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by mrrodney
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 :)
by mrrodney
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 :)
by mrrodney
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 , .
by mrrodney
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...
by mrrodney
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
by mrrodney
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,.
by mrrodney
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 ...
by mrrodney
Fri Dec 07, 2012 5:39 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Gem's E30 325D Touring
Replies: 265
Views: 19952

Re:

325 box?
by mrrodney
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??
by mrrodney
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...
by mrrodney
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 :)
by mrrodney
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?,.
by mrrodney
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...
by mrrodney
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,.
by mrrodney
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,.
by mrrodney
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 ...
by mrrodney
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...
by mrrodney
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,.
by mrrodney
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?,.
by mrrodney
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 :)
by mrrodney
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,.
by mrrodney
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 :cool:
by mrrodney
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...
by mrrodney
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/...
by mrrodney
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,.
by mrrodney
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,.
by mrrodney
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,.
by mrrodney
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,.
by mrrodney
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 ...
by mrrodney
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,.
by mrrodney
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,.
by mrrodney
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,.
by mrrodney
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,.
by mrrodney
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,.
by mrrodney
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,.