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by markmadman2
Thu Jun 15, 2017 6:49 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: M52B28 swap in my 316i e30
Replies: 24
Views: 7641

Re: M52B28 swap in my 316i e30

In the middle of this myself, and as well as taking the prop from the 320i you also need to take the shifter linkage and it should sit at the correct angle when matched up to the 220/240. Are you going to use your e38 loom or ditch it for an e36 item?
by markmadman2
Tue Jun 13, 2017 9:36 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: brutus
Replies: 67
Views: 68563

Re: e30 parts - absolutely recommend!

Bought goods from Brutus last week, they arrived today with probably the best packaging I've ever seen and the goods were even better than described. Postage ended up costing more than what i was charged for it and he still sent it on quickly and tracked. Will definitely be dealing with Carl again. ...
by markmadman2
Mon May 11, 2015 9:07 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Old lock nuts
Replies: 4
Views: 235

Re: Old lock nuts

Luckily had a guy from Belfast direction and another gent from London say they had spares (they have a set on their own "original e30's" so looked what turned up sat morning :D http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp283/markmadman2/bmw/lock%20nut%20key1.jpg http://i420.photobucket.com/albums/pp283/mar...
by markmadman2
Fri May 08, 2015 9:40 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Old lock nuts
Replies: 4
Views: 235

Re: Old lock nuts

Was afraid you were going to say that, thanks for the reply
by markmadman2
Fri May 08, 2015 6:34 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Old lock nuts
Replies: 4
Views: 235

Old lock nuts

Hi all, just got my 83 320i back from "storage" and the wheels are going to need removing. The thing is it has these locks on three of the wheels but there is no key to be found, anyone know if these are BMW items? And if not any idea how to get em off?The car also had a full set of the old cap type...
by markmadman2
Sun Apr 28, 2013 12:26 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Removing paint from Tech 1 spoiler
Replies: 8
Views: 300

Re: Removing paint from Tech 1 spoiler

Yeah that was my problem knowing how ridiculously easy it is for the rubber to damage,i used low to medium heat on it and it did nothing
by markmadman2
Sun Apr 28, 2013 12:04 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Removing paint from Tech 1 spoiler
Replies: 8
Views: 300

Re: Removing paint from Tech 1 spoiler

Thanks Matt, have used linseed oil years ago and flamable is an understatement lol. I'll try and get some G3 (scratch remover i presume)and LO and give it a try :)
by markmadman2
Sat Apr 27, 2013 6:17 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Removing paint from Tech 1 spoiler
Replies: 8
Views: 300

Re: Removing paint from Tech 1 spoiler

Tried it on a already damaged one i have and it ate into it :(
by markmadman2
Sat Apr 27, 2013 5:46 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Removing paint from Tech 1 spoiler
Replies: 8
Views: 300

Removing paint from Tech 1 spoiler

Sorry if this is in the wrong section. I have received a tech 1 spoiler that has had the rubber painted which is starting to peel off (in places but very much stuck on in others. Anyone know of a safe way to strip the paint to restore it back to it's unpainted conditon. Most of the stuff strong enou...
by markmadman2
Thu Jun 28, 2012 10:40 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Prefacelift Foglight compatibility
Replies: 5
Views: 206

Re: Prefacelift Foglight compatibility

Fiesta xr2i and some of the new buses have lights that fit almost perfectly as replacements
by markmadman2
Sat May 19, 2012 10:56 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rollover jig car spit
Replies: 30
Views: 1644

Re: Rollover jig car spit

Gotta ask ,what do these bare shells weigh around? anyone got any mount pics for a chromie spit? the front should be fine but i wouldn't like to put too much weight on just the 3 tiny holes on the back that the bumper mounts on
by markmadman2
Sat May 19, 2012 10:30 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Baur struts
Replies: 3
Views: 126

Re: Baur struts

Thanks for the reply :) i hope your just referring to the baurs cause a standard 320i came with the smaller struts :( i have 3 pre 85 320i 's sitting here already looking for bigger stuts. At least they have the bigger brakes already
by markmadman2
Sat May 19, 2012 10:05 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Baur struts
Replies: 3
Views: 126

Baur struts

Hi all, does anyone know what struts are n a 320i baur? it's a 1985 and i've the opportunity to buy it or what i want from it and just weighing up upgrade costs. I know the cabs have the 51mm struts but since the Baur is based on a regular saloon i presume the struts would be the same??? anyone know...
by markmadman2
Thu May 19, 2011 10:05 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: bmwe30mtech
Replies: 135
Views: 8830

Re:

Parts arrived today from Paul and all i can say is i will be doing business with him again.He had the parcel delivered extremely fast and was packaged better than any package I've received before. The items were exactly as described if not better and have no reservation recommending him to other zon...
by markmadman2
Wed Dec 22, 2010 11:05 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Tech1 sport to be resurrected
Replies: 136
Views: 9564

Re: Tech1 sport to be resurrected

This thread is an anspiration to those of us who have more than a few rust issue's with old tech 1's, congrats on the job ,it's a stunner now
by markmadman2
Tue Nov 30, 2010 11:17 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: My E30 is leaking!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 512

Re: My E30 is leaking!!!

Lots and lot of threads on this already, im too lazy so this is one i wrote before on Bimmerforums so many possibilities .for the boot/trunk check the boot seal around the edge as these have been known to corrode over time. .Check the seal around the rear windscreen ,as sometimes they move outa line...
by markmadman2
Wed Aug 18, 2010 8:00 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: Baurluvva
Replies: 7
Views: 326

Baurluvva

I got parts from this man and had them delivered to me (Ireland) within 2 days, it could not have been any faster.The parts were quite large and were packaged with care and in a way that even the most idiotic courier couldn't damage. I can't recommend him highly enough and would have no hesitation i...
by markmadman2
Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:45 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: Adit feedback
Replies: 400
Views: 23674

Re:

I cannot praise this man enough, Adit not only sent it quicker than any other seller I'd bought from before but it was also packed perfectly and i was kept informed all the way of the packages movements.He is the perfect guy to buy from with competitive prices and a approachable manner, a nice guy t...
by markmadman2
Sat Feb 20, 2010 10:05 pm
Forum: M10 Engines
Topic: M10 Turbo
Replies: 9
Views: 3298

Re: M10 Turbo

how much boost/compression ratio can you safely run on 95ron fuel? 270 hp perfect :D
by markmadman2
Fri Feb 19, 2010 10:57 pm
Forum: M10 Engines
Topic: M10 Turbo
Replies: 9
Views: 3298

Re: M10 Turbo

any update on this thread? Is it essential to run fuel injection or can the turbo be run with carbs successfully as well?