Informative BMW Links
What's the difference between a BMW 540i and an M540i? What's the difference between a US 3.6L M5 and a Euro 3.8L M5? What's the difference between a US 540i sport and a Canadian M540i? To get a better handle on why a 1995 Euro M5 is quite a special car as compared to a US 540i sport and a Canadian ///M540i, check out the following site at: http://www.kindel.com/BMW/m540_info.htm or click here. Do you need more information, try this link.
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What is a BMW Evo I, Evo II and Sport Evo e30 M3? I can get a convertible factory built e30 M3? What's a Cecotto or Ravaglia? Click here to find out.
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What makes a BMW Euro 850CSi the closest thing to an M8? What's the difference between a US 850CSi and a Euro 850CSi? Check it out here.
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How do I ever figure out all those Alpina designations? Try this website: http://www.users.wineasy.se/aahl/. You might also enjoy the unofficial archive.
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Do you need to fix your BMW e34 and want to try it yourself. Try this resource for some common fixes here.
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What's the BMW Club of Canada about? Can I get to drive my car on the track too? Click here. Does the BMW Club have an Ontario chapter too? It does here.
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What does the BMW Car Club of America have to offer me? Find out here and the club racing scene? Click here.
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Need to know what kind of car a BMW really is by it's VIN? Check here: http://www.bmw-z1.com/VIN/VINdecode-e.cgi
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What's a BMW S14 motor or an M70? How different is an M power motor from a non-M motor. Read here
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How do I make my BMW e34 M5 go faster with diff modifications? Check out what Robert Levinson did.
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Bimmersport Automotive performs repairs, maintenance, and has parts for all BMW makes & models. Their services range from oil and filter changes and regular scheduled maintenance to major engine rebuilds and conversions.
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http://autotrend.net/
AutoTrend was founded in July 1998 specializing in BMW service and repair. They have over 1200 satisfied customers. Body and paintwork estimates can be done on-site. They sell Bridgestone and Yokohama tires at competitive prices.
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http://www.vsr1.com/
Vintage Sports and Racing is a specialty car service and restoration shop with an onsite auto body repair facility. They service and create cars of distinction.
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Some commonly asked for phone numbers:
BMW Canada Customer Service: 800-567-2691
BMW NA (USA) Customer Service: 800-831-1117
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BMW uses codes to specify the chassis of their cars. For example, E30 refers to the BMW 3-series car made from 1987 through 1992; whereas, the E90 refers to a current 3-series vehicle. Wikipedia has a timeline table to help decipher the chassis codes.
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early cars (1950s to 1980s)
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late model cars (1980s to current)