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by flyingfarrier
Wed Jul 17, 2013 12:12 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: E30 LS1 Drift project
Replies: 6
Views: 390

Re:

Not sure of the cost for UK but here in Middle east they are reasonably cheap and plentiful, hence the swap. I run a Borg warner T56 6 speed in my car with a custom alloy propshaft to a diff flange conversion to a standard M3 LSD. I thought the Stock diff would be the weak point but its holding up v...
by flyingfarrier
Wed Jul 17, 2013 10:39 am
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: More rear grip
Replies: 4
Views: 601

Re: More rear grip

Hi Disconnect the Anti Roll Bar completely, Also if possible adjust the rear ride height get the car sitting as flat as possible. to help the weight transfer over the rear wheels. you mentioned the rear coil overs are slightly soft? this could have a effect on grip as you are not getting the weight ...
by flyingfarrier
Wed Jul 17, 2013 8:02 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: E30 LS1 Drift project
Replies: 6
Views: 390

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by flyingfarrier
Wed Jul 17, 2013 7:29 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: E30 LS1 Drift project
Replies: 6
Views: 390

E30 LS1 Drift project

Hi All Have got my E30/LS1 conversion up and running this year, Its not finished yet but the initial shakedowns are proving that everything is correct and not breaking! I got it on the Dyno last night and managed 340hp and 350LBFT from the stock LS1. I have one more event this summer then the car is...
by flyingfarrier
Fri Mar 23, 2012 5:16 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: M20 B20 race engine
Replies: 25
Views: 4817

Re: M20 B20 race engine

Canned the idea, waiting till the summer and will maybe buy a honda to race, i'm close to finishing my E30 LS1 race car so will concentrate on that for now.


thanks for the info guys. but just wont make anywhere near the power to chase the little V-tec buggers around the track
by flyingfarrier
Tue Feb 21, 2012 6:46 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: e30 v8
Replies: 16
Views: 743

Re: e30 v8

LS1 wins hands down. but maybe i'm a bit biased! and cheap as chips to tune to 500hp if required.
by flyingfarrier
Tue Feb 07, 2012 3:20 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: M20 B20 race engine
Replies: 25
Views: 4817

Re: M20 B20 race engine

Spot on cheers guys, am i mistaken in thinking a 325 head would fit?
by flyingfarrier
Tue Feb 07, 2012 10:24 am
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: M20 B20 race engine
Replies: 25
Views: 4817

M20 B20 race engine

Hi Guys and Girls Anyone have any cheap mods to extract power from an M20 B20, want to do a couple of races and this is the only engine i have available to use. The regs are open apart from running a single throttle body, and displacement must stay 2.0 or below. I cannot fit a b25 so don't mention i...
by flyingfarrier
Thu May 12, 2011 4:08 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: BMW diff cover
Replies: 2
Views: 123

Re: BMW diff cover

Cheers Kevo, gone with plan B today as fed up wasting time driving round looking, so i cut the ear off this cover and started fabbing up a steel plate with 2 chassis bushing's to sit between the diff housing and alloy case, an added result is that it will allow the diff to carry more oil! will post ...
by flyingfarrier
Tue May 10, 2011 9:22 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: BMW diff cover
Replies: 2
Views: 123

BMW diff cover

Hi can anyone tell me what diff cover i need to fit this LSD? i want to upgrade to a twin ear cover but the ones i can find here in Bahrain are for the small case diffs, with the language barrier to overcome at the parts shops i need to know exactly what car i want from diff cover from, http://i1137...
by flyingfarrier
Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:16 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Zoners track day cars
Replies: 292
Views: 20966

Re:

engine degreaser works well and without to many fumes,
by flyingfarrier
Tue Feb 24, 2009 7:46 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Wiring?...
Replies: 1
Views: 115

Re: Wiring?...

lose the wires and move the mirrors manually, or buy the dtm style ones from demon tweeks they are cheap and fit pretty well with a bit of work,
by flyingfarrier
Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:24 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day Builds
Topic: My 325i Trackcar Project
Replies: 44
Views: 4761

those tires above killed my formula ford, i wasn't driving it though my dad was! :cry: came back with only 2 corners still attached and not much bodywork left, funny thing was i warned him that they were in a bad place and if he was to spin don't do it on that corner hahaha, luckily i was in the pub...
by flyingfarrier
Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:26 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: e30 vauxhall red top rally car
Replies: 127
Views: 8394

Re:

Just wondered what front roll bar you have used as i need to mount one just the same as you have, was going to get a one off made but if there is a easier alternative then i'm all ears

great thread btw, :D
by flyingfarrier
Sat Nov 29, 2008 7:55 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: M44 wiring diagram
Replies: 5
Views: 89

