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- Wed Jun 19, 2013 10:43 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: Track/fast road 2013 built and tracked
- Replies: 370
- Views: 24363
Re:
it does look nice 
- Thu Mar 21, 2013 4:45 pm
- Forum: Motorsport / Track Day Builds
- Topic: e30 allround race car build
- Replies: 60
- Views: 19606
Re: e30 allround race car build
like the arches 
- Tue Jan 08, 2013 2:33 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: my 318i auto to 2.5 diesel manual chromie project,.
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2621
Re: NEWBIE WITH A 318 LONG TERM PROJECT
thanks for the offer, ill let you know if i need help , im only in north london off the 406
im waiting on fixing a mates van so i can get my engine crane back here and also ill chop the people carrier up and throw it in the van to run it in , im tight so wont let the pikeys take it for free lol , .
im waiting on fixing a mates van so i can get my engine crane back here and also ill chop the people carrier up and throw it in the van to run it in , im tight so wont let the pikeys take it for free lol , .
- Tue Jan 08, 2013 10:23 am
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: my 318i auto to 2.5 diesel manual chromie project,.
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2621
Re: NEWBIE WITH A 318 LONG TERM PROJECT
part of me is saying break other part get it done lol , its just sitting on the drive blocked in by the doner car and a people carrier im breaking so cant get too it , once the breaker is gone i can get my arse in gear, the doner 325td engine is still in its shell waiting to be stripped, all ive don...
- Tue Jan 08, 2013 12:21 am
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: my 318i auto to 2.5 diesel manual chromie project,.
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2621
Re: NEWBIE WITH A 318 LONG TERM PROJECT
im thinking about breaking this now
if anyones after anything give me a shout
- Tue Dec 18, 2012 11:37 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: E30 trailer
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1100
Re: E30 trailer
fit a e30 lights/grill and bumper on the front, that would confuse a few people,.
- Fri Dec 07, 2012 6:17 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: another e30/e36 question :)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 81
another e30/e36 question :)
im doing the e36 td conversion in the e30 , got the complete doner car, will the e36 td gearbox fit the e30? i think in gems car they used the e30 325 box , will the e36 box mount fit the e30? i also have the e30 325 auto box mount? , or will i need to get a manual mount? id like to use the e36 box ...
- Fri Dec 07, 2012 5:39 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: Gem's E30 325D Touring
- Replies: 265
- Views: 19952
Re:
325 box?
- Thu Dec 06, 2012 9:34 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: Gem's E30 325D Touring
- Replies: 265
- Views: 19952
Re:
gem what gear box did you use??
- Mon Dec 03, 2012 2:01 am
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: my 318i auto to 2.5 diesel manual chromie project,.
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2621
Re: NEWBIE WITH A 318 LONG TERM PROJECT
had a change of plan on the engine front , pulled the m20b25 back out and sold it then the same day i went and bought a 325td :) , engine runs nice but the rest of the car is a donkey, so soon the new doner car strip down will start :) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/genocide-chaos/429458_4760...
- Fri Nov 30, 2012 9:35 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: subframes?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 137
subframes?
are the e30 and e36 front and rear subframes interchangable? straight or with some modding? i know about the steering rack swaps 
- Sun Nov 25, 2012 4:52 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: New Turd
- Replies: 16
- Views: 611
Re: New Turd
carb autos often stall when slowing due to dirt in the jets , quick fix, old carb granadas used to be common for it
this a project or breaker?,.
this a project or breaker?,.
- Sun Nov 25, 2012 4:27 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: my 318i auto to 2.5 diesel manual chromie project,.
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2621
Re: NEWBIE WITH A 318 LONG TERM PROJECT
i still have the turbo diesel bug and really want one so im thinking about selling the 325 engine and stainless exhaust and getting a tds doner car, its what i wanted to do at the start so going to see what comes up :) if anyones interested in the m20 or stainless let me know :) EXHAUST.. http://www...
- Fri Nov 23, 2012 8:36 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: m20 into prefacelift m10 wiring again
- Replies: 4
- Views: 120
Re: m20 into prefacelift m10 wiring again
ill have a propper look tomoz,.
- Fri Nov 23, 2012 7:07 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: m20 into prefacelift m10 wiring again
- Replies: 4
- Views: 120
Re: m20 into prefacelift m10 wiring again
battery terminals connected , hence it turning over ;) lol ,
how does the engine loom earth? as i havent seen any earths on the loom that i remember apart from,
im hoping that somethings just come unplugged while fitting the engine in as i fitted it with loom still attatched,.
how does the engine loom earth? as i havent seen any earths on the loom that i remember apart from,
im hoping that somethings just come unplugged while fitting the engine in as i fitted it with loom still attatched,.
- Fri Nov 23, 2012 5:38 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: m20 into prefacelift m10 wiring again
- Replies: 4
- Views: 120
m20 into prefacelift m10 wiring again
right people , i got a 85 auto 318 , ive bolted in a 325 with auto from a prefacelift 325 with the round engine plug mine has the square/rectangle plug so ive looked up the diagrams for loom plugs etc , ive fitted the square plug to the 325 engine loom , its worked out colour to colour apart from 1 ...
