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by coolq
Tue Apr 25, 2006 9:59 am
Forum: Motorsport / Track Day
Topic: Coilovers from e30 onto an e36
Replies: 0
Views: 81

Coilovers from e30 onto an e36

is this possible as i know you motorsports boys know more than those who browse the technical section, if not does anyone need a set? Fk konigsports ride + dampening adjustable, only 2 months old, PM me or help me out with the conversion....
by coolq
Mon Apr 24, 2006 12:03 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: ((Coilovers Help))
Replies: 0
Views: 53

((Coilovers Help))

will my E30 coilover fit onto my E36 without any problems, i know the rear shocks are interchangable, but not sure about the springs or front struts? it this a possibility??
by coolq
Tue Apr 18, 2006 12:31 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: ** Help Needed... How to Weld a DIff**
Replies: 7
Views: 225

** Help Needed... How to Weld a DIff**

im getting rid of my e30 to make way for an m3, how do i weld up the diff so i can do some neat sideways action. ive heard about this but i have no idea which parts to weld, does anyone know how to do this and is it safe to do so??? :mad:
by coolq
Mon Apr 10, 2006 11:49 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: v12
Replies: 13
Views: 419

v12 fitting

i was nearly gonna beat you to it dips, but i wrote the car off on sunday, im still in need of a gearbox to suit the v12, currently it is an auto... dave kear was supposed to do the swap for me, works down in essex... anyone know of his work???????
by coolq
Sat Apr 08, 2006 6:31 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: New Coilovers makes my Car Slides
Replies: 18
Views: 490

roundabouts can = diesel and depends on weather conditions. i once saw almost a gallon of fuel come out of a lorry tank when it went round a roundabout must have been a loose filler cap Wet weather could also have raised dirt and grime out of the road surface and made it super slippy. Maybe cold ty...
by coolq
Fri Apr 07, 2006 11:20 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: After 110mph car is uncontrolable
Replies: 25
Views: 754

yea, all legs are fine, all it was i hit another car at 20mph when it decided to do an emergency stop in front of me, thats all. since it was lowered the wheels went up into the arches damaging them and the impact wrecked the bumper and bonnet was dented inward as my car went under the other 1, mana...
by coolq
Fri Apr 07, 2006 11:09 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: After 110mph car is uncontrolable
Replies: 25
Views: 754

sure i will do, but below 100 its fine, im sure its an aerodynamic thing tho, it must be since its the wind blowing me all over the place, evern though the car does look straight, no dents/ ripples in the bodywork. the only thing ive noticed is that the doors dont match up to the window frame on the...
by coolq
Fri Apr 07, 2006 10:45 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: ((_Not sure why_))
Replies: 7
Views: 170

no, not sex, whats wrong with you man.
by coolq
Fri Apr 07, 2006 10:19 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: New Coilovers makes my Car Slides
Replies: 18
Views: 490

i know where that is its not far from my sisters place over in diss.
by coolq
Fri Apr 07, 2006 10:17 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: After 110mph car is uncontrolable
Replies: 25
Views: 754

true, indeed but i never had this problem in my E30 turbo, that thing was my baby, miss it like hell but the cash pile i have it a consolation. :) now planning to turbo an m30, watch this space, im still waiting for ant to get back to me tho..... :?
by coolq
Fri Apr 07, 2006 10:10 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: After 110mph car is uncontrolable
Replies: 25
Views: 754

possibly, but there didnt seem to be much damage other than cosmetic, and drive slower, please dont tell me that with all of these forced induction/ engine swapt e30s, that you dont do such speeds on a daily basis, i know i do but thats via the a 11 and a14 going to and from work, im not gonna buy h...
by coolq
Fri Apr 07, 2006 10:07 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: New Coilovers makes my Car Slides
Replies: 18
Views: 490

to be honest im more suffolk now, ive recently moved into newmarket, but before that i was in the norwich area.
by coolq
Fri Apr 07, 2006 10:02 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: New Coilovers makes my Car Slides
Replies: 18
Views: 490

no got it fitted at my local bodyshop. but i thought the whole idea of stiff coilovers was that it makes your car stick to the road, not slide about, in the wet its like in drivin on black ice round, but i do try n push 50mph round, roundabouts and take hairpins at 40 lol, why not play, i might as w...
by coolq
Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:43 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: ((_Not sure why_))
Replies: 7
Views: 170

correct, it does bring attention, any problems with it? meet me behind the bike sheds after school winkeye lol.
by coolq
Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:39 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: After 110mph car is uncontrolable
Replies: 25
Views: 754

thing is i dont beleive it to be a mechanical part, the only thing i feel is the wind literally pushing me all over the road, and this is before and after the new suspension, its now sitting 85mm and the front and rear, berfore it was on lowered springs sitting at about 100mm front and rear, as it w...
by coolq
Fri Apr 07, 2006 9:35 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: New Coilovers makes my Car Slides
Replies: 18
Views: 490

so do they reallign it automatically?
by coolq
Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:37 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: After 110mph car is uncontrolable
Replies: 25
Views: 754

After 110mph car is uncontrolable

I have a real problem here guys, for some reason after i hit the 100mph mark and continue accelerating, the car feels as if it is being pulled across the road, i will literally be holding the wheel straight and the wind pulls my car 3-4ft in each direction causing me to slow down, (its not just on w...
by coolq
Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:33 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: New Coilovers makes my Car Slides
Replies: 18
Views: 490

New Coilovers makes my Car Slides

As above, fitted some FK coilovers to my 325i, and now the cars handling seems worse when i try to snap it round corners it seems to just slide off rather than grip and go round the bends like its on tracks, its really p*ssing me off does anyone know what else i might need to fix the problem, and ye...
by coolq
Mon Apr 03, 2006 10:14 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: ***(_335i OWNERS-)***
Replies: 0
Views: 112

