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- Fri Dec 25, 2009 2:57 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: washer bottle
- Replies: 7
- Views: 321
Re: washer bottle
that was my original plan. but all the plumbing has been removed properly. its just confuses me how the car needs 4 pumps and 3 bottles for only 3 features lol. oh well. it doesnt bother me that mucg as every button i press works so i suppose im just being picky
- Thu Dec 24, 2009 11:53 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: washer bottle
- Replies: 7
- Views: 321
Re: washer bottle
but the one in the smaller tank is disconected but the intesive wash still works :? tad confused now in the main bottle (the big and small joined) there is only one pump conected and the 2 disconected ones are the hidden one and the one in the small bottle... so one of them is obviously the headlamp...
- Thu Dec 24, 2009 9:21 am
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: e30 + new engine = me happy
- Replies: 6
- Views: 394
Re: e30 + new engine = me happy
that makes sense. is there less work involved with an m30 though?
- Wed Dec 23, 2009 11:23 pm
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: e30 + new engine = me happy
- Replies: 6
- Views: 394
Re: e30 + new engine = me happy
ahh gotcha. lol. in that case, is it better to have a 12v 3.5 or a 24v 2.5???
- Wed Dec 23, 2009 11:03 pm
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: e30 + new engine = me happy
- Replies: 6
- Views: 394
Re: e30 + new engine = me happy
how so? the 3.5 24v sport engine i have heard is a f__king monsterous engine. serious power and torque with reasonable economy for a feathered right foot which i can be capable of... 5 days of the week anywayCook318IS wrote: If you want a 24v e30, why would you start with a 535i?![]()
- Wed Dec 23, 2009 9:12 pm
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: e30 + new engine = me happy
- Replies: 6
- Views: 394
e30 + new engine = me happy
im looking to buy another e30 and give it a new heart. now. this is my first engine swap. what is the easiest and cheapest way to get a 24v e30? what engined e30 do i start with and what donor car will i be needing? i want it to be as straight forward as possable and as few or no custom parts hopefu...
- Sun Dec 20, 2009 10:43 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: washer bottle
- Replies: 7
- Views: 321
Re: washer bottle
ohh fair enough
- Sun Dec 20, 2009 5:33 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: washer bottle
- Replies: 7
- Views: 321
washer bottle
on my new touring the washer bottle has 3 pumps obvously screen, rear & lamps. but as its snowing and too cold to be multi-metering can some1 put a picture up of the bottle and lable what pump does what please. cheers ps. i have a rough idea. i think front (closest to exhaust) will be screen, the fr...
- Sun Dec 20, 2009 2:22 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: vinyl wrapping
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1675
Re: vinyl wrapping
MCD Mobile Custom Designs... in Colchester... PM me for contact details if u need them
- Sat Dec 19, 2009 2:50 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: My New Beast
- Replies: 13
- Views: 622
Re: My New Beast
thankyou 
- Sat Dec 19, 2009 2:36 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: My New Beast
- Replies: 13
- Views: 622
My New Beast
http://i354.photobucket.com/albums/r421/AF5387/My%20New%20Beast/mybaby2.jpg http://i354.photobucket.com/albums/r421/AF5387/My%20New%20Beast/mybaby5.jpg http://i354.photobucket.com/albums/r421/AF5387/My%20New%20Beast/mybaby4.jpg http://i354.photobucket.com/albums/r421/AF5387/My%20New%20Beast/mybaby9...
- Sat Dec 19, 2009 2:32 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: Calypso Red Mtec 2 touring
- Replies: 81
- Views: 5119
Re:
very sexy... shame 25% of the engine went missing 
- Sat Dec 19, 2009 2:01 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: Calypso Red Mtec 2 touring
- Replies: 81
- Views: 5119
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sexy... just sexy... i just got me a lachs touring but calypso is my favourite colour. shame it only has 75% of an engine. but i'd still buy it and just m20 it
- Tue Dec 15, 2009 3:49 am
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: E30 316i --> 2.5 24v help..... :-s
- Replies: 5
- Views: 625
Re: E30 316i --> 2.5 24v help..... :-s
i cant stand 4cyl. i never had intent for it to stay a 1.6
- Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:15 am
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: E30 316i --> 2.5 24v help..... :-s
- Replies: 5
- Views: 625
Re: E30 316i --> 2.5 24v help..... :-s
i think i may have just got involved in a long hairy process 
- Tue Dec 15, 2009 1:52 am
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: E30 316i --> 2.5 24v help..... :-s
- Replies: 5
- Views: 625
E30 316i --> 2.5 24v help..... :-s
hi. a while ago i bought a mint 316. on the way home sprung a minor oil leak. from full to empty took about 3 minutes haha. anyway. i have sourced a rear end cat c 325i e36. would love to combine the 2 cars. a written off e36 1.6 8v is my dream car lol anyway. could anyone help and list what parts i...
- Mon Dec 14, 2009 11:35 am
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: My pride and joy - been into the bodyshop
- Replies: 65
- Views: 6609
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so where in the country would i find this beast?
- Fri Oct 10, 2008 3:48 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: 318 or 325
- Replies: 55
- Views: 1684
Re: 318 or 325
better than the rest.... hmmmmm i like the sound of that.... so, power + economy + good name = 325 lpg... nice one gibson, never would have thought of that. how much would i be looking at for an lpg conversion?
- Fri Oct 10, 2008 1:15 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: 318 or 325
- Replies: 55
- Views: 1684
318 or 325
what is the best all round to have? i love 325s had plenty, but i'm considdering a 318 this time for the cheaper fuel etc. i'm just worried they will be too slow having never owned a 318 and dont want to be disssapointed. any help will be appreciated, thanks, andy
- Mon Jul 28, 2008 5:54 pm
- Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
- Topic: e30 325i 12v to 325/328 24v
- Replies: 17
- Views: 768
e30 325i 12v to 325/328 24v
i want a 24v lump in my e30 (the avatar gold/black one) but dont know how hard/expensive/better it would be... i need a little bit more power and a lot more reliability. would i get that with a 24v 325 lump (i.e. e36 lump) what is the best engine to use and the easiest/cheapest to do? i'm most conce...
- Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:57 am
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: e30 325i is it quick enough for modern cars
- Replies: 88
- Views: 4355
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also... i'm a big lover of the ever-famous RS500 Sierra... even though the typical Ford (Found On Road-Side Dead/Fix Or Repair Daily) and all the other crap i've heard... i still love em... but still prefer the driving experiance in a nice 325 e30.
- Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:52 am
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: e30 325i is it quick enough for modern cars
- Replies: 88
- Views: 4355
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in my 325i SE (the black one below) not only did i rinse an mr2, turbo megane, e36 328 and a volvo t5 (with horrible yellow and blue graphics and wierd gay blue flashing lights on the roof lol) i'd like to see anything drift better aswell. p.s. also the 325i was pretty standard (short shift, cams, l...
- Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:41 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Manifold & Exhaust Gasket
- Replies: 0
- Views: 90
Manifold & Exhaust Gasket
hi all, on my newly aquired e30 325i (the one in the avatar pic) i have just noticed the manifold gasket and downpipe gasket has gone and i need some advice on where in (or near) colchester i can get it done i dont care that much about price but i need the car back for tomorrow night also i am missi...
