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by skid-kid
Mon Mar 25, 2013 6:29 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: E90 diesel help
Replies: 5
Views: 306

E90 diesel help

hi all i have been looking at a few e90 msport 320d but they all seem to be high millage i havent had anything to do with diesel cars so i was wondering what is about the limit i should look at for the millage? would you say stay away from a 56 plate with 156k?

thanks
by skid-kid
Tue Mar 05, 2013 9:08 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: driveshaft help
Replies: 5
Views: 230

Re: driveshaft help

right well i will buy one and if it doesnt fit danthhe and grrrmachine are spliting the bill :wink:
by skid-kid
Tue Mar 05, 2013 7:22 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: driveshaft help
Replies: 5
Views: 230

Re: driveshaft help

it just looked really tight in there thats all. wasnt to sure the abs ring would fit in aswell
by skid-kid
Tue Mar 05, 2013 6:15 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: driveshaft help
Replies: 5
Views: 230

driveshaft help

hi all i have 325i running gear in my e30 and its just broke a drive shaft :cry: my problem is all the new driveshafts i find have abs rings on but the once that are in my car dont :? do the abs rings just knock off or should i be looking for a different type of driveshaft?

thanks
by skid-kid
Tue Jan 15, 2013 9:58 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: short shift help
Replies: 1
Views: 123

short shift help

Hi all
im going to buy a short shift for my e30 and im thinking z3 1.9 but i was wondering can i use the zm3 shifter?
by skid-kid
Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:57 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: slave cylinder HELP
Replies: 5
Views: 289

Re: slave cylinder HELP

Yeh 100% its the e36 slave. What did u do to add 15mm gunni?
by skid-kid
Mon Jan 14, 2013 7:43 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: slave cylinder HELP
Replies: 5
Views: 289

slave cylinder HELP

Hi all i put a m52b28 into my e30 2 years ago but its just been stood doing nothing but iv got time now and iv started to get it back into good condition :D but iv got a problem i need help on please im running the 328i gearbox with a m20 clutch and flywheel but the slave cylinder keeps spitting the...
by skid-kid
Sun Nov 11, 2012 4:41 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: M1k3
Replies: 3
Views: 166

Re: M1k3

my parts arrived quicker than expected and were faultless i would recommend this seller to anyone
by skid-kid
Sun Jun 03, 2012 4:46 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: M52 B28 help
Replies: 1
Views: 140

M52 B28 help

hi all iv striped my m52 b28 engine down some time ago and i am now putting it back together i am at the point of putting the cams back in and from what i can gather i need a special tool to lock the cams to time the vanos? iv had a look for this tool and it £400 8O i was wondering how people have g...
by skid-kid
Mon Dec 27, 2010 10:27 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: short shift
Replies: 2
Views: 135

Re: short shift

thanks alot :D
by skid-kid
Mon Dec 27, 2010 9:54 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: short shift
Replies: 2
Views: 135

short shift

Does anybody know the part no for the shifter out of a ZM coupe? is it right that it is a lot shorter than a standard 30 one?

Thanks
by skid-kid
Thu Dec 23, 2010 5:19 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: HID help
Replies: 4
Views: 224

Re: HID help

Are they just a normal H3 bulb? Because E30 fogs have a pigtail on the bulb. Or does a H3 bulb have a pig tail?
by skid-kid
Sun Dec 19, 2010 3:21 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: HID help
Replies: 4
Views: 224

HID help

hi all
I am wanting to put HID into my fog lights but i am not sure what bulbs i will need :? has anyone done this and what bulbs did you use?

Thanks
by skid-kid
Tue Dec 14, 2010 12:03 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: M3 head?
Replies: 9
Views: 979

Re: M3 head?

I already have a s50 oil filter housing, and i use a vems ECU so that wouldnt be a problem
by skid-kid
Mon Dec 13, 2010 5:28 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: M3 head?
Replies: 9
Views: 979

Re: M3 head?

By the way Andy you know your shit about these motors :mad:
by skid-kid
Mon Dec 13, 2010 2:54 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: M3 head?
Replies: 9
Views: 979

Re: M3 head?

I currently have the US M3 cams in my 2.8 i was just wanting a way of putting M3 throttle bodys on my M52B28. Is their any other way of doing this?
Thanks
by skid-kid
Mon Dec 13, 2010 11:25 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: M3 head?
Replies: 9
Views: 979

M3 head?

