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by DaveMcleod88
Sat Dec 06, 2014 12:31 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: A valueation in my cars current state
Replies: 8
Views: 652

Re: A valueation in my cars current state

They went with the car HILL sorry, Sold it today for £1200

Not overly happy at that but picking up a clean E36 328 to cruise about in and once ive got my house sorted out I'll look into a project 30 to do up
by DaveMcleod88
Mon Dec 01, 2014 11:07 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: A valueation in my cars current state
Replies: 8
Views: 652

Re: A valueation in my cars current state

Thanks for the input I sold the black set so they ones fitted have to go with the car, and the golf red trim was the first thing to go when I bought the car there pics when I bought it.
Most are saying 1500 and is what I was going to ask for it don't have the time / space to break it
by DaveMcleod88
Mon Dec 01, 2014 6:56 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: A valueation in my cars current state
Replies: 8
Views: 652

A valueation in my cars current state

Dont want to ask on the facebook page as it's generally full of retards who know nothing these days. This seems to be the better place for a relistic view on things. I have a M42 converted 1989 schwartz black 2dr 318 saloon 135k miles. Recently Dyno'd at 150bhp at the flywheel It has going for it 10...
by DaveMcleod88
Sun Oct 19, 2014 7:28 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 318is exhaust options?
Replies: 13
Views: 816

Re: 318is exhaust options?

mine has a loud exhaust straight pipe dtm style rear box is pretty loud isnt too bad in the cab tho fheres what they sound like



im not a yobo just dont want to buy a new exhaust system as im planning to change the engine (came with the car)
by DaveMcleod88
Wed Oct 15, 2014 5:23 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: M42 turbo or Sr20det
Replies: 9
Views: 618

Re: M42 turbo or Sr20det

I found a post yesterday with a guy running stock internals but arp head studs injectors a mls head gasket (can't recall thickness but wasn't massive) running 350whp videos of him nailing 36 2jz and a tunnel run I'll try find it
by DaveMcleod88
Wed Oct 15, 2014 4:34 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: M42 turbo or Sr20det
Replies: 9
Views: 618

Re: M42 turbo or Sr20det

I've a couple friends local who have sr's in there 30 who can make mounts assist wiring for me, but seing as this engine is pretty healthy thought may as well or just sell the it isn't 150at fly good for the m42
by DaveMcleod88
Wed Oct 15, 2014 3:28 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: M42 turbo or Sr20det
Replies: 9
Views: 618

Re: M42 turbo or Sr20det

I'd be more than happy with 250-300hp its finding a manifold and read up on a turbo to use to run safe and not pushing itself at 250-300, so that's T28 out the way I'll scoop 200sx forums for a good T28 upgrade when they go above 300hp
by DaveMcleod88
Wed Oct 15, 2014 12:36 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: M42 turbo or Sr20det
Replies: 9
Views: 618

M42 turbo or Sr20det

Had my m42 on the dyno last night and it made 131 whp around 150bhp at the flywheel and that was running a bit lean, I was testing the engine go see if its a good one or not to ask top coin when I sell it so I have proof of its performance along with compression tests ect to replace it with a Sr20de...
by DaveMcleod88
Mon Sep 15, 2014 10:11 am
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: Roof insulation
Replies: 2
Views: 156

Re: Roof insulation

If they are correct I am looking to buy these I should add
by DaveMcleod88
Sat Sep 13, 2014 5:11 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Exterior Trim HELP
Replies: 11
Views: 577

Re: Exterior Trim HELP



Peanut butter jelly time, If this works please take a before and after haha
by DaveMcleod88
Fri Sep 12, 2014 4:07 am
Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
Topic: Roof insulation
Replies: 2
Views: 156

Roof insulation

Hi my roof lining was removed and the sound insulation was removed along with it prior to buying the car, I am looking to get this replaced and hopefully these are the right part numbers for what I am looking for, if not can you help please

