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Roemeo Rookie Author Phoenix Posts:33 Points:66,210 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2009 9:22:47 AM Ignore Roemeo Report Abuse I have a 2001 325i (E46/M54). Anything regarding BMW's in-general helps since a lot of the parts and techniques are interchangeable. My main issues are: does anybody know the best way to change out and "properly" install window regulators? My car chews em up and spits em out. Also, I have a strange humming noise coming from the front-end. I replaced the control-arm bushings and tires - still no change. My brother says it's the alignment, mechanics disagree. [Edited by: Roemeo at 12/4/2009 10:27:06 AM EST]

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I have a 2001 325i (E46/M54). Anything regarding BMW's in-general helps since a lot of the parts and techniques are interchangeable.

My main issues are: does anybody know the best way to change out and "properly" install window regulators? My car chews em up and spits em out.

Also, I have a strange humming noise coming from the front-end. I replaced the control-arm bushings and tires - still no change. My brother says it's the alignment, mechanics disagree.

[Edited by: Roemeo at 12/4/2009 10:27:06 AM EST]

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bby Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:5,709 Points:1,018,995 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Dec 9, 2009 11:52:22 AM Ignore bby Report Abuse Did you try to post this on an appropriate forum like bmwowners etc where your chances of getting responses are higher?
StickySam Champion Author Virginia Posts:3,489 Points:1,158,940 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2009 6:01:18 PM Ignore StickySam Report Abuse Put your questions on these sites:- www.askmehelpdesk.com Car help site
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,230 Points:122,180 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2009 4:40:14 PM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse I follow the service recomendations and haven't had any problems with mine.
probedude2 Champion Author Akron Posts:12,538 Points:2,377,280 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2009 12:05:12 AM Ignore probedude2 Report Abuse I have a feeling there aren't many BMW owners on this forum
WEPSMAN Champion Author South Dakota Posts:10,513 Points:2,023,050 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Dec 7, 2009 4:11:16 PM Ignore WEPSMAN Report Abuse Don't have a BMW.
Roemeo Rookie Author Phoenix Posts:33 Points:66,210 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Dec 7, 2009 9:19:22 AM Ignore Roemeo Report Abuse Yeah, I like bimmerwerks.com and e46fanatics - I have an E46/M54.
OHMS Champion Author Orange County Posts:13,701 Points:1,688,855 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2009 7:40:38 PM Ignore OHMS Report Abuse Nick Heidfeld finished a well-deserved fifth in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday as BMW completed its final race in Formula One. The collection of four World Championship points confirms that, not only does the German finish the season ahead of team-mate Robert Kubica, but that the Bavarian marque moves past Williams for sixth place in the Constructors' Championship.With BMW, tipped as title contenders before the season, having suffered a generally disastrous campaign in 2009, Heidfeld's strong drive from eighth on the grid allows the now Qadbak-owned Hinwil outfit, which may not be on the grid next year, to enjoy some late-season positivity. "I am very happy with my fifth place," 'Quick Nick' commented after the first Grand Prix at Yas Marina. "It was a good race in which I was able to get the maximum out of the car and score four points, which was enough to reach our target for the end of the season to overtake Williams in the Constructors' Championship. "After I have been a little unlucky in recent races, this time I was really able to exploit the car's potential. For quite a long period I was able to go at the same speed as the World Champion's car, the Brawn - it is a pleasing end to our last season together and now becomes very emotional. During the last laps I had to pull myself together in order to keep my concentration."
kodakNY Rookie Author New York Posts:22 Points:130,340 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2009 7:02:23 PM Ignore kodakNY Report Abuse I would suggest to visit/join one of the many BMW site like www.e90post.com , they have proved quite helpful.