '97 318ti

Drivetrain

• Let's install a shortened from above Z3-M shift lever in a Z3-2.8
• Vertical off axis force of short shifter
• Short Shifter
  • Lets shorten the upper portion of the M-Z3 shift lever
  • e36_delrin_bushing_review
  • e36_remove_bitch_clip
  • Another tip for installing the short shifter
  • Lets bend a MZ3 short shifter to fit my 328is
  • e36_mz3_shift_lever_costs
  • shiftgc.gif
  • shiftg6.gif
  • shiftg5.gif
  • shiftg4.gif
  • shiftg3.gif
  • shiftn.gif
  • shifto.gif
  • shifto1.gif
  • circlip.gif
  • shiftm.gif
  • shiftm1.gif
  • shiftm2.gif
  • shiftm3.gif
  • si210194a.gif
  • shift2-2.gif
  • shift2-3.gif
  • shift2.gif
  • shift3-1.gif
  • shift3-2.gif
  • shift3.gif
  • shift4.gif
  • shift5.gif
  • shift6.gif
  • shift7.gif
  • shift8.gif
  • shift9.gif
  • shift9a.gif
  • shiftb.gif
  • shiftc.gif
  • shiftd.gif
  • shiftd1.gif
  • shiftd2.gif
  • shiftd3.gif
  • shiftd4.gif
  • shifte.gif
  • shiftf.gif
  • shiftg.gif
  • shiftg1.gif
  • shiftg2.gif
  • shifth.gif
  • shiftj.gif
  • shiftk.gif
  • shiftl.gif
• e36_change_manual_transmission_fluid
• all_clutch_stop_adjustment
• e36_318ti_change_rear_diff_fluid
• e36_final_drive_fluid_change

Suspension

• Wheel Lug Bolt Caps
• strutcap.gif
• e36_rons_xbrace_install
• all_alloy_wheel_balancing
• all_alloy_wheel_specs
• all_bmw_wheel_locks
• all_stuck_wheel_prevention
• all_wheel_lug_torque
• all_wheel_care

Brakes

• e36_changing_brake_pads

Electrical

• Lets remove the E36 headlight assembly
• PIAA Light Catalog
• Relay socket release tool
  • relsoc
  • relsoc1
• Lets ti trunk light switch my '96 328is
• all_service_interval_calculation.html
• all_mueller_electric_catalog
• Lets reset the service interval lights
• all_contact_pins
• all_wire_size
• all_trunk_lights
• E36 318ti Trunk Lights
• all_hella_relays
• all_lamp_catalogs.html
• cca_to_ah_conversion
• e30_idle_control_test
• e36_adding_rear_fogs
• e36_hardwiring_a_valentine_1
• e36 ti / 4 door engine compartment light
• e36 coupe and convertible engine compartment light

General

• Let's credit Jim
• all_wurth_catalog
• e46_1999_pricing
• all_vin_chart
• all_vin_chart2
• all_bmw_list_of_parts_groups
• all_bbs_wheel_catalog
• all_bmw_part_numbers
• all_bmwcca_decal
• all_kroil_penetrating_oil
• all_oe_vs_oem_parts

Manuals

• e36_328is_electrical_troubleshooting_manual
• all_bmw_micro_fiche_reader
• all_bmw_body_and_mech_parts_books
• all_electrical_troubleshooting_manual_part_numbers
• all_owners_manual.html
• all_suggested_retail_price_book
• e36_ti_manuals

Tools

• SK Tool Store, a good source for SK and some FACOM tools
• 6cyl M52 Oil Filter cover removal tool, 36mm Socket
• e36_jack_points
• Jacking with Jackplate
• Jacking Lowered Cars
• Jacking and Supporting your car
• Ron's Garage
• all_snap_on_tools
• Hunter Tire Machine
• all_jackstand_adapter
• all_angle_torque.html
• all_hydraulic_jack