Hello All, I just bought a 95 325is. It only has 74k miles on it. It's black on black and it has the 5 speed standard transmission. I bought it from the orig owner. I'm very happy. It's my 4th E36!
Question 1: It needs new pads and rotors. I'm considering drilled and/or slotted rotors as they are "supposed to be better" and they are very visible through the rims. Any suggestions on the rotors and pads? Good brands of both, etc.
Question 2: It's got the standard E36 door panel vinyl separation problems. Has anyone found a good and dependable method for fixing them? Or is it easier to just have a interior shop re-cover them when they do my headliner and pillar covers?
Question 3: The AC compressor is noisy and the interior fan motor makes a moaning / moo-ing noise. (I'll pause here so you can quit laughing.) Is there any hidden problem with a compressor swap? I've done them before and I'm glad it's easily accessible from the bottom of the car. I'm guessing the filter in the cabin may be partially blocked causing the "moo-ing". Any input? (Please keep the cow jokes to a minimum.)
Question 4: Factory Alarm / Remote unlocking Module. Is it worth it or should I just have a good aftermarket alarm wired into the car?
That's about all I can think of for now.
Thanks, Wayne K.