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by McGoo
Tue Jun 24, 2014 7:33 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: e30 obd tool
Replies: 15
Views: 566

e30 obd tool

where can i get an obd tool for my e30 to read any fault codes and such?

thanks
by McGoo
Tue Jun 24, 2014 7:22 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Rack mod info
Replies: 10
Views: 527

Re: Rack mod info

which is the best e46 rack to get? m3? or are they all the same?
by McGoo
Wed May 01, 2013 4:47 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: So it begins ! Rust Never Sleeps! Drift/Track
Replies: 51
Views: 2883

Re: So it begins ! Rust repair

when im messing with sheet metal i got hold of a girder and use it as an anvil. works well with a hammer and abit of heat. good progress so far
by McGoo
Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:12 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: M42 Rebuild
Replies: 35
Views: 1785

Re:

very clean engine, looks nice. shame you didnt keep track of the full rebuild on here..

ill be rebuilding my 42' soon aswell
by McGoo
Wed Oct 17, 2012 5:49 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Meatballs 1988 Tech 2 Sport
Replies: 423
Views: 24569

Re: Time to get my kit off!

This was just a fibreglass body when he got it, took him 2 years and 6 grand to build, sold it for 15 grand 6 months ago :eek: http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa342/Meatballs82/7834_1211846343715_6455568_n_zpsbd59ca68.jpg http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa342/Meatballs82/335746_101511733650...
by McGoo
Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:28 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: My E30 M3 S85 V10 Swap
Replies: 409
Views: 140616

Re:

this is nothing short of amazing!

you may have to fill the boot with concrete though to ballence it out haha

carnt wait to see it go!
by McGoo
Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:18 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: burt out touring its not a rat,, its just not finish
Replies: 67
Views: 4679

Re: 4.0v8 touring begins.. its not a rat,, its just not fini

Hmmmm cool but i couldnt do it to an e30 tho . My spidey senses are telling me your going to get alot of dissapointed faces and comments here fella So prep yourself lol ;) This isn't getting half the bumming I expected. My thoughts exactly :/ why should it have to get "bummed" just because someone ...
by McGoo
Mon Sep 10, 2012 11:34 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: E30 Drift build
Replies: 74
Views: 6632

Re: E30 Drift build

should be a epic drifter! i was going to go for those wheels to but in the end i got rota grid v's

post a pic up of your soarer, i love a good soarer
by McGoo
Thu Aug 02, 2012 12:36 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Racing Dynamics Exhaust Manifolds - Group Buy?
Replies: 36
Views: 2350

Re:

do they do them for a m42 engine?
by McGoo
Sat Jun 02, 2012 3:12 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: E30 baur on rota wheels.
Replies: 87
Views: 6872

Re: Project credit crunch

unlucky about your sump dude, mines silly low at the moment luckily for me im not driving atm so ive not had chance to smash it haha

hopefully ill have a sump guard sorted before i get insured lol
by McGoo
Sat Jun 02, 2012 3:11 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: E30 baur on rota wheels.
Replies: 87
Views: 6872

Re: Project credit crunch

Jos wrote:Do you change the wheels for MOT? Over here that would be insta-fail...
as long as the tread on the tyres is inside the arch all is good :cool:
by McGoo
Mon May 28, 2012 1:09 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: E30 baur on rota wheels.
Replies: 87
Views: 6872

Re: Project credit crunch

loving this dude, i spoke to you on tramp drift as i also have a e30 on rota grid v's have you only spaced the fronts 20mm or did you go 20mm all round as my rotas wouldnt fit on the front as they caliper touches, ive gone 15mm on the front and 25mm on the back. going to keep my eye on this one :cool:
by McGoo
Tue Apr 24, 2012 3:40 am
Forum: Group Buys and Discounts
Topic: 312mm Brembo Brake Adapters
Replies: 68
Views: 28841

Re:

will these go under 15's?
by McGoo
Mon Jun 06, 2011 8:52 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Euro style E30, M-Tech II, Ac Schnitzer, DTM Fiberwerkz
Replies: 696
Views: 149038

Re:

loving the car mate, where did you get the carbon number plate surround from?
by McGoo
Thu Jun 02, 2011 4:56 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Primer/Aviator Grey e30's
Replies: 18
Views: 808

Re: Primer/Aviator Grey e30's

oi less of the racial northern southern talk i wanna see some grey e30's lol :mad:
by McGoo
Thu Jun 02, 2011 4:55 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Primer/Aviator Grey e30's
Replies: 18
Views: 808

Re: Primer/Aviator Grey e30's

Morat wrote:i think aviator grey could look pretty cool on an E30. Better than matt black, anyway :)
i agree, with what i have in mind itll be epic 8)
by McGoo
Tue May 31, 2011 7:43 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: What coilovers for my e30?
Replies: 3
Views: 187

Re: What coilovers for my e30?

what do you mean welded onto the strut?
by McGoo
Tue May 31, 2011 6:55 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: What coilovers for my e30?
Replies: 3
Views: 187

What coilovers for my e30?

