E30 Zone

Hi Guys I just wanted to find out 2 things: 1.) If one upgrades the front brakes to a bigger disc and 4 pot calipers, is it necessary to upgrade the rears as well? 2.) Has anyone done the E46 328i rear brake upgrade for the E30, if so, what is the required process? P.S: I have read through the brake...

Thanks for replies. I am now really interested in the X5 lever!!!

Hi All

Just wanted to find out whether there is any short shift options for the 'dog-leg' gearbox. Will the Z3 shifter fit in these boxes?

Regards,
Moose

Just wanna find out if anyone on the forum has attempted this conversion and what 'go-faster' mods (not too over the top) can be done to the M88/ S38b35 moto.

Regards,
Moose

What????

Wow!!!
That site is unbelievable. Every BMW owner should definitely have the site in their favorites.
And I think you should write a book RoyalRatch, given your detailed build.

Moose

Royalratch wrote:Which bushings - be specific.

Thanks for the response. I am looking at putting standard BMW E30 bushings in the front and in the rear suspension. The Powerflex polystyrene bushings are selling at 2 times the price for the UK ones, so not an option.

Moose

Yes there are. The pre-facelift/ chrome bumber is broad in the middle. The facelift is more even all across from the one light to the other. Hope I make sense

One of the best threads. RoyalRatch!

Can you please give me the part numbers for the bushings. I'm looking at installing them in my ride. I am not a technical person and I just can't be able to know which is which. I am looking at installing the allround.

Sorry for the hijack/ request.

Moose

There's a mint one here in South Africa. The forum members believe the guy should sell it for 10 000 South African rands. That is equivalent to 933 Euros.

Now I am left really confused by this servo issue. I am installing a M88 into my E30 and would love to fit the plenum with the engine. I don't want to compromise the brake system of the vehicle and have been observing this thread with a lot of interest. Which servo will work best be it for a M50, S5...

Thanks guys for the reply. I think then I'll have to can any thought of doing the mod. Just thought that this would be a bit easy to do. Not in the position to spend any more molla on my old girl, missus complaining!!! Perhaps, I'll just got for E36 rack, Bilstein shocks, eibach springs, replace odd...

Hi guys!

Has anyone done the above/ is it possible to mount the M Coupe suspension and diff in a E30? What mods are required to fit it in and still retain the E30's 4-hole wheels???

TheMoose wrote:No hijack of post intended.

Alpina and BMW Motorsport South Africa matched the M30b32 with the 2.93:1 lsd and the Getrag Sport Box 265/5. The car is an absolute blast to drive!

Sorry for incorrect info, now corrected as above.

No hijack of post intended.

Will a M88 engine from the E28 M5 match nicely with a 2.93:1 lsd and a Getrag Sport Box 265/5?
Alpina in South Africa matched the M30b32 with the 2.93:1 lsd and the Getrag Sport Box 265/5. The car is an absolute blast to drive!

I reckon he's funny!!

Thanks fellas for the lovely contribution.
The gearbox that I have it the 'dogleg' gearbox i.e. the same gearbox as the E28 M5.

I want that Hartge 280 km/h maximum speed counter. Willing to pay exorbitant import tariffs. Where can I get, even if it's OEM??? PLEEEEEEEEEESE.
Your cluster is WICKED bro' it rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am in the process of slaping an M88 onto my E30 333i. The car was made by BMW Motorsport South Africa and Alpina. It came with the following, amongst others: -Standard Chrome E30 2-door -E23 733i motor -Alpina intake -Alpina 16" mags -Alpina in-dash vent -Alpina cluster -Bilstein Shocks with Alpin...

Will give both a call in the mean-time! Any others?

Where can I buy JE, CP or Mahle or any other reputable lightweight pistons and how much must I be prepared to pay?

Super ride!
What did you do to your mags and lights? They look SUPER Man!

Can the E34 M5 tappet cover fit on the E28 M5 head? Just curious!

Thanks guys. Will definately PM ShepsEvo3!!!

Hi friends. I just landed myself some hens' teeth i.e. E28 M5 motor i.e. the famous M88.
Now, I am pleased with the 280bhp it produces. However, I would love to have a bit more power, without forced induction. What tricks can I play around with to realise a bit more power i.e. 45bhp addition.

Why is it that with S38 conversions, the E34 M5 engine is prefered to the E28 M5 engine?
(Hijack-sorry) I have access to the E28 M5 engine and would love to do a swap, but I am afraid that it doesn't seem to popular.

Sco323i gets my vote. simple, original, fresh (sh*t) they all are. I vote for the 323i 'cause it's like the one that got away, yeah!

I see that the S38 is not that popular. I kind of fancy the engine as it comes out of the E30 era. But I hear it's a b*$#h to build. What you guys think of it's performance vs the s50?

I must be honest MJJ_ZX6RR, I know very little about cars. Therefore, I will rely on my mechanic for the technical stuff. However, he did mention the need for a timing chain and tensioner as well as a revamped cooling system. I was just shocked by how expensive parts are from the BMW agents here in ...

Getting a second hand engine is out of the question as the car was built by Alpina and the engine is the original one. Just to maintane the prestige of the car, I want to rather rebuild it.

Thanks for the prompt reply. Basically, One piston and valve decided to kiss each other. I was also looking at changing the following: > -The bust Piston > -Piston rings > -Mans bearings 20 > -Big end bearings > -Exhaust valve > -Intake valve > -Oil pump > -Complete gasket > -Top gasket > -Timing ch...

Hi Fellas!

Which parts do you guys recomend when rebuilding a naturally-aspirated M30 3.3 engine?
I am asking for the real deal i.e. pistons, gaskets, oil pumps. Everything.
How much will one pay for the parts alone?
New to the forum and really want my M30 back on the road.

Wow, thank you guys. I think that I might have been quite naive. Perhaps I should wait another year or so before doing the conversion. I must be honest thought, Love the sound of an M5 engine it beats the sound of the E36 by far. I was hoping that the M5 engine would have gotten the go-ahead. Theref...

Hi Boxers. I get the feeling that this topic has been discussed before. But I have limitations once peeps start mentioning engine codes e.g. S50, S???. Therefore, all my searched have led to me even more confused. Basically, I am planning an M-transplant early next year and am not sure which of the ...

Hi Fellas! I'm kinda new in the Zone and am a proud owner of the South African version of the E30 M3 i.e. the 333i. I will post some pics of the box once my restoration project is completed. Basically I wanna know whether it's possible to stroke a M30 engine as well as whether this would offer any g...

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