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by badboy007
Tue Oct 14, 2014 2:59 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: big brake conversion
Replies: 2
Views: 217

Re:

thanks for your help mate,
by badboy007
Mon Oct 13, 2014 12:46 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: big brake conversion
Replies: 2
Views: 217

big brake conversion

hello fellow zoners its been a while since i posted on the site as my e30 has been stored away for the past five years, just pulled it out and decided i want to do something with the brakes, i have a set of porsche 997 brembo brake callipers sitting around gathering dust, is it possible to fit these...
by badboy007
Mon Apr 26, 2010 1:15 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: rear anti troll bar quick question
Replies: 1
Views: 103

rear anti troll bar quick question

do the cabrios all have same width rear arb? would an arb off a 318 cab fit a 325/320 cab and be the same or are the 6pot ones thicker?
thanks,
by badboy007
Thu Jul 16, 2009 7:15 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 320 and 325 pas pump are they the same?
Replies: 3
Views: 102

Re: 320 and 325 pas pump are they the same?

thanks mate youve just saved me gettin pi55 wet through in the rain lol.
by badboy007
Thu Jul 16, 2009 7:14 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 320 and 325 pas pump are they the same?
Replies: 3
Views: 102

320 and 325 pas pump are they the same?

i think they are but just want to double check? thanks in advance
by badboy007
Thu May 14, 2009 5:20 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: how to remove the accelarator pedal?
Replies: 4
Views: 158

how to remove the accelarator pedal?

as aboce really, need to remove the plastic pedal unsure of how it comes out from the bottom where its attached under the carpet,
by badboy007
Wed Apr 29, 2009 6:17 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: Engine conversions
Replies: 42
Views: 1771

Re: Engine conversions

if you want to go even bigger i have a engine from a 550 m sport on a 56 plate 5.0 litre lump complete with all ancillaries if you can do anything with it,
by badboy007
Wed Apr 29, 2009 5:16 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: idling problem
Replies: 6
Views: 197

idling problem

my e30 has been off road for approximately 2 years, when parked up with the engine running the revs very slightly keep going up and down ive driven it approx 150 miles and its not as though something wanted clearing up as the problem is still there, im suspecting afm should solve this but thogh id a...
by badboy007
Wed Apr 29, 2009 11:39 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: retrofitting cruise control
Replies: 4
Views: 209

Re: retrofitting cruise control

thanks a lot for the help guys and also the link 'poolnoodle' very helpful.
by badboy007
Tue Apr 28, 2009 5:33 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: retrofitting cruise control
Replies: 4
Views: 209

retrofitting cruise control

just to confirm the parts needed to get it up and running: stalk with wiring upto control module control module and wiring that goes to fuse box module under the bonnet with wiring that joins on the inside of the car inc throttle cable, am i right in thinking nothing else is needed apart from the br...
by badboy007
Sat Apr 25, 2009 1:39 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: swopping a 325 diff from a auto car to manual...
Replies: 3
Views: 109

Re:

nice one thanks for that.
by badboy007
Sat Apr 25, 2009 1:32 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: swopping a 325 diff from a auto car to manual...
Replies: 3
Views: 109

swopping a 325 diff from a auto car to manual...

im putting a diff from a 325i auto onto a manual car would it cause any mechanical problems???
thanks.
by badboy007
Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:13 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: E30 CALYPSO RED CAB PROJECT
Replies: 38
Views: 1893

Re: E30 CALYPSO RED CAB PROJECT

nah went to bilawskis but the guy was chattin out of his 4r5e and decided my money was better spent elsewhere, i heard a few good things about them guys but he didnt have the right attitude for my money so i decided to take it elsewhere,
by badboy007
Wed Apr 22, 2009 4:31 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: E30 CALYPSO RED CAB PROJECT
Replies: 38
Views: 1893

Re: E30 CALYPSO RED CAB PROJECT

re trim wasnt too bad seats and door cards £850 guy realised it was on the cheap side when i went back to collect and was being a bit funny but a deal is a deal end of day so i paid him as agreed and left him with a big strop on his face.
by badboy007
Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:06 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: E30 CALYPSO RED CAB PROJECT
Replies: 38
Views: 1893

Re: E30 CALYPSO RED CAB PROJECT

i wasnt too sure on the shadowline in all honesty, the chrome stands out and looks well polished up,

going for 2 tone/3 tone was a tricky decision but decided to stick with black on the outsides in the end, easier to keep clean.
by badboy007
Tue Apr 21, 2009 4:23 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: E30 CALYPSO RED CAB PROJECT
Replies: 38
Views: 1893

Re: E30 CALYPSO RED CAB PROJECT

a pic of the interior and a pic with the hood down, car is done now but need to give it a good clean/polish

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by badboy007
Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:30 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: E30 CALYPSO RED CAB PROJECT
Replies: 38
Views: 1893

Re: E30 CALYPSO RED CAB PROJECT

latest updates, its nearly done just got nitty gritty things to finish off and give it a good clean, ince lat images, body kit has all been fitted, brand new roof, new leathers in, scorpion exhaust and its also been lowered 60/40 on a h + r cup kit, http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/wakas/calyp...
by badboy007
Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:50 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: bleeding the cooling system on my 325i
Replies: 7
Views: 298

bleeding the cooling system on my 325i

my 325i has got air lock whats the best way to bleed it?
thanks,.
by badboy007
Tue Mar 31, 2009 5:37 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: E30 CALYPSO RED CAB PROJECT
Replies: 38
Views: 1893

Re: E30 CALYPSO RED CAB PROJECT

hi jonsku thanks for your comment, the lights were a bit 'boring' so decided to go for something a little different, once its all together it will look completely different and everythign will look in place, its personal preference really i suppose.
by badboy007
Tue Mar 31, 2009 11:58 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: E30 CALYPSO RED CAB PROJECT
Replies: 38
Views: 1893

Re: E30 CALYPSO RED CAB PROJECT

looking good Badboy is it the right convertible side skirts? or have you moded the standard ones? must admit if i was to get another cab id go for calypso it looks stunning :wink: passenger side is genuine i couldnt get the drivers so ive modded the driver side one its come out ok in all honesty so...
by badboy007
Mon Mar 30, 2009 7:59 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: E30 CALYPSO RED CAB PROJECT
Replies: 38
Views: 1893

Re: E30 CALYPSO RED CAB PROJECT

no problem mate looking forward to seeing yours too,
by badboy007
Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:49 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: E30 CALYPSO RED CAB PROJECT
Replies: 38
Views: 1893

Re: E30 CALYPSO RED CAB PROJECT

got my h and r cup kit going on it this week 60/40 drops and went for 17inch alpina reps in the end.
by badboy007
Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:27 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: E30 CALYPSO RED CAB PROJECT
Replies: 38
Views: 1893

Re: E30 CALYPSO RED CAB PROJECT

done everything myself well my brother who owns the bodyshop has, interior is at the re trimmer gone for cream sides with burgundy centres, should be looking sweet,
by badboy007
Mon Mar 30, 2009 1:53 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: E30 CALYPSO RED CAB PROJECT
Replies: 38
Views: 1893

E30 CALYPSO RED CAB PROJECT

transformation of my calypso red cab from a totally standard to a tech 2 mint cabriolet, body was nice and straight with the exception of the odd few ripples here or there so i had every last imperfection taken out, full respray, chipstoned behind the bodykit, at the moment the kit is fitted, angel ...
by badboy007
Sat Mar 28, 2009 3:47 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Waxoyl inner arches?
Replies: 2
Views: 148

Re: Waxoyl inner arches?

you might as well its only the cost of waxoyl, im going to be doing the same to mine as you wouldnt want rust to start appearing somewhere down the line, ive had mine chipstoned and fully waxoyled behind the kit to preserve it for many years to come
by badboy007
Sun Mar 22, 2009 10:41 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: diameter of e30 bonnet and boot badge?
Replies: 3
Views: 320

diameter of e30 bonnet and boot badge?

hi does anyone know the size of the bonnet and boot badgeS? im wanting to order carbon badges off ebay and they all seem to be coming back as approx 82mm on the front but also listed for e36,e46 etc etc so wondering if they are the same, thanks
by badboy007
Mon Mar 16, 2009 11:28 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Carpet in Convertible - Removing??
Replies: 6
Views: 225

Re:

the only place the carpet needs to be cut from is from around the steering column at the bottom even this is jsut a small slit, other than that no cutting is required ive taken about 15 of these out in my time and there is definately no more cutting involved, slide the carpet out with your fingers f...
by badboy007
Sat Mar 14, 2009 11:39 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: courier
Replies: 5
Views: 141

Re: courier

can you not drive down clip it on and drive back? or even more if you know a trusted zoner that can do it for you obviosuly all costs paid for it may work out cheaper and safer????????
by badboy007
Sat Mar 14, 2009 11:07 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Got my Carbon bonnet today :(
Replies: 27
Views: 1023

Re:

i get this all the time it always does look promising but in the end after youve filled all the claim forms and waited for a response they will say the goods were not signed for as damaged even singing 'unchecked' isnt liable for a claim, ive had this happen on many occasions with various couriers, ...
by badboy007
Tue Mar 10, 2009 12:22 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: badboy007 (Trader)
Replies: 59
Views: 2893

Re:

thanks for the feedback guys always a pleasure doing business
by badboy007
Tue Mar 10, 2009 12:15 pm
Forum: Feedback
Topic: Badboy007
Replies: 2
Views: 176

Re:

thanks for the feedback guys however i have a feedback thread on the top of this page the link is
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... ic&t=81309

mods you can lock this one up if you want.
by badboy007
Thu Feb 26, 2009 5:10 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: WHAT LEATHER TO CHOOSE IN MY CAB
Replies: 23
Views: 825

Re: WHAT LEATHER TO CHOOSE IN MY CAB

there are quite a 2 places if youre down south hothoods.com is a good place to get it form cheap too a i was quoted 475, im gettin mine done in sheffield for £520 but it saves me going to rochford to have it done. p.s if anyone does have pics of a red car with red leather that would be much apprecia...
by badboy007
Thu Feb 26, 2009 4:43 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: my E46 Coupe
Replies: 15
Views: 590

Re: my E46 Coupe

put some sport bumpers on it and it will look stunning, still a nice car though,
by badboy007
Thu Feb 26, 2009 4:41 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: WHAT LEATHER TO CHOOSE IN MY CAB
Replies: 23
Views: 825

WHAT LEATHER TO CHOOSE IN MY CAB

hi everyone just after an opinion really, im gettin my cab seats re trimmed but having a hard time deciding wether to go for red leather or cream the car is calypso red and will have a red soft top too maybe with the red it will all be a bit too red/burgundy???? what do you guys think??? thanks billy