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by chris325
Sun Apr 01, 2007 5:49 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M50 Heater Flows
Replies: 5
Views: 256

how have others plummed in their heater matrix, as mine is v close to the inlet!!
8O
cheers
chris
by chris325
Fri Mar 16, 2007 12:23 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Massive Brakes!
Replies: 200
Views: 10010

Re: Massive Brakes!

hey guys. Im running some 18's :mad: , and need sum bit breaks to fill the hole, as it looks like im running compact discs atm! I work in a cardiff based car spares shop. so if anyone needs info just pm me. the e34 540 calipers are the same as the e34 m5's.. looking into getting a reconditioned set ...
by chris325
Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:50 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: Brake conversion
Replies: 15
Views: 840

Has who's bought the 312/25mm converter??
Just wondering if anyone has a contact to get it cheaper :mad:
ALso, what does need doing to the calpiers to modoify them??
Cheers
Chris
by chris325
Tue Jun 20, 2006 8:56 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: Brake conversion
Replies: 15
Views: 840

Thanks guys for your comments.. Its cool top hear what peeps are doing.. :cool: Was hoping that i could get bits off another BMW and fit them along with mounting plates.. Where can i get these plates from though?? :mad: And what calpiers can i use, is the possiblilities endless?? couild i use evo or...
by chris325
Sun Jun 18, 2006 10:41 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: Brake conversion
Replies: 15
Views: 840

Brake conversion

Hey guys. Just about to embark on the M50 route, just gathering my engine mounts and the last of the bits and I will put a post up of my progress. 8) Until then, does anyone know of a good, budget brake conversion? or to 300mm+ as ive got 18's :mad: I dont wanna change to 5 stud if i can avoid it......
by chris325
Sat May 20, 2006 10:22 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: HELP!! fiting headlining!
Replies: 1
Views: 83

HELP!! fiting headlining!

Help much needed! :mad:

How do you install the headlining around the sunroof without taking the sunroof out? is there a way to get to it without taking it out? or does anyone know how to take it out and put it back again??!!winkeye
cheers
Chris
by chris325
Mon Feb 13, 2006 7:00 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: letter-box exhaust
Replies: 43
Views: 1637

exhaust

Hey dude.
my mates dad owns a custom exhaust fabricating business, and i can get 25% discount.
where about are you? as if anyones near cardiff this is where it be.
L8rz
chris
by chris325
Tue Jan 24, 2006 7:08 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Colouring leather seats?
Replies: 10
Views: 342

Cheers guys.

Kos. What did it come out like?? was it even, could you notice the difference?? Also, how much did you use!

And cheers daved, would be good to hear from you too.

Long live the E30 :cool:
by chris325
Mon Jan 23, 2006 9:35 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Colouring leather seats?
Replies: 10
Views: 342

Colouring leather seats?

Hello!
Can anyone tell me if there is a product on the market that can dye the colour of leather?? as i have found an m3 rear bench, but its cream not black...
cheers
Chris
by chris325
Mon Jan 23, 2006 9:14 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: imported big bumper E30?
Replies: 17
Views: 431

Also, just to arm myself... does anyone know what the eta engine number is?? i know its 855 for the "i", but what about the "e"

Cheers
by chris325
Mon Jan 23, 2006 9:11 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: imported big bumper E30?
Replies: 17
Views: 431

LOL! hey peeps! Yeah, the photo is a liberty photo, soz if i confused you. :mad: I'm gonna take a pic of it with my camera and post it up... hopefully gonna go see it this week and pop the bonnet on it! so lets hope its an alpine lump 8O i wish :P Anyway. Cheers for the posts. Pic to follow :cool:
by chris325
Sun Jan 22, 2006 9:57 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: imported big bumper E30?
Replies: 17
Views: 431

hmmm the guys sayin its real fast... ill have to drive it n see... Did only the ix's have the arch peices..? ill have to take a pic and shopw u guys... i know the bumpers look hideos, but with the kit they look quite proper! Its got cream leather too...! I'll have to get pics and see if anyone wants...
by chris325
Sun Jan 22, 2006 9:40 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: imported big bumper E30?
Replies: 17
Views: 431

Image

Heres the bumper but it comes with a bodykit as well...

ill get pics this week

where does it comes from tho??!!!
and what engines were in them??
by chris325
Sun Jan 22, 2006 8:26 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: imported big bumper E30?
Replies: 17
Views: 431

Its a full bodykit with front, rear bumper and sideskirts and door trims.

