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by AF5387
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
by AF5387
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...
by AF5387
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?
by AF5387
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???
by AF5387
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

Cook318IS wrote: If you want a 24v e30, why would you start with a 535i? :?
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 anyway
by AF5387
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...
by AF5387
Sun Dec 20, 2009 10:43 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: washer bottle
Replies: 7
Views: 321

Re: washer bottle

ohh fair enough
by AF5387
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...
by AF5387
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
by AF5387
Sat Dec 19, 2009 2:50 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My New Beast
Replies: 13
Views: 622

Re: My New Beast

thankyou :D
by AF5387
Sat Dec 19, 2009 2:36 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My New Beast
Replies: 13
Views: 622

My New Beast

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by AF5387
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 :(
by AF5387
Sat Dec 19, 2009 2:01 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Calypso Red Mtec 2 touring
Replies: 81
Views: 5119

Re:

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
by AF5387
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
by AF5387
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 :eek:
by AF5387
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...
by AF5387
Mon Dec 14, 2009 11:35 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My pride and joy - been into the bodyshop
Replies: 65
Views: 6609

Re:

so where in the country would i find this beast?
by AF5387
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?
by AF5387
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
by AF5387
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...
by AF5387
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

Re:

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.
by AF5387
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

Re:

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...
by AF5387
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...