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by Taxin
Wed May 11, 2011 4:09 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Broken clutch pedal
Replies: 0
Views: 61

Broken clutch pedal

Hi my clutch went the other day and the pedal stays down on the floor. I thought the slave and master cylinder had gone, so I took a look at it today and it seems like my pedal has broken. It just moves up and down and the spring and everything else stays still. Has this ever happened to anyone else?
by Taxin
Tue May 10, 2011 6:38 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: E21 gearbox mounts
Replies: 6
Views: 344

Re: E21 gearbox mounts

Nice 1 just what I've been looking for :cool:
by Taxin
Sat May 07, 2011 9:37 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: wheel contacting shock 9x16 borbet A's
Replies: 7
Views: 197

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What offset do the wheels have?
by Taxin
Fri Apr 22, 2011 9:59 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Cheap stainless Exhaust Manifold
Replies: 143
Views: 4967

Re: Cheap stainless Exhaust Manifold

I got mine to fit :)

Cheap skates 1 - OEM Homos 1.
by Taxin
Fri Apr 22, 2011 9:39 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Cheap stainless Exhaust Manifold
Replies: 143
Views: 4967

Re: Cheap stainless Exhaust Manifold

Just finishing fitting mine today I had some clearance issues with the lower steering uv joint it catches slightly on the corners. I changed my engine mounts and gearbox mounts this gave me the clearance that was needed. I also removed my uv joint and rounded off the corners just to be on the safe s...
by Taxin
Sun Apr 17, 2011 10:29 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Cheap stainless Exhaust Manifold
Replies: 143
Views: 4967

Re: Cheap stainless Exhaust Manifold

will take some pics tomorrow
by Taxin
Sun Apr 17, 2011 9:48 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Cheap stainless Exhaust Manifold
Replies: 143
Views: 4967

Re: Cheap stainless Exhaust Manifold

Hi I bought one last week and they are excellent for the price. At first I bought one from hottuning but sent it back because of the poor quality and fitting problems. This one fits great and because the welds are better I expect better performance gains than the hottuning one.
by Taxin
Sat Apr 16, 2011 3:54 pm
Forum: Group Buys and Discounts
Topic: 312mm Brembo Brake Adapters
Replies: 68
Views: 20425

Re:

On my 17" alpina reps i need to run 15mm - 20mm spacers
by Taxin
Fri Apr 15, 2011 10:13 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 5 stud hub???
Replies: 12
Views: 336

Re: 5 stud hub???

I was looking into this also but in the end i thought why bother because there are no real advantages in having 5 studs.
by Taxin
Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:47 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 5 stud hub???
Replies: 12
Views: 336

Re: 5 stud hub???

You can get them from 300mm.de

http://www.300mm.de/325mm/325mm.htm
by Taxin
Fri Apr 15, 2011 1:19 pm
Forum: Group Buys and Discounts
Topic: 312mm Brembo Brake Adapters
Replies: 68
Views: 20425

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Got mine also :cool: So the first thing I done was to bolt them on to my brembo 4 pots 8) But the bolts wouldn't go all the way through the holes in the brackets, No biggy tho, I just opened them up a bit with a round file, Mebbies the next batch could do with a slight increase in the hole diameter...
by Taxin
Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:59 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Best way to re-plumb brakes minus abs....
Replies: 12
Views: 611

Re:

In my opinion your brake system is completely unbalanced you have a extremely large pad surface and nothing to push them with and the Golf and Clio servos in my opinion are just a way to get the engine to fit and are a downgrade to the original setup. Have you considered fitting the E34 V8 servo.
by Taxin
Wed Apr 13, 2011 12:30 am
Forum: Group Buys and Discounts
Topic: 312mm Brembo Brake Adapters
Replies: 68
Views: 20425

