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by fishingtourer
Wed Nov 10, 2010 7:37 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Lowered on 60mm with an RPM sump guard - too low to drive??
Replies: 20
Views: 864

Re: Lowered on 60mm with an RPM sump guard - too low to driv

think im gonna go for some b4's all around and eibach springs when i have some spare pennies, had eibach springs on my e36 m3 and they were very good .........
by fishingtourer
Tue Nov 09, 2010 7:48 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Lowered on 60mm with an RPM sump guard - too low to drive??
Replies: 20
Views: 864

Re: Lowered on 60mm with an RPM sump guard - too low to driv

IMO, 60mm looks like you have severe suspension problems! I just don't get this "scraping the ground look" (or the rubber bands for tyres like either!) Get it up to 40mm below standard, and, with a little care you can ditch the sump guard, and have a car that handles again. i fully agree with you i...
by fishingtourer
Wed Nov 03, 2010 8:01 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: clearance issues with z3 rack
Replies: 14
Views: 472

Re:

i have one spare m8ty thats it,you could well be right though, must get a complete set me thinks, i was in the process of getting some new alpinas last year but my cylinder head shit itself, so had to use the funds to sort that issue out, but i think some proper wheels are the way forward, will have...
by fishingtourer
Wed Nov 03, 2010 7:43 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: clearance issues with z3 rack
Replies: 14
Views: 472

Re: clearance issues with z3 rack

well after a good look today i found that the steering wheel was not centred on the column , so sorted that out and the rack is now even either side after making some adjustments to the track rod ends and set it up with some dunlop guages for now , also the roll bar is pushed over to one side which ...
by fishingtourer
Tue Nov 02, 2010 7:13 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: clearance issues with z3 rack
Replies: 14
Views: 472

Re: clearance issues with z3 rack

will have a good look over it, maybe the roll bar is incorrect it's a h@r but was already on the car when i got hold of it as was the rack , and maybe the chassis leg is bent, i really hope not as ive just spent to much rebuilding the head with new bits. have not even started on the rear subframe ye...
by fishingtourer
Tue Nov 02, 2010 5:46 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: clearance issues with z3 rack
Replies: 14
Views: 472

Re: clearance issues with z3 rack

i will have another look at it tomorow but im sure thats not the problem tbh, maybe the subframe is bent not a good outlook if it is tbh
by fishingtourer
Tue Nov 02, 2010 5:23 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: clearance issues with z3 rack
Replies: 14
Views: 472

Re: clearance issues with z3 rack

i have searched the forum and can only find info on fitting e36/e46 racks
is there a correct tie rod set up for this conversion ? anybody ?
by fishingtourer
Tue Nov 02, 2010 4:31 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: clearance issues with z3 rack
Replies: 14
Views: 472

clearance issues with z3 rack

having moved onto my steering now on my touring, in the recent past it has had a z3 rack fitted. the problem being on lock the osf wheel rubs on the anti roll bar and just generally is not right, im guessing it may have the incorect tie rods fitted, as there is no way it will adjust out, not having ...
by fishingtourer
Tue Nov 02, 2010 4:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Fitting an electric fan?
Replies: 10
Views: 480

Re:

can you not get a fan kit from kenlowe if they are still going ? they used to do thermo operated kits with an overide switch
by fishingtourer
Sun Jan 31, 2010 5:41 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: rocker arm replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 164

Re: rocker arm replacement

thanks willnz will give this a go when i get the chance cheers :)
by fishingtourer
Thu Jan 28, 2010 6:32 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: rocker arm replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 164

rocker arm replacement

not long replaced my cylinder head with a rebuilt head i aquired from a bmw parts place which had good cam etc and had been pressure tested etc managed to do a 300 mile's with no issues but it started miss firing yesterday abruptly luckily i was close to home so nursed it back slowly with no throttl...
by fishingtourer
Tue Jan 26, 2010 1:40 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Alternative to stretched tyre (Euro Look)
Replies: 66
Views: 3125

Re: Alternative to stretched tyre (Euro Look)

if you sent a message to a tyre manufacture reference to fitting overly stretched tyres for road use what do you think they would say about it ? think they would say they are not designed to be mounted like that and they would not advise it one little bit . i dont think i would take the risk persona...
by fishingtourer
Mon Nov 30, 2009 5:02 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Some Fool Stole My Plates
Replies: 46
Views: 1432

Re: Some Fool Stole My Plates

make some clear cardboard plates as stated above and drive it home fook paying for recovery m8ty you have a reason for using cardboard plates, :D
by fishingtourer
Fri Nov 27, 2009 2:02 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: price please
Replies: 6
Views: 252

Re: price please

you have pm :)
by fishingtourer
Wed Nov 25, 2009 7:04 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: price please
Replies: 6
Views: 252

Re: price please

bttt
by fishingtourer
Mon Nov 23, 2009 5:22 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: price please
Replies: 6
Views: 252

