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by randomspeedfreak
Tue Aug 22, 2017 3:12 pm
Forum: Traders
Topic: WMS Brakes: 4 pot race / trackday brake upgrade kits
Replies: 116
Views: 34438

Re: WMS Brakes: 4 pot race / trackday brake upgrade kits

Has anyone heard from keri? Im trying to get some brakes before the ring mid september!

Cheers,
Matt
by randomspeedfreak
Tue Jun 06, 2017 9:39 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Rear end conversion
Replies: 3
Views: 576

Re: Rear end conversion

ok, i think ill leave it then

Cheers Gents
by randomspeedfreak
Mon May 22, 2017 8:48 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Rear end conversion
Replies: 3
Views: 576

Rear end conversion

Hi Gents, Finally sorting the rust on the rear end of my e30. Rear boot lock and passenger side 3/4 are fully holed so im replacing with genuine panels. Ive long since preferred the prefacelift rear lights and the look of the rear end. Ive been thinking i could replace the rear 3/4 panels and boot l...
by randomspeedfreak
Tue Apr 11, 2017 2:49 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: Fan Switch (side of rad)
Replies: 0
Views: 217

Fan Switch (side of rad)

Hi Gents,

Long time no speak. Ive been lurking!

Started up the e30 this spring, fan no longer kicks in. Tested it and works fine with a bridging wire.

So does anyone have the part number for the electric fan switch? The 3 pin one we all use.

Cheers,
Matt
by randomspeedfreak
Wed Dec 21, 2016 12:46 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Project Frankenstein. . { 320i auto to 335i manual }
Replies: 738
Views: 575919

Just read this all the way through, Nice thread and car mate. Im down in west London now so ill wave if i see you
by randomspeedfreak
Mon Jul 11, 2016 3:10 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Propshaft balancing
Replies: 4
Views: 338

http://www.propshaft-services.co.uk/

used these guys a few years back, very good
by randomspeedfreak
Mon Jul 04, 2016 11:52 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: Pacerpete
Replies: 144
Views: 10488

cant see why everyone has their nose in this blokes arse, ive been waiting on a coolant hose for 2 weeks now. Car is tax tested and insured waiting for £15 worth of hose to get out. no communication since payment sent any danger mate? Sorry, not been on here for ages. The hose was sent to the addre...
by randomspeedfreak
Thu Jun 16, 2016 11:35 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: Pacerpete
Replies: 144
Views: 10488

cant see why everyone has their nose in this blokes arse, ive been waiting on a coolant hose for 2 weeks now.

Car is tax tested and insured waiting for £15 worth of hose to get out.

no communication since payment sent

any danger mate?
by randomspeedfreak
Fri Feb 05, 2016 9:25 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: bracket for mounting rx7 calipers
Replies: 7
Views: 516

Im in the process of having sets of these made now,

Drop me a pm

Cheers,
Matt
by randomspeedfreak
Thu Dec 24, 2015 2:32 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Warning re Breaker
Replies: 43
Views: 4347

I got sent a pair of caliper from these jokers. they had tried to loosen a bleed nipple broke it off and sent it anyway... like i wouldnt notice. claimed it had snapped off in the post courier must have tried to loosed them off for me bless him would never stoop to racsim. They were fucking shitty w...
by randomspeedfreak
Sat Aug 01, 2015 2:32 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Big Ups to 318is Tesco Cardiff
Replies: 15
Views: 1001

was she fit?
by randomspeedfreak
Tue Jul 28, 2015 11:56 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Recomended sprayers
Replies: 5
Views: 363

Re: Recomended sprayers

Hi gents, Could i ask where you got your e30 sprayed if youd recomend them- looking to get my rust sorted. Anywhere in the south, ideally south west. Cheers, Matt One of the best I've ever met is halfway between Taunton and Minehead, but that may be too far SW. :D Not too far im in bristol, will tr...
by randomspeedfreak
Mon Jul 27, 2015 2:14 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Recomended sprayers
Replies: 5
Views: 363

Recomended sprayers

Hi gents,

Could i ask where you got your e30 sprayed if youd recomend them- looking to get my rust sorted. Anywhere in the south, ideally south west.

Cheers,
Matt
by randomspeedfreak
Mon Apr 13, 2015 6:41 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Increasing front end grip.
Replies: 14
Views: 850

Re: Increasing front end grip.

try unbolting front arb? do you know your spring rates ?
by randomspeedfreak
Thu Sep 11, 2014 3:05 am
Forum: S50 Engines
Topic: S50 Conversion requirements parts and where to buy?
Replies: 11
Views: 9758

Re: S50 Conversion requirements parts and where to buy?

