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by rancido64
Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:24 pm
Forum: New Members'
Topic: Not a new member but been so long I might as well be
Replies: 3
Views: 418

Re: Not a new member but been so long I might as well be

I remembered my username but not my password 😂
Cheers for the welcome back
by rancido64
Sun Nov 29, 2020 7:29 pm
Forum: New Members'
Topic: Not a new member but been so long I might as well be
Replies: 3
Views: 418

Not a new member but been so long I might as well be

Hey everyone! Have been a member for a looooong time and used to be very active but my life took some unexpected twists and turns :mad: Used to be an Englishman living in Dublin with an E30 more door, have been living back in my hometown of Bournemouth for over 8 years now and haven't owned a decent...
by rancido64
Sat Jul 16, 2011 3:04 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Are e30's shite?
Replies: 129
Views: 6734

Re: Are e30's shite?

I seem to remember someone with the exact same avatar pic starting a thread almost exactly the same as this a few months ago and then ending up banned? Is it the same guy who's just been unbanned/re-accounted or is the avatar thing a coincidence and i'm adding 2 + 2 and getting twelvtysix?
by rancido64
Sat Jul 16, 2011 10:18 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: My Completed m52 conversion - Update
Replies: 126
Views: 5527

Re: Shopping list for m50 conversion

seems like a well organised swap there matey, i just cracked on and bought my donk then started figuring out what i need as i go, seems to be saving my sanity slightly as there are so many little insignificant parts that dont get mentioed in other ppl's swap's You're doing it the same way as me the...
by rancido64
Mon Jun 27, 2011 1:06 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Looks Like My E30 Story Is Now Over....
Replies: 29
Views: 1313

Re: Looks Like My E30 Story Is Now Over....

Sorry to hear that :( You must be heartbroken!
by rancido64
Thu Jun 23, 2011 6:53 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: flywheel lightening - how much to be taken off?
Replies: 11
Views: 453

Re: flywheel lightening - how much to be taken off?

^^^^
thanks for the info
by rancido64
Thu Jun 23, 2011 5:16 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: flywheel lightening - how much to be taken off?
Replies: 11
Views: 453

Re: flywheel lightening - how much to be taken off?

Cheers for the quick reply
by rancido64
Thu Jun 23, 2011 5:11 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: flywheel lightening - how much to be taken off?
Replies: 11
Views: 453

flywheel lightening - how much to be taken off?

Hey guys,

just looking to find out how much needs to be taken off the m20 flywheel when getting it lightened?

How much is the flywheel standard and how light does it need to be after?

Thanks :wink:
Phil
by rancido64
Wed Jun 22, 2011 5:41 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: M52 Touring
Replies: 66
Views: 2846

Re:

That looks freakin awesome now the lowering's done too!
by rancido64
Tue Jun 21, 2011 3:01 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My (slow progress) 318i project - m50 has arrived
Replies: 20
Views: 886

Re: My (slow progress) 318i project

Some parts that have arrived over the last while :) m20 flywheel http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/rancido64/e30/78356fd0-1361-4a8b-b9cf-521bdb1d634e.jpg e34 sump, dipstick & oil pickup http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/rancido64/e30/642d46bd-cd20-494c-bf03-3d98da8e619b.jpg e36 Alloy engin...
by rancido64
Wed Jun 15, 2011 9:22 pm
Forum: E30 Builds / Restorations
Topic: M52 b30 stroker rebuild back on the road
Replies: 1468
Views: 131727

Re:

Nice work dude :D
by rancido64
Mon Jun 13, 2011 6:59 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: overheating problem
Replies: 4
Views: 215

Re: overheating problem

Is it only when stationary or is it while you're driving at ~50mph as well?

If when stationary only, probably your viscous fan clutch needs replacing. If it's while you're driving at speed, it's prob an issue with your coolant system somewhere - waterpump, thermostat, leaky hose?
by rancido64
Mon Jun 13, 2011 3:19 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: Bimanuts M50 build
Replies: 23
Views: 728

Re: Bimanuts M50 build

it is all explained in here mate http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=181824 Is this an M50 swap or M52 swap? Cos if it's an M50 swap i didn't realise there was work to be done around the TB/inlet area :o: If it is the case that there's work needed there, could someone gi...
by rancido64
Thu Jun 09, 2011 4:02 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: A few more photos, some smokie ones too
Replies: 12
Views: 687

Re: A few more photos, some smokie ones too

Phill172 wrote:
rancido64 wrote:Pretty sure it's this one i saw in PBMW a month or two ago?
Sweet car built well, nice work!
Yea, these are a few of the photos that didnt make it in the shoot
God only knows why, they're good pics 8)
by rancido64
Thu Jun 09, 2011 3:13 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: A few more photos, some smokie ones too
Replies: 12
Views: 687

Re: A few more photos, some smokie ones too

Pretty sure it's this one i saw in PBMW a month or two ago?
Sweet car built well, nice work!
by rancido64
Thu Jun 09, 2011 10:30 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My (slow progress) 318i project - m50 has arrived
Replies: 20
Views: 886

Re: My (slow progress) 318i project

And here's the bit of jap scrap i'll be running around in for the next coupla months. It's completely sound mechanically and has NCT til Jan '13 so i'll probs keep it for a while anyway. http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/rancido64/f2a9699f-9e7c-4f43-b054-2b74816c5172.jpg I now have the flywheel...
by rancido64
Wed Jun 08, 2011 2:53 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: driving a car with failed head gasket
Replies: 31
Views: 809

