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by CoupeCarl
Sun Jun 22, 2014 10:36 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Camshaft regrind
Replies: 0
Views: 83

Camshaft regrind

Anyone know where i could get a camshaft reground local to rotherham/sheffield?

and a rough estimate on what sort of price i should be looking at?

Cheers
by CoupeCarl
Sun May 11, 2014 10:45 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: electric fan wiring help!
Replies: 6
Views: 449

electric fan wiring help!

I have 99% completed an m30 conversion but i am stuck on the wiring for the elecric fan setup, I am using an e32 aircon fan, tested and working on both speeds. I have a coolant temp switch in the side of the rad, it has 3 wires so im guessing its a dual speed switch? I have searched high low and can...
by CoupeCarl
Tue Dec 31, 2013 9:51 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: shifter knuckle removal help!!
Replies: 3
Views: 156

Re: shifter knuckle removal help!!

Haha cheers daimlerman ill keep my eye on the lickle t**t :mad:

And ok will do brian. Thanks
by CoupeCarl
Tue Dec 31, 2013 9:22 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: shifter knuckle removal help!!
Replies: 3
Views: 156

shifter knuckle removal help!!

I have the common e30 sloppy shifter syndrome. I know the cause is a worn out shifter knuckle. While the engine and box are out of the car I figured if theres a way to replace it, now is the best time to do so. I have another gearbox off an m40 which had no play at all. I havent compared the two to ...
by CoupeCarl
Wed May 22, 2013 1:36 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: m40 clutch in an m20
Replies: 4
Views: 196

m40 clutch in an m20

Done a quick search but can't find the info im lm looking for Is it possable to use an m40 clutch in an m20 engine and gearbox using the m40 flywheel and starter ofcourse The reason for my question is I have an m40b18 and I've lost interest in it due to constant running problems, Iv reacently instal...
by CoupeCarl
Tue Dec 04, 2012 3:08 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: ROTIFORM wheels on e30?
Replies: 11
Views: 1865

Re: ROTIFORM wheels on e30?

kangman wrote:thats wobbies he resprayed his car again, it use to be a neon greeny colour.

Looks nice them wheels but im waiting for 3sdm to release there 0.05 wheels in 4x00 16x8 16x9 which shall be next year summer time
yeah i know. i can't wait for him to finnish his 2002. thats gonna be sick
by CoupeCarl
Tue Dec 04, 2012 1:43 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: ROTIFORM wheels on e30?
Replies: 11
Views: 1865

Re: ROTIFORM wheels on e30?

rotiform TMB's 16x8 16x9 winkeye

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by CoupeCarl
Sat Sep 22, 2012 2:10 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: HELP: repairing an adjustable spax shock
Replies: 12
Views: 369

Re: HELP: repairing an adjustable spax shock

Pics are fron my phone and a terrable quality lol sorry These are my coilies prier to chopping http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m454/towny001/557175_10150988866874494_937771406_n-1.jpg These are the e30 and corrado shocks http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m454/towny001/20120731_162612_zps78c2d64c...
by CoupeCarl
Sat Sep 22, 2012 1:55 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: HELP: repairing an adjustable spax shock
Replies: 12
Views: 369

Re: HELP: repairing an adjustable spax shock

Pics are fron my phone and a terrable quality lol sorry These are my coilies prier to chopping http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m454/towny001/557175_10150988866874494_937771406_n-1.jpg These are the e30 and corrado shocks http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m454/towny001/20120731_162612_zps78c2d64c...
by CoupeCarl
Sat Sep 22, 2012 1:27 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: HELP: repairing an adjustable spax shock
Replies: 12
Views: 369

Re: HELP: repairing an adjustable spax shock

I have pics of the process up to the point of weldinf but in my excitement to fit them i didnt take a pic of the finished product' ill see if i can get a good pic with a wheel off. I used vw corrado coilover inserts there about 4" shorter than standard 51mm e30 ones but i only chopped the struts dow...
by CoupeCarl
Sat Sep 22, 2012 1:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: HELP: repairing an adjustable spax shock
Replies: 12
Views: 369