Z2TT wrote: 1. I have decided to go S54 Gearbox,
what is the difference between s50 and s54 boxes?
by randomspeedfreak
Sat Dec 21, 2013 2:52 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: M52 diagnostics near Swindon/Cirencester
Replies: 6
Views: 295

be warned i had a bit of difficulty setting mine up. had to have a computer based mate install a partition on my computer to have xp on it in order to run the inpa software
by randomspeedfreak
Tue Oct 15, 2013 5:15 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Andy's 318iS / M52b30
Replies: 105
Views: 6738

Re:

DanThe wrote:Epic first start :D
Thats what i said mate. The engine build is a credit to you it was absolutely on the button

sorry to join the party late Andy, good thread

Car is nigh on ready for a test run tomorrow and an mot thursday

Im ready to have my face pulled off from the lb/ft!
by randomspeedfreak
Fri Sep 27, 2013 1:38 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: To M52 or not to M52?
Replies: 32
Views: 1974

4 valves per cylinder > 2 valves per cylinder
by randomspeedfreak
Fri Sep 06, 2013 11:19 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: Sump removal
Replies: 5
Views: 342

thanks for the reply mate, just the subframe clearance wasnt the issue it was clearance of the lip at the back of the sump that goes a little into the gearbox, when the oil pump was attached. I solved it though, if you lower the subframe then remove the bracket for the power steering pump you can ge...
by randomspeedfreak
Fri Sep 06, 2013 11:16 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: Sump removal
Replies: 5
Views: 342

thanks for the reply mate, just the subframe clearance wasnt the issue it was clearance of the lip at the back of the sump that goes a little into the gearbox, when the oil pump was attached. I solved it though, if you lower the subframe as you say then remove the bracket for the power steering pump...
by randomspeedfreak
Wed Aug 28, 2013 6:19 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: M52B28 swap parts list - Anything missing?
Replies: 4
Views: 1269

looks a clean swap there mate,

M52 rail is neater than m50 but i think both work

the servo of choice is now the clio MK3 one, i dont know about the golf item
by randomspeedfreak
Tue Aug 27, 2013 11:21 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: M52 steel water pipe
Replies: 5
Views: 273

Re: M52 steel water pipe

SlammedTouring wrote:Do I just pull the pipe out to remove it?
yes
by randomspeedfreak
Tue Aug 06, 2013 4:24 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: Sump removal
Replies: 5
Views: 342

Sump removal

Alright lads, I need to remove the sump from Andy's car. He has the lightened flywheel so i can access the rearmost sump bolts. However, when I have tried before it is impossible to get the sump on or off with the gearbox still on - to take the sump off i have to take the gearbox off - gearbox off m...
by randomspeedfreak
Sun Jul 28, 2013 10:41 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: E39 sump
Replies: 2
Views: 247

okay cheers mate - one came up cheap thought i might be able to sell it on

cheers
by randomspeedfreak
Thu Jul 25, 2013 9:51 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: E39 sump
Replies: 2
Views: 247

E39 sump

Does the e39 sump fit when dropping M5X into the E30?

Cheers,
Matt
by randomspeedfreak
Sat Jul 13, 2013 12:37 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: exhaust options...
Replies: 8
Views: 523

I had a custom one made dont regret it havent had any issues at all
by randomspeedfreak
Tue Jun 11, 2013 11:58 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: BC coilovers
Replies: 9
Views: 470

cheers for the help lads

seems everyone rates them then. ill get my wallet!

what spring rates are people on?

sorry for the boring questions but id like a starting point for the calculations!

cheers,
Matt
by randomspeedfreak
Mon Jun 10, 2013 5:46 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: BC coilovers
Replies: 9
Views: 470

SHAKEELE30 wrote:i would go with bc's, ive had gaz, and i just stopped driving the car after awhile... :?
ok, have you tried the bc kit? what was wrong with the gaz kit?

cheers,
Matt
by randomspeedfreak
Mon Jun 10, 2013 1:21 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: BC coilovers
Replies: 9
Views: 470

im trying to decide on which coilovers to get its a very difficult thing to do!

at the moment its gaz versus BC

cheers for the input lads
by randomspeedfreak
Sat Jun 08, 2013 10:00 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: BC coilovers
Replies: 9
Views: 470

BC coilovers

Has anyone fitted BC coilovers? what do you think?

cheers
by randomspeedfreak
Sat May 25, 2013 12:15 am
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: E36 M3 V E30 S50 Build
Replies: 20
Views: 1386

Re:

pacerpete wrote:
Demlotcrew wrote:Once Pete has spent thousands sorting the issues over said car, it will be a nice toy to own, nice and solid shell!
Hardly thousands ! :eek: Wheel bearings, handbrake shoes, diff freshen up and LOTS of time should see it in rude health :)
any pics? is it in for sale section?
by randomspeedfreak
Wed May 15, 2013 1:09 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Harjuns E30 M52 drifting at Snetterton
Replies: 17
Views: 1280

this has just made me want to finish mine so bad im going to the garage now!
by randomspeedfreak
Sun May 12, 2013 11:57 am
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: possible delay in acceleration?? ideas please
Replies: 18
Views: 754

can you get a video up mate? might give people a better idea of what is going on
by randomspeedfreak
Wed May 08, 2013 4:20 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: e30 track rod ends
Replies: 3
Views: 246

32111126757

is the part number according to real oem

i dont have a chassis number to hand

price each please

also for
32111125186
and
32111125187

please

cheers,
Matt
by randomspeedfreak
Thu May 02, 2013 7:06 pm
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: e30 track rod ends
Replies: 3
Views: 246

e30 track rod ends

hi pair of track rod ends (outside ones) price please

also could i have a price for the inners aswell please

cheers,
Matt