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by monoon
Wed May 17, 2017 8:20 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My V8 e30 project
Replies: 8
Views: 862

Re: My V8 e30 project

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by monoon
Wed May 17, 2017 8:19 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My V8 e30 project
Replies: 8
Views: 862

Re: My V8 e30 project

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by monoon
Wed May 17, 2017 8:18 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My V8 e30 project
Replies: 8
Views: 862

Re: My V8 e30 project

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by monoon
Wed May 17, 2017 8:16 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My V8 e30 project
Replies: 8
Views: 862

Re: My V8 e30 project

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by monoon
Wed May 17, 2017 8:14 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My V8 e30 project
Replies: 8
Views: 862

Re: My V8 e30 project

Cheers for that,
by monoon
Tue May 16, 2017 9:50 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My V8 e30 project
Replies: 8
Views: 862

Re: My V8 e30 project

Right,how do you put pictures up?
by monoon
Tue May 16, 2017 9:35 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My V8 e30 project
Replies: 8
Views: 862

My V8 e30 project

Hi all,been along time lurker on here,been shy to start a thread,I have read a lot,got the car in a good state of build then hit the wall,goimg to try and get pictures up soon,need the mojo back
by monoon
Tue Apr 18, 2017 6:48 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Replacement wings
Replies: 0
Views: 133

Replacement wings

What brand of front replacement wings are the best to get,
I know bmw are the best tho which others would be a good option?

Cheers Mo
by monoon
Thu Mar 16, 2017 9:02 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Anyone here breaking a lhd 2 door ?
Replies: 0
Views: 115

Anyone here breaking a lhd 2 door ?

Hi, as per title, I have a friend thats after a lhd dash and other parts, maybe consider a complete car thats being scraped ?

Cheers Mo
by monoon
Sat Mar 11, 2017 5:16 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Rx7 brake upgrade
Replies: 4
Views: 354

Re: Rx7 brake upgrade

Many thanks for the reply's,
Will hopefully get a few pic's of the project on here soon

Cheers's Mo
by monoon
Sat Mar 11, 2017 3:27 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Rx7 brake upgrade
Replies: 4
Views: 354

Rx7 brake upgrade

Hi ,In the process of upgrading my brake setup,I have purchased the capilers and have the adaptor bracket made up, I was ordering a set of disc's the morning ,The G60 corrado one's, the guy at the shop reckons there are 5 hole, Do any of you have any more knowledge of this or a part number if possib...
by monoon
Tue Apr 26, 2016 8:26 pm
Forum: M60/M62 Engines
Topic: M60 - Help get me on the road
Replies: 4
Views: 5805

Re: M60 - Help get me on the road

Keep looking tho,fabrication is so expensive,ask wills wheels.co.uk he got me a set,look on the parts for sale section here, Will has the dismantling thread in that section,any bother send me a message

Cheers
by monoon
Mon Apr 25, 2016 8:28 pm
Forum: M60/M62 Engines
Topic: M60 - Help get me on the road
Replies: 4
Views: 5805

Re: M60 - Help get me on the road

Hi, look for the manifolds of an X5,they will need modifying at the ends to point them down the floor, a lot less work and they tuck in tight to the engine
by monoon
Tue Mar 22, 2016 8:07 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: 325i Sport - Track Car
Replies: 59
Views: 5314

Re: My old dog 325

Many thanks for the reply

Cheers Mo
by monoon
Mon Mar 21, 2016 9:05 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: 325i Sport - Track Car
Replies: 59
Views: 5314

Re: My old dog 325

Hi, lovely car you got there,
What wheels studs are you using and where did you get them?

Cheers Mo
by monoon
Tue Feb 02, 2016 10:36 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: bracket for mounting rx7 calipers
Replies: 7
Views: 573

Re: bracket for mounting rx7 calipers

Will do thanks,

Cheers Mo
by monoon
Tue Feb 02, 2016 9:29 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: bracket for mounting rx7 calipers
Replies: 7
Views: 573

Re: bracket for mounting rx7 calipers

Yes thanks for that, I have checked out that site, they cost 145$ posted and then i would get shafted by the post office for more, The guy Mick i got the calipers from has told me today guys here have got them laser cut or cnc made here,hopefully someone can help and many thanks for your reply. Chee...
by monoon
Tue Feb 02, 2016 8:42 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: bracket for mounting rx7 calipers
Replies: 7
Views: 573

bracket for mounting rx7 calipers

Hello again, I have purchased a set of RX7 calipers from a zoner on here, I was also supplyed with a drawing to make the mounting bracket to the strut, I have drawn a blank on getting them made up, Is there anyone on the forum that has or can make these? I have seen a set for sale a while back so th...
by monoon
Thu Dec 10, 2015 11:00 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: mk1 escort pedal box
Replies: 13
Views: 1202

Re: mk1 escort pedal box

Thanks Maxfield i did not know that, it is a question i will put to some people here, My first priorty in this build is a good brake setup so all advice will be accepted,I have rx7 capilers to be fited and disc brake rear end, I totally accept that i may not be right in my plans tho a plan has to st...
by monoon
Thu Dec 10, 2015 10:44 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: mk1 escort pedal box
Replies: 13
Views: 1202