***(_335i OWNERS-)***

are there any 335i owners around the norfolk/suffolk area, id love to come and see one, ive just sold mine and would love to see another one in action, is anyone close to me and welcome for me to take a look at.
by coolq
Thu Mar 30, 2006 2:43 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: what engine transplants have YOU done?
Replies: 31
Views: 1251

E30 turbo, E30 M30 powered, E30 325i engine work, now planning on doing a v12 with the help of a fella from the zone winkeye no names involved.
by coolq
Tue Mar 28, 2006 11:14 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: ((_3.5 Engine Conversion Ratings_))
Replies: 22
Views: 588

yes mate, that was sold within days, was listed privatly too, i am a big e30 lover, i do have more than one, v12 is my future plan.
by coolq
Tue Mar 28, 2006 10:38 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: ((__v12 Conversion HELP_))
Replies: 0
Views: 105

((__v12 Conversion HELP_))

apart from the engine, what other parts would i need, i want one in my e30 ive bought various engines, but i keep seeing 750i (s) for sale at less than 500quid, i must have one, whats needed for the conversion please help me guys.
by coolq
Tue Mar 14, 2006 12:05 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: (_ 230 Miles to a 55L tank__)
Replies: 24
Views: 688

(_ 230 Miles to a 55L tank__)

as above gentlemen, this is in a 325i no mods. sound reasonable,. and its a consistant 230miles to from full to redlight after low petrol mark,. self explanition really? what is anyone else gettin 325i only please. this is on an E plate, 1st edition facelift. thanks guys.
by coolq
Tue Mar 14, 2006 10:39 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: ((__ V12 Engine Fitter__))
Replies: 5
Views: 275

i've seen the threads, i just need fresh replys nothing beats a 1st hand chat, rather than reading some old post ( no disrespect) but i still need a fitter!!
by coolq
Tue Mar 14, 2006 8:42 am
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: ((__ V12 Engine Fitter__))
Replies: 5
Views: 275

((__ V12 Engine Fitter__))

I know i post a lot of threads up and im sorry but i got an absolute bargain today a 750 on an f plate for 300quid, is anyone able to fit the engine to and e30 or know of any fitters??? i now have a 3.5 a 4.0 v8 engine if anyone is interested as i want the v12 lump inside my e30 :mad:
by coolq
Mon Mar 13, 2006 3:27 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: ((__M60 V8 4.0 in an E30__))
Replies: 22
Views: 1178

((__M60 V8 4.0 in an E30__))

bought a 4.0 m60 v8 for 200quid today, got it as a steal so i dont mind losing money, does anyone know what kinda specs it will produce in an e30 and if its a worthwile conversion, also any fitters reccomended.???? or should i just m30 it and got for 220bhp/220lb over 286bhp/295lbs??? what do you th...
by coolq
Fri Mar 10, 2006 2:33 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: ((_3.5 Engine Conversion Ratings_))
Replies: 22
Views: 588

insurance

fully comp with privilage under my own names costs me just the other side of 6k a year.
by coolq
Fri Mar 10, 2006 2:18 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: ((_3.5 Engine Conversion Ratings_))
Replies: 22
Views: 588

proper spec list

think i will call the guy who sold it to me so i can post up a proper specs list, im gettin tired of having bits that i have no meaning for :?
by coolq
Fri Mar 10, 2006 2:16 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: ((_3.5 Engine Conversion Ratings_))
Replies: 22
Views: 588

so they make that much difference do they, im new to this only 19,, bought it for 3k 1990 325i sport with mods...........?
by coolq
Fri Mar 10, 2006 2:08 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: ((_3.5 Engine Conversion Ratings_))
Replies: 22
Views: 588

rolling road

are any of you guys going to the rolling road to see my beast then, toby i'd love to see the 335 turbo.
by coolq
Fri Mar 10, 2006 1:53 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: ((_3.5 Engine Conversion Ratings_))
Replies: 22
Views: 588

new info

looked into it and i beleive the engine is only 57lb heavier, i do know however that lookin at a thread on ebay my car is equiped with throttle bodies, a six branch manifold and some other silly shit (eg air filter, scorpion stainless.....), god knows what they do. maybee thats why it pulls like a t...
by coolq
Fri Mar 10, 2006 1:37 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: ((_3.5 Engine Conversion Ratings_))
Replies: 22
Views: 588

my 325i

thats the whole point, i dont want to do the conversion if it will make my car slower, and those who doubt the specs i will be at the cambs meet on the 12th and also at the ipswich rolling road day, i bought the car as is so im unaware of anything. But assumed the advantage of a litre would prove a ...
by coolq
Fri Mar 10, 2006 1:00 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: ((_3.5 Engine Conversion Ratings_))
Replies: 22
Views: 588

((_3.5 Engine Conversion Ratings_))

hi guys im thinkin heavily about doing the conversion from a 325i to a 335i engine from a 535 G reg, is it really worth it? i dont want to do the conversion then only realise im about 1 car length faster than a 325i in a race, can anyone clarify how much quicker it will actually be??? i dont want to...
by coolq
Wed Mar 08, 2006 3:11 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Here the first pics of the new touring
Replies: 4
Views: 319

ur car

id sell it buy a nice 1 :D
by coolq
Wed Mar 08, 2006 2:54 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: (_535 brakes to and E30_)
Replies: 2
Views: 132

(_535 brakes to and E30_)

will the brakes from a 535i fit onto an e30 325i both are the same year and brake spec, eg disks and abs.