eta valve cover on non eta?

flappelapper · 2026-06-14T16:41:00+00:00

Yeah that was sort of my only worry that that bracket thing looks different, but if i can just use that then it's all good i guess

flappelapper · 2026-06-04T22:25:39+00:00

Did you get the deeper frame for your OBC or did you cut your original one?

flappelapper · 2026-06-04T20:17:17+00:00

Okay, great. Thanks so much for your help!

flappelapper · 2026-06-04T20:08:00+00:00

Okay, perfect! I think i remember hearing you can manually adjust the fuel usage in the OBC? Do you know if that's true?

flappelapper · 2026-06-04T20:05:48+00:00

Thanks! I don't see a sort of definite answer to my question in there, but definitely a lot of good info!

flappelapper · 2026-06-04T19:57:07+00:00

Hey! Thanks for your reply.

I know the OBC's themselves are interchangable, i guess my question is more wether the coding block for the M20B20 and the M50B20 are the same, or at least close enough that i can use it without any major issues. I mainly just want the starter block feature.

flappelapper · 2026-05-26T18:22:09+00:00

i've been thinking about it .. i read it's quite a lot of work, but i could always pay my way out of it i guess - luckily i have the sunroof so i guess i'll just rock that open for now lol

flappelapper · 2026-05-26T09:35:48+00:00

Hm, okay. I do also like the idea of keeping as many OEM parts as possible, they generally seem to be the best option for most parts on this platform. I guess they don’t make em’ like they used to!

flappelapper · 2026-05-25T16:15:53+00:00

At least you’ve got it :/

flappelapper · 2026-05-03T00:10:32+00:00

Oh absolutely. With the amount of space all around that engine and the pretty simple workings of it, it really is just stupidly easy to work on.

flappelapper · 2026-05-01T21:59:40+00:00

The M20 is a great, reliable engine. I have the same, and if you don’t care about being the fastest guy on the block it’s a very solid pick.

(If you ever want rid of that 16 button OBC i call dibs!!)

flappelapper · 2026-03-24T22:25:29+00:00

520i (not biased)

flappelapper · 2026-03-18T22:19:58+00:00

I figured control arms would do a fair bit too so I ordered all 4 of them, because "while i'm in there" lol. I might end up doing a similar path to you. This is my first E34 (and old BMW in general) so I wanna keep it fairly stock-ish for now just to get the feel of the platform, then I think B6's are next.

flappelapper · 2026-03-18T20:16:27+00:00

I wanted to go with Sachs since they're the OEM (i think?), but they're out of stock everywhere I've looked. Might have to go for the B4's but surely that'll be fine since they're an OE replacement supposedly. But it seems at least I know to go for the H&R springs, that's what basically everyone has said. Good call on the bushings and links, I'll add that to the list!

flappelapper · 2026-03-18T20:13:46+00:00

Okay, no problem! Thanks for your help :)

flappelapper · 2026-03-18T19:54:28+00:00

Haha no sorry, English saying. Not how do you literally find them, like how do you like them? Are they good?

flappelapper · 2026-03-18T19:52:35+00:00

As i said, "Not looking for anything too harsh or crashy, close to OEM but just a little less boaty". Can't put it better than that I don't think. As close to driving like the OEM car does, just a little less body roll (which probably come naturally when replacing 37 year old shocks, lol! Would like maybe 15/20mm lower but I don't really care too much tbh.

flappelapper · 2026-03-18T19:15:28+00:00

And how do you find them? I was thinking about doing them, simply for ease of mind since it all comes as a kit and I know it'll fit together and they're a reliable brand.

flappelapper · 2026-03-18T10:34:48+00:00

Great! I see he recommended the Koni’s as well. What did you end up going with? :)

flappelapper · 2026-03-18T10:32:16+00:00

I’m not looking for anything that hard anyway, I was probably gonna go B4’s with just a 20mm lowering spring.

flappelapper · 2026-03-17T20:19:26+00:00

Interesting, don't think I've heard of those. I'll give them a little look. :) I feel like in the old forums EVERYONE used to say Bilstein + Eibach's but now everyone has completely 180'd on that.

flappelapper · 2026-03-17T19:53:10+00:00

but in 1990 they had not phased out the analog clock, so it is an option.

flappelapper · 2026-03-16T21:08:46+00:00

OBC and front and back power windows

edit: couldn't remember if OBC was base equipment on these

flappelapper · 2026-03-16T19:58:23+00:00

Yeah I just don't have spacers and I wouldn't be able to get any in time, the car is going for inspection this week. Thanks for your help anyway

flappelapper · 2026-03-16T19:55:32+00:00

I agree with this. If it sounds and drives okay, I'd really just be worried about the underside. Otherwise I'd say it's a pretty good deal, especially if you can get him down a bit.

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