Its even got bodykit for the arches!!
Might be for sale if i get it!

cheers
chris
by chris325
Sun Jan 22, 2006 8:12 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: imported big bumper E30?
Replies: 17
Views: 431

imported big bumper E30?

hey peeps Ive seen these e30's on films from abraod They are the big bumper versions of the phase 1 I've been offered one, and the guy recons its a 2.7... :) how do i tell?? Ive got pics of the bumpers on the computer, but dont know how to put them up on here...if anyone knows how could you help?! C...
by chris325
Wed Dec 28, 2005 10:20 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: 18's will they fit
Replies: 30
Views: 1390

18's

hey guys!
I've got 35mm offset on my 18's, and they are either in need of a recon or a set of new wheels...
anyone know what offset would be good with no spacers needed?
thanks
chris
by chris325
Sun Dec 04, 2005 10:52 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: HELP!! COIL-OVERS!!!
Replies: 1
Views: 125

HELP!! COIL-OVERS!!!

hey peeps, looking for a set of coilovers :D

Does anyone on the forum recommend them? anyone got sum fitted? or for sale ??!!!

dont mind the hard ride. gonna upgrade to pollybushes too, what bushes are worth doing??

cheers guys :cool:
chris
by chris325
Sat Nov 26, 2005 8:55 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M50 conversion list
Replies: 15
Views: 725

cheers buddy!
im liking the pic u got!
how much we looking at getting a decent m52 for?? and would it be advised to strip it and recon it and get it lightgened and balanced first??
how else could one derestric it? apart from the fact i wont have a cat :)
cheers
chris
by chris325
Sat Nov 26, 2005 4:43 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M50 conversion list
Replies: 15
Views: 725

Hey peeps...just wondering if anyone knows if there is a great big difference between the 2.5 m50 and the 2.8 m52 as book bhp is 1bhp more...

Also, would the e30 325 prop still fit same as the 2.5 m50??

cheers
chris
by chris325
Thu Feb 17, 2005 11:31 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: turbo 325
Replies: 44
Views: 2175

M20 turbo

So if one had a standard 325 and wanted to get say 40% power increase (240bhp ish) reliably, with scope to go for more......How much would one need to do? I have a pulsar GTi-R intercooler, would need to get hold of a garrett unit, and make sum custom piping etc... Would one need a stand alone ECU f...
by chris325
Thu Feb 17, 2005 11:18 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Superchargers
Replies: 12
Views: 892

Supercharging an M20

Hey peeps! I've been contemplating the turbo/ supercharger route for months! Does anyone know if i would need a standalone engine management for the superharger?? Or would i be able to get an e30 zone chip and get it rolling roaded once in? :) DOes anyone know the compression of the M20, its the lat...
by chris325
Thu Feb 10, 2005 1:02 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: turbo 325
Replies: 44
Views: 2175

TURBO :D

Hey peeps. I have been contemplating the turbo idea for a while now... Ive heard 270bhp is achieveable with not a huge amount of boost! If i was to get my pistons machined to a lower compression, what else would i need apart from a turbo, pipes and IC?? Can one modify the boost valve?? I would also ...
by chris325
Thu Feb 10, 2005 12:51 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325i sport intermitant starting problem
Replies: 23
Views: 956

mate. I had the exact problem. Most of the time it doesnt start yeah? and tries to catch but doesnt, and if it does it stops.... You will need to replace the inlet manifold gaskets...or if you want a quick fix providing they are ok and not cracked (might be the problem) undo all of the 12 bolts hold...