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by nzracer
Fri May 16, 2008 12:12 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: lsd for motorsport
Replies: 13
Views: 339

Re: lsd for motorsport

An LSD with the same ratio as you have now will reduce fuel economy I'd imagine as there is more mechanicals to turn albeit very little but certainly wouldn't make fuel economy better. The way you would increase fuel economy is if you were doing alot of motorway miles and changing to a lower ratio ...
by nzracer
Sat May 10, 2008 7:22 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Anyone local . . .
Replies: 4
Views: 475

Re: Anyone local . . .

If you can bring it to birmingham I know a man that can :D

Looking round £30 mate
by nzracer
Tue Mar 11, 2008 2:35 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Unusual Engine Swaps
Replies: 47
Views: 1978

Ray268 wrote:I have a S2000 honda engine in mine, just finishing the wiring and plumbing now.
Regards
Ray
:ttiwwp:
by nzracer
Sun Jan 27, 2008 11:04 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 0-100, 340i
Replies: 19
Views: 816

Re: 0-100mph, 340i

winkeye
by nzracer
Sun Jan 27, 2008 11:03 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Cars Over 10 years Old
Replies: 37
Views: 2036

Re: Cars Over 10 years Old

im not sure on the exact details but i think the rougher the car the higher the tax. i believe even paint defects make it more expensive, hence the amount of imports from japan, particularly to aussie and new zealand. Very true! Had them for as long as i can remember! However they tent to be more p...
by nzracer
Sun Jan 27, 2008 10:40 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 0-100, 340i
Replies: 19
Views: 816

Re: 0-100mph, 340i

was that on your way home from mine colin :twisted:
by nzracer
Sat Jan 26, 2008 3:06 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Favourite Driving Roads
Replies: 33
Views: 1220

Re:

a9 central jock land. A9 north, from Dornoch to Thurso, plenty of intersting bends, straights, hairpins etc.. Know it, unbeaten on it, OWN it winkeye Challenge !!!!! The Berriedale Braes still do it for me, and I drive them about 10 times a year !! lol ill let you know when im up next winkeye I had...
by nzracer
Sat Jan 26, 2008 12:34 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Favourite Driving Roads
Replies: 33
Views: 1220

Re:

gazza325cab wrote:a9 central jock land.
A9 north, from Dornoch to Thurso, plenty of intersting bends, straights, hairpins etc..

Know it, unbeaten on it, OWN it winkeye
by nzracer
Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:46 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: E30 325i wont start....
Replies: 11
Views: 369

Re: E30 325i wont start....

Yes it could be the fuel pump, its happend to me in my old 318
by nzracer
Wed Jan 23, 2008 5:39 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: fastest thing for 2k?
Replies: 53
Views: 2170

Re:

DanThe wrote:Me running.

Put the 2k in my hand and I will demonstrate :)
LMFO :D winkeye
by nzracer
Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:20 am
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: Xenon Bulbs off ebay anyone tried these?
Replies: 39
Views: 1208

Re:

1an wrote:just got my xenons of 'AndyP which im very pleased with, they arent the cheap ones you get of ebay they are proper e39 xenons with all the projectors etc put into the e30 light, and they are also smoked aswell and give a real nice white light,'
May I ask how much you piad?
by nzracer
Mon Jan 21, 2008 9:45 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Check panel cover, the bit that holds the sunvisers etc
Replies: 6
Views: 225

Re:

Ta very much mate
by nzracer
Mon Jan 21, 2008 1:35 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: HELP again oil filter wont come off!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 216

Re: HELP again oil filter wont come off!!!

Ahh so i may of been turning the wrong way doh, so its going to be a butt of a job ok thanks lads will go off down to the rain and wet floor and try again :mad:
by nzracer
Mon Jan 21, 2008 1:27 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: HELP again oil filter wont come off!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 216

Re: HELP again oil filter wont come off!!!

Thanks for the quick reply! Do you mean between the filter and housing?
by nzracer
Mon Jan 21, 2008 1:24 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: HELP again oil filter wont come off!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 216

HELP again oil filter wont come off!!!

