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by steve_000
Sat Feb 13, 2010 12:02 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 316 to m42 or 320 or 325 anyone?
Replies: 12
Views: 387

Re: 316 to m42 or 320 or 325 anyone?

I get about 100miles to a tenner out my 316....

All about how your driving it, feathering the throttle stuff like that, if driving right the most economical car i had.
by steve_000
Tue Nov 24, 2009 2:36 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 316 diff
Replies: 2
Views: 97

Re: 316 diff

:wave:
by steve_000
Mon Nov 23, 2009 8:12 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 316 diff
Replies: 2
Views: 97

316 diff

Right ok, i had a search and cant find what i was looking for. Anyway im sure i read somewhere that the diffs not that strong welded? And destroy themselves after a few hundred miles? Maybe i was thinkin crazy at the time :rasta: but is this correct? Please dont start the whole 'weld your diff and y...
by steve_000
Fri Nov 06, 2009 6:27 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Help sr20det in my e30
Replies: 3
Views: 191

Re: Help sr20det in my e30

Check in the engine swaps section, Theo325 is currently doing one.
Looks like loads of info.
by steve_000
Wed Sep 16, 2009 4:53 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Bodyshell - why's a non-sunroof more desirable?
Replies: 34
Views: 1044

Re: Bodyshell - why's a non-sunroof more desirable?

surely rigidity has something to do with it.... Its a hole in the middle of the roof?
by steve_000
Wed Sep 16, 2009 4:50 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Last wash before she goes.....
Replies: 30
Views: 1600

Re: Last wash before she goes.....

Sad day! That is goooooorgeous!!!
by steve_000
Sun Sep 13, 2009 4:33 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: vg30dett conversion?
Replies: 34
Views: 3544

Re: vg30dett conversion?

sr20 and rb25 dont use the same gearbox, but theres a chap on driftworks and sxoc that makes and sells conversion plates for the rb25 box to mate with the sr20.
by steve_000
Fri Sep 11, 2009 12:43 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: First pics of my 316... low and slow! :P
Replies: 37
Views: 2152

Re:

Mate that looks spot on!!

Just how i want mine one day!

:cool:
by steve_000
Wed Sep 09, 2009 8:33 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Font wheel bearings
Replies: 3
Views: 179

Re: Font wheel bearings

Yeah i brought the new part today, Releaved to find there is no crazy pressing to do.
Seems as simple as i was hoping!

Nice one!
by steve_000
Wed Sep 09, 2009 3:02 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Font wheel bearings
Replies: 3
Views: 179

Font wheel bearings

Sorry, i know this has been coveres a thousend times, but, how easy/hard are they to do.

I found loads of info that the rears are a pain to do, but just wanted to know what im getting myself into.

Any guides anywhere?

Cheers!! :thumb:
by steve_000
Mon Sep 07, 2009 10:10 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: funny ebay add
Replies: 31
Views: 1051

Re: funny ebay add

I hate ads like that, why not just keep it plain and simple? :? You don't like ads that give you clear pics and lots of info? Possibly saving you a wasted journey etc? Theres plenty of ads on Ebay, that have just 1 grainy pic, 0 miles stated and just the off-the-web spec info on the car, often inco...
by steve_000
Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:12 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: funny ebay add
Replies: 31
Views: 1051

Re: funny ebay add

I hate ads like that, why not just keep it plain and simple? :?
by steve_000
Thu Aug 27, 2009 5:28 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Bronze, FTW
Replies: 6
Views: 257

Re: Bronze, FTW

ohhhh that colour is niccceeeeee :drool:
by steve_000
Thu Aug 06, 2009 12:39 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Front bearing
Replies: 0
Views: 70

Front bearing

Right quick one, when i get to 40 there is a rumble from the front passenger side, then it goes at 45, then appears again about 75. I have history to say the bearing has been replaced 2 years ago, possible for it to be the suspect? Also a whine from the rear, more a mechanical noise, like, metal sli...
by steve_000
Wed Aug 05, 2009 11:25 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Colour coded or satin black mirrors
Replies: 25
Views: 871

Re: e30

i say black, it just looks smart, and your car i recon would pull it off nice....
by steve_000
Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:56 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: welded diff
Replies: 83
Views: 3305

Re:

Bladerider wrote: To say you look like a c**k with the above post is an understatement rivalled only by Noahs "Looks like a bit of rain" forecast !!!
:D :D
HAHAHAHAHA ROFL!!! What a quote!
by steve_000
Fri Jul 24, 2009 12:58 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 316i
Replies: 60
Views: 2521

Re:

I have the 316 i have had it for 5 days now, its my first e30. Previous cars bein mk2 mr2s and a alfa 2.5 v6, the 316 i dont think is that slow. Once its rolling i have found it just gets on with it. Handling wise i am totally amazed, its still currently rocking the 4x4 standard ground clearence and...
by steve_000
Mon Jul 20, 2009 6:56 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Glovebox torch
Replies: 11
Views: 375

Re: Glovebox torch

After picking up my first e30 last night i was amazed at the tourch when i found it!

Then i found a second one! 8)
by steve_000
Sun Jul 19, 2009 11:29 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: zaust
Replies: 234
Views: 23568

Re:

Just brought my first E30 from Marc,

Even chucked in a few bits for free, Yeah thats right for free!!!!

Top bloke, very stright and honest :thumb:

Cheers!
by steve_000
Sat Feb 21, 2009 11:28 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 2.3 to 2.7 rebore?
Replies: 1
Views: 111

2.3 to 2.7 rebore?

As you can see im a noobie!! so 1st stoopid question..... 2.3 engine rebore to 2.7?? who can tell me what, any good? strength problems to block? what other upgrades are going to have to be done to the engine and surrounds to make it run right? That make any sense? Basically it would prob be used as ...