Recent content by spwalker09

Hey, does anyone know what the diameter is for the upper radiator hose on a 2010 3i? I'm installing a water temperature gauge and I need to know what the diameter of the hose is to install the right adapter. Thanks!

(attention) I mistook the relay for a large fuse, and actual fuse itself was blown. Case closed

As the title states, I lost my tail lights, side markers, and interior back lighting. Interestingly the gauge lights still work. Brake lights, turn signals, headlights all still work. At first I thought it might be the trailer I was pulling, and the brake/turn signals still work, but not the...

Thanks Lara...thats what I'm thinking too. Plus, if I blow out the shocks while towing, great excuse for an upgrade! :)

For fans of Top Gear, I think if a Kia Cerato (the euro version of the Kia Spectra) with a tiny diesel engine can tow a small motorhome, I think the 3 can tackle an even small U-Haul

Like I said earlier, my 3, while underpowered under load, seems to be perfectly safe while under load. I'm not expecting to cruise at 80 mph, or run through the twisties on a slalom, so its all fine. And unlike some of my previous cars the suspension did NOT sag under that load. I've done...

I think the owners manual states that the 3 wasn't designed for towing, and I will admit, towing that small trailer with 2 people and the car all loaded up, it was a bit underpowered with the 2.0 liter. I had the backseat/trunk loaded up with suitcases, bedding, a TV, clothes, and 2 people...

I think I'm gonna stay stock for now (bold move) and see what its like when I get down there. I had a nearly-identical rental 3 (except for interior color and auto trans) in TX when apt hunting, and it seemed to do ok in the heat without tinted windows. Plus, this move is costing me $$$ so...

Here's my sedan with a Yakima rack installed. I used the Landing Pad and Control Tower setup, allows for easy removal of the bars when not being used. I reused 48" bars from my previous rack, and the fairing is a 44-incher. Here are the pics.

mmmm...16" tires on 17" wheels. How'd ya manage that? (cool) jk man...

But not on others. Have had my '10 3i Touring for just under a year (Aug. 7, 2009) and am a member over on M3R and M3F (though I haven't been around the last one for a while). "Sheila" is Graphite on Black, 13k miles, 5 speed with the only mods being a Volt 35w 4300k HID kit and a Curt class I...