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by bigmace2004
Mon Apr 30, 2012 10:05 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Centre caps stolen Sat night Redruth Cornwall
Replies: 5
Views: 321

Centre caps stolen Sat night Redruth Cornwall

To any one in Redruth, Cornwall with an E30, some scum bag -waste of space parasite - lifted my caps on Saturday night near Wesley Street. Heads up! Caps off!
by bigmace2004
Sat Mar 24, 2012 8:31 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: dash on teh bay
Replies: 12
Views: 550

Re: dash on teh bay

Ideal I have just moved to redruth as well, think i may have a bid, Thanks
by bigmace2004
Wed Feb 15, 2012 10:54 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Help trying to find my old e30 318is
Replies: 47
Views: 2211

My is may be for sale if a house purchase go through althow i would want a fair amount for it as I recently installed LPG and the car is in good order.

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... highlight=
by bigmace2004
Sun Feb 12, 2012 4:11 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My 1990 BMW 318i Touring
Replies: 30
Views: 1360

Re: My 1990 BMW 318i Touring

Yes thats right, IS is good thanks, racking up the miles, recently had LPG installed which is excelent. Are you still in St Ives, Im moving to Redruth soon. Take it your going to hang on to the touring.
by bigmace2004
Fri Feb 10, 2012 11:41 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My 1990 BMW 318i Touring
Replies: 30
Views: 1360

Re: My 1990 BMW 318i Touring

Dans old car, good buy he's put a lot of love into that one. Check the scuttle/tail gate.
by bigmace2004
Thu Jan 05, 2012 12:49 am
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: M42 running on LPG, Photos added
Replies: 28
Views: 1771

Re:

Ok so reading the posts i feel that the car is slighlty less responsive than before, i have now rembered that i put the orginal chip back and i feel this is the reason for this. I am enjoying the LPG cost savings and I am getting exaclty 400 miles to £45 worth of lpg vs 280 miles to £60+ of petrol. ...
by bigmace2004
Mon Dec 26, 2011 3:32 pm
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: M42 running on LPG, Photos added
Replies: 28
Views: 1771

Re:

Hi, I did not install the kit myself but when I get the car up on the ramp I will try to further document/photo where the pipes lie etc. As for loss of power it is not noticeable but due to LPG being of a lesser octane and having more weight in the car, it did initially feel a fraction slower.
by bigmace2004
Mon Nov 14, 2011 10:10 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: e30 318is update
Replies: 28
Views: 2123

Ok, so it been a while since i posted any pics so some new pics to follow. Other additions to the car now include, front fogs, new sunroof and seal, new center consol and swithches, Thanks Dan. Also a big thanks to Mat for helping with the cop conversion and tuning the car while converting to LPG. F...
by bigmace2004
Mon Nov 14, 2011 7:33 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Understanding the E30 shell - Rust
Replies: 60
Views: 2817

rusty passenger side scuttle

Image
by bigmace2004
Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:55 am
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: M42 running on LPG, Photos added
Replies: 28
Views: 1771

Some pictures of the install. Filler behind number plate http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/3152/img0663eln.jpg http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/2968/img0664zd.jpg 82 Litre tank http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/8194/img0665i.jpg Rear of filler http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/9595/img0666z.jpg E...
by bigmace2004
Tue Oct 18, 2011 7:17 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 1991 E30 318is - Subtle modification ideas?
Replies: 21
Views: 661

Re: 1991 E30 318is - Subtle modification ideas?

i have an evolve chip for a 318is for sale £50 posted
by bigmace2004
Mon Oct 17, 2011 8:21 pm
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: M42 running on LPG, Photos added
Replies: 28
Views: 1771

Well I picked up the car tonight and it is running very well on LPG almost unoticable apart from a reduction in power. So happy it is running smooth now. When i get my new camera I will upload some pictures of the install.
by bigmace2004
Mon Oct 10, 2011 9:16 pm
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: M42 running on LPG, Photos added
Replies: 28
Views: 1771

Re:

No lamber sensor fitted, I did ask about this but they say the system does not work like that.
by bigmace2004
Sun Oct 09, 2011 4:25 pm
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: M42 running on LPG, Photos added
Replies: 28
Views: 1771

Re:

How does your car run on LPG john and what system did you go for, single or multi point
by bigmace2004
Sun Oct 09, 2011 1:43 pm
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: M42 running on LPG, Photos added
Replies: 28
Views: 1771

Re:

CO put up as apparently M42 run well at around 3 and the lpg ecu emulates the petrol ecu,

Not sure on the hydrocarbons I believe LPG is inherently high in them. but I am open to differing views.
by bigmace2004
Sun Oct 09, 2011 12:29 pm
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: M42 running on LPG, Photos added
Replies: 28
Views: 1771

M42 running on LPG, Photos added

Just realised this is in the wrong section could a mod please move this to the technical help section thanks. Hi all recently had my 318is converted to run on LPG, its a BRC sequent system, done 600miles since install. Now between 2100 and 3100 RPM it is very hesitant/jumpy/lumpy/ when just cruising...
by bigmace2004
Mon Oct 03, 2011 7:01 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: Z3I
Replies: 35
Views: 15666

Re:

I agreed to purchase some wheels and tyres from Paul (z3I), even payed him, but I changed my mind for personal reasons which were totally unrelated to the wheels or seller. I asked if i could cancel the purchase and he did not hesitate to refund the £170 very promptly. What can i say very polite, ex...
by bigmace2004
Sun Aug 28, 2011 5:35 pm
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: M42 running LPG
Replies: 8
Views: 543

Quite interested in this kit http://autogas-lpg.co.uk/full-cunversio ... ludes.html its within my budget and with my limited knowledge looks OK,

Are these kits any good or cheap crap?
by bigmace2004
Sun Aug 21, 2011 6:06 pm
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: M42 running LPG
Replies: 8
Views: 543

by bigmace2004
Sat Aug 20, 2011 6:17 pm
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: M42 running LPG
Replies: 8
Views: 543

Re: M42 running LPG

That sounds like a good plan but i do not really know what i am looking for, i think i may find a supplier to supply all parts then fit it my self.

If any one knows of a good lpg info website that would be good.
by bigmace2004
Tue Aug 09, 2011 6:31 pm
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: M42 running LPG
Replies: 8
Views: 543

M42 running LPG

Hi all

Have decided to install a multi point LPG system into my 318is.

Need input on exactly what parts I will need?

The best/most cost effective shops to purchase from?

Any tips for install? i.e filler under number plate etc.

Thanks in advance
by bigmace2004
Sat Jul 30, 2011 2:43 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: my 24v 318is
Replies: 50
Views: 2937

Re: my 24v 318is

Car looks much better in the flesh these photos are not doing it justice monkey. May be cook will do a photo shoot sometime he seems a good photographer. This car is amazing, a real credit to its owner who does not cut corners and finishes jobs properly, it is like the engine was born in this car. L...
by bigmace2004
Sat Jun 18, 2011 11:12 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: Yummy E23
Replies: 34
Views: 1093

Re:

been seeing a lot of these 4* cars adds lately, are the cars advertised really as clean as in the pics or is their some special effects/ photo shopping going on,

seems like my car is never gonna look that good
by bigmace2004
Sat Jun 18, 2011 6:58 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 4 pot V 6 pot carpet?
Replies: 11
Views: 287

Re: 4 pot V 6 pot carpet?

Did the 318is come with a lesser carpet too, may change mine and dye at the same time so would be good to know.
by bigmace2004
Sat Jun 18, 2011 6:51 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: lambo doors on e30
Replies: 126
Views: 6053

Re: lambo doors on e30

that blue one on the bay makes me feel sick looking at it, look at the arches and gap you could not give that too me.
by bigmace2004
Fri Jun 17, 2011 2:59 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Removing deep scratch
Replies: 13
Views: 663

Re: Removing deep scratch

personally i would, use a detailing pen to remove most rust, then rust cure gel then fill in scratches with paints for U kit, let the paint set for an hour at least as its deep so will take longer then i would use 2000 grit 3g wet and dry paper, keep it wet only a single layer and flat an flat it ba...
by bigmace2004
Wed Jun 15, 2011 11:32 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325 tds
Replies: 56
Views: 1436

Re: 325 tds

thanks for the info brianmooore will be looking into LPG for the future as fuel is going up up up up
by bigmace2004
Wed Jun 15, 2011 2:01 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 325 tds
Replies: 56
Views: 1436

Re: 325 tds

have been reading you thread e301988325i and brianmoooores comments, i have a 318is, i am interested in adding LPG but my dad says it knackers cylinder heads, which is putting me off. He said a friend who used to do conversions packed it in as so many customers were coming back with problems to valv...
by bigmace2004
Mon Jun 13, 2011 7:51 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: sunroof seal UPDATED
Replies: 3
Views: 190

Re: trim price

UPDATED with new part request
by bigmace2004
Mon Jun 06, 2011 1:01 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: New EU directive on "Modified Cars"???
Replies: 48
Views: 1419

your rope-to hang, make a stand, peacfull noncompliance

check this out, your not scared are you

http://www.lawfulrebellion.org/

http://www.ukcolumn.org/

http://www.thebcgroup.org.uk/



if your paying attention you should be, forget that bullsh*t you learnt in school :eek:
by bigmace2004
Mon Jun 06, 2011 12:43 am
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: BMW E30 driver side wing
Replies: 4
Views: 253

Re: BMW Z3 short shift parts

New request 5/6/2011
by bigmace2004
Wed May 18, 2011 2:41 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: steering link mod
Replies: 5
Views: 293

Re: steering link mod

check group buy section danthe is your man.
by bigmace2004
Wed May 18, 2011 12:17 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30- Wheeler Dealer - Last night
Replies: 45
Views: 2220

You can find them all here (see below) for those that like the show as i do, for those that do not search for top gear, fifth gear etc. Its all available, one of my favorite websites as i do not do TV. http://www.streetfire.net/videos/search.aspx?t=wheeler%20dealers%20bmw The M3 deals on wheels one ...