Re: mk1 escort pedal box

Hi Ross, thanks for the reply, I have purchased a pedal box already,a very good rix motorsport version if i am correct, For what reason don't you recommend for road car use ? I have no problem in modifying the bulkhead in a proper way to accept the pedal box tho will not modify the pedal box to fit ...
by monoon
Thu Dec 10, 2015 9:15 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: mk1 escort pedal box
Replies: 13
Views: 1202

Re: mk1 escort pedal box

Hi,thanks for the reply, Yes this is for a mk1 escort,yes fabrication is required and will be done, I have chosen this one through advice from rally car builders here in northern ireland,It will involve a bit of faffing about so that's why i am after a few pictures of someones else's ideas, The MOT ...
by monoon
Thu Dec 10, 2015 8:30 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: mk1 escort pedal box
Replies: 13
Views: 1202

mk1 escort pedal box

Hi, i am currently in the process of building an e30 with a m60b40 , As is well known braking can be a hassle so i have decided to install a pedal box thats for a mk1 escort rally car, Its the bias setup which will allow to adjust braking from front to rear, I am after a bit of info on the setup ple...
by monoon
Sun Nov 29, 2015 4:17 pm
Forum: M60/M62 Engines
Topic: Engine Mounts For E30 V8 4.0
Replies: 2
Views: 5306

Re: Engine Mounts For E30 V8 4.0

hi,look for kos on here,he makes them,that is where i got mine
by monoon
Thu Dec 11, 2014 6:44 pm
Forum: M60/M62 Engines
Topic: how to get a car started?
Replies: 4
Views: 1105

how to get a car started?

Hi to all, I have just purchased an E39 4.4 v8, a 1998 car,It is complete car minus automatic gearbox,radiator and air flow meter, My problem is i have bought the car just for the engine, I have not heard it run yet(to be honest a bit of a impulse buy),I have been assured that the engine is ok, What...
by monoon
Sun Oct 26, 2014 10:43 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: e30 4 door
Replies: 15
Views: 1006

Re: e30 4 door

This is exactly what i was thinking the reply's would start at, No bother lad will just plough on anyway,Cheer's
by monoon
Sun Oct 26, 2014 9:53 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: e30 4 door
Replies: 15
Views: 1006

e30 4 door

Howya lads, I have been on this forum a while, looking and gathering info, I have a e30 track based car already, Love it to bits tho i dont get to use it to much due to working away a lot,I have just purchased another e30 and i am going to have this one for the road, I need a load of questions answe...
by monoon
Fri Nov 09, 2012 8:45 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Non starter bmw e30 318i m40 engine
Replies: 31
Views: 1861

Re: Non starter bmw e30 318i m40 engine

Oops,did not know that, Tho it sounds very similar to what my problem was,hopefully it is easily sorted.

Mo
by monoon
Fri Nov 09, 2012 7:28 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Non starter bmw e30 318i m40 engine
Replies: 31
Views: 1861

Re: Non starter bmw e30 318i m40 engine

No bother,

Mo
by monoon
Fri Nov 09, 2012 7:11 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Non starter bmw e30 318i m40 engine
Replies: 31
Views: 1861

Re: Non starter bmw e30 318i m40 engine

Mine was located about 10 inches down the cable from the battery,It could be covered over with tape or insulation, dissconnect both ends and put a meter on it and check it, or just run new temporary cable and see what goes. Fire away with questions,when my car had this problem it was totally fustrat...
by monoon
Fri Nov 09, 2012 6:27 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Non starter bmw e30 318i m40 engine
Replies: 31
Views: 1861

Re: Non starter bmw e30 318i m40 engine

Hi, i had a problem with my car not starting sounding similar to yours,check that the inline fuse on the secondary cable that runs from the battery to the main connecter in the bulkhead isnt blown, Your car will not start if this fuse is blown,try running a cable from the battery to the main connect...
by monoon
Thu Sep 20, 2012 8:22 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: no spark at plugs?
Replies: 15
Views: 557

Re:

Yes also sorry for that,Typing is not up to scratch,Many thanks for your advice and i will refuse cable.
by monoon
Thu Sep 20, 2012 7:51 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: no spark at plugs?
Replies: 15
Views: 557

Re:

sorry for posting in wrong forum,was in a flap and thought more people would be in the chat forum, the car has a rear mounted battery, it melted my head for a few days and thought putting up what was wrong would help someone else, also what is the reason for this extra cable and should i replace the...
by monoon
Wed Sep 19, 2012 8:23 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: no spark at plugs?
Replies: 15
Views: 557

Re:

hi again,got car started,it turns out the extra cable that runs with main cable from the battery to the connector block in the bulkhead was broken/fused, ran a new cable and car started first time,before all this i tried all the trouble shooting methods, hope this info will be of help to someone on ...
by monoon
Wed Sep 19, 2012 7:01 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: no spark at plugs?
Replies: 15
Views: 557

Re:

anybody know why if i put a test lamp on ground pin 19 in ecu plug and earth the lamp lights?
by monoon
Wed Sep 19, 2012 5:52 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: no spark at plugs?
Replies: 15
Views: 557

Re:

fuel pump is wired separately,i flick switch before cranking,