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.
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- Sat Feb 13, 2010 12:02 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: 316 to m42 or 320 or 325 anyone?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 387
- Tue Nov 24, 2009 2:36 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: 316 diff
- Replies: 2
- Views: 97
- 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...
- 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.
Looks like loads of info.
- 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?
- 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!!!
- 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.
- 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!

Just how i want mine one day!
- 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!
Seems as simple as i was hoping!
Nice one!
- 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!!
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!!
- 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...
- 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? 
- 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 
- 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...
- 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....
- Thu Jul 30, 2009 12:56 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: welded diff
- Replies: 83
- Views: 3305
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HAHAHAHAHA ROFL!!! What a quote!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 !!!
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- 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...
- 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!
Then i found a second one!
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
Cheers!
Even chucked in a few bits for free, Yeah thats right for free!!!!
Top bloke, very stright and honest
Cheers!
- 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 ...
