101 Performance Projects for Your BMW 3 Series 1982-2000 (Motorbooks Workshop)

101 Performance Projects for Your BMW 3 Series 1982-2000 (Motorbooks Workshop) | Wayne R. Dempsey | note E 36 only no e46 models (99 and 00 sedans) covered

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	101 Performance Projects for Your BMW 3 Series 1982-2000 (Motorbooks Workshop) Wayne R. Dempsey Motorbooks, 2006 - 272 pages average customer review:based on 11 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Since its introduction in 1975, the BMW 3-series has earned a reputation as one of the world?s greatest sports sedans. Unfortunately, it has also proven one of the more expensive to service and maintain. This book is dedicated to the legion of BMW 3-series owners who adore their cars and enjoy restoring, modifying, and maintaining them to perfection; its format allows more of these enthusiasts to get out into the garage and work on their BMWs?and in the process, to save a fortune.

Created with the weekend mechanic in mind, this extensively illustrated manual offers 101 projects that will help you modify, maintain, and enhance your BMW 3-series sports sedan. Focusing on the 1984?1999 E30 and E36 models, 101 Performance Projects for Your BMW 3-Series presents all the necessary information, covers all the pitfalls, and assesses all the costs associated with performing an expansive array of weekend projects.

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101 Performance Projects For Your BMW

This is best "workshop manual" I have used. By far the easiest to understand - love the coloured arrows.

note E 36 only no e46 models (99 and 00 sedans) covered

I certain it is a fine book but I carelessly bought soon after buying my 99 sedan and it is not covered.
the title really really needs to say 92 to 2000 E36 MODELS since that is the way everyone names the cars
That is my only complaint.

E30 Owners - This book is NOT for you.

I am restoring a 1990 E30 325iA Convertible. It's mostly mechanical stuff that needs replacing, so I thought this book would be a good companion. It's unfortunately not and I am retuning mine. This book is almost exclusively written for E36 projects. There si really only one project I can remember specifically written for the E30 ... timing belt repalcement. Control arm repair instructions initially look like they are for both models, but then again the E30 control arm mounting points are much more difficult to reach (passenger side) than those on the E36, so no help here either. If you know the 3-series, you know that the E30 and E36 are VERY different. The articles often indicate "For all years", but that is a long stretch in my view. Most projects and the tips and tricks mentioned are not applicable to the E30. All engine project pictures are for the E36 M50 VANOS engine and not for the E30 M20 six (except the tming belt project pictures). Interior shots and drive train photos are also all from the E36 ... no E30 help here either. I just did my brakes all around and there are significant differences.

I find this book not at all helpful for my E30. So be aware and informed about what you are buying. I personally think the title is very misleading. Don't get me wrong it is a great book ... but really only for the E36 owner. On top there is the very good "Bentley" repair manual specific to the E30 (available for other BMW models too!). No reason to get this book if you already have the Bentley. Or get the Bentley and you have a manual specific to the E30 and much more helpful. The author should call it what it is ... an E36 projects book.

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Not a great selection

This book had some useful tips on projects but the projects chosen were not the most interesting and, in my opinion, not that well explained. The manual is not very well edited. The author also acts like the E30 and the E36 are basically the same which they are not. This is a lazy excuse to simplify procedures and appeal to a wider range of BMW drivers.

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