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by r4j666
Fri Oct 05, 2007 8:23 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: e30 bmw 320i automatic 4 door mtec alpina copys
Replies: 0
Views: 81

e30 bmw 320i automatic 4 door mtec alpina copys

my cars been playing up and the mot is runing out sumtime this october, i havent got much time to put it back on the road not sure wot it mite fail on, and now it dont seem to start for sum reason. i was wondering how much it would b worth if i sold the whole thing without mot n tax? it has alpina c...
by r4j666
Wed Oct 03, 2007 5:57 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: handbrakes
Replies: 7
Views: 229

Re:

thanks for all the replys lads, bcoz i dont have knowledge on this i took it to my local mechanic and he says he wil have a luk at it on the weekend so until then i wil b driving my vectra to work etc, when he has checked wot the problem was i wil get back to u guys, as i dont think i can drive the ...
by r4j666
Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:37 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: handbrakes
Replies: 7
Views: 229

Re: handbrakes

yes m8 i think the wheels do go hot hence the smell, and its like the car doesnt want to go anywhere in drive (automatic) its struggling to move like kind of thing, the car is a 320i 6 cylinder automatic im sure its a m20 engine and has rear drums instead of discs, could it b the handbrake cable bco...
by r4j666
Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:48 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: handbrakes
Replies: 7
Views: 229

handbrakes

i got a problem with my handbrake doesnt seem to work and i can smell something as i drive the car coming from the rear, and when i drive the car doesnt feel free its like draging any ideas wot it can be? thanks
by r4j666
Thu Sep 27, 2007 4:41 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Ecu Superchips
Replies: 5
Views: 224

Re: Ecu Superchips

that was ment to be thanks guys :mad:
by r4j666
Thu Sep 27, 2007 4:40 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Ecu Superchips
Replies: 5
Views: 224

Re: Ecu Superchips

thx guys i guess i will just save up for a 325i engine lol :roll:
by r4j666
Wed Sep 26, 2007 6:25 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Ecu Superchips
Replies: 5
Views: 224

Ecu Superchips

any 1 tried these superchip things on there ecu? do they work? i got a 2litre 6 cylinder m20 engine, would i see any gain on this? thanks lads
by r4j666
Tue Sep 18, 2007 7:41 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: overheating
Replies: 17
Views: 659

Re: overheating

gud luk mate hope u sort it, bleeding and taking the air lock out did it for me :wink:
by r4j666
Tue Sep 18, 2007 4:23 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: overheating
Replies: 17
Views: 659

Re: overheating

mind the spelling mistakes lol :mad:
by r4j666
Tue Sep 18, 2007 4:22 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: overheating
Replies: 17
Views: 659

Re: overheating

i did ask the recovery guy he told me to fill it up with water while the car is runing n wen the temp goes on half just squeez the pipes n make sure theres no air lock and the car goes warm from inside to make sure ur therostat is opening and its not stuck etc. i dont no how do to it myself this is ...
by r4j666
Tue Sep 18, 2007 12:44 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: Window Tinting
Replies: 2
Views: 134

Window Tinting

as above any 1 in the birmingham area tinting windows on the e30 pls let me no thanks 8)
by r4j666
Tue Sep 18, 2007 12:40 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: overheating
Replies: 17
Views: 659

Re: overheating

i had the same problem m8 and i called the recovery he put lots of water in the car n took the air lock out bleeding or watever it is and now its stays on the half mark b 4 it would go on the red and overheat hope this helps
by r4j666
Tue Sep 11, 2007 4:16 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 320 to 325 auto conversion
Replies: 6
Views: 189

Re: 320 to 325 auto conversion

also would it b better to convert into an manual n keep the 2litre engine or would it be better to change the engine 2 a 325i one? just was wondering
by r4j666
Tue Sep 11, 2007 2:27 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 320 to 325 auto conversion
Replies: 6
Views: 189

Re: 320 to 325 auto conversion

thx brian 170bhp sounds gud :P i guess i wil have to convert the rear drums to discs then for more stopping power as im thinkin of the engine swap soon
by r4j666
Tue Sep 11, 2007 1:26 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 320 to 325 auto conversion
Replies: 6
Views: 189

320 to 325 auto conversion

just wondering if anyone knows wot the bhp wil be on an automatic if i switch engines from a 2litre to a 2.5litre? also would i need to convert the brakes on the rear instead of the drums? thx
by r4j666
Sun Sep 09, 2007 12:27 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: A FEW PICS OF MY OLD CAB.
Replies: 32
Views: 1942

Re: A FEW PICS OF MY OLD CAB

u was rite N9YEME30 lol, n thanks for the wheel much appreciated :cool:
by r4j666
Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:13 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: why do alpina reps crack so easy
Replies: 100
Views: 3154

Re: why do alpina reps crack so easy

thanks for the offer sam but the only alpinas i wil get in future are the proper 16's i guess and not the reps winkeye
by r4j666
Tue Aug 21, 2007 9:05 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: why do alpina reps crack so easy
Replies: 100
Views: 3154