51481906391
51481906392
by DaveMcleod88
Mon Sep 08, 2014 1:22 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: engine cutting out 318is help please
Replies: 11
Views: 649

Re: engine cutting out 318is help please

did it just turn off dead or slowly die to a stop? plugs on top of the fuel pump might be loose this happened to mine
by DaveMcleod88
Sun Sep 07, 2014 3:17 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Fitting a medium case diff
Replies: 14
Views: 665

Re: Fitting a medium case diff

15 cm was a bit over exaggerated has about 15mm lol welcome to it though if you still have my number gives a phone should be in all day hungover a‘a
by DaveMcleod88
Sat Sep 06, 2014 11:43 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Fitting a medium case diff
Replies: 14
Views: 665

Re: Fitting a medium case diff

this one came with a plug with the wires cut (has about 15cm of wire) you're welcome to have it if you want it? cancel the bmw one if it cost a fair penny have this one for free :)
by DaveMcleod88
Sat Sep 06, 2014 10:58 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Fitting a medium case diff
Replies: 14
Views: 665

Re: Fitting a medium case diff

Likewise I have a M20 lightened flywheel also in my M42 I got the diff for a really good price I'll see how if goes and if I don't like it then will sell up and pay the extra tax for an IS lsd
by DaveMcleod88
Fri Sep 05, 2014 3:10 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Fitting a medium case diff
Replies: 14
Views: 665

Re: Fitting a medium case diff

The driveshafts and prop are the same regardless of the diff. The width difference is taken up by different output flanges, so as long as you get the medium case output flanges with the diff it will just bolt in. You may need to adjust the prop length at the collar nut, but you won't need to swap p...
by DaveMcleod88
Fri Sep 05, 2014 2:26 pm
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: '97 328 won't start
Replies: 6
Views: 410

Re: '97 328 won't start

Try changing the fuel filter friend ran his dry and sucked up a lot of crap from the tank and it was doing this, replaced the filter started first turn
by DaveMcleod88
Fri Sep 05, 2014 2:19 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Fitting a medium case diff
Replies: 14
Views: 665

Fitting a medium case diff

Hi folks can anyone tell me whats required fitting a medium case diff that currently has a small case fitted been offered a 325 lsd fairly cheap but its only the diff it comes with

Is it like the E36 where you need driveshafts and half propshaft?
by DaveMcleod88
Sun Aug 31, 2014 5:48 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: rust repair
Replies: 20
Views: 1116

rust repair

Looking to get the rear inner arch rust hole that's appeared sorted out soon and can't seem to find inner arches anywhere so hopefully my welder friend can size up metal if its not too much a grind back for clean metal. My question here though is that the outer arch has some bubbles on it also so wa...
by DaveMcleod88
Tue Jul 01, 2014 1:34 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: clifford concept 650mk2 V Toad ai606
Replies: 22
Views: 1616

Re: clifford concept 650mk2 V Toad ai606

I've got a Ai606 brand new unit sitting here I forgot about hmm really need to get that fitted or sell the alarm :P
by DaveMcleod88
Mon Jun 30, 2014 2:15 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Death of a local m3
Replies: 33
Views: 2891

Re: Death of a local m3

Curious to know how that happened and how 3 of the tyres came off
by DaveMcleod88
Mon Jun 30, 2014 12:56 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: A fair price on a Rebuilt M42 Engine with mods
Replies: 4
Views: 277

Re:

It was 3 owners back who told me that he stripped the full engine and rebuilt it as he fitted a supercharger to it, showed me a videoo on YouTube when it had the charger but that's since been removed he couldn't afford stand alone management or something or lost interest
by DaveMcleod88
Sun Jun 29, 2014 8:00 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: A fair price on a Rebuilt M42 Engine with mods
Replies: 4
Views: 277

A fair price on a Rebuilt M42 Engine with mods

A friend of mine is selling a complete M52b28 package in his E30 at the moment for a good price and I sort of fancy taking it Now of course this will result in me selling the engine currently fitted to mine It will come with Rebuilt E30 1.8is engine with all new bmw parts used 27k miles ago (was tol...
by DaveMcleod88
Fri Jun 27, 2014 11:42 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Bhups E30 M52!
Replies: 212
Views: 20823

Re:

Hiya nice project thread you have going on here you have the car I plan to create over time with mine it's very nice!

