E30 Zone

Can anyone recommend some decent reproduction outer sills for the e30? I have a few areas to repair and I was hoping to weld a few sections in at the rear and a dented bit midway along the sill. Are the Hadrian ones any good?

Cheers for the help. I can't seem to find a cheap one on ebay. Any links would be great. I don't mind doing a bit of work to get it to fit properly.

Hello All, I was just wanting to know if anyone has fitted the CX Racing manifold to their M20? I'm looking at the internal wastegate version. I'm just concerned about some manifolds not fitting RHD e30's. Fouling the steering etc. If anybody has any other suggestions for budget manifolds apart from...

Cheers Kev,

I bought the 51mm legs but unfortunately the old nuts were destroyed dismantling them. Is the thread on the inside of the leg on yours? Let me know how the car drives with them on too mate.

Rich

Does anyone know if they come with the collar nuts then?

Nice one. I think anything will be better than what I've got fitted at the moment.

Has anyone tried using KYB gas dampers on their E30? I was wondering if they were similar to Bilstein B4's. I'd like to combine them with eibach 30-40mm springs. Also does anyone have any strut collar nuts or know the part number for some 51mm struts. I'm struggling as mine have the thread on the in...

Cheers Dezzy, I used to have a 328i a few years back and It was a good donk. What do you have to do with the EWS box, loom and chip to get the car running? I quite like the idea of the non-vanos b25 being quite a straight forward bit of kit and I think about 200bhp should keep me happy. At least I'v...

From which BMW models will I be able to find a non vanos M50B25 from? I would prefer an M52 but I'm trying to keep the conversion as straightforward as possible. I was considering just upgrading to a M20B25 but everyone keeps saying to go the 24v route and I think I would struggle to find a pre-face...

Oh dear!

I was wondering why I couldn't get through to them. I hope everything is ok.

+2 on leeparkes,

Get the welding done and some 15" BBS on it! Could be a nice looking car.

No worries, I'm not in any hurry.

If they are blue and in good condition I'm interested!

Did BMW ever do a blue & grey houndstooth sports interior or just the grey one?

I'll be looking to change my front seats for the sport versions but I think I might make thigs easier by just getting a dark checked interior.

I just really like the Houndstooth trim on the pre facelifts!

I've got a 320i and it's rusty!

I've got the same handling issues on my e30. Check you've got a rear anti roll bar fitted too I haven't and it's a bit like a boat because of that. I'm having to buy the following in a Bid to sort all my handling woes. 318is 51mm Front legs bilstein b4 dampers all round inc bump stops 40mm lowering ...

Ha ha. It does my head in when i'm driving in the dark. The button feels like its working fine. I'll pop the panel out and have a look at it guts. The levels are up to scratch.

My e30 has the check panel. All the lights are constantly on with the "check" light on the dash. The car doesn't have any OBC fitted and I used the reset tool but that didn't work. How do I get them to go off? I've checked the fuses in the engine bay and they're fine. Sorry if this topic has been br...

Keep the chromie. :) It took me a year to find mine and I've had to settle for one with a few holes in the bodywork due to the appreciating value of these lovely cars. Just show it some dinitrol to keep the rust at bay and you'll be reet! P.S You don't by chance have a spare 325i exhaust you want to...

Yeah I would rather go somewhere they'll take some pride in doing the work.

Hi keri, I guess I won't know the full extent until the old wings and sills are cut out. I know the work will be expensive but worth it in the end. The rest of the car is fine at least bar the front outer wings. A lot of repair sections are going to be needed by the look of it. At least i've seen wo...

Some updates but not much. The halfords wheel silver I used for refurbishing the wheels was too dark so I bought some Vauxhall star silver which is much more like the original colour! Been collecting parts ands just need two good front wings and then I can hopefully get the car into a bodyshop at th...

I found the pics of the wings. How bad is the rust on them? If its just surface rust I wouldn't mind having them.

I could pick them up late on next week as I'm off to the states on wednesday for a week

I'll get in touch with Ant at A-Tech as I work at Biggin Hill. Cheers Tash. Let me know what you want for those wings.

Thanks for the responses gents.

I'll get on the case as I'll need to get it sorted for the next MOT.

If you know of any second hand front wings for sale. Please let me know.

Cheers

Rich

Can anyone recommend somebody to sort the bodywork on my chromie? I live on the border of kent/Surrey. I'm busy collecting panels at the moment and only need a set of front wings if anyone has some rust free ones for sale? Unfortunately its a little ropey round the edges at present. Needs rear arch ...

Will you be selling the M50 conversion or the whole car? might be interested in all the bits!

Cheers Phil,

I live 5 mins from Junction 6 on the M25 just on the Surry/Kent border. Thanks for the invite, It would be great to see how your car looks. I'm working away for a couple more weeks but could pop over november some time.

cheers for that list phil. I was after the same info. I've already got the m20 clutch and flywheel. Just need the 318i gearbox and prop.

Did the engine fit ok into the engine bay with the e36 engine mounts and was the gear shift linkage ok?

Quick question, Which gearbox would I need for an M52 conversion? I would like a good all round gearing. Hopefully below 3000 rpm at 75mph which should still give good acceleration. I've heard about using a 318is box but would a normal 318i box be ok? The cars still not doing much at the moment as i...

I remember Dom, Its a shame things are the way they are at av tech as there are some good lads there. We just do Hangarage at that hangar at the mo as our main business is in maintaining BAE 146's including the ones at formula one. I'm off to Cranfield first thing tomorrow to work on G-LUXE. There's...

Ha ha, Its taken us a year to get that hangar sorted out. I finally installed bearings into the rollers on the doors so you can open them one handed now instead of having to use the tug! Just been down to av tech to collect Olaf's Hawker with Nigel this afternoon. How long ago were those pictures ta...

Keri, Yes its the Avalon Hangar. I guess the the black falcon gives it away! It makes for a handy garage. The boss lets me work on the car at weekends but I'm doing a c-check up at cranfield for the next month so don't get much time at Biggin. 10/10 for hangar spotting :D Thanks Adi, Your sport look...

Hello everyone, I've been visiting the zone for a year now and I finally got my e30 last month off kingludba (good bloke!). You will probably all recognise it from the classifieds. Last week I finally got the chance to take a good thorough look at the car who has been named Herman. I gave the car a ...

Hi,

Am I likely to face any extra problems trying to fit m52 motor into my old chrome bumpered 86 320i? I hear the clutch and flywheel can be used but can the gearbox and prop? If not what can I use instead?

Sorry for all the questions but I'm about to start sourcing parts.

Cheers

Richard

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