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- Sun Jun 22, 2008 12:39 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: how much should u pay?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 346
Re: how much should u pay?
thahks for all ur help. i HATE dodgy garages i thought it sounded alot.
- Sat Jun 21, 2008 4:33 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: how much should u pay?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 346
how much should u pay?
hi everyone,
just wondering how much you would expect to pay for a 320i saloon ecu. i have spoken to people and been quoted £80 by a local garage but i don't want to get ripped off.
thanks for and advice given.
just wondering how much you would expect to pay for a 320i saloon ecu. i have spoken to people and been quoted £80 by a local garage but i don't want to get ripped off.
thanks for and advice given.
- Sat May 03, 2008 5:35 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: 2.5 throttle body on my 320
- Replies: 18
- Views: 495
Re: 2.5 throttle body on my 320
you could put on the 325 manifold on as well , but some say you would loose some low down grunt??? the 320 has preicous little low down grunt as it is in my opinion. i have4 a 2.5 tb and manifold sittin about so i'll try that. has anyone ever put a 325 fule pressure regulaitor on a 2.0? i heard tha...
- Sat May 03, 2008 5:30 pm
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: homemade turbo manifold.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 314
Re: homemade turbo manifold.
thanks for the valuable info.
ant i will deffinatly be in touch when i start thre project.
got an engine to rebuild befor i can strap a spinner to it.
ant i will deffinatly be in touch when i start thre project.
got an engine to rebuild befor i can strap a spinner to it.
- Sat May 03, 2008 9:15 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: 2.5 throttle body on my 320
- Replies: 18
- Views: 495
2.5 throttle body on my 320
i have read that i can increase power on my 320 by fitting a 2.5 throttle body and inlet manifold. has anyone ever done this?
dose the 325 setup have a larger internal diamiter?
thanks for any advice.
dose the 325 setup have a larger internal diamiter?
thanks for any advice.
- Sat May 03, 2008 8:56 am
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: homemade turbo manifold.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 314
homemade turbo manifold.
hi lads and ladetts, has anyone ever built a turbo exaust manifold for there e30? i'm trying to show my mate that you can build a low pressure turbo conversion on a budget. i'm only plannin on runnin 7-9 psi on a standurd ecu. i've heard it mentioned that a strong home built exaust manifold is a goo...
- Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:59 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: it's getting there
- Replies: 42
- Views: 1714
Re:
good luck for friday m8. the car has come along nice and looks good lowered.
- Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:39 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: LSD
- Replies: 1
- Views: 75
LSD
when i bought my car i was told it had an lsd, i didn't know how to check it out at the time. since then i have found out how, and i was disapointed to find out thet its not an lsd (lieing bastards). so i am now in the market for an lsd and wondered how much i can expect to pay? also what ratio is b...
- Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:31 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: The coont mobile
- Replies: 129
- Views: 6533
Re: the spook mobile.
the car looks fantastic m8, nice pipe too.
hartage 6 branch is next in my list i think.
hartage 6 branch is next in my list i think.
- Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:27 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: e30 pickups.....
- Replies: 50
- Views: 1967
Re: e30 pickups.....
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my m8 wanted to build 1 as a track day car but i tried to talk him out of it because he wanted to do it on the cheap.

i agree.If done propley i think there ace,,
my m8 wanted to build 1 as a track day car but i tried to talk him out of it because he wanted to do it on the cheap.
- Thu Mar 27, 2008 5:38 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: New wheels or suspension upgrade?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 682
Re: New wheels or suspension upgrade?
the wheels you have are nice so i would keep them on. suspension sounds like a good idea to me.
- Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:08 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: electric fan conversion
- Replies: 33
- Views: 648
Re: electric fan conversion
not really, just trying to squeeze all the power i can without doing an engine change just yet. 
- Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:08 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: electric fan conversion
- Replies: 33
- Views: 648
Re: electric fan conversion
oh,
i didn't notice your conversion.
i didn't notice your conversion.
- Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:03 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: electric fan conversion
- Replies: 33
- Views: 648
Re: electric fan conversion
how dificult is it to do?Ziggy wrote:As above - barely any difference when not running, but less efficient when running...
Plenty of people have done it though - myself included!
what made you decide to do it?
- Wed Mar 26, 2008 5:52 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: electric fan conversion
- Replies: 33
- Views: 648
electric fan conversion
hello everybody peeps :) i've been told recently that if i remove the fan from my car and fit an electric fan it will release some more power from my car. has anyone ever done a conversion? how easy is it? what are your views on this claim. i'm not expecting a huge increase in power but every little...
- Thu Mar 06, 2008 6:46 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: 320 gearbox trouble
- Replies: 1
- Views: 65
320 gearbox trouble
hi everyone, i'm trying to get an 88 320 back on the road but i need a gearbox. i can't find one anywere. will a box from an m10 lump fit? or can any one help me find a box at a reasonable price (i'm on a bit of a budget) :( . i don't mind travleing 100 miles or so from essex to collect a box if its...
- Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:09 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: what is my 320i se worth? this is not an advert.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 579
Re:
yep but it back to standard and put the chrome back no chance, lol. thanks for all the comments and sugestions from u all. i am looking out for a clean 2 door shell when i can raise the funds, failing that a 2.5 lump will do for now. i really need 4 doors at the moment as its a daily runner and i h...
- Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:31 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: what is my 320i se worth? this is not an advert.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 579
Re: what is my 320i se worth? this is not an advert.
i guess its a good investment, i'll get the work done and tidy the interior up (normal driver seat wear) then see what i get
- Mon Feb 25, 2008 8:56 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: what is my 320i se worth? this is not an advert.
