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by kingcruizer
Sat Oct 20, 2012 9:33 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Where can I get one of these.
Replies: 6
Views: 420

Re: Where can I get one of these.

magpie wrote:is that not the same part as an interior passenger side door handle ?.
its different as the horse shoe has two cables. door handles have a bar
by kingcruizer
Sat Jun 23, 2012 8:22 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Show us custom e30 mods...
Replies: 67
Views: 4048

i have many winkeye
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by kingcruizer
Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:45 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: DC 12 ?
Replies: 20
Views: 687

Re: DC 12 ?

you first rav. don't worry :D
by kingcruizer
Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:29 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: DC 12 ?
Replies: 20
Views: 687

Re: DC 12 ?

I'll let Clive tell you :D Really wish the zone would get involved in this type of show. We had a good stand that year. That was 09 rav lol. Basically my car broke, fixed it, revved it up a wee bit and covered rav's polished up cab in exhaust soot. :D Paint room being built in the back mate so yes ...
by kingcruizer
Wed Jun 06, 2012 8:36 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: DC 12 ?
Replies: 20
Views: 687

Re: DC 12 ?

Rav335uk wrote:
kingcruizer wrote:you going rav???

ross- its at turweston air field near brackley
Er... no car dude. winkeye
things are moving well my end mate so we'll have it down soon.
workshop is having a re-model too so it can be done in house :D

ross - i''l keep my eye out mate. be good to meet and have a chat
by kingcruizer
Wed Jun 06, 2012 7:56 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: DC 12 ?
Replies: 20
Views: 687

Re: DC 12 ?

you going rav???

ross- its at turweston air field near brackley
by kingcruizer
Tue Jun 05, 2012 11:09 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: DC 12 ?
Replies: 20
Views: 687

Re: DC 12 ?

I'm there, first show in the car too :D
by kingcruizer
Fri Jun 01, 2012 8:51 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Shockingly high cost of replacing rear screen!
Replies: 26
Views: 1092

i work for autoglass and that is a very high quote :eek: go through your insurance mate, it doesn't have to be smashed,you don't even have to deal with your insurance company, just give us a call and book one in, we'll take care of the rest, if you want a new screen at the same time then crack it an...
by kingcruizer
Sun May 27, 2012 9:31 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: my turbo project - new vids inside !!
Replies: 452
Views: 26702

Re: my turbo project the end is in sight

how new is it clive what have you replaced ? what oil you using mate ? replaced everything, rings/shells/seals/cam etc. full new rebuild. just using castrol gtx oil at the mo, going to drop it out @ 100 miles and do oil/filter change with some better stuff. glad yours is up and running mate :thumb:...
by kingcruizer
Sat May 26, 2012 4:12 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: my turbo project - new vids inside !!
Replies: 452
Views: 26702

Re: my turbo project the end is in sight

looking good ross. i finished mine today and its all running sweet, thank f**k.
a bit unsure how many miles to run it in though? slow and steady at the mo :D
by kingcruizer
Fri May 11, 2012 9:09 pm
Forum: Turbo / Supercharger
Topic: Super/turbo charging
Replies: 20
Views: 1413

Re: Super/turbo charging

i have a rotrex supercharger on my 2.7. f.i as said many times above is well addictive and yes,"spend the money on good parts if not the best" unfortunately I've done mine twice.first time wasn't all that good with many problems. now sorted with a new charger, pipe work and i treated it to a dta s80...
by kingcruizer
Fri Apr 20, 2012 2:04 pm
Forum: Turbo / Supercharger
Topic: mls head gasket.
Replies: 21
Views: 1643

Re: mls head gasket.

Well, I've just got off the phone from catcam and they have said the same about the turbo cam. I explained all about the engine and they suggested going for there sport version cam. Exact detail of the profile are being emailed to me today so I think I'll go for it. Thanks for the offer on the tig w...
by kingcruizer
Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:42 pm
Forum: Turbo / Supercharger
Topic: mls head gasket.
Replies: 21
Views: 1643

Re: mls head gasket.

My engine is the m20b28 though. I though they need a better lift cam as the standard can restrict it??
by kingcruizer
Thu Apr 19, 2012 7:54 pm
Forum: Turbo / Supercharger
Topic: mls head gasket.
Replies: 21
Views: 1643

Re: mls head gasket.

Did you get far with those e36 m3 throttles in the end? still doing them mate, its a side line project whilst I'm waiting for engine parts etc. looking good though, just need to find someone to weld the alloy parts up. back to my engine, i have now got a nice new head (thanks maggspower) and I'm wo...
by kingcruizer
Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:07 pm
Forum: M30 Engines
Topic: Rav's Chromie, Bodywork time
Replies: 986
Views: 119137

Re:

body looks good from the pics mate. get the carpet out. winkeye
by kingcruizer
Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:00 pm
Forum: M30 Engines
Topic: Rav's Chromie, Bodywork time
Replies: 986
Views: 119137

Re:

it'll be a while before your holding that knob rav. :D
by kingcruizer
Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:30 pm
Forum: Turbo / Supercharger
Topic: mls head gasket.
Replies: 21
Views: 1643

Re: mls head gasket.