Hey guys i bought my first e30 on saturday and i love it although the suspension makes it drive like a boat.. What true coilover options do i have? I only want to spend around the 500/600 mark as its only for street use but i want maximam adjustability for height and rebound.. Now ive noticed rpm do...
by McGoo
Thu May 26, 2011 2:52 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Primer/Aviator Grey e30's
Replies: 18
Views: 808

Re: Primer/Aviator Grey e30's

im not realy botherd its a 650quid car, and i like aviator grey i think it will suit e30's with black highlights..

im not a buffty concourse type i just like designing my own car

so whos good on photoshop?
by McGoo
Thu May 26, 2011 2:04 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My 1st e30
Replies: 11
Views: 782

Re: My 1st e30

nice and clean i like it
by McGoo
Fri May 20, 2011 1:49 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Primer/Aviator Grey e30's
Replies: 18
Views: 808

Primer/Aviator Grey e30's

how many people have resprayed there e30 in audi aviator grey or any similar colours. i should be picking up my 318is soon and im just getting ideas

matty
by McGoo
Mon Apr 18, 2011 4:02 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: What E36 M3 parts can be used on a E30? what do i need?
Replies: 7
Views: 472

Re: What E36 M3 parts can be used on a E30? what do i need?

cheers motorhole, my plan is to do all the e36 mods the same time i get my coilovers, im going to go for hsd coilovers as pound for pound there the best, will i still use the hsd camber plates or will i have to use the standerd e30 ones? ive also been told that the rear turrets might need strengthan...
by McGoo
Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:35 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: What E36 M3 parts can be used on a E30? what do i need?
Replies: 7
Views: 472

What E36 M3 parts can be used on a E30? what do i need?

Hi guys ive seen alot of talk about using E36 M3 parts on e30s to improve turning circles etc Im going to be buying a e30 very soon and i want to swap the older dated parts as soon as possible as ill be buying HSD coilovers for it What e36 bits can i use? Power steering rack, hubs, coilovers, wishbo...
by McGoo
Fri Apr 08, 2011 7:53 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Bringing a e30 into the 21st century, supercharge/e36
Replies: 18
Views: 785

Re: Bringing a e30 into the 21st century, supercharge/e36

or i could even use a supercharger with a electronic cluch? maybe a mercades eaton???
by McGoo
Fri Apr 08, 2011 7:52 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Bringing a e30 into the 21st century, supercharge/e36
Replies: 18
Views: 785

Re: Bringing a e30 into the 21st century, supercharge/e36

all fair points raised, the reason i wanted a s/c is because its something i havnt had before, i could go down the turbo route but i like trying something new :) how do the 1.8is respond to turbos? any links to any guides, im handy at rebuilding stuff if i have the tecnical info to go with it buildi...
by McGoo
Wed Apr 06, 2011 5:45 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Bringing a e30 into the 21st century, supercharge/e36
Replies: 18
Views: 785

Re: Bringing a e30 into the 21st century, supercharge/e36

cheers guys, my e46 came with a 2.3 m52tu engine which lost oil pressure so i changed it to a m52tu 2.8 so im familiar with these engines but the 2.8 doesnt half drink surely a 1.8/1.9 supercharged engine at crusing speeds is more eco than a thirsty 2.8? what turbo options do i have? how does the 1....
by McGoo
Wed Apr 06, 2011 4:58 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Bringing a e30 into the 21st century, supercharge/e36
Replies: 18
Views: 785

Bringing a e30 into the 21st century, supercharge/e36

Hi guys im new hear so go easy lol im currently looking for a e30 as a runabout and a cheap fun drift toy. Whats the best e30 base care to go for? i dont want a massive engine as my e46 328 drinks and i need to save pennys? what engine convertions are possible? i wont mind something running a mini s...