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how much are they with bolts etc and will i only be limited to using the 730 brembos or could i use other brembos? Thanks, Tam Hi they only fit the 730 brembos. You can find the calipers on ebay I got a set for £70. I only supply the adapters. The only bolts you need are 2x M12x40mm you can get the...
by Taxin
Tue Apr 12, 2011 8:17 pm
Forum: Group Buys and Discounts
Topic: 312mm Brembo Brake Adapters
Replies: 68
Views: 20425

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Hi everyone the adapters have arrived I have 5 sets of option 1 and 4 sets of option 2. PM me for payment details. :)


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by Taxin
Sat Apr 09, 2011 7:20 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Brake upgrades
Replies: 4
Views: 193

Re: Brake upgrades

I have adapters so you can fit 312mm discs and E38 Brembo calipers or E34 540i / E32 750i calipers but you need to run 16" wheels and wheel spacers. WMS make a set of 4 pots that will fit under 15"
by Taxin
Thu Apr 07, 2011 8:23 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 7 series brake cylinder
Replies: 3
Views: 101

Re: 7 series brake cylinder

E32 750i part number
03.2 125-2802.3
by Taxin
Thu Apr 07, 2011 7:52 pm
Forum: Group Buys and Discounts
Topic: 312mm Brembo Brake Adapters
Replies: 68
Views: 20425

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1 Taxin option 2
2 Padi
3 Craig option 1
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by Taxin
Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:53 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 1989 325i Cabrio exhaust question
Replies: 1
Views: 89

Re: 1989 325i Cabrio exhaust question

Hi I bought the Hottuning manifold and sent it back because it didn't fit. you can get the same manifold from here cheaper. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350451771046&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_1610wt_1139 http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/7661/dsc01161c.jpg http://img864.im...
by Taxin
Thu Apr 07, 2011 12:20 am
Forum: Group Buys and Discounts
Topic: 312mm Brembo Brake Adapters
Replies: 68
Views: 20425

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I have ordered Option 1. For option 2 I send them to a machine shop to be milled but I think it would be cheaper for you to get them done with the discs . I will post a fitting tutorial soon :)
by Taxin
Wed Apr 06, 2011 10:09 pm
Forum: Group Buys and Discounts
Topic: 312mm Brembo Brake Adapters
Replies: 68
Views: 20425

Re:

OK just ordered 10 sets of adapters they will be ready next week.

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by Taxin
Tue Apr 05, 2011 8:57 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: seat ibiza brake discs.
Replies: 28
Views: 1197

Re: seat ibiza brake discs.

Due to lack of funds wont be getting them made until I get my next student loan in may. I need to order 10 sets because the price for just 1 set is £90. I spoke with MTEC brakes and they can make drilled & grooved discs 312mm 4x100 with a 66mm hub for £95 + postage but that quote was for 10 sets.
by Taxin
Sun Apr 03, 2011 10:41 am
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: seat ibiza brake discs.
Replies: 28
Views: 1197

Re: seat ibiza brake discs.

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by Taxin
Sun Apr 03, 2011 10:32 am
Forum: Group Buys and Discounts
Topic: 312mm Brembo Brake Adapters
Replies: 68
Views: 20425

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Ok I will be ordering 10 sets of adapters next month. They will allow you to run 312mm discs and E38 Brembo Calipers on your car. I bought a set of E38 Brembo calipers from ebay for £70. You will need at-least 16" alloys and spacers to run these brakes. First you can buy the discs from ebay for £99....
by Taxin
Sun Apr 03, 2011 9:52 am
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: seat ibiza brake discs.
Replies: 28
Views: 1197

Re: seat ibiza brake discs.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290368723148&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_2197wt_905 I had the centres machined from 65mm - 66mm cost me £20 I'm getting a batch of adapters made next month 12mm 6082 T6 Aluminium £40 Got a set of E38 Brembo calipers from ebay for £70 You can also ...
by Taxin
Sat Apr 02, 2011 11:34 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: seat ibiza brake discs.
Replies: 28
Views: 1197

Re: seat ibiza brake discs.