:o: Why cant i seem to get my oil filter off? Im using a chain type filter tool turning it towards the drivers wheel. The filter is crushing slightly but not budging! Ive even tryd to use a screw driver stabbed through, still no joy :cry: anyone have any tips, all info welcome thanks lads
by nzracer
Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:21 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: RB26 in an E30
Replies: 14
Views: 1360

Re: RB26 in an E30

your dads got a gtr!! ace beats my dads mercedes lamo
by nzracer
Sun Jan 20, 2008 8:55 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: HELP fitting my locks and cant unlock!
Replies: 7
Views: 316

Re:

ok ok I got you, ill have a wee look tomorow in the light. Thank you very much mate :thumb:
by nzracer
Sun Jan 20, 2008 8:20 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: HELP fitting my locks and cant unlock!
Replies: 7
Views: 316

Re:

Thanks Brian, sorry to sound thick but where will i find the slotted adjustment for the locking motor?
cheers mate!
by nzracer
Sat Jan 19, 2008 8:14 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: HELP fitting my locks and cant unlock!
Replies: 7
Views: 316

Re:

just have mate. It will unlock with the central locking, but when its closed the key turns and nothing happens :x I have to open the rear door then reach into the front to lock it via the pin, then it kicks in the central locking and everything locks. My doors now on/locked and safe but id rather no...
by nzracer
Sat Jan 19, 2008 6:48 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: HELP fitting my locks and cant unlock!
Replies: 7
Views: 316

hope its not coz the central locking isnt pluged in :x
by nzracer
Sat Jan 19, 2008 6:34 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: HELP fitting my locks and cant unlock!
Replies: 7
Views: 316

HELP fitting my locks and cant unlock!

Hi im in the middle of putting my drivers door lock into a new door i have. The problem is when the locks in place it will unlock the lock but wont lock it.
Ive changed the entire inside of the door and still no joy.
Ive got to put it back on tonight and be able to lock it, help
by nzracer
Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:35 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: how to powerslide?
Replies: 48
Views: 1740

Re: how to powerslide?

make sure your front tyres are good too! If they are crap then you could understreer/push on into the sidewalk, not good!
by nzracer
Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:29 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: how to powerslide?
Replies: 48
Views: 1740

Re: how to powerslide?

make sure your front tyres are good too! If they are crap then you could understreer/push on into the sidewalk, not good!
by nzracer
Sat Jan 19, 2008 2:26 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: how to powerslide?
Replies: 48
Views: 1740

Re: how to powerslide?

make sure your front tyres are good too! If they are crap then you could understreer/push on into the sidewalk, not good!
by nzracer
Fri Jan 18, 2008 11:34 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Check panel cover, the bit that holds the sunvisers etc
Replies: 6
Views: 225

bump
by nzracer
Fri Jan 18, 2008 6:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Check panel cover, the bit that holds the sunvisers etc
Replies: 6
Views: 225

Re: Check panel cover, the bit that holds the sunvisers etc

yes i had a wee mess with it but it seemed to fit abit to proud. the car it came off had a bit of roof lining missing where it goes mate so sorta guessed mine would have to be the same :?
by nzracer
Fri Jan 18, 2008 4:46 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Check panel cover, the bit that holds the sunvisers etc
Replies: 6
Views: 225

Check panel cover, the bit that holds the sunvisers etc

How the hell do I retro fit the control panel cover? Do I have to strip/cut away the front part of the roof lining?
cheers
Paul
by nzracer
Fri Jan 18, 2008 4:37 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Check Control Panel
Replies: 57
Views: 3050

just did this... works great!!!! :cool:
by nzracer
Tue Jan 08, 2008 5:42 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Do 4 door and touring have the same doors?
Replies: 13
Views: 670

Re: Do 4 door and touring have the same doors?

Sorry to hijack, well im not really... Can I or should I say does the frame around the window/s on the rear doors come off short of cutting them off?? Id like to if its possible put the lower actual door off a saloon, but as stated the frame is diff.... So can it be changed??? :?
by nzracer
Thu Oct 04, 2007 8:04 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: [b]what is thi worth[/b]
Replies: 8
Views: 264

Re: [b]what is thi worth[/b]

as it sounds I wouldnt pay more than £300-£350 for it mate, hope that helps?
by nzracer
Thu Sep 27, 2007 10:09 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: LSD oil grades??
Replies: 3
Views: 140

Re: LSD oil grades??

Ok thanks for the info guys :D
by nzracer
Tue Sep 25, 2007 7:38 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: LSD oil grades??
Replies: 3
Views: 140

LSD oil grades??

Hi guys,
Me and a mate are wanting to change the oil in our slip diff's, but we have both been hearing diff things about what grade oil is best to use?

Anybody have any experance on whats best??

Cheers.
by nzracer
Sun Sep 23, 2007 3:01 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Where Do I Stand ?
Replies: 22
Views: 649

Re: Where Do I Stand ?

why does he have your spare keys mate?