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by lion_yo
Wed Jun 05, 2013 6:20 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: Which focals
Replies: 1
Views: 293

Re: Which focals

Go for JL audio component speakers.

I went for JL Audio VR525 sound awesome. Also worth getting some dynamat behind there.
by lion_yo
Wed May 22, 2013 2:31 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: parts please
Replies: 2
Views: 165

Re: parts please

Can you get me the prices so I can get the parts ordered please.
by lion_yo
Tue May 21, 2013 11:46 am
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: parts please
Replies: 2
Views: 165

parts please

51 47 1840960 x10

51 47 1840961 x10

41 33 5480120

51 16 2239883

54121922721

51311940279

21521117729

21521154127

63211380419 x1

51731911369
by lion_yo
Sat Apr 20, 2013 2:22 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: wiring?
Replies: 14
Views: 530

Re: wiring?

The rocker cover and intake manifold were removed and powder-coated now that the body-shop put everything back together the car doesn't fire over. Spark is coming through. Assuming you've checked fuel is also coming through, and if it was for any reason removed the lines are on the right way on? Th...
by lion_yo
Sat Apr 20, 2013 1:35 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: wiring?
Replies: 14
Views: 530

Re: wiring?

Brianmoooore wrote:
Brianmoooore wrote:Roll the rubber boots back and tell us the colours of the wires.
Traced the wiring and it is going back to this relay circled below...

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by lion_yo
Sat Apr 20, 2013 10:14 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: wiring?
Replies: 14
Views: 530

Re: wiring?

Roll the rubber boots back and tell us the colours of the wires. Are the wires coming from the engine loom, the body loom, or a separate sub loom? They are coming from the fuse box. The rocker cover and intake manifold were removed and powder-coated now that the body-shop put everything back togeth...
by lion_yo
Sat Apr 20, 2013 8:26 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: wiring?
Replies: 14
Views: 530

Re: wiring?

Green wrote:Black one - blue temp sensor
Brown one - brown temp sender sensor

Located just to the right outside this picture between the manifold and rocker cover attached on the thermostat.

At least I'm sure that's what it is :D
There is already a blue and brown plug connectors already connected there.
by lion_yo
Fri Apr 19, 2013 11:23 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: wiring?
Replies: 14
Views: 530

wiring?

Hi,

Anyone know where these two plug connectors plug into?

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by lion_yo
Fri Apr 05, 2013 12:19 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: 89 325i Sport resto Diamond schwartz black
Replies: 18
Views: 1455

Update time has come... The exterior has been painted, plenty of work still to do though all the glass has to go in the front end and many other bits to go on. Still not had a chance to take pics of the painted engine bay as it was covered but here is a few pics of the exterior although the paint is...
by lion_yo
Sun Mar 24, 2013 10:31 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: 89 325i Sport resto Diamond schwartz black
Replies: 18
Views: 1455

Re:

Isn't the exhaust supposed to have two pipes going to the middle? Or am I mistaken? Fresh black sport, looking forward to the seeing the end pictures It's not a standard system the new exhaust is an full BTB 3 stainless steel exhaust system. Progress is on the slow at the moment just waiting for a ...
by lion_yo
Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:49 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: 89 325i Sport resto Diamond schwartz black
Replies: 18
Views: 1455

Re:

pukar wrote:looking forward to updates on this one!

nice mats, are they RHD?
Thanks for the kind words chaps, yes they are brand new RHD mats 8)
by lion_yo
Tue Mar 12, 2013 9:26 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: 89 325i Sport resto Diamond schwartz black
Replies: 18
Views: 1455

89 325i Sport resto Diamond schwartz black

This is how it all started, a totally standard One owner car with 97k backed up by a Full BMW Service History. Overall its pretty much a solid Sport thanks to it being garaged from new. http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff152/ee9kid/priorresto_zps05a037e1.jpg Anyway here's the progress I've strippe...
by lion_yo
Sun Mar 10, 2013 11:03 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: parts price please
Replies: 1
Views: 149

parts price please

Individual prices please and total. 07119901299 - 30 51411959137 - 4 07129925712 - 10 Are these two the same? 07129925735 41111942866 x30 51 11 8 103 009 x2 63171367868 x4 63121352070 x7 07 12 9 901 651 x2 07 11 9 913 429 x2 07 11 9 916 949 x2 And I need the cable strap things circled in this pictur...
by lion_yo
Thu Feb 28, 2013 5:58 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: photos of new car cover fitted
Replies: 29
Views: 685