Re: price please

sorry bret forgot
its g340 xla could i be cheeky and ask for my vehicle speccs also
many thanks
loose cannon
by fishingtourer
Fri Nov 20, 2009 5:12 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: price please
Replies: 6
Views: 252

price please

price please guys for a
recon or new cylinder head 885
thanks
by fishingtourer
Fri Nov 20, 2009 3:49 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: cylinder head 885
Replies: 1
Views: 111

cylinder head 885

as above does anyone no were i can get a decent 1 of thesse as im struggling to find 1 tbh
even thought about an amc item from eurocarparts but dont no anything about them any good ?
by fishingtourer
Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:42 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: Zimmerbimmer1 (Genuine BMW Parts section)
Replies: 71
Views: 25627

Re:

my first order with cotswold's turned up today all packaged well thanks very much guys
keep up the great service :D :D :D
by fishingtourer
Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:38 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Injectors....****Do You Want Yours Cleaned****
Replies: 211
Views: 15409

Re:

sounds good, ok well i have to get a head sorted first, i have a m8 who has a few bits up his yard trouble is he aint the fastest at grabbing the stuff you want, so i may have get some from off here thanks guys, tried grabbing a mk1 escort rs2000 off him for about 10 years in the end it turned to du...
by fishingtourer
Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:36 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Injectors....****Do You Want Yours Cleaned****
Replies: 211
Views: 15409

sorry to intervene on your post but i have just removed my cylinder head and found it cracked. but also found that the orange tips on 3 of my injectors have melted probably affecting the spray pattern and they probably need replacing or cleaning rix 313 have you come across melted tips before ? repa...
by fishingtourer
Mon Nov 16, 2009 5:37 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: exchange cylinder heads ?
Replies: 0
Views: 84

exchange cylinder heads ?

as above are they still available from bmw and roughly how much ?
also new injectors, are they the same as fitted 20 years ago
or are they updated items ?
thanks in advance
by fishingtourer
Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:21 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: German night, Guildford Wed 11th November
Replies: 63
Views: 1983

Re: German night, Guildford Wed 11th November

if i get the chance i will bring down the fishing wagon 8)
by fishingtourer
Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:19 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: what rear top mounts ? sorry i no its been done to death
Replies: 8
Views: 290

Re:

thanks you lot very helpful :D
by fishingtourer
Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:09 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: prices pritty please ;0)
Replies: 1
Views: 151

prices pritty please ;0)

hi there parts mysters could you get me some prices please sorry bit of a list, head gasket set including bolts. rocker's and rocker shaft . engine oil level sensor the one for obc cambelt including tensioner,spring and pin. waterpump assy. set of spark plugs. dizzy cap and rotor arm both accesory b...
by fishingtourer
Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:59 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: what rear top mounts ? sorry i no its been done to death
Replies: 8
Views: 290

Re: what rear top mounts ? sorry i no its been done to death

coolio
i have a bit of a list for cotswolds so will just add it on
thanks very much :)
by fishingtourer
Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: what rear top mounts ? sorry i no its been done to death
Replies: 8
Views: 290

what rear top mounts ? sorry i no its been done to death

as above peeps, to go on my touring 2.5
by fishingtourer
Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:37 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: carbon offset
Replies: 31
Views: 1199

Re: carbon offset

so many cars so little money and so little time :cry:
whats carbon offset a new type of mount :wink:
by fishingtourer
Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:30 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: carbon offset
Replies: 31
Views: 1199

Re: carbon offset

I'm afraid all this B***ocks, I hear every day about climate change & the environment really gets on my nerves. The environment is always changing, natural disasters, funny weather, global warming has been going on for millions of years. It doesn't make a single jot of difference how much C02 comes...
by fishingtourer
Mon Oct 19, 2009 8:27 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: driving without LSD...dangerous?
Replies: 54
Views: 1897

Re: driving without LSD...dangerous?

hmmm
limited slip diff, or Lysergic acid diethylamide ??? :mad:
by fishingtourer
Sun Oct 18, 2009 1:09 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Getting bored with my e30 :(
Replies: 109
Views: 3298

Re: Getting board with my e30 :(

over £900 to insure a 325i ? how old are you out of interest as that seems hurrendous
by fishingtourer
Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:12 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Induction Kits and chipping
Replies: 14
Views: 597

Re: Induction Kits and chipping

ahh the joys of turbo power
by fishingtourer
Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:03 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: window tints
Replies: 33
Views: 893

Re: window tints

funnily enough i had the same car mk3 astra gsi mine was bright yellow originally black with a c20let :D
by fishingtourer
Mon Oct 05, 2009 10:03 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: how nice is this ?
Replies: 8
Views: 537

Re: how nice is this ?

imagine how much you'd be paying for that to be done 100k ? if not more
by fishingtourer
Mon Oct 05, 2009 9:53 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Should i sell up or not?
Replies: 16
Views: 481

Re:

can you not just get a shit job whilst you look for a better one to come along in the vein hope you can keep it ?do you have others to keep missus etc