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- Sun Dec 20, 2009 10:40 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: M40 exhaust
- Replies: 4
- Views: 153
Re: M40 exhaust
Brian any noticiable increases/decreases in torque power?
- Sun Dec 20, 2009 10:07 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: M40 exhaust
- Replies: 4
- Views: 153
M40 exhaust
Hi all, just on the off chance has anyone ran a 318 without rear box, ie. straight through system with standard centre box. This would be used for track use ive heard rear box makes no difference as standard centre has a cone baffle. Any opinions appreciated.
- Thu Jul 30, 2009 8:51 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: help needed with throttle body
- Replies: 3
- Views: 153
Re: help needed with throttle body
ok many thanks guys, why would it have a black cap with no pipe is that so the wee pot can be mounted on both sides??
- Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:09 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: help needed with throttle body
- Replies: 3
- Views: 153
help needed with throttle body
Hi all I am in the stages of a complete engine rebuild, although i have come across a hurdle. The engine is a 1989 318i, on the throttle body there are two vacum pipe nipples, one pipe is on there which goes to a black vacum pot and on the otherside there is a short pipe with a screw in then end! im...
- Mon May 25, 2009 1:52 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: milege odometre
- Replies: 5
- Views: 169
milege odometre
hi
I have rebuilt 318i engine to race spec for a series this season. I would like to reset the milege odometre so i can tell how many miles the engine has done in between builds. Does anyone know how to do this, ie clocking it etc?
Many thanks
I have rebuilt 318i engine to race spec for a series this season. I would like to reset the milege odometre so i can tell how many miles the engine has done in between builds. Does anyone know how to do this, ie clocking it etc?
Many thanks
- Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:37 am
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: struggling re fitting rear window surround!!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 177
Re: struggling re fitting rear window surround!!
thanks for help guys i think taking the window out seems the most sensible option.
- Mon Apr 13, 2009 10:47 pm
- Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
- Topic: pbmw wiring question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 231
Re: pbmw wiring question
Thanks brian for your response, also experiencing problems with dash and heater system as i have a front dash bar as part of the cage and cannot fit dash with associated plastic funneling attached, any experience of this?
- Mon Apr 13, 2009 10:33 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: struggling re fitting rear window surround!!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 177
struggling re fitting rear window surround!!
Any help appreciated, have recently had the car resprayed currently re-fitting rear windows (its a coupe) thye metal window surround is meant to push in between the window seal but i cant for the life of me get it to locate in the channel. Is there a knack to this ie taking window out and fitting su...
- Mon Apr 13, 2009 10:31 pm
- Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
- Topic: pbmw wiring question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 231
pbmw wiring question
Does anyone know for PBMW if you have to run horn, rear number plate lights and reversing light? cant find these in regs, as surely not required.
Thanks
Thanks
- Mon Feb 23, 2009 3:46 pm
- Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
- Topic: Spax coilovers
- Replies: 14
- Views: 718
Re:
was that in a 320 or 318?
- Sun Feb 22, 2009 8:45 pm
- Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
- Topic: rear suspension
- Replies: 2
- Views: 181
rear suspension
Has anyone done the rear coilover spring conversion ie welding coilover sleeve on rear trailing arm and ran 2 1/4 springs with adjustable damper. I have debated whether to do this and intruiged to see peoples opinions and if possible some photos of the setup.
Many thanks
Many thanks
- Sun Feb 22, 2009 6:30 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Drive shafts
- Replies: 2
- Views: 113
Drive shafts
does anyone know if 320 drive shafts will fit rear disc/hubs. I currently have 318 shafts which dont.
Thanks
Thanks
- Sun Feb 22, 2009 4:14 pm
- Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
- Topic: Spax coilovers
- Replies: 14
- Views: 718
Re:
are they coilover on the rear or damper and spring?
- Sat Feb 21, 2009 7:23 pm
- Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
- Topic: Spax coilovers
- Replies: 14
- Views: 718
Re:
thanks for the replies will u2 liam re his shocks, thanks brian.
- Fri Feb 20, 2009 7:34 pm
- Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
- Topic: Spax coilovers
- Replies: 14
- Views: 718
Spax coilovers
Hi
Does anyone have any experience of Spax RSX coilovers on an E30 on the track or road? and if so what are the opinions.
Thanks
Does anyone have any experience of Spax RSX coilovers on an E30 on the track or road? and if so what are the opinions.
Thanks
- Tue Jan 13, 2009 5:10 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: locked forums
- Replies: 1
- Views: 124
locked forums
Does anyone know when the for sale parts and wanted forums will be open or moved as stated?
- Tue Jan 13, 2009 3:11 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Steering coupling e30 318i
- Replies: 7
- Views: 215
Re: Steering coupling e30 318i
thanks for clarifying guys...i dont suppose anyone has one for sale?? 
