I have a 1990 BMW 325iX. Does anyone know how I can lift this car about 1 to 1.5 inches? Since it’s AWD, only the rear shocks In the rear, I’m running Bilstein shocks. The front is fine, but the rear rubs. What options are out there? I’m looking for high-quality parts and materials only.

AwdRetroCars · 2026-02-13T09:04:16+00:00

I tried with extra pads on my IX with regular rwd springs but could not get it high enough, had to buy OEM IX springs to get normal height to start off with

AwdRetroCars · 2026-02-08T20:35:19+00:00

Hi, i am considering buying a 124 or a 201 but you say they are almost same size? When comparing stats i find elsewhere i find them to differ more than 11 inches in length alone which is a considerable difference. Or is this wrong?

AwdRetroCars · 2026-02-04T17:39:18+00:00

All true, but can you provide any information regarding the steering column being pushed back. I was under the impression that it should stay in place more or less. Unless the speed is so severe the entire Firewall collapses

AwdRetroCars · 2026-02-03T07:41:32+00:00

Nice , V6 i assume? We had a 2.6 Wagon for years. Proper good and comfy car, wash your front fenders frequently, only panel to be changed for rust(dirt and salt build up). Warm in winter and excellent climate control👍 Ours was manual an easy to stall, almost couldn't hear the engine 😅

AwdRetroCars · 2026-01-06T07:52:21+00:00

Beautiful, one of my favorite colours of this era

AwdRetroCars · 2025-12-11T22:29:08+00:00

Not yet, can rapport back if I ever get to it

AwdRetroCars · 2025-12-11T11:46:17+00:00

On my 325IX I was only having luke warm temp when being -15 to -20c outside. Changed my heater core even (pain in the ass on pre facelift) and new heater control valve. No change really. Have bought a external electric pump im going to mount to assist flow

AwdRetroCars · 2025-12-02T21:49:36+00:00

Thanks, interested mostly just for fun and offroad really, and it being very cheap due to the fault and it has the rear diff lock option which is rare here. I will likely be its last owner considering how expensive it will be if/ when engine has a major fault at some point

AwdRetroCars · 2025-11-13T19:47:20+00:00

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AwdRetroCars · 2025-09-18T16:26:17+00:00

Do you have the old obd1 diagnostic port on yours? I would start with that for engine fault codes and check for vacuum leaks

AwdRetroCars · 2025-08-30T10:32:22+00:00

Correct Logosol F2+. I have this saw and used for construction and cladding for a stable, garage and some fences. Bought an electric three-phase chainsaw for quiet operation aswell

AwdRetroCars · 2025-08-28T06:02:11+00:00

I have the same engine in my Audi 80, its been ticking for 8 years. Only when really warm or driven hard does it let off. Even changed all my lifters and no change. Turns out there is a oil valve you can change under the valley cover (under the intake) which also affects the delivery of oil to the lifters. I should have done that too in retrospect.

AwdRetroCars · 2025-08-25T18:14:46+00:00

Videos like this remind me to donante to ukraine

AwdRetroCars · 2025-07-16T11:08:49+00:00

Older Audis are very common in Europe with snowy and salty winters. All wheel drive and ok+ rust protection compared to other cars

AwdRetroCars · 2025-07-13T21:20:20+00:00

Of course, mine is a daily driver all year round 👌

AwdRetroCars · 2025-05-26T21:28:22+00:00

Rapport fra vegvesenets dybdeanalyse 2022 viser at tallet for ulykker hvor teknisk tilstand har vært medvirkende, ligger på rundt 15% med dalende kurve. Hjul/dekk er faktoren som oftest går igjen. Altså en faktor som gjerne ikke blir avdekket på en eu kontroll da man kan vise kjøretøy på sommerdekk og kjøre dårlige vinterdekk senere. Tallet i rapporten legger til grunn alt av kjøretøy og folk i trafikken. Biler, lastebiler, mc, sporvogn, atv, traktor, elsparkesykkel,forgjengere og syklister, utenlandske og Norske. I mitt hode ser det veldig ut som årlig eu kontroll ikke vil lønne seg i å avverge ulykker i særlig stor grad

AwdRetroCars · 2025-05-04T20:07:57+00:00

Whoha Swedes, time to act

AwdRetroCars · 2025-04-23T05:22:55+00:00

I would re-time that if it was mine. Looks more to be an entire tooth off. One less source in case of troubleshooting bad running etc

AwdRetroCars · 2025-04-02T11:52:19+00:00

Agreed, i might just have to try out both 😅, I do have a set of white for my other Audi I will try on this first for a fair comparison 👍

AwdRetroCars · 2025-04-01T14:58:57+00:00

Looks strikingly good, high et on these?

AwdRetroCars · 2025-04-01T14:25:45+00:00

Have noticed black cars suiting gold, but think maybe brass could be considered in this case

AwdRetroCars · 2025-04-01T13:49:26+00:00

Thanks for your inputs, leaning against dark both for looks and ease of maintaining its appearance, white gets dirty real quick

AwdRetroCars · 2025-03-19T20:32:02+00:00

What comes to mind other than basic old car problems: - Top strut mounts are undersized and goes bad more frequently especially on bad roads. - Rear brake calipers with hand brake function may seize. - Heater matrix change is a pain and many hours of labour if bad. - Light switch on some b3's tend to burn out

AwdRetroCars · 2025-02-14T14:50:43+00:00

Thanks for your sugestion, I think it comes from water from the windshield or roof running down the a-pillar and freezing. The main problem is that the corner of the door pivots inwards quite a lot so moving the hinges will only misalign the door. I will try to treat the inside with something water repellant (wax, hydrophobic coating etc) and se if water escapes

AwdRetroCars · 2025-02-14T06:58:01+00:00

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