E30 Zone

Hi all, looking for a 3.15 Z3 LSD for my M50 swapped car. (Pretty sure it's got an E36 box with 1:1 5th). Would consider anything around 3.1/3.2 ratio, it's got a 3.73 in at the moment and it was rubbish on track, and even worse on the motorway. Located in Midlands or Essex, so anything midlands/sou...

Hi all, got a problem with my M50 I can't work out - need some recommendations. Car was running fine until yesterday evening, when I started the car to some running trouble. I noticed that the car had no power under any sort of load. It revs freely with the clutch depressed, but won't accelerate the...

That's surely the problem right there. If you mount it on the wonk, the gearbox mounts and shifter are going to be offset too?

Sad times. Your car has been an inspiration to get my ass in gear! Tourings FTW!

Did this today. I tried both ways - not being so happy with the angle grinder first, but ended up following the method above. You just can't seem to push the cups out enough in the vice.

Definitely worthy of the Wiki.

A-1!

Much appreciated!

Can't seem to find an answer to this - the wiki is a little vague about the process. http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/index.php/Corsa_Steering_Linkage I can't find any guides or information on how to split a steering UJ. What's the process of removing the cups for the UJ, without destroying it? It...

I've got GAZ coilovers on my Touring, and the rear right spring rubs on the metal cover in the photo below: http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo57/rjcaptsbmws/318ic%20Progress/100_1399.jpg The two small lines are OK - I can "massage" the cover to give enough room without crushing them. But the 14mm...

Thanks! Removed last night, the small plastic covers in the hooks just shattered though! Even with a pick just gently wiggling them out...

How the hell do you remove this piece of carpet?!! I've removed the 3 obvious plastic nuts, but it's still not feeling like it'll budge any time soon?!

Stronger driveshafts sound good. But I thought it was the CV's that are the weak point on the BMW shafts?

I have a small bet on with a friend on how long it'll take to destroy one once my car is on the road!

Bloody hell, that brick structure supporting your car looks a bit sketchy! You're still here to post the update though, haha!

Good work, sorry to see you've had to battle with the headlining! Hope it's all gone back together OK!

Whoever told you turbocharging your current engine will be cheap is almost as big of a fool as you are for not declaring an engine swap to your insurers.

Got to do this in my Touring too. Anyone know the current price of the battery tray?

Absolutely awesome! The comps with the spoiler lip etc give it a real Group A vibe!

The stud conversion is essential too. I'm sick of wheel bolts - after having a few JDM cars recently I forgot how much of a ballache they are!

Snug...
Clio brake booster isn't fitting though...

In my opinion, £500 without the wheels is about the limit for both parties! I certainly wouldn't pay any more for an MOT-less 316 Touring, but in your position I wouldn't want to sell for much less!

If you can get it, happy days!

You can't buy them - i'm reserving them for my JZE30 build!!

Rota BM8's/Rota Shakotan (I think they had to change the name).

Low offset though, so don't buy them unless you're prepared to get the arch roller out.

Does anyone know of a lighting configuration that would enable me to ditch the centre high beam lights on an E30? A bit like the Golf Mk1/Mk2 single lamp conversions? It would be useful to have the space for an air feed and intercooler piping. Like this, but without the single headlight grille: http...

That's made me worry watching that. Spent far too much on 4x100 coilovers not too long ago, but the brake upgrades are so much cheaper when you swap to 5 stud.

And the rim choices are so much better for 4x100!

I had to throw one of my strut legs away due to one of these stupid b4stards rusting itself in place. Good effort getting that off.

Due to the design, all PROPER e30 coilovers require them to be built on an original strut stub axle.

If you can find any "off the shelf" ones then they more than likely will be doing a trade-in type of thing, where you fit your coilovers, then send your original front struts to them!

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TA-Technix (hottuning) shocks and springs - 60/40. Best of the budgets.

Don't just stick some lowering springs with your original shocks, it'll make you sea sick, or break your spine.

Interesting that it's still on UK plates, even though it's in Ireland. I wonder how long the owner has had it...?

I'm bored. Driving it up until the end of November, then 2JZ or RB25 single turbo swap is going to happen. Not sure which one yet - i'll have to see what parts I get offered up.

Soon to be up for sale - high comp M20B25 with B20 shorter ratio gearbox, scorpion 3 piece system etc.

Quasar - yes that was me. I did see and hear your M52 cabby, it was very, very nice! The M20 turbo conversion would be great, but I've got a high comp M20, which would mean i'd be better off swapping it out all over again before turbocharging it. M50 non-vanos Turbo? Hmmm.... An M52 conversion would...

Thanks for the replies - a very even result! I think for the sake of getting a manifold and exhaust adapted; the associated costs i.e. clio servo, service parts etc. i'll just stick to my M20 and get it running tip-top! I've booked the car in on Saturday to get the centre silencer removed though - s...

A good set of BBS RM's will set you back about 7/800 quid (without tyres) for a 15x8j pair and a 15x9j set. They'd be looooovely!

Or how about a nice set of 15" OZ Turbos?

Re. the noise - this video is my old E36 328 with an aftermarket exhaust on it - I miss this soundtrack so much...

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I've been offered an M52B28 with gearbox, ancillaries, ECU, EWS, etc for a very good price. But i'm torn. I don't know whether to take the offer up and go for it, or to enjoy the M20B25 in its intended origin. Pros for the M52/Cons for the M20: - More power and torque - Noticeable as an engine swap ...

I got 8.5s under my arches with a roll, no flare. They are BMW Mini 15" steels with a 3in band on them, with 205/50 tyres on.

The Instagram link was only a nice video of my speedo failing. It's fully stopped working now. Steelies finally arrived - and they're on!! Note for any future BMW Mini steel banders - e30s need a 3mm spacer to clear the caliper. I had to go to Halfrauds and buy some badman Ripspeed spacers! Bit anno...

15x8j BBS RM012 is where you want to be :D Makes the offset et13, rather than the standard et24 of the mesh BBS. An 8j rim would be a 2" lip - enough to look "dishy" without losing the centre of the rim! Fit them with a 205/50 15, and you'll be away! Just to mention though - you're mental running me...

STILL not got my banded steels

Having some amusing issues with my speedo too:

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WTD - Z3 3.15 LSD or similar ratio

M50B25TU (single vanos) running problem

Re: M20 engine mounting angle.

Re: Sold the car....

Re: Splitting a steering UJ (Corsa linkage)

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Splitting a steering UJ (Corsa linkage)

14mm fuel breather hose relocation

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Touring boot carpet removal

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Single headlight conversion?

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Re: GAZ GHA Coilovers - advice needed

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To M52 or not to M52?

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