Hi all
i currently have a m52b28 in my E30 and i was wondering would a M50b30/M52b32 head fit on to my block?

Thanks :D
by skid-kid
Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:47 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: smoking ?
Replies: 5
Views: 364

Re: smoking ?

nah its not a nikasil engine as far as i know, but i will still do a compresion test
by skid-kid
Sun Dec 05, 2010 11:33 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: smoking ?
Replies: 5
Views: 364

Re: smoking ?

100% blue smoke. Thanks alot i will pull it apart and take a look!
by skid-kid
Sat Dec 04, 2010 8:58 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: smoking ?
Replies: 5
Views: 364

smoking ?

i have a m52b28 it runs fine and ticks over fine but when i give it full throttle and then back off it blows blue smoke out :cry: I dont have a clue what this could be so any advice would be great.
by skid-kid
Sun Nov 07, 2010 8:51 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: stretch bolts?
Replies: 9
Views: 449

Re: stretch bolts?

ahhh it all makes sence now thanks
by skid-kid
Sun Nov 07, 2010 2:32 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: stretch bolts?
Replies: 9
Views: 449

Re: stretch bolts?

Sorry i thought thet where call stretch bolts lol
by skid-kid
Sat Nov 06, 2010 4:05 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: stretch bolts?
Replies: 9
Views: 449

Re: stretch bolts?

I am after the metrick blues i think there called, for turboing a m20
by skid-kid
Fri Nov 05, 2010 3:33 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: stretch bolts?
Replies: 9
Views: 449

stretch bolts?

Hi all can any body tell me the best place to get stretch bolts from for a m20? I think there was a guy selling them on here a while back?

Thanks
by skid-kid
Fri May 14, 2010 5:38 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: conversion studs
Replies: 5
Views: 313

Re: conversion studs

thanks alot guy much appreciated
:cool:
by skid-kid
Thu May 13, 2010 7:02 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: conversion studs
Replies: 5
Views: 313

conversion studs

hi all
could anyone tell me what the thread patten is for e30 hubs please

thanks rich
by skid-kid
Mon Dec 14, 2009 12:44 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: best drop on 17s?
Replies: 22
Views: 971

Re:

mine is the green one and it is sat 60/80 :D i carnt have no rear passengers :roll:
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by skid-kid
Sat Oct 31, 2009 9:52 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: brake pad help please
Replies: 5
Views: 242

brake pad help please

lhello all i am up upgrading my brake pads and i was after some advice of what pads would be best. my car is a 325 i and its a road car
thanks alot
by skid-kid
Sat Oct 17, 2009 11:46 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: parcel shelf
Replies: 2
Views: 156

Re: parcel shelf

top man thanx alot will give it a go when i get time and let you know how it went :?
by skid-kid
Mon Oct 12, 2009 1:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: parcel shelf
Replies: 2
Views: 156

parcel shelf

now then all i was trying to get the parcel shelf oyt the other day but had no joy does any one know how to take then out? it a 2 door if it makes any differance
by skid-kid
Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:39 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: coilovers?
Replies: 6
Views: 387

Re: coilovers?

i am looking for something that will give me aroung 80mm drop on the front and 80mm/100mm drop on the rear winkeye
by skid-kid
Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:37 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: coilovers?
Replies: 6
Views: 387

Re: coilovers?

sorry mate forgot to say its just used on the road but i am going for the euro look so it NEEDS to be slamed will be going on 16"
by skid-kid
Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:14 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: coilovers?
Replies: 6
Views: 387

coilovers?

now then all i am looking at geting my self some coilovers when i get the money 2 gether i was just after some advice on what ones are worth looking at and wich are not. my car is a 2 door 325 1989 if it makes any differance
thanx :D
by skid-kid
Tue Sep 15, 2009 4:48 pm
Forum: Traders
Topic: HOTTUNING BMW E30 SUSPENSION 139GBP!
Replies: 97
Views: 29976

Re: HOTTUNING BMW E30 SPORT SUSPENSION LOWERING KIT

i bought a pair of 60/60 and they were nowhere near 60mm drop :cry: and both of my front shocks went i the first week, but i didn't keep my paper work :x
by skid-kid
Thu Aug 20, 2009 12:48 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: photo shop PLEASE
Replies: 4
Views: 226

Re: photo shop PLEASE

cheers mate. we will blame the mix up on the late night though lol :wink: