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by Sx279
Wed May 24, 2017 10:35 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Bump steer correction.
Replies: 1
Views: 4815

Bump steer correction.

What is everyone using to correct bump steer on there standard e30's?

Been looking and theres of the shelf stuff for m3's but nothing for standard front end.

Thanks
by Sx279
Sun Feb 26, 2017 10:11 am
Forum: For Sale - E30 Parts
Topic: Consolidated E30 Dismantling Thread - 316i to 325i Sport & M3...
Replies: 936
Views: 105397

Re: Consolidated E30 Dismantling Thread - 316i to 325i Sport

How much for a e30
325 manual gearbox (260)
by Sx279
Fri Jul 22, 2016 8:48 am
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: E12
Replies: 2
Views: 490

E12

Anybody no of a e12 being broken for parts i need a few bits for a manual conversion.

Thanks for any help.
by Sx279
Tue May 31, 2016 12:04 am
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Cage to rear subframe mount points.
Replies: 5
Views: 1262

Re: Cage to rear subframe mount points.

Thanks dan don't suppose you no if the cds was capped at the bottom with a hole big enough for the frame bolt to go through or if the bolt stays were it is and this plate just welded over the hole in the floor do you?

Thanks for the replys..
by Sx279
Sat May 28, 2016 4:07 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Cage to rear subframe mount points.
Replies: 5
Views: 1262

Re: Cage to rear subframe mount points.

Was longer bolts used then ie the bolt went through the cage then the floor to the frame? Or was the cage just welded to the floor around the hole that the bolt goes through?
Thanks
by Sx279
Thu May 26, 2016 12:14 am
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Cage to rear subframe mount points.
Replies: 5
Views: 1262

Cage to rear subframe mount points.

Has anybody got and info on cages that go to the rear subframe mount points (wear the long stud drops though the floor for the subframe bush)? Im building a new cage soon and i am going to incorporate the subframe pick up points into it but i want to find out if the long stud goes though the cage (u...
by Sx279
Thu Apr 21, 2016 7:08 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Track suspension setup what settings do you use?
Replies: 13
Views: 6475

Re: Track suspension setup what settings do you use?

Thanks for the replys it is a car for track days but i do drive it on the road..

I understand what works for one might not another im just looking for a base to start the play with realy.
by Sx279
Sun Apr 17, 2016 11:34 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Track suspension setup what settings do you use?
Replies: 13
Views: 6475

Re: Track suspension setup what settings do you use?

Not sure about the springs i was gona ask gaz in a few months what there are and if there correct for my car when i get them rebuilt. but other than that its a m52 2.8, weight is 1050kg and tyres are federal 595 rsr's
by Sx279
Sun Apr 17, 2016 7:54 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Track suspension setup what settings do you use?
Replies: 13
Views: 6475

Re: Track suspension setup what settings do you use?

Sorry should have said my set up haha.. Gaz golds all round Front camber top mounts H&R adjustable roll bars front and rear No way of adjusting caster just got the offset bushes And standard rear beam so no adjustment there eather. Thanks for the replys im just looking for a base that i can then wor...
by Sx279
Wed Apr 13, 2016 10:53 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Track suspension setup what settings do you use?
Replies: 13
Views: 6475

Track suspension setup what settings do you use?

What setup are people using on track? Camber,caster toe in/out etc.

Got access to a top spec bit of tracking equipment and want to try a few setups.

Doing lydden hill in a few weeks trying to beat my last years time.
by Sx279
Wed Mar 09, 2016 9:29 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: DB exhaust noise whats yours and what systems are you using.
Replies: 11
Views: 2139

DB exhaust noise whats yours and what systems are you using.

As title what DB is your system putting out on track? Brands hatch has lowerd its drive by to 92db now and i think most other tracks are lower than that anyway (correct me if im wrong). Lydden hill is now 100db aswell (not that im into drifting but i like to o bhp show) My m52 track car is about 103...
by Sx279
Thu Dec 31, 2015 7:55 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Lsd clutches where to buy?
Replies: 4
Views: 290

Re:

Thanks guys
by Sx279
Thu Dec 31, 2015 5:23 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Lsd clutches where to buy?
Replies: 4
Views: 290

Lsd clutches where to buy?

Hi im looking to buy some lsd clutches ive found the on American websites but nothing in the uk.
Bmw say they dont sell then any more.

Any one no wear i can buy them and some other diff parts bearings, seals ect?


Thanks
by Sx279
Sat Aug 01, 2015 12:31 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Track use med or small case diff.
Replies: 6
Views: 738

Re: Track use med or small case diff.

M52b28 soon to be stroked to 3.0 with m54 parts
by Sx279
Sat Aug 01, 2015 8:48 am
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Track use med or small case diff.
Replies: 6
Views: 738

Track use med or small case diff.

Hi im looking for a lsd for my track car and i have found a suitable ratio ect but its a small case.
I would then be getting rebuilt and a few other bits.

What i want to no is though is the small case up to the job?
Or should it be med case?

Its only a track car some very little road use.

Thanks
by Sx279
Wed May 13, 2015 9:08 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: m52 stroking to 3.0 questions...
Replies: 4
Views: 480

m52 stroking to 3.0 questions...

hi has anyone done this?
using the m54b30 crank rods and pistons and inlet cam..

the cams aparently longer so needs a little machining is this true?

and is there any other things that might need doing or is it a strait fit other than that?

thanks....
by Sx279
Sat Apr 18, 2015 11:54 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: camber toe ect set up
Replies: 5
Views: 531

Re: camber toe ect set up

just start from 2:45lol i was waiting for the silver e46 to pass then i wanted to catch it and pass but slipped abit haha

by Sx279
Thu Apr 16, 2015 12:56 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: camber toe ect set up
Replies: 5
Views: 531

Re: camber toe ect set up

just lyddon for bhp but will be doing brands after that......
by Sx279
Wed Apr 15, 2015 4:41 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: camber toe ect set up
Replies: 5
Views: 531

camber toe ect set up

hi im looking to get my car set up soon for a track day I got coming up

I have got gaz gold coilovers front and rear, adjustable top mounts and eccentric bushes on the arms.

wear should I start with geometry camber toe in/out ect

any help would greatly be appreciated......

thanks....
by Sx279
Sat Nov 22, 2014 9:18 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: remote brake servos
Replies: 10
Views: 658

Re: remote brake servos

to be honest i spent 20 mins trying to find how to calculator but found nothing lol
by Sx279
Sat Nov 22, 2014 8:57 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: remote brake servos
Replies: 10
Views: 658

Re: remote brake servos

cheers mate
by Sx279
Sat Nov 22, 2014 8:36 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: remote brake servos
Replies: 10
Views: 658

Re: remote brake servos

i dont feel comftable standing on the pedal and feel i could brake abit later with a servo...

what calculation do i need to do to work out a better MS setup then because i could try that first bfour getting a servo
by Sx279
Sat Nov 22, 2014 8:07 pm
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: remote brake servos
Replies: 10
Views: 658

remote brake servos

any body have any experience with them? currently ive got porsche boxter rear calipers on the front and 325 rear disc set up on the back... oh with bias peda box but feb time i will be changing to noble m400 calipers on the front with 301mm disc from pug 405hdi remote servo (front only) then on the ...
by Sx279
Sat Nov 15, 2014 9:17 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: e38 brembos
Replies: 2
Views: 177

Re: e38 brembos

:( lol cheers
by Sx279
Sat Nov 15, 2014 8:31 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: e38 brembos
Replies: 2
Views: 177

e38 brembos

do e38 brembo 4 pots fit strait onto a e30 bracket wise dont worry about the discs
by Sx279
Tue Oct 28, 2014 3:37 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: swapping lsd unit
Replies: 0
Views: 111

swapping lsd unit

how easy will it be to change a lsd unit from one case to another IE change just the lsd unit into another case using the crown wheel and pinoin from the new diff.
by Sx279
Thu Mar 20, 2014 11:23 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: s50 oil filter housing on m52 vanos oil pipe fitment
Replies: 6
Views: 587

Re: s50 oil filter housing on m52 vanos oil pipe fitment

all sorted cheers people i made a new pipe with an fittings and braided hose..

i havent got pas pump on my e30 dont feel the need for it and as irs a track car less weight haha...

thanks again
by Sx279
Fri Mar 07, 2014 10:50 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: s50 oil filter housing on m52 vanos oil pipe fitment
Replies: 6
Views: 587

s50 oil filter housing on m52 vanos oil pipe fitment

has any one put a s50 oil filter housing on a m52 engine and had issues with the vanos oil pipe..

the banjo bolt dosent screw into the filter housing as its too big..

any idears?

cheers


ps i have fitted the housing to put a oil cooler on the engine
by Sx279
Sat Jan 25, 2014 10:38 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: rev limit removal
Replies: 5
Views: 348

Re: rev limit removal

all done i used a company called 'end tuning' in birmingham.
£40 inc return p&p moved rev limit to 7k, ews fucked off as well..

3 day turn around highly recommended.
by Sx279
Sat Jan 25, 2014 10:38 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: rev limit removal
Replies: 5
Views: 348

Re: rev limit removal

all done i used a company called 'end tuning' in birmingham.
£40 inc return p&p moved rev limit to 7k, ews fucked off as well..

3 day turn around highly recommended.
by Sx279
Mon Jan 13, 2014 8:14 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: rev limit removal
Replies: 5
Views: 348

rev limit removal

any one no wear i can get the 5500rpm rev limit removed in kent?
cheers
by Sx279
Sat Nov 09, 2013 7:07 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: propshaft length
Replies: 0
Views: 153

propshaft length

hi nealy finished my 52 conversion i just went to put the prop on tonight and its to short ive got a m52 2.8 geatrag 260 with modified mount m20 flywheel, clutch, starter ect e30 diff e28 m5 engine mounts (round ones not the others) and i bought a e30 325 prop but its too short its the front section...
by Sx279
Sun Jul 21, 2013 10:21 pm
Forum: M20 Engines
Topic: clutch fork
Replies: 0
Views: 147

clutch fork

im doing a m52 conversion but im using a m20 box but it did not come with the bearing fork arm.

what exactly do i need the arm and what els is there any springs or anything?

cheers
by Sx279
Wed Jul 17, 2013 11:04 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: clutch
Replies: 2
Views: 227

Re: clutch

ill get some pics tomorow when im at work cheers make
by Sx279
Wed Jul 17, 2013 9:57 pm
Forum: M50 / M52 Engines
Topic: clutch
Replies: 2
Views: 227

clutch

e30 316 with m52b28 dos anyone have a part number for a clutch when using a m20 flywheel with a e30 325 box? i was under the impression it was a getrag 260 as i had to make the mount up but now i have checked the side of the box the number on the casing is 240.0.0.0130.91 which has lead me to believ...