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I don't think there isn't much better than Pagid BLUE for mostly road and occasional track use.
http://pagid.brakes-pads-discs.co.uk/pr ... -based.php

This is now sorted. Seems even a wizard doesn't know everything about S50 EWS delete.

Well as I was the seller I am trying hard to solve this. There are a few points which won't help in this case. - I never had the engine running with this ECU - the sale is over two years ago, there is a lot which could have happened. Just to make this clear, I have FULL faith in maynee007, I don't b...

if you use an M3 with standard disks (whatever make) on track, add COOLING. And not just the holes in the bumper and wheel arch. Ideally you go to the centre of the disk. Especially when you use uprated pads with a higher operating temperature! And buy Castrol SRF brake fluid. Yes, it's expensive bu...

an even easier way is to cut the whole floor out....

Mikey_Boy wrote:Here's another - how rare are 3.46 diffs?

very rare. I managed to buy ONE in the 12 years I owned my M3

Diff has to be standard for the series I want to compete in (PBMW). It will only go to circuits - cheers for advice. See http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=204866 Cheers for the tips! For PBMW most of the rigidity will come from the cage, full welded out to the turrets ...

What works for one driver doesn't mean it works for all drivers IMHO. Driving styles is a big part of suspension setup. Somebody who is a hard late braker will prefer a different setting compared to the fast at apex driver etc.

What works for one driver doesn't mean it works for all drivers IMHO. Driving styles is a big part of suspension setup. Somebody who is a hard late braker will prefer a different setting compared to the fast at apex driver etc.

very tempting!

harry_p wrote:yep, a single throttle take off works fine, you'll need a decent one way valve in the system though or you can get a pulse through the pedal.

keep in mind how big the S14 brake booster is!

in my opinion it's not worth the effort. Could you please explain why? And what the issues are? I know an M42 drops straight in, but I don't have an M42. I do however have access to a complete M44 if I want to drive and pick it up. If the only issue is wiring, is it similar to the wiring issues of ...

in my opinion it's not worth the effort.

Black_Potato wrote:http://www.e30m3project.com/e30m3perfor ... c/25mc.htm

take a look at the link... seems the e32 mc is a common upgrade.

I have a fairly new one sitting on my shelf. 25mm . £40 plus postage anyone?

crossie wrote:yep all sorted!

- lap in traffic

nice picture, my heart is bleeding.......

what diff did you fit in the end?

Back in my bike racing days I have witnessed a side car racer kidnapping a spectator because he was without a co-driver. "would you please give me a push mate and just ride along with me to scruteneering?" Well he drove straight onto the track, no joke! Needless to say that the spectator (just a bik...

The E36 crossmember does bolt up but the engine is so far back the bulkhead/trans tunnel needs major surgery The E36 subframe has the engine mount tabs on the opposite site compared to an E30 subframe. Bolts up, but engine position is not suitable. As mentioned before, you need to cut a large hole ...

Not as elegant as the mounts Uwe has as they have no provisions for belt anchors, but it might be another solution if you don't know anyone who can laser cut. I wouldn't advise anybody to mount the belt anchors to the side mounts. I deleted the holes in the later versions. I had the belts mounted t...

So how do these work? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HC-772-OMP-SEAT-MOUNT-SUBFRAME-BMW-3-SERIES-E30-83-94-/330745873200?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4d01fd8330#ht_5675wt_1344 you will need these AND some side mounts. Will raise the seat by the height of the U-channel. If anybody has a ...

The difference between a steel side mount and a alli mount is 600gramm = 1.2kg total (if mounts are identical design/shape)

Don't know the weight of a fibreglass seat.

If you need to weld some steel bars as shown on the cars floor to fit the Alli mounts, your weight will be equal.

Looking at the one above makes me think something like this could work? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Bucket-Seat-Mounts-Side-Brackets-Sparco-Corbeau-OMP-Cobra-Rally-Spares-/330757214652?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4d02aa91bc#ht_767wt_1344 Looks like there's some room to drill ext...

Had the same problem and drew some mounts up in CAD and had them made. Fitted directly to the E30 OEM floor points. But it became difficult to get low quantities laser cut at reasonable cost, so I stopped. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/gsb2000/bucket%20seat%20mounts/MOUNTS1.jpg http://img.ph...

maynee007 wrote:Slow progress.....sourced a set of m3 convertible doors, waiting for them to land before work can continue, interior should be reconned by this weekend......hopefully! will get flicks up soon.

don't forget to send these two brackets back to me when you take them off please

Have you already converted your legs? nope not yet im just planning. ive bought the perches though i do have the spc top mounts ( http://www.ca-automotive.co.uk/variants-cGFyZW50X2lkPTE4MDQjMzI3Ng==.html ) , which do away with the rubber part of the top mount and im hoping will allow me to work thi...

Hi Matt, off the top of my head I cant rember the length and rate of the springs I have used. The thing that I can remember is you have to be real careful about the length of the finished coil over. The strut itself needs to be shortened, which in turn means the shock insert needs to be shortened t...

The helper spring is VERY soft and is only there to keep the spring located between the spring perches.
Only the main spring is doing the work.

Have you already converted your legs?

this is my DIY coilover next to a standard M3 strut (which has stroke shortened Bilsteins). Both legs shown in this picture have the same rebound length. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/gsb2000/SUSPENSION2/oldnew1.jpg Can yousee the flat wound helper spring on top? This will fully collaps when...

you can't fit a 7 or 8 inch spring IMHO. And you don't need to. Unless you got the shock / suspension travel to match. I was running 5.5 inch long but 140N (800lbs ish) with a helper spring on top to keep it pre loaded when jacked up or on full drop 350lbs for a road car seems about right to me. Not...

hmmmm, turning an engine backwards.....

Not what I would do with my engine.

where could i find one of these and what is it off?! http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/6882/imag0409v.jpg Take the plastic bit off which shows the gear pattern. scratch the paint of on the rear side of the gear pattern (it's grooved). fit LED in the gear knob and refit plastic bit. Job done, £1.50...

Dave_M3 wrote:You can get the M54s running on the standard ECU, I can't see the newer engines being an awful lot harder.
Half thinking of using an N47 in my Touring.

N47 = pile of s**te IMHO

crossie wrote:UWE
Did your fluid level sensor and hand brake sensor work or was the light always on?

Also couple of wires under the car - any ideas?

neither was connected or lit up on the dash.

I yellow wire under the car was from the reverse light switch IIRC.

e30s50b30 wrote:Hi guys hope you all well , I'm looking for a ews delete chip for a b32 s50 any body got one ? Arp bolts too if poss pm me thanks

Hi,
did you receive a PM from me? Not sure if it was sent.

crossie, I remember once at the Ring I had issues with the starter not working on a very hot day which went away on it's own. But that was with the S14 still fitted. Don't know how much of the electrics is carried over when fitting an S50, so better check relais, wiring, ignition barrel for proper f...

Thanks Uwe, It's the same material as I used. I believe it's the same as BMW used with the stock ARB's. Yeah, and im sure they would have had the material treated correctly. Never mind, its not on my car. Good luck with it mate, it'd look the part powder coated btw. Its always good to see someone e...

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