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by mrgtsx
Sat Jun 21, 2008 7:43 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: subframe bush
Replies: 1
Views: 98

subframe bush

hey guys i was just looking at bimmerworld and they have sold subframe bushes. anyone used them? car wil be taken to the track regurlarly but sometimes drivern on the street or should i go with the urethane. thanks guys
by mrgtsx
Wed Jun 11, 2008 7:00 am
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: offsets
Replies: 0
Views: 80

offsets

ok guys i keep getting different answers,
i have a cab and about to get some new wheels i was wanting to put 16x9's all round. what would be the absolutely perfect offset without using spacers.
or if thats a problem ill go 16x8 and what offset do i need to go , same applies no spacers!
by mrgtsx
Tue Jun 10, 2008 5:29 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: AlpineAde's 325i (Update NOV '11)
Replies: 246
Views: 13886

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pro stitch interior are going to redo it. only needs the front and rear seats redone in leather as its all cracked etc. i did my whole rear end yesterday, new poly bushes waiting on whiteline swaybars front and rear so i can put that on then ill hit some coilovers in it as well just having troble fi...
by mrgtsx
Wed May 28, 2008 11:19 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: steering wheels
Replies: 8
Views: 255

Re: steering wheels

siddiqi1 wrote:none fit buddy

topic covered many a times!

best bet is the alcantra E30 M3 one; smaller diamter with suede!!! £189 i think they are!!!

Saboor
where from? its hard here in australia stuff all steering wheels available i got my heart set on an mtec 2 one i like the look of it
by mrgtsx
Tue May 27, 2008 2:31 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: steering wheels
Replies: 8
Views: 255

steering wheels

hey guys just wondering what steering wheel i can use on my e30 looking for a nice one.
what series bmw will fit the e30.
e36? e46?
by mrgtsx
Sun May 18, 2008 11:28 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: E30 Cabrio + M30 + Mtech2 + BBS RS
Replies: 51
Views: 2203

Re:

awesome i want mine to look just like that bar the colour. whered you get the wheels from?
by mrgtsx
Sat May 17, 2008 8:45 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: cabs with dished wheels
Replies: 1
Views: 237

cabs with dished wheels

well i love my cabs so everyone with a cab post up your pic if you got dished wheels! give me some ideas
by mrgtsx
Thu May 15, 2008 12:39 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: AlpineAde's 325i (Update NOV '11)
Replies: 246
Views: 13886

Re:

im doing majority myself bar the intercooler piping/exhaust and retrim of interior. its time taking but ive been doing it very slow i dont care how long it takes i got other things on my mind atm but i will never sell it no matter what i love my e30 :) yeh im getting more parts from overseas as some...
by mrgtsx
Wed May 14, 2008 5:04 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: AlpineAde's 325i (Update NOV '11)
Replies: 246
Views: 13886

Re:

im not fussed about legalitys your so close! i used to o track days with my r31 skyline at phillip island but i have a convertible e30 now, not the best for a track day haha. as you can see parts are har to find for us aye! im having a terrible time getting little fiddly bits. mines pretty much a gr...
by mrgtsx
Thu May 08, 2008 11:15 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Hello from australia a project i built a while ago
Replies: 20
Views: 684

Re: Hello from australia a project i built a while ago

yeh as said before bmw engines are rare and hard to find in good condition here in australia let alone parts hence most of us go japanese route. if we had ready available parts i wouldt be sticking a jap engine into my cab id be stuffing in an m3 engine fo sho
by mrgtsx
Thu May 08, 2008 11:12 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: AlpineAde's 325i (Update NOV '11)
Replies: 246
Views: 13886

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hey champ just noticed your topic. i live just next to sandown where you from? good to see another e30 enthusiest in melb apart from me and my family friend. your doing a great job with your car. regarding the bonet is the one you posted up carbon or fibreglass? o after one atm trying to get as much...
by mrgtsx
Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:56 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Hello from australia a project i built a while ago
Replies: 20
Views: 684

Re: Hello from australia a project i built a while ago

hey champ there are more of us aussies here we are just in hiding :cool:
car looks tops what mods have you got on the ca18det?
where abouts in victoria are you im in vic as well
by mrgtsx
Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:53 am
Forum: Group Buys and Discounts
Topic: E30 Carbon Fibre parts and accessories.
Replies: 246
Views: 19797

Re:

i pmed it to you worse comes to worse i have relatives in england that can organise thanks
by mrgtsx
Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:17 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: V-tec into a E30??
Replies: 26
Views: 930

Re:

silverfang thats right 1jz are easy to be had, so are 2jz's thats if you want an auto manuals are hard to find these days
by mrgtsx
Thu Apr 17, 2008 3:43 am
Forum: Group Buys and Discounts
Topic: E30 Carbon Fibre parts and accessories.
Replies: 246
Views: 19797

Re:

these stil going ahead? would you be willing to ship to australia? exta payment would be made of course
by mrgtsx
Tue Apr 08, 2008 3:00 am
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: carbon bonet
Replies: 2
Views: 161

carbon bonet

hi guys im building my e30 cab atm and im after a carbon fibre bonet. i have found some but they are all in the us and they wont ship it as im in australia. anyone know any companys in the uk or anywhere in fact that will ship one to me?

have any of you guys had one? got any problems with it
by mrgtsx
Sun Sep 23, 2007 7:08 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: diff options
Replies: 3
Views: 138