Re: why do alpina reps crack so easy

my 1 wheel was cracked yes sam and i got that repaired and now this is the second 1, i got the lads to check it after it was loosing air and they told me theres to small cracks in it thas y the air dont stay it just goes :cry: so now i got to repair this 1, and if anymore crack im gona bin them and ...
by r4j666
Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:58 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: why do alpina reps crack so easy
Replies: 100
Views: 3154

Re: why do alpina reps crack so easy

yer ok watever u say
by r4j666
Tue Aug 21, 2007 8:53 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: why do alpina reps crack so easy
Replies: 100
Views: 3154

Re: why do alpina reps crack so easy

the reason why i did put this post up is bcoz i heard many times ppl having cracked alpina reps and they need welding etc and im one of them :cry: ive had other wheels in the past on my previous cars but never had this crack problem this the first time after i got these alpina reps :roll:
by r4j666
Mon Aug 20, 2007 11:18 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: why do alpina reps crack so easy
Replies: 100
Views: 3154

Re: why do alpina reps crack so easy

may b its just my luck then, thing is i dont remember hiting any curbs or potholes or anything, all i no is the wheel was loosing air and the tyre guy says ther is 2 smal cracks, than again i dont have the bk ones may b i got the cheapy copys oh wel best way is to get rid of them i guess
by r4j666
Mon Aug 20, 2007 11:08 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: why do alpina reps crack so easy
Replies: 100
Views: 3154

Re: why do alpina reps crack so easy

they crak lol
by r4j666
Mon Aug 20, 2007 10:13 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: why do alpina reps crack so easy
Replies: 100
Views: 3154

Re: why do alpina reps crack so easy

yes morat im thinkin of this bbs but not just sure yet c wot happens :)
by r4j666
Mon Aug 20, 2007 10:04 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: why do alpina reps crack so easy
Replies: 100
Views: 3154

Re: why do alpina reps crack so easy

who did u sel them 2 u no the name of the zoner m8
by r4j666
Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:52 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: why do alpina reps crack so easy
Replies: 100
Views: 3154

Re: why do alpina reps crack so easy

i no they wernt urs bcoz i went to pick these ones up myself from a lad i no near brum
by r4j666
Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:44 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: why do alpina reps crack so easy
Replies: 100
Views: 3154

Re: why do alpina reps crack so easy

they wernt yours m8 lol, y wot was wrong with ur ones then sam?
by r4j666
Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:35 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: New to the Zone.. my Convertible :)
Replies: 15
Views: 532

Re: New to the Zone.. my Convertible :)

nice car m8 and welcome :cool:
by r4j666
Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:23 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: why do alpina reps crack so easy
Replies: 100
Views: 3154

Re: why do alpina reps crack so easy

pm replied thanks raj p :D
by r4j666
Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:19 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: why do alpina reps crack so easy
Replies: 100
Views: 3154

Re: why do alpina reps crack so easy

yer i guess kevin and all u lads have a point, better to change them to sumthin else if they keep giving me problem like this. thx lads :?
by r4j666
Mon Aug 20, 2007 8:31 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: why do alpina reps crack so easy
Replies: 100
Views: 3154

Re: why do alpina reps crack so easy

lol i agree with u on the shaking jacko but mine never seemed to bad, im just geting these cracks and now im geting fed up 2 bcoz each time i repair them it costs me £35 so im thinking of geting sum bbs to i think thas the best way and 15inch wil b a nice n comfy ride im hoping without any crack p...
by r4j666
Mon Aug 20, 2007 8:16 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: why do alpina reps crack so easy
Replies: 100
Views: 3154

Re: why do alpina reps crack so easy

the makes i dont no, i no for sure they are not the bk 171. i had 1 wheel repaired already bcoz i got them like that of a zoner 3 wheels was good 1 had to be repaired, i dont no how i got a crack on this wheel though i was loosing air, lets say i put in 32 today tommorow it would be 10, so i got it...
by r4j666
Mon Aug 20, 2007 8:12 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: why do alpina reps crack so easy
Replies: 100
Views: 3154

Re: why do alpina reps crack so easy

the makes i dont no, i no for sure they are not the bk 171. i had 1 wheel repaired already bcoz i got them like that of a zoner 3 wheels was good 1 had to be repaired, i dont no how i got a crack on this wheel though i was loosing air, lets say i put in 32 today tommorow it would be 10, so i got it ...
by r4j666
Mon Aug 20, 2007 7:49 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: why do alpina reps crack so easy
Replies: 100
Views: 3154

why do alpina reps crack so easy

are these wheels worth repairing if they got a crack in them? i repaired 1 and now my other 1 has 2 little cracks in it wots goin on :cry:
by r4j666
Sun Aug 19, 2007 5:51 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: e30 battery
Replies: 5
Views: 173

Re: e30 battery

lol
by r4j666
Sun Aug 19, 2007 3:22 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: e30 battery
Replies: 5
Views: 173

Re: e30 battery

that wa sa thank m8 dont now wot happened :mad: