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by bmwnut88
Fri Jun 03, 2011 12:01 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Oil change, filter and capacity?
Replies: 3
Views: 229

Re: Oil change, filter and capacity?

got genuine bmw filter for a tenner off ebay. thanks for the capacity.
by bmwnut88
Sun May 29, 2011 10:13 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Oil change, filter and capacity?
Replies: 3
Views: 229

Oil change, filter and capacity?

First time i've been on here in a while... sad to see all the stolen e30/parts stickys at the top of the forum.... anyway as per title really can't seem to find a definitive answer anywhere. servicing the m42 today. guessing im using part synthetic 10-40 castrol oil (already have 4 litres anyway) ju...
by bmwnut88
Thu Dec 02, 2010 7:07 pm
Forum: M30 Engines
Topic: Another M30 b35 build...
Replies: 5
Views: 369

Re: Another M30 b35 build...

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n576/alex_bennett1/e30%20touring%20build/SDC10915.jpg just before she goes away. http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n576/alex_bennett1/e30%20touring%20build/SDC10919.jpg stripped... http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n576/alex_bennett1/e30%20touring%20build/SDC...
by bmwnut88
Thu Dec 02, 2010 6:36 pm
Forum: M30 Engines
Topic: Another M30 b35 build...
Replies: 5
Views: 369

Re: Another M30 b35 build...

As it happens ive just bought a 528 e28 but im using that as a drift bus with a few of my mates, but thats a whole different kettle of fish, anyway i managed to get my shell inside just before the snow started falling, little bit of soundproofing to take off the shell, going perspex with my glass so...
by bmwnut88
Wed Dec 01, 2010 10:56 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: A (rather obvious) word of warning
Replies: 123
Views: 6792

Re: A (rather obvious) word of warning



case closed. :cool:
by bmwnut88
Thu Nov 25, 2010 8:53 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: ANY E30 SPECIALISTS IN THE MANCHESTER AREA ?
Replies: 3
Views: 200

Re: ANY E30 SPECIALISTS IN THE MANCHESTER AREA ?

Theres one down my way in booth town, Halifax, had about 4 (e30's) outside last time i visited, however as e30ata said if you know of a decent body shop near you that doesnt charge the earth go with them!
by bmwnut88
Tue Nov 23, 2010 11:23 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: M3 wings....
Replies: 2
Views: 202

Re: M3 wings....

They were pal, started at about £150 each then they were on at £100 each, they are pretty solid not perfect by any means but with a fettle should come up good. The chap was selling a few bits some fibreglass rears...

al.
by bmwnut88
Tue Nov 23, 2010 11:16 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: M3 wings....
Replies: 2
Views: 202

M3 wings....

Quick question, just aquired some genuine (second hand) M3 wings in pretty good nick... will they bolt onto my touring? Also any views on how to do rears? i.e. fibreglass or fettle some metal? ive got quite a few mates in the bodyshop business..... inspirartion mainly drawn from the blue touring hal...
by bmwnut88
Mon Nov 22, 2010 8:51 pm
Forum: M30 Engines
Topic: Another M30 b35 build...
Replies: 5
Views: 369

Another M30 b35 build...

Right first things first hi, i have been a member for a while now but only come on previously to read threads and occasionally trawl through the for sale section. Anyway i am currently in the process of rebuilding my touring. I'm rebuilding it with mainly track use/going down the strip in mind. But ...
by bmwnut88
Wed Apr 14, 2010 9:12 pm
Forum: M30 Engines
Topic: M30 exhaust mani options?
Replies: 4
Views: 404

M30 exhaust mani options?

currently in the process of dropping a 3.5 lump in my touring just wondering what people are using manifold wise, fancy gettin a six branch off the shelf but will it clear rack etc.? thanks al.
by bmwnut88
Sun Jan 31, 2010 8:57 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: E32 Transmission issues.....
Replies: 2
Views: 106

Re: E32 Transmission issues.....

thanks pal will shoot over there :)
by bmwnut88
Sun Jan 31, 2010 5:16 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: E32 Transmission issues.....
Replies: 2
Views: 106

E32 Transmission issues.....

my 88 735i auto box is playing up, she still shifts from d to r however in d she only stays in 3rd, even when selecting 123 she just wont budge out of third. anyone experienced similar before in either e34 or e32? i do have a replacement gearbox ecu, are these located on the passenger side? thanks i...
by bmwnut88
Sat Jan 16, 2010 10:05 pm
Forum: M30 Engines
Topic: just bought an m30 with a 535 attached.......
Replies: 12
Views: 818

Re: just bought an m30 with a 535 attached.......

thanks for the pointers im sure i'll be on here throughout the build.... ive had my touring nearly two years now been stood for 6 months waiting to have some money spent on it. the m20 will be going on here along with the box. just need to find an lsd, as for the engine mounts you will have pm soon ...
by bmwnut88
Sat Jan 16, 2010 3:06 pm
Forum: M30 Engines
Topic: just bought an m30 with a 535 attached.......
Replies: 12
Views: 818

just bought an m30 with a 535 attached.......

right this is my first conversion, i'd tackle it myself but i have neither the time or space however i am very pally with my local garage and im going to 'help' as and when to keep costs down. so the plan is engine out of 325 touring, drop 3.5 in :evil: ive re read the build threads a few times. fro...
by bmwnut88
Mon Dec 21, 2009 7:28 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 316i proformance
Replies: 4
Views: 211

Re: E30 316i proformance

stick a 2.5 (m20) in 170bhp standard, chip it and your a bit closer and it'll cost less than £500, just upgrade brakes and suspension accordingly winkeye
by bmwnut88
Mon Dec 21, 2009 7:26 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 316i proformance
Replies: 4
Views: 211

Re: E30 316i proformance

:eek:
by bmwnut88
Sat Dec 19, 2009 10:29 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: E32 B35 Auto gearbox ecu!!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 97

E32 B35 Auto gearbox ecu!!!!

not sure if this is the right section but its not e30 related so.... anyway as per title really, im having gearbox trouble with my e32 and my local specialist has put it down to the gearbox ecu. just wondering if anybody has one or if not where am i likely to get one? every seller on ebay never both...