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by howie
Mon Apr 28, 2008 3:19 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: big brake conversion
Replies: 3
Views: 115

Re: big brake conversion

was thinking bout 4pots and i've got 18''s with vented discs
by howie
Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:46 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: big brake conversion
Replies: 3
Views: 115

big brake conversion

anyone know where i can get get hold of a big brake conversion for my 89 318, its converted to a 325 but i've only just found out it's still got the 318 brakes
by howie
Wed Apr 23, 2008 12:25 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Suspension mail order suggestions???
Replies: 7
Views: 230

Re: Suspension mail order suggestions???

the ones i use are deemon-tweeks or europerformance, theres also potn.com but i've never used them so can't comment on if there any good,but i would defo recommend the other two.i even got my own suspension from europerformance and can't fault htere service.Happy hunting and good luck
by howie
Sat Mar 29, 2008 9:48 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: would 18 inch alloys fit an e30 325, 1989
Replies: 33
Views: 1109

Got 18's on mine was lowered 60mm all round , with slight rubbing on the front but that might just have been due to leaking shocks. Now went an lowered by 35mm with new shocks with no rubbing whatsoever
by howie
Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:10 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: scottish meet time!!
Replies: 21
Views: 784

Re: scottish meet time!!

how about the weekend of the 15th/16th march somewhere centralish so no long commute needed for fellow zoners ie dundee
by howie
Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:57 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: What U got planned for your E30 in 2008
Replies: 123
Views: 4479

Re: What U got planned for your E30 in 2008

Suspension , seats , little bit of welding,MOT (hopefully),tune engine and anything else that decides to shit is's pants
by howie
Mon Mar 03, 2008 6:59 am
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: scottish zoners unite!!!
Replies: 117
Views: 3356

tappets

anyone out there fancy gettin theier hands dirty and adjusting me tappets, had them done when i got my head rebuilt but i'm afraid they just set them to normal when i've got a schrick cam , dunno the profile of the cam tho. Theres a case o beer in it if anyone's interested.
by howie
Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:09 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Dash removal
Replies: 12
Views: 413

Dash removal

anyone know of a thread that was on here for removing the dash, thot i saw one on here a while back
by howie
Wed Feb 06, 2008 9:39 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: On a downer
Replies: 17
Views: 872

know how you guys feel , mines been nothin but trouble since i got it what with warped heads , punctures on chrimbo day suspension troubles etc . But when you put your foot on the loud pedal an get the back end out all those things don't seem to matter anymore ..........till the nxt time
by howie
Wed Feb 06, 2008 9:32 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: suspension upgrade
Replies: 4
Views: 183

sounds good , how much you looking for them and when would be best time to come and inspect?
by howie
Tue Feb 05, 2008 1:10 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: suspension upgrade
Replies: 4
Views: 183

suspension upgrade

hey fellow zoners , i'm after a bit of advice regarding above subject . I'm after an upgrade on as me front shocks are leaking and soft , so rather than just replace them i thot i'd upgrade instead. what i'm after is -25 to -35 drop all round and they don't have to adjustable, and prefablly don't co...
by howie
Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:40 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: calling scottish zoners
Replies: 218
Views: 9211

howie/aberdeen/325is
by howie
Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:57 am
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: scottish zoners unite!!!
Replies: 117
Views: 3356

Stick my name down after all many hands make light work
by howie
Fri Nov 16, 2007 8:37 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: what filter?
Replies: 24
Views: 645

they reckon on the bmc carbon fibre filter according to performance bmw mag
by howie
Mon Nov 12, 2007 2:03 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: respray
Replies: 2
Views: 157

respray

can anyone recommend a spray shop in or around aberdeen
by howie
Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:59 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Hello, im new!
Replies: 15
Views: 512

welcome :)
by howie
Mon Nov 12, 2007 12:52 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: newbie
Replies: 17
Views: 472

nice to know it's getting a good reaction , just gotta get suspension and seats sorted then i'll be laughin
by howie
Sun Nov 11, 2007 6:26 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: suspension/coilovers
Replies: 11
Views: 286

i know what your saying but surely there must be a way to get a comprimise , i had 17'' on my old car with adjustable coilovers and it seemed to be the spot on for comfort and handling
by howie
Sat Nov 10, 2007 9:30 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: newbie
Replies: 17
Views: 472

dunno how to post up pictures as i'm not very computer savvy , but if u want a peep then go to pistonheads ref#264340
by howie
Sat Nov 10, 2007 9:12 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: newbie
Replies: 17
Views: 472

i'm drivin a black 318 with 2.5 conversion . what u drivin
by howie
Sat Nov 10, 2007 9:01 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: suspension/coilovers
Replies: 11
Views: 286

thanx for the advice but i don't really want to get rid of the 18'' as they really top the car off , but would it still be poss to do as you say with them still on. As for pics i'll get them up loaded as soon as i can figure out how to .
by howie
Sat Nov 10, 2007 5:54 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: Scottish Track Day *crail* 2008
Replies: 56
Views: 2237

Re:

You can count me in too
by howie
Sat Nov 10, 2007 5:45 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: newbie
Replies: 17
Views: 472

newbie

after searching for months for the right e30 i've finally got it :D , so i thought i'd better introduce myself
by howie
Sat Nov 10, 2007 5:38 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: *Scotland* - Rolling Road Shoot Out
Replies: 50
Views: 2576

Re: *Scotland* - Rolling Road Shoot Out

I'd be interested , just depends if i'm offshore or not
by howie
Sat Nov 10, 2007 5:23 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: suspension/coilovers
Replies: 11
Views: 286

suspension/coilovers

Hi everyone , after months of searching i've finally got my hands on a 325 , although it was previously a 318. I was hoping someone out there could give me advice on suspension . I'm currently sitting on 18'' wheels with lowering springs @ -60 all round which is to hard a ride for Scottish roads . S...