Re: diff options

wel an s50 is going in so i would need something that can hold together :P car is pretty much a band spanker. underneath is like new and if changed all bushed and all mounting points are tip top
by mrgtsx
Sun Sep 23, 2007 3:11 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: diff options
Replies: 3
Views: 138

diff options

hey guys im in the process of replacing my 320 diff with something stroger to handle the power. i want one that fits in right so i was leaning towards a 325is diff. is there a stroner diff that will fit in? a 5 series?
by mrgtsx
Sun Sep 16, 2007 1:42 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: s52
Replies: 6
Views: 287

Re: s52

mm thats sounds very tasty i would be extremely with 300bhp with extractors and a full exhaust system. im used to japanese cars with turbos, so this is going to be a big change for me. i dont even think any of my cars had near 300bhp :P
by mrgtsx
Sat Sep 15, 2007 4:42 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: s52
Replies: 6
Views: 287

Re: s52

thanks for that info. what is the s50 rated at for hp out of curiosity
by mrgtsx
Sat Sep 15, 2007 9:34 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: s52
Replies: 6
Views: 287

s52

guys i have decided to go from a jap 6 to the more traditional m3 engine. now i have looked through countless posts about this conversion what i needed to know was what engine and transmition mounts did you guys use for the install? stock ones or custom its got me stumped thanks :)
by mrgtsx
Fri Sep 07, 2007 10:45 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: wheel offset
Replies: 1
Views: 81

wheel offset

hey guys in the process of buying wheels. i see alot of guys have 9 inche wide wheels. what is the prfect offset for a 9 inche wide wheel ? or even an 8 inche wide, front and rear
by mrgtsx
Fri Aug 17, 2007 8:15 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: actual weight of cab
Replies: 4
Views: 215

Re: actual weight of cab

that much? thought it would weigh very similar due to the non metal roof, i guess its all the chassis strengthing?
by mrgtsx
Fri Aug 17, 2007 5:37 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: actual weight of cab
Replies: 4
Views: 215

actual weight of cab

guys i have searched everywhere what is the weight of a 320 cab from factory. in auto form. i think we should make a sticky topic and put weights of every model
by mrgtsx
Tue Aug 14, 2007 5:45 am
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: What does yours weigh?
Replies: 38
Views: 2469

Re:

next weekened i will take out all my sound deadening of my cab and i shall weigh it. would be interesting to know. ill weigh mine up when its done
by mrgtsx
Fri Aug 10, 2007 4:45 am
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: e30 m3 body kit
Replies: 7
Views: 419

Re:

where are you located? there is a ompany in sydney australia that does them
by mrgtsx
Tue Aug 07, 2007 4:22 am
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: Mtech 1 / Mtech 2 - which kit is right for the car
Replies: 13
Views: 1361

Re: Mtech 1 / Mtech 2 - which kit is right for the car

i have the exact same and mines an 88! its ot even a facelift. im personaly going for a tech 2 kit . you can get fibreglass copies here cheap in australia
by mrgtsx
Fri Jul 20, 2007 3:10 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: Anyone got a supra engine in their e30????
Replies: 47
Views: 1366

Re: Anyone got a supra engine in their e30????

if you grind off the toyota sign and put a bmw badge it can :P
by mrgtsx
Thu Jul 19, 2007 4:11 am
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Quick racks,Z3 conversion-now with pics! for 4 and 6 cyls
Replies: 329
Views: 22049

Re:

this looks like an awesome conversion well done! i think i might give it a go since there is no engine in the car atm.
by mrgtsx
Thu Jul 19, 2007 4:08 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: Anyone got a supra engine in their e30????
Replies: 47
Views: 1366

Re: Anyone got a supra engine in their e30????

so whos doing the 7m :P i personaly went for the 2jz due to it be far more easier to mod, get parts for, and the limits of the stock engine. never really loked into 7ms. couple down here in aust pulling big number but they are worked internally big time
by mrgtsx
Wed Jul 18, 2007 12:25 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: Anyone got a supra engine in their e30????
Replies: 47
Views: 1366

Re: Anyone got a supra engine in their e30????

haha thats my aim at thhe moment focusing on traction. its a fun project i must say and its different.
by mrgtsx
Wed Jul 18, 2007 3:31 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: Anyone got a supra engine in their e30????
Replies: 47
Views: 1366

Re: Anyone got a supra engine in their e30????

sump clears with no problems. i actualy purchased a 1jzgte 5 speed because i bought the halfcut as an auto from an aristo. im just going to baby it around for a while till i get the $$ them ill fork out for the 6 speed as it is stupidly priced here in australia. engine mounts lined up but needed to ...
by mrgtsx
Tue Jul 17, 2007 2:18 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: Anyone got a supra engine in their e30????
Replies: 47
Views: 1366

Re: Anyone got a supra engine in their e30????

electrics are nothing to be scared of! I have sweet fuck al lknowledge but i managed to get 3 cocnversions running. each being a different car. as long as you have both wiring diagrams your set :)
by mrgtsx
Mon Jul 16, 2007 7:28 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: Anyone got a supra engine in their e30????
Replies: 47
Views: 1366

Re: Anyone got a supra engine in their e30????

someone in sydney australia has done a 1jzgte its the 2.5 litre version of the supra engine he is on here. i am doing a 2jzgte engine in my cab. not overly complicated just have to do wiring. exhaust is on the same side. i would advise not to put a 7mgte they have bad headgasket problems . good luck
by mrgtsx
Mon Jul 16, 2007 7:24 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: m3 brakes
Replies: 4
Views: 134

Re: m3 brakes

so e30 m3 brakes i.e calipers dont fit say a 318 or a 320 i should have been more specific sorry