E30 Zone

Corasdad wrote: ↑
Wed May 01, 2024 7:46 pm
Re the spacers I know they need to be 6 to 8mm but how big is the hole as the link doesn't work please

The bolts are 12mm mate. The hole needs to be sized to suit.

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No worries, I'll head up to the unit after work and get back to you tonight.

I have brand new Maxilite basket weaves in 15" & 16" in left over stock from Street tech. I was just going to keep them to have options in the future but happy to let a set go, I have the alpinas on the car as well but I'll definatly be keeping those. I'd need to look and see how much they're owe me...

Really enjoyed seeing the progress and what an end result. It must be an animal. Admire your dedication in seeing it through and we'll done on tackling that bodywork, it looks like a great job :clap: Thanks mate. It is good fun, spritely out of corners on the B road twistys and amusing how far roun...

fixedwheelnut wrote: ↑
Sat Jan 07, 2023 1:03 pm
Top drawer work there , well done it looks epic

Thanks mate, appreciate it

This is a lovely build. I've often thought about doing something similar with the headlights but not been brave enough yet

ah wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 06, 2023 11:01 pm
Three words f,ing loving it.

Thanks AH, i appreciate it

last time i looked the props were the guts of 300£, i believe some of the jap drift chaps have realised they can run BMW drive train parts for a more reliable drift car, driving up the cost of the e36 prop. i can't help with your gubbo, i ended up selling my e36 stuff and sticking with the e30 box a...

Appreciate it Mart. Its been done in stages. Stock up on parts whilst i run it through the summer and when the gritters come i take it off the road and work on the next mission with it. Its been neglected this winter so far as i am in the process of rescuing an early z3. I do have a set of brakes wa...

Cheers Mart. Yeah the rears were nice but I kept changing my mind on them. I finally stuck them on ebay to stop me changing my mind again

and almost up to the current day. I've got rid of the stance wheels and smoked rear lights, along with the chrome kidneys again. I've probably missed out loads but this is my e30 so far.

I've since installed a cat 1 alarm and immobiliser for some added security and blip locks.

Next up was a trial fit of the aftermarket tech 2 kit before paint.

after paint

To complement the manifold i bought a Supersprint system designed for an S50'ed E30. A lovely bit of metal.

Again whilst it was out i figured id do the bearings and studs. I also changed the clutch to a sachs performance clutch as the one in the car originally wasnt really fit for the engine and i would slip slightly. The 2.8 manifolds finally got changed for a Fritzbits s50 RHD manifold 64.jpg 69.jpg 70....

i replaced the brake pipes again and resprayed the bay. The block got treated to a clean up as the last time i put it in, i was in a rush to make the sprint it never made.

The following winter i had some more rust to take care of. This being easier with taking the engine out... again.

With the new shoes on.

the car always had a blister on one of the quarter panels but upon a proper inspection it had gone into the inner arch. Up until now i had never welded on a car but had played about with a mig welder. I decided just to get stuck in. 42.jpg 43.jpg 44.jpg 45.jpg It was time for some new shoes as well ...

Next up was some new bonnet insulation, M Tech gear knob and an LSD source from Dan of course

i vapour blasted the ITBs and got the rocket cover and airbox powder coated with a crinkle black to freshen it up a bit.

having over come my fuelling issue, it was time to get the airbox in correctly. This meant moving the servo over a couple of inches to make room. Another top tip from dan, was to source an e34 brake linkage and cut it down, allowing for the extra room.

I then entered the car into a local sprint. The cage went in to make it look racey haha Round about this time i got offered a decent priced s50. So i set about with 1 week to go before the sprint swapping over to the S50. At first i ran the s50 engine with the 2.8 exhaust manifolds and open ITB's. D...

The b28 was a great upgrade and looked pretty good once fitted.

i had to keep with the powder coating theme, so i pulled the rear subframe and set about it. I really regret not changing to rear disks at this point in time. Spring was coming and i got impatient

Next up was to pull the M40b16 and fit an m52b28. Round about this point in time i would pester Dan plenty. The car has his steering column, fan loom and PWS pipes to this day. When it was a b28 i also used his exhaust manifolds. Dan has always been a pleasure to deal with. whilst this was going i r...

I have been meaning to write this thread for a number of years. I picked up a fairly low miles 316i auto, sun roof facelift with electric windows back in 2014 1.jpg The first thing i set about doing was to ditch the hub capped wheels and fit a fine set of BBS reps.. as you do. 2.jpg I managed to pic...

It does look like a nice solution. I am thinking by the time I rebuild, powder coat and get some decent pads like ds2500, it'll still be south of 300£ all in.

I think you've probably just increased the market value of the calipers

Thanks, yeah I left a good gap between the carrier and the strut to create worst case clearances. They fit well, I'd doubt they would clear 15" wheels. I'll give it a try when I fit them for real.

Thanks very much for the tip. I pulled a set of front calipers off an X type Jag in the scrappy yesterday for £20. Just test fitted them under my 16" wheels and clearance is perfect. I had to push the disk dust guard back slightly to clear. The size difference is huge when both calipers are next to ...

I might be able to help. Send me your email address and i'll email you some pics. I have a genuine BMW hanging on my garage wall. I needed the front bit of it.

I am looking for an anthracite deep pile carpet. I am located in North East Scotland so ideally local or someone who is willing to post. I am happy to arrange the postage / collection. I am only interested if the carpet is rip and burn free. Not so worried about discoloring etc as i will have it dee...

Uk based company selling Plastic Tech 2 kits.

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