Re: driving a car with failed head gasket

Depends how fucked it is tbh, i had my omega with a blown HG for 4-5 months. Just had to make sure i always had about 10 litres of water in the car and top it up 2 litres for every half hour's driving lol
by rancido64
Wed Jun 01, 2011 12:45 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Rate Your Mods In Order Of Preference
Replies: 30
Views: 1123

Re: Rate Your Mods In Order Of Preference

From the things i did to mine after getting it, my favourites were the z3 shortshifter & bilstein b4s + eiback springs.
Just those two things transformed the feel of the car :)
by rancido64
Tue May 31, 2011 4:27 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: My Completed m52 conversion - Update
Replies: 126
Views: 5527

Re: Shopping list for m50 conversion

This may be of some help: http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=186900 Although it's not the only way to do the conversion. DanThe on here is the man to talk to about a few things, as he can supply: *Plug & play m50-e30 wiring loom *Plug & play electric fan loom *pre-modded...
by rancido64
Mon May 30, 2011 2:43 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Cooks m52 316i - going S54!
Replies: 1121
Views: 61263

Re:

Haha I'll give ya a holla if i ever drive her over to visit once she's ready. I normally just fly with ryanair though cos it works out alot cheaper lol. I do have family in Devon though so do head down that direction at least once every time i'm over :)
by rancido64
Mon May 30, 2011 1:22 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Cooks m52 316i - going S54!
Replies: 1121
Views: 61263

Re:

If i ever get my bloody car finished, i want someone as good with a camera as you to take pics of it!
She's stunning mate, well done :wink:
by rancido64
Mon May 30, 2011 11:36 am
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: e39 523i - info/anything to look out for?
Replies: 8
Views: 440

Re:

atlantis wrote:Check out forum.bmw5.co.uk buyers guide sorry dont know how to do links
Nice one, some good info in there 8)
by rancido64
Mon May 30, 2011 7:41 am
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: e39 523i - info/anything to look out for?
Replies: 8
Views: 440

Re:

Cheers guys :) will bear all that in mind.
by rancido64
Sun May 29, 2011 12:38 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: e39 523i - info/anything to look out for?
Replies: 8
Views: 440

e39 523i - info/anything to look out for?

May be going to look at a 1996 e39 523i this week, just wondering if there are any common faults/issues to look out for, or if anyone can give me any further information on them? Comfy? Nice driving "feel"? Approximate MPG? etc etc. If I'm not mistaken it's similar to an m52 in that it has a restric...
by rancido64
Sat May 28, 2011 6:29 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: now the car won't fukin start!
Replies: 16
Views: 483

Re: water pipe on the back of the head??

Sure it'll be worth it when ya have her going spot on :) Just keep plugging away at her
by rancido64
Sat May 28, 2011 3:46 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: now the car won't fukin start!
Replies: 16
Views: 483

Re: water pipe on the back of the head??

Jesus man, you're having no luck with her since swapping the m52 in :( Hope ya get sorted with the loom ASAP
by rancido64
Sat May 28, 2011 1:53 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Has anyone ever finished their car?
Replies: 54
Views: 1568

Re: Has anyone ever finished their car?

Not just with the e30. I've been unable to leave any car i've owned alone :D
by rancido64
Fri May 27, 2011 8:17 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: My E30 M3 S85 V10 Swap
Replies: 409
Views: 101058

Re:

Bored in work and just read my way through both your V8 swap threads, and this thread.
Glenn, you're a skilled man and your conversions appear awesome. Fairplay to ya!

/subscribes
by rancido64
Tue May 24, 2011 11:52 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: Whjat exhaust on an M50?
Replies: 1
Views: 192

Re: Whjat exhaust on an M50?

e30 m3 scorpion system or e30 325i system
by rancido64
Tue May 24, 2011 11:51 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: just put m52 in car- won't start!??
Replies: 15
Views: 551

Re: just put m52 in car- won't start!??

Happy days, ya must be delighted :D
by rancido64
Tue May 24, 2011 9:06 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: just put m52 in car- won't start!??
Replies: 15
Views: 551

Re: just put m52 in car- won't start!??

Jesus man, early start for you today! Hope you get sorted, keep us updated :)
by rancido64
Sun May 15, 2011 2:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Easiest way to remove coupling from spline?
Replies: 10
Views: 290

Re: Easiest way to remove coupling from spline?

The EASIEST and most NON_DESTRUCTIVE way to remove a steering linkage is to remove the RH rack mounting bolt and slacken the LH, swing the rack forward and the linkage will drop out with no hammers/pry bars/chisels/scaff bars or blow torches :roll: This is what we did and while the bottom came off ...
by rancido64
Sat May 14, 2011 12:28 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Easiest way to remove coupling from spline?
Replies: 10
Views: 290

Re: Easiest way to remove coupling from spline?

Aaah, so the bolt needs to come out altogether?
It's been loosened a fair bit and we wedged a screwdriver into the split to open it out a bit more, but as i said it still wouldn't budge.

Cheers guys
by rancido64
Sat May 14, 2011 11:15 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Easiest way to remove coupling from spline?
Replies: 10
Views: 290

Easiest way to remove coupling from spline?

Just wondering what people find to be the easiest way to remove the steering coupling from the shaft/spline on the steering column? Managed to get the bottom end detached from the rack handy enough but the top end is barely shifting off the spline. Is it just a matter of brute force? Had a crowbar t...
by rancido64
Fri May 06, 2011 10:28 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My (slow progress) 318i project - m50 has arrived
Replies: 20
Views: 886

Re: My (slow progress) 318i project

Finally got off my ass and started to prepare for taking out the m40, pretty much ready to be taken out just have to undo engine & gearbox mounts, exhaust, prop. Waiting on one of the lads to grab a crane :thumb: http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m29/rancido64/222264_207054719329063_100000736086444...