Re: photos of new car cover fitted

Why don't you tuck it in the garage?
by lion_yo
Sat Jan 26, 2013 1:53 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: insulation and deadening
Replies: 14
Views: 448

Re: insulation and deadening

13 is the sound deadening found when the carpet is removed...
by lion_yo
Thu Nov 01, 2012 2:11 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Winters here.. car cover or no car cover..
Replies: 50
Views: 1600

Re: Winters here.. car cover or no car cover..

One top tip is not to cover your car indoors if it's had paint in the last 3 months or so. My paint shop advised me to avoid covering newish paint for 6 months and there was a case on here about a guy who had paint a couple of months before tucking his E30 up for the winter with a cover. When he re...
by lion_yo
Thu Nov 01, 2012 11:42 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Winters here.. car cover or no car cover..
Replies: 50
Views: 1600

Re: Winters here.. car cover or no car cover..

One top tip is not to cover your car indoors if it's had paint in the last 3 months or so. My paint shop advised me to avoid covering newish paint for 6 months and there was a case on here about a guy who had paint a couple of months before tucking his E30 up for the winter with a cover. When he re...
by lion_yo
Wed Oct 31, 2012 6:29 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Winters here.. car cover or no car cover..
Replies: 50
Views: 1600

Re: Winters here.. car cover or no car cover..

There's often a mentality that car covers will harm your car and cause scratches etc but used correctly they'll do no harm at all!! I used a generic Halfords breathable cover on my Audi until I had my own garage. I made sure the car was completely clean and dry before fitting it securely. And you kn...
by lion_yo
Wed Oct 10, 2012 10:53 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: BMW e30 throttle bodies
Replies: 31
Views: 1389

Re: BMW e30 throttle bodies

http://www.extrudabody.com/servlet/the- ... ith/Detail

The company above are selling ITB with plug and play ECU.
by lion_yo
Tue Oct 09, 2012 5:23 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Racing Dynamics Exhaust Manifolds - Group Buy?
Replies: 36
Views: 1967

Re:

No one interested in this group buy?
by lion_yo
Sun Aug 12, 2012 5:28 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: induction kit.
Replies: 28
Views: 1099

Re:

by lion_yo
Thu Aug 02, 2012 12:21 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Racing Dynamics Exhaust Manifolds - Group Buy?
Replies: 36
Views: 1967

Re:

If these are a hit then there will probably be a second group buy so I'll wait for the verdict ... There's not even going to be a first group buy unless I can get at least 10 solid takers on this. Only got 3 so far. Maybe we should make a advert on eBay or something and direct people to buy a decen...
by lion_yo
Tue Jul 31, 2012 10:19 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Racing Dynamics Exhaust Manifolds - Group Buy?
Replies: 36
Views: 1967

Re:

Clearly no x-pipes in the picks on the US forum when they were delivered. Might be worth getting the opinions on how good these are off the guys in the US, maybe even some dyno printouts. Found this not exactly a dyno printout but does mention positives about the headers but seen that most people d...
by lion_yo
Tue Jul 31, 2012 7:09 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Racing Dynamics Exhaust Manifolds - Group Buy?
Replies: 36
Views: 1967

Re:

1. PeteE30Tourer
2. lion_yo (providing its stainless steel)
by lion_yo
Tue Jul 31, 2012 3:31 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Racing Dynamics Exhaust Manifolds - Group Buy?
Replies: 36
Views: 1967

So are these manifolds stainless steel? If so I'll put my name down for one 8)

I am buying a Magnex exhaust system upto the centre section and I gather the racing dynamic manifolds are just the manifold? No downpipe so which downpipe can I use??

