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by red50x
Fri Sep 11, 2015 3:44 pm
Forum: For Sale - E30 Parts
Topic: Consolidated E30 Dismantling Thread - 316i to 325i Sport & M3...
Replies: 936
Views: 187628

hi do you have any mtech 2 front bumpers ?

tks richard
by red50x
Thu Oct 18, 2012 8:35 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: tool to remove diff rubber mount ?
Replies: 1
Views: 130

tool to remove diff rubber mount ?

does anyone know if and where i can buy a tool to remove the diff rubber mount without having to remove the diff ? I have seen these advertised for E46 but none for E30 .. appreciate any help . tks richard
by red50x
Mon Apr 30, 2012 11:29 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Cracked the sump on a speed bump
Replies: 56
Views: 2315

there is no pressure in the sump .. just drain the sump ,clean all traces of oil from the crack and use one of the many metal based puttys to plug it . there is no reason why it should not last for many years
by red50x
Sat Apr 28, 2012 3:38 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: calling all convertible owners show us what you got!!!
Replies: 89
Views: 7780

Re:

looks like it didnt load properly . will try again http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy330/red50x/DSC00223.jpg http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy330/red50x/DSC00199.jpg http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy330/red50x/DSC00313.jpg http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy330/red50x/DSC00680.jpg http:...
by red50x
Sat Apr 28, 2012 3:27 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: calling all convertible owners show us what you got!!!
Replies: 89
Views: 7780

heres mine . starting with re trimmed interior . then on to some shots with different rims 16" alpina reps , 17" motorsports, 15" bbs and 16" racing dynamics .. which ones look best on the car ? http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy330/red50x/e30silver0808003.jpg http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...
by red50x
Sun Feb 19, 2012 8:53 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Hot tuning coliover kit advertised here at 215 pounds
Replies: 3
Views: 243

Hot tuning coliover kit advertised here at 215 pounds

Im thinking of buying a set but it would good to hear of other zoners experiences beforehand . 1) is it easy to fit ? 2) how high / low does it extend and is it easy to adjust ? 3) is ride good for road use ( not too hard ) ? 4) does it improve handling ? heres the ad from traders section ----------...
by red50x
Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:40 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: ride height dilemma
Replies: 8
Views: 448

ride height dilemma

i just installed some -40mm lowering springs on my 325 sport but its too low to live with .. Car has problems with ramps , speed bumps driveway access etc.. the standard mtec springs are way too high . should i go for adjustable coilovers or is there anyway i can stick with these springs and fix wit...
by red50x
Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:24 am
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: mtec 2 fitting kit
Replies: 5
Views: 315

Re: mtec 2 fitting kit

brett please send to rgmartin@au1.ibm.com . . ok , understand on the credit card will sort that later ..cheers richard
by red50x
Tue Nov 15, 2011 10:00 am
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: mtec 2 fitting kit
Replies: 5
Views: 315

Re: mtec 2 fitting kit

hi this is not for export ( unless i can save on the VAT) . I was originally planning for u to send to my family in england
by red50x
Thu Nov 10, 2011 10:46 am
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: mtec 2 fitting kit
Replies: 5
Views: 315

mtec 2 fitting kit

hi could you quote me for a fitting kit ..tks richard
by red50x
Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:34 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: front seat belts 2 door / 4 door are tehy the same?
Replies: 2
Views: 199

front seat belts 2 door / 4 door are tehy the same?

my front belts are worn and there are some 4 door ones for sale in better condition .. can i swap them over ? appreciate yur help .tks
by red50x
Wed Oct 26, 2011 12:27 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: dumb thing to do
Replies: 4
Views: 634

Re: dumb thing to do

thanks much for your advice , I will check at weekend
by red50x
Tue Oct 25, 2011 1:26 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: dumb thing to do
Replies: 4
Views: 634

dumb thing to do

at weekend i fitted spacers to the rear wheels and used overlong studs to attach . The car was on an incline and rolled back off the jack back making a nasty noise at the hubs . I think the overlong studs must have hit something on the inside I hastily re jacked the car and removed spacer and refitt...
by red50x
Thu Jul 28, 2011 1:34 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: sensors
Replies: 1
Views: 118

sensors

hi i have an 89 325i sport . cna you quote me for a coolant sensor part#1362 1709 966 and an oxygen sensor with regular spaced round 4 point connector .. posted to winchester hants

tks richard
by red50x
Tue Jul 19, 2011 11:55 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: my 325is
Replies: 3
Views: 410

Re: my 325is

thanks much for the comments and i agree the 15" bbs look ok but they just dont fill the wheel arches the same as these do .. I might compromise with a 16" alpina or azev style wheel .. will post some more pics if i do ..
by red50x
Sun Jul 17, 2011 2:31 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: my 325is
Replies: 3
Views: 410

my 325is

had this for a few months now ... the 325is or Sport is quite rare in Aus .I took the Sport spoiler off and replaced with a regular heckspoiler which looks a lot better IMO . I think its too low and im planning to raise the drop to 40mm tell me what you think .. http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/2915...
by red50x
Mon Jun 27, 2011 12:15 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: 325i Convertible auto - SI Board fixed
Replies: 48
Views: 6185

looks good .. whats the crimp trick on the tensioners ?
by red50x
Fri May 20, 2011 3:00 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 318is discs ..Help needed
Replies: 4
Views: 149

