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by rash_1
Tue Mar 15, 2011 3:41 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: steering feels wooly
Replies: 10
Views: 339

Re: steering feels wooly

thanks for that i'm gonna try it at the weekend
by rash_1
Tue Mar 15, 2011 3:31 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: steering feels wooly
Replies: 10
Views: 339

Re: steering feels wooly

i know it should feel tight when its gripping, but it feels like some kind of resistance, and like its notsteering in the right direction
by rash_1
Tue Mar 15, 2011 3:29 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: steering feels wooly
Replies: 10
Views: 339

Re: steering feels wooly

it was a second hand one, sorry its hard to explain but if i,m driving at normal speeds its not bad but certain tight bends it tightens up but does feel like its steering properly cause i've almost lost it a few times, but it used to handle extremely well before
by rash_1
Tue Mar 15, 2011 3:11 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: steering feels wooly
Replies: 10
Views: 339

steering feels wooly

hi guys, took my e30 out at the weekend but, when cornering hard or in tight bends it feels like its going to lose control i had the steering rack changed about 9 months ago but i'm not sure what could be wrong. its not leaking any power steering fluid, but the steering feels tight when going round ...
by rash_1
Tue Oct 12, 2010 1:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: m20 injectors
Replies: 2
Views: 105

Re: m20 injectors

ok, cheers
by rash_1
Tue Oct 12, 2010 12:01 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: m20 injectors
Replies: 2
Views: 105

m20 injectors

hi,

Are the 320 and 325 injectors the same?

many thanks
by rash_1
Mon Oct 11, 2010 2:10 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: m50 injectors
Replies: 7
Views: 190

Re: m50 injectors

just out of interest with the m50b20 injectors, would the fuel rail need to be changed or would the m20 fuel rail be ok.
by rash_1
Mon Oct 11, 2010 1:57 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: m50 injectors
Replies: 7
Views: 190

Re: m50 injectors

ok, thanks for that i'll start looking
by rash_1
Mon Oct 11, 2010 1:45 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: heated seats
Replies: 3
Views: 117

heated seats

what bits would i need to convert to heated sests my two front seats already have the wire with the plug, just wanted to know if its possible. Many thanks
by rash_1
Mon Oct 11, 2010 12:15 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: m50 injectors
Replies: 7
Views: 190

Re: m50 injectors

cheers for that, do you know anyone who specialisig in cleaning injectors in the london area?
by rash_1
Mon Oct 11, 2010 11:52 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: m50 injectors
Replies: 7
Views: 190

m50 injectors

hi, just wondering if m50 injectors will fit the m20 and are they any advantages?

many thanks
by rash_1
Sun Oct 03, 2010 10:58 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: obc
Replies: 5
Views: 176

Re: obc

i'll check tomorrow and get back to you on that.

many thanks
by rash_1
Sun Oct 03, 2010 10:55 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: cruise control
Replies: 7
Views: 296

Re: cruise control

sorry about that, it not working at all.
by rash_1
Sun Oct 03, 2010 10:36 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: obc
Replies: 5
Views: 176

obc

my obc has just gone blank any ideas what it could be? many thanks
by rash_1
Sun Oct 03, 2010 10:29 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: cruise control
Replies: 7
Views: 296

cruise control

hi still having trouble with my cruise control the clutch swith and brake switch is all in place, anyone know what else it could be. many thanks
by rash_1
Fri Oct 01, 2010 11:18 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: hunting on cold start
Replies: 2
Views: 122

Re: hunting on cold start

cheers Brian, i don't think i've ever done the injectors, i think i'll try that next
by rash_1
Thu Sep 30, 2010 11:22 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: hunting on cold start
Replies: 2
Views: 122

hunting on cold start

hi, when i start my 325 up from cold it seems to be hunting for about 2-3 mins but once warmed up its fine, i've changed the blue temp sensor is there anything else i can do.

many thanks
by rash_1
Sat Sep 18, 2010 11:15 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: MEGA SQUIRT
Replies: 7
Views: 247

Re: MEGA SQUIRT

thanks very much for that guys
by rash_1
Fri Sep 17, 2010 11:03 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: cruise control
Replies: 4
Views: 152

Re: cruise control

many thanks i'll be going back to the mechanic
by rash_1
Fri Sep 17, 2010 3:42 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: MEGA SQUIRT
Replies: 7
Views: 247

Re: MEGA SQUIRT

cheers, much appreciated
by rash_1
Fri Sep 17, 2010 3:39 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: cruise control
Replies: 4
Views: 152

cruise control

i recently had my 325 converted to manual but ever since the cruise control no longer works. A friend of mine said it only works with automatic gearboxes, is this true?

many thanks
by rash_1
Fri Sep 17, 2010 3:36 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: MEGA SQUIRT
Replies: 7
Views: 247

Re: MEGA SQUIRT

cheers, will do
by rash_1
Fri Sep 17, 2010 3:28 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: MEGA SQUIRT
Replies: 7
Views: 247

MEGA SQUIRT

HI, I KNOW IT MIGHT BE A SILLY QUESTION, BUT WHAT IS MEGA SQUIRT AND WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES AND HOW DOES IT WORK.

