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by leeman69
Wed May 25, 2011 7:45 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: price please
Replies: 1
Views: 85

price please

need a price for the outer arch sections, o/s and n/s
model is a 1990 316i lux
cheers
by leeman69
Thu Feb 24, 2011 10:49 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: floor/jacking point repairs
Replies: 1
Views: 123

floor/jacking point repairs

have some slight rust on my 2 door shell around the front jacking point through into the car, just wondering if its a single skin so it be easy enough just to plate or is it more worthwhile getting an oe panel?
cheers
by leeman69
Wed Oct 20, 2010 1:39 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: what swap?
Replies: 17
Views: 763

Re: what swap?

i have worked with a few detroit two stroke diesels which incorporate turbos and superchargers, how well do you think an m20 would take to that?
by leeman69
Mon Oct 18, 2010 4:37 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: what swap?
Replies: 17
Views: 763

Re: what swap?

how about the s38? what are these like?
by leeman69
Wed Oct 13, 2010 12:49 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: what swap?
Replies: 17
Views: 763

Re: what swap?

an m50 turbo sounds far more interesting too
by leeman69
Tue Oct 12, 2010 7:25 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: what swap?
Replies: 17
Views: 763

Re: what swap?

how much would engine and box set you back?
by leeman69
Tue Oct 12, 2010 6:55 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: what swap?
Replies: 17
Views: 763

Re: what swap?

s50 s54? m3 engine?
by leeman69
Tue Oct 12, 2010 6:20 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: what swap?
Replies: 17
Views: 763

what swap?

have seen a lot of conversions bmw and non bmw and have toyed with many different conversions myself and i really just cannot decide. i want between 300-400hp but still retain reliability driveability. just wondering if anyone on here has any ideas? dont want anything too weighty either (v8s etc) st...
by leeman69
Sun Sep 19, 2010 2:17 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: matte red paint work
Replies: 6
Views: 271

Re: matte red paint work

it wasn't brand new out of the factory matte but was sprayed instead of a wrap http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x310/joeleeman/automotive_connoisseur_execstudio_dpe_wheels_dpe_sp-series_super_concave_sc16_automotive_connoisseur_execstudio_dpe_wheels_bmw_e92_m3_red_ma.jpg ive seen matte silver colo...
by leeman69
Sun Sep 19, 2010 12:30 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: matte red paint work
Replies: 6
Views: 271

matte red paint work

been toying with matte and satin colors for my e30 for a while now, and i really like the look of a matte red, only really seen it on newer cars though don't no if it would make an older car/classic look as if it had faded paint though. anyone have any ideas or able to photoshop a matte red e30? any...
by leeman69
Thu Jul 15, 2010 9:41 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: replacing rear wheel arches
Replies: 2
Views: 106

replacing rear wheel arches

anyone got any tips on replacing rear wheel arches? need to do outers and inners but my tig welder and car now gathering dust so really thought i should get them sorted
cheers
by leeman69
Thu Jul 15, 2010 9:39 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: price please
Replies: 1
Views: 91

price please

need a pair of outer bmw arches and inners both sides
1990 plate 2 door 316i
cheers
by leeman69
Thu Jul 15, 2010 9:23 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: cosworth engine swap
Replies: 16
Views: 773

Re: cosworth engine swap

not a lot really hoping to get a cheap one because it wont be run for a while
by leeman69
Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:24 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: cosworth engine swap
Replies: 16
Views: 773

cosworth engine swap

am toying with the idea of putting cosworth in my e30. i no its been done before and is a bit old now but somehow have managed to gather a few parts etc which i think i could build a good one. questions to anyone who has done it.... engine mounts? custom or modified to fit bmw subframe? does the tun...
by leeman69
Sun Jun 13, 2010 8:07 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: door rubstrip removal?
Replies: 9
Views: 158

door rubstrip removal?

anyone ever removed the rubstrips from there e30? any photos of it done?
cheers
by leeman69
Sun Jun 06, 2010 9:29 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: de-wiring e30 loom
Replies: 0
Views: 61

de-wiring e30 loom

been taking out all uneeded lights from my standard e30 loom so it literally only has the lights heated screen etc. just wondering i have a couple of large plugs which sit behind the glove box, one has lots of wires going in but only two out and the other if i remember correctly just links to the he...
by leeman69
Fri Feb 05, 2010 4:38 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: spaceframes
Replies: 4
Views: 171