- Tue Nov 20, 2012 10:15 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: my 318i auto to 2.5 diesel manual chromie project,.
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2621
Re: NEWBIE WITH A 318 LONG TERM PROJECT
engine is wired up ready to run but it isnt firing up so i gotta run through it and see whats wrong , i havent fitted the box loom and ecu so will go through the loom again once thats in :) ive fitted the lowering springs too , i need a 51mm drivers side strut as mine is too rusty to use , so ive le...
- Mon Nov 19, 2012 11:27 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: how to change the ignition barrel?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 151
Re: how to change the ignition barrel?
if it wont turn and you have a doner car then remove the whole lock or swap steering colums,
or if you have patience then you can slowly drill the barrel out till its opened up,.
or if you have patience then you can slowly drill the barrel out till its opened up,.
- Mon Nov 19, 2012 11:25 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: early style ignition barrel
- Replies: 10
- Views: 387
Re: early style ignition barrel
does the key turn?,.
- Fri Nov 16, 2012 9:39 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: smooth grills??
- Replies: 10
- Views: 332
smooth grills??
has anyone atempted a smooth grill?? 1 piece all the way between the headlights?? i have a spare grill and fancey chopping it up 
- Thu Nov 15, 2012 3:02 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: M20 325i engine prices
- Replies: 11
- Views: 633
Re: M20 325i engine prices
your best off finding someone breaking a car so you can get everything you need and get a decent price on it all,.
- Thu Nov 15, 2012 2:43 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: Dolphin Grey More Door!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 746
Re: Dolphin Grey More Door!
i like it , front needs to go down , colour code the kit too 
- Wed Nov 14, 2012 10:37 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: my 318i auto to 2.5 diesel manual chromie project,.
- Replies: 54
- Views: 2621
Re: NEWBIE WITH A 318 LONG TERM PROJECT
finally got some progress , got car in the air to get under it (front bumper already bent and i have a spare) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/genocide-chaos/378538_4666219500996_1247114100_n.jpg old engine and box out.... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/genocide-chaos/231133_466622022101...
- Sun Nov 11, 2012 5:01 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: couple more questions,.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 354
Re: couple more questions,.
this is what i have on the 318 near fuse box , is this a ignition module only or loom plug?? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/genocide-chaos/406826_4651779700010_705560148_n.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v18/genocide-chaos/522390_4651778899990_739020015_n.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/...
- Sun Nov 11, 2012 4:38 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: intereting touring 2 door on speedhunters!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 393
Re: intereting touring 2 door on speedhunters!
bit funky looking,.
- Sat Nov 10, 2012 5:59 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: couple more questions,.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 354
Re: couple more questions,.
ok ill pull the plug and double check it,.
- Sat Nov 10, 2012 2:07 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: couple more questions,.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 354
Re: couple more questions,.
the guide in the wiki shows a square and a round plug , both plugs are round that i have but are different,.
- Sat Nov 10, 2012 2:05 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: couple more questions,.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 354
Re: couple more questions,.
cheers people , the 325 is a auto from a 86 car, mines a 85 i think ,
ill look into it a bit more tomorow in daylight,.
ill look into it a bit more tomorow in daylight,.
- Fri Nov 09, 2012 6:40 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: couple more questions,.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 354
couple more questions,.
i went to fit my 325 front legs on the 318 today and 1 of the spring cups has rotted through, is the discs and calipers a straight bolt on to the 318 legs?? also i noticed after my doner car had gone that the 325 loom plug is different to the 318 plug , is this just a case of rewiring it to the old ...
- Thu Nov 08, 2012 5:31 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: How much should i be paying for a powerflow exhaust...
- Replies: 23
- Views: 880
Re: How much should i be paying for a powerflow exhaust...
i have a stainless (scorpion or magnex) to go on when my engine goes in , but ive seen some shocking powerflow jobs but have also seen a few brilliant jobs , depends how good the guy making it is,.
- Wed Nov 07, 2012 10:37 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: Laguna green 335 Touring daily/drifter project (pic heavy!)
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1275
Re: Laguna green 335 Touring daily/drifter project
like this , next car may have to be a touring,.
- Wed Nov 07, 2012 8:30 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: diff question :)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 123
Re: diff question :)
aah makes sence , cheers,.
- Wed Nov 07, 2012 8:26 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: diff question :)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 123
diff question :)
on the 325 doner car the diff has a plug on it , can anyone tell me whats if for? thanks,.
- Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:57 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: My Calypso Red E30 Convertible... Project PAR
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1587
Re: My Calypso Red E30 Convertible... Project PAR
bonnet looks mean,.
- Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:52 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Converting an auto to manual
- Replies: 9
- Views: 454
Re: Converting an auto to manual
ecu will be different , autos dont rev the same as manuals, we converted a civic to manual and on the auto ecu it was gutless,.