Re: M44 wiring diagram

excellent thankyou for that Brian :D
by flyingfarrier
Sat Nov 29, 2008 1:53 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: M44 wiring diagram
Replies: 5
Views: 89

Re: M44 wiring diagram

hmmm my russian is not so good sorry! :(
by flyingfarrier
Sat Nov 29, 2008 10:35 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: M44 wiring diagram
Replies: 5
Views: 89

Re: M44 wiring diagram

bump
by flyingfarrier
Thu Nov 27, 2008 5:04 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: M44 wiring diagram
Replies: 5
Views: 89

M44 wiring diagram

Hi after a wiring diagram for a m44 1999 from a z3, does anyone know where i can download one?? :cry:
by flyingfarrier
Wed Nov 26, 2008 5:24 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Southerners test/track your car for £79... 1/12/08
Replies: 27
Views: 639

Re: Southerners test/track your car for £79... 1/12/08

what county is Abingdon in? its not the Abingdon near cambridge is it?? winkeye
by flyingfarrier
Thu Oct 23, 2008 7:53 am
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: GAZ Gold Coilover Suspension E30zone Deal
Replies: 26
Views: 1503

Re:

Thanks James you have been a great help, will post some pics of the car when its finished, :D
by flyingfarrier
Tue Sep 02, 2008 5:29 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Sparco 10 point bolt in cage
Replies: 15
Views: 592

Re: Sparco 10 point bolt in cage

the cage we received didn't look like that one no extra bracing, it didn't have the main x bars and the doors bars where A type,
by flyingfarrier
Tue Sep 02, 2008 5:24 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Sparco 10 point bolt in cage
Replies: 15
Views: 592

Re: Sparco 10 point bolt in cage

I had one sent out here, we couldnt even assemble it out of the car it was so twisted and deformed, after a week of heating cutting and bending we got a snug fit but what a hassle if i hadn't have lived in Bahrain i would have sent it back but we couldnt wait for a replacement, the doors bars where ...
by flyingfarrier
Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:31 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Looking for a good Engine builder
Replies: 10
Views: 417

Re: Looking for a good Engine builder

bump, still after a crank and rods 8)
by flyingfarrier
Thu Jul 10, 2008 4:33 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Looking for a good Engine builder
Replies: 10
Views: 417

Re: Looking for a good Engine builder

managed to get hold of a good s14 engine today, so now after the crank and rods to bring down to 2 ltr anyone know who has some for sale??

Jason thanks tried to ring but no joy. and its a result as i used to live in Bury! will try to get hold of you re the manifold
by flyingfarrier
Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:00 am
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Looking for a good Engine builder
Replies: 10
Views: 417

Re: Looking for a good Engine builder

Hi, yeah we have to run a bmw engine, power wise as much as i can get!!!! i think a couple of guys are knocking on 200 bhp at present but wont be long till someone comes along with a serious vtec,
If anyone can put me in touch with a builder/tuner i would be really grateful

cheers guys :)
by flyingfarrier
Wed Jul 09, 2008 6:24 am
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Looking for a good Engine builder
Replies: 10
Views: 417

Looking for a good Engine builder

Hi can anyone out there recommend a good Engine tuner, i'm building an e30 for a 2 ltr championship in the Middle east, the rules are free as far as engines go only that they must run a single throttle body with 50mm restrictor and be 2 ltr, my budget is not bottomless and i need a quick turn around...
by flyingfarrier
Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:13 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: m44 in to a e30
Replies: 6
Views: 309

Re: m44 in to a e30

tried bmw they are expensive and take 3 weeks to get parts, it the problem of being in the middle east, on the plus side this island is crawling with e30's and none of them suffering from rot!!!! shame their all auto's. would def need to ship them out just need to track some down first, thanks for t...
by flyingfarrier
Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:39 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: m44 in to a e30
Replies: 6
Views: 309

Re: m44 in to a e30

excellent. now the next question is where can i get them from? as they don't stock any out here. the engine will be pretty much standard although the rules are very free for tuning, but its a new championship and has good prize money so eventually i will be looking for someone to build me a good uni...
by flyingfarrier
Thu Feb 21, 2008 1:28 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: m44 in to a e30
Replies: 6
Views: 309

m44 in to a e30

Hi guys need some help. I'm building an e30 2.0 ltr racecar out in Bahrain problem is due to all cars here being auto and fuel is cheap at 13p litre only e30's are 325's so i've struggled to find an engine suitable for the regs, anyway i have got hold of a complete m44 with gearbox and wiring from a...