Re: spaceframes

easier repairs, bigger engines, and any engine at that, ive got an old 5.8 litre ford engine in the back of my garage, had my e30 4 years now and done absolutely nothing to it, wanted to go the whole hog with it
by leeman69
Wed Feb 03, 2010 8:48 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: spaceframes
Replies: 4
Views: 171

Re: spaceframes

also anything on one piece front ends, wings bumper and bonnet
by leeman69
Wed Feb 03, 2010 8:07 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: spaceframes
Replies: 4
Views: 171

spaceframes

anyone ever space framed the front end of an e30? or seen one? does anyone no of any companies that specialise in such things? any help would be much appreciated
cheers
by leeman69
Mon Aug 17, 2009 10:37 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: engine swap wiring
Replies: 1
Views: 57

engine swap wiring

am doin an engine swap to a for a non bmw engine, it is a 1990 316i. i was wondering is it is possible to separate the engine loom from the rest of the loom, also as the car will be mainly for track usage but retain its road legality is it possible to use the standard lighting and bridge off to ensu...
by leeman69
Fri May 15, 2009 10:50 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: how much power?
Replies: 8
Views: 939

Re: how much power?

is the m5 track wider/narrower or the same width as the e30?
when you say diff mount cracking do you mean the axle carrier or the separate rear mount
by leeman69
Fri May 15, 2009 9:15 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: how much power?
Replies: 8
Views: 939

Re: how much power?

v8 power, propshaft i know will probly have to be custom made, as well as driveshafts, im just looking for a differential that will swap onto the original bmw rear axle carrier but still take 4-500 hp
by leeman69
Wed May 13, 2009 6:31 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: how much power?
Replies: 8
Views: 939

how much power?

how much brake horse power and/or torque could standard e30 running gear take? prop, halfshafts and diff
cheers
by leeman69
Sat May 09, 2009 9:42 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: rear arch panels
Replies: 3
Views: 213

Re: rear arch panels

the shell/chassis is a 316i, 1990
by leeman69
Thu May 07, 2009 6:48 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: rear arch panels
Replies: 3
Views: 213

rear arch panels

looking for a pair of ear outer arches and a pair of inner arches also if possible
cheers
by leeman69
Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:18 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: m40 timing
Replies: 3
Views: 122

m40 timing

sorry if its a stupid question but, having trouble timing my m40. does anyone have any pointers? i.e number one piston? flywheel side or radiator?
cheers
by leeman69
Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:40 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: wire wheels?
Replies: 13
Views: 675

wire wheels?

ever been any e30's with wire wheels? any pictures to?
cheers
by leeman69
Thu Mar 06, 2008 11:19 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: schmidt wheels on e30's
Replies: 16
Views: 834

Re: schmidt wheels on e30's

yer but more of the 1peice rim style
by leeman69
Thu Mar 06, 2008 2:44 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: schmidt wheels on e30's
Replies: 16
Views: 834

schmidt wheels on e30's

just wondering if anyone knows of ne pics of schmidt on e30's? i loke the modern lines but dont know whether they would suit the e30
cheers
by leeman69
Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:52 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: what wheels are these?
Replies: 5
Views: 251

Re: what wheels are these?

found a few on german ebay, not any more of a help thou
by leeman69
Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:47 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: what wheels are these?
Replies: 5
Views: 251

Re: what wheels are these?

any idea whether they have an english supplier? or do you have to order direct from germany?
by leeman69
Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:48 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: healining?
Replies: 0
Views: 87

healining?

how do you get the headlining off? i took the panel with the sun visors all off fine, but gettin it off the actual roof and sunroof i cant figure out
cheers
by leeman69
Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:29 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: cosworth engine swap?
Replies: 13
Views: 628

Re: cosworth engine swap?

and because there lhd what about the steering?
by leeman69
Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:24 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: cosworth engine swap?
Replies: 13
Views: 628

Re: cosworth engine swap?

i dont have a credit card, cash is king, in all fairness it seems easiest so would i just get all s14 running gear?
or do i need custom mounts etc?