Hi i have been working on a brake upgrade using OEM parts I made adapters for the 305mm discs and the 312mm. For the 305mm the adapter would have to be set either above or below the normal caliper position. I found the best way was to go 312mm you can get the 4x100 discs from ebay. With the 312mm yo...
by Taxin
Sat Mar 26, 2011 7:19 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Reverse Light and Convertible Side Skirts
Replies: 16
Views: 386

Re: Reverse Light and Convertible Side Skirts

On the side skirts it looks like you should have removed the old clips before you fitted it.
by Taxin
Thu Mar 24, 2011 12:19 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: May have to sell 325i, insurance woes - help!!
Replies: 25
Views: 803

Re: May have to sell 325i, insurance woes - help!!

Try this one just got a renewal for my 325i cab £230

http://www.footmanjames.co.uk/
by Taxin
Sun Mar 20, 2011 7:18 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: e36 328 brakes on a e30?
Replies: 19
Views: 621

Re: e36 328 brakes on a e30?

WMS or 300mm.de are the only ones offering upgrades that fit under 15" at the moment.
by Taxin
Sun Mar 20, 2011 7:07 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: e36 328 brakes on a e30?
Replies: 19
Views: 621

Re: e36 328 brakes on a e30?

The E38 calipers fit under the 17" alpina reps with 10mm spacers. They might fit 16" alloys not tested them yet. I managed to get a pair of E38 Brembo calipers on ebay for £70. So with a bit of luck you could have this setup for £250 :cool:
by Taxin
Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:45 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: e36 328 brakes on a e30?
Replies: 19
Views: 621

Re: e36 328 brakes on a e30?

I would never consider using E36 legs it causes loads of problems. Everyone who done this mod in Germany changed back to normal E30 parts.
by Taxin
Sun Mar 20, 2011 6:02 pm
Forum: Group Buys and Discounts
Topic: 312mm Brembo Brake Adapters
Replies: 68
Views: 20425

Re:

Ok got the final design ready and the first prototype was laser cut from mdf for testing and fits perfectly. It looks like the 312mm E38 calipers will fit under 16" wheels. They fit under my 17" alpina reps with loads of room but I will need to use 10mm wheel spacers. I will work on something for th...
by Taxin
Sun Mar 20, 2011 5:23 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: e36 328 brakes on a e30?
Replies: 19
Views: 621

Re: e36 328 brakes on a e30?

Hi i'm just getting a batch of discs and adapters made they will cost about £180. You can get the E38 Brembo calipers from ebay for £200
by Taxin
Mon Mar 14, 2011 6:52 pm
Forum: Group Buys and Discounts
Topic: 312mm Brembo Brake Adapters
Replies: 68
Views: 20425

Re: 305/312mm Brembo Brakes

I'm using E38 730i Brembo 4 pots for the 312mm set and they are huge. Everything is arriving this week so i can start with the adapters.

Same system can be seen here
http://www.300mm.de/313mm/313mm.htm
by Taxin
Sun Mar 13, 2011 11:18 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 4 stud to 5 stud conversion, best way to do??????
Replies: 4
Views: 196

Re: 4 stud to 5 stud conversion, best way to do??????

I'm working on this at the moment just need to pop down the local scrappy to get the parts to test. 300mm.de are selling what they call special hub bearings for this. But as far as I can see they are using E34 hub bearings for the front. For the rear you can use the E36 hub bearing. The only downsid...
by Taxin
Sun Mar 13, 2011 12:29 am
Forum: Group Buys and Discounts
Topic: 312mm Brembo Brake Adapters
Replies: 68
Views: 20425

312mm Brembo Brake Adapters

Hi everyone I'm currently studying product design at UCLAN Preston. I have decided to use my skills and the prototyping equipment available to me for some small mods on my E30. My first project is to develop a set of brakes based on available components. I'm still at the research phase and I have fo...