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by Smithy89
Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:19 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: High comp, low comp? 2.5
Replies: 3
Views: 155

High comp, low comp? 2.5

What is better in your opinion and how can you tell the difference? As I'm looking for an engine at the moment, does the high comp have 2.5 2.7 stamped on the head?
by Smithy89
Fri Feb 22, 2013 11:34 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: toyo t1r tyres
Replies: 33
Views: 1118

Re: toyo t1r tyres

Where are you getting 16" toyos for £50?? I'm paying £88 at my local garage I must be getting ripped off!
by Smithy89
Fri Feb 22, 2013 11:30 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: What mileages are E30's good for?
Replies: 15
Views: 819

Re: What mileages are E30's good for?

What's the tin worm?
by Smithy89
Mon Feb 11, 2013 8:25 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Polished inlet/intake
Replies: 11
Views: 489

Re: Polished inlet/intake

When it arrives ill send you some pics, I was quoted £145 to have it polished to a mirror finish or £175 to have it plated. Which I don't think is too bad
by Smithy89
Mon Feb 11, 2013 8:22 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Performance parts
Replies: 3
Views: 209

Performance parts

Hi, I'm in the middle of renewing almost everything in my 325 and now thinking of uprating a couple of bits, where would you recommend I get stage 1 or 2 clutch, lightened flywheel and other performance parts from? The best websites, not eBay although its ok for some bits but most of the stuff on th...
by Smithy89
Mon Feb 11, 2013 8:15 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Polished inlet/intake
Replies: 11
Views: 489

Re: Polished inlet/intake

I've sent my inlet off to be chrome plated at ashford chroming in Kent, hope they do a good job! I'm polishing the TB AFM and thermostat housing myself, dremmel, fine sandpaper and a lot of autosol does the job! takes a lot of time but well worth it when it's done
by Smithy89
Mon Jan 21, 2013 12:00 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: What induction kit/air filter do you use?
Replies: 23
Views: 906

Re: What induction kit/air filter do you use?

Point taken! Stock box and panel filter it is..Cheers saved me some coins :D
by Smithy89
Sun Jan 20, 2013 8:48 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Borbet a's
Replies: 5
Views: 278

Re: Borbet a's

I have that set up on mine, for the front you will need at least 5mm spacer to keep it away from your brake calliper. And if you want to go low then it would be best to roll your arches as I haven't done mine and it done some damage to the arch When i lowered it, its on coilovers so had to raise it ...
by Smithy89
Sun Jan 20, 2013 3:04 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Klutch SL1 alloys
Replies: 3
Views: 232

Re: Klutch SL1 alloys

I have borbet A's 9j all round on mine at the moment but they are just not doing it for me They look ok but not as good as bbs style rims. So I'm on a mission to get a set of these klutch rims or bbs rs if I can find any in my price range!
by Smithy89
Sun Jan 20, 2013 3:01 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Klutch SL1 alloys
Replies: 3
Views: 232

Klutch SL1 alloys

Anyone have these on their e30? Search them in google I think they are amazing and I want a set, just struggling to find anywhere in uk that sells them..what you think of them?
by Smithy89
Sun Jan 20, 2013 2:24 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: What induction kit/air filter do you use?
Replies: 23
Views: 906

What induction kit/air filter do you use?

Would the pipercross viper induction kit be a big waste of money? If so what is the best to use in your opinion..
by Smithy89
Sun Jan 13, 2013 7:34 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: Fuel injector part number
Replies: 1
Views: 141

Fuel injector part number

Hi, could some one tell me the correct part number for a 2.5 fuel injector as I have blue and green ones with different part numbers? They will be getting sent off to injector tune to be cleaned. Has anyone done this and was it worth it? Thanks..
by Smithy89
Wed Apr 25, 2012 3:34 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Favourite alloys?
Replies: 93
Views: 3570

Re: Favourite alloys?

16'' 9j borbet A's
by Smithy89
Tue Apr 24, 2012 11:59 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Favourite alloys?
Replies: 93
Views: 3570

Favourite alloys?

What are your favourite alloys on an e30?
by Smithy89
Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:57 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Poor mpg..
Replies: 13
Views: 303

Re: Poor mpg..

I've still got a lot to learn with the engine side of things yet but I'm getting there
by Smithy89
Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:56 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Poor mpg..
Replies: 13
Views: 303

Re: Poor mpg..

I got myself a year ago and old convertible which needed a lot of attention, head gasket went not long after I got it so got this engine off a friend, replaced existing suspension with a decent set of coilovers, and had it re sprayed alpina blue as it was a bit of a rust bucket. Fair to say I rescue...
by Smithy89
Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:51 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Poor mpg..
Replies: 13
Views: 303

Re: Poor mpg..

