E30 Zone

I bloody love Malachite E30s!

Z3I wrote:They never looked right, we had to wait until the E30 full convertible to get what we wanted.

Not entirely true: there was a full '02 convertible but they are very rare.

Hartges FTW:

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I have a big brake kit (from Wally on e30zone) that I am looking to get fitted as I'm not very handy with the spanners! Can anyone recommend a garage in London that has experience of fitting e30 big brake kits?

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baur320 wrote:
torquey wrote:Ok guys forget the hids, better bulbs perhaps but which ones
I've just fitted a set of Osram Night Breakers in my E36. Very impressed with them and thinking about getting a set for the E30

I've got Nightbreakers in mine and they do give a nice bright light.

Genuine Hartge and Alpina wheels are popular, but not cheap as a 16" wheel for the E30. Hartges look the nuts, but you may need to scan German eBay for some within your price range. http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae130/PC7891/IMG_0476.jpg http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae130/PC7891/IMG_9962...

johnl320 wrote:Surely needs to check timing, seeing as that has just been messed with and now the fault has appeared?

I'll be doing this next week, but just wanted to ask the Zone for ideas... Helpful as ever!

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm going to have a chat to the mechanic who fitted the chain (ex BMW technician) before trying anything to see what he says about the cam timing.

I'm wondering if you may be able to help... Since having the timing chain replaced on my car replaced (probably unrelated) my car has developed a problem. When on a light and steady throttle the ar hesitates and feels like it's misfiring. My first thought is to replace the plugs and HT leads, but I'...

My 318is after a machine polish and wax:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-Borbet-B ... 500wt_1202

Another vote for Kumho KU31s. I've had them on mine since I fitted the Hartges and they are a good tyre for the price with good dry/wet grip.

Searched the forum for a topic but couldn't find one...

I bought a toolkit holder from ali50ferrari and couldn't fault him. He communicated promptly and sent the item as soon as he had received the full amount.

Item arrived the following day.

Cheers fella!

Prices on Pistonheads range from £3-6k for cars with a similar mileage. With some pictures I'm sure that someone more in the know than me would be able to price it for you...

Nice work, really got a lot to do, there seems to be more rust on yours than on mine, which is a supprise, expecting a nice 5 figure bill from the garage for the rust repairs on mine. Unless a zoner can weld to MOT standard and fancies a trip to my house for some welding work (cash paid of course a...

That'll teach me for skimming over the photo and not noticing his name at the bottom...

Your idea reminds me of another Stanceworks car (not one for the OEM homos!):

However the standard one from BMW is unbelievably expensive. I asked the other week and I think it came to nearly £700!

What about a Bosal system? http://www.leisureshack.co.uk/318iS-1-8 ... 11109.aspx

I really struggled to find anyone who stocks exhausts for my 318is and ended up going for a custom system. However I think Fritz's Bits stock stainless systems.

Perhaps you could use the Hartge style but reduce the thickness of the stripes by 50%? That way it wouldn't look as bold.

This is the best I could find after a quick search:

I'm pretty sure someone on here will have a better close-up.

What about a variation on Hartge decals?

Personally I think I would copy the pattern but make them a little thinner (and remove the Hartge logo of course!).

If you're worried about scratches, why not get the key parts of the car clear wrapped? It looks much better than a bonnet bra and probably works better too as there is no risk of it scratching the paintwork underneath.

Mine does something similar and is pretty tempremental. The problem seems to be the connectors that run through into the door. In the long term I reckon you need to change the problematic connectors. For now, try pushing on the rubber boot that runs through to the wings: I did this and my windows ha...

Most of the key points have already been covered but I have recently returned from the Ring in my 318is which was my first time there and my first time on any track. http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae130/PC7891/E30%20Zone/Nurburgring3.jpg My advice is the following: 1. Going to the Nurburgring is...

Cheers! Gottas love the Zone for quick replies.

I currently trying to build up all of the parts that I'll need for a Z3 steering rack conversion.

Does anyone have a list of the parts I need and where to get them (new pipes, UJs etc)?

I have looked on the wiki page and done a search but have come up with nothing helpful.

Cheers

shedrool83 wrote:Thanks Clarko.
I've been looking for a set of 16" to replace the reps for awhile now with no luck.

16" Hartges FTW

steviebmw wrote:i am doing the prespex bonet with a bad boy look

Holy sh*t! That is gorgeous!

Are those Hartge wheels in shadow chrome? They look

. It should be a weapon with that engine too.

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