- Replies: 17
- Views: 579
what is my 320i se worth? this is not an advert.
just wondering what sort of money people think my car is worth. might be lookin to sell it for a 325 2 door. please be honest, i wont cry i promise :) http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/8006/adscamera002fj7.jpg http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/7065/adscamera042cx4.jpg http://img339.imageshack.us/i...
- Sat Feb 16, 2008 5:59 pm
- Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
- Topic: Lakeside Meet 16/02/08
- Replies: 193
- Views: 5394
Re:
looking forward to seeing u all there, or whoever turns up any
way
- Fri Feb 15, 2008 5:09 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: my first e30
- Replies: 21
- Views: 796
Re: my first e30
nice clean car m8. nice set of bbs rs would look super cool on it. welcome to the zone btw 
- Tue Feb 12, 2008 4:05 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: New Merchandise - Hoodies!
- Replies: 122
- Views: 4202
Re: New Merchandise - Hoodies!
Can those that have paid send me an email with your email address and username please. I just to be 100% sure we send the right ones to the right people. :D Anyone that hasn't paid but originally asked for one, can you let me know if you no longer want one as I have requests from others that do wan...
- Sat Feb 09, 2008 11:17 am
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: harkies car
- Replies: 8
- Views: 421
Re: harkys car
nice cabby m8. any other plans for it appart from lowering it?
welcome to the zone
welcome to the zone
- Sat Feb 09, 2008 10:58 am
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: Coming Soon: Project Pole (E437 VVP is no more)
- Replies: 138
- Views: 8288
Re:
the neon in the grill looks a little fast and furious to me. the rest of the car i like alot.
how long has it taken so far?
how long has it taken so far?
- Thu Jan 31, 2008 4:29 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: what are these for
- Replies: 4
- Views: 144
Re: what are these for
it tells u what they are in the blurb.
- Thu Jan 31, 2008 4:28 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: What are the best wheels for the e30?
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2010
Re: What are the best wheels for the e30?
any deep dish split rim bbs is gonna look imo. no 9 are deffo not nice for an e30.
- Mon Jan 28, 2008 3:24 pm
- Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
- Topic: Ace cafe E30 day 10/05/08
- Replies: 274
- Views: 12574
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01.tylerma 02. d6dph 03. bazza93 04. D1MYY 05. Maxfield 318i 06. Dmaxfield M3 07. saqi 08. Ray 09. Alex-E30 10. Oze30 (If I'm still here!.... 11 Daved....why Oze ? are you visiting another planet!...remember Max you have to pass your test first 12. Pal318is - should be ready by then Rolling Eyes 13....
- Sat Jan 26, 2008 6:20 pm
- Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
- Topic: Lakeside Meet 16/02/08
- Replies: 193
- Views: 5394
Re:
1.Essexboy
2. D6dph
3. cotty (in pencil)
4. 1bash
5. No show chromie
6. tylerma
7. bazza93
8.corsashmorsa(if i can get my prop balanced i dont wanna turn up in a diesil corsa)
9. potman (there with bells on, and maybe ribbons too)
10.
2. D6dph
3. cotty (in pencil)
4. 1bash
5. No show chromie
6. tylerma
7. bazza93
8.corsashmorsa(if i can get my prop balanced i dont wanna turn up in a diesil corsa)
9. potman (there with bells on, and maybe ribbons too)
10.
- Sat Jan 26, 2008 6:11 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: Check out my E30, new to the fourm what do u guys think?
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2036
Re: Check out my E30, new to the fourm what do u guys think?
i agree. apart from that the car looks sh*t hot. is that royal blue?really nice car, not a fan of the wheels but i'm probably in the minroity on that
its the best colour for an e30 in my opinion.
welcome to the zone
- Sat Jan 26, 2008 5:59 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: our e30's so far 7 and counting! (photos)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 374
Re: our e30's so far 7 and counting! (photos)
nice collection. the mint 320 was v nice, i would have hung on to it until i could get a tank.
nice group photo at the end aswell, shame about the vectra spoiling it, lol.
nice group photo at the end aswell, shame about the vectra spoiling it, lol.
- Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:34 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: how easy is a single wiper conversion?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 755
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i will never understand why the right hand drive cars have a different wiper linkage set up then the LHD cars
if u had a RHD wiper set on a LHD car, u would get the big unwhiped area that is on the n/s in ur line of vision.
hope that sounds right to readers of this.
- Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:35 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: how easy is a single wiper conversion?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 755
Re:
i will never understand why the right hand drive cars have a different wiper linkage set up then the LHD cars
if u had a RHD wiper set on a LHD car, u would get the big unwhiped area that is on the n/s in ur line of vision.
hope that sounds right to readers of this.
- Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:32 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: how easy is a single wiper conversion?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 755
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thanks bottlecape30, luckily my best m8 is a bmw ceniour workshop tecnition (can't spell
), part on its way in 2 days.
good idea on the LHD vent cover. i'll get one of them too

good idea on the LHD vent cover. i'll get one of them too
- Wed Jan 16, 2008 8:25 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: my 4door
- Replies: 38
- Views: 2345
Re: my 4door
nice one m8.
i also have a 4 door but its a 320. i don't think u need to have a 2 door to have a noic e30.
i also have a 4 door but its a 320. i don't think u need to have a 2 door to have a noic e30.
- Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:30 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: how easy is a single wiper conversion?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 755
Re:
hello mate. ive done a single wiper on my cab. only abit of cutting and welding so save yourself some doller. start by taking the linkages out of the car. once out cut the drivers part off as this is no longer needed. make sure you dont cut any of the mounting plates off. then take the small bar of...