MANY THANKS
by rash_1
Thu Sep 09, 2010 4:17 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: electric rear windows
Replies: 0
Views: 60

electric rear windows

hi, i was wondering if there is a way of converting the rear window on a Baur convertible to go down electrically.

many thanks
by rash_1
Mon Aug 23, 2010 9:44 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: air con
Replies: 2
Views: 89

air con

hi, i recently had my air con regassed, and it works but not as cold as is should be is there anything else i can do, ie: filters, to make it colder. if i'm stuck in traffic it is not very cold but when i'm driving on a good run it seems to get much colder. any help will be greatly appreciated many ...
by rash_1
Mon Aug 23, 2010 6:05 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 2.7 conversion
Replies: 4
Views: 253

Re: 2.7 conversion

hi james,

i'm going to use the 325 head, injectors, and throttle body and just the 525e block i've ordered new big ends and main bearings as they were pretty worn on the 525e, also new oil pump.

thanks

rash
by rash_1
Mon Aug 23, 2010 12:50 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 2.7 conversion
Replies: 4
Views: 253

2.7 conversion

hi,

i'm currently in the process of doing a 2.7 conversion on my 325 and wanted to know what sort of power gains can be expected. i currently have a six branch full powerflow exhaust system and a chip from atech.

many thanks
by rash_1
Tue Jul 27, 2010 1:25 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: VERNIER ADJUSTABLE CAM PULLEY
Replies: 2
Views: 101

VERNIER ADJUSTABLE CAM PULLEY

HI, I JUST WANTED TO KNOW THE ADVANTAGES OF FITTING A VERNIER PULLEY AND IS IT WORTH PURCHASING.

MANY THANKS
by rash_1
Tue Jul 06, 2010 9:35 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Baur convertible electric back windows
Replies: 1
Views: 70

Baur convertible electric back windows

i wanted to find out if it is possible to convert the rear windows on a Baur convertible to electric and what bits i may need to complete the job.

many thanks
by rash_1
Fri Jul 02, 2010 4:18 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: short shifter
Replies: 7
Views: 300

Re: short shifter

its a 325 sport, whats the advantage and any idea of approximate costs
by rash_1
Fri Jul 02, 2010 3:15 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: short shifter
Replies: 7
Views: 300

short shifter

is there any advantage in fitting a short shifter if so is it worth doing.

many thanks
by rash_1
Fri Jul 02, 2010 10:33 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: outside temperature sensor
Replies: 7
Views: 506

Re: outside temperature sensor

hi i tried the sensor but still the same. will i need to take out the obc to check the circuit?
by rash_1
Thu Jul 01, 2010 4:42 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: outside temperature sensor
Replies: 7
Views: 506

outside temperature sensor

hi my temperature centre keeps saying -30 degrees, everything else works, ie fuel range and mpg etc, do i have to change the entire obc or does it have a sensor.

many thanks
by rash_1
Thu Jun 24, 2010 10:27 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Polish and porting 325 head
Replies: 1
Views: 82

Polish and porting 325 head

Just wanted to find out if i get the head polished and ported will it make much difference to the performance? i currently have a 6 branch stainless steel manifold full stainless steel exhaust system, and it is also chipped. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

thanks
by rash_1
Fri Jun 18, 2010 7:10 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: LSD OR AUTO GEARBOX
Replies: 1
Views: 79

LSD OR AUTO GEARBOX

I RECENTLY HAD A LSD FITTED TO MY 325, ABOUT A MONTH AGO. BUT YESTERDAY I,VE STARTED TO HAVE PROBLEMS WHEN I'M PULLING OFF. IT SOMETIMES JUDDERS FOM THE BACK AND SEEMES TO BE SLIPPING. ALSO IN FULL FLOW WHEN I KICK DOWN IT JUST REVS. IF I PRESS VERY GENLY ON THE ACCELERATOR IT SEEMS TO WORK OK BUT S...