I'm new to here and to e30's as you can probally tell.. :D
by Smithy89
Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:38 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Poor mpg..
Replies: 13
Views: 303

Re: Poor mpg..

Yes I mean sport. I'll see how I get on after I have changed and refurbished the parts, cheers!
by Smithy89
Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:24 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Poor mpg..
Replies: 13
Views: 303

Re: Poor mpg..

Fuel lines and injectors are getting done this week, have tested the temp sensor hot and cold seems to be fine. Hopefully after all this I will be getting more than 60 miles from £20! What should I be looking for from a 2.5s?
by Smithy89
Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:22 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Poor mpg..
Replies: 13
Views: 303

Re: Poor mpg..

Ok will change that soon as then, how about the fuel pump-in tank type, not been changed. Sufficient enough?
by Smithy89
Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:12 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Poor mpg..
Replies: 13
Views: 303

Poor mpg..

When my engine was changed from a 2l to a 2.5s a couple of bits from the old engine we're used, as it didnt come with these parts-the inlet manifold, idle control valve and throttle body. It seems to run fine just very juicy would this be why?
by Smithy89
Sun Apr 22, 2012 10:34 am
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: looking or offset Flush look advise
Replies: 5
Views: 343

Re: looking or offset Flush look advise

This might help, On mine I've got 16'' 9j Borbet A's et15 all round with stretch 215/40 tyres on it I had to use 5mm spacer on front otherwise would hit the caliper
by Smithy89
Sat Apr 21, 2012 5:13 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: A decent service..
Replies: 1
Views: 141

A decent service..

i want to give my m20 25 a good service, oil change already done when engine was replaced, new engine had done about 110,000 miles and not sure of its history, what else is most important and should be done with a budget of around 500-600?
by Smithy89
Sat Apr 21, 2012 4:36 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: what spark plugs?
Replies: 1
Views: 166

what spark plugs?

lots of different makes out there, what works best for a 2.5 sport?
by Smithy89
Sun Apr 15, 2012 11:30 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: Is the 2ltr inlet manifold the same as the 2.5?
Replies: 3
Views: 283

Is the 2ltr inlet manifold the same as the 2.5?

Hi, Is the 2ltr inlet manifold the same as the 2.5? Cheers
by Smithy89
Wed Apr 11, 2012 10:46 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30's chronic rear camber..
Replies: 4
Views: 304

E30's chronic rear camber..

My e30 is slammed with borbet A's 16" 9j with coilovers sits perfectly but the camber it has now got is shredding the tyers in no time, might look the part but at a high cost!! Do not want to raise the car atall, have looked at camber adjusters on eBay but only find front ones anyone with any other ...
by Smithy89
Wed Mar 07, 2012 12:16 am
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: Air flow meter 325 sport
Replies: 4
Views: 216

Re: Air flow meter 325 sport

Ok thanks, what mpg should I be roughly getting from the engine?
by Smithy89
Tue Mar 06, 2012 12:15 am
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: Air flow meter 325 sport
Replies: 4
Views: 216

Air flow meter 325 sport

Recently put 325 high comp engine into my e30 only had airflow meter and idle control valve from the standard 325. Are they any different? Getting very poor mileage from it at the moment. Any advise would be great. Cheers
by Smithy89
Sat Feb 25, 2012 5:30 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Overheating problem
Replies: 2
Views: 104

Overheating problem

On My 325 the temperature needle most the time sits just over half way, and sometimes up to the 3/4 mark..the stat has recently been changed any ideas what else it could be?
by Smithy89
Sun Feb 19, 2012 3:38 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Mpg on a m20 325 high comp engine?
Replies: 3
Views: 135

Re: Mpg on a m20 325 high comp engine?

I thought there was something wrong, I will check that sensor thanks for the link. does get up to temp on the gauge but occasionally goes slightly over. It does smell like its running very rich! I dont know a great deal on engines yet so any advice would be helpfull. There is no oiler cooler fitted ...
by Smithy89
Sun Feb 19, 2012 3:09 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Mpg on a m20 325 high comp engine?
Replies: 3
Views: 135

Mpg on a m20 325 high comp engine?

I am getting about 55 miles out of £20 from the 325 sport engine i have just put in my e30. does this seem about right? Very juicy!!
by Smithy89
Sun Feb 19, 2012 3:05 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: People's views on induction kit on m20 325?
Replies: 7
Views: 298

People's views on induction kit on m20 325?

Worth replacing standard air box and what for?