- Mon Jan 12, 2009 2:31 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Steering coupling e30 318i
- Replies: 7
- Views: 215
Steering coupling e30 318i
I have just changed over from power to manual steering rack and have discovered the steering coupling is to short, does anyone know if its just a case of getting a complete new coupling or are they broken down as individual pieces ie just purchase a longer shaft. Any help appreciated or if anyone ha...
- Mon Nov 24, 2008 8:40 pm
- Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
- Topic: Spax RSX coilovers
- Replies: 2
- Views: 332
Spax RSX coilovers
Has anyone had any experience with SPAX rsx coilovers on an E30?
If so what are the general opinions?
If so what are the general opinions?
- Mon Nov 24, 2008 1:43 pm
- Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
- Topic: M3 eccentric bushes price pls
- Replies: 1
- Views: 117
M3 eccentric bushes price pls
Hello
Price for a pair of the following 31129061222
believe others have paid around £25 mark per pair.
Regards Alex
Price for a pair of the following 31129061222
believe others have paid around £25 mark per pair.
Regards Alex
- Mon Nov 24, 2008 10:23 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Manual steering rack fitment
- Replies: 5
- Views: 216
Re: Manual steering rack fitment
thanks for the replys i have it mounted in the other holes i guess it must all be ok, just didnt seem right to me the end of the tie rod would be touching the brake disc backing plate.
- Sun Nov 23, 2008 1:19 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Manual steering rack fitment
- Replies: 5
- Views: 216
Manual steering rack fitment
Hello I am preping a E30 track car at present, I have recently bought a manual rack to swap with the power rack currently on the car. Yesterday went for a fit with new manual tie rod ends and it just doesnt fit as well as the power rack. The small end rubber boots on the pivot ball joints touche the...
- Fri Nov 21, 2008 5:38 pm
- Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
- Topic: Update on my track car build
- Replies: 281
- Views: 27121
Re:
Are your BBS wheels powdercoated or painted?
- Thu Nov 13, 2008 6:44 pm
- Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
- Topic: 2 prices pls
- Replies: 3
- Views: 140
Re: 2 prices pls
cheers karl 
- Thu Nov 13, 2008 9:50 am
- Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
- Topic: 2 prices pls
- Replies: 3
- Views: 140
2 prices pls
Hello
Could I have prices for the following part numbers.
25117527252
41141972592
Many thanks
Could I have prices for the following part numbers.
25117527252
41141972592
Many thanks
- Wed Nov 12, 2008 6:50 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Rusted rear inner arch!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 442
Re:
oh Bugger, thats what I thought!! Thanks for all your help.
- Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:44 am
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Rusted rear inner arch!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 442
Re: Rusted rear inner arch!
Thanks Clarko, had a look on real OEM i need the inner outer of the arch if that makes sense, the arch is made from two sections. I have been phoning round to find one nobody seem to stocks them, Ive tried ECP, they dont, any other suggestions where i can get hold of one?
- Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:20 am
- Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
- Topic: Wheel painting
- Replies: 2
- Views: 207
Wheel painting
I am wanting to have my 15" BBS wheels painted black for trackcar etc. I have seen a few people with them done, they look like they have been powdercoated or satin sprayed. Has anyone had this done or know of anyone who does such a thing and what the correct technique is? Any pics would be a great h...
- Wed Nov 12, 2008 10:11 am
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Rusted rear inner arch!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 442
Re: Rusted rear inner arch!
Thanks, I will give it a try!
- Tue Nov 11, 2008 12:42 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Rusted rear inner arch!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 442
Rusted rear inner arch!
Has anyone had the pleasure of replacing a rear inner arch and if so is it possible without the removal of the rear quarter panel?
Thanks
Thanks
- Sat Nov 01, 2008 7:04 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: 318i camshaft help
- Replies: 1
- Views: 91
318i camshaft help
Need a new camshaft for M40 engine fairly quick, have been quoted £250 mark from BMW, just looking for some advice on prices etc, where have other people purchased from?
Any help appreciated
Any help appreciated
- Wed Oct 29, 2008 12:45 pm
- Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
- Topic: Engine prices please.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 187
Re: Engine prices please.
Email sent. thanks
- Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:07 am
- Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
- Topic: Engine prices please.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 187
Engine prices please.
Hello, have a rather long list of engine parts required for a 318i 89 engine re-build. Hope you can help. Valve timing gear ”“ camshaft 11311709580 x 1 11331709063 x 8 11331712010 x 8 11349059171 x 1 11341721007 x 8 11341721006 x 8 11331727202 x 8 11421727054 x 1 11421727600 x 1 07119915002 x 2 1112...
