E30 Zone

Alex, Dantha, ollie..
IS is just only my daily drive in summer..
check out M30 thread of my m30 swap and using it as my weekend drift...

JWaller,
thanx for pointing out the possible troubles with CAM/chip combination..at first i'll go for the 'split-second' MAF.

more to come: the restrictive 'barn door' AFM will be replaced with a Split Second ARC2-A port & polish head with Comatics gasket a good cams (probably Hi-Ops) a well set exhaust.. with a wild chip (probably, Mark D ) so this will the maximum i can squeeze out of M42, i guess. any comments ...????

installed this kit 3 months back.. nice throaty sound after 4K rpm, but needed a complete CAI intake plumping..otherwise it will suck lots of engine heat.. [img] [img]http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/1999/acstrut.jpg[/img] [/img] and get a closer.. [img] [img]http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/245...

i'm trying to work out whats standard spec when it comes to suspension etc also what wheels fit and the best exhaust.....thanks Hi Whipsey, i think we are on the same boat. i just got a '95 318is not started for the last 7 years..after fitting new battery, fuel pump, t-stat..and started @ first try...

Thanx Dezzy, Alex and Dave for your advise..
It's time to turn for on-line and seems like Autohausaz reasonable and they having most of the stuff i needed..

cheers

Yes, Alpineade..i was just pulling Stubee.. (off-topic) :D And i do agree that HAKENTT doing a good job and posted an excellent thread and i'm following it. (look at the response : Applause for the OP! ) same time he's bit disappointed that he's left alone and saying (i feel sorry for the guy) : ( A...

good thread..worth reading. i think it's time to grab a E46 330 rack

town325i wrote:that looks a right mess

yes..when IQ counts below 90.

i swapped with new VW beetle front seats last week as my E30/M30's seat movements were got stuck ... it was messy with lots of welding/drilling/cutting the floor carpet, not an easy route. so i don't suggest VW's (or Audi). :x But, these are the exact size to match E30 with hugging feel like you're ...

DaveD wrote:if you use Realoem and find the part no it has the facility to tell you what other models it has been used in ...if any

E30 is removed from realoem

now i gets parts list/# from bmwfans.info

i'll contact MrLee in Bahrain

M3 wheel hub ? is there is any pick from other non-M3 models ?

Rear shocks off an e36 BMW can be used front bottom suspension arms off the same car can also be used. one of the parts shop says the same thing.. :? but any zoners done this route ?? i just don't wanted to dump my E30 if i can find USEFULL tips like this.....and Dezzy, thanx for your feed back (al...

yes, plenty of on-line suppliers...but the SHIPPING kills me and cost tripples. i do have an UK postal address of my forwarding agent(Aramex,Old bath road, Brekshire) But for each half Kg, i have to pay 5 £. so, imagine if i order a set of shocks or rear discs ? plus, above 100 KD, i'll have to pay ...

time to re-start...

...and youll find more crashed cheep-jap-craps in junk yard. 350z is there on top of the crash-list.

found this M30 turboed motor by miller with MAF conversion (no idea how much it's cost..) But looks clean with 300+whp

[img][img]http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/8862/m30turbo.jpg[/img]

i'm finding it difficuelt for finding parts for E30 here. (such as shocks, pads and discs, sball joints, aircon parts etc.) Also it's hard to find any E30 in the junk yard. is there is anyone having a list of interchangable parts from other BMW models ? i think it would be nice if it's include in th...

Saw an E30 with M30 3.5 turboed here in Bahrain last week!!! ....rain this weekend ...and enjoy sliding about!! Lee, any pics?? you should have taken some on your phone. BTW, it's clowdy for the last 2 days here. When it's rain, all those nissan GT boys and mustang-ers comes out to the school parki...

Thank you for the advise Maritn, i fixed the temp sensor. but it was hesitate to move and giving back-fires. Yesterday replaced the AFM ending with #027 (from an E32 for 15KD with one week warranty :) ). start the car and wait for couple of minutes.............BACK TO SMOOOOOOOOOOTH idle. :D i remov...

all of the above mate, black smoke = fuel related... could be related to plugs, TB.. change the plugs and clean the body ! does it drive ok ? clean TB, new plugs, clean injectors, drain tank and add new octane, .....but, still missing and back fire and hesitate to move. Finally, called a M30 electr...

Hello guys,
Another thread-jump......i'm preparing a complete M30 HISTORY, but need to post at first page..

well, the shape and the size seems like a easy swap from E36 compact.
But, anyone gone thru this ?????
my dash needs a second-life. i dont want to get glued and apply lots of apoxis and rasin on top.
any comments ??? welcome

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gareth wrote:blue temp sender?

Thanx Gareth.. i noticed wire split just above the terminals. i've not used the 335 for the past 4 months due to my office related issues.

YES, drives fine with a tappet noice, i think valves needs to be adjusted. Big-6 plucked from a '90 E32 735i auto. Recently i changed thermostat and noticed aluminum oxidation formation inside the coolant passages. Planning for a full head-work, Thunderbird valves and AFM delete (with MAP-ECU2) this...

Hi to all big6 swappers,
as the topic says, mine is giving black smoke from the start-up. What options to start with ?? spark plugs ? OS2 sensor ? cleanup TB??
would appriciate any helpful feedback.
thanx

Paul,
start a new thread on this swap...
it would be more intresting & informative...

Good Luck.

right i was thinking of a custom inlet... what kinda bhp if at all would i gain, im not bothered if this works or ?? i have to hand alot of sheet metal... Looks cool Zimmer..but, why sheet metal??? :( metal absorb lot of heat compare to "Carbon fiber, cast aluminum or plastic.." (popular belief) an...

May be a cheaper option than an aftermarket one. What it does it feel like? Sing Gee.... Lightweight flywheel increases effective horsepower by reducing rotating inertia, A big improvement right out there !! For what you are considering, look what this guy did: :D http://38csi.com Also you can do t...

savvi wrote:heres my new year resolution m50 or m30 probly m30 with manifold reverse cycology system

yess..right set-up for M30. If you mate an CF air plneum from Mazda RX-8 into M30's intake manifold and Nissan 350Z CF intake filter box to attach to it??? it saves quite a lots of weight from the front-end

E32 down pipes will not fit as is.. but, you need some cutting/welding job in right place. Best way is to do an exact E30 photo-copy job on the floor.... Also recommend to go for an Audi A4 rear box with dual exit tail pipes(they sound good too..sounds like you r having somthing big underneath). i'm...

the visco fan wouln't fit? Not a chance. :D :D :D so that put's me back to the air con fan, so what about for the wiring diagram and temp sensor? Easy to wire up, need a 4 pin relay, fuse holder and temp switch. Will get the diagram for you today as its at the garage. :cool: Comon guys..please have...

Hi to all M30 users, does anyone know the standard PISTON SPEC. for both 3430cc and 3453cc m30s ?? Bore Dia. Compression Height Piston size at Gauge point PIN SIZE x length Lock Type WEIGHT in grams sorry to bug u guys..i don't have Haynes manual to refer.. :( got some info 3453 CC blocks have 93.4m...

M5pilot wrote: The skill is in the mapping to make it run properly and safely.

Good write-up M5pilot, also helpful feed backs from Paul.
BTW, Any zoner have gone thru MAP-ECU2 setup on a non-stock M30 ??

i'm still gathering info on 'mapping' and my skills are on KG leval...

Snooka, go for the single wiper kit

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