Re: HELP: repairing an adjustable spax shock

I have pics of the process up to the point of weldinf but in my excitement to fit them i didnt take a pic of the finished product' ill see if i can get a good pic with a wheel off. I used vw corrado coilover inserts there about 4" shorter than standard 51mm e30 ones but i only chopped the struts dow...
by CoupeCarl
Fri Sep 21, 2012 11:35 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: HELP: repairing an adjustable spax shock
Replies: 12
Views: 369

Re: HELP: repairing an adjustable spax shock

I didnt know about the flat top-mounts. And the struts have been shortened and im happy with the result.

Its just i have now got a single adjustable spax laying round worthless and was wondering if i could repair the other to make em a pair again
by CoupeCarl
Fri Sep 21, 2012 9:04 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: HELP: repairing an adjustable spax shock
Replies: 12
Views: 369

Re: HELP: repairing an adjustable spax shock

Haha im not the average joe. Ya dont learn untill you have given it ago. N the reason i shortened my struts is even with the coiloverslieve welded on n the adjusters wound to the bottom the car wasnt that low n the shock were dottoming out. So to make the car lower and still have suspention travel i...
by CoupeCarl
Thu Sep 20, 2012 8:30 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: HELP: repairing an adjustable spax shock
Replies: 12
Views: 369

HELP: repairing an adjustable spax shock

In the process of shortening my struts i got distracted and forgot to take out the shock before starting to cut, im a complete "ass" i know. And by the time i knoticed it was too late :(. from what i gathered only minimal fluid was lost, But i know there will be air in the shock now. Soo is this sho...
by CoupeCarl
Fri Sep 14, 2012 2:24 am
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: US Spec Bumpers
Replies: 2
Views: 354

Re: US Spec Bumpers

BUMP

by sidelights i am refering to what americans call "city lights" or "side marker"

cheers
carl
by CoupeCarl
Wed Sep 12, 2012 4:20 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: porsche cookie cutters on an e30
Replies: 4
Views: 747

Re: porsche cookie cutters on an e30

cheers shane, after having a look i agree they look abit iffy,

i like bbs style but there all too common so im stuck for something thats different but still nice :/
by CoupeCarl
Wed Sep 12, 2012 1:43 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: US Spec Bumpers
Replies: 2
Views: 354

US Spec Bumpers

Hi, i really like US style bumpers with the amber sidelights. I have had the trim off of my bumpers and it looks like there are holes already cut for the sidelights... Are they for the sidelights? If so could i get away with just buying the trim and lights or is there some differences that would mea...
by CoupeCarl
Sat Aug 25, 2012 4:05 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: e30 saloon/coupe Rear Coilovers
Replies: 4
Views: 184

e30 saloon/coupe Rear Coilovers

hi,

i am struggling to find a thread on e30 rear coil-over suspension set ups,

basically i want to know what actual "coil-over-shock" systems will fit my e30 coupe, as i dont like the whole pigtail spring setup,

any help appreciated

thanks,
Carl
by CoupeCarl
Mon Jul 30, 2012 12:00 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: porsche cookie cutters on an e30
Replies: 4
Views: 747

porsche cookie cutters on an e30

Hi guys,

I have seen a set of porsche cookie cutters going cheep with adaptors and so started trailing the net for some sence of how they would look,

But found nothing appart from D90's and 928's.

Has anyone come across a picture or even photoshopped an e30 with them fitted?

Cheers
Carl
by CoupeCarl
Sat Jun 30, 2012 9:02 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: The e30 named !Tappy!
Replies: 1
Views: 339

The e30 named !Tappy!

hey everyone, i said i would start a thread when i did something worth documenting so here's were it begins this is my e30 Tappy She's a white 91' 318i with a solid shell and a reliable alltho tappety engine(clichè) :B pics.. http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m454/towny001/430518_245340235546214_2...