Many thanks!
by lion_yo
Sat Jul 28, 2012 6:58 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Front Sunroof Drain
Replies: 7
Views: 312

Re: Front Sunroof Drain

The exit points are underneath the car one on each side. Best way to check if the sunroof drains are okay is to take the carpet out of the car pour water into the sunroof drains and see if it flows out or gathers inside the cabin. Also worth taking the glovebox out and checking if the area where the...
by lion_yo
Fri Jul 27, 2012 4:43 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: prices
Replies: 1
Views: 179

prices

52 10 1941999 x2 72 60 1933569 51 11 1919154 x2 72 11 1929421 x2 72 11 1850076 x2 72 11 1933537 x2 72 11 1929419 x2 51 13 1961241 07 11 9907808 x4 51 71 1933209 x2 51 41 1959137 x2 07 11 9901299 x20 41 11 1942866 x15 07 12 9925712 x2 63 17 1367868 x4 07143448498 x2 51 16 1 881 149 x6 51 71 1 939 302...
by lion_yo
Wed Jul 25, 2012 3:41 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Arch lip
Replies: 7
Views: 302

Re: Arch lip

No arch lip on real oem, just the whole rear quarter So does that mean BMW don't supply the arch panel/lip I don't need a entire quarter plus it will mean a whole lot of work... Anyone recommend a place where I can obtain a high quality repair panel? The arch lip is bubbly here is a picture below o...
by lion_yo
Wed Jul 25, 2012 3:24 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Arch lip
Replies: 7
Views: 302

Arch lip

Hi,

Anyone know if BMW sell the arch lip and arch repair panel?

Everything I have bought has been Genuine BMW so would appreciate if someone could give me the part number.

Many thanks!
by lion_yo
Tue Jul 24, 2012 1:53 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: schmiedmann parts (wings)
Replies: 6
Views: 464

Re: schmiedmann parts (wings)

Need to get a NS wing for my sport and was wondering had anybody bought one from schmiedmann before? what was the quality and fit like? I would buy genuine bmw ones though i believe they are only an approved part now. I have a pair of genuine wings for order from cotswold BMW wasn't told that they ...
by lion_yo
Sun Jul 22, 2012 4:30 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 Sport suspension
Replies: 13
Views: 556

Re:

I'll invest in Eibach anti roll bars kit. Which brand top mounts, drop links you recommend? Am I right in saying the original 325i sport shocks are Boge? I'm thinking of Blistein B6 and maybe H&R springs? But then again I always thought that coilovers were the best thing as you can adjust them? Are ...
by lion_yo
Sat Jul 21, 2012 10:59 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 Sport suspension
Replies: 13
Views: 556

E30 Sport suspension

Hi, In the middle of restoring my Tech II 325i Sport and next on the list is the suspension... Seen as I'm going new was thinking maybe upgrading them would be a nice option anyone recommend a setup thats worth doing or should I stick with the original M Sport suspension? Have seen many members goin...
by lion_yo
Sat Jul 21, 2012 10:35 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Racing Dynamics M20 e30 Headers
Replies: 8
Views: 579

Re: Racing Dynamics M20 e30 Headers

Are these manifolds stainless steel? best suited for turbo cars or do they work well with standard cars too?

I have a standard BMW exhaust at the momment but going to upgrade to the Magnex system will this manifold mate up okay?

Many thanks!
by lion_yo
Fri Jul 20, 2012 8:13 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Story of my M-tech 2
Replies: 75
Views: 7042

Re: Story of my M-tech 2

Something brand new: http://www.bmwpower.lv/files/member_galleries/1308/6545/500/1342733318_1813.jpg http://www.bmwpower.lv/files/member_galleries/1308/6545/500/1342733347_1681.jpg http://www.bmwpower.lv/files/member_galleries/1308/6545/500/1342733374_1726.jpg http://www.bmwpower.lv/files/member_ga...
by lion_yo
Sun Jul 01, 2012 12:59 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Show me your exhaust
Replies: 51
Views: 2662

Re: Show me your exhaust

leeparkes wrote:Scorpion STW slash cut. 8)

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Really like that exhaust where can I purchase one from? As I have only ever seen the Le Mans style available for sale!!

Anyone have a picture of a mongoose or magnex system?