^^^ epic car is that, now I'm thinking. maybe i should just use stock head gasket, over sized one though as my head has had a skim???
ill drop you a pm tomorrow regarding arp's for payment..
by kingcruizer
Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:26 pm
Forum: Turbo / Supercharger
Topic: mls head gasket.
Replies: 21
Views: 1643

Re: mls head gasket.

ive heard bad stories about mls on m20s tho ive heard there hard to seal i take it youve got no precaution measures in place ie welded head ringed block or head other wise id just use a standard head gasket what do you run on yours mate?, i just want to eliminate the possibilities of further fail w...
by kingcruizer
Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:46 pm
Forum: Turbo / Supercharger
Topic: mls head gasket.
Replies: 21
Views: 1643

Re: mls head gasket.

ross2009 wrote:clive is it for n m20 ?
yes mate. building a m20b28 and then adding my charger.
need to sort one as i can then get the arp's from yourself.
by kingcruizer
Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:46 pm
Forum: Turbo / Supercharger
Topic: mls head gasket.
Replies: 21
Views: 1643

Re: mls head gasket.

cheers mate, i'll have a look and see what they can do. :D
by kingcruizer
Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:20 pm
Forum: Turbo / Supercharger
Topic: mls head gasket.
Replies: 21
Views: 1643

mls head gasket.

evening all. anyone know where i can get a mls head gasket from as I'm having no luck (as usual) I've tried burton power as they list them BUT was more interested in telling me there ford only so it'll be 6-8 weeks to get one. ( oh the joy) this is holding me up now and would love to move forward so...
by kingcruizer
Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:01 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: How much ??!
Replies: 46
Views: 1921

Re: How much ??!

I've got one of those and it's mega mint winkeye
might stick it on and see :D
by kingcruizer
Sun Apr 15, 2012 5:14 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Anyone doing private E30 work?
Replies: 6
Views: 603

Re: Anyone doing private E30 work?

where are you based and what/how much work is needed?

clive
by kingcruizer
Fri Mar 30, 2012 8:01 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: my turbo project - new vids inside !!
Replies: 452
Views: 26702

Re: my turbo project the end is in sight

new arps going in too http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/Rossco1980/051d7758.jpg hello mate, can i ask where you got your arp's from and how much. I'm looking for a set and will need them soon. nice project there too, I'm also doing a itb/plenum job for my supercharger and reading this has spu...
by kingcruizer
Mon Mar 26, 2012 7:29 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Cabby questions... Track days? Big Engine? Cage?
Replies: 54
Views: 1982

Re: Cabby questions... Track days? Big Engine? Cage?

i used to run my supercharged lump in the cab in my sig. 321bhp with coil overs/h&r roll bars/poly bushes and front brace. there so much twist it used to pull the n/s front wheel up on hard cornering and a lot of boost - not good on a track. even with all the stiffening i did there was always that t...
by kingcruizer
Thu Mar 08, 2012 6:10 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Your E30 How has it changed?
Replies: 42
Views: 1873

the day i picked it up
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mid stream
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as it sits today
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clive
by kingcruizer
Thu Feb 23, 2012 6:24 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: new year, new project. finished and home...
Replies: 330
Views: 35423

Re:

car is now up and running :D rav, charger seized due to lack of oil. there was oil in there but the circuit was crap as it was installed to high and had no cooler. new set up is awesome and does the job perfect. gingerrusta, pleasure to meet you and i hope the wheels are all ok. will drop you a line...
by kingcruizer
Thu Feb 23, 2012 3:51 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Wheels spacers - where from?
Replies: 5
Views: 321

Re: Wheels spacers - where from?

Have some custom spigot ring made. I did and it works a treat.

Clive
by kingcruizer
Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:02 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: new year, new project. finished and home...
Replies: 330
Views: 35423

well.... what a year this is turning out to be. first of all the ecu dies for no reason so i ripped out that birds nest of shite wiring and installed a dta s80 pro (thanks paul) all well and good so the odd finishing jobs began. happy with my progress i fancied a drive..... 4 miles up the road and a...
by kingcruizer
Mon Jan 30, 2012 8:59 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: What is this?
Replies: 7
Views: 453

Re: What is this?

its for the lights adi. it give 10% through the dip beam with ignition on. disconnect if fitting hid's

clive
by kingcruizer
Sat Jan 28, 2012 11:15 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Pic request.. Compomotive, Schmidt on e30 sport
Replies: 4
Views: 381

Re:

it handled really well. the supercharger didn't help with back end traction though winkeye
coil overs are quite stiff but the wheel tyre combo i had then was a nice drive. even the mrs approved.

clive
by kingcruizer
Thu Jan 26, 2012 11:10 pm
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: Wyke Down Andover vehicle meet & Autojumble April 9th
Replies: 45
Views: 1993

I'm up for this.


1. dave t
2. pimpmobil
3. Gaszman
4. Adi
5. Kingcruizer
by kingcruizer
Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:08 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Pic request.. Compomotive, Schmidt on e30 sport
Replies: 4
Views: 381

my old cab running compomotive th monos, 16x8 all round, 195/45 yoko's and lowered 60mm
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clive
by kingcruizer
Wed Jan 11, 2012 7:33 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 M3 rear window replacement..........
Replies: 7
Views: 893

Re: E30 M3 rear window replacement..........

M3 rear window is dealer only. I work for Autoglass and have found out in the past. We tried sourcing one but n/a on any of our systems.

Clive
by kingcruizer
Sun Dec 18, 2011 9:57 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: new year, new project. finished and home...
Replies: 330
Views: 35423

Re:

thanks for all the comments guys, I'm off work now for 8 days so ill be doing a few odd jobs on the old girl and taking some pics during the week. will upload as i go. might even go for a drive if the ice fooks off. its hairy enough without the slippy stuff about. all i can say is, its a whole load ...