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**retrokitty** · 07-06-2011, 12:39 PM

Hi there. I hope someone sees this message.

I did get some of the car fixed. I'll learn to post a pic in order to show you the wood in the bushings.... :P YIKES!

Anyway... I thought I would mention that the mechanic said that the random beeping is common and that often it's because of the key in the ignition - that the keys are too heavy and it confuses the ignition to think that there is no key in it, or something like that. Since, I have be taking my key off the key chain when it's in the ignition and I've had no beeping. I'm going on a long drive today so that will be more telling.

Also, my car has fat, four-spoke Pirelli wheels which I can't find anywhere on the net. They were an upgrade when the car was made (1990) and are 14" (says the mechanic who went mental for them).

I prefer basket weave and think that those are a bit prettier but my husband like these big fat ones. I'm just wondering which is more appropriate if/when we restore the car to original condition. Any thoughts? I'll try to get a pic of the wheels up too.

07-06-2011, 12:39 PM	#7
retrokitty Name: retrokitty Title: United Newb Status: Offline Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: British Columbia User not setup in Rate My Car. Click here to set it up. Your Ride: 1990 325i Convertible (also own a 1984 318i)	Hi there. I hope someone sees this message. I did get some of the car fixed. I'll learn to post a pic in order to show you the wood in the bushings.... :P YIKES! Anyway... I thought I would mention that the mechanic said that the random beeping is common and that often it's because of the key in the ignition - that the keys are too heavy and it confuses the ignition to think that there is no key in it, or something like that. Since, I have be taking my key off the key chain when it's in the ignition and I've had no beeping. I'm going on a long drive today so that will be more telling. Also, my car has fat, four-spoke Pirelli wheels which I can't find anywhere on the net. They were an upgrade when the car was made (1990) and are 14" (says the mechanic who went mental for them). I prefer basket weave and think that those are a bit prettier but my husband like these big fat ones. I'm just wondering which is more appropriate if/when we restore the car to original condition. Any thoughts? I'll try to get a pic of the wheels up too.