318is discs ..Help needed

i just noticed my 1990 318is discs are badly scored and need to be replaced .Are these the same as regular 318i discs or do they take a different disc ??
Also, are they difficult to replace .. ? is there a link with instructions ? .. much appreciated ..tks
by red50x
Fri Jan 28, 2011 10:37 am
Forum: Traders
Topic: HOTTUNING BMW E30 SUSPENSION 139GBP!
Replies: 97
Views: 35624

hi , i want a 40/40mm drop kit for a 89 325i sport .

i see u are offering for 139 to zoners ?
how much for just the springs?

thank you .. richard
by red50x
Wed Jun 30, 2010 11:56 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: another harsh winter in sydney
Replies: 16
Views: 1012

Re: another harsh winter in sydney

spic ,
yes they are 4 stud 17" which bolt strait on . I have leant them to friend for his 325is (sport in uk ) , I will take a picture next time i see him and the car and load it on here so you can see how they look .
by red50x
Tue Jun 29, 2010 11:18 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: another harsh winter in sydney
Replies: 16
Views: 1012

Re: another harsh winter in sydney

steve the wheels fit strait on with no spacers .. I have two sets exactly the same except the second set has word "Motorsport" stamped into the centres . next time i take one off , i will look for any markings and let you know
by red50x
Tue Jun 29, 2010 11:11 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: another harsh winter in sydney
Replies: 16
Views: 1012

Re: another harsh winter in sydney

mike i might be interested in the car
.. can you give me his number and i will go take a look
by red50x
Mon Jun 28, 2010 1:17 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: another harsh winter in sydney
Replies: 16
Views: 1012

Re: another harsh winter in sydney

steve , wheels are 17" BBS reps .. I also have regular 15" bbs but im not sure which
look better .. what do you think ?

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by red50x
Mon Jun 28, 2010 1:11 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: another harsh winter in sydney
Replies: 16
Views: 1012

Re: another harsh winter in sydney

hi mike . i m in west pennant hills ..richard
by red50x
Mon Jun 28, 2010 1:10 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: another harsh winter in sydney
Replies: 16
Views: 1012

Re: another harsh winter in sydney

i have the front spoiler which still needs painting up but i dont have the mtec 2 bumper ..very difficult to find in Oz.. still i will keep on looking .. If any one know where i can get one please let me know ...........for now , i have to run with the regular bumper and iS lip spoiler ..
by red50x
Sun Jun 27, 2010 3:10 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: another harsh winter in sydney
Replies: 16
Views: 1012

Re: another harsh winter in sydney

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by red50x
Sun Jun 27, 2010 2:55 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: another harsh winter in sydney
Replies: 16
Views: 1012

another harsh winter in sydney

my first attempt at loading some pix of my 325i cab . not sure if it is working

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by red50x
Sat Apr 17, 2010 11:07 am
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Tornador - where to get one
Replies: 4
Views: 315

Re: Tornador - where to get one

i guess you could clean the car but it would take a while .. you either fire compressed air or compressed air plus a liquid .. its best for interior upholstery /carpets where you use a carpet/fabric cleaner concentrate slightly diluted .. on dash board u can use armoral . you can clean alloy wheels ...
by red50x
Sat Apr 17, 2010 10:57 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 318is suspension lowering
Replies: 3
Views: 158

Re: 318is suspension lowering

hey thanks for the advice . i guess i will go for a 4cyl spring with 35- 40 mm drop . that will take em down another 20 -25 ... tks again
by red50x
Fri Apr 16, 2010 2:56 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 318is suspension lowering
Replies: 3
Views: 158

318is suspension lowering

i want to lower my 318is about 35 - 40 mm .I know the suspension is different to the std 4cyl .Do i need special springs or will regular 4 or 6 cyl do ?
by red50x
Fri Apr 16, 2010 2:49 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Tornador - where to get one
Replies: 4
Views: 315

Re: Tornador - where to get one

i got one off ebay ..they are excellent .. .. can do upholstry , carpets , dasboard , engines bays , rubbers , convertible tops .. well worth it . you just need a good compressor and tank for constant use
by red50x
Mon Dec 28, 2009 7:57 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: electric sunroof set up
Replies: 0
Views: 84

electric sunroof set up

hi does one know the correct relay sequencing for the electric sunroof ? mine suroof has been been removed but just clicks when power is applied which makes me think it is not at the correct starting position for electric operation .. I know it is ok mechanically as it works fine manually with the a...
by red50x
Fri Dec 11, 2009 10:46 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 320i lower springs look too small
Replies: 8
Views: 189

Re: 320i lower springs look too small

hey guys , thanks for all your advice . i guess ive got to make a few decisions
!! :mad: :mad:
by red50x
Fri Dec 11, 2009 2:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 320i lower springs look too small
Replies: 8
Views: 189

Re: 320i lower springs look too small

but these new ones are 80mm shorter than the old ones which mayhave already been flatenned say 20mm so the drop vs unflattened would be 80+20 = 100 . im really looking for a max 40mm drop so im worried these are way too low Waht do you think about packing the gap with additional rubber under the exi...