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by gomango
Mon Jun 08, 2009 6:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Short Shifter
Replies: 4
Views: 253

Re: Short Shifter

All I got with the Kit is the Gearlever,Two Top hat bushes and some crap instructions,the Bushes were to small (8mm) so I had to drill them out(10mm) and as normal they just fell apart,having looked at it this aft I think that the problem is within the Old bush I took of the Old Lever,will make up s...
by gomango
Mon Jun 08, 2009 1:50 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Short Shifter
Replies: 4
Views: 253

Short Shifter

Just got one off these of Ebay,put it on after replacing the Plastic collar and breaking the Cast bit that the Lever sits in,also busted the Top Hat bushes that it came with so have used the bush that was in the old Gearlever,the Gate although is nice and short seems to be over to the left so to spe...
by gomango
Fri Jun 05, 2009 12:03 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: "Play" in the gearshift?
Replies: 7
Views: 300

Re: "Play" in the gearshift?

Slight Thread hijack here, :mad: I have just put the Short Shifter on,put a new Plastic coller on the bottom,busted the two top hat bushes so put the original rubber bush from the old gearlever in,now although the gate is nice and tight I am struggling to select reverse,Is this normal,N00b,its a orr...
by gomango
Wed May 27, 2009 1:42 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: sweep
Replies: 126
Views: 42277

Re: sweep

Top Bloke,helped me out with my gearlever,would use again :D
by gomango
Sun May 17, 2009 8:55 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Check Light
Replies: 3
Views: 129

Check Light

Just got the Car motd,the Check light keeps coming on and the red light for the Brake lights come on as well,nothing wrong with the Bulbs and it does not do it all the time,any ideas please :mad:
by gomango
Sun May 17, 2009 8:49 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: oil pressure guage
Replies: 4
Views: 230

Re: oil pressure guage

I have just put on the Sandwich between Oil Filter that I got from Think Automotive,now got Oil Temp & Press Gauge,10 mins work and less than £35 :)
by gomango
Thu May 14, 2009 8:49 am
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: what colour to paint my mims?
Replies: 14
Views: 628

Image
by gomango
Tue Mar 31, 2009 5:35 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: bikers and e30's... respect?
Replies: 30
Views: 1053

Re:

No but am always out that way cause the roads are Biker Heaven,A32,the 339 etc really good twisties :cool:
by gomango
Mon Mar 30, 2009 7:46 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: bikers and e30's... respect?
Replies: 30
Views: 1053

Re:

Go to Alton train Station on a Weds eve,it replaced the Lord Derby meet :D
by gomango
Sun Mar 29, 2009 9:55 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: bikers and e30's... respect?
Replies: 30
Views: 1053

Re: bikers and e30's... respect?

Was out on the bike today,always look at a nice motor and give the thumbs up,except when they have a red top in them which are pouring out smoke or puking out water leaving a trail behind them :cool:
by gomango
Fri Feb 20, 2009 6:59 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Alloy Wheel sizes
Replies: 5
Views: 240

Re: Alloy Wheel sizes

So "15s would be fine?.
by gomango
Fri Feb 20, 2009 8:51 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rear Battery tray rust(325)
Replies: 3
Views: 159

Rear Battery tray rust(325)

Does anyone do a repair panel for the Steel underneath the Battery and to the rear part of the Valence?,cut into mine yesterday and went a bit mad with Grinder :mad:
by gomango
Fri Feb 20, 2009 8:48 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Alloy Wheel sizes
Replies: 5
Views: 240

Alloy Wheel sizes

Just put the front half of the Hotuning Suspension Kit on the 325,I have gone for the 60f/40r set up,what is the best size of wheel for the Car? I dont really want any rubbing issues so to speak.....Thanks.
by gomango
Thu Jan 29, 2009 8:20 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Gauges
Replies: 0
Views: 99

Gauges

Just about to order some Tim Dash Gauges,Could someone be kind enough to let me know the thread size of the Oil Sender unit and what size the Switch actually is,I have got deep sockets but cannot get into it because its tight to the engine(M20),..........Thanks.
by gomango
Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:18 am
Forum: Traders
Topic: BMW E30 STRUT BRACE 45GBP!!
Replies: 32
Views: 4383

Re: BMW E30 STRUT BRACE

Just got mine,Good piece of Kit :D
by gomango
Thu Dec 25, 2008 7:48 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Bumper Inserts(Black)
Replies: 3
Views: 154

Bumper Inserts(Black)

Does anyone know if these are still available front and rear,if so how much?.................Thanks.
by gomango
Thu Dec 25, 2008 7:44 pm
Forum: Meets Pictures & Video's
Topic: oxford xmas meet
Replies: 15
Views: 894

Re: oxford xmas meet

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I thought that by coming to this site I could get away from the American Tin,I used to be into Mopar in a big way (Gomango is a 1970 High Impact Orange Color much the same as the Boss Mustang in the Pic)Imported a couple of Cars when I had money,451 c.i. Roadrunner and a Cuda,I ...
by gomango
Mon Dec 22, 2008 7:57 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: center console gauge pod
Replies: 19
Views: 616

Re: center console gauge pod

If you look on Ebay under e30 325i,some ones selling the fitting (Engine) to put a Capillary Oil Gauge on,I am at work and cannot get on Ebay here to give one the Item number :(
by gomango
Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:15 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Lsd recognition
Replies: 4
Views: 156

Re: Lsd recognition

Thanks :D
by gomango
Mon Dec 22, 2008 2:24 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Lsd recognition
Replies: 4
Views: 156

Lsd recognition

Could someone tell me if I have a Slipper on board(1990 325i SE),The tag says 3:73 and the numbers come up 9902,I have the Car up on Stands and both hubs are spinning round together so to speak,Thanks in advance.
by gomango
Sun Nov 23, 2008 8:59 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325 questions
Replies: 6
Views: 261

Re:

Thanks for reply,Next question would be ....What would you suggest?.I want the Car to be subtle but usable,not interested in going fast(got a Fireblade for that winkeye) but would like it to handle nicer than it does,Plans include Strut brace,sus kit,Momo wheel,some Black 46 stickers a good polish w...
by gomango
Sat Nov 22, 2008 2:41 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325 questions
Replies: 6
Views: 261

Re:

Thanks for replys,I forgot to mention thet the Car is running on the original 14 wheels,the last owner had just put on new Yokos so dont really want to upgrade to 15 wheels,would this make it a problem to fill the arches so to speak or does it mean 1 just goes lower i.e 60mm drop to make up the shor...
by gomango
Sat Nov 15, 2008 3:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 325 questions
Replies: 6
Views: 261

325 questions

Hi,Newbie saying hello,Just obtained a 1990 325 SE 4 Door,known theCar for 14 years only rust thats on it is a 2p size on N/S/Rear door,no dents anywhere,I want to lower it so could someone please advise the best height to bring it down to? i.e 60/40mm or 40mm all round.It has Cloth seats which are ...