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by potman
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.
by potman
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.
by potman
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...
by potman
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.
by potman
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.
by potman
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...
by potman
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.
by potman
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...
by potman
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.
by potman
Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:27 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: e30 pickups.....
Replies: 50
Views: 1967

Re: e30 pickups.....

i
If done propley i think there ace,,
i agree.

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. :screwy: :nono:
by potman
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.
by potman
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. :)
by potman
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.
by potman
Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:03 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: electric fan conversion
Replies: 33
Views: 648

Re: electric fan conversion

Ziggy wrote:As above - barely any difference when not running, but less efficient when running...

Plenty of people have done it though - myself included! :)
how dificult is it to do?

what made you decide to do it?
by potman
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...
by potman
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...
by potman
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...
by potman
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
by potman
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...
by potman
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 :D way
by potman
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 :cool:
by potman
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...
by potman
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 :)
by potman
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?
by potman
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.
by potman
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.
by potman
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....
by potman
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) :D
10.
by potman
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?

really nice car, not a fan of the wheels but i'm probably in the minroity on that
i agree. apart from that the car looks sh*t hot. is that royal blue?

its the best colour for an e30 in my opinion.

welcome to the zone :D
by potman
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.
by potman
Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:34 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.
by potman
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.
by potman
Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:32 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: how easy is a single wiper conversion?
Replies: 19
Views: 755

Re:

thanks bottlecape30, luckily my best m8 is a bmw ceniour workshop tecnition (can't spell :cry: ), part on its way in 2 days.

good idea on the LHD vent cover. i'll get one of them too :D :D :D
by potman
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. :D
by potman
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...