Question though, how did u mount the front anti roll bar if you use the Evo set up but the coilovers don't have the tab, drill the wishbones?
by DaveMcleod88
Sat May 10, 2014 2:59 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 318i M10B18 Auto - no response from starter
Replies: 30
Views: 803

Re: 318i M10B18 Auto - no response from starter

Right: 1. ignition on 2. wire connecting pins of diagnostic plug 3. smack starter (gently, repeatedly in different areas of the starter) with a hammer. Tried that, no movement. I really want to check the engine can rotate freely. Does anyone know the size of socket for the crank pully? I need to ge...
by DaveMcleod88
Sat May 10, 2014 1:59 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: 318i M10B18 Auto - no response from starter
Replies: 30
Views: 803

Re: 318i M10B18 Auto - no response from starter

Hi, I've just tried cranking the engine from the Diagnostic plug and I'm just getting a click from the starter motor, its not craniking at all. I'm just off to clean up my battery terminals while I wait for a next step. Much appreciated, :? did u hit the starter motor with the wire in the diagnosti...
by DaveMcleod88
Fri May 09, 2014 10:14 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: People clued up on off sets 5 stud conversions.
Replies: 1
Views: 119

People clued up on off sets 5 stud conversions.

I am looking for a bit of advice on fitting a set of alloys I want on the E30 they are sized. 8.5J with ET15 17" The front 5 stud set up will consist of the normal M3 Evo gear to keep the wheel centered does anyone know if these wheels will fit up front ok or will arches need to be rolled, For extra...
by DaveMcleod88
Sun Apr 27, 2014 1:46 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Possible water in diff during electrolytic rust removal
Replies: 44
Views: 1627

Re: Possible water in diff during electrolytic rust removal

Just to put this out there, If the Z3 uses the same rear axle would it not be better fitting an LSD from one of them being that bit newer if used with rear half propshaft and driveshafts
by DaveMcleod88
Mon Apr 21, 2014 5:24 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: E30 325i matt black
Replies: 15
Views: 1231

Re:

Alright Tommy good to see ur on here! (Dave with the estoril E36) how did u get on with the E46 arms? heard they dont center the wheel ?
by DaveMcleod88
Sun Apr 13, 2014 5:50 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Can someone confirm this is correct?
Replies: 4
Views: 327

Re: Can someone confirm this is correct?

phoned him for you and pm'd his number
by DaveMcleod88
Sun Apr 13, 2014 5:42 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Can someone confirm this is correct?
Replies: 4
Views: 327

Re: Can someone confirm this is correct?

I know someone selling an uncracked one for £100 from Shotts so will ask him if he is happy to post and if so will pm u him his number if u like?
by DaveMcleod88
Fri Apr 11, 2014 6:04 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Tech 1 kit fitting
Replies: 9
Views: 392

Re: Tech 1 kit fitting

Topblag wrote:Go back and get the bumpers, spoiler and side skirts and sell the lot and buy a tech II kit. Simples.
only front and rear :( but may be a plan
by DaveMcleod88
Fri Apr 11, 2014 5:29 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Tech 1 kit fitting
Replies: 9
Views: 392

Re: Tech 1 kit fitting

Gutting only £50 as well
by DaveMcleod88
Fri Apr 11, 2014 4:51 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Tech 1 kit fitting
Replies: 9
Views: 392

Tech 1 kit fitting

Hi folks got the opportunity to buy front and rear Tech 1 bumpers from an old sport convertible that's been in storage and forgetting about I believe it was off an E plate http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b636/Dave_Mcleod/977699_865482263477618_9191017042591194906_o_zpsb155813e.jpg Now what you c...